Ciannait has always yearned to find the kind of love her parents had for
each other. However, once Ciannait set a course for revenge for the murder of her father,
she feels she is NEVER TO LOVE. As a witch and a healer, Ciannait is certain she will find
her father’s murderer. For the time being, Ciannait is called to peace. Especially
after her mother has a talk with her to let her know that as an empath and a healer, she
is not allowed to take another’s life, not even for revenge. What happens to upset
Ciannait’s peace?
Lorcan
has been ordered home by the king, even though he would rather stay on the battlefield
where he is most at home. Lorcan is honor-bound to follow his father’s command to
wed. When Lorcan meets Ciannait he is immediately attracted to her beauty, and it
doesn’t take long for that attraction to extend to her honor. Will Lorcan wed
Ciannait, even with the secrets he needs to share with her?
Ciannait
is worried. How can she get her revenge, while keeping her faith? Will Ciannait find love,
honor and truth with Lorcan? When Ciannait reveals her heritage to Lorcan, will she lose
him? Ciannait must rely on her sorcery to find some desperately needed answers. Once
Lorcan senses his love for Ciannait, he realizes he must trust her. What happens from here
on in is an incredible puzzle that Lorcan and Ciannait must solve.
Read
NEVER TO LOVE and you will be thrilled with love, honor, and even a bit of mystery. There
are many powerful characters in NEVER TO LOVE, and they make this book a very good read.
For starters, when you read of Ciannait’s honor and need for revenge, her strengths
shine through. We also learn of Ciannait’s internal conflicts and how her use of
magick remains in balance. Then there is Lorcan. He endears himself to Ciannait as he
learns more and more about her. There is a rich mix of other characters, as well,
including Una, Valerian and Eoghan, to name a few. Another intriguing factor in NEVER TO
LOVE is the fact that it is set in medieval Ireland. The ways and customs here really peak
my interest and made this story very enjoyable.
Reviewed
by Robin Taylor for The Road to Romance
July
10, 2003
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