Alicia ‘Ali’ Cameron is yet to find her perfect man. None of the men that she knows even comes close to the man in her dreams; but he’s just a dream isn’t he? She definitely doesn’t know anyone who has a penchant for wearing nothing more then just a kilt, at least not in this life. When her grandmother surprises her with tickets to Scotland, Ali looks forward to some time away. Along for the ride is her best friend Sandy who hopes they will get to at least meet one eligible Scotsman.

Amulet of Fate is a tale of love that lasts many lifetimes, a love that cannot be forgotten, for it holds the fate and life of one man in the balance. This book takes place in both the present and the past, although Angela Ashton has written it in such a way that it isn’t confusing. The action is fast paced, and all the way through, there is a build up of tension leaving the reader frightened of what’s going to happen next but desperate to read on to see how it will end.

Ms. Ashton began to write Amulet of Fate a long time ago and the time taken to produce this book has turned it into a wonderfully well written book that has everything a reader would want in a dual-time period fantasy romance. The characters are well written and thought out, and both the past and the present have a three dimensional quality so the reader will find themselves being sucked into the story and the worlds. I have never been to Scotland, however after reading this book I feel like I have spent many years there.

Amulet of Fate is Ms. Ashton’s first book, and it is a stunning piece of work. It is a definite read for anyone who enjoys romance and history, as well as a bit of fantasy. I wait with bated breath to read what she will pen next.

Reviewed by: Heidi