The Oxford Inheritance by Ann A. McDonald

This was a fabulous, calm, dark, yet intense mystery romance. 

The atmosphere of Oxford England holds an ancient and prestigious aura.  The students are steeped in studies during the day, but when darkness falls a black magic and generations old system comes into play.

Cassie worked hard to be accepted to Oxford, particularly the Raleigh College.  She has more than an education on her mind.  Her mother died when Cassie was fourteen, and Cassie knew little about her “real” mother.  With a tremendous amount of effort,

Cassie discovered her mother’s “former” life at Oxford. 

Now Cassie wants to find out why her mother was a different person, had changed her name, and above all who had fathered Cassie.

She entrusts pieces of information to several male students and a police officer to help her discover her mother’s history.  Each man has interest in her for different reason she’s not aware of. 

The friendship, camaraderie, and quick-to-help attitude of the men involved leave her with doubts on her choices of confidants.

Through the rain, fog, chilled air, and dark magic floating through the seams of the college, Cassie finds the true nature of her friends and which man is honest and compassionate with her.  It’s a great train wreck, I mean train ride on the way!

Happy reading,

Dawn

Review: BLACK MAGIC by Cherry Adair

Whether climbing a mountain, effortlessly floating down a volcano tube, or skimming the waters of a raging river in Australia, it’s the perfect place to save the world from the dark force.  Nothing is ever as easy as a theory. 

Jackson Slater was born to a powerful family of wizards.  Some are meant to destroy the earth and others to save it. 

Refusing to intentionally use her gift of magic, Sara Temple wants to live as her fellow mortals.  It would be a contradiction to love a wizard who practices his powers.

That’s how the Jackson and Sara love affair ended the first time.

The second chance at romance wasn’t planned as Sara found herself in danger and sent a telepathic message to Jackson, the one who could save her.  When the Wizard Council noted how their powers multiplied when together, it was inevitable the duo was needed to extinguish the dark forces.

Try to work with someone you don’t want to like.  Sara attempts to ignore his male and wizard strength just as Jackson orders himself to overlook her sensuality.   

Adair creates a magical couple, forced to work together for the good of mankind.  If they complete their mission, will they hastily part forever, or will the restrained and smoldering love take over and keep them together?

Enjoy,

Dawn