A NIGHT OWL REVIEWS BOOK REVIEW | Reviewed by: Dreamweaver
This amazing story is very refreshing in the current romance genre. Cardea is a new age heroine that does not rely on anyone for her survival. An independent, strong and powerful creature of the night, she meets the cursed Aedan and instantly feels an attraction to this stranger. Cardea finds herself needing to help Aedan without exactly knowing why she is drawn to him.
Aedan is living apart from his colony as he waits to be freed from the curse put upon him and his brother by the Fae Cat Anna. As prince Aedan awaits word from the monk Columcille on how to break the curse, he finds himself desiring to be near and spend time with Cardea. Cardea has a secret of her own that may destroy any future that she and Aedan may have together.
The storyline had a bunch of twists and turns that kept my attention and intrigued me with anticipation. I so wanted to know the outcome of this unlikely romance. Many interesting characters and love triangles make for a refreshing story that is not as neatly tied up as most romance novels of today, but has managed to make me a fan of the author’s style. I am eagerly looking forward to reading the next book (Beltaine’s Song), Book Two in the Dark Goddess Trilogy, as I have become addicted to the strength, courage and real human facets of the characters in this saga.
Reviewed by: Lydia Ferrari
Dec 15, 2009 | 978-1-58749-175-7
5 = Rare - Top Pick | 4.5 = I Loved It - Top Pick | 4 = Good Solid Read
3.5 = Enjoyable | 3 Stars = OK - Needs a few changes | 2 Stars = It just didn't click / DNF
Book Blurb for Cat's Curse
# of pages or word count: 310
Cardea, follower of the Great Goddess is cursed to live an eternity as a blood drinker. For centuries she has lived with hate hunting and feeding off humans.
Now she finds herself at the end of a sword blade held by the most handsome and arrogant man she has ever met. Aedan mac Gabrain, prince of Dal Riata and a Christian, trusts no one after suffering a curse that keeps him from touching any females or he will turn into a black cat like his brother. He especially distrusts this strange female who could be the one who cursed his clan since no one knows Cat Anna's true face.
Can two tortured souls find love while battling a dark goddess determined to destroy them?
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