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Fictionwise
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353 |
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Jan 24 2000 |
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"Old World Evil vs New Age Passion" ...
A centuries old djinni betrayed...A modern career woman and wife bereft...Can this thoroughly mismatched couple find comfort and vindication in each other's arms? More importantly, can their love survive the ancient vendetta of one unforgiving and powerful demon djinni? Find out that anything is possible when a devout mystical being from the old world joins forces with an urban-reared spitfire from the new.
Kane is a decided study in contrasts in any place and time, but being set free in a world where a woman's place is not necessarily in the kitchen barefoot and pregnant, throws this thoroughly quaint and devout Muslim for a loop. Longing motherhood and pursuing a burgeoning curatorship at a niche art museum in Brooklyn after suffering a miscarriage three years previously, Therese Hunter is an ambitious thirty-something wife at an emotional crossroad. Not usually one to wallow in self-pity, the loss of their child left a huge rift between Therese and her husband, Jury, that has yet to be repaired. Enter a special anniversary and a gift that proves to be, not only the vehicle that releases Kane from his captivity and the key to opening a brand new destiny for Therese, but ultimately the instrument that will end Jury's life.
Excerpt
"I do not understand. What is this boob tube of which you speak?"
"The TV. Some call it the boob tube. Idiot box..."
"I find it anything but these!"
"Give it some time. Or maybe a rerun of 'Three's Company'."
"I have missed so much, mawla. I suppose it is my way of trying to catch up, watching this...boob tube?"
"How much are we talking about? Years, I mean."
"That I was in captivity?"
"Yes."
"Two hundred years, I'd hazard to guess."
Therese gaped, afraid to ask her next question, but she wouldn't be able to live with herself if she didn't. "How old are you exactly, Genie-man?"
"Three hundred, perhaps a bit more." He carelessly waved a hand in the air. "It is difficult to keep up with such things."
"I'll bet." [Three hundred...years? Well, it's certainly not months or weeks. But *years*]?
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Professional Reviews
Tina Wainscott, Golden Heart Award-Winner, Author of Unforgivable
"Pull up a chair and get to know Therese and her family. McKeever makes you feel like you're one of the gang. Desert Dreams is a wonderful mix of romance, paranormal, and suspense that will have you clamoring for more of McKeever's unique stories. Don't miss it!"
A keeper!-- Very highly recommended --Cindy Penn, Senior Editor, WordWeaving
"Author Gracie McKeever creates a fantastic romance in DESERT DREAMS. While
external conflict helps keep the tension tight, it's the struggle between
the woman and the genie-man that keeps the reading hot. A tight plot,
perfectly revealed motivation, and a crafty blend of gritty realism with the
impossible make this awesome escapist fiction. Indeed, sparkling dialogue as
well as a multicultural blend of family and friends reveal McKeever's
trademark gift. This author once again creates a memorable combination of
multicultural and paranormal elements that make the journey toward love a
fascinating tale. DESERT DREAMS is very highly recommended." WordWrap Reviews, WordWeaving.com
Huntress Book Reviews
"Many twists and turns in this story! Nothing was as it seemed! Therese and her relatives used many slang words that often confused me as much as Kane. So parts of the story were rough for me. Eventually the surrounding situations or the emotions the heroine used got the point across to me though. A very good story and well worth your time to look into!" Detra Fitch, Huntress
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