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Sealed by Revenge

by Elly-Royce Laurens

332 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #03-0793; ISBN 1-4120-0424-1; US$28.00, C$32.00, EUR23.00, £16.00

Sensual romance peppered with mystery and intrigue is a poignant story of courage in the face of oppression, love against all odds and an alliance for Justice, Love and Survival.

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About the Book Countess Elyssa Di Spadafiera is a wealthy and beautiful fashion designer with a successful career in Rome. Her fate is sealed when she unwittingly embarks on a dangerous adventure in an oppressive land where women are hidden behind the veil and men are strong, powerful adversaries. The Countess' strength and determination are severely tested when she must overcome unthinkable obstacles in her struggle to maintain her pride and honor. With the aid of a mystical ruby, she entrusts her life to the powerful Sheik Rakan, who yearns to find the woman of his dreams to whom he can surrender his love and his dangerous secret. Together, they form a revengeful alliance against Elyssa's malicious oppressor, triggering the terrifying events that will reveal their indomitable courage and compassion amidst the threat of death and destruction, and sparking a fiery liaison that ignites their passion, inflames their latent desires and fulfills their destiny. Set against the culturally diverse backdrops of Italy, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, "Sealed by Revenge" is an exciting, sensual romance peppered with mystery and intrigue -- a poignant story of courage in the face of oppression and love against all odds. inspired by her several journeys around the world, her experience in the fashion business, her encounter with unusual cultures and exotic personalities, Elly-Royce Laurens wrote Sealed by Revenge in a call fo self-determination before oppression, loyalty in friendship and strength in preserving one's love.

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About the Author With a master degree in psychology, years of experience in the fashion's society, Elly-Royce Laurens bases her romantic stories on the exotic societies and exceptional personalities she came to encounter during her fascinating journeys around the world. A defender at heart of women's issues and a fervent multilingual reader, Elly-Royce conveys through her novels significant messages while keeping the reality of the facts and the authenticity of cultural aspects.

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Reviews

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Elly-Royce Laurens writes with wisdom about the fashion industry and the lifestyles of the rich and famous from several cultural perspectives. BARGAIN FOR LOVE takes the reader on a vicarious and scenic journey around the world. Descriptions of the evening gowns are memorable, one can feel the texture of the fabric and see the complimentary drape against the curves of the women and models. The reader is treated to two great scenes of tantalizingly transparent tests of testosterone when Warren meets Sheik Rakan and Serena's ex-husband, Kevin. Elly-Royce Laurens subtly utilizes incongruent visual cues for the reader. An example includes a lovely scene with Warren and Serena on the moonlit beach and the sounds of Ricky Martin singing "La Vida Loca" in the distance. I instantly pictured gyrating, leather clad Martin. The combination of the love and serenity on the beach along with the sexy liveliness of the song make the scene perfect.

I read SEALED BY REVENGE, the sequel to BARGAIN FOR LOVE, before reading BARGAIN FOR LOVE. Each book is unique and maintains consistency of character and plot. I recommend BARGAIN FOR LOVE as a fun read with the ability to transport the reader to a fantasy land. Elly-Royce Laurens is rapidly becoming one of my favorite authors."

Reviewer: Winona Cross

"Elly-Royce Laurens writes a timely novel which takes place just before American bombs are launched. Sealed by Revenge takes the reader into the opulence of royalty. Threads of betrayal, political intrigue, spying, religion, war, and revenge keep the story active. Most interesting is the detailed research the author presents in scenes describing the oppression and lack of respect given to women in the Arabian Gulf...

I do recommend Sealed By Revenge. Elly-Royce Laurens makes the right moves: intriguing characters, surprising twists, colorful descriptions of the surroundings, obstacles coming between two lovers, active research and tension. I enjoyed Sealed by revenge and believe any reader interested in romance and intrigue will want to add this book to their collection."

Reviewer: Winona Cross, The Word On Romance

"Elly-Royce Laurens has written a powerful story about intrigue, revenge and love. Revenge and love are two of the most powerful emotions that the human race has. Ms. Laurens shows us that even though revenge is something we all want once in a while, love is the emotion that conquers all. You are drawn into this story and wonder if the two will find a way to make their two very different cultures work together."

Reviewer: Lydia Funneman, Writers Unlimited

This is a marvelous novel. Ms. Laurens brings us into a world that is mysterious and shows, not only its beauty and history, but it’s harshness of its culture. She writes of an emotional event with a tender hand enabling the reader to become engrossed but not repelled. Rakan is an honorable and marvelous hero. His patience and caring of Eylssa during her recovery is extraordinary. The pure love that grows between these two defies any reader to remain unaffected.

Rarely have I read a story such as the type Ms. Laurens weaves. She is eloquently descriptive of emotions, settings, people and places. I absolutely recommend this book, as it is a wonderful read. Just one note, while this book is a stand alone, reading its predecessor, Bargain for Love, adds to the background of the characters.

Reviewer: Vikky Bertling, The Road to Romance

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