Dark Embrace

October 1, 2008
This third installment in the Masters of Time series focuses on the brawny Highlander Aiden of Awe, in sixteenth-century Scotland, and the unassuming Brianna Rose, of twenty-first-century New York. After Aidens son is killed by evil-incarnate Moray, Aiden forsakes his vows of protecting Innocence throughout time and instead becomes a conscienceless mercenary with a force of thousands. When Brie, an empath who fights villians through her computer, experiences Aidens grief and pain, she tries to find him.Realizing that Brie is in danger, Aidenleaps through time to save her, much to his own surprise.Magical and sensual, Joyces latest tale about howthe power of loveovercomes tremendous odds is another captivating hit.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.)