Recently named the world's chief clairvoyant, Cassandra Palmer still has a thorn in her side. As long as Cassie and a certain master vampire—the sizzling-hot Mircea—are magically bound to each other, her life will never be her own.
The spell that binds them can only be broken with an incantation found in the Codex Merlini, an ancient grimoire. The Codex's location has been lost in the present day, so Cassie will have to seek it out in the only place it can still be found—the past.
But Cassie soon realizes the Codex has been lost for a reason. The book is rumored to contain some seriously dangerous spells, and retrieving it may help Cassie to deal with Mircea, but it could also endanger the world.
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"I totally loved it!!! Finally she breaks the geis with of course no one other then Mircea!!! There is so much action just reading this book leaves you drained imagine poor Cassie. I can't wait for the next book i hope her and Mircea have more of a relationship in this one. "
— Daisy (5 out of 5 stars)
Holloway's masterful control infuses drama into key scenes yet avoids melodrama. In all, this well-crafted story and Holloway's soothing vocals are a satisfying pair.
— AudioFile“Karen Chance will enthrall you with her world of vampires, mages, and a fair maiden tough enough to kick their butts.”
— USA Today“Cassie—in her struggles between her passionate need for independence, her burgeoning feelings for Mircea, and her conflicts with her new role as Pythia—is a well-rounded character, and the intensity and complexity of the plot puts her through her paces physically, emotionally, and psychically.”
— Publishers Weekly“Cynthia Holloway renders a rhythmic performance in this paranormal drama. Variations in tone effectively communicate the subtle nuances and underlying wit in the story. Holloway’s masterful control infuses drama into key scenes yet avoids melodrama. In all, this well-crafted story and Holloway’s soothing vocals are a satisfying pair.”
— Audiofile“A great writer of supernatural fantasy that is on a par with the works of Kim Harrison, Charlaine Harris, and Kelley Armstong.”
— Midwest Book Review" wow, great addition to the Cassie Palmer story. Love that Pritkin! "
— Charmayne, 5/3/2011" I'm still loving this series. Embrace the Night has only made me want more. "
— Stephanie, 4/24/2011" I had a hard time getting into this one. It took me a week to get through it. I could only read two chapters at a time. "
— Lari, 4/19/2011" Good book, left a lot open to evolve. "
— Nessa, 4/13/2011" This was a fun story to read. The main character is very enjoyable to read about and watch as she stumbles through her troubles with some luck and some planning. In this book we get to learn more about Pritkin and see more of Cassandra's crazy supernatural world. "
— James, 3/7/2011" I know some people don't like this series. But, I find that every book gets better and they become harder for me to put down. "
— Laura, 3/2/2011" Esta Muy entretenido veremos cuando lo termine.<br/><br/>Lo de Pritkin es una sorpresa no me lo había imaginado... T_T "
— Gisela/chise, 2/17/2011" The third book got a little better. Finally Cassie and Mircea got together! It took long enough...But I am interested in finding out what happens with them in the fourth. "
— Brittyb, 2/14/2011" well, i'm a little over halfway through. I'm exahusted, does Cass ever rest? It's a really good read. If you like Non-Stop action and drama, this series will be right up your alley. I want to take a nap for her! :) "
— Melane, 2/9/2011" The first half was so-so but by the second half, I couldn't put it down. Cassie can be a bit of a dumb blonde at times but I think that adds to her likeability. "
— Ellie, 1/31/2011Karen Chance is the author of two New York Times bestselling series, plus a number of novellas and short stories, all set in the Cassandra Palmer universe. A full-time writer since 2008, she was previously a university history teacher, which comes in handy when writing the time-travel aspect of Cassie’s crazy adventures. She loves Las Vegas, the main setting for her novels, but currently lives in Florida near her family home.
Cynthia Holloway, a native of Seattle, has performed on stage, in film and television, as well as doing voice-over work. She has given her voice to television programs, radio and television commercials, video games, and audiobooks.