Sarah’s story was very poignant. She is a young woman married to an older man and has two young children. They are minor nobility and come to town. Sarah’s first appearance at Court brings a meeting with the Earl of Cordeaux. Ms. Hammond does a wonderful job making us feel Sarah’s emotions. The excitement, the confusion of feelings for the wrong man and then the shame when she is presented with an ultimatum. I found this part of the book heartbreaking.

Then we come to Jessica’s story, in the present day. I found Piers Cordeaux to be a very well grown character. I would love to have a man like this in my life. Jessica is the one who gave me problems. Her insistence on staying in a relationship that clearly wasn’t one she was content with irritated me and almost ruined the story. Most women nowadays who are in a relationship but not married or engaged and then meet someone like a Piers Cordeaux will at least seriously think about ending the relationship they are in. They don’t usually keep trying to find excuses to stay in it.

Overall, the two stories were nicely interwoven and well written. I do recommend Moonshadows to anyone who likes a past story mixed with a present day story mixed with a little paranormal.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual

Reviewer: Diane Mason
October 10, 2008