Book Review Druid's Daughter by Jean Hart Stewart

I enjoyed this book over two years ago and wrote this review before I started this blog.

Druid's Daughter by Jean Hart Stewart

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 324 KB
• Print Length: 440 pages
• Publisher: Ellora's Cave (April 5, 2007)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003AT109I

      Genre: Paranormal Romance

      My Rating 5.0 of 5.0

Book Blurb:

Morgan McAfee is a Druid and proud of her gifts, using them only for good causes. In 1898 few people acknowledge Druids and their power. When the head of London's Criminal Investigative Department is forced to work with her, he scoffs at her claimed abilities. Chief Inspector Lord Lance Dellafield has no belief in visions and auras. Trying to recover a kidnapped child, his disdain is unconcealed. Handsome, aristocratic and condescending, he wants no help from a Druid. Even though their sexual attraction grows steamier with every encounter.

Even when a serial murderer terrifies London, Lance hesitates to admit Morgan's power. Yet he can't dismiss the beautiful Druid's emerald eyes from his mind. If he hopes to solve the murders he finds he needs her help.

When the murderer stalks Morgan, can Lance save her? Will he acknowledge a Druid has captured his heart? Will being a Druid help her in this most important pursuit, gaining Lance's love?

Amazon Product Description
Blush: This is a suggestive romance (love scenes are not graphic) This is the first book in the Garland of Druids series.Morgan McAfee is a Druid and proud of her gifts, using them only for good causes. In 1898 few people acknowledge Druids and their power. When the head of London's Criminal Investigative Department is forced to work with her, he scoffs at her claimed abilities. Chief Inspector Lord Lance Dellafield has no belief in visions and auras. Trying to recover a kidnapped child, his disdain is unconcealed. Handsome, aristocratic and condescending, he wants no help from a Druid. Even though their sexual attraction grows steamier with every encounter.Even when a serial murderer terrifies London, Lance hesitates to admit Morgan's power. Yet he can't dismiss the beautiful Druid's emerald eyes from his mind. If he hopes to solve the murders he finds he needs her help.When the murderer stalks Morgan, can Lance save her? Will he acknowledge a Druid has captured his heart? Will being a Druid help her in this most important pursuit, gaining Lance's love?

Review:

I liked both Morgan and Lance immediately and was drawn into the story from the first page.  She is intelligent, compassionate, observant and slow to judge.  She also has a wonderful dog, Ambrose, who is her protector.  Lance is intelligent, observant, a bit prejudiced and quicker to judge, gentlemanly and protective but not overbearing.  It is clear the author thought out the character's backgrounds to help create depth for the hero and heroine.

The attraction between Morgan and Lance is "magical" and the love scenes beautifully sensual.  There is an additional sweet love story included for two other characters in the book.

The setting is nicely done and the author makes good use of appropriate adjectives that fit perfectly in the time period!  Ms. Stewart interwove in the story details of the Druids' beliefs and history.  Although I might not agree with all of the beliefs presented it was interesting and helped provide a better understanding of Druid culture.  The story flowed so smoothly that I didn't want to put the book down!  I liked the short chapters which allow for quick breaks if needed.  I am definitely looking forward to reading more of this series!

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