Emily is obsessed with the notion of going “up there.” She arrives to a world in crisis. Saving it and the man she loves is up to her.
Inexplicably drawn to the man stalking her, she knows she needs help.
School principal, Emily Roberts, can’t shake her attraction to the man following her. Scared, she turns to the wonderful Dr. David, but even he can’t help her. Real fear sets in when the stalker claims to be an alien who has loved her in other lives.
Now, trapped in his perfect heavenly world, she is the only one who sees the danger threatening him.
Does she love him enough to give up her life on Earth and stay with him forever … if she can save him, that is?
EMBROILED – From a reviewer “Em/Jaz/Abby/Emily – how are all related? What has Jones done to bring these heroines full circle? To answer that question would be a spoiler. Better to say that some of the story line in this book which concludes the series made me very angry. Involving the reader so strongly in the characters’ lives is surely the sign of a powerful author. All I will say is that the ending is satisfying in every way.”
Buy EMBROILED now and travel with Emily to experience a world “up there somewhere.”
Excerpt
Emily squirmed in the recliner. “Don’t understand why you men like these things so much. They’re damned uncomfortable, not to mention cumbersome and ugly.”
David ignored her rant. “So, how’d it go?”
“My big night out?”
He nodded and chomped on his pipe. Honestly, there were times when she wanted to yank it out of his hand and throw it out the window. He raised an eyebrow questioningly. Emily glanced around, ran her tongue over her lips, and looked back to David who nodded again.
Oh, all right, if I have to. “Weird, if you must know. This guy came in. Good looking, sexy, seductive voice….” Was that a satisfied smile tugging at the corners of David’s mouth? Of course. He wanted her to be out and about, meeting people, meeting men. Hadn’t said so in so many words, but she could read between the lines.
“But?”
Her heart fluttered just thinking about him. “Too damn pretty. Prissy. Almost minced when he walked. Like a dancer. You know the kind I mean. The guys who are totally beautiful and know it. He’s one of those. Such a turn off.”
“What is it about him that’s really bothering you?”
She threw up her hands. “Everything! Can’t sleep for thinking about him.” David leaned forward, almost eagerly it seemed. Damn, she’d said too much. Emily cleared her throat. “Don’t get excited, Doc. He’s not my type.”
“What is your type?”
“Definitely not him. He called me Em. I hate that and told him so before I bolted.” David’s eyebrows rose. “Don’t look at me like that.” Angry, but she had to grin. “Yeah. I bolted. Pretty pathetic, eh?”
David chuckled. “Not really. You’ve been under a lot of stress. A bit of panic isn’t surprising.”
Emily shook her head. “That’s not all. It didn’t hit me until later. Marnie hadn’t said my name. So, how did he know? That freaked me out, I tell you.” She felt close to tears and then a wave of anger swept through her. She clutched at the arms of the chair. “I don’t let people call me Em,” she said between clenched teeth. “I hate it and my friends know that. But, Doc, when he said it….”
“Yes?”
“It sounded … so … I don’t know, just so special somehow.” She looked at David and wondered if he sensed how helpless and stupid she felt.
“Why do you think that?”
Emily shrugged. “I don’t know. His tone of voice maybe. It made me feel like he loved me.” Emily looked everywhere else but at David. “Pretty silly, huh?”
“Not silly at all. Feelings, whatever they may be, are never silly.” He paused as if to give her time to absorb what he’d said. She released her grip on the arms of the chair and took a deep breath. His words had the desired effect. Thanks, Doc. You’re worth your weight in gold.
“What happened after?” David asked.
“That’s weird too.” For the past three days—ever since meeting Yves—farm scenes played in her head. Only she’d never lived on a farm, hadn’t even visited one—at least not in this lifetime. And in those wide flat prairie expanses of the fantasy farm, limitless staircases hovered in the background. Exactly like the dreams she’d endured as a child. Emily bit her lip. How much should she reveal? “I’ve been having some sort of … hallucinations, I guess you’d call them. Ever since that night.”
“Tell me about them.”
“I’m a little girl on a farm.”
Dust and straw motes danced in the dim fairytale world of the hayloft. Emily could see for miles out the opening at the far end—fields of wheat, sloughs along the side of the narrow gravel roads, clumps of brush, houses and barns scattered about. Suddenly dizzy, she stood back from the edge, afraid of falling. She dropped to her stomach, inched toward the opening and dared to look down. That made her dizzy too. Her muscles tensed in response to her fear.
“Why am I always looking for high places, Doc? What am I hoping to find?”
Professional Reviews
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Embroiled is unlike any other book that I have read in a while. I was totally hooked because all the questions that were popping up in my head where not being answered. I had a feeling that they would not be answered until I completed the book. There are three parts to this story and while each part is a very similar story Emily has a different problem that she is facing.
In part one Emily has the strong urge to walk over ice, even though she knows she will break through and drown. Her obsession is finding out what is waiting for her underneath the ice. While that doesn't seem too interesting it does in fact become EXTREMELY interesting when a man named Yves comes into the picture (by the way, Yves is not from Earth).
Yves chewed his lower lip, "I'm the man waiting for you under the ice." And with that statement he had Emily screaming as she ran away from him. Other actions happen which do not benefit Yves and his attempt to woo Emily so he must start over. Insert part two. In part two Emily doesn't have the obsession with the ice because she no longer remembers that incident, but now Emily cannot remember the people around her. Hmm, I wonder why?
Insert part three, which is by far my favorite part! Emily must make a very hard decision about her future. But when it's the person you have loved forever, how hard can one simple decision really be. This book is more real than most romance stories because it describes the struggles that Emily and Yves face, just like any real relationship outside of books. Embroiled ends in such a way that would make any reader happy if it was the end, but I feel that there is more to come. Darlene Jones has created a wonderful romance that will be shared for many years. This easy read contains 34 chapters which makes is a good length to read, not to short and not too long. My rating is 5+ stars!!!
EMBROILED - an absorbing love story with a futuristic twist
EMBROILEDI must admit, I can't get enough of futuristic/romance novels so when I discovered EMBROILED I bought it immediately. In no time I was caught up in the trials of two star-crossed lovers from different worlds. Em and Yves have loved each other for eons, through all Em's past reincarnations. Now that Yves has taken over as Mentor he wants her by his side but Emily thinks the good looking guy she keeps on meeting is stalking her.
The heroine is a joy to get to know as a character. In a world where Humans are despised by the 'all mighty Powers', she refuses to be intimidated. When she discovers a scheme to overthrow Yves she puts her life at risk to save him. The hero also is a 3D character, and totally believable. Though he has the responsibility for the problems of the entire universe, he is a just a regular guy head over heels in love with a girl, everyone thinks isn't good enough for him.
This was the first book I have ever read by Darlene Jones, but it definitely won't be the last. I highly recommended EMBROILED- it has the right blend of sci-fi, romance and paranormal elements. It's definitely worth 5 stars!
Perfect conclusion to series
Em/Jaz/Abby/Emily – how are all related? What has Jones done to bring these heroines full circle? To answer that question would be a spoiler. Better to say that some of the story line in this book which concludes the series made me very angry. Involving the reader so strongly in the characters’ lives is surely the sign of a powerful author. All I will say is that the ending is satisfying in every way.
Embroiled – an absorbing love story with a futuristic twist
I must admit, I can’t get enough of futuristic/romance novels so when I discovered EMBROILED I bought it immediately. In no time I was caught up in the trials of two star-crossed lovers from different worlds. Em and Yves have loved each other for eons, through all Em’s past reincarnations. Now that Yves has taken over as Mentor he wants her by his side but Emily thinks the good looking guy she keeps on meeting is stalking her.
The heroine is a joy to get to know as a character. In a world where Humans are despised by the 'all mighty Powers', she refuses to be intimidated. When she discovers a scheme to overthrow Yves she puts her life at risk to save him. The hero also is a 3D character, and totally believable. Though he has the responsibility for the problems of the entire universe, he is a just a regular guy head over heels in love with a girl, everyone thinks isn't good enough for him.
This was the first book I have ever read by Darlene Jones, but it definitely won't be the last. I highly recommended EMBROILED- it has the right blend of sci-fi, romance and paranormal elements. It’s definitely worth 5 stars!
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