Can two tortured souls find love while battling a dark goddess determined to destroy them?

4 cards! Ms. Heckart has written an entertaining tale that combines both history and fantasy in a way that will enchant the reader. Definitely put this one in your “I’m gonna read it next” pile!
Reviewed by Rie McGaha of Book Reviews by Rie McGaha

BookingIt grade B--I ended up loving this book. I cannot wait for more.
Reviewed by Katie at BookingIt

"The tale of these two lovers starts bridging not only their relationship but also the differing religious sects and cultures, adding much needed intrigue. I ended up loving this book. I cannot wait for more."
ParaNormalRomance Reviews

Four books! This is true dark ages stuff – the aftermath of Rome’s occupation of Britain, and the growing influence of Christianity vs. the old pagan ways and gods. I love epic historical/high fantasy. Fae, Celt, vampire, curses – all rolled into one book. You truly are transported to a magical time and place…it’s a wonderful escape book for anyone wanting to get away from it all and I would definitely recommend it.
Reviewed by Heather from The Long and the Short of It

"Cat’s Curse is a wonderful story full of spells, trust, betrayal, and for the two, unconditional love. This is a complicated book but easy to read and I love how the subplots built up the main story. Every character is developed. The dialogue and action keeps the book fast paced, and while I may not agree with their motivations, the personalities all make sense. The action blends into the story and love scenes are sensuous instead of graphic, along with being very compelling. I just loved how Ms Heckart used religion as a story device while treating it with respect. This well thought out story is a very easy to recommend historical. I look forward to more of this trilogy."
Anya, Coffee Time Romance - 4 Cups

Kelley Heckart is a multi-talented author who has us believing that anything is possible. She brings her book to life and lets our imaginations soar!
Rated 4 Delightful Divas by Deb

3.5 stars! This was a remarkable book to read. It has all the earmarks of an enduring romance: suspense, danger, misunderstandings, true love and great sex. At the same time, it also has the elements of a wonderful fantasy story. The author’s detailed descriptions in the book brings you into the land she’s created, a fascinating escape from the day to day drudgery of our lives. I’m looking forward to the next book of this wonderful trilogy.
Reviewed by Kris Plausky at ecataromance

Rain poured down in a torrent, dripping from the thick trees in heavy, plodding drops. The earthy scent of sodden pine needles and leaves filled the air. In the distance, thunder rumbled off of the mountains echoing the unrest in her heart.

Cardea watched Aedan's hut from the trees, fighting the temptation to go to him. If he turned her away, she could enchant him and make him forget in the morning. Letting out a long sigh, she knew she could never betray him in that way again to appease her own needs.

A small curl of smoke trailed out of his thatch roof. He had managed to light a small fire inside his hut. She smiled with fondness, thinking of the first night they met and she had helped him light a fire. She imagined him sitting near the warm fire, his loyal white hound lying at his feet. Is he thinking of me or is has he forgot me?

She wondered why she tortured herself. He was mortal and he wanted nothing to do with her now. Bitter tears burned her eyelids. He haunted her thoughts night and day, the memories of their coupling driving her to the brink of despair.

Since meeting Aedan, the pain she always carried around with her had eased somewhat. She wanted to go to him and explain what had happened, but deep down she knew that it would be best for the both of them for him to remain angry with her. Frowning, Cardea knew he would only break her heart in the end when he had to wed another. The hope that they would ever be together disappeared, snuffed out like a candle flame.

She remembered the night she'd fed on him and how she discovered something different about his blood--it was filled with blood of the Fae…and something else. He had no idea what he was and she felt certain his special blood kept him immune to Cat Anna’s touch of death and helped him retain some memories of their coupling.

Closing her eyes, she listened to the soft rustling of the leaves and the raindrops hitting the ground. She became one with the forest. The hunt called to her, whispering among the leaves of the forest of pine, oak, beech, birch and rowan. Pressing her cheek against a wide oak, the vibration of the powerful primordial tree coursed through her body. It spoke to her. The forest throbbed with life, breathing and beating like many heartbeats, as alive as she was, one who walked amongst the shadows. The dark forest was her true home. She was no longer a part of the physical world beyond the darkness. Despite her feelings for Aedan, he was not part of her world. She had to forget about him. Yet she could not pull herself away.

Immersed in her thoughts, she did not sense a presence come up behind her until it was too late. Whirling around, she opened her mouth to utter words of enchantment, but she found herself paralyzed and pulled up onto a horse by a masked rider. Crying out, her unknown captor clasped his hand on her mouth so that her cry went lost in the storm's fury.

"You will be quiet or I will quiet you with my fist," he warned.

A cold chain locked around her neck, imprisoning her. Cardea's strength drained from her body rendering her helpless. With a quickness that surprised her, he tied her hands with a leather strap. She shook with fear, terrified by the clever planning put into capturing her.

The masked rider urged the horse into a gallop, carrying her further away from the forest and Aedan.