Sarianna was a cool, confident businesswoman, an outcast from the East determined to regain her rightful status. Gryph was an intense mercenary respected and feared throughout the opulent cities and savage frontiers of the West. But from the moment they met, fate made them one. Was it their destiny to be bound to a force that both captivated and frightened them?
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Setting: The Planet Windarra, sometime in the future
Sensuality: 8
Sensuality: 8
Born and raised in the far-off East on the Planet Windarra, Sariana Dayne's business expertise is desperately needed by the West sector's flamboyant Avylyn clan, but even her cool logic can't solve a serious business theft. Desperate, she devises a scheme to employ a member of the warrior Shield clan in the recovery operation. Unfortunately for Sariana's peace of mind, her practical plan turns shaky when she gazes into the fierce eyes of the Shield mercenary Gryph Chassyn, and realizes that she may have bitten off more than she can chew. Gryph takes one look at Sariana and decides that she's one of the few women in the world who could become his Shield mate. Unfamiliar with the West sector's Shield society, Sariana can't even guess what mating with Gryph will do to her life--she only knows he stirs a depth of passion in her that she can't deny. Before she grasps the consequences, Sariana is allied with the powerful mercenary and they set off on a dangerous journey to recover the stolen prism cutter. Along the way, they discover unexpected possibilities in their bonding, even as their lives are threatened with deadly peril. And if they can only survive the obstacles, Gryph and Sariana just may change the future of Shield society forever.
The multitalented Krentz flexes her fantasy muscles in this absorbing story of love on a planet far, far away. The heroine is sharp-tongued and quick-witted and she's paired with a hero who is equally intelligent and physically powerful. As expected from Krentz, the fast-paced story is expertly plotted with superb sexual tension in all the right places. Small wonder that Krentz is on the shortlist of the most successful romance authors of the decade; two chapters into this novel and you'll know exactly why she's so popular. --Lois Faye Dyer
About the Author
Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of fifty New York Times bestsellers. In addition to her fiction writing, she is the editor of, and a contributor to, a non-fiction essay collection, DANGEROUS MEN AND ADVENTUROUS WOMEN: ROMANCE WRITERS ON THE APPEAL OF THE ROMANCE published by the University of Pennsylvania Press. She earned a B.A. in History from the University of California at Santa Cruz and went on to obtain a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University in California. Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian in both academic and corporate libraries. She is married and lives with her husband, Frank, in Seattle, Washington.
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Shield's Lady is one of the all time great futuristic romance novels. The concept of an alien race within a race (Shields) is terrific. Krentz wrote this book about 10 years ago under the name Amanda Glass. At the time it was groundbreaking. I think I've read this book about 20 times. As another reviewer stated, I would LOVE to read more about the Shields, and especially the daughter of the couple in this book.
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I have to admit, I was disappointed. Granted, this is a reprint of a 10 year old book, but it should have stayed there in memory. I did not read many romances then as most of them seemed to involve women who were "pounced on" (marginally acceptable) or raped (completely unacceptable)and the rest of the book telling you why it is OK 'cause they "were meant for each other." No way! I gave it 3 stars as this book has some redeeming factors and the hero isn't as bad as some. The heroine is childish, but improves. I prefer Jayne's newer stuff.
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This book combines the "road trip" adventure of "Sweet Starfire" (still JAK's best futuristic) and the battle between the sexes element of "Crystal Flame."
JAK makes it possible to believe that these characters are destined to be together. She picks characters who are great together because they're different in all the right ways and alike in other ways. In the hands of another author, the concept of the "Shield" might have been silly, but JAK makes it work.
I wish JAK would write more romances set in the far future, like this one, instead of her more recent futurstic series. People like _these_ books more.
Anne M. Marble, All About Romance
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I have read and re-read this book so many times I have to tell everyone that this is just so great that I wish the author would write several sequel stories! Read more
Published on April 2 2000
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Well worth waiting for
I had heard of this book for a long time and as a big fan of Jayne's books, I looked everywhere for it. When I finally found it, I took the whole evening to savor it. And I did. Read more
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I couldn't put this book down! Jayne Ann Krentz will actually transport you in time with this funny and witty novel. A definite read to add to your list. Read more
Published on Jan 25 2000 by Karen
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What a find!
I had never read any of Ms. Krentz writings; but she is a writer I will be adding to my list. Her characters, although from another world, are beliveable and delighful. Read more
Published on Mar 30 1999
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It got my husband's attention...
I enjoyed to story line and the character's in the story...but what go my attention is the fact that my husband who dislikes romances sat down and read this story from start to... Read more
Published on Aug 25 1998
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Sci fi meets romance as only Jayne Anne Krentz can do
A piece of trivia - this book was published in 1989 under Amanda Glass. I read this before I read any Krentz. Read more
Published on Nov 24 1997 by A. Dolan
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A new world worth exploring
I find that I keep coming back to this book and re-reading it whenever my life verges on "quiet desperation. Read more
Published on Dec 22 1996
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Engaging characters and believable location.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were funny and as in all of Ms. Krentz's books, the female lead was not a wimp. Read more
Published on Jun 29 1996
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