Review: what a great way for this paranormal fae virgin to pop her cherry
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 12, 2014
Once upon a time there was a virgin....a paranormal Fae virgin.....I was that virgin......now thank goodness that cherry has been poppedCold Iron is, as I just said, my first paranormal Fae read and I will fondly remember my first for so many reasonsthe mythology,Conn,the world building,Conn,the characters,Conn,the ease as which I could follow the storyline and the plot that captured my imagination,did I mention Conn, my God I love that man/fae/warrior/rescuer/lover.Why have I resisted this genre for so long? I am at a loss. I loved the way we were eased into the paranormal crossover. I loved the way the two worlds were blended together, I loved the way I was gently but thoroughly immersed in the Fae/Druid mythology as though it is a very real part of my everyday life.I loved Beth's character. She was such an easy person to relate to, her thoughts, her mannerisms, her lifestyle and her passion for doing something she loves, archeology. I relished in her finding her strength and independent nature after such a tormented relationship with her ex. She dealt with her issues maturely and in such a way that you couldn't help but feel drawn to her and I felt so attached to the dream of her finding a man who could love her fully and unconditionally.Conn of the Hundred Battles was a Fae warrior, the finest warrior the Fae had ever known but he had been entombed to a solitary life when the Druids defeated the Fae. When Beth opens his tomb he is enamored with her and wants to make her his, but not for the reasons first thought. He has an agenda in mind but as he gets to know Beth he realises that he cannot live without her in this lifetime or the next. Conn was a spectacular muscle-bound, protective, loyal, fierce, Fae warrior that doesn't believe in human emotions, believing them to only bring pain but Beth makes him reconsider his beliefs.The way that the author explained the mythology throughout the book, related it to the twists and turns in the plot, while spinning a love story between Beth and Conn was solid and well done. I loved the sensuality between Conn and Beth, the raw carnal attraction they have for each other, the deeper connection they both develop. Their story had me thinking about the outcome each time I had to stop reading for the mundane things in life, the characters and the storyline staying in my head.I absolutely loved this story from beginning to end and couldn't wait to start Book Two. The world that is built is detailed, the myths are easy to follow and remember, the characters are personable and draw you in, the plot mysterious and compelling. I couldn't have asked for a better book to be my first paranormal Fae story. It was enchanting.