Book Review - Hemlock by N.J. Layouni

Hemlock (Tales of a Traveler, #1)
by N.J. Layouni 

Published 2014
401 Pages

Do you ever find yourself frustrated with characters that are unable to see or state the obvious, or who are incapable of relating to others? Well, that was not the case in this clever and well written tale! Hemlock is intelligent and original, with compelling characters that have depth and purpose. I was mesmerized from start to finish!

When Martha finds herself stranded in a medieval world, she agrees to pose as the wife of a handsome stranger, Vadim, who promises to assist her in finding her way home. But as they set out on their journey, there are obstacles around every bend, and lessons to be learned along the way.

Martha is a headstrong, opinionated, and complex character who has no problem saying what's on her mind, or doing what she feels is the right thing to do. No shrinking violet here! Vadim is the male lead, who discovers Martha near a riverbank, and takes her in. He is used to leading others, and has a very dominant nature. And while he is a gentleman, nobody pushes him around, least of all a woman! But the undeniable sexual chemistry between these two characters leads to some interesting banter!

So, with Martha posing as his wife, Vadim returns home. His friends and neighbors slowly warm up to her and she, in turn, learns to appreciate and adapt to her new surroundings. But the Evil Earl has other plans. The town faces intimidation from the Earl and his minions, leading to another layer of action and suspense. 

Hemlock has plenty of excitement and romance, and even with the cliffhanger I was hooked! I'm eager to read the next installment, and look forward to continuing on with the adventure! 

Available on Amazon

Reviewed by Andrea

★★★★★

5 STARS