Uncertain Magic by Laura Kinsale

Back of the Book:

A man damned by suspicion and innuendo Dreadful rumors swirl around the impoverished Irish lord known as "The Devil Earl." But Faelan Savigar hides a dark secret, for even he doesn't know what dreadful deeds he may be capable of... A woman cursed by the gift of "sight" Roderica Delamore fears no man will ever want a wife who can read his every thought and emotion, until she encounters Faelan. As the two find their way to each other against all odds, Roddy becomes determined to save Faelen from his terrifying and mysterious ailment. But will their love end up saving him...or destroying her? A breathtaking historical romance filled with poignancy, darkness, love, and an unexpected twist of Gaelic magic...

About The Book:

Roderica Delamore has the gift, or is it a curse, of sight.  She can read other people's minds.  Her family loves her, but is afraid of her because of this gift, and anyone who has been around her too long can feel her gift.  The two aunts of Roddy's who shared this gift both suffered tremendously.  One died alone and the other killed herself because her husband couldn't stand to be near her.  Roddy never thought she'd find a man to love and have a family with... that is until she met the one man in the world whom she couldn't read his mind.  Of course this also happened to be a man surrounded by fear and rumors of murder.  But could their love get past all of this?

My Opinion:

This is a relatively simple story of a girl who is desperate to find someone who could just stand to be around her, finds an unlikely love.  She must get past her fear of him and her fear of herself and her gift to find true happiness, and the truth about her husband.   It may be a simple story, but it's a beautiful one.  It wasn't a book that I couldn't put down, but I kept picking it back up again.

I did find some of the times when one or the other of the main characters would decide to distrust the other.  It was frustrating to see them fall into simple traps and their loyalty so easily turned.  Of course their dislike and distrust of each other didn't last too long, so you won't be frustrated through too much of the story.  The passion between them is overwhelmingly beautiful.  Which makes the love scenes very hot and passionate.  There is a slight twist at the end, but not one that is difficult to see coming.

Overall I would say this is a good book.  I liked it and had fun reading it.  I would recommend this book to anyone who likes the dark brooding type of man, who feels like they can all be saved.  This story will confirm that fantasy for you.  There's not a lot of "magic" or mystery, but it's still a fun read, with a little bit of Faerie thrown in.

My rating: 3.5 stars