Review: Historical romance and paranormal fans are in for a treat.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 23, 2013
I read the paranormal romance Symphony of Light and Winter and enjoyed it immensely. But when I saw Ms. Mason had written a short in my favorite genre-historical fiction-I did the happy dance. She did not disappoint. This earlier version of Cyril is more touchable and compassionate but he still sizzles in a kilt. We are shown bits and pieces of the man he was before Linden and mourn for the loss.Set in the Highlands, he and his traveling companion Rhys save and return a tavern owner's son. For his trouble, Cyril is offered the owner's daughter. He accepts. Without spoiling the ending, I can say they both find what they need during this intimate night together.This short is a bittersweet yet steamy tale of love lost and hope. The author lures us in with the promise of paranormal but creates characters that are real and believable. Mason's style, like the hero, is dark and alluring. This can be read as a stand-alone but I highly recommend following it with the novel.