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Dark in the Woods

Dark in the Woods, October 2012
by Rosemary Laurey

Samhain Publishing
Featuring: Cassie Jackson; David Argon
305 pages
ISBN: 1619212153
EAN: 9781619212152
Kindle: B008TR5AX8
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"Escape to the Virginia mountains with Pixies and Werebears....."

Fresh Fiction Review

Dark in the Woods
Rosemary Laurey

Reviewed by Cheryl Beal
Posted October 18, 2012

Romance Paranormal | Romance

Cassie Jackson finds herself uprooted to a small Virginia mountain town when her husband convinces her they need a fresh start. Cassie is given the cold shoulder by her husband's reclusive family -- the Hunters and finds secrets at every turn. When her husband dies in a horrible accident, Cassie finds herself in the midst of an ancient feud, surrounded by things beyond her understanding. Deputy David Argon's great-aunt foretold him that the woman he was to marry was coming. He just didn't expect her to be married already, and to his lifelong enemy. David feels an instant attraction to Cassie and he feels compelled to protect her. David's family has been in Silver Grove for generations, as long as Hunters have been there. He tries to help Cassie understand how justice is meted out in this small part of the world. Cassie and David come together as he helps her look into the death of her husband. And then are pulled even closer together when David's sister is murdered. Cassie struggles to come to terms with the things her husband kept hidden from her and the lies he told. David is there to help her piece things together while they both lean on each other for strength. During a difficult time, a flicker of love sparks to life. Can they keep that love burning, is their connection strong enough? DARK IN THE WOODS is a well written, paranormal romance with great character development and amazing story building. Rosemary Laurey does a wonderful job with building the scene and describing the setting, I felt like I was walking in the Virginia Mountains -- I could practically smell the trees and feel the breeze coming off the river. I loved this book, I felt like I had escaped to the mountains and can't wait to go back again!

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SUMMARY

When the wild things are stirring, taking sides could get you killed. Uprooted to a remote Virginia mountain town by her husband in a failed attempt to start afresh, Cassie Jackson gets the cold shoulder from his reclusive, dark-haired family of “hunters”. And only cool friendship from the tall, fair neighbors across the river. When her husband is murdered, and she is shut out of the burial plans, she sneaks into the funeral home to at least say goodbye and discovers what it is her mother-in-law from Hell didn’t want her to see. Something oddly…furry. Silver Grove used to be a quiet town—until Cassie arrived. She has dared to cross the river, and from their first glance, Deputy David Argon found himself drawn to his newly widowed neighbor. Now, in the midst of the biggest crime investigation in years, he feels compelled to shield her from the rising tension among the citizens and the hunters. Except protecting her means his hands-off policy is doomed to failure. And when another murder hits too close to home, staying out of her arms is mission impossible. Warning: If you go out in the woods tonight, you’re sure of a big surprise—and we’re not talking bears of the teddy variety!


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