Kara Malone is startled awake by hearing her grandmother’s voice saying, “The key is hidden with your grandfather’s picture.” Still mourning her grandmother, Kara steels herself against tears, pours a drink of brandy, and begins searching her grandfather’s portrait. After examining the back of the portrait and finding nothing, Kara is discouraged. She checks over the frame and finds one section that seems different. Kara focuses her attention on that section, and is rewarded by a golden key suddenly appearing from the ornate detailing. Kara takes the key and begins searching her grandmother’s closet, in hopes of discovering what this key opens. After a brief search, she finds a beautiful wooden box, hand carved by her grandfather with intricate Celtic symbols. Unable to deal with whatever she might discover, Kara chooses to wait before opening her grandmother’s box.

While on a flight to Hawaii the next morning, Kara feels strong enough to open the box. Inside, resting on a velvet lining, is a leather-bound journal and a smooth ivory-colored stone. Kara first turns her attention to the journal, knowing how her grandmother loved to tell stories of old Scotland, yet this entry had a curious ring of truth to it. Could this stone be the magical talisman her grandmother mentioned? Kara picks up the stone and examines it. Suddenly, a shadow falls over Kara, and with the stone in her hand, she falls asleep and awakens in an unfamiliar place and time. Was this a dream triggered from her grandmother’s journal entry? Did the stone send Kara back to Scotland in the 1300’s? If the stone was responsible, how does Kara reverse the effects and return home? Or, does Kara remain in Scotland indefinitely?

I enjoyed this historical romance very much. Sloan McBride provides beautiful descriptions of the Highland countryside and of life during that time. I could easily imagine Kara’s difficulty in behaving as a proper young Scotswoman, but I appreciated her efforts to work with the family and help where she was able. The MacLeod family, especially Alaxander, were strong characters that demonstrated heroism in their daily activities. They sheltered Kara, defended their land, and provided for their entire clan. The importance of the stone is eventually uncovered, and without giving anything away, there is a happy ending. I would recommend this story to all true romantics who believe love conquers everything.

Book Stats:

• Paperback
• Publisher: New Concepts Publishing (2008)
• ISBN-10: 1603941894
• ISBN-13: 978-1603941891

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(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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Reese Whittaker is an archeologist, who thrills at ancient history, but she never expected to be bowled over by it. Or for another being from the past to want her dead. What makes her so special? Does she trust the man who awakens her body?

Dagan is a pure blood Time Walker. A child born of two Gods who walks the time lines to keep humans safe. When he comes across a human who is the direct descendant of another God, he is drawn irresistibly to her. Is he willing to risk both of their lives for the chance for love?

Dagan searches the timelines looking for the Galla, or minions of Kur, the Lord of the Underworld. When he comes across a strong signal of them after a human he breaks the rules to save her. What he doesn’t expect is for the fiery female to be more than a match for him, in every sense of the words.

I absolutely love the fact that the unfamiliar words are explained as you go and the glossary is at the front of the book. That one point started my excellent impression of The Fury. It continued to rise with the first page. The story started off with a bang, grabbed my attention and never let go. It is a fast paced, highly erotic tale that I just couldn’t put down. I love the fact that Reese is strong and earthy. She is not afraid to admit when she is scared, but keeps pushing forward anyway. Her spunk is very endearing. And Dagan is hotly alpha male even in his “me man, you woman” phases. While the transition between characters viewpoints was not always smooth, it did not detract from the storyline. I was impressed with the first book of Ms. Sloan’s Time Walkers series, and hope the next instillation comes soon.

Book Stats:

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing (August 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605043435
• ISBN-13: 978-1605043432

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(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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Jake Austin is a worn out FBI agent who does not sleep, eat and drinks way too much coffee for one person. He is on the trail of a killer that taunts Jake at every turn. Jake is man on a mission and has blinders on to everything but nabbing the killer.

The killer known as The Surgeon is meticulous with his victims. He never leaves any evidence behind to help figure out who it is. He leaves messages in the victim’s blood on the walls. He never forgets to leave that one small clue for the FBI agent to follow so he can toy with him and stay one step ahead in the game.

Allison Brody works nights at the local department store to avoid being around people. Instead of embracing her abilities, she hides from them. With her gypsy blood she has the ability that allows her to see through the eyes of the killer. She must go to the police but will they believe her or ridicule her like the last time?

I can describe this book in one word. Fabulous! Jake and Allison played well off of each other. The sexual tension is the book you could cut it with a knife. I am surprised that this book did not burst into flames. The killer was written so well that you could almost imagine being at the crime scene yourself. Sloan McBride has a new fan and I cannot wait to read another one of her books.

Book Stats:

e-book, digital format
Publisher: New Concepts Publishing
Length: Novel
ISBN: 978-1-60394-109-9

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(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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