Helpful Score: 5
I read Kurland like a religion and this one barely qualifies as paranormal but the three witches are back with us, so I guess that's the qualifier. That said, this is better than almost any of Kurland's recent books and absolutely touching at different points. Gillian is half-child, half-woman who is sent off to Christopher (the Dragon) for protection and of course marriage figures into the picture. What else was a woman to do in that day and age? Christopher has sworn to Gillian's brother that he will take care of her and get her away from her villanious father. (This guy is a piece of work, believe me.) But Christopher has issues, big ones, physical and emotional and Gillian has regularly been beaten to a pulp by her not-so-loving parent so she is as skittish as a whipped puppy. Kurland takes you through the drama of these two finding their own way. It may sound like a trite romantic novel but there's more to it than that. You will laugh outloud and find yourself agonizing over this romance. The cast of characters living in this castle all have developed, heart-warming personalities. This is an outstanding sample of Kurland's writing. I re-read this regularly.
Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details
