Title: The Curse of Moonseed Manor
Author: D. Lieber
Genre/Tropes: Gothic Romance, Tortured Hero, Haunted House, Paranormal Mystery
Release Date: October 17, 2023
A haunted hotel. A skeptical photographer. A deadly curse that could cost her everything.
Wren Mabry’s life is a disaster. Her last few years have been rife with tragedy and hardship. So when she’s offered a job at Moonseed Manor, a Gothic revival mansion that’s never welcomed visitors, it seems suspicious. Even so, this is her chance to finally turn her life around.
The gloom that hangs over Moonseed Manor is enhanced by its cold yet alluring owner, Mr. William Courtland Bennings. And the spooky tales of the flirtatious and sexy caretaker, Watt, play up that feeling.
Even though Wren doesn’t believe in ghosts or curses, she’s always had a flair for the darker side. And when she finds a handwritten book of poetry filled with longing, terror, and ghostly revenge, it reawakens her very soul—or rather the unknown poet does.
Love, death, secrets, and lies await in this gothic romance.
Cat gives this Book 5 Meows with a 2 Purr heat index...
Hi Y’all! Come in and grab some stroganoff and a cold drink while I tell you about this book I just read.
The title is The Curse of Moonseed Manor by D. Lieber. The cover is intriguing and goes well with the title. Then I read the blurb and it really got my interest because mystery, curses and romance? Yes!
Who’s my favorite main character? Wren but Corey is a very close second. I loved Wren’s strength and compassion but the mysteriousness of Corey was so compelling.
The main setting is Moonseed Manor though the story begins in Wren’s hometown and it’s several chapters before we get to Moonseed Manor. I loved the mystery around the Manor.
The story is a Mystery with a touch of romance and a little supernatural.
Were there significant plot twists and turns? Yes. I can’t really say without spoilers so I’ll leave you with this… what we find out about Corey is worth reading.
What did I like best? I think I found one of the best romantic lines ever.
“Are you a blessing sent to save me in my darkest hour? Or are you but one last torment?”
If I hadn’t already fell in love with Corey this would have sealed it.
I loved the ending. It was HEA. And I let out a sigh of relief that it was how nail biting and exciting can you get?
How hot was the book? It is a very slow burn. There is lots of passion but little on page sex.
If you like mystery, curses, romance, fabulous characters and an overall good book with just a hint of supernatural that’s hard to put down you will love this.
"a gothic masterpiece that will delight and thrill readers of all ages…The Curse of Moonseed Manor will leave you spellbound…From start to finish, you'll be drawn into a world of adventure, romance, and mystery that will leave you breathless." — Suzie Housley, Midwest Book Review
"An unexpectedly cozy tale of mystery and romance among a dynamic cast." — Kirkus Reviews
"a delightful modern-day Gothic novel written in beautiful language, evoking feelings of looming disaster...a gripping read for any lover of the genre. It has all the classic elements needed to evoke feelings of mystery and suspense. It also creates a gloomy atmosphere and highlights the fear of the unknown." — Readers' Favorite
D. Lieber has a wanderlust that would make a butterfly envious. When she isn’t planning her next physical adventure, she’s recklessly jumping from one fictional world to another. Her love of reading led her to earn a Bachelor’s in English from Wright State University.
Beyond her skeptic and slightly pessimistic mind, Lieber wants to believe. She has been many places—from Canada to England, France to Italy, Germany to Russia—believing that a better world comes from putting a face on “other.” She is a romantic idealist at heart, always fighting to keep her feet on the ground and her head in the clouds.
Lieber lives in Wisconsin with her husband (John) and cats (Yin and Nox).
Published Works:
Conjuring Zephyr June 2016
The Exiled Otherkin (Minte and Magic Adventure, #1) November 2017
Intended Bondmates (Intended Fates Trilogy, #1) June 2018
In Search of a Witch’s Soul (Council of Covens Noir, #1) March 2019
Dancing with Shades (Council of Covens Noir, #0) August 2019
Once in a Black Moon March 2020
A Very Witchy Yuletide October 2020
The Treason of Robyn Hood March 2021
The Assassin’s Legacy (Minte and Magic Adventure, #2) October 2021
Intended Strangers (Intended Fates Trilogy, #2) March 2022
Intended Enemies (Intended Fates Trilogy, #3) January 2023
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