Review -- Shadows of the Past by Carmen Stefanescu

Title: Shadows of the Past

Author: Carmen Stefanescu

Genre:  Paranormal, Contemporary

Published: Published December 4th 2012 by Wild Child Publishing

Ebook

231 pages

Rating: 4 stars

About the book:

When Anne and Neil leave on a one-week holiday hoping to reconcile after a two-year separation, little do they know that destiny has other plans for them. Their discovery of human bones and a bejeweled cross in the hollow of a tree open the door to the supernatural realm and the anguished life of Genevieve, a nun from medieval England.

Can Anne save her relationship and hel...moreWhen Anne and Neil leave on a one-week holiday hoping to reconcile after a two-year separation, little do they know that destiny has other plans for them. Their discovery of human bones and a bejeweled cross in the hollow of a tree open the door to the supernatural realm and the anguished life of Genevieve, a nun from medieval England.

Can Anne save her relationship and help Genevieve her eternal rest?

The twists and turns in this paranormal tale keep the reader guessing up to the end and weave themselves together into a quest to rekindle love.

 

This is a lovely story that merges the past and the present, magic and the mundane and superstition with the supernatural. I’m a fan of historical stories, paranormal stories and above all love stories and with this one I get all those elements and much more. Basically it is like getting two stories in one, a touching love story that transcends time. Of course I expect my heroines to overcome adversity and this story is sewn together with a spectacularly, surprising ending, hinting at more to come perhaps.  This author has written well-developed characters and distinctive details. She also introduces readers to a truly creepy cursed forest that will make me look differently at trees from now on. I loved that there was personal growth, mystery, grief and romance. Life contains a little bit of everything and so do truly compelling stories. If you are looking for a unique, intense tale that will leave you in tears and laughter then this is a story for you.

Review -- Hieroglyphs by Kit Wylde

Title: Hieroglyphs

Author: Kit Wylde

Genre: Paranormal/Light Romance

Published August 2010 by Wild Child Publishing

Length:  63 pages

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

About the book:

When a new hieroglyphic alphabet is discovered on an ancient Egyptian scroll, expert archaeologist Joslyn Wetherly is called in to decipher it. Joslyn is obsessed with the scroll, and that obsession threatens her marriage.

But soon her life is threatened as the secrets of the scroll prove dangerous. Before Joslyn realizes what is happening, she is embroiled in a rivalry between two long-dead pharaohs, their Egyptian gods, and past life karmas.

Will Joslyn survive the secrets revealed in the scroll? Or will she be the next victim of the ancient feud?

 

Kit Wylde takes readers on an amazing journey with this captivating Egyptian paranormal adventure. Archaeologist Joslyn Wetherly is a dedicated professional torn between a job that takes her away from a husband she loves and who seems resentful of her career. My absolute favourite part was the time travel back to ancient times. The details were delightful and I fell under the spell. I only wish there had been more scenes with such information and description. This is a charming story with a little bit of everything, mystery, romance, history, intrigue, magic and malevolence. I would suggest anyone who has day-dreamed of pyramids or past lives should definitely pick this one up because it will be a hard one to put down. It has been days since I finished reading this story and yet I still feel the connection.