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Heart Thief [Mass Market Paperback]

Robin D. Owens
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Jun 3 2003 Celta
The story of Ruis Elder -- a man without psi powers on a world where they are prized. An outcast, Ruis must overcome all society to survive, pursue his passion for restoring ancient Earth technology, and win his love -- Judge Ailim D'SilverFir.

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On the planet Celta, founded by adherents of a Wiccan-like religion whose followers have psionic, or psychic, talents, Ruis Elder is an outcast on trial for his life. Not only doesn't he possess psionic talent but his mere presence nullifies the powers of others. Ailim Silver Fir, a judge and a strong empath, finds peace for the first time in her life when Ruis' null field gives her respite from the chaos of all the feelings that incessantly swirl around her. Sentenced to exile, Ruis sneaks back into Druida to hide in the spaceship that first brought humans to the planet, and he endears himself to the ship's artificial intelligence. As Ailim and Ruis fall more in love, they uncover the dirty deeds that stripped him of his inheritance and rightful place. Owens has crafted a fine romance that is also a successful science fantasy yarn with terrific world building. The second in a series, following Heart Mate (2001), Owens' latest stands on its own. Diana Tixier Herald
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Robin D. Owens is the RITA Award-winning author of Heart Duel and Heart Thief.


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5.0 out of 5 stars Robin's best Heart book! Aug 29 2004
By Deborah MacGillivray TOP 500 REVIEWER
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Heart Thief is a follow up to the brilliant HeartMate. (Heart Duel is next in the series and i hope to see a long line of Heart books ahead!!) It stands alone, but one has the purest thrill reading them in order. Owens took Ancient Celt-pagan lore & projected it on her imaginary planet of Celta. Centuries ago, Earth-travellers left on 3 ships and stumbled onto a world they called Celta. People of the original families arrived with "Flair", witchcraft or magick, and over the centuries these powers have been refined, amplified. Each person is born with power, which 'specialness' their talents that set them on their course in careers, and if lucky, reveals their HeartMate. Born of 13 royal houses, people of with Flair rule Celta.

In HeartMate, Ruis Elder was the thief who first stole, and then returned, the HeartGift T'Ash had made for his HeartMate. Ruis Elder is arrested for this and other thefts, but he was only using the gems he stole to repair machines the original settlers brought with them from Earth. Ruis finds solace and sanity in repairing these long neglected devices. He tries to pretend he does not care; he is a Null and knows his arrest could end with his death.

Ruis has been hunted by his Uncle Baucus T'Elder. Ruis was the Heir to the House of Elder, but after the death of his father and mother, it is discovered he is a Null. Baucus uses this to rob Ruis of his birthright. Baucus is a villain of the first class. He tortured Ruis as a child, and has murdered to secure his rise to Captain of the FirstFamilies. And he wants Ruis dead, for only then will he rest secure in his hold on the House of Elder.

Ailim D' SilverFir is a Judge of Celta. She assumed the head of her house upon her mother's death. She is a Telempath, who uses her ability to read others thoughts to judge those brought before her. But she has to go before the FirstFamily Council, to beg for a loan because her house is in peril. She is so tired for it's hard to always hear the thoughts of others, to know their inner most feelings. Especially when her family is so selfish, greedy and fights her in everything.

While she waits to be called concerning the status on her loan request to save her House, she is surprised by the man waiting sentencing. Ruis Elder brings her peace. She recognises he is a Null, but instead of being fearful or repulsed, she finds his Nullness gives her tranquillity. With him, she does not have to expend the vast Flair energy just to protect herself from the constant intrusion of everyone's thoughts. Since his Null void stops the powers of everyone around him, she finds a haven of peace when she is with Ruis.

With FamKitty flying around on a mini saucer, a spaceship to make HAL jealous, characters from the first novel, and a potent, sexy forbidden romance between Ruis and Ailim, Owen scores BIG with another Winner! HeartMate was just so original, so special it was hard to envision a writer pulling off a second tour de force and make it as marvellous. Most movies and books with sequels, witness the sequels rarely matching the freshness, the spark of brilliance of the original. That is NOT the case with Heart Thief. If anything, it's even better! Eagerly waiting Heart Duel ( Faster Robin! Cannot wait!!)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book with so much HEART Mar 24 2004
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have read Robin Owen's other book, Heartmate - and WOW. But frankly, I loved this book so much. It's a keeper and one I will take down and reread again. I don't do that with many books.

I loved the Kitty in this, the Fam. Such a "real" cat attitude. I love the romance, but wow could I go for Ruis. He is truly a heart thief - for he stole mine.

Have order Heart Duel coming out next week and cannot wait.
Such a feeling writer

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent! Dec 3 2003
By Wm19
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I liked this book far better than the first one. While the characters in the first book seemed a bit awkward, the characters in this second book really worked for me. The hero was strong, tormented, alone, but kept his dignity. The heroine is of high rank, but not b/c she was born with a silver spoon, but because of her own merit (she's the Supreme Judge in their city), and she's also gracious and strong. Unlike the other review, I really liked the conversations with the Fams (telepathic pets) b/c it showed how the Hero had someone to care for him when he was exiled and condemned. Both main characters were admirable people and they acted like adults (no shallow, selfish stupidity or annoying misunderstandings with this author). Considering the story is set in an imaginary world where almost everyone has a mental/paranormal power, their story was well-fleshed out and believable. Their powers, while seemingly irreconcilable, meshed perfectly. This was an excellent book. I'm supposed to be studying for my law exams, but I stayed up until 4 am to finish this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!!
Okay, I usually am not moved enough to ever even consider reveiwing anything, but this book was absolutely the best on that I've ever read. Read more
Published on Mar 25 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars Not half as good as this writer's first novel !
I'm sorry, but I just couldn't get into this book. The harder I tried, the more I failed. This book wasn't half as good as this writer's first book. Read more
Published on Nov 21 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent follow up
WOW! I enjoyed this book, great characters (including the spaceship), interesting, unusual twists and turns. Just plain fantastic!
Published on Nov 4 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars the best new author for futuristic romances around today!
I have just finished reading Heart Thief, I ordered it as soon as I read Heartmate, and I can't wait for her next book! Read more
Published on Sep 15 2003 by Cherlin
5.0 out of 5 stars A definite keeper
I just finished HEART THIEF. What a great read. I loved the first book, HEART MATE, and it is still my favorite, but this one is oh so delicious. Read more
Published on Sep 6 2003 by Cynthia Woolf
3.0 out of 5 stars Sorry Robin!!!
This just did not compare to HeartMate. I really did not feel the love connection between to the two characters. The Fams were tedious. Maybe the next one will be better.
Published on Aug 27 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars A Delight to Read!
The next best thing to reading a good book is being able to tell people about it. HART THIEFT is one such book. Read more
Published on Aug 12 2003 by Phillip B. Spotts
5.0 out of 5 stars Sensual, Magical, Wonderful!! I love this book.
This is a keeper (one of those rare books that I keep forever instead of give away when I'm done). I don't have much space, so a book really has to be special to keep. Read more
Published on July 26 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Winner of the WordWeaving Award for Excellence
In a world where flair determines power and position, Ruis Elder has none, being a Null. As a teen, his abusive uncle stripped him of his birthright, and gleefully abused his young... Read more
Published on July 16 2003 by C. Penn
5.0 out of 5 stars What a fantastic sequel
Read 'Heartmate' first, because it's such a good book and because both Rand and Danith also appear extensively in Heart Thief. Read more
Published on July 8 2003 by K. Newman
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