As Natalie Brighton drives up the twisty Colorado mountain road to the castle, she tried to pur her fears behind her. A year ago, performing with the Cirque de Paris was all she know. But after her accident, she was happy with her new job as business manager for John Sartain, aka The Satyr. The Satyr's paintings were a commercial success. His special mixture of erotic but not explicit S&M themes made him the artist of choice for many rock bands. When Sartain makes a play for Natalie, she’s intrigued and soon finds herself falling in love. But when a series of mysterious accidents start happening, Natalie wonders if they're part of Sartain's games or just someone looking to discredit him. But when things get physical, Natalie must decide whether to give in to her fears or find the strength to overcome them to protect the one she loves.
Before I read this novel I didn’t have a clue about what constitutes a gothic novel. And afterward I still don’t. Looking at the story as a mystery, the plot was somewhat transparent, but that might be common in gothic books. But that didn’t stop me from enjoying Cindi’s story. I really liked the characters’ back story and enjoyed watching it unfold over the course of the novel. I also liked how the characters changed from the beginning of the story. If you’re into gothic romances, then you’ll definitely have to read this book.
Details: Blaze #274, September 2006
Bottom line: A very good book
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