DAWN OF DESIRE

Author: Phoebe Conn ISBN: 9780843960105 5/2008 HISTORICAL Publisher: DORCHESTER
Time Period: Medieval/Celtic Ireland

His people whisper of her—the golden-eyed prophetess descended from a god. Only she, so they say, can interpret the mystical Stones of Tomorrow and foretell happiness or grief, life or death. Egan of the Dál Cais is unmoved by the prophetess’s warnings, but he coaxes her to pose as his mistress to help him discover the traitor who killed his father. When the sham mating becomes a sensual reality, the dark warrior will defy anyone, even his own Clan, to keep the slender beauty by his side—and in his bed. Oriana looks at her handsome protector and sees only the bronzed masculine perfection of his body and the knowing desire in his blue eyes. Her gift has deserted her when she needs it most, and surrounded by enemies, she is left with no knowledge but that of her heart, urging her to trust in a fate she cannot foresee and a love she was never meant to resist.

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

Alone in the world with no home or family to call her own, Oriana awaits the one man that she believes that her father has chosen just for her.

Egan is the son of a King, looking for answers to help slay the dangers in his life, thus sending him on a journey to find Oriana, whom he believes can provide him with the truths that he needs.

The relationship of these two characters can be described with many words... And I would describe it as magical. Egan and Oriana are destined to be together, and through their fun loving battles, you start to see their binding relationship form. There's magic, mayhem, mystery, and romance—something for everyone. I laughed throughout DAWN OF DESIRE. I am a new Phoebe Conn reader, but I'm already looking forward to her next book.

Sheila Smith