Book 2 in the Legacies series. The price Fates and Destiny demanded has been paid. The blood spilled in a time long forgotten by all but a few. Devlin, after a lifetime lost amid the shadows of his own mind, is tormented by confusing dreams of the woman he knew as wife. The face is the same, but this woman could never have been the harsh, deceitful witch he knew as Antea. But what his mind rejects, his body and soul cry out for with a hunger that threatens to crush him. A woman now called Chantel. Chantel Ducaine is determined to stop Jonar from achieving his aims, but first she must steal back the Earth Crystal rumored to be one of Earth's greatest powers. Caught in the act, betrayed by her father, she is captured by Jonar and beaten. A soulful cry to the warrior of her dreams and the aid of the Earth Crystal may be her only chance for survival. Now, the Mistress of the Earth Crystal is ready to reclaim her life, reclaim her love and join with her Shadow Warrior again to fight the growing evil that is Jonar. The time to fulfill the legacies has come... Publisher Note: This title was previously released in 2003, and has been revised and reedited.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Amazon has gotten the blurb right for this book, unlike for Savage Legacy, and what a book it was.
Book 2 in the tales of 4 sisters who are daughters of Mother Earth/Gaia, who in their previous incarnation met the loves of their lives and married them in order to fulfil a prophesy and to save the world from evil, which meant sacrificing their own lives. Though each sister died, their husbands didn't and have existed as immortals for over 1000 years, and now in present day America, are seeing the fulfilment of their destiny and are meeting the reincarnated versions of their wives. This is book 2 technically, but book 1 only told about the background to what I understood were to be 4 follow-on tales about each of the sisters, but the author has only written about 2 of the sisters, and this is the best of the trilogy.
In the original intro book (Shattered Legacy), Chantel was the sister who found truest happiness with her mate Devlin, each falling for each other on sight, as if pre-destined, which they were. Their tale was romantic, hot and sexy as well as heartbreaking, as Chantel was the first to sacrifice herself in order to save the world and defeat the evil Jonar, and was the most committed of the sisters, and the truest daughter of Mother Earth/Gaia. That book introduced all of the sisters and their mates, but this was the couple that stood out. Chantel knew that Devlin would suffer much after her death, and she convinced her wizard father to 'replace' Devlin's memories of her with another, whom he was told was his wife, and who was another 'sister' of hers, but a scheming one, pivotal to the prophesy and its fulfilment, yet Devlin stood true to Chantel, realising that something, but not knowing exactly, what was amiss. He knew that his 'wife' wasn't the woman his heart told him was his wife, and he remained true to Chantel until her reincarnation, 1000 years later.
This tale was for the most a happy tale, with Devlin and Chantel finding each other and accepting their destinies willingly, and I liked that in his 1000 years of immortality, there had been no other woman or love for him, and when Chantel was reborn, she was already starting to recollect her past life and love, which made it easier for the two of them to come together.
This tale was a touch sad, but also had a HEA for the couple, despite their on-going battles to defeat Jonar and to reunite Chantel's sisters with their immortal husbands, and yes, though on the run and in danger, they managed to get down and dirty several times, and it was trademark LL of old, not the watered-down, repetitive sex that we are seeing in so many of her more mainstream novels.
A great tale, which I nearly didn't bother reading as it was out of print and expensive to get second-hand, and also the 'world' seemed complex and not my fave genre, but then my good old library in good old L B Enfield got the 3 books published so far in the series in, and I am so glad I got them.
Books 4 and 5 needed to have been written, but alas, it is around the time that LL and many popular authors parted company with Ellora's Cave to go mainstream, so it is a major loss to readers.
I did email the author to ask about books 4 and 5, which are alluded to heavily, but there has been no response, nor could I find any info on her website about any more tales in the series. I think that her parting with Ellora's Cave wasn't amicable and that they may have retained rights to several of her books (see the recently-published The One), which means that she either won't write the rest, or if she did, she and her readers are at the mercy of EC. A real loss.
Book 2 in the tales of 4 sisters who are daughters of Mother Earth/Gaia, who in their previous incarnation met the loves of their lives and married them in order to fulfil a prophesy and to save the world from evil, which meant sacrificing their own lives. Though each sister died, their husbands didn't and have existed as immortals for over 1000 years, and now in present day America, are seeing the fulfilment of their destiny and are meeting the reincarnated versions of their wives. This is book 2 technically, but book 1 only told about the background to what I understood were to be 4 follow-on tales about each of the sisters, but the author has only written about 2 of the sisters, and this is the best of the trilogy.
In the original intro book (Shattered Legacy), Chantel was the sister who found truest happiness with her mate Devlin, each falling for each other on sight, as if pre-destined, which they were. Their tale was romantic, hot and sexy as well as heartbreaking, as Chantel was the first to sacrifice herself in order to save the world and defeat the evil Jonar, and was the most committed of the sisters, and the truest daughter of Mother Earth/Gaia. That book introduced all of the sisters and their mates, but this was the couple that stood out. Chantel knew that Devlin would suffer much after her death, and she convinced her wizard father to 'replace' Devlin's memories of her with another, whom he was told was his wife, and who was another 'sister' of hers, but a scheming one, pivotal to the prophesy and its fulfilment, yet Devlin stood true to Chantel, realising that something, but not knowing exactly, what was amiss. He knew that his 'wife' wasn't the woman his heart told him was his wife, and he remained true to Chantel until her reincarnation, 1000 years later.
This tale was for the most a happy tale, with Devlin and Chantel finding each other and accepting their destinies willingly, and I liked that in his 1000 years of immortality, there had been no other woman or love for him, and when Chantel was reborn, she was already starting to recollect her past life and love, which made it easier for the two of them to come together.
This tale was a touch sad, but also had a HEA for the couple, despite their on-going battles to defeat Jonar and to reunite Chantel's sisters with their immortal husbands, and yes, though on the run and in danger, they managed to get down and dirty several times, and it was trademark LL of old, not the watered-down, repetitive sex that we are seeing in so many of her more mainstream novels.
A great tale, which I nearly didn't bother reading as it was out of print and expensive to get second-hand, and also the 'world' seemed complex and not my fave genre, but then my good old library in good old L B Enfield got the 3 books published so far in the series in, and I am so glad I got them.
Books 4 and 5 needed to have been written, but alas, it is around the time that LL and many popular authors parted company with Ellora's Cave to go mainstream, so it is a major loss to readers.
I did email the author to ask about books 4 and 5, which are alluded to heavily, but there has been no response, nor could I find any info on her website about any more tales in the series. I think that her parting with Ellora's Cave wasn't amicable and that they may have retained rights to several of her books (see the recently-published The One), which means that she either won't write the rest, or if she did, she and her readers are at the mercy of EC. A real loss.
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24 Sep 2006
By natalie
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BOOK 2:
All I can say is that I loved this book. It picks up where the last one left off. The characters are now in the present time. Devlin is still living in the castle, he is well over a thousand years old now. He and his warrior brothers are still fighting Jonar, trying to defeat him. Meanwhile Chantel has been reincarnated, and is too fighting to bring Jonar down. She works in a special agent task force with her father and brother. She has these shadowed memories, and she knows her life is meant to mean so much more. Just like the last novel she has dreams of Devlin, but this time doesn't know exactly what he means to her. Devlin too has the same sexual dreams. That is his only pleasure in life, for he has not had sex for a thousand years because he is impotent. Devlin has felt lost for the last thousand years and nothing makes him happy; and he cannot figure out why. Meanwhile, Chantel finds her earth crystal necklace and puts it on, and then is captured by Jonar's men. She manages to escape Jonar's hideout with help from the earth crystal. She somehow is able to call to the man in her dreams(Devlin) to come rescue her out of the town she is in. He does, and when he sees her he is shocked. She looks just like Antea(he has no memory of Chantel because her dad, Galen, put a curse on him to erase his memories of her), but at the same time he is fiercely attracted to her. He can't explain it beacause he hated Antea so much. He then brings Chantel to the castle to keep her safe. He is torn with his feelings for Chantel. His soul wants to love her and cherish her, but his mind does not. His mind is telling him that she is the evil Antea.
Chantel's memories and powers start to come back little by little, which in turn help her use her crystal to do good. Just as Devlin's shadowed memories are slowly coming back. I loved watching Devlin's struggle to remember. Even though his mind couldn't, his soul definitely could. He loved Chantel so much, more than anything. The love scenes were hot and erotic. He was so tender and loving with her, but at the same time strong and protective . And when their memories finally surfaced completely it was amazing. Chantel's love was just as strong. I think she gave up alot in the beginning, so she and Devlin could have a real future together. And even though he did not like it, I think he understood. I loved the part in the book when he said his soul could not survive a second time again without her. This book was weaved with so much emotion and plot. I cannot wait to read the next one.
All I can say is that I loved this book. It picks up where the last one left off. The characters are now in the present time. Devlin is still living in the castle, he is well over a thousand years old now. He and his warrior brothers are still fighting Jonar, trying to defeat him. Meanwhile Chantel has been reincarnated, and is too fighting to bring Jonar down. She works in a special agent task force with her father and brother. She has these shadowed memories, and she knows her life is meant to mean so much more. Just like the last novel she has dreams of Devlin, but this time doesn't know exactly what he means to her. Devlin too has the same sexual dreams. That is his only pleasure in life, for he has not had sex for a thousand years because he is impotent. Devlin has felt lost for the last thousand years and nothing makes him happy; and he cannot figure out why. Meanwhile, Chantel finds her earth crystal necklace and puts it on, and then is captured by Jonar's men. She manages to escape Jonar's hideout with help from the earth crystal. She somehow is able to call to the man in her dreams(Devlin) to come rescue her out of the town she is in. He does, and when he sees her he is shocked. She looks just like Antea(he has no memory of Chantel because her dad, Galen, put a curse on him to erase his memories of her), but at the same time he is fiercely attracted to her. He can't explain it beacause he hated Antea so much. He then brings Chantel to the castle to keep her safe. He is torn with his feelings for Chantel. His soul wants to love her and cherish her, but his mind does not. His mind is telling him that she is the evil Antea.
Chantel's memories and powers start to come back little by little, which in turn help her use her crystal to do good. Just as Devlin's shadowed memories are slowly coming back. I loved watching Devlin's struggle to remember. Even though his mind couldn't, his soul definitely could. He loved Chantel so much, more than anything. The love scenes were hot and erotic. He was so tender and loving with her, but at the same time strong and protective . And when their memories finally surfaced completely it was amazing. Chantel's love was just as strong. I think she gave up alot in the beginning, so she and Devlin could have a real future together. And even though he did not like it, I think he understood. I loved the part in the book when he said his soul could not survive a second time again without her. This book was weaved with so much emotion and plot. I cannot wait to read the next one.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
This book reads as though someone other than Lora wrote it
2 Nov 2006
By C. Y. Davidson
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
I found this book a huge disappointment. This book seemed to have been written by someone other than Lora. There was little if any of the hot sex that characterises her other books. I found the characters to be poorly written and uninteresting. Ms Leigh needs to stick to what she does best and leave off the fantasy.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shadowed Legacy
27 Feb 2008
By M. Nix
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
Lives and loves have been sacrificed in the battle between good and evil. No one knows better than Devlin, a Shadow Warrior, who has been fighting a war against the wicked Jonar for centuries. Though lately, he has been dreaming about a mysterious woman. A woman, he senses, who may hold the key to the mysteries of his past as well as his future. Her name is Chantal. Or is it?
Chantal Ducaine is sent to retrieve the Earth Crystal from Jonar before he uses it for evil. However, she is set up to fail and is captured and beaten by his soldiers. As she struggles to free herself, her mind and soul calls out to Devlin. Is he her savior or will their past lives hurt them in the end?
Shadowed Legacy is the second book in the revised and revamped Legacy Series. This installment continues the journey of Chantal and Devlin and is not a stand-alone novel. Shattered Legacy should be read first to understand the background and basis of this epic series.
The struggles Chantal faces would destroy a lesser woman. But Chantal has this inner strength and steel backbone that I found amazing. Her ingenuity and skills had me cheering for her. She didn't need a rescuer, so much as a counterpart to love. An Alpha male, Devlin exudes power, strength and a barely leashed sensuality that had me looking for a cold drink to cool off. Devlin's wisdom and dedication to his quest make for a very alluring hero.
Chantal and Devlin are electric and mesmerizing. Their story had me glued to edge of my seat. It has everything I want in a romance: action, drama and an amazingly strong couple who complement each other completely. Know that Shadowed Legacy is only one chapter in this saga of good versus evil. The other warriors are just as strong. Ms. Leigh gives us glimpses of the past that will set up their stories of pain, loss, and hopefully, forgiveness and love. I look forward to reading more about each couple in the rest of the Legacy Series. All in all, Ms. Leigh has created an intensely emotional and incredible book in Shadowed Legacy.
Lee
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
Chantal Ducaine is sent to retrieve the Earth Crystal from Jonar before he uses it for evil. However, she is set up to fail and is captured and beaten by his soldiers. As she struggles to free herself, her mind and soul calls out to Devlin. Is he her savior or will their past lives hurt them in the end?
Shadowed Legacy is the second book in the revised and revamped Legacy Series. This installment continues the journey of Chantal and Devlin and is not a stand-alone novel. Shattered Legacy should be read first to understand the background and basis of this epic series.
The struggles Chantal faces would destroy a lesser woman. But Chantal has this inner strength and steel backbone that I found amazing. Her ingenuity and skills had me cheering for her. She didn't need a rescuer, so much as a counterpart to love. An Alpha male, Devlin exudes power, strength and a barely leashed sensuality that had me looking for a cold drink to cool off. Devlin's wisdom and dedication to his quest make for a very alluring hero.
Chantal and Devlin are electric and mesmerizing. Their story had me glued to edge of my seat. It has everything I want in a romance: action, drama and an amazingly strong couple who complement each other completely. Know that Shadowed Legacy is only one chapter in this saga of good versus evil. The other warriors are just as strong. Ms. Leigh gives us glimpses of the past that will set up their stories of pain, loss, and hopefully, forgiveness and love. I look forward to reading more about each couple in the rest of the Legacy Series. All in all, Ms. Leigh has created an intensely emotional and incredible book in Shadowed Legacy.
Lee
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
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