Review: Overall, this is a solid medieval fantasy romance with a well crafted mystery at its core.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 30, 2011
Knight of Runes by Ruth A. CasieParanormal Romance - Nov. 14th, 20114 starsRebeka Tyler is a professor specializing in Medieval and Renaissance Studies. When she receives a letter stating that she has inherited a family manor in England, Rebeka's life will never be the same again. Lured by the exclusive opportunity to study several private documents, Rebeka travels to England to sort out the inheritance issue and somehow travels through time! Rebeka lands in 16th century England, near Fayne Manor and straight into Lord Arik's life. But Lord Arik has a lot on his plate: he has to watch out for Bran, a rogue druid with sinister intents, and take care of his deceased sister's daughters. Not only that, Arik also has to solve the mystery behind the strange lightning bolts that destroyed his farmland. Somehow, Rebeka and the strange weather are related. Is Bran using Rebeka to destroy Arik? Is Arik really just a lord and Rebeka just a professor?I'm beginning to believe that the enjoyable factor of a time travelling romance depends on the girl's reaction. If she's hysterical and freaking out, the story quickly becomes unbearable. Thankfully, Rebeka is calm and logical, which is a refreshing change. She observes her situation and tries to come up with a plan to travel back to 2011 instead of crying and whining about it. Unfortunately, her practicality and methodical personality together with Arik's tough alpha character doesn't generate a lot of heat in my opinion. Arik is overbearing and arrogant, a man's man, which he has to be since he is from the 16th century. But because the two of them are so capable and somewhat cold, I have a hard time believing that they are passionately in love and lust with each other.Still, despite the chemistry issue, the mystery behind the strange weather and Arik's sister's death is fascinating. I couldn't stop reading because I wanted to know if Arik's sister was murdered or died naturally. Overall, this is a solid medieval fantasy romance with a well crafted mystery at its core.Reviewed by Pauline from the Bookaholics Romance Club