About this title: In the jungle on the trail of her missing brother, Grace Carlyle never expects to find a world of mythological creatures, guarded by a sword-wielding Atlantean sworn kill anyone who strays into the lost city's boundaries. Now, he finds himself tempted to betray his centuries-old vow. Reissue.
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Harlequin Books
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780373773503ISBN:0373773501
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 384 p. Atlantis (Harlequin). Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Harlequin Books
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780373773503ISBN:0373773501
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Excellent condition. Very light edge and corner wear. No marks. Tight, square book. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 384 p. Atlantis (Harlequin). Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Harlequin Books
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780373773503ISBN:0373773501
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. Light shelf/edge wear possible. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 384 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Spine has one crease and slight bowing Cover show slight wear Edges have minimal wear Text is CLEAN and tight A SMOKE FREE book. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 384 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Harlequin Books
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780373773503ISBN:0373773501
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 384 p. Atlantis (Harlequin). Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: HQN Books
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780373773503ISBN:0373773501
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: HQN Books
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780373770571ISBN:037377057X
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Harlequin Books
Date Published: 01/09/2005
ISBN-13:9780373770571ISBN:037377057X
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"#1-The idea of a magical forgotten underwater city, Atlantis, really attracted me to this book. Unfortunately, the story contained very little details regarding Atlantean life. The ending was ridiculously rushed and not as confrontational as I expected."
"This author was recommended to me by a friend who enjoys many of the same, quick-read, guilty-pleasure, books I do (especially over slow summer weekend retreats). I had a hard time with this one though, I couldn't get over the "otherworldly" set up of the the story line, and get into the characters. May be I just wasn't in the right frame of mind to enjoy, will give it another try down the line."
"Grace Carlyle, frustrated by her boring, predictable job and lack of romance in her life sets out on a potentially dangerous mission to find her brother who disappeared into the Amazon Jungle on a research trip many weeks ago. After her guide steals from her and retreats into the Jungle Grace finds herself wandering, looking for the way out. Instead of getting out of the jungle however, she unknowingly heads deeper in, finally coming across a strange portal...the entrance to the Mythical world of Atlantis.
Darius en Karigan Dragon Warlord of Atlantis feels Grace enter his world and runs to strike her down before she can bring peril to his homeland. Strangely drawn to her however, he finds he cannot bring himself to kill her like he has killed all the others who dared to venture into his homeland. After learning more about her Darius realizes that the city of Atlantis is in danger. Alex had not just gone missing, he is the subject of a conspiracy, a conspiracy to strip Atlantis of all its riches and murder its mythical inhabitants. Together, Darius and Grace must solve the mystery and save Atlantis from greed and deception.
In the words of my fiancé: "This book is horrible!" Personally, I find that to be a little harsh. I knew going in that "Heart of the Dragon" was a romantic fantasy, a genre that Showalter is famous for. That being said, I wasn't expecting much and ended up pleasantly surprised. The reading is quick and easy so it makes a good plane/beach read.
"Heart of the Dragon" got better the more I read. If you aren't familiar with Showalter's style the first part of the book might make you want to roll your eyes a tad with the obvious clichés and overly fantastic style that many romance novelists have adopted in order to "engage" the reader from the first page. This is probably what made my fiancé laugh and make fun of me when I accidentally left my book in the bathroom after a bubble bath. In any case, this is a definite "chick book" and should have it written on the cover in large, bold letters.
Keeping all of that in mind, I honestly liked "Heat of the Dragon." It was pointedly less serious than the book I'd just finished, had lots of fun, mystery, romance, and just a sprinkling of danger which will undoubtedly lure me back to more works by Showalter. If you're skeptical of romance novels stay away, but if you need something fun, short, and slightly mindless, this is a good choice. "Heart of the Dragon" held my interest, and even though I had to wade through a river of melted cheese to get to the heart (no pun intended) of the story I sincerely enjoyed it and continue to be a Gena Showalter fan."
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