| Mason used to be a high sorcerer, the strongest in the land. In order to be with his wife, Perion, he had to give up the magic that made him strong. The magic was like a drug, and the more he used it the more addicted he became, until he ended up unable to function. He gave up the magic, but it still calls to him constantly. The only thing that keeps him sane and takes away the craving is making love with his wife. Perion is desperate to keep him from being taken over by his magic. She will do anything to keep that happening. She found a book called The Eastern Pleasures that gives her some new ideas to distract her husband, and boy do they work!
Cold Clear Light of Morning is the sequel to An Exhalation of Larks. I haven't had the pleasure of reading the first one, but enough was said in this short story to make me understand the plot. I think this book is a great short story, with lots of steamy scenes to keep me entertained. I will definitely be looking for the first one!
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Reviewer: Julia |