Book 60: The Winds of Salem by Melissa de la Cruz
Book 60: The Winds of Salem (Beauchamp Family #3).
Author: Melissa de la Cruz, 2013.
Genre: Paranormal Romance. Witchcraft. Mythic. Time Travel.
Other Details: ebook. 307 pages.
At the end of The Serpent's Kiss a member of the Beauchamp family was transported back in time to Salem Massachusetts, 1692 with no memory of who they are in the 21st Century. Separated from their memory and family they appear to lack the common sense to realise that it is unwise to use magical powers in a society where an accusation of witchcraft can lead to a death sentence. As a result things get complicated and dangerous quickly. Back in 21st Century North Hampton everybody else tries to sort out the situation especially when they learn of the dire consequences that will occur to all concerned if said person dies in the past.
I've refrained from naming the time traveller, even though there is a small group of candidates, as it is a spoiler for events in Book 2. I found The Winds of Salem somewhat better than The Serpent's Kiss and it did have a resolution rather than running on and on as some series do.
My timey-wimey wibbly wobbly alert sounded a fair amount, especially in the use of modern day language during the foray into the 17th Century. This likely would have driven me wild in another book but I was willing to excuse it as I wasn't expecting great literature or even well researched historical fiction.
I remain a little disappointed that the Lifetime series didn't go with the exiled gods/goddesses theme.
Cross-posted to 50bookchallenge.