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Wait Until Moonrise
Doors that close by themselves. Items that move without human help. Visions of a handsome spirit in the moonlight. Visiting the Welsh castle that is her ancestral home, Bria Leighton is frightened by eerie happenings.
Unseen. Unheard. Untouched. Desperately lonely. For more than two hundred years, a curse has trapped Nicholas Pierce, the last Earl of Beaumarith, in his family castle. The words of the wicked sorceress hint that the curse can be broken, but the riddle of moonrise and true love’s embrace seems impossible to solve.
Impossible until Bria walks into his castle and into his heart. She sees him, hears him…touches him. He must convince her that she is not losing her mind but that he is real…and only she can break the spell.
But Bria is only a visitor, coming to grips with a past she has forgotten, secrets revealed, and an alcoholic fiancé whose behavior grows ever more erratic. To complicate matters further, the wicked sorceress Saffira has returned to claim Nicholas for herself. While seeking her past, will Bria become the true love of a centuries-old earl…or will she find herself eternally cursed as well?
Unseen. Unheard. Untouched. Desperately lonely. For more than two hundred years, a curse has trapped Nicholas Pierce, the last Earl of Beaumarith, in his family castle. The words of the wicked sorceress hint that the curse can be broken, but the riddle of moonrise and true love’s embrace seems impossible to solve.
Impossible until Bria walks into his castle and into his heart. She sees him, hears him…touches him. He must convince her that she is not losing her mind but that he is real…and only she can break the spell.
But Bria is only a visitor, coming to grips with a past she has forgotten, secrets revealed, and an alcoholic fiancé whose behavior grows ever more erratic. To complicate matters further, the wicked sorceress Saffira has returned to claim Nicholas for herself. While seeking her past, will Bria become the true love of a centuries-old earl…or will she find herself eternally cursed as well?
- GenresRomanceParanormal
355 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 23, 2012
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Teri Thackston
21 books7 followersI write romantic suspense, historical romance and paranormal romance. I guess I'm just a romantic fool!"
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September 8, 2024
Good story
I thought the story was interesting. I enjoyed the storyline and characters. I have the Audiobook and the ebook and found it interesting that the Audiobook skipped intimate scenes (& the scenes weren't as descriptive as some books). The narrator did a nice job with the various characters too. Overall, this is an enjoyable book.
I thought the story was interesting. I enjoyed the storyline and characters. I have the Audiobook and the ebook and found it interesting that the Audiobook skipped intimate scenes (& the scenes weren't as descriptive as some books). The narrator did a nice job with the various characters too. Overall, this is an enjoyable book.
April 5, 2013
Awful, cheesy and dated. It is blatantly obvious that the author is not from Wales, and has no clue how we speak here, she also seems believes that we are all stuck in the 1700's and look for magic around every corner.
I have never once used the words "Tis" and "Twas" in a conversation, yet the author continually writes her characters talking like this, even though the novel is apparently based in the 21st century!
The main character is so virginal I almost expected to read about her wearing a chastity belt. Now I'm all for respecting a women's choice to wait until she gets married before having sex, but it was annoying to have her portrayed as almost angelic for her innocence, and that she dressed conservatively all the time blah blah blah. It just so unrealistic that a modern woman would travel all the way from the USA with her fiancé to a tiny town in Wales, all the while fighting off his rape attempts, because she wants to remain pure just to give it up for a cursed magical man because he doesn't try to force her to have sex.
I can't recommend this novel at all. I was bored through 80% of it, and spent the remaining time laughing incredulously at her rubbish portrayal of Welsh people, and skim reading. The only person I think who would like this is my Nan, because it has that old fashioned, out of date Mills and Boon feeling to it. I would say it's a must miss for anyone else.
I have never once used the words "Tis" and "Twas" in a conversation, yet the author continually writes her characters talking like this, even though the novel is apparently based in the 21st century!
The main character is so virginal I almost expected to read about her wearing a chastity belt. Now I'm all for respecting a women's choice to wait until she gets married before having sex, but it was annoying to have her portrayed as almost angelic for her innocence, and that she dressed conservatively all the time blah blah blah. It just so unrealistic that a modern woman would travel all the way from the USA with her fiancé to a tiny town in Wales, all the while fighting off his rape attempts, because she wants to remain pure just to give it up for a cursed magical man because he doesn't try to force her to have sex.
I can't recommend this novel at all. I was bored through 80% of it, and spent the remaining time laughing incredulously at her rubbish portrayal of Welsh people, and skim reading. The only person I think who would like this is my Nan, because it has that old fashioned, out of date Mills and Boon feeling to it. I would say it's a must miss for anyone else.
September 10, 2016
AUTHOR: Teri Thackston is a writer of romantic suspense, historical romance and paranormal romance.
GENRE: Paranormal, Romance
SETTING: 18th century to Modern day land of the Welsh
CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTERS: Bria Leighton. Engaged and travels the road where others have set the course. A woman charmingly excited about discovering her deceased father's Welsh side of the family.
CENTRAL MALE CHARACTER: Nicholas Pierce. A man filled with darkness from his dark hair to his sometimes depressive moods. A man who, as a result of boredom, has learned to play practical jokes on people.
SYNOPSIS: Bria goes to Beaumarith castle when invited by her cousin from her father's side of the family. While there with her fiance she sees and hears only what can be seen and heard in the light of the moon.
WHAT I LIKED: A woman excited about getting to know of the side of the family that she never knew.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: Alcoholism is a disease and has no place of emphasis in a fiction romance.
I give this book (5+++) stars because this book is so fairytale-ish in a modern day setting. Characterized by evil as in Sleeping Beauty; hope as in the Princess and the frog; helpfulness as in Heaven Can Wait; sadness as in Through the Passing of Time. And darn romantic.
I plan to read it again and again and again.....
GENRE: Paranormal, Romance
SETTING: 18th century to Modern day land of the Welsh
CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTERS: Bria Leighton. Engaged and travels the road where others have set the course. A woman charmingly excited about discovering her deceased father's Welsh side of the family.
CENTRAL MALE CHARACTER: Nicholas Pierce. A man filled with darkness from his dark hair to his sometimes depressive moods. A man who, as a result of boredom, has learned to play practical jokes on people.
SYNOPSIS: Bria goes to Beaumarith castle when invited by her cousin from her father's side of the family. While there with her fiance she sees and hears only what can be seen and heard in the light of the moon.
WHAT I LIKED: A woman excited about getting to know of the side of the family that she never knew.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: Alcoholism is a disease and has no place of emphasis in a fiction romance.
I give this book (5+++) stars because this book is so fairytale-ish in a modern day setting. Characterized by evil as in Sleeping Beauty; hope as in the Princess and the frog; helpfulness as in Heaven Can Wait; sadness as in Through the Passing of Time. And darn romantic.
I plan to read it again and again and again.....
August 12, 2012
I enjoyed this book, but there was a major plot fault in characterization for me. The problem was, the Heroine was engaged in the first half of the novel to a man that did not fit her personality in any way, shape or form. It was unbelievable to me that a virginal young lady (in present time) would hook up with a horny alcoholic cowboy that was constantly letting her down and trying to get into her pants.
Otherwise, tight writing. Good descriptive prose and the castle was described well.
The ghost, however, was the most intriguing character in the story, therefore he was left holding it together.
I'd like to read more of this author's work in the future.
Otherwise, tight writing. Good descriptive prose and the castle was described well.
The ghost, however, was the most intriguing character in the story, therefore he was left holding it together.
I'd like to read more of this author's work in the future.
March 15, 2013
Loved the time travel element to this sweet romance. Reminded me a bit of my favorite romance of all time, A Knight in Shining Armor, by Jude Deveraux.
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