RIDING THE THUNDER—Asha and Jago’s story is a wonderful sequel to The Invasion of Falgonnon Isle.  It can easily stand alone, but, as the second in the Sisters of Colford Hall series, I especially enjoyed reading it after Falgonnon Isle.

Revenge is a family affair for the Mershams. The Mershams’ father committed suicide after being swindled by the Montgomerie girls’ grandfather. Now the Mershams are out to take what they feel is their due. While Desmond Mersham is on Falgannon Isle exacting vengeance on B.A. Montgomerie, brother Jago heads to Kentucky to avenge their father on B.A.’s sister Asha. One look at Asha has Jago regretting his pledge.

There’s more than one level of revenge at work in this book and more than one romance as well. Asha and Jago’s love affair in the present entwines with Laura Valmont and Tommy Grant’s in the past.  In 1964, young lovers Laura and Tommy are forced from the road in a fatal car accident. Now, their ghosts reside at the Windmill—Asha’s restaurant. They sit in their booth and dance as their songs play on the juke box, but their murderer walks free. However, when sinister actions threaten Asha, they don’t sit idly by.

Deborah MacGillivray intertwines the two stories, having Asha relive Laura’s memories. While Jago resolves his problems with the promised vengeance, otherworldly issues are also coming to a head. The reader joyfully anticipates what is going to happen and, in perfect romantic tradition, MacGillivray delivers.

I enjoyed Asha and Jago’s story and look forward to the next installment in the Sisters of Colford Hall series.