Caressed By Ice (Psy-Changelings, Book 3)

360 Pages·2007·1.12 MB·English

by  Nalini Singh

Praise for
Slave to Sensation
“I LOVE this book! It’s a must read for all of my fans.”
—Christine Feehan
“An electrifying collision of logic and emotion…an incredible world where fire
and ice mix to create an unforgettable sensual eruption. Slave to Sensation is a
volcanic start to a new series that’ll leave you craving more.”
—Romance Junkies
“AWESOME!…A purely mesmerizing book that surely stands out among the
other paranormal books out there. Slave to Sensation is captivating from
beginning to end. It’s a must read for any paranormal fan!”
—Romance Reader at Heart
“Superb science fiction romance…Readers will enjoy Nalini Singh’s excellent
futuristic thriller and demand more tales from this fascinating realm.”
—Midwest Book Review
“You won’t want to miss Slave to Sensation, the tremendous first book in the
new Psy series by Nalini Singh…I highly recommend this book and suggest you
make room for it on your keeper shelf.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“A sensual romance set in an alternate-reality America with just a bit of mystery
to keep readers flipping pages. Character-driven and well-written, it’s not easy to
put down at bedtime; it kept me reading well into the night.”
—Fresh Fiction
“A fresh, intriguing, and thought-provoking mythology and a very appealing cast
of characters…I look forward to the next installment from this talented writer.”
—BookLoons
“A must even for those uninitiated in the paranormal genre. The story ends much
too quickly, and the author’s magical writing conjures up sensual images and
intense emotions that linger long after the last word is read.”
—Romantic Times
Berkley Sensation titles by Nalini Singh
SLAVE TO SENSATION
VISIONS OF HEAT
CARESSED BY ICE
Caressed by Ice
NALINI SINGH
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CARESSED BY ICE
A Berkley Sensation Book / published by arrangement with the author
Copyright © 2007 by Nalini Singh.
Excerpt from Mine to Possess copyright © 2007 by Nalini Singh.
Cover art by Phil Heffernan.
Hand lettering by Ron Zinn.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Writing is a solitary business but it’s not a lonely one, especially not when
you’re surrounded by as many wonderful people as I am.
At home: My family, the ones who have to put up with my single-minded focus
when I’m working and who do it in such style. Thanks for not making me cook
or clean…or vacuum…or do the laundry…I love you guys!
On a California beach sipping a margarita (well, she might be if she didn’t have
obsessive-compulsive clients): Nephele Tempest, my agent and the first person
to tell me she loved my Psy/Changeling world. Thanks for being such a great
advocate for my work. If we ever manage to meet in person, the margaritas are
on me!
At my publisher: Cindy Hwang, my brilliant editor and someone who gives me
the freedom to follow my imagination wherever it takes me; Leis Pederson,
superefficient editorial assistant (and someone who is probably sick of hearing
my voice after those marathon editing session over the phone!); and the
Sensational behind-the-scenes team. A huge thank-you for everything you’ve
done since the very first book in the Psy/Changeling series.
In unknown locations: All the booksellers, readers, reviewers, librarians, and
bloggers who have supported my books to date. If I tried to list you all, I’d run
out of room, which, I think, is an amazing, humbling thing. Thank you.
Outside the door demanding I come out or they’re going to drag me out: My
friends, who put up with my hermitlike tendencies without crossing me off their
invitation lists. You know who you are. I feel blessed to have you in my life.
And inside my head: My characters, who let me tell their stories. Thank you.