Amy works nonstop, trying to bring environmental problems
to the attention of the world. But her teenage daughter,
Tara, is determined to get her mom to have more fun, so she
challenges her to try out the computer role-playing game,
Buckling Swashes. Amy is reluctant (to say the least), but
humors her daughter and plugs in, signing on as Earless
Erika.
Amy. . . er, Earless Erika, is shocked at how real the
world she enters in the game seems to be. With the virtual
reality glasses on, it's almost as if she's standing in the
dirty, aggressive pirate world. Of course, there are a few
positives. Such as Black Corbin, a gorgeous pirate who
reminds Amy of all she's been missing while she's been
chained to her desk. Mocking herself for the interest she's
discovered in a make-believe computer character, Amy is
ready to head for bed. Only, she finds out that she can't
leave the computer world. When she touches her face, she
doesn't feel the virtual reality glasses, and Corbin,
another player, finds out the same thing. As the two delve
into the pirate world, trying to find out what has happened
and how they can get out of the game, their attraction to
each other continues to grow. But solving the mystery of
who's behind the deadly programming that was inserted into
Buckling Swashes only puts the couple in more danger. Will
they ever get the chance to meet face to face -- in the real
world?
Katie MacAlister creates fun, lively books that
almost always make me laugh out loud. BLOW ME DOWN was a
hoot, sexy and entertaining. As always, I'm glad to
recommend MacAlister's romantic romps! Enjoy! Oh, and don't
worry about the computer thing. Even if the closest you get
to a computer is reading this web site, you'll understand
role-playing games just fine. And you may even consider
buying one after Amy's experience.
In the Internet game of "Buckling Swashes," two die-hard
enemies find themselves comrades at arms against a
merciless rival, and discover that-on the virtual high seas
and in real life-love can tame the most fearsome of
pirates.
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