In a panic, the gods cursed each ghastly creation to a life under the sea, to live forever bound to a city known as Atlantis. These Dragons, Minotaurs, Vampires, Nymphs, Formorians - and too many others to name - were powerful rivals, potential usurpers to the royal, immortal throne. They were not loyal or grateful, least of all obedient. The beings they created were not what the gods had envisioned, in appearance or temperament. But the elements were unstable, the measure of portions flawed, and the outcome atrocious. The king of gods was sacrificed, his blood melded with land, air, sea and fire living creatures were formed. They longed fervently for a kingdom overflowing with loyal, grateful, obedient subjects. For centuries they paced throughout the heavens, wailing their need for beings to guide, nurture and rule. PROLOGUE The gods never meant to create them. To Debbie Splawn-Bunch - who wouldn't let me title this book His (Hard and Shiny) Family Jewels. Sorry!) To Merline Lovelace-a woman who generously and warmly gives of herself without reservation. To Max-my babe To the ladies who help make all my dreams come true - Tracy Farrell, Donna Hayes, Loriana Saciotto, Dianne Moggy, Abby Zidle, Keyren Gerlach, Marleah Stout and the amazing HQN art department. They are not even distantly inspired by any individual known or unknown to the author, and all incidents are pure invention. All characters in this book have no existence outside the imagination of the author and have no relation whatsoever to anyone bearing the same name or names.
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