Tempted by Fate
Authors: Kate Perry
Tags: #Fiction, #General, #Romance, #Paranormal, #Fantasy
| Tempted by Fate | |
| Guardians of Destiny [3] | |
| Kate Perry | |
| Hachette Digital, Inc. (2010) | |
| Rating: | **** |
| Tags: | Fiction, General, Romance, Paranormal, Fantasy |
"
VERDICT
Compelling, action-packed, and threaded through with relentless evil, smoldering sexuality, and dynamic magic, this story engages readers from the get-go and doesn't let them come up for air until the end. Latest in Perry's 'Guardians of Destiny' series, this title is complete in itself, though readers will enjoy the earlier books, as well." (
Library Journal
)
"Settle in, as the Guardians of Destiny are back for round three in Perry's exhilarating series. There is sadness and a dark loneliness to this heroine, which Perry shakes up by setting her on a collision course with a by-the-rules homicide investigator. Perry's storytelling skills just keep getting better and better!" (
RT Book Reviews
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Jill M. Smith
_ )
"
TEMPTED BY FATE
is a great addition to the
Guardians of Destiny
series and introduces us to many complex characters. I encourage everyone who likes women who can take care of themselves with a little bit of Chinese magic thrown in to run out and get
TEMPTED BY FATE
. You will definitely enjoy this story and its paranormal aspects that will rock your world." (
Romance Reviews Today
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Carolyn Crisher
_ )
"Kate Perry's third book in the Guardians of Destiny Series, TEMPTED BY FATE, was a kick ass romance from beginning to end. Willow and Rick have great chemistry and the world Perry has created has shown the depth of each character in such a way that you know them better than some of your friends. This book rocked as a standalone but was even better after I went out and bought the first two books in the Guardian of Destiny Series. My only complaint is having to wait for the next book." (
Freshfiction.com
)
"Kate Perry does it again with her novel,
Tempted by Fate
, a book in The Guardians of Destiny Series, one that is sure to intrigue and captivate readers everywhere." (
Singletitles.com
)
"This is a good story of magical powers and otherworldly love, with darkly evil bad guys and hot good guys. Paranormal romance fans will love it." (
Parkersburg News Sentinel
)
"Spellbinding, sensual, and full of nonstop entertainment, this read kept me on edge...Be prepared to fall into a world of ancient Chinese magic and smoldering guardians you won't wish to escape from anytime soon." (
romancejunkiesreviews.com on CHOSEN BY DESIRE
)
"This is exciting and simply terrific. Original and inventive...[the] story is so exceptional that it can only earn the top rating. Looking forward to the sequel!" (
Romancereviews.com
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Donna Doyle on MARKED BY PASSION
_ )
"A sexy hero and action packed . . I thoroughly enjoyed it!" (_
Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Pleasure on MARKED BY PASSION
_ )
"Kate Perry has created a sexy world of kick-ass action! You'll want to immerse yourself in MARKED BY PASSION, the first in a thrilling new series, complete with a smoldering hero and the toughest, sassiest heroine around." (_
Veronica Wolff, author of Sword of the Highlands on MARKED BY PASSION
_ )
"Get ready to stay up late, Kate Perry has written a fabulous blend of urban fantasy and romance. MARKED BY PASSION is filled with unique mythology, exciting plot twists, and sizzling chemistry between its characters. I will be impatiently waiting for the next Guardians of Destiny novel." (_
Jeaniene Frost New York Times bestseller of One Foot in the Grave on MARKED BY PASSION
_ )
"The paranormal world feels real and the plot is action-packed and super-sexy." (
www.bookpage.com on MARKED BY PASSION
)
"The paranormal world feels real and the plot is action-packed and super-sexy in Kate Perry's
Marked by Passion
." (
Bookpage on MARKED BY PASSION
)
"Perry kicks off a first-person urban fantasy series, the Guardians of Destiny, by introducing readers to Gabrielle Sansouchi Chin. This is a great premise with an interesting but stubborn protagonist. Keep an eye out on this author and series." (
Romantic Times BookReviews
)
Willow Tarata is a Guardian who trusts no one. She hunts those who prey on the vulnerable. And she's driven by a vengeful goal-find the man who murdered her mother. Yet suddenly Willow's quarry now has
her
on the run . . . straight into the sights of San Francisco's most dangerous detective.
Three bizarre murders have Inspector Rick Ramirez baffled-and determined to uncover the truth. But to catch the real killer, he needs the help of his prime suspect, Willow Tarata, even though this fierce and sexy blonde is challenging his professional cool. And now, unless they believe in each other and trust their deepest instincts, a relentless evil will end both Willow's and Rick's life-and claim this Guardian's extraordinary powers forever . . . (2010)
EMPTED
BY
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K
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P
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FOREVER
NEW YORK
BOSTON
Yanking her against him, Ramirez clicked the handcuffs shut on the other wrist. “You’re not going anywhere, Willow Tarata.”
She pressed herself against Ramirez. The better to distract him.
His body reacted to hers instantly. Unfortunately, her body reacted, too.
His arms tightened on her. Wrapping his hand in her hair, he arched her back until his eyes filled her vision. His energy surrounded her, trying to drug her and pull her under. Focused on her lips, he lowered his head, stopping a breath away. She waited, unable to breathe.
His mouth parted, hovering just above hers. “ ‘You have the right to remain silent.’ ”
She let a kittenish smile curve her lips. “I’m sure I couldn’t be able to keep quiet.”
“ ‘Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.’ ”
“I’d rather you be used against me.”
“Stop it.” His jaw tightened.
But she noticed he didn’t push her away…
C
enturies ago, in a time before man fought his wars with iron and steel, a group of monks lived in peaceful seclusion in a monastery in Southeast China. They studied nature and its wonders, ever fascinated with the world in which they existed. Joyfully, they welcomed anyone within their fold who showed similar interest and piety.
As time passed, man changed. Instead of coveting knowledge, man coveted power. Instead of revering earth and its bounty, man revered its riches.
For ages, the monks remained untouched by avarice and corruption, but eventually the chaotic world encroached on their tranquil one. Neighboring gangs besieged and battered them, for no reason other than to wreak havoc.
And so to protect their way of life, the holy men developed an art of war. As there were five elements in Chinese cosmology, they created five correlating fighting principles, documented in five scrolls. One scroll for each element: earth, fire, wood, metal, water.
Over time, the monks became so adept at harnessing the elements that they developed other abilities. Each element had its own set of powers, and each secret was recorded in the scrolls for future generations to learn.
Tales of the extraordinary leaked through the provinces, until they reached the ears of one particularly ruthless overlord.
Amazed, he journeyed to the monastery to begin his own study.
The monks were impressed by the man’s seemingly pious mien, but one, Wei Lin, saw within the overlord’s heart to the truth: the man coveted the sacred scrolls and their ability to unlock the mysteries of nature and man. To possess the scrolls was to possess unlimited potential for power.
To protect the world from the overlord’s greed, Wei Lin stole the scrolls from the monastery and left under the cover of night.
For decades, he searched before he found five families worthy enough to guard them. One family for each scroll, led by men so virtuous they could resist the temptation to harness the powers for their own gain.