Stay With Me

About the Book:

Sacrificing and dying to oneself is costly.

But doing so brings new purpose and joy.

As a private investigator, Sybil Huxham has seen her fair share of strange occurrences. But nothing in her career has been more perplexing than the miracles she's witnessed as a result of people drinking ancient holy water. When she discovers more of the rare holy water, she experiences strange overlaps with a nobleman in the Middle Ages who is languishing in a dungeon, accused of treason and condemned to die. To save his life, she finally crosses to the past completely.

Nicholas Worth has never met a woman quite like Sybil, and as the two run for their lives into the Weald, they find refuge among a community of outlaws. With both their reputations on the line, they have little choice but to marry. As they get to know each other, an undeniable attraction develops. But danger and disease chase after them, drawing ever closer. Will they be able to escape the threats? And will Sybil choose to stay with Nicholas in the past, or will she be ripped apart from him forever?

My Review: 

This book is primarily set in the Middle Ages with private investigator Sybil Huxum traveling to the 1300’s to rescue Nicolas Worth. Sybil is one amazing lady who handles herself well in both the present and the past. In the present she kickboxes and likes to take Cross Fit classes. In the past she uses her skills to incapacitate some very nasty characters. She also learns how to ride a horse and use a long bow; I am hoping we see her in upcoming battles.

I loved the Robin Hood feeling of the village of Devil’s Bend in the Weald. The villagers are unique and lovable as they share hardships that have forced them to live in exile in order to escape the evil lord and Nicolas’s brother, Simon. The contrast between the two brothers was well done as you see Simon is cruel and consumed with making a kingdom for himself, while Nicholas has his focus on coming to the aid of others and his king. 

This is the third book in the Waters of Time series. You will need to read the other two books in order to understand this story. I loved the cliffhanger ending and the author’s notes. I always appreciate reading about the history of the time period and the research an author has given in order to make their story come alive.

I would recommend this book for mature readers because there were some scenes between Nicholas and Sybil that were more than just a chaste kiss. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.