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Wild Jade
Sexy and sultry love story in the jungle. Haunted by the ghost of a Mayan shaman, archaeology student Lauren Halpern unearths a tragic romance that she and rugged lead archaeologist Deven Chandler had shared in a past life thirteen hundred years ago. Deven is struggling with local officials who are threatening to shut down his project because of rumors about antiquity thieves in the jungle. Lauren's visions of the past only complicate matters in the present. Despite their differing beliefs in the supernatural, the wild and exotic jungle soon lures them into a passionate love affair. The shaman's ghost warns Lauren that unless she finds a jade owl artifact all the members in the field crew will be in danger. But to unearth the artifact she must trespass on restricted land, risk professional disaster and the unknown menace that threatens to repeat their tragic history. Reader This book contains explicit sex scenes and graphic violence.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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Kathy Kulig
37 books192 followersNew York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Kathy Kulig has published more than a dozen titles, spanning multiple genres of steamy romance: paranormal, contemporary, and suspense.
Her non-fiction work has appeared in magazines, newspapers and various on-line venues including Woman's World, USA Today, and Bustle Magazine.
When she's not writing she enjoys long walks on the beach, traveling, mountain biking, hiking, movies and reading.
She resides in coastal South Caroline with her husband.
Her non-fiction work has appeared in magazines, newspapers and various on-line venues including Woman's World, USA Today, and Bustle Magazine.
When she's not writing she enjoys long walks on the beach, traveling, mountain biking, hiking, movies and reading.
She resides in coastal South Caroline with her husband.
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July 16, 2015
His Lost Mate (A Steamy Paranormal Romance Novel)
by Kathy Kulig
Wow! This story is so much fun and informative too.
Lauren is trying to finish up her master's degree in Archaeology after going through a divorce. She applies for a field program at Boston University. This takes her to Tikal, Guatemala, to the ancient Mayan Ruins. Dr. Deven Chandler is in charge of the excavation on this trip. He is a very handsome man and she really needs to not think about having any relationships. Her last one cost her dearly. She starts hearing voices in tombs, having dreams that tell a story and seeing a ghost. What more can happen to her in this country?
Deven Chandler is a very analytical person. He is a "have to see it to believe it" type of person. That is why he loves being an Archaeologist. It is hands on, solid proof of an ancient civilization. His main goal is to prove his theory on why the Mayan people just basically vanished. He didn't plan on having any relationships again for quite awhile. His last one proved that traveling all the time is bad on relationships. Then he picks Lauren up at the airport and all of that goes out the window. Even though he knows he shouldn't start anything with a student, she is an adult after all.
This story has, a ghost, visions, an ex-fiance, two hyperactive college boys, a hot professor, sacrifices, tomb raiders with big guns and so much more.
There is a mystery going on here and it isn't just what happened to Mayan's.
*ARC given for an honest review*
by Kathy Kulig
Wow! This story is so much fun and informative too.
Lauren is trying to finish up her master's degree in Archaeology after going through a divorce. She applies for a field program at Boston University. This takes her to Tikal, Guatemala, to the ancient Mayan Ruins. Dr. Deven Chandler is in charge of the excavation on this trip. He is a very handsome man and she really needs to not think about having any relationships. Her last one cost her dearly. She starts hearing voices in tombs, having dreams that tell a story and seeing a ghost. What more can happen to her in this country?
Deven Chandler is a very analytical person. He is a "have to see it to believe it" type of person. That is why he loves being an Archaeologist. It is hands on, solid proof of an ancient civilization. His main goal is to prove his theory on why the Mayan people just basically vanished. He didn't plan on having any relationships again for quite awhile. His last one proved that traveling all the time is bad on relationships. Then he picks Lauren up at the airport and all of that goes out the window. Even though he knows he shouldn't start anything with a student, she is an adult after all.
This story has, a ghost, visions, an ex-fiance, two hyperactive college boys, a hot professor, sacrifices, tomb raiders with big guns and so much more.
There is a mystery going on here and it isn't just what happened to Mayan's.
*ARC given for an honest review*
June 23, 2015
I was given this an advanced readers copy (ARC) of this book for an honest review here on Goodreads. I'd like to say I am very glad Ms. Kulig chose me as I found this book to not be the typical romance novel. OH YES, it definitely has the Romance but there is SO MUCH MORE.
If you like Romance, Suspense, a touch of the Paranormal and Humor in your books, His Lost Mate is perfect for you. I must admit it took me the first couple of chapters to get into the story but after that it was all I could do to put it down or find a stopping spot to eat and sleep.
The story takes place at an excavation site in the rain forest, where Lauren meets the sexy as heck professor Deven. There is instant chemistry between them. What the couple don't know is their lives were tied together centuries ago. Lauren begins to have dreamlike visions, aided by the ghost of a centuries old shaman. The Shaman, who claims he was her father in a previous life, tells her she and her associates are in danger and that she needs to find a certain artifact to protect them. Are her visions real? Will anyone believe her? Does she believe him or is it just stress and exhaustion? I won't spoil the book and say more but I do HIGHLY recommend His Lost Mate. It is a superbly written suspenseful, paranormal, humorous in spots, romance story that spans centuries. 2 THUMBS UP!
If you like Romance, Suspense, a touch of the Paranormal and Humor in your books, His Lost Mate is perfect for you. I must admit it took me the first couple of chapters to get into the story but after that it was all I could do to put it down or find a stopping spot to eat and sleep.
The story takes place at an excavation site in the rain forest, where Lauren meets the sexy as heck professor Deven. There is instant chemistry between them. What the couple don't know is their lives were tied together centuries ago. Lauren begins to have dreamlike visions, aided by the ghost of a centuries old shaman. The Shaman, who claims he was her father in a previous life, tells her she and her associates are in danger and that she needs to find a certain artifact to protect them. Are her visions real? Will anyone believe her? Does she believe him or is it just stress and exhaustion? I won't spoil the book and say more but I do HIGHLY recommend His Lost Mate. It is a superbly written suspenseful, paranormal, humorous in spots, romance story that spans centuries. 2 THUMBS UP!
December 9, 2015
Paranormal romances have always intrigued me. I love the element of something that can’t be scientifically explained mixed in with a budding romance. When I picked this book up for review, the description sounded completely amazing. There’s a ghost that helps the main female character, Lauren, along the way but she also experiences visions that are frighteningly real to her. There’s also the possibility that Lauren and her professor, Devon, are the reincarnated souls of two Maya lovers. I enjoyed how the author used the idea of reincarnation, but there were times where I just didn’t understand how Devon was the Maya soldier when he didn’t experience anything. Lauren’s experiences made it much more plausible that she could be the reincarnated woman.
As far as the characters go, I didn’t really see growth during the book. I think I would have liked it better had they shown some kind of change. Their relationship moved very quickly as well and it felt off in places. Maybe if they had started a relationship sooner in the book, it would have matured better and I would have enjoyed it more.
***Review has been done in conjunction with Nerd Girl Official
As far as the characters go, I didn’t really see growth during the book. I think I would have liked it better had they shown some kind of change. Their relationship moved very quickly as well and it felt off in places. Maybe if they had started a relationship sooner in the book, it would have matured better and I would have enjoyed it more.
***Review has been done in conjunction with Nerd Girl Official
July 14, 2015
Excellent story! I received this book as an ARC read, and am blown away. I could not put it down. The professor falling in love with an older student, the archaeological aspect of the story along with soulmates meeting again hundreds of years later with suspense added in - all together in one book - excellent reading! I highly recommend this book!
December 25, 2012
I don't know what I expected but that wasn't it. Very well written story but the romance was overshadowed by the mystery. There were a few hot scenes but not enough for me. Plus it seemed like the scenes were put in so it would be a romance.
June 30, 2015
Love it the setting of the story the mystery. Lauren Halpern a Archaeologist is having dreams of a long ago past but what she comes to find out is that her dreams are past visions of her pass life.This read will take you to an exotic jungle were the mystery unfolds.
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February 26, 2010
I learned more about archeology and the Mayans as well as the current conditions and creatures in the rain forests of Guatemala. A great story!
September 13, 2010
I enjoyed the play and tension built between the characters.
July 28, 2015
Awesome!
October 16, 2015
This is a good book, though it was very slow moving but lots of interesting jungle, excavating & reincarnation stuff.
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