History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

Book Description

Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Vampire : The Masquerade (Revised Edition)

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Amazing
dont take the whinig of Jonnhy truant. Buy this Book
A GURPS Version of WOD
Where did I put my Bauhaus?

Vampire : The Masquerade (Revised Edition)
Justin Achilli , Andrew Bates , Phil Brucato , Richard E. Dansky , Ed Hall , Robert Hatch , and Michael B. Lee
Manufacturer: White Wolf Games Studio
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Book Description

THE MIDNIGHT DANCE CONTINUES...

They stalk in the shadows, moving gracefully and unseen among their prey. They are the blood-drinking fiends of whispered legends -Kindred, Cainites, the Damned. Above all, they are vampires. Their eternal struggle, waged sicne the nights of Jericho and Babylon, plays itself out among the vampires' grand Masquerade is imperiled, and the night of Gehenna draws ever closer.

UNTIL THE END OF ALL THINGS
This new edition of Vampire: The Masquerade is an updated, revised version of the popular classic. In this mammoth volume can be found all 13 Clans, all major Disciplines, and a host of brand-new infomation on both the Kindred and the...things...that hunt them. This book compiles everything that a Vampire player or Storyteller needs to know about the Kindred and the World of Darkness for the new millenium. Plus, the new edition provides all-new information on the changes that affect the Clans, and on the beginning of the end of the Camarilla. Finally, the first of the Storyteller rulebooks is the best again!

Customer Reviews:

RPG.......2007-09-03

A novel approach to the role playing game, that was quite successful, with a different feel, style and mechanism. Vampires are a popular theme, and this had more crossover appeal to more of the population it seemed than something like Dungeons and Dragons, so a definite breakthrough at the time this was produced.

Amazing.......2007-01-20

This was the first version of Vampire that I played, and I absolutly love it. Yes, the dice is a little confusing, but as with all systems, it all comes down to how each individual player chooses to interact with the system. My favorite part of the system is the merit/flaw system that allows characters to have twice as much depth as some other systems.

dont take the whinig of Jonnhy truant. Buy this Book.......2004-12-05

I wasn't a vampire player at first in fact a freind and I were at each others throats for a while over the diferences between mage and vampire. but after taking a closer look at the two games I have come to realize that they coenside with each other quite well and are very easily mixed together.

And as for the stupid assumptions of this Jonnhy traunt character he probably hasn't even played the system under a descent game master. His arguments are pethetic as well and heres why.

1)you are of course going to run into a lot of gothic players. if he read the book then he would know that it says you are playing in the gothic punk world of darkness on page# 28 the paragraph labled in BIG BOLD LETERS stating "Gothic punk isperhaps the best way to describe the physical nature of the World of Darkness". So thus endeth that stupid assumption. I think I speek for all of Us Goths out there Christian Goth or not that this is definatly a Highly goth game and that this guy has just insulted the population of Goths.

2) Munchkins, Power gamers, Rules lawers, and Dicers are all varyiants that the Game master should have to syphon through. I know this because I am A GM for vampire, Mage, Werewolf, Shadowrun, and heros unlimited. It even states in the GMs guide that the GM has to take care of that problem and Either remove them or deal with it. Note that comprimises are acceptable.

3) This game is set for mature gamers not for beginners. This jonnhy guy really must of started with it and thought that its rules were to complex. Wrong the rule are simple. you just gotta be smart.

So last Dont take any of the whining gibering of Jonnhy truant. BUY THIS BOOK. Oh yeah and Jonnhy be smarter than the equipment you opperate, or, in this case learn to read the whole book before you try to give a stupid opinion that has no good reasoning. can we say hollow?....... Come on I know you can do it. never mind.

To the rest of you i leave this

Life is short, But death is eternal.

A GURPS Version of WOD.......2004-04-22

This is not a white wolf book, rather it is the conversion rules for people who are interested in playing vampire but not in learning a new system and who are already competent with the GURPS rules. If you are new to role playing and want to play a vampire then I suggest you find the world of darkness rules for this game as they are more expansive and complex.

However, if you already know GURPS and are interested in playing a vampire then I strongly suggest this book. The rules are clearly laid out for people to read and understand. Though it is not a stand alone product, it's not trying to be. And it allows people who like WOD but who don't want to learn a new system to use a system they already know to play it.

For those unfamiliar with vampire I'll do my best to give a rough over view. There are many different types of vampires known as Clans. Each clan has separate special powers which give them an edge up on one another. Some people find this system to be stereotype based, I have found, however, that the point is not to play a typical Brujah, Tremere, Venture, Lasombra or Toreador (just to name a few), but rather to create one who falls with in the lines of the clan but also is a unique individual. The Storyteller then guides the players though an advanture just like any other roleplaying game.

As for the format of the book it is a bit confusing for those who aren't used to the way White Wolf sets up books. Unlike most WOD books, however, the index is surprising useful and can be used to find just about everything that is needed in the book. I do suggest the use of sticky notes for some sections as quick reference or your can write in the margins if you don't mind writing in books.

One last thing for those with young children, Vampire is an intense rather dark game. It's not happy or light and fluffy. The plays are playing vampires who do kill people, and it is a horror based game. The book is dark and intense and probably not suitable for children under the age of 14.

Where did I put my Bauhaus?.......2003-11-06

Vampire: The Masquerade is a one of the better World of Darkness series out there. Although I reccomend Hunter: The Reckoning for ideal beginnings, V:TM is truely fun for player and storyteller alike.

I'd also like to point out that, in order to get the right enviroment for a lot of these games, you might want to pick up some (if not all!) of the CDs the reccomend. It's good music, too.

As to the complaints that all WoD games are stand-alone: you storyteller can fix that. Get on their case about it. I know mine did.

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Highly enjoyable.

Love's Masquerade

No Maquerade About This - It's the Best

Outstanding! Dynamic! Terrific!

Wonderfully dramatic romance with a couple curve balls thrown in

Love's Masquerade
Radclyffe
Manufacturer: Bold Strokes Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1933110147

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Plunged into the often indistinguishable realms of fiction, fantasy, and hidden desires, Auden Frost discovers a shifting landscape that will force her to question everything she has believed to be true about herself and the nature of love.

It began one winter morning when Auden set out to interview for a much-needed position as an editor in the nonfiction division of Palmer Publishing. Haydon Palmer, however, the powerful young head of the company, offers Auden something far different—something that ultimately forces them both to confront their deepest fears and utmost desires. Unable to resist Hays's challenge and unaware of the charismatic woman's closely-guarded secrets, Auden soon finds herself on a journey that will transform both their lives.

Customer Reviews:

Highly enjoyable........2007-03-09

Radclyffe knows how to write erotic scenes. Her characters are bigger than life and, as far as I'm concerned, that's why I read her. I have a few of her books and she never disappoints. Her books are the perfect escape. As one who's struggling to write, I'd love to spend a day with her as she works.

Love's Masquerade.......2007-01-06

In this instalment of fabulous writing by an equally fabulous author, Radclyffe again brings to the table an uncanny empathy of the greatest love of all.........the love that grows stronger in the face of adversity. I was enthralled from page one, and never put the book down until I turned the last page. The love story between the main characters also has a parallel story running between the best friends of the main characters. Your emotions are put through the wringer from the first page as Radclyffe takes us on a journey which exposes us to the steamy, sensual, erotic love story we have come to expect from her, but in this story intertwines, as she has not done before, the extreme sadness, resignation of the inevitable and soul-wrenching anticipation of the worst. The most emotionally charged book I have ever read by Radclyffe.

No Maquerade About This - It's the Best.......2006-06-13

The plot of this book is as described elsewhere. It is a complicated plot and several books within this book. What a wonderful story and only a writer like Radclyffe could pull this off.

Whether you read Radclyffe's series books, like the Justice series or the Honor series or the Provincetown series, or you read one of her stand-alone romances, you can not go wrong.

I have been reading lesbian fiction for many years, and can honestly say that I have never come across a writer that has so affected me. Her characters are strong, intelligent, and romantic. Naysayers will say that Radclyffe's characters are too perfect almost never flawed - either in looks or character. That may be true, but aren't you tired of the genre's penchant for ordinary? Radclyffe's characters are always enchanting, intoxicating, enticing, and intense. The stories, particularly in the series books, are all first class. Most of her series books are page-turners. And in two of the books, I actually turned to the last page to make sure that the main characters survived - something I never do.

Radclyffe let us believe, at least for the duration of each of her books, that the grand passion, the true love, the happy-ever-after are all possible. She lets us believe that being a strong, intelligent woman does not mean that we will be alone and/or isolated.

The only caveat I have is to read the series books in order. And if you enjoy watching a writer grow, then read the non-series books in the order they were written and watch Radclyffe's talent grow before your very eyes.

Outstanding! Dynamic! Terrific!.......2006-01-03

Auden Frost is set to interview at Palmer Publishing for a position as an editor in their non-fiction department. When she appears for her interview with the Director of Operations, she is dismayed to find that the position has been filled. Haydon Palmer, the enigmatic President of the company, learns of the situation and brings Auden in to interview for a job in a new division. The company has acquired a small publishing company and Auden is offered the job of Director for the new lesbian division of Palmer Publishing. There are two slight glitches in Auden's eyes. She's not a lesbian and she doesn't read fiction.

Nevertheless, she accepts the position and sets about her duties. She enlists the aid of her best friend Gayle. Gayle, who is a lesbian, provides Auden with ample "background information." Auden settles into the mission at hand and begins to learn a few things - about herself - things that come as a bit of a surprise.

In getting the new division up and running, Haydon and Auden spend a great deal of time working together. During this time Auden finds herself with changing feelings for Haydon. Feelings she's not sure what to do with. For the first time in her life, she is considering the possiblity of being with a woman. Haydon, though experiencing feelings of attraction for Auden, questions herself. Can she allow herself to get involved with Auden? As the relationship begins to grow between the two women, Auden learns Haydon Palmer has secrets, secrets that are very carefully guarded. One of which could greatly impact a chance at a future for the two women.

Radclyffe, the author of such outstanding books as Passion's Bright Fury, Fated Love, Love's Tender Warriors, Tomorrow's Promise, the "Honor", "Justice" and "Provincetown" series and Innocent Hearts - not to mention my personal favorite of Love's Melody Lost - proves a definitive talent steady and true. Love's Masquerade is a dynamic, tug-on-your-heartstrings tale of the strength that can come from within when seemingly overwhelming odds are faced.

Wonderfully dramatic romance with a couple curve balls thrown in.......2005-08-04

I couldn't have been happier reading this story. I never knew which direction the story was going to take you. Not your usual romance, deals with life's tougher issues but also full of romance.

You will want to read this again and again - this story is a 'keeper'.

Look for the Bold Strokes Books edition published October 2004.

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forced by school to buy it
Bronx masquerade
Bronx Masquerade
Bronx Masquerade is on top
This was a good book!

Bronx Masquerade
Nikki Grimes
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Open Mike Friday is everyone's favorite day in Mr. Ward's English class. On Fridays, his 18 high-school students dare to relax long enough to let slip the poets, painters, readers, and dreamers that exist within each of them. Raul Ramirez, the self-described "next Diego Rivera," longs "to show the beauty of our people, that we are not all banditos like they show on TV, munching cuchfritos and sipping beer through chipped teeth." And while angry Tyrone Bittings finds dubious comfort in denying hope: "Life is cold. Future?...wish there was some future to talk about. I could use me some future," overweight Janelle Battle hopes to be seen for what she really is: "for I am coconut / and the heart of me / is sweeter / than you know" They are all here: the tall girl, the tough-talking rapper, the jock, the beauty queen, the teenage mom, the artist, and many more. While it may sound like another Breakfast Club rehash, Grimes uses both poetry and revealing first-person prose to give each character a distinct voice. By book's end, all the voices have blended seamlessly into a multicultural chorus laden with a message that is probably summed up best by pretty girl Tanisha Scott's comment, "I am not a skin color or a hank of wavy hair. I am a person, and if they don't get that, it's their problem, not mine." But no teen reader will have a problem with this lyrical mix of many-hued views. (Ages 12 and older) --Jennifer Hubert

Book Description

When Wesley Boone writes a poem for his high school English class and reads it aloud, poetry-slam-style, he kicks off a revolution. Soon his classmates are clamoring to have weekly poetry sessions. One by one, eighteen students take on the risky challenge of self-revelation. Award-winning author Nikki Grimes captures the voices of eighteen teenagers through the poetry they share and the stories they tell, and exposes what lies beneath the skin, behind the eyes, beyond the masquerade.

Customer Reviews:

forced by school to buy it.......2007-09-25

don't buy it unless you have to. our school forced us to buy/read it.

Bronx masquerade.......2007-06-13

Have you ever read a book that was so axsiting and amizing? A book that would like to tell others about? The book I read is "Bronx masquerade." This book is about a kid who ended up in a bad neighborhood that wasn't his skin color type. Wesley Boone is a kid that does'nt want troble, but knows he is going to bump into trouble. The problem is that he is in a neighborhood with cholos and he is black. In the end of the book, Wesley Boone gets a gun to protect himself a ends up getting in trouble with gang members. Thats when Wesley was getting a hard time while walking home and he took out his gun and aimed at one of the cholos, then the cholos ran because they did'nt have any protection. To find out what happens, you'll have to read more.

I liked this book because it relates how hard it is for people with different colors to fit in also, decause of all of the exciting parts in the story thatleaves you breathless. Ialso like this book because its tells me that there are many problems in the city with vacist issue.

Bronx Masquerade.......2007-05-12

As a middle school intensive reading teacher, I have to say this novel truly proves itself to be of high interest to low level readers. Both the boys and girls strongly relate to the text and poetry of the characters. There are also many creative ways to create interesting lesson plans for this text. I highly recommend it as a book that will engage evolving readers. Each of my students, who have professed that they hate to read anything- have asked me to keep the copies I bought for the class. I plan to give one to each student on the last day of school...so I'll be rebuying them for next year!! This is worth a shot: Any offers for donations to my class? I have 30 students.

Bronx Masquerade is on top.......2007-05-08

I have read this book called Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes. Nikki Grimes is the winner of the Coretta Scott King award. This book was published in 2003. The Bronx Masquerade is about a tenth grade English class in the Bronx that deals with the same issues that teens now have to deal with. This book is based on a true story. The class would have Open Mike Fridays. Open Mike Fridays allowed the students share poems about their life and\or problems. On those days, Mr. Ward, the English teacher would tape record the students reading aloud the poems. Most of the poems were about racial discrimination, family issues, being abused, and the most common, size and weight.

One of the main characters in this book was a guy named Tyrone Bittings. Tyrone is a person who thinks he doesn't have a life in education and soon wants to become a rapper. He lives by the quote, "Live the day like there's no tomorrow". Another of the main characters was the English teacher, Mr. Ward. Mr. Ward is a very down to Earth type of teacher. He listens to what his students and says nice comments about them. He is also the person who started the whole Open Mike Fridays. Also another character in this book is Devon Hope. Devon is a jock from the outside but from the inside he is a bookworm. But he doesn't want his friends to find out that he likes to read.

I thought this book was a great book for many reasons. First, I thought this book kept me up and wanting to read whenever I had time. If you think there's no book out there that is interesting then you're wrong. Bronx Masquerade will change your perspective on the people you hate or the people you are close to. This book will keep you on your feet and in shock, poem after poem, person after person. This book gave me the goose bumps because I wouldn't know what was going to happen next. I hope you choose to read this book to read.

This was a good book!.......2007-04-30

We read this in our English class and even though I've never experienced a lot of the situations that some of the students in Mr. Ward's class did I really felt sympathy and it helped me to also open up and write my own poems!

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great story
Delicioso
WONDERFUL!!
blood-tingling sequel.
It's only getting better

Masquerade
Melissa De La Cruz
Manufacturer: Hyperion
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great story.......2007-10-02

A very fun read. It's full of mystery, romance, surpises, and strange occurences. I'm looking forward to what will come next. Don't let the title fool you, that is only one small part of the story. Sky is looking for her grandfather and she definitely finds him, but he is not everything she thought he would be and yet more. Her friendship is slacking in this one, and Mimi is more a frontrunner as far as characters go. Overall, definitely worth your time, but I would insist all new readers begin with the first in the series, Blue Bloods.

Delicioso.......2007-09-18

I really like how this book continued right where it left off from the first book. The author really makes you want more. It can get confusing with all the different past of lives of all the blue bloods. And it just about killed me how it ended. it really made me want to get the other book.

WONDERFUL!!.......2007-08-25

I wasn't exactly sure to expect with this book. I was bored so I was just looking for something new, now I am obsessed and I can't wait for the sequel.

blood-tingling sequel........2007-08-03

The book continues right where Blue Bloods left off.
Schuyler Van Alen wants an explanation for the mysterious deaths of young Blue Bloods. Her search brings her to Venice, Italy, in the hopes of finding the one person who can help. Her grandfather, Lawrence Van Allen. Meanwhie in New York, preparations are feverishly underway for the famous Four Hundred Ball, an exclusive gala hosted by the city's wealthy, powerful, and Vampires only! But it's at the after-party masquerade that the true danger lurks. Hidden behind the masks is a revelation that will change the course of a young vampire's destiny.

The second book will have you turning the pages without wanting to get any rest. It is as good as the first, if not better.
Some secrets will be revealed, not all, get ready for more questions, and an ending that will have you anxious foo the next volume.

Get ready for the third installment, Blue Bloods III: REVELATIONS out in spring, 2008.

Melissa De la Cruz's version of vampires is absolutly brilliant. her writing is astonidhing.

It's only getting better.......2007-08-02

I was happy to find this sequel was even better than the first.

Melissa has weaved a very unique and interesting world of vampires.

If you liked book one, you will definitely love this one. You will not be disappointed!
The ending was fabulous, couldn't have asked for a better conclusion and did not abuse the use of a cliffhanger.

Definite improvements on this story, brownie points for Melissa!

Clanbook: Followers of Set (Vampire: The Masquerade Clanbooks)

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More than pimps and dealers...
Another Excellent Revision
A more comprehesive veiw
Finally depth is added to this clan.

Clanbook: Followers of Set (Vampire: The Masquerade Clanbooks)

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More than pimps and dealers..........2003-03-20

I picked up CB: FoS to help round out a character I was playing in a Vampire LARP, in large part because I had never actually tried to play a real Settite before. All clans are hobbled by excessive stereotyping, but the infrequency of the minor clans and bloodlines makes such stereotypes even more difficult to break out of successfully. The Clanbook helps bust through the "traditional" view of the Followers of Set, barely even mentioning the base pandering that most people would associate with the Clan.

The Revised V:tM books as a whole are a major improvement over the stumbling in first and second edition, and this clanbook is no exception. An updated Path, while less strenuous in it's hierarchy of sins than some, gives much more character to the Followers of Set, while a review of history and pre-history of the world through the eyes of the cult provides a depth that suits so ancient a following.

The updating of the dogma of the Followers of Set does a great job of transforming them from a group of fundamentalists into a vital if dark religion. The style of writing also keeps the message fluid enough that one finds it hard to get locked in to a single interpretation of the message of the Followers of Set, empahiszing once again that their faith is one to be experienced, not simply one of words.

What I would have liked to see more of:
examples of the founding of a temple
more on akhu and specific ritualistic practices

Another Excellent Revision.......2002-11-11

Lets face it. The previous clan books were pretty [bad], so the Revised clan books have a lot to make up for. Well this one certainly does an excellent job of making the Followers of Set actually playable. After you read this book, you will actually be able to incorporate Setites into your games without disrupting it.
The opening fiction gives us plenty of hints that what we think about them might not be so accurate after all. And then we get the kicker. The first chapter about history is written by a skeptical Setite! Theres a heavy focus on Egypt, and it looks like the authors really did some homework here. It starts off in pre-dynastic times, with the conflict between Osiris and Set and continues throughout dynastic Egypt into the Persian invasion and Alexander's liberation of Egypt. From then on, we get some stuff on Carthage, Cleopatra, Roman north Africa, the Coptic period and Set's disappearence. Byzantine and Muslim Egypt, along with the Crusades in the Holy Land, are then explored, with lots of juicy little tidbits. It goes on to the Ottoman era and the slow spread into Europe (the "Dark Continent"). We finally get into the modern era, along with some hints at non-Egyptian Setites! And then we are left with a disturbing ending.
The next chapter is the meat, explaining the role of the Setites, Egyptian mythology and the Pah of Typhon-Set. We learn that the Setites are not base corrupters, but religious fanatics, servants of a dark and terrible god who offers freedom and scholars who seek to preserve forbidden lore. Definately a better motivation than undead pimps and drug lords. We get some hints for "Playing a God", a revision of the Path of Typhon (and the new Path of Sutekh), cult structure and some sample temples (mainly in northern Africa). Aside from the stereotypes of other clans and supernaturals, we also get to learn that the Setites are indeed not exclusively Egyptian. Aside from the orthodox cults, other ones exist, drawing from other cultures. We learn of the Norse Setites who revere the great serpent, the African Children of Damballah, the Sabbat's Serpents of Light who follow Voodoo and Santeria, the Shaivite Daitya of India and the Tlacique, ancient Aztec, Mayan and Incan vampires who now challenge the Sabbat.
The chapter closes out with some mechanical stuff. New knowledge called Setite Lore, which draws upon the forbidden lore from ancient Egypt, and some new discipline powers. We get higher level Serpentis powers, along with some Obfuscate, Presence and multi-discipline powers. Plus we finally get a look at the hoary magics of ancient Egypt. The Setites can boast blood magicians just as potent as the Tremere. And not only are there Egyptian blood magics, but also Hindu magics of the Daitya, voodoo and santeria magics from Serpents of Light and the sacrificial magics of Mesoamerica used by the Tlacique.
And of course, it closes out with the standard character templates, signature characters and a Setite specific character sheets. Surprisingly, the character templates are all pretty unique and original, a rarity for a clan book. Things like prophetic artist, business man who sells cheap Egyptian-style art, psychology, techno-mystic and gladiator. Plus we get the non-standard ones: Native rights activist Tlacique, voodoo queen Serpent of Light and debunking scientist Daitya. Pretty cool actually. The signature characters include a brood of Setites who repair other's reputations, as well as the signature character Hesha Ruhadze. More interesting, for me anyway, was the Daitya "devil-Brahmin" Sundervere. From what I've been told, he's going to become a major signature character in the upcoming Victorian Era Vampire. Regardless, hes a cool character.
Check out this book if you want to make Setites with any real depth to them. Its an excellent clan book, and well worth the buy. Afterwards, you will actually be able to run them in your chronicles. The section on Egyptian history was extremely well written, even without the Setites, plus the new non-western bloodlines like the Children of Damballah, Daita and Tlacique were all neat additions too. Check out Blood Sacrifice for more on non-western blood magicians (especially Setites).

A more comprehesive veiw.......2001-06-22

All I can say is way better than the origial Clan Book. This book gives a much better telling of the tenits of the Followers of Set, and a telling of there history, from a realist of the clan. It also for me answered the questions like why do the other cainites put up with the snakes. It plays more on the keeping of "dark secrets" than the first book did, takes a stance of knowlege can bring coruption, and not all favors are payable to the giver.

I think this is good resource if you are a Story Teller, or a player intresed in running a snake, this book realy helped me get what they are all about. It also makes the snakes more playable in any game (MET or Table Top).

Finally depth is added to this clan........2001-04-19

This book is a cultural and historical study of one of the darkest of clans. The focus is one the culture and the mindset of the "snakes." This book discards the worn out stereotype of "Servants of Set" and gives them more depth. They are still his servants, but the are more... main stream. They still have thier dark goals, but they are protrayed with more human motivations. They are seen as religious, not mindless fanatical worshipers who cant think about anything beyond Set and snakes. Set colors everything they do, but he no longer appears to dictate everything that they do. If you read the clan novel, you will see that this clan book better describes Hesha, the previous work made it hard for me to imagine how a clan of fanatics could create such subtle schemeing sellers of secrets. This work paints a picture that makes it clear.

The down side is that the list of disciplines is weak.

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Very complex, maybe too much so

World of Darkness in the Heart of Darkness

Kindred of the Ebony Kingdom (Vampire: the Masquerade)
Justin Achilli , Voronica Whitney-Robinson , Will Hindmarch , Jason Feldstein , Joddie Gray , and James Lowder
Manufacturer: White Wolf Publishing
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Clanbook: Giovanni

Guide to the Camarilla (Vampire, the Masquerade)

Vampire : The Masquerade (Revised Edition)

ASIN: 1588462390

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Very complex, maybe too much so.......2003-07-22

I'm not looking to have an African story but I want to take my players there. For this sort of "vacation" into the continent, "The Ebony Kingdom" is a bit too complicated and too complex. Understanding the Kindred of the continent requires some shifting in how you understand Kindred at all. But if you and your players want to spend time (your players will need to spend hours reading and thinking before trying to create a character for this part of the world) it could be challenging and scary. It would also allow for some neat political and social commentaries. I really wish it had more sample characters included to help me figure things out a bit better -- also give storytellers who just want to visit a helping hand.

World of Darkness in the Heart of Darkness.......2003-06-01

I have to admit, I was nervously looking forward to this book. WW has had a mixed history when doing "non-western" cultures (for instance, Mummy and Year of the Scarab did a good job covering Mid-Eastern culture, but then there were travesties like WoD: Gypsy). The outline that leaked out was good, and when the book final came in I was astonished. This book gives you everything you need to run an African Vampire game. Unlike Kindred of the East, which introduced a whole new supernatural being, this book focuses instead on African cainites known as Laibon. However, the spiritual and cultural beliefs of Africa have worked their own effects on the blood of Caine. The book introduces us to the Laibon's society, a series of Kingdoms ruled over by the Guruhi (one of the clans). There is no Camarilla, Sabbat or Anarchs. Either your with the Guruhi or against them. We also get to see other African "clans", like the shamanistic Shango, the mercenary Kinyonyi and the wise Akunanse. And, of course, the Setites are there as well. Each "clan" is descendant of a western Clan (look at their discipines and weakness to try and figure out if you want), but changed. The disciplines are also changed. Auspex deals more with spirits, Dur-An-Ki (Assamite Sorcery) replaces Thaumaturgy and Vicissitude is... ick. And instead of Humanity or Paths of Enlightenment, you have a whole new system more attuned to African religions.
This aside, theres a wealth of material on African society in general. The book focuses primarily on sub-Saharan Africa (for more on North African areas like Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and such, check out Veil of Night, Cairo by Night and the Assamite and Setite Clan Books) and provides a whole IC journey across West, Cenral and East Africa. Game wise, you also get some new traits, backgrounds and even magical items. Theres also a lot of rituals for incorporating Sangoma and Inyanga, African shaman and healers, along with guidelines for storytelling both in the Ebony Kingdoms and abroad. Stats in the back are also given for a vast array of wild animals, as well as shape-shifters (were-hyenas, jackals, crocodiles, spiders, sharks, etc), nature spirits, ghosts, zombies, African mages (shaman, witch-doctors, healers, witches, priests, etc) and such.
Over all, if you plan on using African material with vampire game, or even just running a general World of Darkness game set in Africa, you should definately check this book out. Its well worth your while. I've already run it in cross-overs with my Mummy game with good results.

Vampire?: The Masquerade Bloodlines(tm) Official Strategy Guide (Bradygames Take Your Games Further)

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Good, but out of date
Vamp Strategy guide very useful
Good companion if you like back-and-forth flipping
A Great Guide
Good to have

Vampire?: The Masquerade Bloodlines(tm) Official Strategy Guide (Bradygames Take Your Games Further)
Dan Irish
Manufacturer: BRADY GAMES
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ASIN: 0744004616

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BradyGames' Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines Official Strategy Guide includes the following:

The World of Darkness is a dangerous place, and not one to enter without preparation. Learn about the vampire CLANS and their ATTIRBUTES, ABILITIES, FEATS and DISCIPLINES so you can create a Kindred capable of more then just survival.

Even the most powerful vampire may need some additional help. Inside this guide is a listing of ITEMS and WEAPONS to help you through dangerous late night encounters.

Don't walk the dangerous streets of Los Angeles in the dark! The WALKTHROUGH is augmented with DETAILED MAPS, showing the key points of interest. From the streets of Santa Monica to the encounters in Chinatown, every step of your adventure is covered.

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Good, but out of date.......2007-01-09

The guide hands well for version 1, but with the unofficial updates, is a little superfical, and irrelevant.

Vamp Strategy guide very useful.......2006-03-04

I trhink that the guide is a neccesary item to go along with the game because not only does it give you all the information on clan choices and blood powers, but sometimes in gameplay they don't adequately give you the control information, and without the guide you'd just be guessing and possibly get killed.

Good companion if you like back-and-forth flipping.......2006-02-19

This is a very attractive and comprehensive guide to the game, and very cheap considering the quality of the paper & images.
My only complaint is that the order of the "missions" inside, which tend to be in no particular order concerning their placement. Missions that I encountered early on in the game I had to dig around into the back of the guide to find; and oftentimes the book would break up the mission depending on how many parts it entailed, rather than listing out the full specs of the mission in one convenient place.
Other than that, I would recommend this book to anyone who owns the game. The price alone is an amazing bargain, and the helpful information - as well as directions towards hidden quests/items - is not only useful, but fun!

A Great Guide.......2005-08-28

The guide is easy to use, imformative and extremely helpful on the later levels, like the Warrens. Their maps are right on, a must have for anyone that wants to do more than the main quests.

Good to have.......2005-04-09

This is a prette decent book. Especially the initial part is helpful in getting started in the game and finding your way around. It provides a good overview of the different types of characters you can play and provides some guidance in possible ways of developing these characters and how to use the character's skills.

The second part of the book is a plain walk through. This becomes a cheat-sheet more than anything else. You can probably find this on the Internet. I would have wished for more overall strategy.

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WONDERFULL!!!!!!
Too much fluff and filler. REALLY HATED THE SISTER!
I absolutely loved it!
I liked it
~A Wonderful Love Story.~

The Masquerade (de Warenne Dynasty)
Brenda Joyce
Manufacturer: Mira
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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As a child, shy, bookish Elizabeth Anne Fitzgerald loses her heart to the dashing young Lord Tyrell de Warenne. Although she is well aware that he is the heir to an earldom and utterly unattainable, Lizzie secretly worships him for years. On the night of her first masquerade ball, she is stunned when he suggests that they rendevous at midnight. But then fortune takes a maddening turn and Lizzie is thwarted from ever meeting Tyrell. Lizzie is certain such an opportunity will never arise again, but that night is only the beginning . . .

Tyrell de Warenne is shocked when, two years later, Lizzie arrives on his doorstep with a child that she claims is his. He remembers her well -- and knows that it is impossible that he is the boy's father. What is this game she is playing . . . and why? Is Elizabeth Anne Fitzgerald a woman of vast experience, or the gentle innocent he had believed her to be? Tyrell quickly decides he will play her game, and he claims the child as his own, determined to uncover Lizzie's lies. But neither scandal, deception nor pride can thwart a love too grand and passionate to ever be denied . . .

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Elizabeth Anne Fitzgerald has never cared much to marry. She is happiest when immersed in her books and she knows just how plain she is. However, she has been secretly in love with Tyrell de Warenne her entire life - never mind that he has no clue she exists. When she and her sister switch costumes at a ball, an unfortunate deception begins. Tyrell is ready to discover the truth - can he get past the depth of the deception?

Customer Reviews:

WONDERFULL!!!!!!.......2007-09-22

This is a great book. I had a hard time putting it down. Its good when the underdog (so to speak) gets the man... I loaned this to my sister and she wouldn't give it back and I had to buy another one, I believe that she has read it three times...and she really picky about her books. So if you love romance this is a winner..

Too much fluff and filler. REALLY HATED THE SISTER!.......2007-09-08

Allright, it's really no spoiler that the hero sleeps with the heroine's sister and knocks her up. I thought Joyce handled the story line well; however, the sister received no retribution for her whorish ways. I also found myself skimming over a great deal of unnecessary info. She tends to overexplain minute details, blah blah blah. I am a bit curious to see how she will pull off Peg-leg Rex's story with Blanche. Overall, this book had an interesting beginning that pulls you in, but in terms of lasting substance it ended up somewhat flat. There just wasn't enough tension between the characters or well written plot devices to give it a higher rating.

I absolutely loved it!.......2007-08-13

I just finished 'The Masquerade' and I absolutely loved it! The book starts with three sisters, and the youngest- who is the plainest and...well..chubbiest.... is Lizzie, and she is in love with Tyrell de Warenne. After he saves her life twice, they meet a ball and are supposed to rendezvous. Circumstances prevent the meeting, however a few months later Lizzie's older sister has a startling confession to make. And the book simply sizzles from there.

This book was awsomely written. With the pages leading up to Lizzie meeting with Tyrell with baby Ned in tow, I was feeling the tension and freaking out for her. (My husband looked at me like I was crazy btw.) I had absolutely NO problem with meeting Tyrell in the middle of the book. It was simply a different plot tactic, and in order for Ms Joyce to have that storyline, she needed to set the stage.

At this point in my reading of Regencies, there is only so much the hero does ANYways- he's handsome, titled, rich and merely has to realise he loves the heroine and come to his senses. In this case, Ty has to overcome his duty to marry the paragon of Lady Blanche. An overused plot line if there is one, however in Ty's defense as well as the author's , that would have been a very probably cause for tension in that time period. Lady Blanche is very rich, blonde and beautiful, and has a regal bearing.

Now I have read some readers disliked how Tyrell wanted to marry Blanche and still carry on with Lizzie. Ty was simply wanting to have his cake and eat it. I think it is a very human emotion. There was a scene where he was thinking that the 'right' thing to do would be to give Lizzie up, but then the thought of losing her was so terrifying he decided he couldn't. Selfish, yes. Honest, yes. Human, yes. Of course this is in the first stages on love/infatuation/lust. He eventually does the 'right' thing by breaking it of with Blanche, defying his father, and asking Lizzie to marry her.

I liked Lizzies progression throughout the book, she goes from plain and plump, to more and more confident and slightly less plump. By the end of the book she is a woman, and Ty realises he needs to love her and have more babies.

The Masquerade also sets up Lady Blanches story as well, and as someone else mentioned, made me want to reread The Prize.

I am a very satisfied reader, and I must say that I was very impressed by Brenda Joyce.

I liked it.......2007-08-03

I liked this book. I always read the reviews here and there are several reviewers whose opinion I put a lot of faith in. This book got mixed reviews, but I picked it up at my local used bookstore. I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, Lizzie was not real assertive, but I really liked that she liked Tyrell from the time she was ten and she never wavered. Her sweet demeanor was very likable and I thought her actions throughout the book were in keeping with it. Tyrell was okay for me--I liked him and the fact that he got Anna pregnant, which was a big no-no for some reviewers, really made Lizzie's love for him extra poignant. I wish he would have decided he needed to marry her a little sooner as I really don't like the whole mistress thing. It's okay for the h/h to sleep together, but don't call her a mistress. Weird, huh? Anyway, I liked this book, can't wait to read Rex and Blanche's story. I had read Cliff's book a while ago, but I might have to dig it out and re-read it. I have picked up some of BJ's earlier works. They look promising. Now, if she could only get her paranormals worked out. That first one of hers was a stinker.

~A Wonderful Love Story.~.......2007-07-22

I've read this book at least 3 times over, and I still love it. What affects me the most about this story is that Lizzie is completely devoid of any knowledge pertaining to the fact that De Warenne has loved her for a long time. Her innocence and inexperience are endearing-Not to mention her kindness- and I have seldom felt any connection with a fictional character such as this. De Warenne is unquestionably obsessed with Lizzie to the point of creating a scandal at the cost of the entire De Warenne family's character, being that he's already betrothed. Though with Lizzie already "ruined" he has no care for her reputation.
Needless to say that this romance is anything but boring! An incredibly enjoyable read!!! Also recommend The Prize.

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Definitely Wicked
a most unsuitable man, jo beverly
Didn't care for it at all, she pursued the guy the entire book
Unlikable characters
Something boring.

Something Wicked
Jo Beverley
Manufacturer: Signet
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At 25, Lady Elfled Malloren is considered to be "on the shelf" by everyone but her family. After seeing her twin brother off on another adventure, Elfled decides to seek some experiences of her own. She disguises herself as "Lisette" and visits the Vauxhall Gardens Masquerade, where she finds a lot more excitement than she bargained for. After inadvertently overhearing a plot of treason, "Lisette" is captured by the Earl of Walgrave, the Malloren family's most hated enemy. But hate quickly turns to love and she gives herself to Walgrave in a night of unforgettable passion. Alas, Elfled just can't stay away and must experience "something wicked" again.

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From The New York Times bestselling author-a gloriously romantic favorite, back in print

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From The New York Times bestselling author-a gloriously romantic favorite, now an eBook.

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Definitely Wicked.......2007-06-12

The third book in the Malloren series, Something Wicked, Elf's story, is more on par with the first delightful book.

Elf, the twin sister of Cyn, has always longed for adventure and at age 25 resigns herself to the fate of spinsterhood. Elf longs for the one man she knows she can never have, family nemesis Fort Ware, the Earl of Walgrave. Fort carries hatred for the Malloren's that not only goes back to a long standing family fued, but the incident in which Fort has to shoot and kill his mad father. He blames the Malloren's for forcing this event into play, but the truth is he hates himself far more than anyone else and at times has hoped for death at the hands of the Mallorens. When a masked and disguised Elf stumbles across a couple of men plotting to kill the king, she is horrified to discover one of the pair is Fort. Fort, believing she is a French woman named Lissette, ties her up and takes her to his house where he is surprised to find he is attracted to her. Fort, suffering from depression over his father's and his own actions, has not been able to enjoy women in months...he offers Lissette the position of mistress and she refuses. Elf "Lisette" escapes but decides she wants one night with Fort and so disguises herself again as Lisette, and then finds and seduces Fort. We are next thrown into a grand adventure of treason, betrayal and passion at its rawest.

This book was so awesome mostly because of the revealed emotions of the hero and heroine. I love when an author lets you see inside a character to see all the emotions, lust, hate, love, both the good and the bad. Elf was delightful because she is strong, spirited and fun but not self destructive. Fort's intensity in everything he does whether its hate, sex, love is just great...unlike one of the characters in the previous books, he is allowed to have the feelings, even unreasonable, because he recognizes that they are unreasonable and acknowledges his own fault in his disasters. I hope Brand's story is half as good as this one.

a most unsuitable man, jo beverly.......2007-01-08

first off i gotta say that i loved the mallorens, so i may not be the most impartial reviewer. i liked "an unsuitable man" mostly because the female lead, was a strong woman, who took a some hard knocks, picked herself right back up, got on with her life and went after the things she knew would make her happy. i'm not gonna get into plot at all, the book flowed well and kept my interest from cover to cover.

Didn't care for it at all, she pursued the guy the entire book.......2006-10-09

Shesh, the heroine kept throwing herself at the guy the entire time, sending him gifts and slept with him, but he hated her family (and her). I realize it was the love of her life and all, but she shoulda had more self respect.

Unlikable characters.......2006-08-15

This book was horrible. The characters weren't very intelligent or likable. Elf (what a name!) is just a nimrod who thinks she's smart. And Fort (I kind of do like his name) is laughable as a hero or a seducer. He actually gave a speech to her about how he would handle any unexpected pregnancies while trying to get her into bed. So wierd.

Bad writing, bad characters.

Something boring........2006-06-20

I was thoroughly unhappy with Fort in "My Lady Notorious." I was not especially excited to read about him in "Something Wicked," but the reviews were promising. I should have stuck with my first instinct.

This book was incredibly boring. I found most of it to be about the plot against the king. I prefer not to have a whole lot of subplots in my romance novels.

Fort was not a likable hero. He sired two children out of wedlock and only supported them financially. What a jerk! I don't care if that was how things worked in the mid-18th century - I prefer my heroes to be a little more noble than that.

Elf bordered on desperate. Fort didn't deserve the attention or pursuit she afforded him. I think Fort should have realized his folly and pursued Elf. He was the jerk all along and should have been the one to lose his pride and pay the price.

Fort thoroughly debauches Elf and her brothers barely batted an eye. It seemed out of character for all of the Mallorens. And speaking of out of character, where was Elf's spunk? She became a doormat and showed very little backbone in dealing with Fort.

Some reviewers here on Amazon have commented on this book's sizzle. I have to say - I completely disagree. There were only a couple of sex scenes and they were short and very undetailed. If you are someone who likes vague, veiled sex scenes, this book's for you.

The ending seemed abrupt and a disappointing ending for such a long, drawn-out story.

I wouldn't waste my time with this one.

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