ELEMENTAL MAGIC

Author: Sharon Shinn, Rebecca York, Carol Berg, Jean Johnson ISBN: 0425217868 11/2007 ANTHOLOGY Publisher: BERKLEY

From wizards to weathermen, many know the powers of the four elements—natural forces that can direct the fates, change destiny, and unite lovers in the most unexpected ways. Now, those magical elements—air, fire, water, and earth—come together in perfect balance, and a perfectly unique romance anthology, from four charmed authors. In Air find romance... in a breathless retelling of the Cinderella fable from award-winning Sharon Shinn, "an amazing writing talent"(Best Reviews). In Fire blazes adventure... in a parallel dimension of werewolves and love-slaves from USA Today bestselling Rebecca York, "a true master" (Rave Reviews). In Water resides fantasy... and a remarkable universe of magic, demons, and dangerous passion from "thoroughly original" (Starburst) award-winner Carol Berg. And in Earth... discover the ultimate in profound pleasure from Jean Johnson, "a fresh new voice in fantasy romance" (Robin D. Owens).

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

ELEMENTAL MAGIC is an anthology with stories about the four elements—air, fire, water, and earth.

Sharon Sinn writes the first novella, titled Bargain with the Wind. This story is the retelling of the Cinderella fable that will leave the reader enthralled. The second story, Birthright, is by Jean Johnson. This story explores the earth element and is full of pleasure. The third installment, Unmasking, is by Carol Berg. This story is an adventure in the water element, exploring a universe of magic, demons, and a dangerous passion. The last, Huntress Moon, is written by Rebecca York. This story is a fantasy exploring the fire element and a parallel dimension involving werewolves and love slaves.

ELEMENTAL MAGIC is not your typical anthology. The book explores natural elements, such as air, fire, water, and earth. Each author bases their novella around the natural elements. This is quite a different approach, but it works. The book lets the reader believe that they can direct fate and change destiny. The romance of the novel is hot and true.

The title, ELEMENTAL MAGIC, tells a story of how a man and woman can unite as one by letting the elements guide their heart. This is a great read. It is fantasy, so I would suggest letting your imagination go when you pick up this book.

Kym Oetting