Review: A Delicious Read...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 12, 2014
The Minaldi Legacy, by Courtney Cole, consists of two parts - Of Blood and Bone and Of Darkness and Demons - and is a thrilling read full of excitement and intrigue.  Ms. Cole delivers an eerie, haunting and dark story that will keep you guessing until the very end!Dr. Evangeline Talbot has come to Malta for the summer to complete her doctoral dissertation.  After arriving she meets the dark, enigmatic and reclusive Luca Minaldi and is immediately drawn to and captivated by him.  When several young girls are murdered in the area, Eva is scared for her safety.  So she accepts a job offer from Luca to help care for his mother, who suffers from dementia.  Staying at Chessare, the Minaldi estate, Eva soon realizes that all is not as it seems.  There are secrets and strange occurrences surrounding Luca that cause him to hide away at the estate.  Once she learns the truth, she is more determined than ever to help him but Luca refuses, and does everything he can to push her away.For me this story was just delicious, every word written on the page enticed me to read more.  The attraction and chemistry between Eva and Luca was red hot, and I loved their interactions.  Luca was adamant about keeping his distance from Eva to protect her; Eva was unwavering in her love, support and dedication of Luca.  The devotion, commitment and love that these characters shared for each other was simply stunning, opening my heart wide to let them in.  The mystery/suspense element was both fascinating and thrilling.  There were times when I thought I had it figured out, and then I would find out that I was completely wrong.  The story was filled with conspiracy, betrayal and madness - and it kept me on the edge of my seat until all was revealed!The Minaldi Legacy is a fabulous and unique story that kept me spellbound.  Its dark and mysterious storyline is both distinctive and intense. Ms. Cole does an outstanding job of balancing a fantastic love story with a thrilling suspense full of twists and turns.  The Minaldi Legacy was refreshing and original and a read that I definitely recommend!