Heart Journey

August 1, 2010

Raz Cherry is a city-bound actor intent on rising to the top. The last thing he needs is a foreordained lifelong mate, especially one like nobly born, free-ranging field cartographer Helena "Del" D'Elecampane. Then the flip of an oracle card tells him that his HeartMate is about to come into his life. Raz has no idea that Del is the one, but she does, which sets the stage for a touching, passionate, conflicted, and ultimately successful courtship. Unexpected tragedies, critical family issues, and a rash of unexplained thefts add gravity and suspense, while telepathic pets and sentient spaceships and houses offer a touch of familiar whimsy that series fans will enjoy. VERDICT Sexy, emotionally intense, and laced with humor, Owens's ninth book in her Celta "Heart" series once again draws readers into one of the more imaginative otherworldly cultures. Owens (Heart Change) lives in the Denver area.

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