Friday, April 5, 2013-Satin Sheets Romance Review for The
Talisman by Deborah Gafford
Title: The Talisman
Author: Deborah Gafford
Author Website: www.deborahgafford.com
Genre: Historical Romance
Length: 367 pages
Find It On: Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Scottish Highlands
A.D.1507
When Ailis O'Brien's family is
murdered in the Highlands, she vows to find the murderer and repay the blood
debt. Though not of his clan, Laird Gavin MacPherson vows to aid her. Will
their growing love fill the emptiness in their hearts or will the secret of the
talisman shatter it forcing them to choose between love and vengeance?
Angela’s Review:
Set in 14th Century Scotland, The Talisman was everything I adore in a
Scottish romance. From the very first pages, the author weaved a compelling,
suspenseful story that continued through the entire read.
I don't want to minimize Gavin MacPherson's braw, kilted-sexiness, but
it was his fierceness and kind-hearted mannerisms that caught my eye. Taking
his responsibilities for those under his protection was true to the alpha male
trait. Love! Also, having his character swear off marriage from the start of
the story was a brilliant twist that only enhanced the sexual tension between
him and Ailis and kept me turning the pages.
Unlike most typical Scottish romances, Ailis O'Brien was not a Scottish
lass, but I loved the blend of the two Celtic heritages together. She was a
wonderful heroine that possessed all the qualities I love in a heroine:
Perseverance, Intelligence and Stubbornness. It was impossible not to feel her
character's heartache at the tragic loss of her family, and it was so touching
to see Meggie immediately embrace the odd girl.
Though the story's focus was primarily around the hero and heroine, Ms.
Gafford has the amazing ability to create strong supporting characters and that
added to the strong-knit feel of the clan. To me it was the epitome of how a
14th Century clan would have operated.
The author's knowledge of the country and the era is evident throughout
the read. I loved her usage of the dialect and unique language of that time
period. If you're a lover of historical romance, especially those with a
Scottish flare, you do not want to miss out on The Talisman by Deborah Gafford.
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