Captive Dreams

by Angela Knight and Diane Whiteside

Book Overview

Double the heat: the queens of super-sexy paranormal romance join forces for a one-of-kind novel. Celeste and Corinne Carson are more than sisters-they're bestselling writers, each with a fantasy-fulfilling alpha-male hero. For Celeste, it's Jarred, a conqueror from the future. For Corinne, it's the barbarian Mykhayl from a world long ago. Devilishly sensual warriors, Jarred and Mykhayl have something in common themselves-they're both more real than...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425207757
• ISBN13: 9780425207758
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Tongue in cheek (and a few other places),two hot fantasy romances

Prologue. The Carson sisters, Celeste and Corinne have each written several novels each about the adventures and heroic escapades respectively of fantasy champion Mykhayl and future cyborg-human defender Jarred. However, the seemingly impossible occurs when the two fictional characters use "dragon magic" to break through the "barrier" to abduct the specific sibling who has made their life hell with so many trials and tribulations. "Bound by the Dragon" by Diane Whiteside. Mykhayl abducts writer Corinne taking her to his sword and sorcery realm where he plans to make love to her in between saving the world from dark magic, but finds he needs to save the world in between his sexual encounters with this seductive siren. "Bound by the Dream" by Angela Knight. Jarred kidnaps Celeste taking her into his futuristic realm where he plans to make love to her in between saving the world from space aliens, but finds he needs to save the world in between his sexual encounters with this seductive siren. Tongue in cheek (and a few other places), these two fantasy romances are hot and out of this world as Angela Knight and Diane Whiteside have fun showing what happens when authors meet their fantasized heroic hunks. Harriet Klausner

A raunchy, slightly kinky Perfect 10

In a plot straight out of an erotic version of The Twilight Zone, sisters Celeste and Corrine Carson have reached the pinnacle of success as authors. Corrine writes historical fantasy romances featuring Mykhayl Tibronson, the High King of Torhtremer, and his family, while Celeste is the author of a futuristic/sci-fi series starring Jarred Varrain, an enforcement officer. Mykhayl and Jarred have each gone on many dangerous adventures through the sisters' books. What Corrine and Celeste don't know is that somehow, some way, what they've written has become reality in two alternate universes. Worse yet, Jarred and Mykhayl know about them and plan to take their revenge. In a bold move, Jarred and Mykhayl penetrate our dimension and kidnap the sisters (while they're in the middle of trying out lingerie, no less). Now it's payback time for Corrine and Celeste as they each face a furious and handsome (not to mention well-endowed) warrior. In Diane Whiteside's BOUND BY THE DRAGON, Mykhayl Tibronson, the High King of Torhtremer, has brought back his tormentor for punishment. Thanks to Corrine, Mykhayl has been imprisoned and tortured numerous times by his enemies. Worst of all, she caused an ice serpent to bite him and render him sterile. An intolerable situation for a king. Mykhayl intends to make sure that this sorceress will no longer be able to make his life hell, even if he has to shackle her to his bed. Bewildered, bemused and definitely aroused (after all, she's very familiar with every inch of that physique) Corrine finds herself accused of being a sorceress and being eyed as a tasty snack both my Mykhayl and the imperial dragon, Khyber! Wanting to make amends for all that she unknowingly put him through, Corrine is determined to cure his sterility and help him fight his enemies, even if it means being stuck in this universe forever. In Angela Knight's BOUND BY THE DREAM, Jarred Varrain finally has his chance to avenge himself on Celeste. Because of her he'd been betrayed by the woman he loved, tortured by alien reptiles and, worst of all, had watched her plot his best friend's death but was powerless to stop it. Yet for all she's put him through, Celeste has also been his obsession for years. To ensure she will wreak no more havoc in his world, Jarred plans to give Celeste to his friend De'Lar as a new sexsub. But first, Jarred is going to torture her slowly, exquisitely, on his specially made pleasure rack. He was going to rid himself of his fixation once and for all. Once she realizes that everything she's written has truly come to pass, Celeste expects Jarred to kill her. Instead, she's tortured with pleasure and Celeste slowly realizes a truth she's hidden for a long time. She's never been able to have a real relationship because a part of her has always been in love with her hero, Jarred. Now he's real, but her days with him are numbered unless he can forgive her and she can convince him they belong together. CAPTIVE

Strong heroines and hot heros

If you like fantasy romantica with a warrior then this book is for you. And if you like science fiction romantica with a military hero this book is for you. Throw in a cocksure dragon and two fiesty heroines and what do you have ... a book you don't want to put down. Each of the heroines is quickwitted and strong - neither of them are passive and take on both of the heros-with many quick verbal parries thrusts and counter thrusts. Not to mention very well written sex scenes-that are guaranteed to bring the characters and you to a quick boil. this is a book that is readable not once, not twice but many times.

Timeless Tales 5 Star Review

by Amy L. TurpinCeleste and Corinne Carson are writers of science and romantic fiction, respectively. Both have created alpha type male heroes and both feel a special connection to their characters. What they don't realize is that their writings are coming true in their hero's universes, a fact they are about to find out in a most alarming way . . . Jarred Varrain and Mykhayl Rhodyonovich are the tormented characters of the sisters' fantasies. Trapped in a kind of limbo when the girls are brainstorming, and then helpless to change the eventual outcome once back in their own lives, the men have had enough! For ten long years they have had to watch as their lives are plotted and executed with malicious precision, and now the men finally have a chance to take revenge on their tormentors by kidnapping the women and whisking them off to their individual universes. Mykhayl's dimension is one of magic and fantasy. As he spirits Corinne away from her home, he can think of nothing other than punishing her for his years of suffering. After completely consuming her, he finds she has possession of him as well, a fact that does not sit well with him. He knows her for the sorceress she is, and after the things done to him by another sorceress, he can not trust her--especially with his heart. Corinne knows he can never love her, but the least she can do is to use her newfound skills to reverse the damage she caused in one of her stories. But will her courage and determination be enough to give this mighty king the queen he needs and the son he deserves? Jarred's universe is one of science and technology. When Celeste finds herself face to face with the gadgets she invented, the reality is more alarming than she could have ever imagined. Especially her ultimate creation--the brawny, sexy, cyborg/human glaring down at her with malice. She knows him as well as he knows himself and when the look she has described a thousand times, the one associated with that of the executioner-Jarred, she is more terrified than she can ever remember being. His intentions, however, are not as grim as her impending death, but he will use her then throw her away . . . so to speak. The sex they share is unlike either of them has ever experienced. Just when it seems Jarred's icy exterior is melting in Celeste's favor, her special powers are revealed to him. He realizes then that she has kept this secret from him for almost the entire time of her stay with him. Knowing Jarred's life will soon be jeopardized, Celeste is determined to keep him from harm--knowing he will never love her. But the danger comes from the most unexpected source and it's up to Celeste to neutralize the threat before it's too late. Two fabulously written tales, two fabulously written romances! This anthology is written with humor, imagination and a generous amount of love. The beginning grasps the reader's attention immediately and the ending is in no way predictable, but perfectly logical. All the parts in betwee

captivated!

This is a really spicy read from two favourite authors - Angela Knight being a star of Secrets and Diane Whiteside featuring at Ellora's Cave...The story centres on two sisters who write fantasy/futuristic best-sellers without realizing their heroes are actually having to live the convoluted plots arising from their twisted imaginations.Both heroes are to die for yummy - Diane's Mykhael being the more obviously a nice guy, with Jarred having a really dark, dark side...The clue (er broad hint) to the theme lies in the "captive" part of the title - but the fine characterisation, plotting and basic decency of the two guys are the elements that make this a romantic as well as a racy read. I loved it... & yeah I'm a fan anyway - but I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who likes fantasy or futuristic romance - or even just something a little different - if you like your romance with a sizzle then this is for you!