The Curse of the Dark Horseman is an epic dark fantasy that will instantly take you back to magical world of fairy tales. Combining romance, fantasy and magic, this book weaves an extraordinary story about the all-conquering power of love.
The story revolves around Kassie Stanton, a dreamy young girl, who is obsessed with the portrait of the Dark Horseman, which hangs above the wall to her family’s grand estate. The Dark Horseman is everything that Kassie wants as her ideal dream man and Kassie is secretly in love with him. Soon Kassie learns that the Dark Horseman is a true legend. The Dark Horseman, also known as Lord Henry Galloway, has been cursed to wander the enchanted forest alone for all eternity, never to die nor to venture outside the Enchanted Forest. Kassie’s life takes an unexpected turn when wandering through the woods, she comes face-to-face with the Dark Horseman himself. Soon love blossoms between Kassie and Henry and Kassie is determined to find a cure of Henry’s curse. But is there a cure of the seemingly unbreakable curse? Will Kassie and Henry ever be truly together?
Right from the start, the story is able to capture the magical vibe of a fairytale. The story draws you with the fascinating backstory of the Dark Horseman. The romance angle between Kassie and Henry works due to the undeniable chemistry between them. I loved how Henry warms up to Kassie’s presence in his life and how Kassie’s adjusts to the new life with Henry. The story captures the attraction and the romantic tension between the two perfectly. The story has a few twists and turns along the way to a satisfying climax.
The characters are well crafted especially; Kassie and Henry. While Kassie is a romantic at heart, Henry is practical and emotionally withdrawn after the tragedy he has to endure. The story explores their mental turmoil over their feelings for each other and how both compliment & complete each other. The story is fast paced and the story keeps you hooked with the charming romance.
Overall, The Curse of the Dark Horseman is an engrossing romance that will keep the readers reading till the end. If you love romance with fantasy and magic, this novel is a must-read for you.