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Shadow Cursed (Brides of Darkness #1)

by Naomi Clark (Goodreads Author)

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Released from Ottevar Asylum after eight hard years, Lady Emmeline returns to Nachtholm Manor to reclaim her birthright. But she has a battle on her hands—Rainart Eckhard refuses to give up his position as lord of manor, and whilst his cold attitude enrages Emmeline, his smouldering kisses leave her weak at the knees.

Who is this dangerous, enticing stranger, and what secre...more

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Published February 15th 2012 by Evernight Publishing

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Jul 08, 2012 Liz at Fictional Candy rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Lady Emmeline of Nachtholm left home as a young girl - certainly not of her own volition. Her parents put her in Ottevar Asylum so they could “cure” her of what they viewed as an affliction. The story begins with her on her way home after her parents’ death after 8 years being away. When she returns home she finds a man, Rainart Eckhard, who claims he has been running the manor in the interim. However he is quite adamant that he is not leaving, and that he is the lord of the manor, and she is no...more Lady Emmeline of Nachtholm left home as a young girl - certainly not of her own volition. Her parents put her in Ottevar Asylum so they could “cure” her of what they viewed as an affliction. The story begins with her on her way home after her parents’ death after 8 years being away. When she returns home she finds a man, Rainart Eckhard, who claims he has been running the manor in the interim. However he is quite adamant that he is not leaving, and that he is the lord of the manor, and she is not.

Emmeline has an instant heated attraction to Rainart, though she tries to deny it. He also does, but this story is completely from Emmeline’s point of view. There’s some stolen kisses that leave them both wanting more. But this is as much a story about Emmeline realizing her true inner strength and sense of self as anything else.

“She’d never been so close to a man before and she’d never even seen a man like Rainart, a man brimming with a power and authority that made her want to fall to her knees again.”

Emmeline becomes obsessed with Rainart, and I can see why. The man is a mystery. Sure, he’s handsome as can be and the attraction is undeniable, but where in the heck did he come from? She seeks out answers from the local gypsies, thinking maybe they know. Then she finds a book in the manor’s library that gives her a clue about previous owners, and perhaps Rainart’s lineage….but it couldn’t be. Could it? The final answer to his arrival is quite intriguing!

All in all, I really enjoyed the mystery of this story. There was a touch of paranormal, although it was something of the past. Rainart is a character shrouded in mystery. You just want to know more and more about him. Emmeline is quite young and naïve, although she claims to be anything but that. I think that in her future she is going to be quite the force to be reckoned with. She does have that inner strength that I do enjoy seeing in female characters. And her time in the asylum is certainly something I would like to see more of. Being quite familiar with Naomi Clark’s writing, I think this is definitely a storyline she should explore more! I’m betting she can flesh that story out and make it something horrifyingly creepy and wonderful!

As for the romance and erotic parts of this story… they were good. I love the instant connection part to these two characters. This author really has a talent for creating that troubled attraction, the one you shouldn’t have but do anyway because the heart wants what it wants, regardless of what the brain says. The erotic portions weren’t quite as heated as I normally see, but I think there is definite future potential. In any effect, the moment that Rainart and Emmeline put their battle of wills aside to see how much they want each other is fantastic. If you are looking for high heat, I don’t think this is the story for you. But if you are looking for a terrific mystery with a touch of paranormal, and hey there’s some romance too, then I think you will love this story. As usual, I am a huge fan of Naomi Clark’s, and this story is just another hit to add to the arsenal.(less)

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Jul 04, 2012 CaroleDee rated it 5 of 5 stars

Fans of Gothic romance will rejoice with this quick read.

I'm not usually a fan of mystery. It's not because I don't like it, it's that I'm just too curious for my own good. Yes, I'm that person that will read the last chapter of a book so I don't have to bite my nails the whole time. I'm bad, I know.

Shadow Cursed was absolutely the right length for my curious heart. I fell in love with the characters quickly and was fascinated with unraveling their quirks. Rainart Eckhard's was so delightfully...more

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Mar 18, 2012 Ally rated it 4 of 5 stars

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When Emmeline comes home to Nachtholm Manor after eight years in an insane asylum, she doesn’t expect it to be occupied by a mysterious man who claims Nactholm is his. She’s even less pleased to discover than underneath her justified outrage lies a persistent attraction to this abrasive man, Rainart Eckhard.

I liked the atmosphere of this story. The contrast between the Manor and the village was well-drawn; I could feel Emmeline’s relief at being out in the sunlight and open air. It also made me...more

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Aug 03, 2012 Iris (Paranormal Cravings) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Wow! Fans of Gothic and Paranormal Romance hold on to your seats... This is one hell of a quick read you can't miss.

With only 50 pages this is a fast read that you can easily read in two hours butShadow Cursed is absolutely the right length and worth your time! You have plenty of time to get a good world building and to fall in love with the characters.Emmaline's was for me a small strong heroine in this book with manny hidden layers that I would like to read more about later! Maybe...more

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Jun 30, 2012 Tez rated it 2 of 5 stars

Lady Emmeline has returned home from an asylum after her parents' deaths. But there's a new inhabitant: Rainart, who has assumed the role of the manor's Lord. But who the bloody hell is he? In a book Emmeline finds, the only Rainart mentioned is really old. Certainly dead by now, or is he? Shadow Cursed's title is a spoiler.

Not much plot here, certainly not enough to fill fifty pages, which are padded out with a romance that just doesn't work, probably because neither main character is particula...more

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Naomi Clark lives in Cambridge and is a mild-mannered office worker by day, but a slightly crazed writer by night. She has a perfectly healthy obsession with giant sea creatures and a preference for vodka-based cocktails. When she's not writing, Naomi is probably either reading or watching 80s cartoon shows, and sometimes she manages to do all three at once.

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