Review courtesy of Romance Junkies
Rating: 4.5Valteri the Godless has spent most of his life rejected
and despised because of his mismatched eyes. He is a formidable knight for
William the Conqueror. Valteri finds himself saddled with unwanted lands and a title
instead of the promised monetary reward. His men return from a scouting recon
with a mysterious, yet captivating, woman with amnesia. Something about Ariel
calls to Valteri; however, he insists on keeping his distance from her. Can
Ariel help Valteri overcome his inner demons? Or will outside forces steal her
away from him?
Ariel is an Arel – an immortal being born from the powers
of light to escort souls to their designated afterlife. She finds herself
trapped in a human body with no recollection of her former self. Ariel also
discovers that she is under a witch’s curse, doomed to watch the one she loves die
miserably. She feels drawn to the broody Norman who took her in, but Ariel
fights her attraction to spare him from the curse’s effects. However, other
forces conspire against them. Can Ariel and Valteri thwart the curse? At what
cost? And will Ariel regain her memories?
Valteri managed to tug on every one of my heartstrings. I
have always had a weak spot for a wounded/tortured hero, and he is no
exception. He is an exceptional man who has survived a childhood filled with
pain, humiliation, and cruelty. Valteri never allowed his dark past to turn him
evil or vicious. Instead, Valteri maintained his humanity, and I admire that
about him. What I adore the most about Valteri is his protectiveness towards certain
things and people. He may not have experienced love or kindness, but he refuses
to hurt or abuse anyone weaker than him.
Ariel is everything I like in a heroine. She is a strong
and capable woman who is not easily influenced by others. I love Ariel’s
ability to see the true Valteri buried beneath years of neglect and hurt. She
hates what people did to him in the past. What I admire the most about Ariel is
her determination to convince Valteri to truly live. She refuses to allow
anyone to hurt him verbally or physically. Plus, Ariel knows that Valteri is
the most deserving person to survive and prosper.
SHADOW FALLEN is book five in Sherrilyn (Kenyon) McQueen’s
paranormal romance series, DREAM-HUNTERS, an off shoot from her award-winning
DARK-HUNTER series. It took me a while to understand how this story fit into
that world. I should have refreshed myself, since it has been a couple years
since I read a DARK-HUNTER book. For newbies, I highly suggest reading the
prior books in both series to understand the characters and the supernatural
aspect.
SHADOW FALLEN is Sherrilyn (Kenyon) McQueen’s way of
announcing her return to the book world. I am so glad that this author has
reclaimed her literary spark. She has overcome some personal issues that
interfered in her writing and creative process. I cannot wait for the next
installment!
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