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    Crystal Dreams
    Crystal Dreams
    Crystal Dreams
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    Crystal Dreams

    By Astrid Cooper

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    The fate of worlds hangs on a kiss.

    Caledonian Chieftain, Connal MacArran risks all when he confronts the alien witch, Liandra Tavor. His simple plan goes horribly wrong from the moment they dream-share on Liandra’s crystal bed. A secret kept for over 800 years, and a missing kinsman are the least of his worries as he and Liandra confront powerful enemies intent on destroying them, but the danger is nothing compared to forbidden desires and a love destined to burn brighter than a supernova. Can Connal and Liandra overcome their differences to face an enemy intent on enslaving the galaxy? The fate of worlds hangs on a kiss...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublishereXtasy Books Inc
    Release dateFeb 15, 2012
    ISBN9781771110082
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