Lightning Struck (The Roaming Curse #1)

Elysia Lovell has been sent on the run by her father who says he will meet her in a few day’s time. He never shows up, and she is left with a clue to find someone in Florida. While there, she finds the family she never knew. They are also under the curse of having to run from hunters, and she is surprised to find that they too have unique gifting. They start working together to find a way to break the roaming curse. Meanwhile, Colin Moore is terrorizing the town, keeping the Roma Elysia's family on edge. Colin does not expect to fall for the mysterious Elysia, while she works hard to find her father, find a way to break the curse, and figure out who her heart belongs too.

This riveting tale will keep one turning the pages with great interest and leave the readers on the edge of their seats. The narrative is fast-paced, the characters are strong, distinctive, and well developed. The family has lots of conflicts that add intrigue. The paranormal element is fascinating and believable. The romance is provocative, simultaneously adding a bit of mystery. The length of the book is a little short and could stand to be a little longer. There are a lot of characters to keep track of and there could be fewer. This rapid read is one readers will not want to put down, making it a great choice for someone who wants something quick and entertaining.

Jessica Samuelsen