Sofia Palmalosi might be just the Strega who can save him. The 250-year-old family curse on his head will claim his life on his 30th birthday, the winter solstice. Will Sofia and Armend's great love beat a deadly curse? Read Solstice and find out. Solstice is a race against time to save Armend's life. Although, their love may be short lived because the ancestral curse will kill Armend on his 30th birthday which is just around the corner. The reader is hooked immediately when you learn of Sofia Palmalosi heralding from a long line of Strega's, and then the scintillating romance of Armend and Sofia kicks into high gear. Sparks will be soaring when dueling witches wield lethal wands, who will survive? And the exacting complications when seeking to dispel the curse.

Solstice spins into a precise yarn of an intriguing ancestral curse, and unfolds into a battle of magical prowess, of good witch versus psychopathic witch. Her accuracy in describing their implements, incantations and more of a Strega (an Italian name for witch) is uncanny. As with her first novel, Twin Flames, Debbie has delved into considerable research of the modern day witch and their beliefs. She tantalizes the reader to quickly turn the page wanting more. However the love always prevails.Debbie Christiana weaves an intricate tale in her second novel, Solstice. Their love sizzles on the pages and you'll find yourself cheering for their triumphs over a witch wannabe (but still strong enough mostly because she plays dirty) and weep with their falls, but to get dirty she must do one thing she strives not to. From the posh art gallery in New York to the ruins of Goddess Diana temple, you'll live the incredible journey along side Sofia and Armand. Only problem is that breaking this curse required more than she has to give. When she finds out about the centuries old curse put on Armand's head, she will stop at nothing to save her love. Despite everything she won't call on dark magic even when it is at her disposal. But she brings them cookies and hot drinks on the cold, rainy days. Even the local church puts on all kinds of demonstrations to drive her and her family away from the land.

Sofia is a powerful Strega and many seem to take a long step back when they find out about her. I enjoyed reading Debbie Christiana's 'Solstice'.

Solstice by Debbie Christiana