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December 3, 2008 in
Review.
Yeah! I just received this wonderful review today from Literary Nymphs Reviews.
The Bond That Consumes Us is the latest release by Christine d’Abo in her ongoing Eternal Bonds series, and it’s another winner. Whether you enjoy futuristic stories or not, this well-written and fast-paced romance will grab your attention from the beginning pages and kept it until you read the last word. This series might be set in the future with its space travel and intergalactic colonies, but the backbone of this story is finding unexpected love and catching a killer. This type of story, especially one so well thought out and with such interesting characters, works, no matter what the genre.
Thank you so much for the wonderful words. You can read the complete review Here!
It’s over! The week from hell is done and a new one is yet to begin…the week, hopefully not the hell part. 
I’m in the process of editing All Bottled Up, which will be coming out from Samhain this January. I forgot how much I loved these characters and this story, but it’s funny to see how much my writing has changed since I initially wrote this. So I’ll be busy working away on this making it sparkle for you!
And I got my first review for Primal Elements! I was so excited when I saw this one from Manic Readers, I think I giggled out loud.
Primal Elements by Christine D’Abo lives up to its name by boiling things down to an elemental level, positive and negative, good and evil, love and hate. All these things must have their opposite to exist and so goes the plot of this book. The hero and heroine are completely different, but joined on a level that exceeds anything they understand. I really enjoyed the interaction between the main characters and their friends as well as how they learned to adjust to each other. A funny, entertaining and sarcastic book, Ms. D’Abo has a bright future in fiction ahead if this is anything to go by.
Thank you so much for this!
I didn’t get any new writing done this week, so my kick in the pants flopped. This week I’m totally focused on edits, so the new stuff will have to take a back seat. That is fine, as I’m mulling over a few plot points for my urban paranormal. I’m working on cleaning it up too, and am anxious to start sending it out. Soon….
What is everyone else up to this week?
Wow…this is where my blog went.
Hello everyone, I’d like to introduce myself. I’m Christine, and apparently I’ve been MIA for a week. Wondering what happened to me? I’m kind of trying to figure that out myself. See my charming and wonderful husband has been away for eight (yes that’s right), days on business. He was supposed to be home on Friday, but plans changed and now I won’t see him until Monday…NEXT Monday. That’s (counts on fingers) 17 days people!
Of course Tuesday I leave for San Francisco for Nationals…another seven days apart.
This is stressful for us…as a couple in the past 19 years (met him when I was 14…not that old 
) we’ve only been apart longer once.
*great big pathetic sigh*
So, I’ve been busy working, writing and running after my girls. TOTALLY forgot to blog. But I’ll be back a bit more this week.
On a totally positive note, I just found out that The Bond That Heals Us was blessed with a Joyfully Reviewed Recommended Read for July!!
The fablous Tanya said this (which completely made me blush):
Ms. d’Abo has captured the essence of not only being human, but those who strive for the best they can be, and at the same time have a very vulnerable side.
HUGS!! The rest of the review can be found here!
So what is everyone else up to this week?
What a way to start my Saturday!! I just found out that The Bond That Heals Us received a 4.5 star review from eCataromance!
Strong characters, plot twists and passionate love combine in the pages of The Bond That Heals Us to produce a tale that will keep the reader on the edge of their seats. Christine D’Abo is one author that should be on everyone’s list.
I’m totally blushing here! Thank you so much for the fantastic review and kind words Elise.
You can read the full review HERE!
Woot!! The Bond That Heals Us finally has it’s first review.
Title: The Bond That Heals Us
Author: Christine d’Abo
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave Publishing
Publisher URL: www.ellorascave.com
Reviewer: Kate Garrabrant
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Heat level: O
Sara Fergus enjoys her work as a doctor on the space colony Eurus. Even though it is exhausting work, Sara has her best friend, Haylie and Haylie’s husband Kamran, lend a hand whenever she needs one. But she doesn’t know what to think when Davin, an alien captain, crashes his ship on the colony. Davin gets her very hot under the collar and before long, these two begin an interstellar affair unlike both have ever experienced.
Christine d’ Abo writes some of the best sci-fi romances out there. The Bond That Heals Us is about Sara, a kind and loving doctor who has the healing touch with her patients. She is all work and no play until Davin arrives on the scene. Davin is an alpha alien male who turns Sara on in so many ways. Davin may act like a space pirate but he has the healing touch, literally. He comes from an alien society where he can heal others just by touch. Touch to Davin is the ultimate way to give and receive pleasure. And you can only imagine what these two will experience together when they finally become intimate! The passion and sex between them is hot and steamy. Ms. d’Abo can sure write some excellent sex scenes. It was enjoyable to see Davin fall for Sara as soon as they make love even though he denies his feelings for the lovely human. Sara first wants Davin for more physical fun but when she realizes the ability he has in the palms of his hands, she is there to lead him in the right direction. These two lovers build a partnership that makes The Bond that Heals Us an excellent read. There is some drama and suspense that adds to the plot giving some insight on Davin’s internal struggles on whether to do the right thing. For a steamy romance with a hero and heroine who will not disappoint, definitely pick up The Bond That Heals Us and introduce yourself to the world that Christine d’Abo has invented
Kate Garrabrant
Just Erotic Romance Reviews
Thank you Kate
*does a snoopy dance*
Okay so I’m still blushing over this one. Wizard’s Thief just received this wonderful review from Joyfully Reviewed.
Wizard’s Thief is a wonderful story of loss and survival. Raine and Callie were made for each other…literally! Wizard’s Thief is brilliant and Christine d’Abo is brilliant, too! Ms. d’Abo knows how to create a wonderful world of intrigue and romance. Not to mention hot sex! Who wouldn’t want to live in a world where sex helps create magic! I loved the world of the Warren wizards and I hope that Ms. d’Abo has plans for more stories in this wizarding world.
Thank you Jambrea for all your kind words! I guess I should finish the second book in that series LOL!
HUGS!
I’m back everyone! I hope you all had a super fantastic weekend. I know I had a wonderful time with my family–lots of chocolate, games and wine.
I didn’t get any writing done, but I’m not overly upset about that. I did manage over 6000 words before I went away, so there wasn’t any guilt about missing this weekend. I plan on jumping back on the writing wagon today and will aim for at least 1500 words tonight.
When I got back home, much to my delight, I found this fantastic review for Chasing Phoenix from ecataromance!
A tale of sensuality and exploring the imagination, Chasing Phoenix by Christine D’Abo is also about bringing to life a fantasy. The sexy antics between Michael and Abbey left me with goose bumps while also hungering for more. I loved Abbey because she was able to discover what she wanted in a relationship and I also enjoyed Michael because he was able to look past the fantasy to find a woman who could give him what he wanted and also bring to life her hidden personalities. This book is a quickie and definitely not sweet by any means, it’s erotic and raunchy but so delicious and one I’m glad to have read.
You can click here to see the full review.
So tell me, how was your weekend?
I had a wonderful surprise this weekend. I found out that both Chasing Phoenix and Sweet and Spicy Spells received five angel reviews from Fallen Angels!!
I’m pumped because this is the first review we’ve received for Sweet and Spicy. It was so much fun to write it, its nice to see people are liking it.
You can read the review for Chasing Phoenix here. And the review for Sweet and Spicy Spells here.
*giggles and does a snoopy dance*
Woohoo!! The Bond That Ties Us got a four rose review from My Book Cravings. Thanks to Robin S for the wonderful comments. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
You can check out the complete review here.
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.com
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
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