Review: I Was Drawn in From the Beginning
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 12, 2014
Any story with forbidden love grabs my attention and has me rooting for the couple. MarcoAntonio and Amaryllis are lovers torn apart due to the Anglo-Spanish War. MarcoAntonio is the man every woman dreams of. Aside from his good looks, he’s a gentleman and it shows through his respect to Amaryllis and his backstory of how he worked to provide for his family. Amaryllis is the damsel who longs to be with MarcoAntonio. yet knows she can’t due to their different backgrounds. However, this doesn’t stop the couple from pursuing a romance.The story starts off as a historical romance, but then switches to paranormal when MarcoAntonio must rescue Amaryllis from the evil witch Mother Haydie. Along the journey MarcoAntonio seeks help from his brother Damian and a gypsy Rye. Damian is the complete opposite of his brother, he’s more rowdy and a womanizer. At first, I was turned off by Damian’s behavior, but towards the end my feelings changed when his softer side was showcased.Out of all the characters, Rye was my favorite. He provides plenty of humor as he proves to be a thorn in MarcoAntonio’s side. His banter with MarcoAntonio had me rolling with laughter and even though Rye is small in stature, he’s a powerful force when it comes to saving his friends from danger. Although, Rye does provide humor throughout the story, his painful secret past will surprise readers and tug at their heartstrings.The ending of the book will leave you in a mixture of tears and happiness. Plus, there hints of a sequel on the way. I for one can’t wait for part two and see what’s in store for the characters.