What's so sexy about Russia? Hint: it's not just the mail order brides. Russia,
through Western eyes, has always seemed more than a bit mysterious and
exotically other. Russia also has more than a hint of the barbarian-- from the
Cossacks riding down their prey to the steely-eyed, sensual Moscow princes,
Russian heroes are more alpha, more determined, more something. Russian heroes
move through a fantastically wealthy world of expensive sables, vast country
estates, long nights, and absolute, feudal power. Today, there are fewer Russian
heroes—the ones Iβve met star in slightly older romance titles, where the
heroes are deliciously alpha but slightly more questionable in their pursuit of
sensual pleasure and happily-ever-after.
Susan Johnson is the
queen of the Russian princes. The sensual exploits of Nikki Kuzan (
SEIZED BY LOVE) and Sasha
Kuzan (
LOVE STORM) are
unforgettable. In Johanna Lindseyβs SECRET FIRE, Lindsayβs prince ruthlessly
drags Lady Katherine St. John off to have his wicked way with her. The
illegitimate daughter of a Russian tsar,
Rosemary Rogersβ heroine
is tracked by her hero through the glittering court of Petersburg in
BOUND BY LOVE.
Fern Michaels gives us
medieval Russia, the Cossacks, and a rampaging hero in WHITE FIRE.
The hero of my new book,
BOND WITH ME, may live in
Moscow, but heβs no fairytale prince. Brends Duranov is an alpha among alphas, a
former heavenly prince and now a fallen angel who ruthlessly plots his way back
into the Heavens. He rules Moscowβs seedy underworld, promising (and delivering,
of course) untold pleasure to any woman who dares to mate with him. One favor.
One soul. Thatβs the deal and Brends has a line of women eager to trade him
their souls in exchange for that favor. Heβs sexy, dark and irredeemably bad to
the bone—until he meets Mischka Baran and discovers that, this time, he
wants more than a soul. He wants all of her—including her love— and
heβll stop at nothing to win her. Russia is the perfect setting for Brends
Duranov, who is at turns brutal, sensual and determined to win the heart and
soul of his perfect match by lavishing her with sensual attentions—and, in
the end, by sharing with her the man behind the alpha mask.
This sounds like such an intriguing book, and Russia sounds like such a wonderful backdrop as well!! It's a country that is a bit mysterious to us, even now, which will make this book that much more fun to read. It will definately be on my list of books to read -- perhaps by early fall will be the perfect setting for this type of book. It seems proper for some reason. I can picture the snow falling around the Kremlin, and this book in hand.
(Peggy Roberson 10:31am August 25, 2010)
I've read a few books with Fallen Angels before and they have been an entertaining read.
(Diane Sadler 2:05pm August 25, 2010)
Russia reminds me of Barishnikov(ballet) and Dr. Zhivago (movie.) They all seem so foreign and intriguing.
(Alyson Widen 8:55pm August 25, 2010)
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