Lara (World of Hetar Series #1) by Bertrice Small
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- Pub. Date: May 2006
- 544pp
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: May 2006
- Publisher: Harlequin
- Format: Mass Market Paperback, 544pp
- Series: World of Hetar Series, #1
- ISBN-13: 9780373771547
- ISBN: 0373771541
- Edition Description: Reprint
Synopsis
Welcome, dear reader, to the world of Hetar, a realm of Forest Lords, of Shadow Princes and Coastal Kings. A land of passions, both civilized and savage. Where the social classes know their place, but where anyone can, under the right conditions, advance to the highest pinnacle. This is a place where pleasure is never censured, but encouraged, and where deception and desire may be intertwined. The orderly, elegant veneer of refined Hetar can no longer ignore the rebellion brewing in the Outlands, a dangerous place of both magic and mystery.
From the city that is the very center of Hetar, Lara, the beautiful half-faerie daughter of John Swiftsword, ventures forth on a journey that will awaken her, both body and soul, as she learns the true meaning of love that will last an eternity--and a searing passion that will change the destiny of Hetar forever.
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Born in Manhattan, Bertrice Small has lived on eastern Long Island for 30 years. Her greatest passions are her family; Pookie, Finnegan and Sylvester, the family cats; Nicki, the elderly cockatiel who whistles the NY Mets charge call; her garden; her work, and just life in general.
She is the author of 40 novels of Historical Romance and four erotic novellas, including THE KADIN (pronounced Kah-deen), and the beloved series "The O'Malley Saga" and "Skye's Legacy". A New York Times bestselling author, she has also appeared on other best-seller lists including Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and the L.A. Times. She is the recipient of numerous awards including Best Historical Romance; Outstanding Historical Romance Series; Career Achievement for Historical Fantasy; and several Reviewers Choice awards from Romantic Times. She has a "Silver Pen" from Affair De Couer, and an Honorable Mention from The West Coast Review of Books. In 2004 Bertrice Small was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by ROMANTIC TIMES magazine for her contributions to the Historical Romance genre.
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Ms. Small, what happened?by Anonymous
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March 15, 2008: I have been a fan for many years, but I have noticed a disturbing trend. Each title has gotten progressively worse with regard to repetitive situations, characters, dialog, and love scenes. I feel like I'm reading the same book over and over again each time the worldly, handsome hero falls madly in love with the pure, virginal beauty after falling into the nearest bed for the first time. In this case, not even the attempt at a fantasy setting was able to save the story. Too predictable, and too much, with EVERYONE falling in love with the heroine. Recycling is good for the planet, not the reader! For a taste of the REAL Bertrice Small, check out any of her work prior to the start of the Glenkirk chronicles.
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September 28, 2007: Ms. Small should have stuck to historical romance. This book is laughably bad, with a stupid premise (a young girl is sold to be a sex slave so her father can join an elite order of knights). The fantasy element is badly handled, and the characters are cliche. There was an undue emphasis on sex. It actually gets boring to read because it happens too much. The plot drives you to boredom. I don't recommend it at all.
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