The Lure of Shapinsay by Krista Holle

The Lure of Shapinsay by Krista Holle
Published: Sweet River Romance, December 2011
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Source: Provided by author
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What's a selkie?  Maybe you were like me and this creature product of myth was unknown to you.  A selkie is a creature part of Irish and and Scottish folklore and apparently a craziness and obsession provocateur in women and  men.   Many of these creatures inhabit the sea, but the one who will occupy our  interest is Eamon.

Eamon is a selkie living in the coast of Shapinsay.  By mistake, he believes Kait, an independent girl from this island committed a terrible crime against a half selkie pup.  Immediately, killing her to avenge this crime,  becomes his objective.  Little does he know about Kait, but once he sees her everything changes for him.  Kait becomes interested in him until became obsessed... or is she madly in love?  Kait and Eamon dream about a future that is inconceivable for everyone but only possible for them.

About the book:
A completely unexpected surprise! The Lure of Shapinsay surprised me. The summary is compelling and draws you to read it but once you start you are engulfed in the atmosphere of the book. I kept reading for long hours and couldn't put the book aside. I have to say, the book is pretty long. Read a kindle version, thought it was endless but worth it. From the beginning the author took time to create the island to a point you can picture it on your mind. Author Krista Holle took interest on her characters and developed them with complexity. The events were logical and dynamic. Two slow paced sections were the only moments were I got a little impatient, both involving Kait waiting obsessively for Eamon.

Characters have strong opinions. Kait presents herself as independent and is sad to see how she changes once the Lure grabs her. My favorite scene of her in the story is her naming the selkie, Eamon.

The use of a selkie brings something new. Usually the paranormal genre circumscribes to an specific set of commonly used creatures or phenomena and it is great to see a little folklore on this mix.

The cover:
For me, it is hard to see this man as Eamon. Cannot relate him to the character portrayed in the story.

I see The Lure of Shapinsay as a stand alone. This is a story that I considered is good as it is. It has a predictable ending but it is a satisfying one.

Do you know what is the Lure?  Have you found your own selkie?  Read The Lure of Shapinsay if you like Paranormal/ Romance.  Whether you are looking to expand your TBR or reading something different, it won't  be disappointing.

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Thanks to the author for providing this copy for review purposes.  This book was reviewed according to its merits.