Review: Solid 3.5 for Moonstone Obsession Full of Romance and Intrigue
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 22, 2014
I won’t repeat the details of the story itself, as you can read that in the other reviews. Suffice it to say, Ms. Carter provides a well-researched mix of romance and mystery with Moonstone Obsession.  Although at times I found it to be too rich in detail, it did paint the picture so well that, as a reader, I could easily envision the scenery, the characters and their attire. I truly felt like I was right there with them.I thoroughly enjoyed the romance between James Mitchell and Selina Rosewall. They were equals in so many ways. They held the same opinion on touchy subjects, which I applaud. They were fun to watch as well as to listen to. I loved how their relationship developed throughout the storyline.  It wasn’t rushed.  He courted her, as I would expect him to, even if it was under rather clandestine measures at times.  Their relationship was sensual and genuine.  Selina was immensely talented in many ways, but I especially enjoyed how she held her own both with James and with the other characters.  I have to say, I was very intrigued with Jackson though, and would have loved to learn more about him.The story had many plot lines, many characters, and more than one villain, and I found myself confused a few times, needing to re-read snippets to ensure I had facts, characters and their titles or good guys vs. bad guys straight. But, between the personal agendas, the blackmail, theft, political intrigue, and the threat of impending war, all while keeping up appearances, I think it was the back-stabbing, conniving females that held my interest the most outside of the romantic story.  For a time period when upper class females were supposed to be “ladies” a few of them obviously didn’t get the memo, and didn’t hold a candle to those of the lower class, in my humble opinion. All I can say is, unfortunately, some things haven’t really changed all that much throughout history.In the end, James and Selina are willing to put their own lives on the line in the name of love, honor of country. Thankfully they are successful, and we get the happily ever after we all search for. With wonderful attention to detail, Ms. Carter has created a delightfully romantic, yet suspenseful story, while delivering a bit of a history lesson at the same time.  Well done, Ms. Carter.