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Paranormal Romance |
~ Linda Ciletti ~
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HOME PAGE: www.lindaciletti.net
EMAIL ADDRESS: l.rodkey@comcast.net
AUTHOR'S BIO: Linda Ciletti, a native of Western Pennsylvania, is a long time member of the Greensburg Writers' Group, and the Ligonier Valley Writers. She is a past member of Romance Writers of America. She has been writing for approximately thirteen years and has placed in numerous RWA chapter sponsored contests. She works full-time as an Educational Programs Coordinator at a local college and has completed a French minor. Linda is also a doll artist. She has four grown children, a delightful grandson and granddaughter, five cats and four goldfish. You can visit her website at www.lindaciletti.net
REVIEWS/QUOTES:
Linda Ciletti has created a powerful love story between Alys and Draegon. It will leave you anxious for the turn of each page. The slow developing romance is sweet and passionate at the same time. Draegon’s Lair will leave you wishing you could transport yourself into the novel and become the characters. I would highly recommend this novel to any romance enthusiast. -- 4 Stars, Melissa Curran, Scribesworld, http://www.scribesworld.com/reviews/
I loved this book. Beautiful story.
Draegon's Lair: A stirring medieval Beauty and the Beast novel that will keep you up at night to see what happens next. I had to take a week off before I could even write the review. I was at a loss for words (and THAT doesn’t happen too often, I assure you). I am in complete awe. Prepare to be swept away. Dialogue that is wonderfully pleasing to the senses and makes you feel like you were there. A hero and heroine you’ll get attached to. This is among the best medievals I’ve read. This is her first published book. I hope that Ms. Ciletti writes more books and soon. -- 4+ Stars, Shelley DeWayne, Suite 101, http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/romance_novel_review/60472
Linda Ciletti’s Draegon’s Lair exhibits an extraordinary classic example of the well known and loved movie “Man in the Iron Mask.” Amazingly developed, you will find it burrows deep into your heart and refuses to leave. Linda Ciletti has created a powerful love story between Alys and Draegon. Together, Alys and Draegon form a lasting relationship whose foundation is derived from the strong emotional bond each can offer the other. As Draegon’s Lair draws to its dramatic climax, readers will be spellbound, not only by the story, memorable characters and the moral dilemma, but by Ms. Ciletti’s sheer storytelling ability. This is one which you should plan ahead to read from beginning to end. -- Suzie Housely, Myshelf, http://www.myshelf.com/romance/01/draegonslair.htm
This is a timeless story of passion, love and destiny that keeps you guessing what will happen on the next page. Draegon's Lair is well written and develops at a slow even pace so you feel the characters' deep emotions, be it love, fear or passion. -- 4 Stars, Mary Gramlich, Historical Romance Club, www.historicalromanceclub.com
Draegon's Lair: Ms. Ciletti has written a wonderful historical romance. The fear that overwhelms Draegon as he discovers love for the first time is poignant. Alys is a character that I felt deeply for as well. The scenes are filled with romance, fear and a breath of new found freedom. I was enticed to keep reading as the characters always found themselves in trouble. This reason alone makes for an entertaining read. For lovers of historical romances, this is a book that should be on your shelf. -- 5 Cups, Liadan, Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance, Reviewer for Karen Find Out About New Book
Draegon's Lair:
The first thing I have to say about DRAEGON'S LAIR and
what stood out for me the most, is the wonderful medieval feel this story has.
Thankfully, the dialogue is written more in tune with that time period than
having them all speak today's English (i.e., "Pray, I know not your name," as
opposed to "Pray, I don't know your name.") It really set the atmosphere of the
book and kept me right smack in the middle of the time period I was supposed to
be in. As to a quick summary, DRAEGON'S LAIR is about two physically and
emotionally wounded souls, who, through a series of trials and tribulations,
come to love and heal each other for their happily-ever-after...
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DRAEGON'S LAIR was a book that I did enjoy, read fast, and that had a
wonderfully tender love scene between Draegon and Alys near the end. Linda
Ciletti shows she has a wonderful medieval writing voice, just perfect for
telling tales of knights in shining armor coming to the aid of damsels in
distress.
Draegon's Lair
struck me on two levels. First, it is a wonderful historical romance, one of the
best I've ever read - and I've been reading them for over 40 years. Ms. Ciletti
plays the factions of good and evil off each other with the ease of an orchestra
conductor. The plot has several delightful twists and turns and her character
development is superb. Bastion, Draegon's evil twin brother, chills me to the
core as he torments and abuses beautiful Alys both verbally and physically. Some
heroes are so downright pure that they are virtually untouchable. Not so with
Draegon. Although he is brave and honorable to a fault, Draegon's doubts and
fears make him vulnerable and I bonded with him over the course of the novel.
Second, Ms. Ciletti has a great deal to say about surviving abusive
relationships and how our own insecurities may cloak and hide us from the life
we were born to live. Draegon is a prisoner of darkness and shadow, keeping the
world at bay lest his true appearance be revealed. And yet, when he finally
allows the hood to fall, he is surprised by what people really think about him.
This is a lesson for us all. Well done, Ms. Ciletti! Well done.
-- Ann B. Keller,
author of Briggen
KnightStalker:
Ms. Ciletti has written a wonderful book with
realistic and colorful characters. I especially liked the way Michel reacted to
today's technology and what he thinks is happening. When Rachael turned on a
light, he throws holy water on her, thinking she is a witch. Rachael has a
number of internal battles throughout the book, worrying what would be best for
both her and her son. Timmy is a clever and determined five-year-old boy who,
like most of his age, can usually get what he wants with both his mother and
Michel. These and many other little points make this book work on all levels.
-- Hollie, Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance, Reviewer for Karen Find Out
About New Books,
Knightstalker: Linda Ciletti is an author to
keep an eye on for any of her releases because they are not to be missed. I
adored this story, and it kept me glued to the pages as the adventure and danger
increased to a breaking point where one will survive, and one must die. Ms.
Ciletti is a talented author, with a skill to bring her characters to life, and
to create people that the reader will truly care about. Her hero, Michel, is a
rare treat as he copes with life in the future with several very humorous
moments as he discovers the joys of today’s world, and learning to cope with the
ladies in the 21st century! Please read this story for a fabulous evening’s
entertainment. Turn off the television (as I did) and lose yourself in the
adventures of a lifetime as the past meets the present, and good overcomes evil.
I loved the ending, and I would love to read further stories about this
couple.(hint hint) Thank you, Ms. Ciletti, for the joy your story brings to the
readers. --CATANETWORK
Knightstalker: This gripping tale from Linda
Ciletti took my breath away and will take yours too. Michel, the French speaking
chivalrous knight is a dreamboat of a hero and little Timmy, a seer in the
making, is a delight too.
In a cliffhanger of a finale, good triumphs evil and Michel keeps his Knight's vow to return to the fold of his new family for a wonderful happily ever after. A superb tale that shouldn't be missed. I recommend it whole-heartedly...well done Linda Ciletti. I look forward to other fantasy adventures from this author. -- BETWEEN THE LINES: Reviewer: Raakhee Suryaprakash, Ribboned: Fantastic! - Sensuous, WRDF Review http://blog.lyndacoker.net:80/2009/07/01/wrdf-review-of-knightstalker-by-linda-ciletti.aspx
CONGER BOOK REVIEWS
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KnightStalker by multi-published author Linda Ciletti is an exceptional tale of good vs. evil, when a chivalrous medieval knight suddenly appears into present times to do battle for a solo mother and her small son. How could she not fall in love with him?
CONGER BOOK REVIEWS Review:
KnightStalker
is
a beautifully written romantic tale, in keeping with the original French
Romances of old. It is a reminder that knights of the medieval period always
kept their promises. Michel, the French knight, has vowed to return to Rachael
and Timmy, no matter what… but can he keep his promise when he battles the evil
knight, Ruford of Banesford in an unknown present-day city? If you like really
romantic romances, you are really going to enjoy this one, as Rachael and Michel
struggle against their passion for one another to stay true to their own goals.
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