Review of The Ghost

The Ghost
Monica McCarty
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Rating: 9/10

The Ghost is a Scottish romance novel. Unlike others of this brood, the main characters are in the thick of the fight between the English and the Scots. Really though, that makes up a major portion of the plot. The female protagonist, Joan, is a spy for the Bruce. She hates the English for what they did to her mother, and will do anything to bring them down. The main man, Alex, is the quintessential knight in shining armor. He used to be with the Scots, but switched sides to try to stop the fighting. They fall in love, but Alex doesn't know about her being the spy for the majority of the book. Things move pretty quickly once he does find out, and of course mush-worthy romance scenes ensue.

Romance
Pretty hot. Lots of sexy time, and a lot of steam between the characters that the author lets build so it's almost a breath of relief when they finally do get together. Their relationship is believable, and more importantly, worth rooting for.

Research
The author does an incomparable amount of research for this book. Everything is factual except for bits and pieces she uses for the book. Very well done in incorporating it into the writing.

Plot
Well thought out an executed. This author knows what she is doing, even if you just want to scream sometimes for Joan to tell Alex the truth, or for Alex to go back to the Scots. The English are not portrayed prettily in this book, but since it's a Scottish romance, that makes sense.

Voice
The characters are intelligent, and their voices keep with the character profile created for them. Alex is honorable to a fault, and Joan will do what she has to in order to help the Scots. Even if that means sacrificing her life and love.