Bloodlines - Mastran M. L.

BLOODLINES, the second book in the ALBION MOON CHRONICLES, continues the thrilling story of Evaline and her new family with same paranormal elements and dramatic overtones. Book two stays with the components of intrigue, suspense, romance, mystery, and family honor that made book one so appealing. Still set in present-day California, BLOODLINES sees Evaline dealing with a new change as well as the old threat still hiding in the nearby shadows.  She continues to be strong and independent, but now is fully emerged as a member of the MacCowan family.  Mason, now her husband, stands by her side even as the danger finally materializes.  

It is the old threat that finally brings Evaline and the family to their knees as they must now travel to new shores. Evaline is thrown deeper into her family history, dealing with demanding new revelations.  Old mysteries are revealed while new ones are brought to light as she questions everything.  The Old World has finally caught up with the New World, and they collide brutally.  Evaline soon finds out family is indeed everything, and the key to overcoming even the most dangerous obstacle lies within her own bloodline.

The MacCowan backstory comes to light, in parallel with Evaline’s backstory in the primeval Scottish Highlands, but landing us in eighteenth century Lancaster Pennsylvania. Their plight weaves throughout the story.  As Evaline tries to reconcile the anguish Mason had gone through in the beginning, she comes to understand some of their reasoning on why they see things a certain way.  All their questions about those fateful days also come to light as their existence is threatened. The ancient decree issued in 1774, allowing the MacGregors to reestablish as one unified clan, finally comes to an end as all are brought before the elders to answer for their parents.             

BLOODLINES continues to look at the concepts of family honor, desire, and soul in a way that draws you in and keeps you yearning for more. As a heroine, Evaline represents the mold of resilience and fearlessness. She continues do whatever it takes to keep those close to her safe, no matter the cost.