Review: Such an amazing book! I absolutely loved it.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 13, 2014
A magical fantasy romance that is a combination of The Taming of the Shrew & Beauty & the Beast. The story drew me in from the 1st page & I couldn't put it down. The connection between the heroine Louvaen, & hero Balllard is breathtaking. There were so many parts in the story that brought a lump to my throat & even made me cry.Louvaen is a widow, her much loved husband having died of the plague a few years ago. She's fiercely protective of her father & beautiful younger half sister, Ciannia. When her father lands in debt to a ruthless moneylender bent on having Ciannia, Ciannia runs off with a suitor Gavin who swears to help her, to his father, Ballard's castle with Louvaen following after them as soon as she discovers her sister has run off.Gavin holds true to his word & the debt is paid off. Louvaen agrees to let Gavin court Cinnia for the duration of the winter but only if she herself stays to safeguard her sister. Ballard is the Beast in the story, under a curse from his wife on her deathbed.I loved the interaction between all the characters. The conversations are so amusing at times, with each sniping at each other; in jest, in all seriousness, in affection. This is the 1st book I've read from this author. I can't wait to read the rest!