| Shameer is a cursed man, born of darkness. For three hundred years, he and his brother, Colin, have lived with a terrible curse. A treacherous witch is responsible for the curse that haunts Shameer’s every dream. Colin has the gift of telepathy, and telekinesis. He was destined to be alive through eternity, and cursed to age slowly while watching all the evil Shameer must perform to survive. Ever since the spell, Shameer distrusts women, until he sees the lovely Jessica, and learns the danger surrounding her. Jessica was born with a second sight to see into the future, often before it happens. She continues having crazy dreams about a past impossible to know. At times it is like a dream of going to a home where she has always belonged. Her good friend, Chelsea, is the sister she never had. When she and Chelsea run into jeopardy, Colin and Shameer are the ones that come to the rescue. Shameer finds Jessica quite captivating. As Jessica and Chelsea get acquainted with Colin and Shameer, they learn of the curse. When Jessica wants to offer help by working a spell she has never done, it could mean doom for them, or an eternal bliss to change their life.
I found The Eternal intriguing. As I was reading about Shameer and his emotions with the witch who cast the spell on him, and the haunting feeling that lingers over him, I could practically feel that same trepidation. Shiloh Darke sketches descriptions, and expressions, of the characters that make them believable. I absolutely love the matching of the couples. They are charismatic in their actions with a vibrant energy making this read so interesting. Shameer and Jessica, Colin and Chelsea mix some romance and fascination into the storyline giving the story that certain pizzazz. This well-written tale hooked me from the beginning. With a great plot, and a myriad of in-depth characters, this fast-pace story is marvelous.
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Reviewer: Linda L. |