Revenge at Bella Terra

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“The best of the series so far . . . unique—and edge-of-seat thrilling.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“The urgency of plot ratchets up the emotional drama, giving the story an exhilarating edge.”

—
Romantic Times
(4½ stars)

“High-stakes action and high-adrenaline adventure provide the literary fuel for the latest addictive addition to Dodd’s scorchingly sensual the Chosen Ones series.”

“Christina Dodd has a knack for tense, heart-pounding action with a dash of quirky humor.”

—Errant Dreams Reviews

 

“A well-rounded cast, an exciting story line, and a romance that’s as sweet as it is steamy. This book offers something for everyone who enjoys paranormal romance and is a must read for fans of the series.”

—Darque Reviews

 

“A riveting new series . . . The action and romance are hot! I have no idea what is next in this series, but . . . the suspense is killing me.”

—The Romance Readers Connection

 

“Fabulous urban romantic fantasy . . . a stupendous thriller.”

“The taut, suspenseful plot, intriguing characters, and a smooth, natural style show that Dodd has earned her place on the bestseller list.”

 

“Ms. Dodd plunges readers into a fast-paced tale with intriguing paranormal elements and treats them to a deliciously steamy romance that’s sure to grab the reader’s attention . . . suspenseful, packed with danger-filled action, and never slows as the story unfolds.”

—Darque Reviews

 

“Definitely hooked me . . . quirky, unusual, fun, tense, surprising, sexy, and wild!”

—Errant Dreams Reviews

“In bestselling Dodd’s triumphant return to historical romance, she offers all of the elements her fans crave: deliciously clever writing, sexy romance, and a swashbuckling plot worthy of
The Prisoner of Zenda
.”

—
Booklist
(starred review)

“Alluring and intriguing.”

—Fresh Fiction

“Sizzling sensuality and dark emotions. A book by Dodd is always worth reading, but here’s hoping she ventures into the paranormal again.”

“[A]n explosive page-turner.”

—Eye on Romance

“Once again Christina Dodd weaves her spell . . . real and sexy . . . full of suspense and adventure.”

—Fallen Angel Reviews

“[A] stunning tale of love, of sin and redemption, of exciting adventure.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“Ms. Dodd has once again created an amazing novel.”

—Eye on Romance

 

“Another stellar book from a most talented author!”

—
Romantic Times

 

“I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat . . . a gorgeous book.”

—Errant Dreams Reviews

 

“Sexy and . . . darkly appealing.”

“Offbeat characters and undeniable charm . . . a joy to experience!”

—Romantic Times
(4½ stars, top pick)

 

“[C]harming and likable characters . . . an enjoyable read.”

—Fresh Fiction

 

“Christina Dodd is a master. . . .
Thigh High
is a winner I highly recommend.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“A sweeping saga of good and evil . . . this latest promises to be one of her best to date.”

 

“Enthralling, intense.”

—
The State
(Columbia, SC)

 

“Christina Dodd demonstrates why she is such a popular writer, in any genre. . . . Readers will be riveted until the final page.”

—A Romance Review

 

“The first in a devilishly clever, scintillatingly sexy new paranormal series by Christina Dodd.”

 

“[A] satisfying series kickoff . . . [a] fast-paced, well-written paranormal with a full, engaging mythology and a handful of memorable characters.”

 

“Multigenre genius Dodd dives headfirst into the paranormal realm with . . . a scintillating and superb novel!”

—
Romantic Times
(4½ stars, top pick)

“Dodd delivers a high-octane, blow-out finale.... This romantic suspense novel is a delicious concoction that readers will be hard-pressed not to consume in one gulp.”

 

“Warm characterizations and [a] caperlike plot make Dodd’s hot contemporary romance a delight, and the cliff-hanger ending will leave readers eager for the sequel.”

 

“Dodd adds humor, sizzling sensuality, and a cast of truly delightful secondary characters to produce a story that will not disappoint.”

 

“Sexy and witty, daring and delightful.”

—Teresa Medeiros,
New York Times
bestselling author of
After Midnight

NOVELS BY CHRISTINA DODD

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Christina Dodd, 2011

Excerpt from
Storm of Shadows
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