The year 1657 - Lord Laith Moreland loves Cassandra Belstowe but a jealous twin brother and a vengeful witch form an alliance to change destiny.

Present Day: Cassie Chapman is out celebrating her friend’s promotion when a man across the crowded bar grabs her attention. Not only is he deviously handsome but there is something alluring about him. A minute later, he is gone. After she leaves and heads home to her apartment, a sultry voice beckons her from the alley. Her fright suddenly vanishes when she notices it is the same man from the bar, the one she feels she has known all her life. Laith Moreland has always loved Cassandra, even when she was betrothed to his twin brother, Jareth. But Jareth and a wicked witch had other plans. She made sure that Laith would wander as a ghost the rest of his life. Searching far and wide, he is certain Cassie is the reincarnated Cassandra. She is the only one he has loved - his soul mate for eternity. If Laith wishes to make Cassie his, he must do it in two days when the moon is full, but danger lurks that even Laith doesn’t know about when it comes to his twin brother. As Cassie and Laith discover a love that was lost and found again, they wonder if they will ever be together after the spells begin to once again unfold creating chaos for them.

Hearts Eternal is so compelling that it engages the reader from the start. I was mesmerized by the actions of Jareth and the evil witch. I could feel Laith and Cassandra’s pain with their separation and when Laith begins his search for Cassie, his emotions are so heartfelt. The characters practically leap off the pages. Their passion and romance weaves wonderfully and has the reader cheering them all the way. Laith’s soothing, sophisticated charm dances within every turn of the page. Cassie feels lost trying to understand the situation but her need for Laith is like a strong magnet pulling her closer to him. Even Jareth has the charismatic charm of the bad guy that you love to hate. Rebecca Goings pens another winner with this fabulous tale. Her ingenuity and dazzling storyline really transcends in this exceptional read. She places the reader right in the center of the story. By blending a wonderfully detailed description of events that are vivid and robust, the reader feels the complete ambience of the story. She leaves the reader with a feel good feeling. The sensual chemistry swirling in this story makes it one growling great read! Read the story and you’ll know what I mean!

Reviewed by: Linda L