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Cute takes a sultry turn and all of my senses took a hit. Unraveled definitely delivers the hint, but the edge leans toward flirty, fun. Corwin and Belle keep the smiles flowing and the heart glowing.
Beschreibung
Corwin erwacht nach einem schweren Autounfall in einer Privatklinik im Staat New York ohne jegliche Erinnerungen an seine Person und seine Vergangenheit. Auf sich selbst gestellt beginnt er mit Nachforschungen. Corwin findet schnell heraus, dass er Teil einer großen Königsfamilie ist. Diese Familie herrscht allerdings nicht in einem Teil der menschlichen “Schattenwelt” sondern einer Welt namens Amber.
Corwin unternimmt alles um in sein Reich zu gelangen um seinen Bruder Eric vom Thron zu stoßen und die mysteriösen Umstände um das Verschwinden seines Vaters Oberon aufzudecken.
Meine Meinung
Die Fantasyreihe “Die Chroniken von Amber” von Roger Zelazny wird vom Klett-Kotta Verlag neu aufgelegt. Die ersten beiden Bände“Die neun Prinzen von Amber” und “Die Gewehre von Amber” sind bereits im Oktober und November erschienen.
Schon rein optisch betrachtet sind die Taschenbücher sehr gelungen. Das Cover stellt passend zum Inhalt eine Karte mit einer Abbildung der unterschiedlichen Prinzen dar, und der farbige Schnitt sorgt zusätzlich für Pepp. Also eine wahre Augenweide für jedes Fantasy-Bücherregal!
Die Geschichte von Roger Zelazny erschien zuerst in den 70er Jahren und weist daher auch noch ein etwas älteres Weltbild auf. In meinen Augen tut das der Story allerdings keinen großen Abbruch, denn die kreative und temporeiche Erzählung konnte mich vollkommen in ihren Bann ziehen.
Im Mittelpunkt steht die Welt Amber und eine große Königsfamilie bei deren männlichen Nachfahren das Ringen um den Thron für jede Menge Chaos und einen unerbittlichen Kampf sorgt. Die Kommunikation unter den Mitgliedern der Königsfamilie fand ich am spannendsten, denn sie können über ein handgemaltes Kartenspiel wie durch Magie miteinander sprechen und zueinander reisen. Die besondere Fähigkeit der Karten funktioniert nicht nur in Amber, sondern auch bis hin zur menschlichen Welt, die sie “Schattenwelt” nennen.
Roger Zelaznys erster Band der Fantasyreihe “Chroniken von Amber” umfasst gerade einmal knapp 270 Seiten und bietet trotzdem ein komplexes Setting sowie jede Menge Spannung. Gekonnt führt der Autor den Leser in die Familienstrukturen und die Welt Amber ein, denn durch Corwins Gedächtnisverlust erlebt man hautnah mit wie sich die Puzzleteile seines Wissens neu zusammenfügen. Mich konnte der Autor mit seiner Geschichte um Amber, die verschiedenen Prinzen und den brüderlichen Kampf auf jeden Fall begeistern, so dass ich mich schon sehr auf die weiteren Bände der Chroniken freue!
Fazit
Kurzweilig und dennoch sehr komplex. Roger Zelazny bietet zum Reihenauftakt der Chroniken von Amber ein mitreisendes Fantasyabenteuer.
Title: Holidays Ever After
Author(s): Various
Publisher: Carter & Bradley Publishing
Release Date: December 5, 2017
Romance Genre(s): Contemporary Pages: 1581
Which holiday hottie will you unwrap first? No matter the time of the year, it’s always the season for seduction! From Spicy to Sweet and everything in between, this sizzling boxed set of TWENTY contemporary romances from today’s New York Times, USA Today, and International bestselling authors will give you tons of holiday hunks to fall in love with. Inside these pages you’ll find everything from sexy strangers and brooding billionaires to marines, firefighters, and the guy next door. Whether you’re in the mood for a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, or a New Year’s celebration, this limited edition Holiday Ever After anthology is packed with exclusive, full-length titles to lift your spirits. From Halloween to Kwanzaa, Valentines Day, Norooz, and the Fourth of July, these stories will give your holiday season extra spark and will be the best romantic holiday bundle to hit your ereader this year! Get ready to heat up your holidays when you treat yourself to Holidays Ever After!
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After 26 years in Corporate leadership at a Fortune 500, I discovered people within the organization lacked integrity. I’d always known deep in my soul that I was trying to fit a square peg in to a round hole since I’m the typical creative type. I miss my staff but I don’t miss the corporate world. It’s been said that the Universe will let you know if something isn’t right for you. The first time, it will hit you with a pebble. Then a brick. Then a boulder. Let’s just say that I got flattened. Visit Colleen’s website
Monica Corwin is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author. She is an outspoken writer attempting to make romance accessible to everyone, no matter their preferences. As a Northern Ohioian, Monica enjoys snow drifts, three seasons of weather, and a dislike of Michigan football. Monica owns more books about King Arthur than should be strictly necessary. Also typewriters...lots and lots of typewriters. Visit Monica’s website
Romance author by night, pharmacist by day, Amy Gale loves rock music and the feel of sand between her toes. She attended Wilkes University where she graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. In addition to writing, she enjoys baking, scary movies, rock concerts, and reading books at the beach. She lives in the lush forest of Northeastern Pennsylvania with her husband, six cats, and golden retriever. Visit Amy’s website
USA Today Bestselling Author Becca is interested in one thing: big alpha male Shifters who know when to be tough and when to be sensitive. She didn't think there were enough of those, so she's been writing about them for the past three years! Her books are steamy with deep characters, suspense and authentic relationships. Visit Becca on Goodreads
USA Today best selling author, Victoria Pinder grew up in Irish Catholic Boston before moving to the Miami sun. She’s worked in engineering, after passing many tests proving how easy Math came to her. Then hating her life at the age of twenty four, she decided to go to law school. Four years later, after passing the bar and practicing very little, she realized that she hates the practice of law. She refused to one day turn 50 and realize she had nothing but her career and hours at a desk. After realizing she needed change, she became a high school teacher. Teaching is rewarding, but writing is a passion. Visit Victoria’s website
With a degree in international marketing and a varied career path that includes content management for a web firm, marketing direction for a high-profile sports agency, and a two-year stint with a renowned literary agency, award-winning author Alexa Padgett has returned to her first love: writing fiction. Visit Alexa’s website
Tuesday lives in Michigan, where unicorns are too snobby to make an appearance. She enjoys dandelions, cupcakes and the occasional trip overseas. She also writes fantasy fiction under the name Mary E. Twomey. Visit Tuesday’s website
Khardine Gray is a contemporary romance author who lives in England with her husband and two kids. She is well traveled, cultured, and a woman with a passion for dancing and ice skating. When not writing you can catch her shopping, indulging on pizza and hot chocolate, or hanging out with her family and friends. Visit Khardine’s website
Holly Dodd is an award-winning author. Her novel won the 2016 RWA Beacon award for unpublished romantic suspense. Her fans classify her stories as steamy and intense with a little bit of funny and a lot of emotion. Visit Holly’s website
International bestselling author Liz Gavin’s books have made to #1 in countries as diverse as Japan, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and her home country Brazil, collecting 5 and 4-star reviews. Nominated for a Summer Indie Book Award in 2016, and again in 2017, this RWA member constantly seeks new opportunities to improve her craft. Visit Liz’s website
Jillian Quinn is an international bestselling romance author who likes her females just as alpha as their swoon-worthy male counterparts. Known for her hockey, football, and baseball romance novels, Jillian is a writer and sports fanatic, combining her passion for both hobbies into her books. Visit Jillian’s website
Courtney Hunt is a USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. She writes the kind of books she loves to read--sweet and sexy contemporary romances with witty humor and heartwarming emotion. Courtney is a die-hard Disney, Harry Potter, and Star Trek fangirl. She lives near Washington DC with her own Prince Charming and their son. Visit Courtney’s website
Vivi Holt writes inspirational, historical romances with a western flavour. Vivi lives in beautiful Brisbane, Australia with her husband and three young children. Growing up on a farm she learned to love the country life and now she writes about it in her books. History has always fascinated her as well, so writing historical romance seemed a natural progression. She loves horse-riding, hiking, and reading. Visit Vivi’s website
Kristen Luciani is a USA Today bestselling author and momtrepreneur with a penchant for stilettos, Silicon Valley, plunging necklines and grapefruit martinis. As a deep-rooted romantic who prefers juicy drama to fill the lives of anyone other than her, she tried her hand at creating a world of enchantment, sensuality, and intrigue, finally uncovering her true passion. No pun intended… Visit Kristen’s website
If Astrid Arditi could have one magical power, it would be to create time—to write, to enjoy her children, to unpack (she’s moved five times in four years), to sleep in, to learn how to cook, and to hit the gym. Or at least, to locate the one nearest her. While waiting for her magic powers to manifest, she reads, eats way too many cakes, daydreams, and thanks her lucky stars for her whirlwind, wonderful life. Visit Astrid’s website
A Bestselling Award Winning Author - Rebekah grew up on both the east and west coasts and currently lives in the Los Angeles area. From the Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein to The Stand by Stephen King, Rebekah has always immersed herself in other people's worlds. She began writing in junior high and then found she liked pretending to be other people's characters in high school. Lettering in drama she went on to study theater in college as well. After college she continued acting till becoming a mom. Ultimately, she ended up going back to writing her characters down instead of acting them out, so she could stay at home with her kids. Visit Rebekah’s website
Jessica Gray is a true romantic. She writes heartwarming and sexy contemporary romance full of true love. All her stories have a happy end. Because if it isn't happy, it isn't the end yet. Her characters are normal, lovable people with all their flaws and challenges. Her heroes are hunky alpha-males who aren't afraid to show their emotions and love that one woman the way she deserves it. Her heroines are sassy, self-confident women who can take care of themselves, but aren't opposed to a man who wants to take care of them and cherish them. Visit Jessica’s website
Ja’Nese Dixon writes tales of romance laced with strong women and stronger men. My happily ever afters are meant to inspire. So, if you’re looking for a page turner that will leave you blushing, with your heart racing, and lying to yourself about reading “just one more chapter” then grab a book. Visit Ja’Nese’s website
If it was possible to be born with a book in her hands, that's how Teresa Roman would've entered this world. Her passion for reading is what inspired her to become a writer. She loves the way stories can take you to another time and place. Teresa currently lives in beautiful Sacramento, CA with her husband, three adorable children and a dog named Parker that her son convinced them to adopt. When she's not at her day job or running around with her kids, you can find her in front of the computer writing, or with her head buried in another book. Visit Teresa’s website
Angela Corbett is a graduate of Westminster College where she double majored in communication and sociology. She has worked as a journalist, freelance writer, and director of communications and marketing. She loves classic cars, traveling, and chasing her five-pound Pomeranian, Pippin—who is just as mischievous as his hobbit namesake. She’s the author of Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult fiction—with lots of kissing. Visit Angela’s website
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All She Loves is my first book by Amy Corwin. I liked it. Ms Corwin has delivered a well-written book. The characters are entertaining. Elspeth and Geoffrey's story is full of drama, suspense and a little spice. I enjoyed reading All She Loves and look forward to reading more from Amy Corwin in the future. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I voluntarily read a free copy of this book that I received from BookFunnel.
The Unwanted Heiress is my first book by Amy Corwin, what a nice surprise. Ms Corwin has given us a well-written book. I totally love the characters. Charlotte and Nathaniel's story is loaded with action, drama, humor and spice. I enjoyed this book from cover to cover and look forward to reading more from Amy Corwin in the future. The Unwanted Heiress is book 1 of the Archer Family Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
