Review: Well Worth The Cash
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 19, 2014
This is an anthology of 3 short novels obviously wrote with the Christmas Season in mind.Upon A Midnight by C.L. Wilson, 4-1/2 StarsKatrina Bentsen volunteered on a regular basis at a center for abused women and children.  Katrina totally related to them, because she had also come from a childhood of abuse.  Because of her past, Katrina was very withdrawn and solitary.  She had few friends, and getting through each day was an effort.  Katrina is about to find out that she is really a "Lightkeeper".  A person whose voice heals and keeps evil sealed away.  The angel, Micah, has been sent to help Katrina realize her heritage, and help keep her safe while she performs the ritual to keep evil locked away.  As with all of C.L. Wilson's books, this one was wrote extraordinary well, and the story was very beautiful.  I gave it 4-1/2 stars instead of 5, because the book was actually very dark, even though it ended on a positive note of love and hope.  I would definitely recommend it, but caution those who may have been victims or know victims of domestic abuse.Let It Snow by Erica Ridley, 5 starsLance is a lighthearted treasure hunter, who is constantly going from one scheme to another.  His latest was heading into the mountains to explore a legendary castle, which is rumored that no one returns from.  Upon entering the castle, Lance runs into Marigold, an actual princess who has been trapped in the castle for over 600 years.  When the story first started out, I thought it was going to be very average, and almost gave up on it quickly.  I'm so glad I didn't put it aside.  I loved the story, which was really a journey for both Lance and Marigold into their own characters.  Both Lance and Marigold made hard choices, and grew and matured within the short story.  I bought this anthology for C. L. Wilson, I will keep it for Erica Ridley.Snowman by Elissa Wilds, 4 starsRoan's spaceship crashes into earth while being chased by an enemy determined to destroy any of humanity that carries the recessive genes of their race.  Roan is part of a group of rebels protecting humans.  Stumbling through the mountains, Roan happens upon Mona's cabin.  Mona has often felt very different from everyone else.  Not only does Mona see auras, but she also "feels" the energy given off by others.  Because of this uncomfortable "talent", Mona often opts for solitary living.  In a short time, Mona and Roan fall in love, and you feel that they are a good match.  I liked this story, but felt it was very rushed.  There was much that could have been done to flesh Mona's talent out more, and to explain some of Roan's abilities and actions.  I also would have like to have seen Mona finally enter Roan's world, and how she was received there.  However, it was the shortest story of the three, and it was very possible that the author did all she could with the limited amount of pages.