Samhain Publishing Mayan Nights nominated for eCataromance Reviewer's Choice Award!

Mayan Nights Feel the jungle heat! (suitable for adults over 18 only) ISBN: 1-59998-013-4 Length: Category Price: $4.50 Genre: Romance/Paranormal Publication Date: March 7, 2006 Deep in the wilds of the Yucatan jungle among the Mayan ruins lays the tomb of Shield Jaguar, once King of Pacal. Professor SinJin Twaine is a dark mysterious man, a renowned archaeologist who has spent years looking for the tomb. And at long last, he seems to have succeeded. Tamara Martin jumped at the chance to work with SinJin, jokingly known as the Ivy League Beast. Expecting a white haired, eccentric old man, Tam isn't prepared for the sexy, compelling, complicated young man she's been hired to assist. As the pair uncover the secrets of the tomb, the "curse of Pacal" seems to be more truth than legend-is the enemy sabotaging the dig real, or otherworldly? Tam and SinJin fight their hopeless attraction for one another in a battle of words and wits, until Shield Jaguar himself unites the couple from his eternal vantage point. Note: This book was previously published. WARNING: This book contains hot explicit sex written in contemporary, graphic language. From Fallen Angel Reviews--5 Angels! Kudos to Ms. Cullen. She really knows how to portray the heroine as strong, yet at the same time vulnerable. Tamara Martin is a woman who knows what she wants, not only in her professional life, but in her sexual life as well. And she is not afraid to chase after either one to obtain them. You find yourself enchanted with the Mayan jungle and yet cursing the heat at the same time. Ms. Cullen has a wonderful talent for pulling the reader into the story and experiencing everything along with the characters. Praise for her imagination and colorful imagery into Mayan Nights." From a Romance ReviewThe humorous war of words and sizzling, sexual escapades of Tam and Sinjin make Mayan Nights a fast-paced novel. Lost among the pages of the seductive Yucatan jungle, you reach the last chapter long before you know it! With the broad scope of Ciar Cullen‘s storytelling, she weaves a magical tale of passion, danger, mystery and love that transcends time, a love that ultimately conquers all. Mayan Nights is a shelf keeper and I am eagerly awaiting whatever Ms. Cullen has in store for the sequel! From Romance Junkies:MAYAN NIGHTS is an engrossing, thrill ride of a book with enough heat to put even the Mexican jungle to shame. Ciar Cullen has crafted a passionate tale with a bit of a mystery and a paranormal twist. The characters in this book are larger than life and as for the love scenes, all I can say is Wow! Ms Cullen has written some thrilling, steamy sex scenes that will leave you panting. From Pink Posse: A 5 Pink Hats Off Salute to Ciar Cullen. I have three words that sum up, "Mayan Nights"… HOT, HOT, HOT! This story has exquisite attention to detail, intelligent characters and literally oozes with sensuality. Ciar Cullen's research & knowledge of location, with a bit of archaeology thrown in plus action/adventure, is a very clever mix of old vs. new vs. old. If you like your protagonists smart, your locations tropical & your sex steamy you must read this tale! This is one sultry read. I look forward to being transported by Ms Cullen on any of her further adventures."--Kaz From Euro-Reviews: Ciar Cullen is a true story teller which is very evident in Mayan Nights. “Once upon a time, there was a lovely young woman,” starts this story as told by Shield Jaguar. In between that and the happily ever after is a love story rich in development with likable characters, some little spooky curse issues, hot steamy sex and a bad guy which all leads to a very satisfying ending. Tam Martin is a wonderfully strong heroine who goes after what she wants and uses her brain in every instance. With a wonderful twist to the stereo type, the hero, SinJin, has a painful personal past and HIS emotions get in the way and cloud his judgment throughout the book creating problems, discord and almost disaster. He also happens to like his woman a bit forceful in the bedroom. 5 Stars from eCataromance! "Mayan Nights is stunning, searing and hysterically funny! Ciar Cullen writes a dazzling narrative of love and passion that affects everything, including time itself!"