Danube in Candlelight
by Stephanie
Burkhart
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GENRE: Paranormal
romance
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BLURB:
Morgan Duma has always known she's different. Her eyes have unusual gold
rings around her irises, a trait she's inherited from her father. She's faster
and stronger than most. Her endurance and stamina allow her to complete tasks
in a quick and efficient fashion. Since she was a little girl, she knew there
was only one man for her -- Adam Varga.
Morgan
learned to dance in Adam's arms. They grew up playing the piano together.
Adam's calm, soothing presence was the perfect compliment to her restless soul.
Not only that, he shared her differences down to his feral eyes.
Enter
Zoltan Kristos, Hungary's Minister of Reconstruction. He shares those same
golden eyes that Morgan possesses. After Zoltan carries her mother out of a
blazing fire, Morgan's life takes a turn she doesn't expect. She discovers the
reasons for her differences, and questions her very identity. Is Adam strong
enough to be the man she needs him to be?
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EXCERPT:
Morgan drew in a deep breath as the knot in her
shoulder tensed. Adam had a point. How could she be so self-centered, dwelling
on her high-strung emotions? Perhaps it was a cover. Perhaps she couldn't face
the real issue because it mortified her. She didn't want to think about it now.
Morgan turned her head away and reached over her shoulder to massage that
tension-filled knot.
"Turn around." Adam's voice brooked no
debate. She liked a man who commanded authority. Morgan turned, and he massaged
both her shoulders. Heat from his hands trailed down her back. Her core warmed.
Her body relaxed, reacting instinctively and with a desire she couldn't hide.
"Did I hit a nerve?" he asked.
"A nerve? In my neck?" She took a step
backward to be closer to him.
"No. About your father. Is your real fear
about what will happen to your mother once he turns her?" Adam kept his
voice low and leaned close to her ear.
She closed her eyes briefly and faced her anxiety.
"Yes."
"Morgan, our fathers' condition has a host of
positive traits -- heightened senses, for example, but the best trait is the
healing factor."
"I understand, Adam. That healing factor will
help my mother recover from her awful injuries, but it comes with a tradeoff --
she's going to become a werewolf."
"Is it better she become addicted to morphine?
That addiction is a beast in itself. Which would you prefer she'd become? The
soldiers hooked on morphine have vacant eyes, and their hands tremble for their
next fix. Do you want that for your mother? Fighting something she can't win
against, or do you want her dealing with a manageable condition? Both our
fathers are good men. They've managed it."
Morgan pursed her lips. Adam's tone was laced in
objectivity and confidence, offering her a plausible reason for her father's
actions. Morgan didn't want a shell of skin and bones that resembled her mother
-- she wanted her mother well, both emotionally and physically. Why had she
been so selfish not to see that?
"It doesn't bother you that you have these
traits?"
"I'm comfortable with who I am."
Morgan spun around, pressing the length of her body
against Adam, curving her hand around the nape of his neck, and bringing his
lips to hers. Their mouths met in a searing kiss full of desire. Want. Warmth.
Pleasure replaced Morgan's emotional pain, and she deepened the kiss between
them by sweeping her tongue into his mouth. Adam groaned, wrapped his hands
around her waist, and tugged her closer. Morgan continued the kiss, nipping his
lower lip with her teeth. A blast of heat from his body washed over her like an
ocean wave, sending pleasure spiraling through her. God, she had never felt so
wonderful.
MY REVIEW
This novel is a typical Stephanie Burkhart in that there are some things you can count on.
1.Appealing heroes and heroines
2.A good plot
3.Adventure and danger
4.Romance
This book has all of those qualities, but I personally thought Danube in Candlelight is one off her most appealing romances. It was super easy to identify with the angst felt by both the heroine and the hero. Challenges they never saw coming present themselves, and some of them can never be truly solved. The heroine/hero just have to live with them if they can. And if is the operative word because we're not talking about choosing paint colors for the living room.
I also was happy to see the budding of romance for some of the supporting characters. I believe they'll get a book of their own in the future, and I hope they do.
This is a paranormal romance so if you like that genre you're sure to like the book, but I think it would appeal to anyone who likes romance novels. It's a good story. 5 stars
AUTHOR Bio and
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Author
Bio: Stephanie Burkhart is a 911 dispatcher for LAPD. She was born and raised in Manchester, New
Hampshire. After serving 11 years in the
US Army she currently calls Castaic, California her home. Stephanie was married
in Denmark in 1991 and has two young sons. She adores chocolate, is addicted to
coffee and enjoys early morning walks.
She's also an assistant den leader for her son's Cub Scout den and is a
Boy Scout mom. She writes paranormal, contemporary, and steampunk romance and
has two children's books published with 4RV Publishing.
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