Mesmerized

Mad Morelands Series, Book 1

By: Candace Camp

Narrated by: Will Thorne

The only way to fight a powerful darkness is with a powerful love

Olivia Moreland prides herself on discrediting charlatans, particularly the false mediums that flock to London. But when Lord Stephen St. Leger requests her help in investigating an alleged psychic's claims, she can't deny the ominous feeling she has within the walls of his ancient estate - or the intimately familiar connection she has with Stephen himself.  

The last time he'd called Blackhope Hall home, Stephen had watched as his elder brother claimed both the family title and the woman he loved. Now, in the wake of his brother's murder, Stephen has reluctantly returned to find his family ensconced in scandal. Who is responsible for his brother's untimely death? And what is it about investigator Olivia Moreland that so thoroughly draws him in, reigniting a passion he hasn't felt in years?  

Contains mature themes.

©2003 Candace Camp (P)2020 Tantor

Enjoyable

I enjoyed this story.
It is a dark and scary mystery romance.
Interesting characters, it was fun and entertaining.
The narration was annoying, though.

Good premise but I lost interest

I liked the idea of the story but it drug on so much that I lost interest.

Read this AFTER “Her Scandalous Pursuit”

This should be the second book in the series. “Her Scandalous Pursuit” details Thisbe’s and Desmond’s story. In “Mesmerized” they are already married and it’s about 7 years later.

Enjoyable.

This had a bit of a penny dreadful tone to it which was a nice change of pace to a lot of the other provincial novels in the Plus Catalogue.

Great Story

It was a great story and an intriguing paranormal mystery. It was a little slow getting to the juicy bits. But it was worth it.