A devout archaeologist and her mysterious protector search for a stolen sacred artifact to ward off impending planetary disaster. Archaeologist Leena Worthington-Jax is hired to locate a stolen sacred horn that controls her planet's weather cycles. Accompanying her is Taurin Rey Niris, a mysterious stranger engaged as her protector. She believes him to be a simple farmer until he exhibits skills worthy of a warrior. Curious about his background and increasingly tempted by his tantalizing touch, Leena trusts him to keep her safe during their perilous journey. Taurin hides his alien origins from Leena as he aids in the search for the missing relic. He's aware that if he shares his knowledge about her world's history, it'll destroy her faith and cause a rift between them. Yet revealing the truth might be the only way to save her planet from global ruin. Can he keep Leena from discovering his secrets while guarding her from their enemies and from his own heart? A PRISM Awards Finalist "Nancy Cohen combines the elements of science fiction and fantasy into a marvelous love story. Her books capture the imagination with their originality." The Literary Times "Keeper is a lot like Indiana Jones and Romancing the Stone. A good mystery, action/adventure, sci¿fi, and romance all rolled into one." Mary Saums, Author of the Thistle & Twigg Mysteries "The spellbinding action gets more terrifying and enthralling as the uniquely different plot thickens. The conclusion is stunning!" Rendezvous "Prepare yourself for exotic locales, evildoers galore, and two splendid romances!" The Paperback Forum "Intense and fast, Keeper of the Rings has an absorbing and complex plot. Like ripples in a pond, the reverberations are felt throughout the book to the very explosive climax." Affaire de Coeur