Review of Bayou Shadow protector by Debbie Herbert

Review of Bayou Shadow protector by Debbie Herbert

Reviewed by Late Night Books and Reviews Admin Char

Bayou Shadow Protector, the second book in the Bayou Magic Series, is a great romance set in Louisiana.  It has a unique story-line that features will-o’-the-wisps, Hoodoo magic Native American lore and fairies.  I love how the different types of legends and lore fit together perfectly. This book can be read as a stand-alone book, but I highly recommend reading Bayou Shadow Hunter first.

April Meadows is a half fairy/half human sent on a mission to enlist the help of the bayou hunters to save the Fae race. She struggles to fit in her world and has always watched the human world from afar, staying invisible. April needs to assure that the Shadow hunters help her battle evil to save them all.

Chulah Rivers, Native American who hunts shadow spirits and evil beings, stumbled upon April at the edge of the woods.  He is saddened by the loss of his friends to the evil spirits and heart-broken by a woman who has turned him down. He is also fighting his feelings for a beautiful stranger that who knows too much about him and his past.

Chulah and April had a turbulent relationship throughout the book. He didn’t trust her and wondered if she was secretly working for evil. She was desperate for him to help her race and for the approval of the other Fae. The more time they spend together, the closer they get and the more Chulah wants to deny his feelings.

This book has a great story-line and the supernatural aspects of the book were well done. I loved experiencing a different atmosphere and cultural references that are not common in other books. I loved seeing Annie and Tombi again in this book. Chulah’s sister was also awesome. I have read a few other books by this author and they have all been really good. I am looking forward to reading more from Debbie Herbert.

Five STARS  * * * * *