Book Recommendation ➱ The Monk's Lair, MM Historical Paranormal by Ellie Thomas

The Monk's Lair by Ellie Thomas

📘Book Info

Christian Maxwell is used to being alone. A delicate and over-imaginative young man, he’s abandoned to his own devices and company in his family’s Wiltshire country home. When his aunt, concerned for his well-being, insists he accompany her to the Welsh Borders for a country house party in the autumn of 1816, Christian is resigned to being surrounded by people for the duration.

One particular guest, Sam Gillespie, is a handsome amateur scientist of a similar age to Christian who is determined to befriend him. When Sam persuades Christian to join him on an expedition to the scenic ruins of Tintern Abbey, they stumble across an isolated valley that contains a long-dead and sinister monastic force.

Their dreams are haunted by the spirit of the place, so the pair band together to find out the valley’s dark history, kindling their romance along the way. But their ghostly foe is more tenacious than they imagine. Can Christian and Sam manage to defeat the black monk and find lasting happiness?

💭Our Thoughts

I admit I almost walked away from this one.
I'm happy I didn't

It took me a bit to acclimate to the writing style, once I did though I couldn't put it down
Great Characters, both main and supporting
Solid storyline that kept me guessing with each new clue
The author did a beautiful job of crafting the environment, from both the historical aspect and the spooky mystery feel

Christian has been emotionally browbeat by his father most of his life for not being "manly" enough
Add his "gift" to that and he has learned it's better to blend into the background than risk being truly seen. That was until his aunt decided he was going to accompany her
Enter Sam
His world is about to expand and for the better

I enjoyed how opposite Sam and Chris were
Chris comes across, as not really weak, vulnerable is a better word for him. He can't see he is own worth yet (years of living under negative reinforcement will do that) though I think Sam will eventually get him to come out of his shell

Solid start to the series and their relationship

Authors Website➱  https://elliethomasromance.wordpress.com/

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