Darrin is a Wizard in the land of Galena and magic is all he knows. Something evil is spreading across the land and he believes High Wizard Balek is behind it. When he sees Gina come through the web, Darrin wonders what sort of sorceress the black wizard wanted. She bore the most unusual crystal he’s ever seen.

Gina wakes up to find herself the prisoner of a crazy man claiming she’s in another world. He says there is power in crystals and an evil wizard wants to control her mind. Can it get any weirder? Gina finds out it most certainly can as she goes on a journey with Darrin to reach home. What Gina doesn’t understand is, she’s already there and the love she’s longed to have is hers if she’s willing to take the risk and only believe.

Joy Nash writes with the heart and soul of a true believer in love and magic. This passionate love story will restore your belief as well. Gina discovers a secret that changes everything in her life. She falls in love with Darrin even though she’s not sure she can trust him. Darrin fights his feelings because if he can’t send Gina back home he’ll have to kill her. The beauty and romance of the Na’tahar, the complete joining of lovers, will take your breath away and melt your heart. I recommend Crystal Shadows and give it Five Hearts for a story that filled my every expectation. Enjoy!

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Very sensual

Reviewer: Diane Tugman
July 29, 2005