The Cross of Ciarán (The Cross of Ciarán Book 1) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Jennifer Gordon

The Cross of Ciaran by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this historical romance with a paranormal twist and could not put this book down. The storyline was fascinating and had me hooked from page one. Archaeologist Caitlin O’Connell unearths the find of the century when a fifth century pagan priest is discovered in Ireland. Caitlin can not believe the perfect condition the Celt’s body is in, after all it was entombed fifteen hundred years ago. Caitlin accompanies the body back to the New York museum where she works so she can study him and discover more about the mysterious priest. However, before she can start work the priest disappears without a trace, leaving rumours circulating about the theft and the excavation’s benefactor pulling out of the expedition. Meanwhile, Ciarán wakes up into a strange new world having been buried alive for a betrayal against his goddess. Having been a priest in the beginnings of Christianity Ciarán seeks help with the parish’s pastor, Father Mike. Although Ciarán slowly gets used to being in his new surroundings and new era he is haunted by dark dreams and disturbing sensations that an evil from his past has followed him.

Caitlin has remained determined to find out what happened to her Celt priest and when she meets Ciarán Donnelly, her Uncle Mike’s new handyman she is convinced that he knows something about the theft. As the mutual attraction between them grows and Caitlin’s personal and professional life starts to blur Ciarán worries that his secrets might prevent them from having a future. This wonderfully written and heartwarming story is full of historical details and along with the descriptive narrative both the characters, the setting and the eras are bought to life. I felt completely immersed in the storyline which flows well and the intriguing plot kept me happily turning the pages well into the night.

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