Love’s First Light

by: Jamie Carie

Published by: B&H Publishing Group

Reviewed by Diane A Brown

Young Christophe, the Count of St. Laurent, was brutally left alone in the midst of the French Revolution. Fearing for his life, escaping from Paris was his only hope.

Knowing all he ever loved is gone forever, Christophe retreats to the old family castle in the medieval town of Carcassonne. Consumed with research, experiments and writings, he thinks of little else. Years pass unnoticed, like the blowing of the wind.

Unable to sleep he wanders about late at night. One evening, clad in disguise, he finds a beautiful young woman visiting a grave. He tries to speak with her but she is withdrawn. A spark of hope is ignited in Christophe’s heart with the prospect of future encounters.

Beset by the trials of poverty, life for the commoner grows more difficult each day. Self-reliant and resourceful, Scarlett, a recent widow, her sister and mother have survived fairly well. However, their resources are rapidly depleting and drastic measures must be taken. A plan is set in place.

The ensuing story is about the reawakening of two broken hearts amid the devastating circumstances of the French Revolution. Will they fall prey to the devious plans of the revolutionists?

Jamie has done it again. Love’s First Light is action packed and emotionally charged from beginning to end. The characters are fully developed and become ingrained in your mind’s eye. The writing is so vivid you will feel their pain, experience their struggles, and smile at their peaceful moments.

Love’s First Light is the best romance book I have read in a long time. I was enthralled, addicted, and couldn’t put it down.

Armchair Interviews says: A 5-star historical romance from Jamie Carie

Author’s Web site: http://www.JamieCarie.com