Robin D. Owens - Heart Search

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I keep tellingmyself that she just cant get much better, but with every book she amazes andsurprises me!

TheBest Reviews

Praisefor the futuristic fantasy of Robin D. Owens

Heart Change

Thestory accelerates as new dangers to Avellana crop up, and the relationshipbetween Signet and Cratag develops, making for a satisfying read.

Booklist

Eachstory is as fresh and new as the first one was. I am always delighted when anew Heart book is published!

FreshFiction

Asatisfying return to an intriguing world. Cratag and Signet will leave youwanting more.

TheRomance Reader

Heart Fate

Asuperb romantic fantasy filled with heart.

MidwestBook Review

Atouching tale of learning to trust again... Even for readers unfamiliar withthe Heart world, Owens makes it easily accessible and full of delightfulconceits.

PublishersWeekly

Atrue delight to read, and it should garner new fans for this unique andenjoyable series.

Booklist

[This]emotionally rich tale blends paranormal abilities, family dynamics, andpolitics; adds a serious dash of violence; and dusts it all with humor andwhimsy... Intriguing.

LibraryJournal

Heart Dance

Thelatest Heart fantasy is one of the best of this superior series... retainingthe freshness of its heartfelt predecessors.

TheBest Reviews

Ilook forward to my yearly holiday in Celta, always a dangerous and fascinatingtrip.

FreshFiction

Sensual,riveting, and filled with the wonderful cast of characters from previous books,as well as some new ones, Heart Dance is exquisite in its presentation.

RomanceReviews Today

Heart Choice

Theromance is passionate, the characters engaging, and the society and settingexquisitely crafted.

Booklist

Maintainingthe world building for science fiction and character driven plot for romanceis near impossible. Owens does it brilliantly.

RomanceReader Connection

Wellwritten, humor-laced, intellectually and emotionally involving story, whichexplores the true meaning of family and love.

LibraryJournal

Heart Duel

[A]sexy story... Readers will enjoy revisiting this fantasy-like world filledwith paranormal talents.

Booklist

Anexhilarating love story... The delightful story line is cleverly executed ... Owen proves once again that she is among the top rung of fantasy romanceauthors with this fantastic tale.

MidwestBook Review

Withengaging characters, Robin D. Owens takes readers back to the magical world ofCelta... The characters are engaging, drawing the reader into the story andinto their lives.

RomanceReviews Today

Heart Thief

Iloved Heart Thief! This is what futuristic romance is all about. RobinD. Owens writes the kind of futuristic romance weve all been waiting to read;certainly the kind that Ive been waiting for. She provides a wonderful,gripping mix of passion, exotic futuristic settings, and edgy suspense. If youvebeen waiting for someone to do futuristic romance right, youre in luck, RobinD. Owens is the author for you.

JayneCastle

Thecomplex plot and rich characterizations, not to mention the sexy passion...make this a must-read.

TheRomance Reader

Owensspins an entrancing tale... A stunning futuristic tale that reads likefantasy and is sure to have crossover appeal to both SF and fantasy fans.

LibraryJournal

Owenshas crafted a fine romance that is also a successful science fantasy yarn withterrific world building.

Booklist

HeartMate

Winnerof the 2002 RITA Award
for Best Paranormal Romance
by the Romance Writers of America

Engagingcharacters, effortless world building, and a sizzling romance make this a novelthats almost impossible to put down.

TheRomance Reader

Fantasyromance with a touch of mystery... Readers from the different genres willwant Ms. Owens to return to Celta for more tales of HeartMates.

MidwestBook Review

HeartMateis a dazzling debut novel. Robin D. Owens paints a world filled with characterswho sweep readers into an unforgettable adventure with every delicious word,every breath, every beat of their hearts. Brava!

DebStover, award-winning author of The Gift

Agem of a story... Sure to tickle your fancy.

AnneAvery, author of The Brides Revenge

Itshines and fans will soon clamor for more... A definite keeper!

TheBookdragon Review

Thisstory is magical... Doubly delicious as it will appeal to both lovers offantasy and futuristic romance. Much room has been left for sequels.

ParaNormalRomance Reviews

Titles by Robin D. Owens

HEARTMATE

HEARTTHIEF

HEARTDUEL

HEARTCHOICE

HEARTQUEST

HEARTDANCE

HEARTFATE

HEARTCHANGE

HEARTJOURNEY

HEARTSEARCH

Anthologies

WHATDREAMS MAY COME

(withSherrilyn Kenyon and Rebecca York)

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PRINTING HISTORY

Berkley Sensation trade paperbackedition / August 2011

Library of CongressCataloging-in-Publication Data

Owens, Robin D.

Heart search / Robin D. Owens.BerkleySensation trade pbk. ed.

p. cm.

ISBN : 978-1-101-51729-1

I. Title.

PS3615.W478H47 2011

813.6dc22

2011014835

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To Cindy andDeidre. Thank you.

Characters

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