Review: An interesting historical paranormal mystery romance
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 20, 2014
Lucien Vaudrey has returned to England after a twenty-year exile to China to take up the title of Lord Crane following the deaths of his father and brother. Not long after his return, however, he started having blackouts in which he's tried to injure himself and is therefore very concerned. When a friend sends him someone who might be able to help, Stephen Day, he has some hope despite Day's own history with the Vaudrey family. Lucien needs Stephen to find out what's going on and help him, but Lucien can't help feeling drawn to Stephen and the attraction seems mutual. And Stephen is left trying to root out the source of the problem while trying not to be distracted by the new Lord Crane.This was the first book by K.J. Charles that I've read and I can see why she is one of the bigger names in m/m fiction. It was easy to understand and connect with the main characters and she writes them in a way that makes you root for them. Personally, the paranormal and mystery elements in the story are a draw as I do enjoy stories that contain either (and especially both). There is a lot that goes on in this book, though, and a lengthy roster of secondary characters that can be difficult to keep track of. Overall, though, I'd certainly recommend giving this a read - especially if you're someone who appreciates m/m romance historical paranormal mystery.