by Joanne Rock
Innovative sexy medieval time travel romance
Graham Lawson, a LAPD
weapons expert, has been called in to investigate a strange case with
odd connections to medieval weapons. In pursuit of a strange clue
that might lead to the enigmatic murderer, Graham visits the new Sex
Through the Ages Exhibit. While examining some of the medieval
obects, Graham suddenly he finds himself transported not just in an
authentic medieval world but in the closet of Linnet Welbourne!
Although Linnet finds his presence quite unsettling, especially with
her brothers nearby, brothers who will do anything to preserve her
honor, his presence fills her with a hope of escape. If he could
get in, perhaps he can show her a means of escape from her planned
marriage before it is too late. As Graham and Linnet are drawn
together, Graham discovers a new world, a world with depth and
realness unlike the Hollywood scene sets. As Linnette follows
Graham, she discovers through him, a whole new world within herself, a
world where a woman's pleasure is not to be controlled but to be
encouraged. With Graham to guide her, Linnett discovers herself
as a woman. Despite his growing love for Linnett, Graham knows he
must hunt down the villain hurting other women even if it means risking
his love and his life. Can these two discover a love that
transcends time?
Joanne Rock's HIDDEN OBSESSION
is an innovative sexy medieval time travel romance --- and a lot of
fun! With the hero as the time traveler, Joanne Rock adds a
little twist as a modern day knight answers the call to free a medieval
woman from bondage. Linnett may not have all freedoms of modern
women, but she is a woman ready to meet the challenges ahead of
her. Within her is a inner boldness that will match that of any
modern woman, Graham goes a little farther than the typical
medieval knight as he frees Linnett from all the restraints to become a
woman, powerful within herself and a woman who embraces the new and
challenging aspects of her life. The imagery of the time travel
moment is beautifully written. A suspenseful subplot and a wicked
villain add an exciting subplot to this romance. Although this
romance reads differently than a medieval historical romance, medieval
enthusiasts who crave variety with a dash of innovation will get a
thrill out of HIDDEN OBSESSION.
Not only does the time travel element itself add an intriguing
perspective on the medieval setting, but also HIDDEN OBSESSION in particular adds
several new twists on medieval objects and themes familiar to medieval
lovers. Joanne Rock fans will find in HIDDEN OBSESSION the author's gift
of vivid imagery, suspenseful situations, an appreciation for history,
and all together in this romance that unlocks the creative power
of love to see the world in new ways. Alongside the medieval
setting, the hero's perspective adds a humorous contemporary
tone. Joanne Rock's HIDDEN OBSESSION is a fun, fun, fun romance
with just a twist of zaniness.
Publisher: Harlequin
Blaze (June 2006)
Series: Perfect Timing
