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few special humans are endowed with paranormal abilities, and it is Caleb
O’Hara’s gift of precognition that saves his family from certain death when
the aliens attack Earth, nearly obliterating the human race. Having moved
his brothers and wife to a remote cabin, they make a new home for
themselves.
But the lack of female companionship sees Caleb’s brothers growing restless
and frustrated, and Caleb knows that life as they know it must change if the
family is to stay together – something that must happen if they are to live
through the next challenge from the Alvian invaders.
He knows his two brothers love Jane as much as he does. But to keep the
family together, he must convince them of the new path his visions have
dictated they must take in order to survive, no matter their reluctance. To
coexist with the coldly clinical Alvian race, the human race must learn to
adapt drastically to their changed world, and the O’Haras will lead the way.
It is hard to
believe that popular author Bianca D’Arc was first published only 16 months
ago! With thirteen published books under her belt that encompass six
separate series, she has quickly moved up the ranks of many fans’ must-buy
lists, and with very good reason. Not only has Ms. D’Arc proved to be a
prolific writer, but she spins yarns of the supernatural, futuristic, and
fantasy with such realism that you find yourself completely immersed in her
worlds, with no desire to leave.
Her newest series, Resonance Mates, is off to a running start
with a fantastic futuristic tale of an apocalyptic Earth struggling to
survive in Hara’s Legacy. As with her Dragon Knights
saga, this story contains frequent ménage scenes, but they never feel
gratuitous, as D’Arc writes them in such a way that the act makes complete
sense. Indeed, she makes the reader feel that this is the only way these
characters can continue on, and reader acceptance is easily grasped. I’ve
often quipped that this author writes the most innocent ménage scenes I have
ever seen, but it really is true. Of course, the innocence lies solely in
the catalyst for the ménage, the act itself is hotter than hot and will
steam the ink right off the pages of the book!
The O’Hara family is a close knit unit, dedicated to each other’s happiness
and comfort in the bleak existence that they have been relegated on
post-invasion Earth. As the oldest brother, Caleb leads the family, and his
visions prove an invaluable asset to his role.
Caleb’s wife, Jane, is the heart of the family, and her empathic powers aid
her in assuring the emotional well-being of her men. Having grown up with
the three brothers, she has loved them all for many years, and they in turn
have loved her.
Justin is the middle brother, and his destiny proves important to the
survival of the O’Hara family. His bad boy persona belies the man inside
that relishes the concept of family and craves something more in his life.
The telekinetic abilities he was born with serve a warrior like him well,
but Justin is quick to recognize that there is a time to fight and a time to
reason.
The youngest brother, Mick, is the gentlest and the most reserved. As a
veterinarian before the invasion, he quickly adapted his medical skills to
serve as family doctor, a task which his powerful telepathy assists with
time and again.
There is something to love about each of the O’Hara brothers, and it is easy
to see why Jane is so enamored of them all. Any woman would be lucky to
find her own O’Hara man, much less capture the hearts of all three.
In this reviewer’s opinion, Bianca D’Arc has hit another one out of the ball
park with the release of Resonance Mates, Book 1: Hara’s Legacy.
Fans will be both overjoyed and somewhat disappointed to learn that this
saga will culminate in the fifth book. On one hand, I’m excited that we
will learn the fate of these enchanting characters so soon, but I know that
I will be disappointed when the series is complete. With only one book
currently published, I find myself fervently hoping that there will be
opportunity for D’Arc to spin a sub-series out of this one before it is all
over.
If you love a great futuristic science fiction tale with plenty of sensual
romance and steamy ménage scenes, you will not want to miss Hara’s
Legacy!!
Reviewed by Jennifer
