The Collector 7: This Time Forever by Lucynda Storey is an erotic paranormal story.

Andrew is a collector of rare items and he, with his assistant Audra’s help, is looking for all the pieces of a mythical item which gives the finder special powers. Long ago the item was broken up and lost throughout the ages to help people in different ways. Andrew has promised to combine the parts while helping their assistants along the way. Andrew has a possible lead to another piece, but only time will tell.

Skylar’s day is going from bad to worst. She received a call from the doctor to have her go to his office and she learns that she has a few weeks to live. While still in shock, her friend, William runs into her book store followed by a strange man threatening his life. Things get really strange and Skylar gets propelled across time and space to a time of pirates and lawlessness. Skylar meets Rand, a pirate of old who has been her fantasy man. There is a big difference between fantasy and reality when Shylar, a modern day woman, comes up against Rand, a very macho pirate, who is used to getting his way in all things. Will Skylar and Rand find a way to be together or will the evil person that Skylar is hiding from find and separate them forever?

Ms. Storey has created a swashbuckling saga that has adventure, enough action and romance to please everyone. The storyline about Skylar falling in love with a man from long ago and than getting her a chance to meet him is very unique. Skylar is a strong woman who is willing to grab onto as much life as she can in the time she has left. Rand, at first glance, appears to be your typical macho man from his time period, but in reality he has an open and accepting mind about the incredible tale that Skylar tells him. Rand has a past that Skylar isn’t aware of, but could it affect their budding relationship? Watch as Skylar and Rand handle all the curves that life sends their way as they begin to learn more about each other and begin to realize that sometimes life may allow more than one chance at love and sometimes love can last forever.

Reviewed by: Teresa