The Trelayne Inheritance by Colleen Shannon
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- Pub. Date: November 2002
- 384pp
- Sales Rank: 322,179
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: November 2002
- Publisher: Dorchester Publishing Company, Incorporated
- Format: Paperback, 384pp
- Sales Rank: 322,179
- ISBN-13: 9780505524935
- ISBN: 0505524937
Synopsis
Women are dying, the blood drained from their bodies and two mysterious pinprick marks imprinted on their necks. Angelina Corbett cannot help wondering whether the whispers of "vampire" haunting her uncle's isolated estate might have a basis in fact -- especially after meeting their enigmatic neighbor, the earl of Trelayne. Locked in his powerful embrace, Angel feels rational thought flee. His voice mesmerizes her, his eyes silently beseech her, his touch enflames her and leaves her longing for fulfillment. She knows he is her soul mate, but will his dance lead her to the heights of ecstasy or the downward spiral of the damned?
Library Journal
Arriving in England to connect with her late mother's estranged family and seeking answers to questions that have haunted her since childhood, research chemist Angelina Blythe Corbett is forced to come to terms with her startling heritage as she is swept up in a deadly battle between a ruthless, malevolent killer of ancient origin and the last of a noble line of legendary vampire slayers. Loosely linked to Shannon's earlier The Wolf of Haskell Hall, this compelling Gothic features not only superbly depicted primary and secondary characters but exceptionally vivid descriptions as well. Shannon skillfully weaves traditional vampire lore, including the sex-blood lust link, into the fabric of a gripping, explicitly sensual story that most fans will have difficulty putting down. Shannon has won several Romantic Times awards and lives in Georgetown, TX. Holiday Romances Once again, the holidays are here, and the shelves are overflowing with romantic offerings that focus on the various celebrations from Thanksgiving through Twelfth Night (January 6th). Christmas, as usual, gets the most coverage, with series and single titles well represented and anthologies remaining popular. Styles are as diverse as the festivities themselves, ranging from sassy, modern, urban contemporaries to colorful, mystical medievals to family-centered Americana stories. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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Wonderful!by Anonymous
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February 29, 2004: Angelina 'Angel' Blythe Corbett had grown up an orphan in America. Her mother, Eileen, had killed herself and left instructions that her relatives in England NOT be contacted. However, once grown, Angel went to meet Eileen's brother and his wife, Sir Alexander and Lady Sarina Blythe. Angel had trained as a lab assistant and hoped Sir Alexander would give her the position of being his lab assistant. But here had been a very good reason that Eileen had not wanted Angel to ever meet her brother. Alexander was not human. ...................... Maximillian Britton, Earl of Trelayne, was Sir Alexander's enemy. The two creatures of the night had an ancient grudge match going. Max vowed to protect Angel from her uncle, him, and herself. Angel was the pawn in the vampires' game, and she would also be the prize. ....................... Then there was Shelly Holmes, famed as an investigator for Scotland Yard. Being of the Lycanthropy breed, she knew about vampires. She was after the serial killer known as the Beefsteak Killer. She kept close eye on the two fierce vampires. ................... ***** If you love Gothic Romances then you simply must read this one. The only real difference that I noticed was that this novel was not written in the first person view. I saw more than what just the heroine saw too. Filled with romance, danger, non-human beings, and suspense this story is sure to please! *****
Wow! What fun!!!by Anonymous
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December 02, 2002: I picked up this book, and 24 hours later was finished. The moment you open the cover, your sucked in to a fast plot, wonderful characters, and a story you really do not want to end. Colleen Shannon has smart women, hunky heros, and other characters so full of life, you wish they each had books and whole stories of there own.If you like gothic vampire stories, with really original twists, then pick up this book. She's a really good writer.
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