Review: When you must kiss a frog...he'd better make it worth your while!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 10, 2013
"Voodoo on the Bayou" by Elle James (aka Myla Jackson) is a fun paranormal read with a romantic suspense twist. Craig Thibodeaux discovers that it is not wise to fall afoul of the mysterious Madame LeBieu, a Voodoo priestess when he experiences one of her curses. Elaine Smith throws herself into her research both to counteract her broken heart and to discover the source of the pollution that is killing the swamp inhabitants and threatening its fragile ecosystem. Among her problems is a pathological fear of water and an even greater fear of getting her heart broken again. Craig must find a way to cure both issues if he is able going to be his true self again but he must also keep the fragile scientist alive long enough to accomplish his tasks.This entertaining tale is a mixture of witchcraft, science and romance set in a mysterious bayou in Louisiana. The comedic elements provided by Craig's on-again, off-again buddies are counterbalanced by the evil that is threatening to destroy the carefully balanced ecosystem of the region. The play upon the traditional theme of the Frog Prince is nicely reworked to include charismatic Cajuns who are more than meets the eye, a repressed but well-educated woman who must learn to overcome her fears, both personally and professionally and an evil force that is threatening them both. A nice evocation of the richness of culture of the territory and a message about the importance of being responsible stewards for the land makes this an enjoyable story. Night Owl ReviewsI received a copy of this title in return for an honest review.