March 24,
2012
Callum (The
Cursed Clan series, Book #1)
by Michelle
Schroeder
Genre: Paranormal
Romance
Publisher:
Self
Release
Date: February 5th, 2012
Author Summary
Will desire be the
answer or the ruin of an entire clan?
As Laird, Callum Lennon
feels he has always failed to protect his cousins. Callum’s impulsiveness
caused the death of his father and the experience has scarred not only his
body, but his soul. From that point on, he made sure to always go with the more
logical choice in every matter. When his younger cousin Angus finds clues that
might help break the curse, Callum begrudgingly hires Phoebe Chilton to
investigate. Callum doesn’t like bringing outsiders into their family affairs.
Their life would become fodder for the tabloids if anyone were to find out
about the curse. It doesn’t help that the instant he meets Dr. Chilton he’s
attracted. But, he doesn’t really have a choice because she might be their last
hope.
An expert in
archeology, Phoebe has always been dwarfed by her parents’ shadow. Their high
standards had her in college by thirteen and earning a second PhD by twenty-two.
But her career and her broken marriage have left her needing something more
than just diplomas and degrees. She wants to prove that her interest in
legends, especially Celtic legends, is as important as her parents’ work. When
the Lennon family contacts her, she sees the opportunity to win a massive
research grant. With a long-time rival breathing down her back, she jumps at
the Lennons’ offer, hoping it will ensure her the grant. But uncovering the
Lennon family secrets, and her attraction to Callum, could prove more than she
can handle.
Forces outside the
family are determined to ensure that they fail. When an old enemy threatens
both the well being of the clan and the fragile new love, Callum will have to
choose between believing his mind or his heart.
My Thoughts
This novel
is on fire! Hot Scottish man, fiery
heroine, intense attraction, fabulous clan dynamic, riveting plot and perfect
delivery. As you can tell, I absolutely
loved this story!
Intrigued by the plot, invested in the characters and thrilled
with the pace of the storytelling, I was immediately drawn in. The author doesn’t spill all the secrets at
the beginning. She keeps us guessing as
to what the curse is for a while.
Effectively drawing out the suspense.
A little lite on the paranormal side for some of us hardcore
paranormal readers, however, it’s a great read.
This first novel sets the stage for the adventures to come in
the series. The premise is fantastic, and I can’t wait to see where the author will
take the story.
So about
the story…
Grieved by the loss of her family, Lady Donedella McWalton swore
vengeance against those responsible. She
sought out a witch that could place a curse on the McLennan clan to make them suffer
terribly for what they did to her family.
For almost 270 years, the McLennan clan has lived with the curse. Desperate to break it, they have been
searching endlessly for a cure. Recently
they have come into possession of a witch’s diary that may contain a clue. Unfortunately, it’s written in several
languages and in some sort of code. The
family hires an esteemed archaeologist and language specialist, Phoebe Chilton,
to interpret the diary hopefully giving them a clue to breaking the curse. Problem is the clan leader, Callum, isn’t too
trusting when it comes to Sassenachs (outsiders). Especially English outsiders.
Phoebe jumps at the chance to work on this project as Celtic
legends is her passion. A peculiar
benefactor that would provide a grant for her work approached her. She has
always lived under the shadow of her famous archaeologist parents and she’s
sure this is her chance to make a name for herself in a field of her choosing. She
agrees to the project.
Even through her excitement, her intuition tells her that the
sponsor of the grant is hiding something but she doesn't know what it is. The McLennans tell her they need the diary
translated but don't tell her why or give her any additional background. They won’t even let her have the diary
without the supervision of a family member. All the secrecy makes for interesting times at
the McLennan castle.
Callum and Phoebe are like gasoline and fire. Their relationship is tumultuous and
from the moment they meet, sparks fly off the pages. Callum is thrown
that someone actually stands up to him.
Being a clan ruler, he is certainly not used to it! He’s quick-tempered and touchy when it comes
to Phoebe. She is used to being around
overbearing men so she isn’t the least bit intimidated by the powerful clan
chief. She can certainly hold her own. Callum’s overwhelming trust issues and
Phoebe’s feelings of guilt about her secret agenda lead to overwhelming
obstacles in their relationship.
Bottom Line
This is
a great Paranormal Romance novel! The dynamics
of the McLennan clan are remarkable, the characters are impassioned and
compelling, the plot is riveting and the delivery is faultless. The next in the
series is Angus’ story (Callum’s brother) and is due out this summer. I’m really looking forward to reading more in
this series!
Happy Reading!!
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Loved It!!!!!
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You had me at hot Scottish man. Thanks, that is all I needed to know LMAO! Awesome review hon. This sounds like my kind of story. Even if it is a little light on the Paranormal, it still sounds very exciting and sexy. Thank you so much hon.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Those Scottish hunks get us every time... Its a quick read if you're in the mood for something like that. She's a very good writer. Most of her stuff is erotica but she veered in a different direction this time. Check it out!
DeleteHow can you not love a sexy Scot? They get me every time. I would love get a quick read in. She sounds like a great author, I can't wait to start this. Thanks a million hon.
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