"The charms are the key to the god Thor and his lover."

When construction project manager Leigh Temple was a teen, she purchased a charm at a garage sale and has kept it for many years. What she doesn't know is that the charm is an antique once owned by a woman named Tianna who was lover to the mythological god Thor. As a result, Leigh gets flashes of Tianna's relationship with Thor--only she thinks they're just dreams. Because Thor loved Tianna so strongly, he has continued to search for her over the centuries and the charm is the key to finding her.

Jake Thornton is a wealthy man and wants to buy Hamlin Construction, the company Leigh works for. When Jake meets Leigh they connect immediately and sparks fly-- unfortunately he's married, but Jake and Leigh are meant for each other. Why? Because they both hold the half charms that once belonged to eternal lovers Tianna and Thor. When the two pieces are interlocked, they make Thor's hammer a whole.

Marilyn Lee is a good writer; however, I was disappointed with this particular story. I felt the plot was predictable and the characters were shallow and lacked strong motivations for their actions--other than lust. For instance, Jake Thornton was trapped into marrying a woman he didn't love, although they remained married for many years. It's only when he meets Leigh that he "grows a pair" and decides to divorce his wife. (A wife, who, by the way totally understands that he never loved her and never would, and approves of his extramarital relationship. What man--alpha or beta-- would do such a thing?) Even before the divorce is final, Jake and Leigh basically have what in my mind amounts to an affair (certainly not the stuff romances are made of). Also, while she is awaiting the divorce Jake promises will occur, Leigh does some pretty heavy petting with his brother. She just couldn't make up her mind.

There were so many characters trying to bang other characters without any real motivation--except of course just sex--that I couldn't care about any of them. If you're already a fan of Ms. Lee then you may like this book. If you're looking for a traditional romance with a good plot and strong characters you might want to skip this one.

Rating: NC-17; oral sex.

Reviewed by Angela Black for Sensual Romance.

Reviewed by Sensual Romance
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted September 7, 2003

Summary

When Leigh Temple buys an old charm at a garage sale, she has no idea she has just purchased half of an enchanted hammer once shared by the fabled Norseman, Thor, and his favorite bed wench, Tianna. Neither does Leigh know Thor has spent an eternity searching for his lost love, but for some odd reason she is suddenly reliving portions of Tianna's life with the Norseman.

When Leigh meets Jake Thornton, the owner of Thor's half of the hammer, she feels an immediate attraction to the man, even though Jake's intent is to take over the company Leigh manages. Jake is just as amazed to find himself attracted to the nearly plain-Jane woman standing in the way of what he wants. Though they have ample reasons to distrust each other, Jake and Leigh are quickly drawn into a passionate affair neither can resist.

Sexual Content: Rated: NC-17. Genre: paranormal.