At the age of thirty-three, Miranda has it all. She worked her way through Harvard and is now a successful attorney. However, being partner in a law firm and representing a wealthy client did have its drawbacks. In celebration of his acquisition, she has to attend a Halloween masquerade party at Violet Hall hosted by her client. The old Georgian plantation house is rumored to be haunted by the original owner for over two hundred and fifty years. He appears every Halloween looking for his true love to break the curse. This year he has decided that Miranda is the one.

On the night of the party, Miranda spends one magical interlude in a stranger’s arms. Afterwards, her past life starts to unfold. She begins to wonder who was that masked man and why does him seem so familiar?

Masque of Desire is a short story packed with mouthwatering sex, a “to die for” masked man, and a ghost to top it off. I enjoyed Miranda’s attitude of going after and getting what she wants, and what she wants is the sexy hunk behind the black silk mask. The passion between them is intense and explosive. It is a tale of a love that stands the test of time. Amy Ruttan has burst onto the writing scene with a debut novel that rocks! Her attention to detail, strong characters, and a clever, well-written plot makes this story a must read. I look forward to many more winners from this fantastic author.

Reviewed by: Kara T.