Rapture

The Shadowdwellers Series, Book 2

By: Jacquelyn Frank

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

Magnus is a man of contradictions - a spiritual leader in a warrior's body. To him, laws are for enforcing and visions must be followed - even if that means freeing a beautiful slave and making her his reluctant handmaiden. Betrayed once before, Magnus can barely bring himself to trust another woman. Yet Daenaira's fiery innocence is drawing them both into a reckless inferno of desire. Daenaira grew up hearing tales of a fearsome priest who seemed more myth than reality. But Magnus is very real - every inch of him - and so is the treachery surrounding them. Beneath Sanctuary's calm surface, an enemy is scheming to unleash havoc on the Shadowdwellers, unless Magnus trusts in a union ordained by fate, and sealed by unending bliss.

©2009 Jacquelyn Frank (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"The steamy passion Frank is known for takes on an educational edge as the abused heroine discovers her powers. The spicy sex is punctuated with deadly danger, making this one hot [listen]." ( Romantic Times)

"RAPTURE MEANS EXACTLY THAT RAPTURE"

I'm not a big erotica fan. And I think that is because most writers push the envelope beyond reality to unbelieve ability.

However, the first bathroom scene between Magnus the spiritual leader and Daenaira the handmaiden had me hollering out loud in a crowded area. Embarrassed much!

Daenaira is sexually innocent, but naturally curious, and has no idea the effect she is having on Magnus as she performs her duty of bathing him. I don't want to said too much and give it away, but Jacquelyn's description of the scene was nothing short of masterful.

To add the cherry on top it was delivered by one of the best narrator on Audible - Kristen Potter.

Unfortunately, Jacquelyn didn't take the time to develop the third book Pleasure as well as the first two. Pleasure is like two short stories, rushed, and not up to the standards she set for herself in Ecstasy & Rapture. Which is a shame; because I think I could have followed this series for a long time.

HOT HOT HOT

What made the experience of listening to Rapture the most enjoyable?

Love this series...can't wait for more! Very sexy and thrilling at same time. High five to Ms. Frank!!

What other book might you compare Rapture to and why?

Fifty Shades of Grey meets supernatural

What about Kirsten Potter’s performance did you like?

Variation of characters

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES

Any additional comments?

LOVE! Hurry up and write more

Wonderful

I really enjoyed all of this series All 3 books but I'hoping that there will be more books.. This has been a very Enjoyable series Jakquelyn Frank's is wonderful writer you can get lost in Her stories Thank You

HOLY SANCTUARY !!

Would you consider the audio edition of Rapture to be better than the print version?

Don't know; did not read the print version. However, I really enjoyed this segment of the series. I was really glad to hear that the lives of the characters from the first book are continued and a very integral part of this book.

What did you like best about this story?

New drama; new characters; new romance. Loved Daenaira's character especially.

What does Kirsten Potter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Yes. I believe that Jacqueline Frank has an amazing imagination and in my humble opinion a magnificant novelist. Her characters are described through the drama, socialization of everyday life and the romance of each book. I like that the characters' personalities are so well defined and that they are all "human", even if they are "supernatural".

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Nothing. I love Kirsten Potter's narration, she is truly talented. I hope that J.F. will continue to use her as narrator and not switch to someone I have grown accustomed to.

Enjoyed this one more than the first

now this is a holy man, wow. Not sure what it was, but I just liked this book better. Who knows, LOL.
Good book, good narrator, good series, cant wait for the 3rd book in late Oct.
worth the money or credits. Definitely will listen to again.
The main male character is a priest, yummy, will that get me in trouble? LOL

Incredible Book 2 of this series

If you could sum up Rapture in three words, what would they be?

Spit of Fire

What did you like best about this story?

When the highest priest finds his match that puts him in his place which is he's not perfect & their world around them.

Which character – as performed by Kirsten Potter – was your favorite?

Dae, she's a fire cracker, love her!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes, i felt this story and my emotions were touch...both.

Any additional comments?

Oh Magnus & Dae are wonderful together...must read, more plots were reveal and some unreveal...can't wait for next book...sanctuary sex education class-where can i sign up? Lol

My Favorite Jacquelyn Frank Series, HANDS DOWN!

The Shadowdwellers Series by Jacquelyn Frank has everything an avid lover of paranormal romance could ask for.
Ms. Frank paints a vivifying world of magic, wonder, and intrigue.
What can I say, I love these books. I found the stories interesting, the sex scenes hot, and the narrator, Ms. Kirsten Potter, to be a great talent.

I can recommend all three books in this series. I remain hopeful that a fourth book will be coming out in the future.

better than the first

enjoyed book 1 so much I immediately bought book 2. turned out to be a great idea. could be said I enjoyed 2 maybe a little better than the first. gotta go, must get to book 3.
There are so many ideas in the series will be interesting to see where book 4 will go.

Holy freaking hotness!!!!

Mmmm hmmmm this was one delicious listen! It took a minute for me to get into the first book in this series but what a phenomenal follow up Rapture was. I loved Magnus in book 1, and fell even harder for him in this one. He's a great warrior and man of the cloth that is super sexy! His love interest Daenaira was the kind of strong heroine you immediately love if you're into strong female characters. As always KP doesn't disappoint, giving you great impassioned narration that keeps you hanging on every word. This story has every credit worthy component for me---well developed characters, interesting plot, swoon worthy hot warriors, and erotic romance that will set you on fire! Credit worthy in spades! I've already gotten the third installment and can't wait to get started.

Loooved

Magnus is my dream!! This book is far far better then book one. Both lead characters draw you in but I couldn’t ask for anything more out of a Magnus. Strong, faithful, spiritual, sexy, dominant and submissive. This one hits all the marks!