Hourglass
Author: Myra McEntire
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Emerson Cole is different. She sees things; weird things that she can’t explain. Ghosts. She’s tried absolutely everything to get rid of the visions. She’s been to institutions, she’s tried medicine. Nothing works. Until her brother calls in a consultant from a mysterious organization called the Hourglass.

Michael Weaver is different than all of the other consultants Emerson has seen. For one thing, he’s gorgeous. And young. Emerson is drawn to him; it’s like some strange energy keeps forcing them together, even though Michael insists that he can’t cross the professional line.

In the midst of Emerson’s frustrations with Michael, she learns that what she once thought was a curse was actually a gift; a gift that might just be able to save a life.

This book was pretty slow going for me at first. In fact, I started the book about a month ago but sort of dragged through the first half.  I should have powered through quicker though because once I hit around page 200, I was completely hooked and finished the final 200 pages in one sitting. I was absolutely captivated by the second half of this book.

I enjoyed Emerson as a main character. Her attitude and confidence were two qualities that I enjoy in any protagonist, but I especially loved how Emerson stood up to Michael throughout the book to prove that she could handle whatever was thrown at her. Emerson’s tough girl attitude probably also came from her deep and dark family past. My heart broke every time I thought about Emerson losing her parents at such a young age.

I wasn’t expecting to like the whole time traveling plot, but I actually found myself enjoying it. I don’t normally read sci-fi, so I wasn’t sure if this book was going to be my cup of tea anyway, but as I mentioned before, I ended up really enjoying it. I wish Emerson would have learned her secret a bit earlier in the book so we could have learned more about the Hourglass, but I’m guessing that will come in book two.

Speaking of the Hourglass, what a cool place! I loved learning about each character’s ability and how it could both help them and hurt them. I enjoyed seeing what most people would perceive to be a strength could actually be a flaw. Plus, introducing these new characters created a whole new dynamic to the book that didn’t really exist throughout the first half.

Michael and Kaleb…mmmm, two perfectly delightful, handsome main characters. Of course, I fell in love with the elusive, mysterious Michael from the very beginning, but then rough, sexy Kaleb entered the story mid-way through and I was torn. There is so much to like about both boys. Michael is sweet and sensitive and always looking out for Emerson. Kaleb is a bit broken, but still strong and manly and there for Emerson at a time where she was feeling pretty low. Tough choice, that’s for sure.

HOURGLASS will take you on an emotional roller coaster full of highs and lows.  My absolute favorite part of this book was the fact that it mixed romance, mystery and a bit of paranormal. I like each of these genres on their own, but when they are put together, what an electrifying mix!

3/5