The Trouble with Moonlight

I just can't say enough about this writer. I love her - check out her other books (the 3rd one goes on sale in a couple of days!). I have some favorite authors and she stands out as one of the best. Her stories are light-hearted but sensual all the same. This one has a great plot without making it paranormal. Can't wait for more of her books. Read them, you won't be disappointed!

Lusinda Havershaw has a unique ability. As a Nevidimi, she turns invisible in the moonlight. The fuller the moon, the longer she stays in that state. Lusinda uses her abilities as a recovery agent, taking back things that people have lost and want returned. It is while she is retrieving a ruby necklace that she comes into contact with James Locke, an agent for Her Majesty's government. James is working to retrieve a list of British agents before it can fall into the hands of the Russians. When he sees a ruby necklace floating through the room on it's own he's flabbergasted. He follows the necklace, which leads him to Lusinda's house. Once Locke figures out Lusinda's identity, and her secret, he trains her in espionage, deciding she's the best weapon a spy can have. What he doesn't expect, though, is to lose his heart to this sometimes invisible woman. The Trouble with Moonlight is a delightful Victorian romance that follows two people who are each held captive by something, Lusinda by her unique power, and Locke by his past. Watching the two of them learn about each other, and recognize their love, was a sweet venture. Lusinda's interactions with her aunt and two younger sisters added depth to the novel. Lovers of historical romance, who like a little danger mixed in, will enjoy The Trouble With Moonlight. Amelia Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

This book was so much fun to read. It's a sweet romance and I enjoyed reading about the main character's "moonlight mishaps". I don't think you'll be disappointed.

While cracking a safe belonging to Lord Pembroke in a search for a list of British operatives, James Locke can hardly believe his eyes. He hears the footsteps of someone entering the study, but he sees no one. Then he sees the drawers of the safe opening and closing as if by magic. Logic tells him there must be a reasonable explanation, but he's baffled. When a ruby necklace floats out the door seemingly carried by nothing but air, he takes pursuit. Lusinda Havershaw arrives home with the unsettling knowledge that she was seen taking the necklace. Little does she know that man followed her and is determined to discover her secret. Locke sets a trap and forces Lusinda to explain her extraordinary ability: she becomes invisible in moonlight. He proposes that she become a spy, but she's reluctant. Finally, she agrees because she's tired of running any time she faces the threat of being discovered. The notion of being protected by the Crown instead of being persecuted for her strange ability is new to Lusinda, but not unappealing. This may be her chance to provide a somewhat stable life for her younger sisters. Meanwhile, Locke is trying to remember that it's a bad idea to develop any real feelings for Lusinda. No attachments. That's the code for spies like him. But this beautiful and compelling young woman poses a very serious challenge to his resolve. Take the lively, engaging writing style of Donna MacMeans and combine it with a fresh paranormal twist in a popular historical setting and you've got a surefire winner. The characters in The Trouble With Moonlight are brought to life by this immensely talented author, and readers will feel Locke and Sinda's first kiss right down to their toes. With enough twists and turns to keep readers turning pages late into the night, The Trouble With Moonlight will undoubtedly find its way into hearts and keeper shelves. Definitely recommended. ~Lindy Reviewer, TwoLips Reviews, LLC www.TwoLipsReviews.com

To support her sisters and aunt, Lusinda "Sinda" Havershaw slips through the London nights to recover lost or stolen items for a fee. Sinda's family is one of the rare Nevidimi. Upon becoming a woman, many of them gain special talents. Sinda considers her talent to be a curse. Sinda soaks up moonlight and becomes invisible. Yet clothing does not turn invisible. This is why her recovery business must be done without any clothes. If the moon is not full, Sinda must take time to soak up moonlight in order to phase into invisibility. Whenever talk begins about ghosts and spirits, the Havershaw family moves away to avoid discovery. British spy James Locke is in the middle of cracking open a safe when he hears footsteps approaching. He hides and ends up astonished when he witnesses a ruby necklace steal out of the safe without any help. As the ruby necklace retreats, James follows. Now knowing Sinda's ability, he enlists her reluctant services to help him locate and retrieve a list containing the name of British agents. Lusinda wants nothing to do with espionage, but to protect her family and earn more money to help them through the winter months she agrees. As James teaches Sinda lock picking, safecracking, and other tools of the trade, the two begin to find their close proximity to be very distracting. But can Sinda trust James to keep her secrets? Can James allow someone to become close to him and risk them being used against him sometime in the future? ***** Though this story focuses on Lusinda, her sister, Portia, begins to show some talents too by the ending. I hope Portia (and perhaps Rhea) will get a story someday. That in no way means the sisters' will have the same ability though. The author makes it clear that chances are Portia's talent will be very different and even more fascinating. I cannot say more without spoilers, so I will stop now. This story's plot is mainly on retrieving the list of agents before it can reach the Russians. There are no real sub-plots, but there are some slight arrangements for possible future stories about some secondary characters. As with most great stories, this one begins in the middle of something exciting. In this case, it is James seeing the ruby necklace being taken by the invisible Sinda. The story does not slow down in the middle of the book, which is a delightful surprise for readers. All-in-all, this is an exciting trip into the dark alleys of treason. I look forward to the author's next book! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.