Incubus by Carol Goodman

'This is where all stories start, on the edge of a dark wood...'

Callie McFay is considering moving to the town of Fairwick to take up a teaching position at the local college, but ever since arriving, she’s been having vivid, erotic dreams about a man not entirely human. The longer she stays in Fairwick, the harder it is to think about leaving. Should she just stay, or wait and think about moving in with her long distance boyfriend in the future?

Her mind is made up for her when she is drawn to an old Victorian cottage set at the edge of a supposedly haunted wood. There is an energy in the house Callie just can’t walk away from. She buys the house and decides to stay after all. It isn’t until she moves in that her colleagues tell her a local ledged about an incubus demon with a human past who was enchanted by a fairy queen…

It may be worth noting for some reader that Incubus was also published under “The Demon Lover” by Juliet Dark, so make sure you don’t buy it twice by accident!

Incubus is the first novel in this new fantasy series that will please many readers. There is something for everyone; mysterious houses that are more than they initially seem, dark woods with secrets at every turn, interesting characters and a lead female heroine who has yet to discover her true nature.

The novel is set is Fairwick, a magical town unlike any other. There is a paranormal feel throughout the book and an eerie atmosphere at times, and the gothic elements in Incubus will delight fans of Charlaine Harris’ True Blood series (such as myself!).

Carol Goodman, an already highly acclaimed young Adult author, does a great job of setting up the series in Incubus. There is a good balance of magic, romance and mystery as well as likable characters and an intriguing plot. Goodman’s writing, perhaps familiar as she has penned bestsellers such as “Black swan Rising” as Lee Carroll, succeeded in keeping me gripped to the pages from start to finish, even though the events became slightly predictable towards the end.

The ending most definitely sets itself up for an impressive sequel, which I eagerly look forward to reading, this new paranormal romance is one not to be missed…

You can purchase Incubus HERE.