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smalltown_librarian's review
3.0
A bit too racy for my tastes, so some fast skimming through the sex scenes, which was sometimes a few pages long. I don't think I will follow up on the series.
rlspires08's review
2.0
I couldn't even finish it. Overly cliche, the man was overbearing, the author did too much "telling" the story rather than "showing", and more often than not, the story devolved into unnecessary details about everyday life that detracted from the storyline. I know how a person showers. Please skip over the details. Ugh. I will say the idea was a good one, but the implementation was not.
snance's review
2.0
This was more like 1 1/2 stars. It could use some serious editing. And character development. Took a chance on a freebie and it was not quite horrible, but I ended up skimming major parts to get to the end. Would not read further in this series.
ltlmz's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the story, but it was in desperate need of an editor. Not just small things, for example, "Their charming server appeared to be nearly a CENTURION and flirted with both women shamelessly." I don't know if parts of the story were rearranged, or if the author just forgot she hadn't told the reader parts of the story. This led to a lot of confusing scenes. Also, some of the shifts between chapters were jarring. Still, I will probably read the next book in the series.
reddaeg's review
1.0
Oh wow, is this ever poorly written...I commend the author for following her dreams to write, but man, this story is terrible. It's got some okay bones to it, but seriously, there are some unbelievable/ridiculous plot items that are only there to make the story work, and the author has to painfully and painstakingly have someone spell them out for the reader. Eek. The writing isn't bad in parts (she seems to rock the writing of the sex scenes, actually) and in other parts it goes to heck with the terrible dialogue, written Scottish accents and painful exposition/ex machina. And there's a MacGuffin item that doesn't matter...except when it does.
Also, I was initially hopeful that this character was pretty progressive - independent lawyer, makes her own choices, is the one initiating sex and choosing her partner...but then for no reason (or to painfully drive plot tension, I guess), this 20-something smart lawyer is a virgin. Okay...I guess. But the playing up of her "first time" and her "maidenhead" and "saving it for THE one" - all I can really say is UGH. Is this really necessary? Couldn't you find some better reasons to drive some of the "plot"?
Overall, yuck. And I'm embarrassed to have read this.
Also, I was initially hopeful that this character was pretty progressive - independent lawyer, makes her own choices, is the one initiating sex and choosing her partner...but then for no reason (or to painfully drive plot tension, I guess), this 20-something smart lawyer is a virgin. Okay...I guess. But the playing up of her "first time" and her "maidenhead" and "saving it for THE one" - all I can really say is UGH. Is this really necessary? Couldn't you find some better reasons to drive some of the "plot"?
Overall, yuck. And I'm embarrassed to have read this.
shardy1's review
3.0
Elena and Faolan was a great story. I read this book in 1 day. It kept you on the edge of your seat. I can't wait to read the next book in this series
mountainblue's review
4.0
This story pulled me in from the word go. It is a story about magic, Druids, Fae, shapeshifters, friends and enemies, light and dark. It is also about love and passion, two lonely souls helping each other to find that elusive healing light.
'Your inner radiance lights my way and completes me. Separately, we were just two people; together, we are a force of nature.'
I really enjoyed this free book more than I expected.
There is the beautiful magical Highlands. A land that comes with its own secrets.
'The ancient members of the Druid Council, who were wise in the ways of both gods and humans, survived and cast wards around an island known only to them. There they continued to practice their arts despite their banishment, maintaining the veil between worlds, keeping humankind safe from otherworldly harm.'
And an old bungalow-like farmhouse with hidden mysteries...
Faolan MacGailtry is very elemental in nature and a hot Druid with curse who needs help even if will never admit it.
Elena MacFarland is an American who moved to Scotland to recover from heart break and claim ownership of the old farm house, not knowing the property comes with more than she bargained for.
She feels instantly attracted to Foalan on a primal level and is not afraid to let him know it or to go after what she wants. She maybe a virgin but this girl is not going to let that stop her or let anyone intimidate her to try and take what's rightfully hers without a fight. The plot was full of action, magic and mystery. There was also lot of passion and so much heat between Faolan and Elan.
I enjoyed reading about the old farmhouse full of many secrets and mysteries, the shifter theme added a nice PNR feel to the book. The druids and Fae heritage and the mystery of the curse a long with the sinister presence of the powerful Worthington family gave this this story a much needed infusion of darkness and danger balancing out the lighter aspects of the book while adding to the excitement and my enjoyment of the storyline.
The only problem is that the ending was rushed and a bit confusing and some issues were not resolved leaving the story somewhere between HEA and HFN. Since this is a series, naturally I thought perhaps the author was going to continue with Faolan and Elena's story and tie up all the lose ends were this couple is concerned giving this sweet romantic tale the perfect ending it deserved but sadly that is not the case.
'Your inner radiance lights my way and completes me. Separately, we were just two people; together, we are a force of nature.'
I really enjoyed this free book more than I expected.
There is the beautiful magical Highlands. A land that comes with its own secrets.
'The ancient members of the Druid Council, who were wise in the ways of both gods and humans, survived and cast wards around an island known only to them. There they continued to practice their arts despite their banishment, maintaining the veil between worlds, keeping humankind safe from otherworldly harm.'
And an old bungalow-like farmhouse with hidden mysteries...
Faolan MacGailtry is very elemental in nature and a hot Druid with curse who needs help even if will never admit it.
Elena MacFarland is an American who moved to Scotland to recover from heart break and claim ownership of the old farm house, not knowing the property comes with more than she bargained for.
She feels instantly attracted to Foalan on a primal level and is not afraid to let him know it or to go after what she wants. She maybe a virgin but this girl is not going to let that stop her or let anyone intimidate her to try and take what's rightfully hers without a fight. The plot was full of action, magic and mystery. There was also lot of passion and so much heat between Faolan and Elan.
I enjoyed reading about the old farmhouse full of many secrets and mysteries, the shifter theme added a nice PNR feel to the book. The druids and Fae heritage and the mystery of the curse a long with the sinister presence of the powerful Worthington family gave this this story a much needed infusion of darkness and danger balancing out the lighter aspects of the book while adding to the excitement and my enjoyment of the storyline.
The only problem is that the ending was rushed and a bit confusing and some issues were not resolved leaving the story somewhere between HEA and HFN. Since this is a series, naturally I thought perhaps the author was going to continue with Faolan and Elena's story and tie up all the lose ends were this couple is concerned giving this sweet romantic tale the perfect ending it deserved but sadly that is not the case.
auntiecassie's review
2.0
I loved the premise of this story but there was way too much extra sex stuff that ruined it for me. There were parts that could have held more detail but the love scenes were way too detailed for me.
auntiecassie's review against another edition
2.0
I loved the premise of this story but there was way too much extra sex stuff that ruined it for me. There were parts that could have held more detail but the love scenes were way too detailed for me.