SOULS' EMBRACE

One night Mauren dreams of the perfect man, only to wake and find his image perfectly etched on her mind. The next night his spirit suddenly and sweetly visits hers from afar. It is the beginning of a courtship of souls that will bring Mauren to fall impossibly in love with a charming, enigmatic soldier named Kier, stationed hundreds of miles away. But when Kier mysteriously loses contact with her, Mauren is determined to find him, alive or dead. Her quest brings her to seek the help of the charismatic Master Xiturias, a man of great psychic power. Xiturias swears his assistance, but his growing obsession with Mauren corrupts him. As Mauren falls more and more under the Master's spell, it could mean the end of hope for her and Kier.

Souls' Embrace explores the spiritual and erotic journey of a woman torn between sacred devotion to her ideal soulmate and the irresistible allure of a magical sage determined to possess her. Set in a fantastical medieval world, the story plays out as the classic conflict between the bright and dark sides of sexuality. It is a tale packed with adventure, unforgettable characters, intensely sensual sex scenes, and a transcendent love story.

 

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Publisher: Living Beyond Reality Press
Re-Publication Date: February 2006
Genre: Sensual Paranormal Romance (tasteful but graphic love scenes)
Word Count: 71,000
eBook ISBN: 978-0-9778722-1-3
eBook Pages: 124
Available Formats: Adobe Reader (pdf), Microsoft Reader (lit), Kindle and Mobipocket
eBook Price: $4.99 (15% off from LBR Press)
Trade Paperback ISBN: 978-0-9778722-2-0
Pages: 196
Trade Paperback Price: $9.99 (15% off from LBR Press)
Cover Art: Diana Laurence & Katie Nelson

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REVIEWS FOR SOULS' EMBRACE:

FOUR STARS from Kara Hash, Sime~Gen    Souls’ Embrace is a lovely, intense, magical tale...a deeply erotic, loving journey. We share with Mauren her longing, her hope, and her connection with Kier. The book never degenerates into corniness or uses the physical love the characters share to shock the reader. Eroticism is always used to move the book forward and to show us deeper levels of the characters’ minds. In particular, the growing obsession Xiturias has for Mauren is gripping and horrifying on many levels.
    The book’s strengths definitely reside in the descriptions of the bond between Mauren and Kier. It is so real, so believable, and so well developed that you cannot help but be drawn into it and with that, be drawn into Mauren and Kier’s lives. You want them to be together; and in rooting for them, you are transported into their world. Equally strong is the description of Xiturias’s descent into obsession and wickedness. You are given a strong sense that Xiturias was always tempted, but before Mauren the temptation was not directly to his weakness. Mauren hits him directly where he is weak, and his fall is believable and horrible.
     Soul’s Embrace will appeal to any reader who is looking for more than just romance and superficial sex. This book is a strong 4 of 5 stars. It has a supernatural romance, strong main characters, and a lovely ending. It’s one you’ll read again and again.
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FOUR ANGELS from Susan T, Fallen Angel Reviews    Souls’ Embrace is an enchanting love story which poses many questions. Can two soul mates find each other through space and time? Can they fall in love without physically meeting? Can a woman resist powerful magic to stay true to her soul mate? Souls’ Embrace has likable characters and a strong storyline. The dialogue between Mauren and Kier is just lovely. Heck, I could see how she could fall in love with him even without laying eyes on him. Souls’ Embrace is a highly sensual book. The erotic tension permeates through it. Not having read any of Ms. Laurence’s previous works, Souls’ Embrace was a great introduction to her works. This reader will definitely keep an eye out for her books.
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FOUR STARS from Dianne Nogueras, Ecataromance.com    Soul’s Embrace by Diana Laurence is captivatingly sensual. This book is a mixture of fantasy and sensual romance at its best. Diana Laurence is a creative author. She manages to ensnare her readers with a fairy tale like romance that is so sensually captivating, that you have no other choice but to continue reading. I look forward to reading more of Ms. Laurence’s work.
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READER COMMENTS ON SOULS' EMBRACE:

From reader Jennie B.:    "Souls' Embrace"...was a great story, with two sympathetic and witty lovers, a tormented adversary, and more than a touch of mysticism. I couldn't help but compare your book with some of the paperbacks published by major companies. Many of today's romances are ho-hum, nothing-new-under-the-sun. It's the small press and the e-press which support the authors who write the innovative stories. Bravo!

From reader Constance P.:    I was really impressed with your writing. Period. It was not the sex. The characters were great and I found Xiturias a fascinating fellow. Anyway, the whole drama, the plot ( ...loved the eye of the Virgin...really good stuff!), the descriptive prose and the sex were more than I bargained for!

From reader Liz R.:    I so thoroughly enjoyed it. I was so caught up in the book and characters, I was chargrined when I had to put it down for the night and wait until the next night to read on. I do plan to get the complete line of your work. Thank you for the enjoyable read!

From reader Cinnamon1181:    I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I usually don’t venture into this genre, but a friend of mine suggested that I take a look at it. I wasn’t disappointed. It delivered a fresh and new insight to a band of new characters. Descriptive powers were at an all time high because the writer let the characters develop in the readers' mind; in other words letting them utilize their imagination. The plot leads you through the book and you as the reader eagerly followed. I am currently anticipating the next release from this writer.I say job well done!