📚A Tale Of Celtic Mythology. Rosie’s #Bookreview of Cat’s Curse by Kelley Heckart @CelticChick

Cat’s Curse by Kelley Heckart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cat’s Curse is the first book in a strongly romantic Celtic mythology trilogy.

Set around the sixth century in Scotland, this story is based on an Irish warlord who became a king of Alba (Scotland). The story opens with Aedan, a regional prince under a curse from an ancient goddess who fears that he and his people will turn away from worshipping the old gods in favour of the new Christian religion.

The curse will turn Aedan into a cat if he touches a woman, thus preventing him from creating children. Aedan retreats to live in the woods, where he meets a mysterious woman. He both fears and is intrigued by her.

The woman is called Cardea. She was once a priestess in Greece, who was cursed over a clash of religious power. Since then, she has been living alone in the forest. Her memories of how she arrived are hazy, but she understands that there is a connection with the man called Aedan.

I enjoyed the setting and era of this story, especially with the mix of mythology and romance. Aedan and Cardea’s friendship runs hot and cold, both making assumptions and mistakes as their relationship develops. I liked the magical elements and the ancient ways with the beliefs in fae and nature. There’s a battle to be won in this story, but I’m sure there will be more wars in the next book in the series.

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Book Description:

She is shadow. He is light.

When an exiled Irish prince and a beautiful succubus meet by chance in ancient Scotland, they immediately feel a mutual attraction. Yet both Aedan mac Gabrain and Cardea are cursed and unable to be together. His Cat’s Curse keeps him from touching a woman, and she must drink blood to survive. If they are to have a future together, they must battle their differences and the Dark Goddess who wants to destroy them. However, their secrets might tear them apart.

Based on a real Irish warlord, Cat’s Curse is a steamy, slow-burn paranormal romance novel set in ancient Scotland and filled with sword-wielding warriors, bloodlust, magic, and a love triangle.

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