Title: Bright Scoundrel
Author: Lily Silver
Type: Historical Romance with touch of magic
Copyright: January 2013
Rating: 5 Stars
My Thoughts:
Bright Scoundrel is the fourth book I
have read by author Lily Silver and one of my favorites so far. It
is the story of Kieran O’Flaherty. Kieran spent much of his life
living in the West Indies after being sold into servitude by his
stepfather. Prior to the actual start of this book, he travels to
England and his maternal grandfather. However, after his name
appears in London papers attached to yet another scandal, he decides
to flee London society and his grandfather and return to his
ancestral home in Ireland. It is there that he meets Rose De Lacy,
an independent young woman who has been working as the castle's
steward.
Kieran's return is not an easy one. An
evil menacing spirit haunts the castle, and Kieran's people are
reluctant to accept him. Undeterred, Kieran whom is adept in the
magical arts, sets out the win the love and respect of his people and
to cleanse his home. In the process he falls in love with the
headstrong Rose.
Lily Silver did a splendid job of
blending together history and magic. At no time did I feel as if one
aspect of the story was overtaking the other. She created
well-developed characters who I came to care about and I wanted to
see them both get their happily ever after. While the characters did
have intimate relations, the scenes were tasteful and well-done. At
no time did I fee uncomfortable reading them as occasionally happens
to me in romance novels. All and all I think this was an excellent
read and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a historical romance
with a touch of magic.
Great review! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christina, for featuring my book.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the nice review!
Lily