Donna Boyd Livres

In finely crafted prose and lush detail, Donna Boyd weaves a spell-binding tapestry of romance and suspense set against richly imagined landscapes of sensuousness. An intense saga of love and betrayal, The Passion is a story of those who walk the fine line between man beast. On the eve of a brutal murder in contemporary Manhattan, Alexander Devoncroix finally reveals to his son and heir a tightly guarded chapter in the family history, which is know to no outsiders. In a world in which a superior race of werewolved holds the positions of power, human and werewolf segregation had become the norm. But for the first time, the leaders of the pack have accepted a human. In dazzling nineteenth century Paris, we meet three pivotal the young human Tessa LeGuerre, who falls under the spell of a very powerful, very sensual werewolf; Alexander Devoncroix, the charismatic werewolf who adores humans too well, but whose ultimate loyalty is to the pack; and Elise, the imperial pack leader who lays claim to Alexander. Beloved "pet" of select members of the pack, Tessa naively embraces all things werewolf--an ambition that results in unspeakable tragedy.

Set against a backdrop of dazzling magic and soaring suspense, the story follows three immortal souls whose destinies intertwine through fearless ambition. Their quest to alter the course of history brings both extraordinary power and profound consequences, ultimately threatening their own existence and way of life. Themes of fate and longing weave through this epic tale, exploring the sacrifices made in the pursuit of greatness.

Set against a backdrop of anticipated healing, the story quickly spirals into a nightmare. As characters confront their pasts and seek solace, unforeseen horrors emerge, challenging their resilience and sanity. The narrative delves into themes of trauma and the fragility of recovery, exploring how quickly hope can turn into despair.

Nicholas Devoncroix, Sohn eines ermordeten Unternehmenschefs und Werwolf-Anführers, kämpft um Frieden zwischen rivalisierenden Gruppen. Nach einem Flugzeugabsturz in Alaska wird er von Hannah Braselton North gerettet, die glaubt, einen seltenen Wolf zu finden. Ein altes Buch enthüllt die Geschichte der Devoncroix und der Werwölfe.

Die Psychotherapeutin Anne Kramer hat einen neuen Patienten, dessen Charme sie rasch erliegt. Und er erzählt ihre seine ungeheuerliche Lebensgeschichte: Um im Alten Ägypten die Kunst der Alchemie zu erlernen, besuchen er und zwei Freunde die magische Schule im Haus des Ra. Obwohl sie bald über ungeahnte Kräfte verfügen, fühlen sie sich eher von der verbotenen dunklen Magie angezogen. Getrieben von der Sehnsucht, die ideale Welt zu erschaffen, durchstreifen sie die Jahrtausende und verlieren sich in den Wirren des Mittelalters. Bis sich zwei von ihnen im Venedig der Renaissance wiederbegegnen ... »Dieser fesselnde Roman über Magie und Unsterblichkeit erinnert an Anne Rice' große Erfolge.« (Publishers Weekly)