Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 01 Sep 20
This story could have been so dark, given Elisabeta’s centuries of captivity and its aftermath. Instead, it’s a beautiful, emotional love story. The best part of this book is the opportunity to visit with a lot of North American Carpathian characters from the earlier series. With a series as long running as this one is, there are winners and losers, but this story is definitely a winner.
Elisabeta was first featured in an early book when her brother met his life mate while searching for his sister. It’s nice to find out what happened to her and to see her rescued and finally finding happiness after centuries of captivity. The brother-sister reunion isn’t quite as joyous as one would have hoped, since Elisabeta is fragile and afraid to trust that she is finally free to live life on her own terms.
The big surprise is Ferro’s character. He turns out surprisingly modern in his thinking and his approach to his mate, even as his brethren in the compound are afraid that he might be too ancient and rough for Elisabeta. Ferro teaches his mate to open the doors of her cage and fly, even as he provides her a safety net, patiently working with her submissiveness. Their sweet, emotional exchanges strikes a deep emotional chord, making this an uplifting love story.
The writing style and story of grit, courage, and freedom are very reminiscent of the author’s earlier books in the series. I am looking forward to seeing some of the other ancients find their life mates and watching them bridge the cultural divide as they forge relationships with modern women.
Grade: A
Summary:
Stolen from her home at a young age and tormented for centuries, Elisabeta Trigovise is scared to show herself to anyone. Even though she has been rescued and is now safe within the Carpathian compound, she has lived in fear for so long she has no idea how to survive without it. She wants to answer the siren call of her lifemate—but the very thought terrifies her.
Before he found Elisabeta, Ferro Arany was an ancient warrior without emotion. Now that his senses have come alive, he knows it will take more than kind words and soft touches to convince the fractured woman that they are partners, not master and prisoner. For now, he will give her his strength until she finds hers, allowing the steady rhythm of his heart to soothe Elisabeta’s fragile soul.
But even as she learns to stand on her own, the vampire who kept her captive is desperate to claim her again, threatening the song Elisabeta and Ferro are writing together.
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