Review: Another Great Series from R.L. Mathewson!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 9, 2013
Black Heart is the first book in the Cursed Hearts series. First, I will start out by saying that R.L. Mathewson gives readers a glimpse into the history of writing this book. I'm so glad that she did, because it gives the readers a way to connect with the story on a whole other level. Black Heart was Mathewson's first attempt at writing a novel. I am so glad that she got the manuscript out and breathed new life into this wonderful story.As in her other books, she has a strong, alpha, leading man in Tristan. Of all the characters in her books I believe Tristan is probably the biggest hard-ass and the most tortured, having lived with a curse since he was born. Tristan has known Marty since childhood, and it is obvious the feelings he harbors for her. He thinks that he pushes her away for her own good, just like he keeps everyone else at arm's length. Marty doesn't understand what happened to the boy that she used to know, and she is really disappointed in herself that she is attracted to the jerk that took that boy's place. Once again, Mathewson creates a strong female lead in Marty.The style of writing in this novel is obviously Mathewson, her trademark humor definitely appears. In other ways the style is different, because I found this book to be just a little darker than the others. The premise of the book is also different from anything else we have seen from her so far, and I mean this in a good way. Mathewson is such a versatile writer, and I love this about her.Black Heart is a love story with a paranormal twist Mathewson fans are sure to love, and it will bring new fans that have yet to discover this talented writer. With Tristan having several sexy brothers with stories that need to be told, I am happy to say we are in for several more Cursed Hearts novels!**Reviewed by Teresa D. by VampireRomanceBooks.com**