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All Mine #2
Druid, Mine
Anya’s wish for a normal date—away from the old man she is caretaker for—comes true in unexpected ways when she finds herself whisked to an ancient Irish stone circle on solstice eve.
Carrick’s decision to follow the path to become an Ovate druid has not come lightly, and he plans to spend the solstice eve in meditation unless fairies or evil spirits disrupt the circle. When a feisty girl walks right up to the fire, more than sparks fly.
They each seek healing and a connection, but the darkness of summer is short, and once the solstice sun breaks through the circle at dawn, the magic of the night will be over. Even Madame Eve can’t stop the day from rising.
Carrick’s decision to follow the path to become an Ovate druid has not come lightly, and he plans to spend the solstice eve in meditation unless fairies or evil spirits disrupt the circle. When a feisty girl walks right up to the fire, more than sparks fly.
They each seek healing and a connection, but the darkness of summer is short, and once the solstice sun breaks through the circle at dawn, the magic of the night will be over. Even Madame Eve can’t stop the day from rising.
39 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 16, 2012
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Kerry Adrienne
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July 22, 2012
Druid, Mine is exactly what I have come to expect from Kerry Adrienne. It is sweet, hot, the details from the time period are staggeringly accurate and descriptive.
Anya's job as a caretaker doesn't give her much time to herself, let alone time to date, when she finds Madam Eve's 1 Night Stand service, it's the perfect way for her to cut loose.
Madam Eve doesn't always find the perfect match in the same time, which is exactly what has happened in this case.
Carrick is about the devote himself to a life to himself, he has agreed to wait one more night to perform the ceremony that will keep all women from his warm embrace. One night with Anya.
Druid, Mine is wonderfully written, did I mention it is hot? Really hot, steamy. You're going to love this one!
*I received my copy from the Publisher and reviewed it as part of a blog tour with CLBS Blog Tours*
Anya's job as a caretaker doesn't give her much time to herself, let alone time to date, when she finds Madam Eve's 1 Night Stand service, it's the perfect way for her to cut loose.
Madam Eve doesn't always find the perfect match in the same time, which is exactly what has happened in this case.
Carrick is about the devote himself to a life to himself, he has agreed to wait one more night to perform the ceremony that will keep all women from his warm embrace. One night with Anya.
Druid, Mine is wonderfully written, did I mention it is hot? Really hot, steamy. You're going to love this one!
*I received my copy from the Publisher and reviewed it as part of a blog tour with CLBS Blog Tours*
September 22, 2012
Originally published at Reading Reality
The story of Druid, Mine sounds a lot like the one from the first book in Kerry Adrienne's All Mine series. And it's almost as much fun the second time around. But not quite.
Anya seeks out Madame Eve's services because she just wants a normal date...and she doesn't have any way of getting one when all of her time is taken up being caretaker to an old man. He's not family, it's a job. But she's traded security for any chance at her own life. Why, we don't know.
Carrick is a mystery. He the druid in this story, and he's just about to take his vows as an Ovate. Vows that will cut him off from his own society, but will allow him to travel in time, something he does believe in.
There's that sticky time thing again. We don't know exactly when Carrick is in time, but he's way closer Darius than to us, both in time and in location. Carrick is in what we will call Ireland, and maybe less than a century before Darius' Rome in Senator, Mine. And he has even less idea what he's in for than Darius did. But he is questioning whether he's ready to take his vows.
Carrick is tending the fires the night before the Summer Solstice, just outside a standing stone circle. It's the longest night. From his perspective, one of the fay asks him if he wants one last night with a woman, before he has to be celibate forever. He's a man, of course he says yes.
Anya is dropped off on in the middle of his lonely vigil. She knows she contracted for a 1Night Stand. She did not expect Carrick, or time travel.
They each get one perfect, beautiful night. A glorious sunrise directly over the standing stones of the henge. And a choice that comes all too soon.
Escape Rating B-: The relationship between Anya and Carrick is sensuous and beautiful, but the problem is that as a love story, this just wasn't complete for me. Senator, Mine may have needed less backstory because the Roman period is so familiar. The Celtic Druids are very mysterious, and not a lot is known. With such a short story, the problem is that not a lot is known about Carrick's background or the choices he is facing. We know he's unhappy, but why? What is driving him to this lonely life? Being ripped out of time is a desperate choice, even for love. I needed to know more to make this work as well as Senator, Mine, but I still had fun with the parts of the story that encapsulated their night by the henge.
The story of Druid, Mine sounds a lot like the one from the first book in Kerry Adrienne's All Mine series. And it's almost as much fun the second time around. But not quite.
Anya seeks out Madame Eve's services because she just wants a normal date...and she doesn't have any way of getting one when all of her time is taken up being caretaker to an old man. He's not family, it's a job. But she's traded security for any chance at her own life. Why, we don't know.
Carrick is a mystery. He the druid in this story, and he's just about to take his vows as an Ovate. Vows that will cut him off from his own society, but will allow him to travel in time, something he does believe in.
There's that sticky time thing again. We don't know exactly when Carrick is in time, but he's way closer Darius than to us, both in time and in location. Carrick is in what we will call Ireland, and maybe less than a century before Darius' Rome in Senator, Mine. And he has even less idea what he's in for than Darius did. But he is questioning whether he's ready to take his vows.
Carrick is tending the fires the night before the Summer Solstice, just outside a standing stone circle. It's the longest night. From his perspective, one of the fay asks him if he wants one last night with a woman, before he has to be celibate forever. He's a man, of course he says yes.
Anya is dropped off on in the middle of his lonely vigil. She knows she contracted for a 1Night Stand. She did not expect Carrick, or time travel.
They each get one perfect, beautiful night. A glorious sunrise directly over the standing stones of the henge. And a choice that comes all too soon.
Escape Rating B-: The relationship between Anya and Carrick is sensuous and beautiful, but the problem is that as a love story, this just wasn't complete for me. Senator, Mine may have needed less backstory because the Roman period is so familiar. The Celtic Druids are very mysterious, and not a lot is known. With such a short story, the problem is that not a lot is known about Carrick's background or the choices he is facing. We know he's unhappy, but why? What is driving him to this lonely life? Being ripped out of time is a desperate choice, even for love. I needed to know more to make this work as well as Senator, Mine, but I still had fun with the parts of the story that encapsulated their night by the henge.
July 24, 2012
Like the other books in Decadent Publishing's 1Night Stand series this one provides a pleasant interlude with likable characters and sensually satisfying interludes. Druid, Mine is a pleasant treat that gives a few hours of enjoyment while being whisked away from all your troubles.
Anya's a likable woman who's letting life pass her by until she makes the decision to have Madame Eve find her the perfect man. Anya's lonely and is willing to do whatever it takes to find her match. To find the perfect man requires a visit back in time, which only throws her off for a minute or two. She's easily accepting of it all. Carrick too is at a crossroads as to his future. He wants to have an important place in their society and is willing to become celibate for it. He's lonely though too and not sure he wants to give up true love. He's extremely sexy and extremely caring, everything a woman could want. They quickly make a sexual connection but I never felt a strong mental/personal connection. I was happy they got together, but I didn't find their coming together to be that satisfying. It felt like there was something missing.
Druid, Mine was a pleasant dessert after a long day. I found much to recommend it, but ultimately didn't feel it was as satisfying as other books in the series. I definitely will read more from Kerry Adrienne as her last two 1Night Stand series releases were full of promise.
Anya's a likable woman who's letting life pass her by until she makes the decision to have Madame Eve find her the perfect man. Anya's lonely and is willing to do whatever it takes to find her match. To find the perfect man requires a visit back in time, which only throws her off for a minute or two. She's easily accepting of it all. Carrick too is at a crossroads as to his future. He wants to have an important place in their society and is willing to become celibate for it. He's lonely though too and not sure he wants to give up true love. He's extremely sexy and extremely caring, everything a woman could want. They quickly make a sexual connection but I never felt a strong mental/personal connection. I was happy they got together, but I didn't find their coming together to be that satisfying. It felt like there was something missing.
Druid, Mine was a pleasant dessert after a long day. I found much to recommend it, but ultimately didn't feel it was as satisfying as other books in the series. I definitely will read more from Kerry Adrienne as her last two 1Night Stand series releases were full of promise.
July 16, 2012
I thought the story was pretty good but for some reason, I felt it was lacking. I didn't really feel as though there was a lot of chemistry between Anya and Carrick. The sex scenes were a bit disappointing to me.
Another thing that kind of confused me was what it was that Carrick had to do exactly in order to become an Ovate. It was so important to him, though it would lead him to a solitary life. Maybe the 'how' wasn't particularly important to the story, but that was the major decision he had to make: become an Ovate and be alone forever or choose love.
I think that at some point I will re-read this. Maybe it was just me not fully understanding everything. Maybe my rate will change then.
Another thing that kind of confused me was what it was that Carrick had to do exactly in order to become an Ovate. It was so important to him, though it would lead him to a solitary life. Maybe the 'how' wasn't particularly important to the story, but that was the major decision he had to make: become an Ovate and be alone forever or choose love.
I think that at some point I will re-read this. Maybe it was just me not fully understanding everything. Maybe my rate will change then.
July 7, 2012
Reading for review -
I enjoyed the first book – Senato, Mine – (I review this here) – in the same way I enjoyed this one. A novella, it’s a short, erotic (though not massively – more romance I’d say) story of two fated lovers, joining together through time. Magically, through unexplained ways, two lonely souls meet and fall in love after one magical evening together.
But Madam Eve doesn’t always find the best match in time – this is shown here. But they rock their time together.
A nice story, quick romp, easy read. Great for round a a pool or on the beach.
I enjoyed the first book – Senato, Mine – (I review this here) – in the same way I enjoyed this one. A novella, it’s a short, erotic (though not massively – more romance I’d say) story of two fated lovers, joining together through time. Magically, through unexplained ways, two lonely souls meet and fall in love after one magical evening together.
But Madam Eve doesn’t always find the best match in time – this is shown here. But they rock their time together.
A nice story, quick romp, easy read. Great for round a a pool or on the beach.
July 26, 2012
This was another super-quick, steamy 1 Night Stand book. I enjoyed it but I wish it had been a little longer.
Anya is lonely and tired of not having a life outside of her job. She asks Madame Eve to match her up.
Carrick is a lonely druid about to cement his position as Ovate. If he does this he is committing himself to an even more solitary life.
You know where this is headed. These two spend the night together and things get heated. What happens in the morning light? Read the book and find out!
I received a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
Anya is lonely and tired of not having a life outside of her job. She asks Madame Eve to match her up.
Carrick is a lonely druid about to cement his position as Ovate. If he does this he is committing himself to an even more solitary life.
You know where this is headed. These two spend the night together and things get heated. What happens in the morning light? Read the book and find out!
I received a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
August 2, 2012
In this 1NS installment, Kerry Adrienne captures the magickal world of Druidy and the fae wonderfully well, grounding it into the lush imagery of ancient Ireland. Carrick, the gentle but unhappy Bard, seeks something more from life. Anya, a modern woman tired of the single scene, makes a special request of Madame Eve. Summer Solstice in the Grange ignites in them a fire they don't want to extinguish, yet forces them to face tempering reality. But which reality?
Well-written and smoothly paced, the story is thoroughly developed, fantastically believable.
Well-written and smoothly paced, the story is thoroughly developed, fantastically believable.
August 27, 2016
A great short story filled with love, passion, and trusting in the unknown. Carrick and Anya find a connection across time that neither knew was possible. One night just isn't enough.
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