Eve Kenin Books

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"Kenin's name is fast becoming synonymous with high-octane, gritty adventure....What immediately elevates these books, besides great plotting and worldbuilding, is the depth and texture of her characters. This is a perfect action romance!"-Romantic Times BOOKreviews, Top Pick

Release Date: July 2008

Publisher: Dorchester - Shomi
ISBN: 0505527618

Tatiana has honed her genetic gifts to perfection. She can withstand the subzero temperatures of the Northern Waste, read somebody's mind with the briefest touch, and slice through bone with her bare hands. Which makes her one badass chick, all right. Nothing gets to her. Until she meets Tristan. Villain or ally, she can't be sure. But one thing she does know: he has gifts too-including the ability to ramp up her heart rate to dangerous levels. But before they can start some chemistry of their own, they have to survive being trapped in an underground lab, hunted by a madman, and exposed to a plague that could destroy mankind.

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"Kenin keeps bringing a fresh aspect to romance with strong
worldbuilding and a poignant love story. It's a true marriage of the
themes of fantasy/science fiction and romance in ways that the romance
reader hasn't been exposed to much in the past."-DearAuthor

Awards, Accolades, and Info...

Hidden earns 4 1/2 star Top Pick from Romantic times Bookreviews

 



Eve Kenin FAQs

Why do you write under two names?
I started out writing historical gothics under the name Eve Silver. When I branched into contemporary paranormals I opted to use the same name because there were certain similarities such as the suspense flavor and the dark tone and I hoped that readers might enjoy both genres despite the differences in time period. Then came DRIVEN, a post-apocalyptic trans-Siberian trucker tale, and I was advised by my agent and editor to take a second name. I agonized over that, but in the end, I decided to follow their advice and write my futuristic books as "Eve Kenin". Given that I would be writing three subgenres for three publishers, issues of scheduling same-name books could be problematic. Moreover, speculative romance as a genre is not as established as historicals and paranormals. I didn't want to alienate existing readers by throwing an "Eve Silver" book at them that was about truckers and deadly ice pirates. While I hope my "Eve Silver" readers will give my "Eve Kenin" books a try (and vice versa), I separated the names to be as honest as possible about what the reader was getting.

Why the name
"Eve Kenin"?
I kept imagining myself at a public event with someone addressing me by a different first name, and me just staring at them in blank confusion. So I knew that I wanted my first name to remain unchanged. That left the decision of the last name. I wanted something short, punchy and unique. I considered a bunch of options, including my kids' names or my husband's name. But hubby's name was too long, so I shortened it, added a hard consonant sound at the front because I thought that would give the word an "action" feel, and I ended up with "Kenin".

What is a kick-butt heroine, and do your "Eve Kenin" books have them?
A kick-butt heroine is one who can handle absolutely anything that is shoved at her. Not that it's easy for her, but she'll find a way to handle it. Her physical strength is only part of the package, though. In addition to her ability to take care of herself, she has incredible mental acuity and strength of character, traits which allow her to face the most difficult challenges. She has failings, too, human weaknesses and hidden frailties that make her all the more appealing. Raina and Tatiana, the heroines of DRIVEN and HIDDEN, both fall under this umbrella. At one point in HIDDEN, Tatiana is described as a combination of "waif and warrior", and I think that says it all.

How do you define speculative romance?
Speculative romance is a melding of numerous genres: romance, sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal, cyberpunk, action/adventure, horror, post-apocalyptic, alternate reality...you name it. These books are hybrids that offer the reader an opportunity to explore elements of a variety of genres.

Where can I find out more about the Shomi line?
Check out the Shomi website for info about upcoming releases in this line.
www.shomifiction.com

  


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Release Date: September 2007

Publisher: Dorchester - Shomi
ISBN: 0505-52709-X

Raina Bowen knows she can handle herself just fine against anything the harsh Northern Waste throws at her. Until it throws her an enigmatic stranger called Wizard. First, she has to haul him out of a brawl he can't hope to win. And next, her libido is shooting into overdrive at the feel of his hard body pressed against hers on the back of her snowscooter. But there's something not quite right about this guy. Before she can strip bare Wizard's secrets, they're lured into a race for their lives, battling rival truckers, ice pirates...and a merciless
maniac with a very personal vendetta.

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Awards, Accolades, and Info...

Best Genre Fiction in 2007 by Library Journal.

Romantic Times BOOKreviews Reviewers Choice award, Best Futuristic Romance 2007.

2008 All About Romance Annual Reader Poll Award, Best Cabin/Road Romance.

Driven received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Library Journal.

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Praise for Eve Kenin

"Anyone looking for something different will find Kenin's steamy, sinewy universe great fun..."
-Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"One of the best books I've read in ages."
-New York Times Bestsellling Author Marjorie M. Liu

"Eve Kenin expertly fuses nonstop action and adventure; a cutting-edge, exceptionally inventive setting; and a terrific, take-charge, no-nonsense heroine in DRIVEN, a fresh, fabulously fun futuristic romance."
-The Chicago Tribune

"Edgy, steamy, action packed, and plotted with nail-biting tension..."
- Library Journal, Starred Review

"Seductive, aggressive, and hot as hell." 
-Michelle Buonfiglio, Romance: B(u)y the Book

"Eve Kenin breathes new life into the urban fantasy world." 
-DearAuthor.com

"Take one tough heroine and a hero who is more than he seems; throw in gritty action and sizzling passion and you have the perfect recipe for success. Awesome!"
-Romantic Times BOOKreviews, 4 1/2 stars, Top Pick

"DRIVEN is a definite thrill ride from beginning to end. This futuristic romance never lets off the throttle as it hurtles to its exciting conclusion."
-Romance Junkies

"Eve Kenin (aka Eve Silver) went on my auto-buy list the second I finished DRIVEN. This book packs a wallop, no doubt about it. The action never stops, but the characters are compelling and unforgettable. Finishing the book was difficult because I didn't want to leave them or their adventures behind. ...Ms. Kenin has created an incredible world and DRIVEN is one of the most entertaining books I've read all year."
-All About Romance, Voted Desert Isle Keeper

"The story will grab your attention from page one and keep you intrigued all the way to the end. There are unexpected twists and turns along the way....I look forward to seeing more stories in this series."
-BellaOnline

"DRIVEN is action packed and fast paced while still telling a passionate and romantic tale. I enjoyed the book and am anxious to read more of this type of story in the future as well as check out other offerings by Eve Kenin"
-Once Upon A Romance

"...this book is sensational! With DRIVEN, Kenin has obliterated the gap between the science fiction and romance genre for all time. This book is HOT!"
-Paranormal Romance Reviews

 
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