Wish for the Moon by Sandra Jones
On a quest to find a specific plant that may treat her epilepsy, Carrie flies across the Atlantic to Wales to confront Professor Matthias Throne. His property contains the special plant, but he is brisk and rude, pushing Carrie away. Not to be deterred, she trespasses on his property that night. She is caught by Matthias, but decides to run and continue her desperate search for the plant. Matthias chases after her, calling for her to stop, and they find themselves in an ancient stone circle, which transports them to thirteenth century Wales.
Matthias tried to stop Carrie knowing what might happen if she found the stone circle. Nine years in the past, Matthias had been escaping a horrible past and found himself transported from his home in thirteenth century Wales to modern day. Although he had tried to return to his home, he couldn’t until he chased Carrie.
Now, they must pretend they are married to survive in his brother’s fortress. Can Carrie learn to live in the Middle Ages and with the grouchy Matthias?
What an enjoyable book! Carrie is the perfect balance of strength and weakness, showing the potential of a modern woman fitting into a past culture. Matthias is incredibly endearing, although old-fashioned as one would expect, and haunted by his past. Together, they have a frustrating, yet intriguing story of learning to have faith and trust.
Overall, I liked this book immensely. Carrie and Matthias are wonderful characters. Although I felt some parts of the story were slow, I still wanted to find out how the story ended. If you’re in the mood for a sweet, time-travel romance, read this book!
BookingIt Grade: B+
- Publisher: Wild Rose Press
- Pages: 357
- Release Date: August 20, 2009
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