THE HUNTRESS continues the saga in The Dark Queen series.  This installment deals with Martin le Loup and his daughter, Megaera (Meg).  In an earlier book, Martin had conceived a child with Cassandra Lascelles who was later killed.  Cassandra tried to bring discord to the lands and install her child on the Medici throne.  Her plans were foiled but there are rumblings of disturbances in the lands again.  Catriona (Cat) O’Hanlon is sent by the Lady of Faire Isle to bring Meg back to the Isle for her protection.  The coven of the Silver Rose wants Meg as she has knowledge of the “Book of Shadows” and she may be her mother’s daughter after all. 

Once again, Ms. Carroll introduces us to some very strong characters.  Cat is a superb heroine.  She is loyal and takes her responsibilities seriously.  Her mission to get Meg back to the Isle but she finds herself attracted to Martin.  Martin has grown and mature.  He has made a new life for himself and his daughter in England.  Martin wants a normal existence for Meg and refuses to go back with Cat. His relationship with his daughter is very close and the reader can see what a good father he has been.  Martin and Cat’s relationship grows over time and they do have chemistry together.  Almost as important as the lead couple, Meg is a little dynamite and this reader can’t wait to see her as an adult.    

THE HUNTRESS is the fourth book and it is just as good as the earlier ones.  Ms. Carroll does a fabulous job of telling her story with just the right amount of romance, passion and mysticism.  This can be read as a stand alone book but you will want the previous ones as it gives you more of the back story. 

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