Review: A pleasure to read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 28, 2014
Claire Ashgrove has done it again! This is the fifth instalment of her very popular Curse of the Templars series and has all of the elements that make her books so good. If you are already a fan then this will surely be an auto buy but if new to these books then I have to recommend that you get the others as you are truly missing out if you don't! Fabulous sexy fun with a paranormal twist and of course those gorgeous Knights, so what's not to like?This book features Caradoc a Knight who has already met the woman he's meant to be with but unfortunately has realised too late and now lost her. He's in Sicily three years after he left Isabelle without telling her who or what he really is. He's bound to earth to fight the forces of Azazel and evil but has always hoped to be saved by a Seraph ( reincarnated angel) and has no idea how close he came.Isabelle has been tricked and finds herself being cruelly blackmailed to win in an auction an antique diamond necklace but has no idea that it is a receptacle for the tears of Christ . It's a necklace that Caradoc must retrieve but meeting Isabelle is an unexpected development that he hadn't bargained for. As if his feelings for Isabelle weren't enough of a distraction finding out that she's equally determined to claim the necklace just rocks his world. If Azazel gets his hands on it it would be a catastrophe but the stubborn Isabelle is hiding something and it will be a complete game changer!The Knights have lost relics before will this time be any different? Caradoc has already sacrificed so much but he's not sure that this time he can walk away from Isabelle but unfortunately the choice may not be his!These books are marvellous fun but perhaps not aimed at those looking for historical fiction. Written with a great plot that moves quickly I really enjoyed this book. Caradoc has made mistakes but he truly tries to redeem himself even though at times he's just so pig headed! Isabelle has had her heart broken but had to find strength to keep going and is a loyal, strong protective woman who deserves to embrace love.As for the rest of the Templars well rest assured that the author does not disappoint and we get to see more from these interesting characters which will hopefully lead on to the next book in the series.So in conclusion this was quite an emotional journey that exposed secrets with more than a few surprise turns. Templars and Seraphs work together in what is fast becoming the ultimate fight against evil and it would be criminal to miss this wonderful instalment . Get this book, get this series and settle down for a fantastic action packed ride because you won't regret it!A big fat five stars from me