“I got caught up in the emotion of this story. The fantasy, humor, and relationships mesh very well together. Recommended for those who want a good romance.” Brandon Sanderson, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
An ancient curse. A forbidden love. Which will die first?
Sorrel Black’s family has been ruled by a book passed down from generation to generation. But now that it is in her … down from generation to generation. But now that it is in her possession, it has stopped working. For her alone, one critical piece of information is missing that will keep the curse, cast long ago as a punishment for her family’s rebellion, from being passed down to her own daughter someday. She hopes the book’s silence means the curse will end with her—even if it means dying alone. But then Eric Knight walks into her life and changes everything.
When investigative journalist Eric Knight is forced to take an assignment to interview bakery owner Sorrel Black, he has no idea that her story will become their story. That his secrets are her secrets. Now together, these born enemies turned lovers must not only face the curse that has separated their families for generations, but the reality that breaking the curse means breaking their hearts. For, in the end, only one family can survive.
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This book was so dang good! So many great twists and turns. And the romance was fantastic. I love a good fantasy and Jennifer Peel nails it. Highly recommend!
This was a great light romantic read. While there was some suspense, overall it was just what I needed in today’s doom and gloom. The characters are great, relatable, and believable. The editing was very good, as well. Interesting world building and magic system. Would highly recommend for people seeking Urban Fantasy with a bit of clean romance.
Wow! This book was incredible! The characters are so well written and the relationship is so swoony! There were so many surprises that kept me engaged in the book and looking forward to what comes next!
This book is enticing and emotional. The chemistry between the main characters is tangible and so fun. The magical aspects are so exciting to read and definitely keep you engaged. Such a good read. Would recommend 100%.
I have enjoyed Jennifer Peel’s romances for years now and was delighted, as well as, curious as she moved into the Paranormal genre for the first time with The Book of Sorrel. I sincerely hope that she will add Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy to her future releases for she nailed the genre in this story and I definitely would enjoy more. I saw The Book of Sorrel as Paranormal Romance, yet I’ve seen other readers describe it as Urban Fantasy – either way it’s a story full of mystery, an ancient curse, immortals, unique to each of these ancient families secret books, and very real danger to both Sorrel and Eric.
While I adored Sorrel from the very beginning, it took much longer to really like or root for Eric since he’s such a… well, jerk, to begin with when we and Sorrel first meet him. Perhaps he has his reasons, but still – rude jerk to start who slowly changes his ways, his feelings, and his actions to better fit the hero that Sorrel deserved. Soon the romantic side of this story will emerge as Sorrel and Eric fight their growing feelings for each other, each knowing that they should not get involved yet it is inevitable. When the danger arrives for Sorrel it’s then that Eric really steps up to become the man we get glimpses of while he was still in his jerk mode.
I enjoyed The Book of Sorrel very much and I’m hoping there will be more – time will tell. As always, the writing is smooth and this world emerges slowly but believably. The tension ratchets up slowly then explodes. You’ll find this to be a ‘clean’ read for the most part. There are mild swearing and some violence involved, and although there is a lot of innuendo and dream sequences type of thinking, kissing is about all we’re going to actually see this couple engage in. I’m not in the habit of giving away spoilers so you’ll find the basics in the Cover Description and will hopefully make the decision to pick this one up and indulge yourself in a new world for this author – and a delightful couple with magic surrounding them.
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I feel like I have been waiting FOREVER for this book! And now! Here it is! I cannot tell you how excited I am that Jennifer Peel wrote a new book in this new genre. This paranormal romance genre is one that I crave often but have a hard time finding within my more conservative “clean” preferences. I just knew that Jennifer Peel could rock this genre for me but now she’s left me with this craving for more and I’m just not finding it. I guess she’ll just have to write another book for me.
This story has all the things I long for in a good story: chemistry, growing intensity, bits of magic, expanding characters and best of all, it felt unlike anything I’ve been reading. It was engaging from beginning to end and wow, that ending was explosive. The emotional connections were there and I absolutely adored Sorrel. Oh fine. I loved Eric too.
If you are a fan of Jennifer Peel and feel hesitant about the genre change here, I would say to give it a chance. You will find all the same things you love about this authors writing with just a bit of magic and danger thrown in. If you haven’t read Jennifer Peel’s book but love paranormal romance, happy day for you!
This book is also on Kindle Unlimited if you have that.
Content: mild swearing, mild peril, danger, mild violence, kissing
You know a writer can write when she pens a story that is well outside of her normal genre and absolutely nails it. I’ve been eagerly anticipating this story, wondering how in the world Jennifer Peel could pull of a fantasy, mingled with magic, a curse, and a healthy dose of steamy (yet clean) romance that tightly gripped me, heart and soul, but folks…she did it! She absolutely did it.
Sorrel is one of the sweetest, nicest, most talented characters I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and I was literally drooling over her edible creations. Eric is surly and mysterious, but his strong protective, courage side had me swooning pretty fast. In a mystical adventure, this story blends mortal life with slightly paranormal characteristics that results in a wonderfully intriguing and heart pounding urban fantasy.
I was completely captivated and so fascinated by the dream portion that I found myself actually dreaming of these dreams. Phew–pass a fan over, please. This story was highly entertaining and I’m crossing my fingers and toes that this is not the end of this legend.
Content: mild+ romance (innuendo, steamy kissing); mild+ violence (fighting, death, evil); moderate language
*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
Sorrel Black has known since she was a little girl that not only was she cursed, but that she would be the one to break it. Her dream to find the love her parents shared would never come true. She never had a problem with it until the day she met Eric Knight.
From the moment these two laid eyes on each other, they knew they were in trouble. Never before had they felt such strong chemistry for anyone else. But there was no way that they could be together. The curse made sure of it. Both Sorrel and Eric do their best to stay away from each other.
However, fate has something else in store for them. They must work together to break the curse and make sure the rightful family survives. With Sorrel’s book not speaking to her, they’ll have to rely on Eric’s book to guide them.
Along the way, their love grows. Both of them want nothing more than to live together forever but one of them must make the ultimate sacrifice so the other can live out their destiny.
*dreamy sigh*
Every time I think I’ve found my new favorite couple, Ms. Peel releases her next book. I could not get enough of Sorrel and Eric! Their selflessness, their love and their willingness to sacrifice anything and everything for the other had this girl letting out endless dreamy sighs and hoping that everything would work out for them in the end.
Y’all… I’m beyond speechless that this is Jennifer’s first paranormal romance. In my opinion, she nailed it! I was sucked in from the very beginning and I knew that I would not put this book down until I finished it. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what would happen next. The twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end. I loved how unique this book felt. It is SO good! I already know this is one that I will be reading over and over again. If you are a paranormal romance fan, then I highly recommend grabbing this book! You can thank me later..