Davie Henderson, Waterfall Glen

Waterfall Glen

Davie Henderson

Medallion, Apr 2006, $6.99

ISBN: 193281583X

In 1996, thirty-six year old Kate Brodie, owner of Kate's Crafts, is ecstatic that she will leave behind her dull life in Sausalito, California to be an elegant Highland lady now that she inherited an estate in Glen Cranoch from the late Colin Chisholm, though she never heard of the place or the deceased. The Scottish solicitor explained the connection is from her late maternal grandmother. After discussing this with her widower dad, Kate quickly heads to Scotland to take possession of her property.

However, the reality is nothing close to her romantic fantasy; her dreams are shattered as soon as she enters her new dilapidated home Greystane. Kate quickly hears rumors about the people who lived there, and finds the eerie portraits of the previous residents down the centuries frightening as if someone wants her to leave. Worse is the general feeling of emptiness and loneliness, as if the walls have seen and heard ugliness and tragedy, with the abode feeling as if a curse has sucked out its life. Wondering if her imagination has run wild she contemplates returning to California, but instead Kate turns for help to Cameron Fraser, who she finds attractive. However, he has a history that makes him the last person she should trust.

WATERFALL GLEN is a fine contemporary romance with a solid historical mystery, and the seeming hand of the paranormal to guide (some might say matchmaker) the lead couple. The storyline contains plenty of action once Kate moves into her new residence, and never slows down as she wonders what happened to her logical, albeit tedious life on the Bay. Fans will enjoy this fun tale.