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[[Image:Adrienne-cvr.jpg|thumb|Cover Art by Anne Caine]]
 
[[Image:Adrienne-cvr.jpg|thumb|Cover Art by Anne Caine]]
 
*'''Author:''' [[D. Renee Bagby]]
 
*'''Author:''' [[D. Renee Bagby]]
 
*'''Publisher:''' [[Samhain Publishing, Ltd.]]
 
*'''Publisher:''' [[Samhain Publishing, Ltd.]]
*'''Genre:''' Fantasy Romance/Interracial
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*'''Length:''' Novel (97K Words/320 Pages)
*'''Length:''' Novel (97K Words)
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*'''eBook ISBN:''' 1-59998-523-3 (978-1-59998-523-7)
*'''eBook ISBN:''' 1-59998-523-3
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*'''eBook Price:''' $5.50 US | [http://dreneebagby.com/Books_Adrienne.html#Adri-Buy Buy Now]
*'''eBook Price:''' 5.50 | [http://www.mybookstoreandmore.com/product_info.php?products_id=588 Buy]
 
 
*'''eBook Publication Date:''' 10 July 2007
 
*'''eBook Publication Date:''' 10 July 2007
*'''Print ISBN:''' Coming Soon
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*'''Print ISBN:''' 1-59998-757-0 (978-1-59998-757-6)
*'''Trade Paperback Price:''' Coming Soon
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*'''Trade Paperback Price:''' $16.00 US (£14.00 UK) |  [http://www.booksense.com/product/info.jsp?isbn=1599987570 Order from Booksense]
*'''Print Publication Date:''' Coming Soon
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*'''Print Publication Date:''' 27 May 2008
  
== Blurb ==
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==Book Description==
'''He crossed dimensions to claim her as his queen-but her reign may destroy his world.'''
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'''He crossed dimensions to claim her as his queen—but her reign may destroy his world.'''
  
 
''A Bron Universe Novel''
 
''A Bron Universe Novel''
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As if fending off a lusty king isn't enough of a headache, Adrienne finds herself a pawn in a rival monarch's plot to bring Malik's world to its knees. But is the real danger being stuck in the middle of a power struggle between rival kingdoms? Or the damage Malik could do to her heart?
 
As if fending off a lusty king isn't enough of a headache, Adrienne finds herself a pawn in a rival monarch's plot to bring Malik's world to its knees. But is the real danger being stuck in the middle of a power struggle between rival kingdoms? Or the damage Malik could do to her heart?
  
<font color="red"><b>Warning: this title contains adult language, talking animals, violence, and scenes of near rape.</b></font>
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<font color="red">'''Warning: this title contains adult language, talking animals, violence, and scenes of near rape.'''</font>
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== Excerpt ==
 
== Excerpt ==
Malik lowered to his haunches in front of his bride. With a thought, he ended the shielding spell he’d erected around her before his attack started. Little droplets of the assailants’ blood fell to the ground—blood he hadn’t wanted to taint his bride’s skin.
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“Impressive.” He came forward and placed his hand on Adrienne’s cheek. He smiled. “I would expect no less from my future queen.
  
The suffocating chill of her fear continued, enveloping his body. He had caused that fear. Killing the two men while she watched showed poor judgment on his part. He would make it up to her at a later date. His priority was her freedom.
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''Proud.''
  
Once she saw that he meant her no harm, she would stop being scared of him. And he could regain a measure of his original warmth. Malik remembered his father telling him that he would feel his mate’s emotions and she would feel his. He hadn’t known this was what his father meant.
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Adrienne felt proud. Her annoyance with Malik’s presence changed the second he touched her. She could have pulled away but decided not to, a small concession since he’d given in to her the day before—albeit to save his palace.
  
He reached out with the intention of removing her gag. Instead he brushed his fingers across her cheek. She flinched away from him.
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His touch was light and it didn’t seem like he would do more. She looked up at him. His eyes mirrored the pride she felt.
  
Her reaction made him focus. There would be time to get to know her feel later...
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Malik was proud.
[http://samhainpublishing.com/excerpt/adrienne Read Full Excerpt]
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The emotion she felt was his. Knowing he was pleased with her tiny accomplishment made her happy—in a little kid kind of way. Any praise was good praise, no matter whom it came from...
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[http://dreneebagby.com/Books_Adrienne.html#Adri-Exrpt Read Full Excerpt]
  
 
== Reviews ==
 
== Reviews ==
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* <font color="brown">"D. Renee Bagby delivers a wonderfully written fantasy that takes you to new realms. Wonderful characters take you to new heights of fantasy, not to mention passion. Time well spent on this wonderful book."</font>
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:: Renee K. ~ [http://www.historicalromanceclub.com/d-renee-bagby-1107.html Historical Romance Club Reviews] ~ 4.5 Stars and Reviewer's Choice Award
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* <font color="brown">"It's not often that Denise and I both get the pleasure of reviewing the same book... We have had a lot of fun discussing the characters and storyline, and the consensus is: we both LOVE it! ... Let D. Renee Bagby transport you into a fascinating new world in Adrienne. There you will find intrigue, swordplay, and magic enough to delight any paranormal lover! ... Adrienne is the first book in the Bron Universe novels, and let me make a plea to D. Renee Bagby: Please, keep them coming!"</font>
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:: Mandy ~ [http://roguesandromance.blogspot.com/2007/10/adrienne-by-d-renee-bagby.html Rogues and Romance Reviews]
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* <font color="brown">"[[D. Renee Bagby]] has written a highly intensified novel. You can truly relate to the characters, and more importantly to their emotions. All of the emotions in the novel, in my opinion, truly help to make Adrienne as great as it is... The novel also flowed absolutely wonderful, and you just have to continue reading to see just where these two will go, as well as what is on the next page..."</font>
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:: Denise ~ [http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=26241 ParaNormal Romance.org]
 
* <font color="brown">"Wow! ADRIENNE is an exquisite example of world building, and [[D. Renee Bagby]] kept this reader on the edge of her seat. All of the characters are complete, and I could hear the dialogue and feel the tension. The writing is superb, the action is almost non-stop and brings to reality so many lovely ideas about magick and transportation. I was biting my nails in reaction to all the perils, betrayals, danger, treachery, hope and joy that are such integral parts of this splendid romance. Get it, read it, keep it."</font>
 
* <font color="brown">"Wow! ADRIENNE is an exquisite example of world building, and [[D. Renee Bagby]] kept this reader on the edge of her seat. All of the characters are complete, and I could hear the dialogue and feel the tension. The writing is superb, the action is almost non-stop and brings to reality so many lovely ideas about magick and transportation. I was biting my nails in reaction to all the perils, betrayals, danger, treachery, hope and joy that are such integral parts of this splendid romance. Get it, read it, keep it."</font>
:: Vi Janaway ~ [http://www.romrevtoday.com/ Romance Reviews Today]
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:: Vi ~ [http://www.romrevtoday.com/2007%20Reviews/Fantasy%20Sci%20-%20Fi%20Romance%20Reviews/adrienne_10-10-07.htm Romance Reviews Today]
 
* <font color="brown">"Adrienne is a fantastic exploration of a magical universe full of intrigue, supremacy and creative characters... I found all the characters fascinating... I was held spellbound through the complete narrative. This is a wonderful love story that I enjoyed immensely."</font>
 
* <font color="brown">"Adrienne is a fantastic exploration of a magical universe full of intrigue, supremacy and creative characters... I found all the characters fascinating... I was held spellbound through the complete narrative. This is a wonderful love story that I enjoyed immensely."</font>
 
:: Rosemary ~ [http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/reviews/RRs/September07RR/Adrienne.DRB.html Joyfully Reviewed] - September 2007 Recommended Read
 
:: Rosemary ~ [http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/reviews/RRs/September07RR/Adrienne.DRB.html Joyfully Reviewed] - September 2007 Recommended Read
* <font color="brown">"I give this a rating of 5 Moonbeams. I can't believe this book by new author, D. Renee Bagby--but from the looks of this book, ADRIENNE, she is going to lots of success in writing. ADRIENNE has plenty of everything in it. It has magic, romance, action, mystery and whole of a lot more... I can truly say that you too will love, ADRIENNE."</font>
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* <font color="brown">"I give this a rating of 5 Moonbeams. I can't believe this book by new author, [[D. Renee Bagby]]--but from the looks of this book, ADRIENNE, she is going to lots of success in writing. ADRIENNE has plenty of everything in it. It has magic, romance, action, mystery and whole of a lot more... I can truly say that you too will love, ADRIENNE."</font>
 
:: Veronica ~ [http://www.freewebs.com/strictlyromancereviews/index.htm Strictly Romance Reviews]
 
:: Veronica ~ [http://www.freewebs.com/strictlyromancereviews/index.htm Strictly Romance Reviews]
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
 
* [[D. Renee Bagby]] - Wiki Page
 
* [[D. Renee Bagby]] - Wiki Page
 
* [http://dreneebagby.com D. Renee Bagby's Author Site]
 
* [http://dreneebagby.com D. Renee Bagby's Author Site]

Latest revision as of 21:28, 13 November 2022


Cover Art by Anne Caine
  • Author: D. Renee Bagby
  • Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
  • Length: Novel (97K Words/320 Pages)
  • eBook ISBN: 1-59998-523-3 (978-1-59998-523-7)
  • eBook Price: $5.50 US | Buy Now
  • eBook Publication Date: 10 July 2007
  • Print ISBN: 1-59998-757-0 (978-1-59998-757-6)
  • Trade Paperback Price: $16.00 US (£14.00 UK) | Order from Booksense
  • Print Publication Date: 27 May 2008

Book Description

He crossed dimensions to claim her as his queen—but her reign may destroy his world.

A Bron Universe Novel

Adrienne Backett wants two simple little things this spring break: rest and relaxation. After nearly four years of slaving away for her college education, she deserves a holiday. What she gets is pulled into another dimension by a man who claims she's his rightful queen.

Malik, King of Ulan, has until his birthday to find his bride or he must forfeit his throne. When a spell reveals her location, he will do anything, even cross dimensions, to claim her as his own.

As if fending off a lusty king isn't enough of a headache, Adrienne finds herself a pawn in a rival monarch's plot to bring Malik's world to its knees. But is the real danger being stuck in the middle of a power struggle between rival kingdoms? Or the damage Malik could do to her heart?


Warning: this title contains adult language, talking animals, violence, and scenes of near rape.


Excerpt

“Impressive.” He came forward and placed his hand on Adrienne’s cheek. He smiled. “I would expect no less from my future queen.”

Proud.

Adrienne felt proud. Her annoyance with Malik’s presence changed the second he touched her. She could have pulled away but decided not to, a small concession since he’d given in to her the day before—albeit to save his palace.

His touch was light and it didn’t seem like he would do more. She looked up at him. His eyes mirrored the pride she felt.

Malik was proud.

The emotion she felt was his. Knowing he was pleased with her tiny accomplishment made her happy—in a little kid kind of way. Any praise was good praise, no matter whom it came from...


Read Full Excerpt

Reviews

  • "D. Renee Bagby delivers a wonderfully written fantasy that takes you to new realms. Wonderful characters take you to new heights of fantasy, not to mention passion. Time well spent on this wonderful book."
Renee K. ~ Historical Romance Club Reviews ~ 4.5 Stars and Reviewer's Choice Award
  • "It's not often that Denise and I both get the pleasure of reviewing the same book... We have had a lot of fun discussing the characters and storyline, and the consensus is: we both LOVE it! ... Let D. Renee Bagby transport you into a fascinating new world in Adrienne. There you will find intrigue, swordplay, and magic enough to delight any paranormal lover! ... Adrienne is the first book in the Bron Universe novels, and let me make a plea to D. Renee Bagby: Please, keep them coming!"
Mandy ~ Rogues and Romance Reviews
  • "D. Renee Bagby has written a highly intensified novel. You can truly relate to the characters, and more importantly to their emotions. All of the emotions in the novel, in my opinion, truly help to make Adrienne as great as it is... The novel also flowed absolutely wonderful, and you just have to continue reading to see just where these two will go, as well as what is on the next page..."
Denise ~ ParaNormal Romance.org
  • "Wow! ADRIENNE is an exquisite example of world building, and D. Renee Bagby kept this reader on the edge of her seat. All of the characters are complete, and I could hear the dialogue and feel the tension. The writing is superb, the action is almost non-stop and brings to reality so many lovely ideas about magick and transportation. I was biting my nails in reaction to all the perils, betrayals, danger, treachery, hope and joy that are such integral parts of this splendid romance. Get it, read it, keep it."
Vi ~ Romance Reviews Today
  • "Adrienne is a fantastic exploration of a magical universe full of intrigue, supremacy and creative characters... I found all the characters fascinating... I was held spellbound through the complete narrative. This is a wonderful love story that I enjoyed immensely."
Rosemary ~ Joyfully Reviewed - September 2007 Recommended Read
  • "I give this a rating of 5 Moonbeams. I can't believe this book by new author, D. Renee Bagby--but from the looks of this book, ADRIENNE, she is going to lots of success in writing. ADRIENNE has plenty of everything in it. It has magic, romance, action, mystery and whole of a lot more... I can truly say that you too will love, ADRIENNE."
Veronica ~ Strictly Romance Reviews

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