This Just In!!
OMG I’m grinning like a fool here!! I just got this fantastic review on The Bond That Ties Us from Just Erotic Reviews. 
Thank you Francesca!
Update: I also got another awesome review, this one from Coffee Time Romance! You can check out the review here.
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Title: The Bond That Ties Us
Author: Christine d’Abo
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave Publishing
Publisher URL: www.ellorascave.
Reviewer: Francesca Hayne
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Heat level: H
Haylie Bond hopes to be the best security chief Eurus colony has ever had. While she’s interested in having a relationship, she doesn’t want anything to get in the way of her dream job. Yet the moment she enters the colony, she knows she will have difficulties with her new assignment, starting with the unrelenting sexual desire she feels for Kamran, the alien Briel ambassador who haunts her every thought and dream. When she realizes that Kamran has the exact same feelings for her and that she may be his predestined mate, she discovers that Briel law mandates they move from the colony and immediately start a family. Neither Kamran nor Haylie are ready to leave their life on the colony behind and so they fight their growing desire. When the colony is threatened by a mysterious enemy, will their desire blossom into an all-consuming love?
The Bond That Ties Us is a fascinating futuristic tale that I greatly enjoyed. The underlying currents surrounding the threat to the colony keeps tension infused in the story. The plot flows smoothly with plenty of action to keep both the sex and the relationship fresh and intriguing. I found the alien customs and mores of the Briel people to be compelling and I would have loved to see their unusual conventions explored in more depth. Kamran is the typical ambassador; he thinks with his head and is a balanced character. Because of this, I loved seeing when he lost control with Haylie, allowing his biology and instincts to take over. In many ways, Haylie is quite like Kamran; she has a goal in mind for her life, yet she listens to her desires, making her occasionally impulsive. She has an intuitive personality. The sex, while spicy and imbued with passion, doesn’t underrate from the growing love story between Kamran and Haylie. Sometimes too much sex can detract from my enjoyment but I didn’t feel that happened with The Bond That Ties Us. It had just enough sex to keep me absorbed in the plot. While Kamran and Haylie have sex rather quickly in the timeline of the story, it was not out of place or awkward. In fact, the sex helped make their growing bond more believable. Those readers who are looking for in-depth plot and enticing romance with a futuristic tone will find The Bond That Ties Us an appealing read.
Francesca Hayne
Just Erotic Romance Reviews
August 13th, 2007 at 7:59 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! and of course they loved it. rolling my eyes. it was fabulous!
August 13th, 2007 at 8:00 am
Way to go Christine - and she’s absolutely right about your story - it rocked! And this is a perfect example of why I don’t review - it’s erudite and succinct. I look at writing a review the way I do about synopses - panic and fear! But she said everything I wish I had…
August 13th, 2007 at 8:05 am
WOW - Congrats on the TERRIFIC reviews!! Raising my coffee cup in a big CHEERS!! (hey - it’s only 8am or it’d be champers…)
August 13th, 2007 at 8:46 am
Yay, cheers on the great reviews!!
August 13th, 2007 at 9:25 am
Awesome reviews you deserve it!!
August 13th, 2007 at 10:00 am
I agree completely with both awesome reviews! Congratulations, Christine!
August 13th, 2007 at 11:00 am
Congratulations on the great reviews!
August 13th, 2007 at 11:41 am
Thanks everyone! It’s very flattering and more than a little scary to have such a great reaction to my first book. I just hope I don’t let any of you down with the next installment.
I have about 3-5 more pages to write and I’m done the first draft! I’m chomping at the bit to start the revisions and fix up some loose ends. I really love Sara and Davin and can’t wait for you to see their story.
August 13th, 2007 at 1:05 pm
WOOHOO Awesome reviews!
August 13th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Congratulations on two fantastic reviews, Christine!! YEY!!! It’s always such a treat when you know a reader and/or reviewer loved your book. =) Keep on grinning I’m sure there are much more to come!!!
August 13th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Yay! Congrats on both reviews! That makes you feel great, doesn’t it?
And congrats on finishing The Bond That Heal Us!
August 14th, 2007 at 2:01 am
Congrats on the awesome reviews, Christine!!