Robin D. Owens - Heartmate

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PRAISE FOR

HeartMate,winner of the RITA Award for Best Paranormal Romance by the Romance Writersof America

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

The RomanceReader

Fantasy romancewith a touch of mystery ... Readers from the different genres will want Ms.Owens to return to Celta for more tales of HeartMates.

Midwest BookReview

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!

Deb Stover,award-winning author

A gem of astory... sure to tickle your fancy.

Anne Avery

It shines andfans will soon clamor for more... A definite keeper!

The BookdragonReview

This story ismagical... doubly delicious as it will appeal to both lovers of fantasy andfuturistic romance. Much room has been left for sequels.

PNR Reviews

Heart Thief

I loved HeartThief! This is what futuristic romance is all about. Robin D. Owens writesthe kind of futuristic romance weve all been waiting to read; certainly thekind that Ive been waiting for. She provides a wonderful, gripping mix ofpassion, exotic futuristic settings, and edgy suspense. If youve been waitingfor someone to do futuristic romance right, youre in luck, Robin D. Owens isthe author for you.

Jayne Castle

The complexplot and rich characterizations, not to mention the sexy passion... makethis a must-read... I just wish Robin D. Owens wrote faster. I hope shesgot a huge pile of ideas for future Celtan stories, and I for one cant wait togo back.

The RomanceReader

Owens spins anentrancing tale... Although the setting is fresh and totally captivating, itis the well-developed characters, both human and animal, that make this storymemorable. Crafty villains, honorable, resourceful protagonists, and sentientpets drive the plot of this fast-paced, often suspenseful romantic adventure.As have others before her (e.g., Anne McCaffrey, Marion Zimmer Bradley), Owenshas penned a stunning futuristic tale that reads like fantasy and is sure tohave crossover appeal to both SF and fantasy fans.

Library Journal

Owens hascrafted a fine romance that is also a successful science fantasy yarn withterrific world-building.

Booklist

A tremendousscience fiction romance that affirms what many fans thought after reading theprequel (HeartMate): that Robin D. Owens is one of the subgenres giantstars. The story line is faster than the speed of light, but more important isthis worlds society seems so real that psychic powers feel genuine... [a]richly textured otherplanetary romance.

BookBrowser

Heart Duel

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

Booklist

An exhilaratinglove story... The delightful story line is cleverly executed... Owensproves once again that she is among the top rung of fantasy romance authorswith this fantastic tale.

Midwest BookReview

With engagingcharacters, Robin D. Owens takes readers back to the magical world of Celta ... The characters are engaging, drawing the reader into the story and into theirlives. They are multilayered and complex and grow into exceptional people.

Romance ReviewsToday

Heart Choice

The dialogue isbrilliant... Terrific writing with incredibly detailed visions of thismystical world, coupled with a very realistic and sensual romance, make HeartChoice a fantastic read... intense, exciting, and magical. Dont missit.

Romance ReviewsToday

The romance ispassionate, the characters engaging, and the society and setting exquisitelycrafted.

Booklist

A wonderfulbook to lose yourself in for a while! Ill be anxiously awaiting the next bookin this wonderfully imaginative series.

Romance Junkies

[A]well-written, humor-laced, intellectually and emotionally involving story,which explores the true meaning of family and love in a nontraditionalsetting.

Library Journal

Robin D.Owenss world of Celta fascinates and intrigues me... I thoroughly enjoyedthe entire book from beginning to end. Robin D. Owens can lure me into herCelta stories any time she sees fit.

ParaNormalRomance Reviews

All thepassionate, magical, and powerful characters you have come to expect from anOwens novel are on full display in this electric tale.

Romantic Times

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HEARTMATE

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Jovemass-market edition / December 2001

BerkleySensation edition / August 2006

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Toall struggling writers.

Never quit.

Acknowledgments

This book wouldnot have been realized except for:

Those who firstbelieved in my talent, Victoria Dann (Glenn), Morgan de Thouars, and Kay Bergstrom.

My long-timecritique buddies who stuck through three books before Celta: Sharon, Steven,Judy, Anne.