Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Straight Reading from the Library: Danube in Candlelight by Stephanie Burkhart


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READ THE BLURB


Morgan Duma has always known she's different. Her eyes have unusual gold rings around her irises, a trait she's inherited from her father. She's faster and stronger than most. Her endurance and stamina allow her to complete tasks in a quick and efficient fashion. Since she was a little girl, she knew there was only one man for her -- Adam Varga.

Morgan learned to dance in Adam's arms. They grew up playing the piano together. Adam's calm, soothing presence was the perfect compliment to her restless soul. Not only that, he shared her differences down to his feral eyes.

Enter Zoltan Kristos, Hungary's Minister of Reconstruction. He shares those same golden eyes that Morgan possesses. After Zoltan carries her mother out of a blazing fire, Morgan's life takes a turn she doesn't expect. She discovers the reasons for her differences, and questions her very identity. Is Adam strong enough to be the man she needs him to be?

READ THE REVIEW


As always, author Stephanie Burkhart hits a home run with this book.

I've read some, but not all, of the books in this series so I have an acquaintance with most of these characters but it's been a while since I read them, and I didn't feel lost even though the previous stories were a bit fuzzy. Likely, a reader's greatest enjoyment of the book, though would be found if they had read the other books.

Ms. Burkhart's strength is her ability to describe ... everything. The characters, the setting, etc., are all so clear and unique. I feel as if I've visited Budapest, and that I know these people and become completely invested in them. It keeps me turning pages.

I really enjoyed watching Morgan and Adam realize they were becoming more than lifelong friends. There were times I wanted to bang their heads together and make them just TALK, but mostly the romance was sweet and touching.

I didn't know how to feel about Zoltan. Sometimes, he felt purely awful, but others he was quite heroic. I didn't feel as if he was right for Morgan, but I would love to read his own story.

The story wasn't always action-packed, but I never wanted to stop reading and I look forward to reading more in the series. 4 stars.

READ AN EXCERPT


She smiled. "The view alone is worth renting the apartment."

"So you approve?" He leaned closer, catching the faintest whiff of her lavender perfume, but sadly, it was mostly covered by the medical scents from the hospital.

"I adore the view." She turned to face him. Their eyes met. He raked a heated gaze over her figure. She worried her lower lip and demurely turned back to face the window.

"I adore the view, too." Adam reached out and cupped her chin. An intense physical awareness flared between them.

She hesitated. "Adam--"

"You want this."

"This... what?"

"You want me to kiss you."

"You're pretty certain of that."

"I just know what you want."

"You are infuriating. How could you possibly know what I want?" "Because it's in your eyes."

She placed her hands on his chest and admitted as much. Heat flared between them, actually making the space between them warm. His pulse spiked. Blood rushed to his manhood. He took her lips, savoring her taste. Her mouth hinted of tokaji. Sweet. Honeyed. They drank each other in. He curved his hand around the nape of her neck and pulled her closer. God, her mouth was so velvety and smooth.

Her body pressed against the length of him, her curves hugging his muscles. His manhood pressed against her thigh. She arched closer to him. How responsive she was. She placed her hands on his shoulders and deepened the kiss.

MEET THE AUTHOR


Stephanie Burkhart is a 911 dispatcher for LAPD. She was born and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire. After serving 11 years in the US Army she currently calls Castaic, California her home. Stephanie was married in Denmark in 1991 and has two young sons. She adores chocolate, is addicted to coffee and enjoys early morning walks. She's also an assistant den leader for her son's Cub Scout den and is a Boy Scout mom. She writes paranormal, contemporary, and steampunk romance and has two children's books published with 4RV Publishing.

WEBSITE: http://www.stephanieburkhart.com
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38 comments:

  1. If you had a book club, what would it be reading — and why?

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    1. Right I'm reading "Invastion of the Tearling" by Erika Johansen. There's a lot of questions left open - great for book club discussion.

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  2. Happy Hump Day and I appreciate the opportunity to win, thanks

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  3. What a great review. I loved the excerpt also.

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  4. This sounds like a great book, thanks for sharing your review!

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  5. I liked the excerpt. Sounds like a fabulous read.

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  6. What comes first for you--the story or the characters?

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    1. I would have to say the story. Once I have a plot, then I start to shape the characters. Thanks for asking!

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      Steph

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  7. Thanks for the giveaway; I like the excerpt. :)

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  8. Thank you so much for having me here today. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Here's the book trailer for Danube in Candlelight. Please enjoy! Smiles, Steph
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgzUIHCRN0I

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  9. This is a must-read!! Thank you for the reveal!

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  10. Congrats on the new book and good luck on the book tour!

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  11. I enjoyed reading the excerpt. This book sounds like such an interesting and intriguing read. Looking forward to checking out this book.

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  13. Great excerpt, sounds like a wonderful read. Entering under the name of Virginia

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  14. Great excerpt, sounds like a wonderful read. Entering under the name of Virginia

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  16. I have added this book to my TBR list and look forward to reading this book!

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  17. Sunday blessings and thanks again for the chance to win

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  18. Happy Monday and thanks so much for the giveaway

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  19. Where is your favorite spot to read?

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  24. Happy Memorial Day! Hope you have a fabulous holiday! Can't wait to read this book!

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  27. Good Afternoon, Happy Friday and thank you for this giveaway

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  28. Hope your weekend is great and thanking you for the giveaway

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  32. I want to know why she has such super strength and the gold in her eyes. Sounds interesting.

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  33. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win, I appreciate it

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