Amanda Cummings

 Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you'll stay awhile and check out my books. I'm really new to writing and publishing. I'm not like most authors who say they've been writing for years. My love for reading sparked a desire inside to write, to open up and explore a different aspect of my creative side. It's been fun taking my obsession with books to this new level. I never thought I was or would ever be creative with words...who woulda thought? I've always been into crafts--scrapbooking and such. I haven't done any of that in years, though. Well, yeah, I have done some. My spare room. It's the keeper of my obsession :).
 

 Bound by Magic
Paranormal, Erotica
Review Date: 6/11/2008
ISBN:  9781604351033
Print Book Price:  
E-Book Price:  $2.99
Publisher: Red Rose Publishing

Paranormal Romance Reviews

"a short and sexy story with a hint of magic"

Lonely Amber has just about given up on men---except in her sleep, which is filled with sensuous dreams of the gorgeous Tavis. When Tavis tells her he is one of the Chosen, traveling through the dream world in search of his soul mate, and that she is it, Amber doesn't know what to think; all she knows is how much she wants him. She can bring him through to her world completely, if they make love for a third time on Samhain, binding their souls together and creating a portal between the worlds. This union will siphon magic into Tavis' world of Aldar, yet there are conjurers who would claim the power for themselves...

This story pulls no punches where the sex is concerned, and the symbiotic relationship between our world and Aldar is intriguing. Those looking for a short and sexy story with a hint of magic will find this a thrilling read, for the sex scenes are rich with detail and frankly hot. Elsewhere the writing falters, relying on exposition when dramatization would have been more effective, but this may be a result of the novella's short length. Although the sex scenes are generally well done, there are occasional shifts in POV, which are a bit distracting; alternating the POV might have been a more effective method to include Tavis' perspective. The realm of Aldar is described in loving detail, and the seeds are sown for a sequel, which is already written and entitled Bound by Fate, and even for a prequel, should the author choose to explore the relationship between Amber's parents in the past.

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Review by Crystal from Crystal’s Book Reviews

Bound By Magic by Amanda Cummings *e-book*

Release Date – May 8, 2008

http://www.redrosepublishing.com/

http://www.amandacummings.com/

"Amber Moyer was enjoying the taste and feel of his body as they began their dance of seduction. Too bad she woke with a start only to realize her dream man was just that, a dream. He left her body wanting more, needing him, but what could Amber do? He was just a figment of her imagination, conjured up by lack of sex. Right?

Tavis was one of the Chosen; he could drift from dream to dream in search of his soul mate. Once he found Amber, he knew she would be his; it would take completing the ritual on Samhain to finalize their union. Two bodies, one shared soul, and magical sex. But could Amber handle the information about to be bestowed upon her? Especially when she discovers the secret her mother has hidden for 25 years.

An evil sorcerer in their world called a Conjurer is so power-stricken that he will do damage at all cost to open the portal to Tavis’s world and suck all of the energy into himself leaving Aldar empty and powerless. Tavis is being drained of his life force, and Amber doesn’t know what to do. Her father was killed by the same process and she refused to let this happen to the man she loved. But is she strong enough to defeat the Conjurer and save the man of her dreams?

Bound by Magic is an erotic novella written by Amanda Cummings that is going to make you want to go to bed a little earlier each night in search of your own hunky dream man. Ms. Cummings is brand new to the published author world and if you read this story, I can guarantee we’ll be hearing much more about her in the future. Well detailed sex scenes and a nail biting story line, ensures the reader an extraordinary trip into the fantasy world Ms. Cummings has created. 5 Hearts"