The Promise
Mesmerizing...refreshing and compelling...In the tradition of Anne Rice, Boyd transforms the monsters of myth and legend into erotic and charismatic beings. -Library Journal "Provides a strong erotic punch. Readers will crave another novel set in this magical realm." -Publishers Weekly "A...
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Mesmerizing...refreshing and compelling...In the tradition of Anne Rice, Boyd transforms the monsters of myth and legend into erotic and charismatic beings. -Library Journal "Provides a strong erotic punch. Readers will crave another novel set in this magical realm." -Publishers Weekly "A maelstrom of suspense, love, and terror...a gripping, intense fantasy with riveting characters." -Rendezvous "If Anne Rice wrote about werewolves, the novel would be similar to this brilliantly erotic tale." -Midwest Book Review "Quickly satisfying...a horror/love story offering some of the density of background found in the best vampire fiction...This talented newcomer...knows how to keep a tale moving...First installment of a series, and a promising one, in which animal instincts are plumbed and superfine senses evoked with great originality." -Kirkus Reviews Donna Boyd lives in the mountains of North Georgia.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780380974504 (0380974509)
Publish date: October 5th 1999
Publisher: William Morrow
Pages no: 352
Edition language: English
Series: Devoncroix Dynasty (#2)
Ok, so after reading this one, I have six words for y'all:Holy shit, this series is good.If you like intricate world building, reinventing human history so that werewolves have been in our midst since the beginning, suspense, drama, angst, angst, angst and a doomed love story, look no further.Boyd's...
I read this book when it first came out. I enjoyed this werewolf story since it was one of the first of its kind. The secret society of werewolves felt like a conspiracy theory. This story pulled me in as one of the earlier paranormal romances.