Ann Cory :: Romance Author

Samhain Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-60504-071-4
Genre: Time Travel
August 2008
Format: e-Book

Uncovering Egypt

Desire hot enough to reach through the ages and melt the sands of time. Jasmine Devi is eager to start digging up artifacts on a field expedition to Giza. But finding a hidden chamber and an ancient bracelet could change this Egyptologist's life forever.

King Okpara is called through time to stop what he believes is someone stealing his former queen's sacred jewel. When he finds the bracelet firmly attached to the wrist of a woman of impeccable beauty, his plans change. Believing Jasmine is destined to be his new queen, Okpara needs to use all of his skill to convince her to step back in time with him.

In the face of Okpara's campaign to gain her trust and cater to her innermost desires, how can Jasmine refuse?

". a story that delivers a very hot fantasy and I'm glad I read it. The hero has all the sexy qualities that make women sit up and take notice."
~Reviewer Xeranthemum, Whipped Cream Reviews - 4.5 Cherries

".beautiful short story about love and finding artifacts that had a lot of history surrounding them.a fabulous job of taking me to a far away land with so much beauty and adventure."
~ Reviewer Goddess Minx of Literary Nymphs

"Complex characters, intriguing storyline and desire so hot it blows the lid of the computer!.Ms. Cory weaves a sensual spell around the reader with her tale of time travel, ancient Egypt, mighty Kings and a mysterious bracelet that finds its next owner."
~ Reviewer Dawn of Love Romances & More

"The eroticism is scorching. The attraction is undeniable. The characters are strong, intelligent and willful-a heady and believable combination for this hero and heroine."
~ Reviewer Bella from FAR

"The sexual scenes were.Whew! Smoldering: those Egyptians know about gratification!" ~ Reviewer Stefani from JERR

"This story contains a whole lot of imagination mixed with fast dialogue and graphic sexual encounters."
~ Reviewer Natalie of Erotic Romance Writers Reviews

" The eroticism is scorching. The attraction is undeniable. The characters are strong, intelligent and willful-a heady and believable combination for this hero and heroine."
~ Reviewer Bella of Fallen Angel Reviews

From her pocket, she took out a small pen flashlight and shone it inside the open space.

The object sparkled like a beautiful jewel. Unable to control herself, she reached inside and felt around until she grasped it. Fist tight, she made sure the object didn't get scratched as she pulled it out. Breath held, she uncurled her fingers. In her hands lay a beautiful bracelet made entirely of peridots. She'd read about the precious gemstones in Egyptian art books. They were also called chrysolites, and were considered the gems of the sun. Legend claimed they held the ability to clean and heal the heart.

Jasmine turned the bracelet with a delicate hand, in awe of its divine beauty. Against the paleness of her skin, she could fully appreciate its velvety appearance. It looked like something fit for a princess, or maybe even a queen. On her menial paychecks, she'd never be able to afford anything as extravagant.

With an envious sigh, she shone the flashlight back inside the wall for a final check, when the bracelet slid from her fingers and wrapped around her wrist.

What the? She blinked and brought her wrist up to her face. How in the hell did it fasten by itself? This wouldn't look good at all if she couldn't remove it. She didn't even know how it affixed itself on her in the first place, but who would believe that as an excuse? Sweat beaded on her brow and upper lip. In the soft light of the lantern, she tried to locate a catch of some sort.

Unable to find one, Jasmine gave the bracelet a cautious tug. Any harder and she risked damaging it. A whimper escaped her lips. Gods, she was in big trouble.

Footsteps shuffled behind her and she groaned inward, knowing it was Mason at the ready with one of his "I told you so" speeches. Yeah, he'd really get a kick out of this.

She turned with her wrist concealed behind her back, when all the breath left her lungs.