Parallel Heat (Midnight Warriors, Book 2)

by Deidre Knight

Book Overview

In Parallel Attraction , Deidre Knight created an unforgettable alternate world of danger, seduction and the mysteries of time. Here she returns to that world as alien warrior Marco McKinley is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451219651
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Signet
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

superb science fiction romance!

Marco McKinley is one of the Madjin, a sworn protector for the exiled king of the Refarians, Jared Bennett. The discovery of the mitres in PARALLEL ATTRACTION has opened up the concept of parallel, or alternate, universes. Marco is wildly attracted to Theo Haven, who is both a soldier and one of the D'Ashanian, but will the right choices be made in this timeline? And don't forget those pesky Antousians that the Refarians are at war with. Things are about to get hot in PARALLEL HEAT! If you haven't read Deidre Knight's first book in the series, PARALLEL ATTRACTION, stop right here and go read it immediately. This is one series you don't want to miss, but it definitely should be read in order. The full depth and complexity of Ms. Knight's world becomes vividly apparent when reading this phenomenal series in order although she does provide enough of the back history to enable this to be a stand alone novel. Deidre Knight truly demonstrates the full potential of combining science fiction and romance with PARALLEL HEAT. The continued development of Jared and his human wife, Kelsey, along with the sizzling hot attraction between Marco and Theo make this a sensual and stunning romance. However, the science fiction aspects are not secondary but are instead just as important as the romance in Ms. Knight's carefully crafted world. The notion of parallel timelines in which each choice could significantly alter the outcome is not necessarily a new one, but Ms. Knight's approach is as she cleverly interweaves the alternate realities into the storyline. PARALLEL HEAT is a phenomenal tale that will resonate with readers. The artful blend of science fiction and romance is very well done, making PARALLEL HEAT perhaps the best of this genre. Deidre Knight writes a satisfying story while leaving the reader yearning for more. COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES

I LOVED THIS BOOK

Just when I thought Deidre's Knights writing couldn't get any better-it did. She sucked me right into her next book--Parallel Heat--in a big way. Parallel Heat is the second of a continued futuristic romance series from Ms. Knight. The first book, Parallel Attraction held me spell bound until the end. I was curious to see if the second book would do the same. Well it did, and then some. Parallel Heat held me mesmerized, page after page, until I finished it!!! I couldn't put it down!!! Deidre Knight is a master storyteller, and she does not disappoint with Parallel Heat. We get to touch base with all the characters we loved from Parallel Attraction with the added element of Marco McKinley, a warrior and royal guardian jumping into the mix. And wow, wow, wow, what a fantastic book all these characters together produce!!!! It's action packed, full of fantastic gadgets, scorchingly romantic, enthrallingly well-written, and just one of the best darned books I've had the pleasure of reading in a long, long time (well, with the exception of Parallel Attraction). Thank you, thank you, thank you, Ms. Knight! All I can say to Deidre Knight is. when's the next one coming out!!!! Guys, don't miss this one!!!

complex "Parallel" military science fiction romance

In the future, Refaria warrior Marco McKinley thinks any wormhole would do as he drives lost on some highway on some remote planet called earth. He stops at some dive deciding to get drunk when beautiful soldier Thea Haven appears out of nowhere to take his virginity. New Timeline but in the present, Refaria warrior Marco McKinley is on planet earth to help his liege Jared regain the throne. Loyal to a fault, Marco soon finds himself desiring Central Intelligence Advisor Thea Haven, Jared's cousin, who is upset that the human Kelsey usurped what she thought, was her divine right to marry the king. Neither knows they have met in another timeline; both know this is not a good time as the dictators who overthrew Jared on Refaria are preparing for war on earth. Still desire flows and Marco has been warned about twists, fate, and alternate timelines. If he chooses Thea he will betray his king; if he chooses Jared, he will betray his heart. The second "Parallel" military science fiction romance (see Parallel Attraction) is a terrific complex thriller starring two strong protagonists struggling with what is best for their king and their people, which seem to mean separation rather than life-mating into an oneness. The story line is action-packed with readers believing an outer space civil war has come to earth even as much as the alternate time lines seem genuine. With several fascinating twists that accentuates string theory fans will be hooked from the first scar-faced encounter to the final shtkasa like roar. Harriet Klausner

A fantastic read!

I zipped right through this book. It had me captivated from page one. It's set in Wyoming, with a fascinating war between human and alien soldiers. Marco McKinly is assigned to protect Thea Haven and more than takes his job seriously--problem is he is so attracted to her he can hardly keep his hands off of her. The sexual tension will have you begging for them to get together. A great twist at the end!

Author Keeps the HEAT On! - SENSUALLY STEAMY!

In the second volume of Knight's original new series, she picks up where she left off with characters from the first novel returning for a new adventure, new loves, and a new hero grappling with his own demons. Marco McKinley had been assigned to Earth most of his life and was now coming to his place in time as a warrior and guardian to the newly married royals Jared and Kelsey. As a Madjin he was sworn to forego his own sexual urges and protect the royals. Unfortunately, one royal, Thea Haven, ignites a desire and a yearning in him that is beyond anything he has ever felt before. Little do either of them know that their recognition of "knowing" one another can be explained. In an alternate universe they were lovers, both bound together by betrayal and vengeance against the very royals Marco was now sworn to protect. Thea thought once that her life was over once her cousin and king Jared took a human for a lifemate but now she has to contend with an overwhelming awareness of the very disturbing Madjin whose very presence is causing her to `change'. With Earth on the brink of disaster from the alien warmonger Antousians who want to annihilate the human race, Marco and Thea must first fight off their forbidden desires before they can band together to fight the real enemy. Once again Knight explodes with another compelling page-turner that is a must read for fans she hooked with her debut PARALLEL ATTRACTION. As the saga of Jared and Kelsey continues, it is richly enhanced with the love between Marco and Thea while tossing in a few nibbles for one can safely assume as an upcoming book featuring a romance between Scott and the FBI blind linguist Hope. Although enough references were made to background events from the first book, this can be considered stand-alone but truly would be more enjoyable if read in order. Bottom line is this is one heck of a riveting sensual ride no matter what order it's read in. Marilyn Rondeau - RIO, Reviewers International Organization