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Dark Taste of Rapture

by Gena Showalter
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Dark Taste of Rapture
Dark Taste of Rapture

Alien romance with a dark, action-packed twist.

If you fancy a blend of sizzling romance and thrilling supernatural elements, "Dark Taste of Rapture" would be a tantalizing addition to your reading list. Gena Showalter delivers an imaginative world with characters that radiate chemistry and complexity. For a ride filled with otherworldly passion and heart-racing adventure, this book promises not to disappoint.

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ISBN: 9781439175781
Authors: Gena Showalter
Publisher: Pocket Star Books
Date of Publication: 2011-08-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Romance, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller, Fantasy Romance, Aliens
Goodreads rating: 4.34
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Alien romance with a dark, action-packed twist.

If you fancy a blend of sizzling romance and thrilling supernatural elements, "Dark Taste of Rapture" would be a tantalizing addition to your reading list. Gena Showalter delivers an imaginative world with characters that radiate chemistry and complexity. For a ride filled with otherworldly passion and heart-racing adventure, this book promises not to disappoint.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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