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The Seers of Grampian #3
A Bewitching Bride
When those around her begin meeting tragic fates, Kate Cameron knows she's next-until she's rescued by psychic Gavin Hepburn. But after a night of hiding together, Kate is branded a fallen woman and forced into marriage with Gavin-an arrangement that suits Gavin's purpose to do anything it takes to keep Kate safe from a killer haunting her past. For this enigmatic and lonely beauty has become the unexpected love of his life.
310 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 29, 2010
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About the author
Elizabeth Thornton
61 books154 followersMary Forrest George, née Baxter was born and educated in Aberdeen, Scotland, where she taught school for a number of years before establishing her own nursery school, St. Swithin Street Nursery School, an institution that is still going strong today.
She and her husband then emigrated to Canada with their three young sons. She taught kindergarten and Grade One for a number of years in Winnipeg, Manitoba, before becoming lay minister at a Presbyterian Church in Winnipeg.
As part of her continuing education, she enrolled in evening classes at the University of Winnipeg to study Classical Greek. Five years later, having completed an Honor's thesis on Women in Euripides, she received her B.A. (Classics Gold Medalist).
After reading her first romance, a Regency by Georgette Heyer, she was captivated by the genre. Hereafter, writing became her hobby. In 1987, her first book, a small Regency entitled, Bluestocking Bride, was published by Zebra books.
She is the author of twenty-four historical romances, and two novellas. She has been nominated for and received many awards including the Romantic Times Trophy Award for the best New Historical Regency Author and Best Historical Regency. Seven of her novels have been finalists in the Romance Writers of America Rita awards, Scarlet Angel, Strangers at Dawn, Princess Charming and The Perfect Princess, Shady Lady, The Marriage Trap, and The Bachelor Trap. Her books appear regularly on national best-selling lists and have been translated into many languages.
Elizabeth's hobbies include reading (particularly mystery and suspense novels, biography, and history), and traveling to do research for her novels. She is also an avid Harry Potter enthusiast.
She and her husband then emigrated to Canada with their three young sons. She taught kindergarten and Grade One for a number of years in Winnipeg, Manitoba, before becoming lay minister at a Presbyterian Church in Winnipeg.
As part of her continuing education, she enrolled in evening classes at the University of Winnipeg to study Classical Greek. Five years later, having completed an Honor's thesis on Women in Euripides, she received her B.A. (Classics Gold Medalist).
After reading her first romance, a Regency by Georgette Heyer, she was captivated by the genre. Hereafter, writing became her hobby. In 1987, her first book, a small Regency entitled, Bluestocking Bride, was published by Zebra books.
She is the author of twenty-four historical romances, and two novellas. She has been nominated for and received many awards including the Romantic Times Trophy Award for the best New Historical Regency Author and Best Historical Regency. Seven of her novels have been finalists in the Romance Writers of America Rita awards, Scarlet Angel, Strangers at Dawn, Princess Charming and The Perfect Princess, Shady Lady, The Marriage Trap, and The Bachelor Trap. Her books appear regularly on national best-selling lists and have been translated into many languages.
Elizabeth's hobbies include reading (particularly mystery and suspense novels, biography, and history), and traveling to do research for her novels. She is also an avid Harry Potter enthusiast.
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June 26, 2015
I wasn't able to finish this book. The writing was so agonisingly uninspiring that I could not force myself to suffer more. I would probably try to read this again in the future (because I have a soft spot for Ms. Elizabeth Thornton) but not now.
July 23, 2025
Gifted with his paranormal abilities when his grandmother passed, the hero has lived for the prophecy he was told of to come true. Save the Macbeth else live with torment for the rest of his life. He is at the lodge for a friends wedding but in his heart he knows he's there to meet the one he's expected to save. The second he connects eyes with the mousy heroine across the room, he knows she is the one.
The heroine has never been beautiful or particularly special in any way. Many thing she is timid and unassuming but they don't know her. Inside burns a fire for independence and freedom- freedom to be her own woman and to escape the secrets of her past. The hero is a well known rake and a man without a great deal of purpose but she acknowledges his grace and presence as something remarkable. She tries her very best not to associate with him too much else she manage to embarrass herself with her innocence and ineptness towards speaking with the opposite sex. But one fateful night will draw them together and put them on the path to become the only people they can rely upon.
The heroine receives a distressing note and seeks out her mentor and friend to sooth her fears only to be attacked and saved by the heroes dog. The hero awakens in the middle of the night to visions of the heroine in danger and rushes to her aid. The following morning they discover her mentor has died in the night under suspicious circumstances. The hero can't be honest with the heroine- that he knows she is in danger because of a psychic gift- but he manages to convince her to trust him. He titles himself her protector and is passionate and driven to obsession with the need to save her from the threat looming over her. Perhaps it's his thirst for revenge and redemption as he failed to save his friend- her mentor- as he failed to save the woman he loved all those years ago.
The heroine becomes frustrated with her new bodyguard and his inability to confide in her his decisions that concern her life. But no matter what, she knows he has her best interests in heart. He is by far a more caring and devoted man then he appears at first glance and the more she comes to know him, the more she comes to desire his comfort and to be more than just a redemption mission. They struggle to uncover the heroines enemy by searching in the painful memories of the heroines past. All the while coming to terms that while their marriage may have started in falsehood, the love between them is very real.
I liked this book but I didn't love it. There was never a real sense of urgency to it and I wasn't ever swept away with the passion or the drama expected from a 5 star sort of book. At times this book had promise to bring me to that place but it sadly fell short. This does not discount the fact that this is a lovely book in its own right. The hero was portrayed as a carefree and rather careless man at the start but almost immediately the reader is made aware that still waters run deep. He is a man who likes to pretend to be one sort of man when in reality he is another. He is a man who welcomes the attentions of women but he is no man whore. He is a man without a real profession or project but he is an animal lover and a generous man to those less fortunate. He is driven by the need to redeem himself from past failures but saving this heroine from the threat that hides in the shadows. He starts off this crusade with that single purpose, not imagining that anything more would come of it. But he quickly becomes attached to her and his mission becomes far more personal and important than he first thought. The heroine was also a character who was portrayed as one thing but in realty was quite the opposite. She was apparently not beautiful or remarkable in anyway. She wore second hand clothing and dour and dull colours. She was rather inept at conversations with men but she was a firecracker. She gave the hero what for. She could allow him to play the bodyguard but when she got fed up, she would make her displeasure known. She was no shrinking violet- at least where the hero was concerned. Their chemistry was fun at times and passionate at others. They didn't acknowledge their feelings openly until the end but the romance was always there regardless. The plotline was basic. Perhaps this was another reason I didn't love it so much. It was predictable and not very mysterious or exciting considering the constant hunt the heroine was the target of.
The heroine has never been beautiful or particularly special in any way. Many thing she is timid and unassuming but they don't know her. Inside burns a fire for independence and freedom- freedom to be her own woman and to escape the secrets of her past. The hero is a well known rake and a man without a great deal of purpose but she acknowledges his grace and presence as something remarkable. She tries her very best not to associate with him too much else she manage to embarrass herself with her innocence and ineptness towards speaking with the opposite sex. But one fateful night will draw them together and put them on the path to become the only people they can rely upon.
The heroine receives a distressing note and seeks out her mentor and friend to sooth her fears only to be attacked and saved by the heroes dog. The hero awakens in the middle of the night to visions of the heroine in danger and rushes to her aid. The following morning they discover her mentor has died in the night under suspicious circumstances. The hero can't be honest with the heroine- that he knows she is in danger because of a psychic gift- but he manages to convince her to trust him. He titles himself her protector and is passionate and driven to obsession with the need to save her from the threat looming over her. Perhaps it's his thirst for revenge and redemption as he failed to save his friend- her mentor- as he failed to save the woman he loved all those years ago.
The heroine becomes frustrated with her new bodyguard and his inability to confide in her his decisions that concern her life. But no matter what, she knows he has her best interests in heart. He is by far a more caring and devoted man then he appears at first glance and the more she comes to know him, the more she comes to desire his comfort and to be more than just a redemption mission. They struggle to uncover the heroines enemy by searching in the painful memories of the heroines past. All the while coming to terms that while their marriage may have started in falsehood, the love between them is very real.
I liked this book but I didn't love it. There was never a real sense of urgency to it and I wasn't ever swept away with the passion or the drama expected from a 5 star sort of book. At times this book had promise to bring me to that place but it sadly fell short. This does not discount the fact that this is a lovely book in its own right. The hero was portrayed as a carefree and rather careless man at the start but almost immediately the reader is made aware that still waters run deep. He is a man who likes to pretend to be one sort of man when in reality he is another. He is a man who welcomes the attentions of women but he is no man whore. He is a man without a real profession or project but he is an animal lover and a generous man to those less fortunate. He is driven by the need to redeem himself from past failures but saving this heroine from the threat that hides in the shadows. He starts off this crusade with that single purpose, not imagining that anything more would come of it. But he quickly becomes attached to her and his mission becomes far more personal and important than he first thought. The heroine was also a character who was portrayed as one thing but in realty was quite the opposite. She was apparently not beautiful or remarkable in anyway. She wore second hand clothing and dour and dull colours. She was rather inept at conversations with men but she was a firecracker. She gave the hero what for. She could allow him to play the bodyguard but when she got fed up, she would make her displeasure known. She was no shrinking violet- at least where the hero was concerned. Their chemistry was fun at times and passionate at others. They didn't acknowledge their feelings openly until the end but the romance was always there regardless. The plotline was basic. Perhaps this was another reason I didn't love it so much. It was predictable and not very mysterious or exciting considering the constant hunt the heroine was the target of.
February 2, 2011
*Note: Read and reviewed for The Season for Romance.
Gavin Hepburn is a seer who acquired his gift from his grandmother. While on her deathbed, she shared with him a prophecy and foretold that he would be responsible for saving the life of a young woman. While attending a wedding reception, he locks eyes with Kate Cameron and felt an electric buzz pass through him. Was Kate the one he was destined to save?
For all her life, Kate had battled demons and secrets. She trusted only one man, a dear friend, with those secrets. When her friend suddenly turns up dead, she realizes that she’s no longer safe from her old terrors. She also learns that she is the intended target of a serial killer. By accident, or so she thinks, she ends up turning to Gavin for help; the one man that she knows she can trust with her life.
Suddenly, what was supposed to be a joyful weekend celebration has turned into a frightful series of mind games with a mysterious murderer.
This book had all the makings of a great story: well-developed cast of characters, a suspenseful plot and a supernatural twist. Sadly, it fell short of being a great story for me. The hero and heroines relationship was tumultuous at best and confusing at worst. Gavin and Kate alternated between hot and cold too frequently. One instant, they’d share a moment of care and tenderness and the next, Gavin would be furious and would scold Kate as if she were an errant child. Kate was equally confusing. She easily accepted Gavin as her savior, yet refused to trust him with valuable information concerning her past.
The plot and the storyline, although intriguing, didn’t flow smoothly and made the novel seem unpolished. In fact, there were several scenes that I had to re-read to be certain that I understood correctly. The following example is their first kiss:
“Clamping his arms around her, he used his weight to flatten her against the wall. Despite her prodigious experience in ministering to the sick and drunks at the clinic, she realized that she was abysmally ignorant of male anatomy, at least when the male was aroused. His body ground into hers. His lips moved on hers in a sensual caress that betrayed a wealth of experience that she did not possess.”
Wait, they just kissed - right?! Somehow this scene felt clipped and lacked any spark. Their first lovemaking scene also left much to be desired for Kate as well as the reader. The few love scenes there were could have been sweetly descriptive without necessarily being erotic. In addition, I’m still not entirely sure when Gavin and Kate fell in love amidst all the running and hiding they were doing.
Overall, I found this book to be adequate but not memorable. The pacing was satisfactory, there weren’t many dull moments aside from the intimate scenes and the finale was action packed. However, with the identity of the killer being an interesting twist, I don’t feel that it had the ‘gasp-and-awe’ affect that it could or should have had.
Gavin Hepburn is a seer who acquired his gift from his grandmother. While on her deathbed, she shared with him a prophecy and foretold that he would be responsible for saving the life of a young woman. While attending a wedding reception, he locks eyes with Kate Cameron and felt an electric buzz pass through him. Was Kate the one he was destined to save?
For all her life, Kate had battled demons and secrets. She trusted only one man, a dear friend, with those secrets. When her friend suddenly turns up dead, she realizes that she’s no longer safe from her old terrors. She also learns that she is the intended target of a serial killer. By accident, or so she thinks, she ends up turning to Gavin for help; the one man that she knows she can trust with her life.
Suddenly, what was supposed to be a joyful weekend celebration has turned into a frightful series of mind games with a mysterious murderer.
This book had all the makings of a great story: well-developed cast of characters, a suspenseful plot and a supernatural twist. Sadly, it fell short of being a great story for me. The hero and heroines relationship was tumultuous at best and confusing at worst. Gavin and Kate alternated between hot and cold too frequently. One instant, they’d share a moment of care and tenderness and the next, Gavin would be furious and would scold Kate as if she were an errant child. Kate was equally confusing. She easily accepted Gavin as her savior, yet refused to trust him with valuable information concerning her past.
The plot and the storyline, although intriguing, didn’t flow smoothly and made the novel seem unpolished. In fact, there were several scenes that I had to re-read to be certain that I understood correctly. The following example is their first kiss:
“Clamping his arms around her, he used his weight to flatten her against the wall. Despite her prodigious experience in ministering to the sick and drunks at the clinic, she realized that she was abysmally ignorant of male anatomy, at least when the male was aroused. His body ground into hers. His lips moved on hers in a sensual caress that betrayed a wealth of experience that she did not possess.”
Wait, they just kissed - right?! Somehow this scene felt clipped and lacked any spark. Their first lovemaking scene also left much to be desired for Kate as well as the reader. The few love scenes there were could have been sweetly descriptive without necessarily being erotic. In addition, I’m still not entirely sure when Gavin and Kate fell in love amidst all the running and hiding they were doing.
Overall, I found this book to be adequate but not memorable. The pacing was satisfactory, there weren’t many dull moments aside from the intimate scenes and the finale was action packed. However, with the identity of the killer being an interesting twist, I don’t feel that it had the ‘gasp-and-awe’ affect that it could or should have had.
December 5, 2010
A Bewitching Bride by Elizabeth Thornton
Historical Romance – Nov. 2nd, 2010
3 1/2 stars
A Bewitching Bride was a solid romance by Elizabeth Thornton. The writing is clear, and I enjoyed the paranormal aspects in the storyline.
Gavin is a dashing hero who has a psychic 'gift.' When he sees Kate Cameron, he knows he is meant to help her, but Kate has secrets of her own. When she receives a mysterious note that promises blackmail, she tries to meet with a friend for help. But her friend is murdered and Kate ends up fleeing for her life and into the competent arms of Gavin and his outrageous and funny dog Macduff. (Macduff is my favorite part of the story because he is so courageous and charming.) Kate's life is in danger and Gavin is irresistibly drawn to help her and protect her. But who is behind the attacks and will Kate ever reveal her 'secret' to him?
This was a well written story and I liked the dash of the paranormal in the plot. I actually wished the author had included more! Kate is a kind, well meaning and young heroine who seems very naïve. I liked her sweet and good-natured personality. Gavin is a strong hero but I found the way he protects Kate a little suffocating at times. Gavin always seems to have to have his way in the story, and I think it would have been a better balance if Kate had been able to participate in some of the decisions instead of sometimes being bullied for her ‘own good.’ Although I understand Gavin is trying to protect Kate, I often felt he really didn't listen to her concerns and what she really wanted. As a result, I didn't like him as much as the author’s previous romance heroes. But I did find the mystery intriguing and easy to read. Overall, I found her prior books more enjoyable.
This is a light romance with a suspenseful plot but the hero is a bit overbearing. I wished the author had let the sweet heroine shine more.
Reviewed by Steph from the Romance Book Club
Historical Romance – Nov. 2nd, 2010
3 1/2 stars
A Bewitching Bride was a solid romance by Elizabeth Thornton. The writing is clear, and I enjoyed the paranormal aspects in the storyline.
Gavin is a dashing hero who has a psychic 'gift.' When he sees Kate Cameron, he knows he is meant to help her, but Kate has secrets of her own. When she receives a mysterious note that promises blackmail, she tries to meet with a friend for help. But her friend is murdered and Kate ends up fleeing for her life and into the competent arms of Gavin and his outrageous and funny dog Macduff. (Macduff is my favorite part of the story because he is so courageous and charming.) Kate's life is in danger and Gavin is irresistibly drawn to help her and protect her. But who is behind the attacks and will Kate ever reveal her 'secret' to him?
This was a well written story and I liked the dash of the paranormal in the plot. I actually wished the author had included more! Kate is a kind, well meaning and young heroine who seems very naïve. I liked her sweet and good-natured personality. Gavin is a strong hero but I found the way he protects Kate a little suffocating at times. Gavin always seems to have to have his way in the story, and I think it would have been a better balance if Kate had been able to participate in some of the decisions instead of sometimes being bullied for her ‘own good.’ Although I understand Gavin is trying to protect Kate, I often felt he really didn't listen to her concerns and what she really wanted. As a result, I didn't like him as much as the author’s previous romance heroes. But I did find the mystery intriguing and easy to read. Overall, I found her prior books more enjoyable.
This is a light romance with a suspenseful plot but the hero is a bit overbearing. I wished the author had let the sweet heroine shine more.
Reviewed by Steph from the Romance Book Club
April 8, 2013
Not so enjoyable, I have to say. It started out alright, everything kind of charming and yet thrilling (murder mystery in the late Victorian era, etc).
I couldn't tell what the author was trying to do with the male lead as the book progressed. I think she was trying to make it seem like when the female lead would take dangerous measures, he would get fearful and become angry because of it. But instead it came across as him being bipolar.
The female lead was obstinate to the point of idiocy. Doing reckless and ridiculous things for "pride." Even when pride was not even in question. I'm not sure why she fell in love with the male lead other than that they were the main characters of the book and had to.
I guess this book lacked immersion. The storyline was humdrum at the beginning, with setup and everything, but it was interesting. Towards the middle, it was maddening listening to these two people tell themselves how much in love they were with the other, but there was no action that portrayed it. I don't even know what it was they loved about each other. And then the ending was simply confounding. Suddenly the army is attacking his house, and I don't know why. They police want to arrest the male lead, and I don't know why. And she's making random conjectures in the middle of the conversation about how he's stuck with her, and I don't know where it all came from.
Worst of all, there was a drop plot point that was never resolved...and it's pretty big. The whole book, he's trying to figure out her past secrets. She knows he has been keeping secrets from her as well about his former lady love. But he never tells her about it. It's simply a dropped point. Something she resented him for that goes nowhere.
I do not recommend this book, unless someone will read it to explain how they fell in love, why he was getting arrested, why he was getting attacked by the army, and where she came to the conclusion that he was stuck with her.
I couldn't tell what the author was trying to do with the male lead as the book progressed. I think she was trying to make it seem like when the female lead would take dangerous measures, he would get fearful and become angry because of it. But instead it came across as him being bipolar.
The female lead was obstinate to the point of idiocy. Doing reckless and ridiculous things for "pride." Even when pride was not even in question. I'm not sure why she fell in love with the male lead other than that they were the main characters of the book and had to.
I guess this book lacked immersion. The storyline was humdrum at the beginning, with setup and everything, but it was interesting. Towards the middle, it was maddening listening to these two people tell themselves how much in love they were with the other, but there was no action that portrayed it. I don't even know what it was they loved about each other. And then the ending was simply confounding. Suddenly the army is attacking his house, and I don't know why. They police want to arrest the male lead, and I don't know why. And she's making random conjectures in the middle of the conversation about how he's stuck with her, and I don't know where it all came from.
Worst of all, there was a drop plot point that was never resolved...and it's pretty big. The whole book, he's trying to figure out her past secrets. She knows he has been keeping secrets from her as well about his former lady love. But he never tells her about it. It's simply a dropped point. Something she resented him for that goes nowhere.
I do not recommend this book, unless someone will read it to explain how they fell in love, why he was getting arrested, why he was getting attacked by the army, and where she came to the conclusion that he was stuck with her.
November 28, 2012
I was perusing a thrift store, and ran across this book. The cover and synopsis looked promising, so I decided, why not?
I'm so glad I bought this book. Even though it's #3 in a series, I didn't feel as if I was missing something. Now I want to look into getting books #1 and #2.
I'm a sucker for historical romance, and a paranormal junkie, so this combination was perfect for me.
A Bewitching Bride was full of romance seduction action and mystery. It certainly bewitched me. I have no doubts that I will be looking into more by author Elizabeth Thornton. She's certainly a talented author and storyteller. She knows her Shakespeare, too. I certainly enjoyed all the little tidbits thrown in there from various Shakespearean plays--and not just Macbeth.
I highly recommend this book to any Historical Romance enthusiasts as well as Paranormal Romance enthusiasts. It's sure to quench your desires.
Happy Reading, Y'all!
Update: I "googled" the author, and Elizabeth Thornton is a pen-name she used. Her real name is Mary Forrest George. She passed away in 2010. A Bewitching Bride was the last book she wrote, and published after her death.
I'm so glad I bought this book. Even though it's #3 in a series, I didn't feel as if I was missing something. Now I want to look into getting books #1 and #2.
I'm a sucker for historical romance, and a paranormal junkie, so this combination was perfect for me.
A Bewitching Bride was full of romance seduction action and mystery. It certainly bewitched me. I have no doubts that I will be looking into more by author Elizabeth Thornton. She's certainly a talented author and storyteller. She knows her Shakespeare, too. I certainly enjoyed all the little tidbits thrown in there from various Shakespearean plays--and not just Macbeth.
I highly recommend this book to any Historical Romance enthusiasts as well as Paranormal Romance enthusiasts. It's sure to quench your desires.
Happy Reading, Y'all!
Update: I "googled" the author, and Elizabeth Thornton is a pen-name she used. Her real name is Mary Forrest George. She passed away in 2010. A Bewitching Bride was the last book she wrote, and published after her death.
March 16, 2014
The reason that I picked this up was not so much that I enjoyed the blurb and wanted to read it but that I had read the first book before (last year, the year before?) and I am a sucker for completion. Unfortunately, the library did not have book 2 so I have not read the middle book. From what I remember of the first book, I liked so I figured this would be enjoyable. I have to say that I regretted taking the time to read this one, and am tempted to give it less than two stars.
Kate. Can we say 'Denial'? Because she lives on that planet. I can't recall anything redeeming about her, except that maybe, despite it all, she loves her adopted family. But her denial throughout made me dislike her immensely.
Gavin. Definitely not a 'hero' in the normal way of romance novels. I can't figure out if I appreciated that or hated it. [[SPOILER]] When he took her virginity, he blew quick and without pleasing Kate. [[END SPOILER]] But other than investigating things and having his dog, he didn't actually DO anything. His gift was practically non-existent/worthless and in the end, he did absolutely nothing to save the day. Granted he was injured-the injury causing incident was pretty spectacular for the time though-but other heroes would have pushed through it.
Plot. I felt like I had read so much of it before. Secondary characters, situations, backgrounds, felt too familiar to enjoy. I also felt that there should have been a grander point to the prophecy or a cumulative event to all previous characters for a finale book.
Kate. Can we say 'Denial'? Because she lives on that planet. I can't recall anything redeeming about her, except that maybe, despite it all, she loves her adopted family. But her denial throughout made me dislike her immensely.
Gavin. Definitely not a 'hero' in the normal way of romance novels. I can't figure out if I appreciated that or hated it. [[SPOILER]] When he took her virginity, he blew quick and without pleasing Kate. [[END SPOILER]] But other than investigating things and having his dog, he didn't actually DO anything. His gift was practically non-existent/worthless and in the end, he did absolutely nothing to save the day. Granted he was injured-the injury causing incident was pretty spectacular for the time though-but other heroes would have pushed through it.
Plot. I felt like I had read so much of it before. Secondary characters, situations, backgrounds, felt too familiar to enjoy. I also felt that there should have been a grander point to the prophecy or a cumulative event to all previous characters for a finale book.
August 5, 2016
At times gothic, and other times confusing, A Bewitching Bride ended up very sweet, but left me wondering what the heck had happened. Kate sort of ping-ponged back and forth in her emotions--I thought she was pregnant at one point because in the span of half a page she went from euphoric to screeching shrew for no reason I could ascertain.
It was however an intriguing story that was different and entertaining to read. Neither Kate nor Gavin were people particularly comfortable with themselves, or with each other half the time, but prophecy is a powerful thing. The true villain is rather easy to discern, though the motivations are muddied, but the real fun was watching Kate and Gavin being stuck in each other's company.
It was however an intriguing story that was different and entertaining to read. Neither Kate nor Gavin were people particularly comfortable with themselves, or with each other half the time, but prophecy is a powerful thing. The true villain is rather easy to discern, though the motivations are muddied, but the real fun was watching Kate and Gavin being stuck in each other's company.
December 2, 2010
This is the third book of The Grampian Seer Series. I really liked all of the books in the Series. They had a nice story and I always like stories with a little of the paranormal/occult in them. Ms. Thornton did the story justice and did not add "graphic" sex scenes throughout. Although the physical relationship of the hero/heroine was a part of the story, it did not overpower it. There was one time in this book that the language lapsed into the "current" vernacular. Other times it just bordered on it and wasn't too distracting.
November 16, 2010
I really wanted to rate it higher as this is Elizabeth Thornton's last book, but I can't. I enjoyed it; it is a good story with engaging characters, but it just doesn't rate four stars, or five. The hero was just a bit overbearing, and the heroine was almost TSTL (Too Stupid To Live).
November 9, 2014
This was a good random pick from the library. While I was pretty sure as to the villain's identity, I like that the author made me question myself. Also, yay feistiness! One of my favourite tropes. Recommend.
November 18, 2010
Elisabeth Thornton will be sorely missed.
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June 26, 2011
I'm going to have to find more books by this author. This is the second book of hers I've read and I'm loving them.
June 10, 2013
There were some plot holes but the characters were interesting and the setting was very vivid.
August 20, 2015
Good story but it got a bit choppy towards the end.
January 7, 2012
It was an interesting idea but the author's writing was at times hard to follow.
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