"Wonderful Time Travel Story!"

Moira is at an archaeological dig in Ireland. Sensing a storm approaching, she decides to keep working. She feels something and very gently, digs it up. The object turns out to be gold and shaped like a curved sickle. It's about the size of her hand and she believes it's supposed to represent the moon at the sixth day of its cycle. She even finds inscriptions on it, predating most of the other objects found at the site. When she glances around, Moira finds everyone else trying to get everything under a tarp and getting under cover. Just as she decides to join them, she looks up and everything goes black.

When she wakes up, her clothing has been all but ruined. Her pants wouldn't even quality as Daisy Dukes at this point, and her tee shirt is showing more than it's covering. Not to mention, she's covered in soot. Looking around, Moira can see nothing familiar. Instead of the dig, there are trees, and they are huge! There's no hope for it, Moira is going to have to walk and find help. Hitting the top of the hill, Moira still can't see anything familiar. As she's walking along, she hears someone coming. Riders on horseback. Based on their mode of dress, Moira has the feeling the men on ponies must be in some kind of reenactment. When they speak to her, not only can she understand their ancient language, she can respond in the same tongue!

How did Moira end up here? Where and when exactly is here? Will Moira ever get home again? What of the prince who rescues her? Exactly what happened when Moira was hit by lightening?

SIXTH DAY OF THE MOON is a wonderful time travel romance. Celia Ashley keeps the plot moving at a fast pace and we quickly become caught up in Moira's story. Having survived the lightening strike, Moira isn't about to give up and goes through quite a bit of danger to stay alive. The scenery is all very realistically described, the action is non-stop, and the characters all remain true to themselves. This is a wonderful addition to the RELIC anthology.

Reviewed by Chere Gruver
Courtesy Paranormal Romance
Posted January 29, 2006

Summary

Myths, legends, or terrifying curses? Relics- four mysterious and powerful remnants of history that impact four lives and take love to the outer limits of the imagination.

Merlin's Eye by Ellen Ashe: Unscrupulous book dealer, Roger Brinckworthe has made a fortune buying and selling antiquated medieval manuscripts. Following a lead on an ancient Druid Book of Verses, he travels to England's famed witch country to find that the mysterious heiress, Victoria Elwell, has her own agenda, and that Devon's witchcraft is not confined to the pages of history.

Sixth Day of the Moon by Celia Ashley: Trial by fire is not just an expression for Moira Delaney. Struck by lightning while on an archeological dig, Moira is transported thirteen hundred years into Ireland's past. Forced to seek the protection of a young warrior prince from the violent impulses of his brother, she discovers the price of guardianship is a night of pleasure, while the outcome of treachery is a soul destined to search for another through time.

Lord of the Night by Annalee Blysse: Camille didn't believe her grandfather's claim that the relic she found proved there was life on other planets. Yet, she believed that she was falling for a shape shifting jaguar. But could she trust her heart when Merrick admitted his brother claimed her first? She'd never been successful with men, so what on Earth would she do with two jaguars?

Curse of the Cat's Paw by Tracy L. Ranson: Some myths are real, others legendary.... Sinister legends and deadly forces shroud Jamie, keeper of the mysterious mummified cat's paw, on her journey to the misty moors of Scotland. Once there, she hopes to right the wrongs of the past, counting on everything to go smoothly. What she doesn't count on is the sexy as hell Scotsman, Ian Munro. Can she return what is rightfully his without sacrificing her heart? Rating: Contains explicit sex, graphic language, violence, and adult content.