- Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; 1 edition (Nov 29 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312933886
- ISBN-13: 978-0312933883
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.7 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 204 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,678,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Susan Spencer Paul is a master storyteller! I want more please!"
--Ronda Thompson, New York Times bestselling author
--Ronda Thompson, New York Times bestselling author
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My Dearest Reader,
When you hear my story, perhaps you will think me a man unable to control his own hungers…his own temptations. But I warn you that I am no such thing. I am simply a man who knows what he wants, and what he can't live without.
It is only fair to tell you that my clan is one descended from magic. I have learned these powers are both a blessing and a curse--for the magic that flows through my blood controls my fate utterly and completely.
When I first saw the beautiful Loris, I knew she was my unoliaeth, my oneness, the woman I am destined to unite with for all eternity. At that moment, I allowed my passion to lead me to do the unthinkable: I employed a forbidden magic to win Loris's heart.
How did I know that my error would lead to a black curse that still haunts me today? How could I have known that the curse would irrevocably cast Loris' affection for me to another man?
Now I am left to ponder how I might win Loris back--black curse be damned. I believe there must be a way. For while it is the darkest realms of magic that keeps Loris from becoming mine, there is another power at play: the undying, unending love of one man for one woman. And I pray that in the end, that will be enough…
Your obedient servant,
Kian Seymour, Castle Tylluan, London
When you hear my story, perhaps you will think me a man unable to control his own hungers…his own temptations. But I warn you that I am no such thing. I am simply a man who knows what he wants, and what he can't live without.
It is only fair to tell you that my clan is one descended from magic. I have learned these powers are both a blessing and a curse--for the magic that flows through my blood controls my fate utterly and completely.
When I first saw the beautiful Loris, I knew she was my unoliaeth, my oneness, the woman I am destined to unite with for all eternity. At that moment, I allowed my passion to lead me to do the unthinkable: I employed a forbidden magic to win Loris's heart.
How did I know that my error would lead to a black curse that still haunts me today? How could I have known that the curse would irrevocably cast Loris' affection for me to another man?
Now I am left to ponder how I might win Loris back--black curse be damned. I believe there must be a way. For while it is the darkest realms of magic that keeps Loris from becoming mine, there is another power at play: the undying, unending love of one man for one woman. And I pray that in the end, that will be enough…
Your obedient servant,
Kian Seymour, Castle Tylluan, London
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4.4 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic fantasy romance, Nov 30 2005
By Harriet Klausner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Touch of Passion (Mass Market Paperback)
In 1811 London twins Kian and Dyfed Seymour keep visiting the Red Fox Inn owned by the Goodbodys. Kian realizes that the thirteen years old tavern wench Loris is his unolineth, his soulmate that will provide his oneness. However, he is stunned when the Goodbodys plan to sell Loris to Gregor Foss, owner of a brothel. Kian wins Loris in a card game, but when he goes to leave with her Gregor pulls out a gun and shoots him. Kian uses his magic skills to throw Gregor across the room. Gregor dies so the Guardians punish Kian for using "blood" magic by insuring Loris will detest his advances.
Three years later, Kian remains frustrated while he expects his sibling to end up with his beloved although Dyfed insists he has found his oneness in someone else. Kian needs a miracle to overcome his nightmare, but does not see any forthcoming. He expects to sacrifice his need for his beloved to find happiness with another.
TOUCH OF PASSION is a fantastic fantasy romance starring star-crossed lovers as Kian suffers for the tragedy that he inadvertently caused though he had solid reasoning, but the rules are strictly enforced and he knows it. His dilemma as his beloved soulmate becomes a woman just like he expected makes for an angst-laden deep tale. This is a powerful sequel stronger than the delightful TOUCH OF NIGHT. Now if Susan Spencer Paul provides us with the unolineth of the Great sorcerer Malachi.
Harriet Klausner
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rewarding story of magic and romance!, Jan 16 2006
By Rae Thompson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Touch of Passion (Mass Market Paperback)
I think this story was better than its predecessor, Touch of Night, where we first learned of Loris caring for Wales' Tylluan Manor, its baron Ffinian Seymour and his twins, Kian and Dyfed, with Loris and Kian always bickering with one another. This sequal provides a most satisfying reason as to why that is, and the story almost broke my heart in the telling! Kian is a powerful wizard and fated to be the next Dewin Mawr, head of the mystical families. Now that "dad" is married and out of the house, Kian is lord of Tylluan Manor and facing a baffling mystery as to who or what is killing the animals on his property without leaving a trace. He highly suspects the Seymours' long-time nemesis, Lord Llew, who lives next door. He also has the heartache of a blood curse placed on his relationship with Loris, because when he was trying to save her he killed a man in the process. He has found a way to be near her without hurting her; however, they cannot be truly united and this torments them both. In the meantime, twin bro Dyfed meets and tames a powerful sorceress from America, and she is the key to what is wreaking havoc on Tylluan's lands. EXCELLENT STORY from the first word to the end! I couldn't put it down! I anxiously await the next story of Malachi!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tough of Passion, Dec 25 2005
By AK "Bro" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Touch of Passion (Mass Market Paperback)
It only takes a moment for Kian Seymour to realise that Loris, the humble serving girl at a London inn, is his soul mate. Yes, she's too young, but if he takes her home to Wales, she will soon be of age and he can marry her then. Unfortunately, she has just been sold to a cruel man who refuses to release her, forcing Kian to first use trickery, then to actually have to kill with magic to save her. Because of this, he is cursed. Until he can break the curse, he will be unable to touch Loris without pain to the girl. Yet, he finds an enchantment that cloaks his true identity, allowing him to get to know his other half secretly and without pain over the years. Loris never guesses that her friend is none other than the man who she can barely stand to be around. Then, her past catches up with Loris, and she learns she has a grandfather who wants to know her. This happens just as clan wars threaten to destroy her adoptive family and magical beings terrorize the countryside. Kian and his brother must save their family from an evil alchemist with an old grudge. Moreover, Kian's need to break his curse has reached a critical stage. Somehow, the answer to both problems must be found, now.
This is a fairy tale for grown ups. Loris and Kian's story is somewhat reminescent of Psyche and Cupid's, but not quite. Like the Harry Potter books, here a magical world exists alongside the real one, with the ordinary people never knowing the truth. This is a delightful read, one to treasure. Though it is a second book in a series, there is no need to have read the first to enjoy this one.
Amanda Killgore
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