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The Talisman
The last thing Cassy Thompson and Chandler Raven expected was to find themselves battling a mutual and inexplicable case of Jungle Fever. Or it would be inexplicable, if not for the fact that they are the great grandchildren of Louisiana born and bred lovers who were forced apart by their families near the end of the nineteenth century. Before the ill-fated lovers parted, they exchanged two talismans, which were then passed down to their grandchildren, who used them improperly and spent their lives in an aimless search for love.
Now in possession of the talismans, Cassy and Chandler begin having erotic fantasies and dreams of each other. As Cassy slowly succumbs to the lure of her talisman (a small golden figurine of a mating couple), the line between her feelings for Chandler and those of her long dead great grandmother for Chandler's great grandfather blur. Can a couple driven together by the power of magic remain together or have they, like their grandparents before them, become slaves to the talismans with the same heartbreaking results?
Publisher's this title is loosely connected to the Bloodlust series.
Now in possession of the talismans, Cassy and Chandler begin having erotic fantasies and dreams of each other. As Cassy slowly succumbs to the lure of her talisman (a small golden figurine of a mating couple), the line between her feelings for Chandler and those of her long dead great grandmother for Chandler's great grandfather blur. Can a couple driven together by the power of magic remain together or have they, like their grandparents before them, become slaves to the talismans with the same heartbreaking results?
Publisher's this title is loosely connected to the Bloodlust series.
First published January 7, 2004
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Marilyn Lee
192 books197 followersMarilyn lives, works, and writes on the East Coast of The US. In additional to thoroughly enjoying writing erotic romances in various genres, she enjoys roller-skating, spending time with her large, extended family, and rooting for all her favorite hometown sports teams. She's still celebrating the Philadelphia Phillies 2008 World Championship.
Her other interests include collecting Doc Savage pulp novels from the thirties and forties and collecting Marvel comics from the seventies and eighties (particularly Thor and The Avengers.) Her favorite TV shows are forensic shows, westerns (Gun smoke and Have Gun, Will Travel are particular favorites), and mysteries (Charlie Chan movies in particular). Her all time favorite mystery movie is probably Dead, Again. She’s seen nearly every vampire movie or television show ever made (Forever Knight and Count Yorga, Vampires are favorites. She thoroughly enjoys interacting with readers either through email or via her Yahoo web group.
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Her other interests include collecting Doc Savage pulp novels from the thirties and forties and collecting Marvel comics from the seventies and eighties (particularly Thor and The Avengers.) Her favorite TV shows are forensic shows, westerns (Gun smoke and Have Gun, Will Travel are particular favorites), and mysteries (Charlie Chan movies in particular). Her all time favorite mystery movie is probably Dead, Again. She’s seen nearly every vampire movie or television show ever made (Forever Knight and Count Yorga, Vampires are favorites. She thoroughly enjoys interacting with readers either through email or via her Yahoo web group.
To subscribe to Marilyn Lee’s Love Bytes, marilynlee-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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September 30, 2009
Hot steamy read
November 30, 2021
This was my first IR novel ever, and I loved it. Great read.
August 22, 2014
Lost Love With A Twist!!
Lost Love With A Twist!!
Great Story with a lot of passion, love and unresolved issues. Great characters who despite supernatural forces beyond their control are able to love each other past and present. Well written as always! The story also touches on the challenges faced by those of use who choose love and date across racial lines. I like the fact that the hero(Chandler) was able to redeem himself in the end. I liked the courage shown by the heroine(Cassy) in not allowing Chandler to hurt her then walk back into her life and heart without him knowing how much he hurt her. Another story of love and passion from one of my favorite authors! Marilyn Lee keeps me coming back for more of her great stories!
Lost Love With A Twist!!
Great Story with a lot of passion, love and unresolved issues. Great characters who despite supernatural forces beyond their control are able to love each other past and present. Well written as always! The story also touches on the challenges faced by those of use who choose love and date across racial lines. I like the fact that the hero(Chandler) was able to redeem himself in the end. I liked the courage shown by the heroine(Cassy) in not allowing Chandler to hurt her then walk back into her life and heart without him knowing how much he hurt her. Another story of love and passion from one of my favorite authors! Marilyn Lee keeps me coming back for more of her great stories!
July 11, 2009
In the Talisman.. I loved the main characters struggle with one another I found myself shouting at the book telling them to get on with it stop fighting that Funky feeling. It was a great read and it was hot! And not in the way you would expect it to be.
This story is Paranormal m/f and I/R. Setting is modern or current day.
There was a lot of love in this one. And a character is introduced slightly that wont show up again until... well, you'll see!
I completely felt the struggle of the heroine and could completely relate having that inner sexual struggle when you want a man.
This story is Paranormal m/f and I/R. Setting is modern or current day.
There was a lot of love in this one. And a character is introduced slightly that wont show up again until... well, you'll see!
I completely felt the struggle of the heroine and could completely relate having that inner sexual struggle when you want a man.
March 31, 2009
The heroine kind of annoyed me and there wasn't really any chemistry between the two leads.
August 31, 2011
Story was decent and I really liked it, but the misuse of words, using the wrong words and poor editing caused me issues throughout the story. If it weren't for those errors, I'd give it 4 stars.
September 20, 2012
Good start to a series
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