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jetenold's review
4.0
I liked this one a lot. but it does feel a little bit like a second book instead of a first. I will have to do some more research:)
ssejig's review
3.0
This story is the proper start of the Draycott Abbey series. There is another short story that introduces us to the Viscount Draycott and his wife but this is the first full-length book.
In the book, Both Michael Burke and Kelly Hamilton have been summoned to the Abbey to find an urn that the viscount brought back with him after he was tortured. Unfortunately, the Viscount couldn't remember where he put the urn. He's gone to the hospital with his wife, expecting the birth of their first child, and Michael and Kelly therefore have run of the grounds.
Kelly, an archaeologist, is there under the premise that she's looking for a lost sword. She's also hiding another secret, since a life-altering accident, she has been psychometric, able to find lost objects. She's been working for the American government locating objects and has been sent here.
Like early books in the Suzanne Brockmann Troubleshooters series, Christina Skye layers two love stories, one from the past and one in the present. Unlike Brockmann, Skye's love stories involve the same two people, just in different centuries.
A good, fast read, if you like Skye in general, you will enjoy this book. It's interesting that she uses the same premise (mistaken identity, specifically, hero assumes heroine is a prostitute sent to... relieve... him) in this story as in the short story I mentioned earlier, but it's a small part of the book and, really, a meet-cute.
In the book, Both Michael Burke and Kelly Hamilton have been summoned to the Abbey to find an urn that the viscount brought back with him after he was tortured. Unfortunately, the Viscount couldn't remember where he put the urn. He's gone to the hospital with his wife, expecting the birth of their first child, and Michael and Kelly therefore have run of the grounds.
Kelly, an archaeologist, is there under the premise that she's looking for a lost sword. She's also hiding another secret, since a life-altering accident, she has been psychometric, able to find lost objects. She's been working for the American government locating objects and has been sent here.
Like early books in the Suzanne Brockmann Troubleshooters series, Christina Skye layers two love stories, one from the past and one in the present. Unlike Brockmann, Skye's love stories involve the same two people, just in different centuries.
A good, fast read, if you like Skye in general, you will enjoy this book. It's interesting that she uses the same premise (mistaken identity, specifically, hero assumes heroine is a prostitute sent to... relieve... him) in this story as in the short story I mentioned earlier, but it's a small part of the book and, really, a meet-cute.
hollie313's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
akweley_mazarae's review
Rating:3*
Reluctantly, I'm giving this three stars. I honestly didn't feel much for this book, but it wasn't Christina Skye's fault, this just isn't my type of stuff anymore, and even for a paranormal book, it was like a little too realistic-y for me, if you know what I mean? I mean, it wasn't completely awful, it just wasn't my type
Reluctantly, I'm giving this three stars. I honestly didn't feel much for this book, but it wasn't Christina Skye's fault, this just isn't my type of stuff anymore, and even for a paranormal book, it was like a little too realistic-y for me, if you know what I mean? I mean, it wasn't completely awful, it just wasn't my type
takethyme's review
3.0
This was a pleasant introduction to the Draycott Abbey series. Mixed with some paranormal elements and intrigue, Kelly Hamilton and Michael Burke first meet under the auspices of a mythical sword and a missing urn. We are also introduced to several other characters that I assume will have their own story in another book.
Kelly is a professor and archeologist looking for a missing urn. She has a 'gift' of living in moments of the past that help her find things in the present day. Not quite a psychic, she has no control over when an episode will happen. In turn, Michael performs dangerous missions for the British government. He is also looking for the urn but works best alone until kismet intrudes.
An attempt on their life, unwanted intense attraction and flashes to the past are just a few of the situations going on in HOUR OF THE ROSE. At times too busy, the author still provides you with enough conditions to draw you in. Unfortunately, early on, I was able to figure out who the villain was so it took away some of the punch of the plot. I was going to continue with the series but I read that most of the succeeding stories are similar in quality.
Kelly is a professor and archeologist looking for a missing urn. She has a 'gift' of living in moments of the past that help her find things in the present day. Not quite a psychic, she has no control over when an episode will happen. In turn, Michael performs dangerous missions for the British government. He is also looking for the urn but works best alone until kismet intrudes.
An attempt on their life, unwanted intense attraction and flashes to the past are just a few of the situations going on in HOUR OF THE ROSE. At times too busy, the author still provides you with enough conditions to draw you in. Unfortunately, early on, I was able to figure out who the villain was so it took away some of the punch of the plot. I was going to continue with the series but I read that most of the succeeding stories are similar in quality.
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