EVERMORE by Lynn Viehl

SYNOPSIS:  Jayr has loved Aedan mac Byrne ever since their first encounter.  As his seneschal, she has done everything she can to keep him happy and content.  Byrne fears his darker warrior side, fears that one day he will snap.  Now, he is prepared to give up his role as suzerain after the tournament.  But someone else had very dark plans, plans that could destroy more than just Byrne and Jayr....

MY THOUGHTS:  I have very mixed feelings about this series.  I actually enjoyed EVERMORE much more than I've enjoyed some of the more recent books.

Lynn Viehl integrates the world of the vampire with tales of old to produce some very interesting results.  In EVERMORE, the myths and legends of Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest are explored.  At first, the emphasis on the past was a bit distracting, almost boring at times.  However, as the storyline built, it became quite intriguing.  The ending was exceptionally satisfying.

Jayr and Byrne are two of the more likable characters Lynn Viehl has created.  I initially enjoyed this series when it started with Michael and Alex, both of whom play a large role in this book.  However, later characters tended to grate a bit for me.  Jayr is by far one of Ms. Viehl's best characters to date.  Her willingness to give all for love coupled with her role in a man's world make her a very heroic character.  Byrne, too, is an excellent character, a man who struggles with his warrior nature and wants to protect others from himself.

This series should be read in order.  Without a doubt, the characters and plotline continue to weave in and out of the series and there are numerous things that only make sense when read in the context of the series as a whole.

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