"Gripping and emotional tale of love found in the past"

AFTER THE STORM is a gripping and emotional tale of love found in the past.

It is the year 1314, and Thomas MacGregor, the MacGregor, rules as laird of his clan with a fierce determination and an iron fist. He is a man who flourishes in a time of skirmishes with rival clans, when death is faced every day.

Maya Jones is an archeologist from the year 2001, sent back in time along with her best friend Dr. Sara Chance, by a freak storm. They come to realize they are meant to be there, that historical lore shows two demon women appearing from a storm. Accepting their fate is a bit harder.

Maya is a woman used to equality, to deciding her own life and the path she is on. Thomas is used to deciding the fate of his clan, to speaking and being obeyed. Sparks fly as these two determined lovers learn about each other, and learn how to love and compromise.

Jade Black, writing as Tia Isabella, tells a vivid tale of life and love, in the Scottish Highlands. The intimate power struggle between Thomas and Maya is humorous and sexy, while helping to flesh out the characters. All of the supporting characters have a place and aren't needless fluff. Some even have their own mini romances to tell.

I have always been in love with historical Scotland, and time travel tales are a personal favorite of mine. Having them combined together in Jade/Tia's intense style, I found myself unable to stop reading until the last word crossed my screen.

Rated: Hard R.

Reviewed by Michelle Houston
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted October 20, 2002