At the Edge

This was a story about one of three triplets who are each gifted with a paranormal power. My favorite part of this book, (and there were many), was the character of Neil. He was protective and supportive. The conflict in the story was not the old, he loves me, he loves me not. I liked the fact that the couple was stronger together against their enemies than they were apart. Great descriptions of the river and fog. I could really see thee fog enveloping her and surrounding her in a malevolent way. I also enjoyed the descriptions of Claire's work with purses. It made me want to find the website with these purses for sale....sorry, bags. It was a great book and I am looking forward to reading the sequel!!!

Claire and her two sisters come from a long line of psychics. Claire's particular talent is that of an empath, being able to feel other people's emotions, though she views it more as a curse. In order to protect herself and her family after a couple of traumatic times in her life, she moves to a small house out in the middle of nowhere. She gets along quite fine out here until her only friend, her elderly neighbor, Eunice, dies. Suddenly she's faced with having to be around people again and having to come to terms with her past. Neil Olafson inherits his Aunt Eunice's house upon her death. At this point in his life he's lost everyone he's ever cared about, except for his brother. Feeling alone and unsettled about his past, he decides to move into her house and set up his business of building small campers there. Once he meets his neighbor, however, he's thrust into a world he never dreamed existed. At The Edge is the first book in a trilogy that Cait London is writing about three sisters. The second book, A Stranger's Touch was released in April 2008. I cannot wait to start the next book! This book is incredibly well-written and keeps you turning page after page. It's a spellbinding mystery wrapped in a delicate romance, smothered with family values, with a nice side dish of the paranormal. The characters become dear friends that you truly hate to let go of at the end of the book. Thankfully the mystery and family continue into the next book, and I'm assuming, the third book. Several parts of the book are so heartfelt that I found myself sniffling. I thought Cait London was a good writer before, with her shorter romances that I`ve read, but she has evolved into an excellent writer who I definitely plan to fill up my keeper shelf with. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys romance, paranormal, or mystery stories. Armchair Interviews agrees.

Renowned psychic Greer Aisling has used her gift to help police departments find missing people and solve homicide cases. However, she also kept her beloved triplets (Claire, Tempest, and Leona) out of the limelight in spite of the paparazzi efforts to take pictures of them and scientists and behaviorists wanting to study the trio. However, while Greer worked a case with the Canadian police, agents of the Blair Institute for Parapsychology abducted the then ten years old triplets from their home. For two days they conducted all types of tests until Greer came back and recovered her children. Law suits followed, but only time will tell how much psychological damage the Institute caused in the name of science. Twenty-two years later, in order to have some privacy, the four women keep their distance because they are mentally connected. Especially needing space is the empath Claire, who has moved to open Big Sky of Montana to find peace. However when her elderly neighbor dies, the lady's nephew Neil Olafson moves in and drives Claire to distraction as she is attracted to him. She agrees to help Neil find his abducted son Sammy, snatched almost eight years ago when the child was six months old. When someone assaults Claire, Neil comes to rescue the strange recluse with a power he does not understand; the power of love. This is the charming first of a trilogy of romantic fantasy tales starring the Aisling triplets. Claire is a terrific character as her need to help others hurts her since she can be mentally overloaded with everyone else's problems (sort of an adult version of the X-Men's Rogue). Neil is a skeptic who wonders if he fell in love with a nut case until he begins to see her capabilities. Fans will be charmed by Cait London's entertaining story of love between the psychic and the skeptic with two more tales to come. Harriet Klausner

Claire Brown is an empath and emotions have overwhelmed her ever since several traumatic events increased her powers. Neil Olafson has just moved into the neighboring home after the death of his aunt and Neil is all noisy and emotional. Claire doesn't like Neil's presence at first but a bond is about to be forged as dark forces are working against both of them. Cait London has written a powerful and haunting tale. The characters of Claire and Neil are very well developed and their relationship is beautifully done. The attraction and love that flares up between them seems so natural as this is perhaps one of the best crafted romances I have ever had the privilege of reading. Ms. London draws the reader into the heart of their complex and deeply emotional relationship and makes one truly care about what the future holds for Claire and Neil. Atmosphere is a very important aspect of what makes AT THE EDGE such a phenomenal story. When Cait London describes the tendrils of fog, it is as if one is actually there. The eerie depictions of the fog sent chills down my spine! The vivid images Ms. London creates are exceptional and add to the impact of the storyline. AT THE EDGE is both a powerful romance novel and an exceptional paranormal story. This was my first time reading a book by Cait London but it certainly won't be my last! Highly recommended! COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES