DRAWN Reviews

Reviews are rolling in for my new paranormal YA romance novel Drawn.  I’ll update this page as more come in…

*rated a “best book,” the highest praise – and reserved for only a few
I was drawn (pun intended) into this book from the first page and couldn’t put it down...The setting is wonderful… This story is so deftly created… It has the perfect amount of romance, and enough action and suspense to keep the most distracted reader turning the pages.
– Long and Short Reviews 

*will curl your toes
The characters are all wonderful, filling in two worlds with real people and making you feel like you’re there. The main romance is heartrendingly sweet and will curl your toes.
– Clean Romance Reviews

*thoroughly enchanting
This is a thoroughly enchanting novel. The characters are beautifully written, and the story is witty, charming, and an utter delight to read. I could not put it down. This is a fantastic romantic and tender story that will continue to enchant readers for years to come. 4.5 Stars. A Night Owl Reviews Top Pick.
– Night Owl Reviews

*drawn to this book
I enjoyed it…was particularly drawn to this book…castles, kings, earls, horses, moats, and medieval intrigue – one of my favorite time periods.
– Donna, Eve’s Fan Garden

*look no further
Mysterious and enchanting, DRAWN is a breath of fresh air. If you are looking for a page turner with a unique twist, then look no further.
– TwilightMOMS.com

*fell in love with the entire story
A fun, historical time travel full of creativity, beautiful scenes, and an engrossing mystery…I fell in love with the entire story…the setting was mostly amazing. The castle that Michelle meets Christopher in is spectacular.  And going back in time during that setting? Brilliant…I haven’t read too many time travel books and none that had such pure romance and a true mystery element to it…Their romance was very beautiful and endearing. I didn’t want to see it end. 5 STARS
— The Cozy Reader

*enjoyable read
Drawn has it all, 3 guys who are completely different, a castle, ghosts, an Earl who is in a spot of trouble, lest he know it, a girl who has a complicated family and a love that can endure centuries…an enjoyable read.
– Novels on the Run

*captivating…haunting
A lushly romantic ghost story…captivating and haunting. I didn’t want it to end.
– Cyn Balog, author of paranormal YA novels Fairy Tale, Sleepless, and Starstruck

*magical
…a wonderfully spooky tale of romance and discovery. It’s a magical exploration of the unconquerable power of love. Highly recommended!
— Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & Ruin and Dust & Decay

*deftly entwines romance and mystery
In DRAWN, Marie Lamba deftly entwines romance and mystery, past and present, into a page-turning adventure. Buy it today and I promise you’ll be finished reading far too quickly!
— Joy Nash, USA Today bestselling paranormal romance author of The Immortals series, The Grail King and The Unforgiven

*kept me turning the page
I really enjoyed this story. It has everything. Mystery, romance, adventure, and just enough of the paranormal. The characters are well drawn (sorry, I couldn’t resist) and the plot is tight. The pacing is terrific, and kept me turning the page. Readers should look forward to the arrival of Drawn.
– Stories. Read’em. Write’em.

*really, really liked how the author handled (the end)
As the story unfolds, Michelle grows as she comes against some very difficult things–including facing her own past and fears–and has a hard decision to make in the end. And the end? One, I didn’t see it coming. And two, I really, really liked how the author handled it. I don’t know if there will be a sequel or not, but if there is, I’ll definitely be reading it.
— Danyelle Leafty, Myth-Takes

*swoon
A clever and enjoyable paranormal romance with a love affair that fans of the genre are sure to swoon over.
— Tara Calaby, Agrippina Legit

*has it all
This is one of those books that has it all: romance, adventure, time travel, some creepy elements, a plot steeped in medeival history, and ghosts. What really makes the story work though is a lead protagonist that is impossible not to love. Her life is filled with adversity, from her psychic mother who left her to her grieving father to trying to fit in at school, and her troubles only increases when Christopher starts appearing to her. Yet she never backs down, and while uncovering the secrets of Christopher’s past, she also starts to make sense of her own life.
— Lucas Mangum’s Dark Dimensions

*won’t want to put it down!
Characters are drawn together by romance, friendship, and hate. Michelle and her friends are drawn into a mystery. And the reader is drawn into this book, and it never lets go…DRAWN is a fast-paced adventure filled with romance, danger, intrigue, friendship, and humor… If you’re looking for a book with an engaging protagonist, captivating plot, and paranormal twist, this is for you. Just make sure to clear your calendar first, because once you start, you won’t want to put it down!
– The Author Chronicles

*will grab you and not let go
DRAWN is a romantic, historic captivating tale filled with danger, mystery, friendship, and love wrapped up with a delicious paranormal twist. A unique, must-read you won’t find anywhere else.
– Donna Galanti, Author