num_pages: 364
description: Science Fiction Romance from RITA nominated author!In a universe of darkness and depravity, the Shielders battle to stay one step ahead of the powerful, vengeful Controllers, who are determined to destroy the entire Shielder race. The race’s survival depends on the quest of one man—Jarek san Ranul. He has found evidence of a wormhole he believes might offer the Shielders an escape to another galaxy. But he faces daunting challenges to make such a mission possible. When he meets Eirene Kane at a Pleasure Dome and she saves his life, he realizes she might be the key to facilitating his daring plan.On the run from her cruel uncle and a Leor warlord who wants her as his bride, Eirene must hide her true identity. She’s an Enhancer, with rare powers that could get her sold to the highest bidder if she’s caught. Her flight puts her on a collision course with Jarek, who suspects her secret, and knows he needs her powers to make his plan work. Although Eirene refuses to admit she’s an Enhancer, Jarek believes otherwise and is desperate enough to kidnap her. During their enforced time together, a special bond forms between them, leaving Eirene torn between her attraction to this charismatic Shielder commander and the need to ensure her survival. Despite the danger should her true identity ever be exposed, she finds herself falling in love with Jarek ,and wanting the one thing he claims will free them forever—Shamara.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -What readers are saying about this science fiction romance:“A futuristic romance that will make the reader laugh, cry and sigh, Shamara has all the earmarkings of a keeper.” — Leslie Tramposch, PNR ReviewsGreat sci-fi romance! With Shielder, Shadower, and now Shamara, Catherine Spangler has earned a high place among the elite of the science fiction romance sub-genre.” —Harriet Klausner“If you’ve never read a futuristic romance, start with Shamara. It is solidly constructed, well written, and dynamically paced.” —Jacqueline Lichtenberg “Shamara by Catherine Spangler is an outstanding read. With the perfect blend of psychic gifts, space travel and old fashioned romance, Spangler creates a novel readers will find impossible to put down. . . . The carefully balanced characterizations and action make Shamara a winner of the WordWeaving Award of Excellence.” —The Midwest Book Review - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Books by Catherine Spangler:The Shielder Series (Science Fiction Romance)— Shielder, Book 1— Shadower, Book 2 — Shamara, Book 3 — Shadow Crossing, Book 4 (Release Date: Fall 2014)— Shadow Fires, Book 5 (Release Date: Winter 2014)The Sentinel Series (Urban Fantasy Romance)— Touched by Darkness, Book 1— Touched by Fire, Book 2 — Touched by Light, Book 3— The Sentinel Series Book Bundle (Books 1, 2, 3)Demon’s Delight Anthology, “Street Corners and Halos” (Paranormal, Vampire)
language: English
title: Shamara
titlecomplete: Shamara (Shielder #3)
genres: Romance, Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction Romance, Futuristic Romance, Futuristic
ratings_count: 299
series: Shielder
awards: awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: HOLT Medallion by Virginia Romance Writers
category: Paranormal/Time Travel/Futuristic
publisher: Catherine Spangler