Review: The Lure of Shapinsay

Title: The Lure of Shapinsay
Author: Krista Holle
Publisher: Sweet River Romance
Release Date: December 16, 2011
Format: Paperback
Source: Author for Review
Rating: Covet

Ever since Kait Swanney could remember, the old crones of the village have been warning her to stay away from the selkies. They claim that like sirens of old, the seal men creep from the inky waters, shed their skins, and entice women to their deaths beneath the North Sea. But avoiding an encounter becomes impossible when Kait is spotted at the water's edge, moments after the murder of a half-selkie infant.
Kait is woken unexpectedly by a beautiful selkie man seeking revenge. After she declares her innocence, the intruder darts into the night, but not before inadvertently bewitching her with an overpowering lure.She obsesses over a reunion deep beneath the bay and risks her own life to be reunited with her selkie. But when she lands the dangerous lover, the chaos that follows leaves Kait little time to wonder—is it love setting her on fire or has she simply been lured?

*My Review* 

I was shocked at how quickly I fell into Kait's world! I was contacted by Krista, the author, and when I read the synopsis I knew I had to read The Lure of Shapinsay. This book was something VERY different for the other books I have been reading. This was a completely original book, with a unique and passionate story line.

The selkie people have now caught my attention! To be completely honest I had never heard of them. So before I read the book I did a little research on these seal people. Who does research to read a book? Is what your thinking, but I do! Krista has taken this lovely legend that has been over shadowed by vampires, angels, and even mermaids and created a beautiful and intoxicating tale of love, lost, and heartbreak.

The characters where easy to love. I instantly grew attached to Kait. And Eamon was difficult at times..but I still loved him! I understood why Kait was the way she was, but one thing that bugged me was how far she would go for Eamon. Sure she loves him, but some of her actions where questionable. Eamon was a pain through a lot of the book, but as you read more about him you start to understand why he was acting the way he was.

I do recommend this for an older audience! It was mostly clean, but their are a few parts that young eyes should not read :P One of my favorite things about this book was the alternating point of views. It switched between Kait and Eamon. I really like this! You where able to see into bother characters mind.

Overall, this book has been one of my favorites I have read this year. It was just what I needed to get back into the swing of things! :D