Present day architect Tom Morgan could possibly have been the twelfth-century Donal Murchada, King of Leinster in Ireland, if his dreams are any indication. It seems wonderful to be a king in a previous time, but in real life, Tom is facing the same problems as in his dreams in the form of his lover’s husband, Stephen Ross. He is a powerful businessman who is not keen on handing over anything he considers his, and that includes his wife Alix Ross. When Tom met Alix, sparks were flying, but Stephen does not want to yield easily and will stop at nothing to maintain his status quo, even if it includes blackmail and violence. Will history be repeating itself in Tom Morgan’s life? Find out in Past Sin by Hilary Murray.

Past Sin by Hilary Murray is a contemporary romance story with a historical twist. The story is written well and the characters are easy to empathize with. The dreams were easily distinguishable from what is presently happening and it was written chronologically with the past interspersed. I could feel Tom’s emotions through the words and was rooting for him all throughout the book and, although Alix was married at the time, I thought they were meant to be together. I was with Tom when Stephen wasn’t making it easy for them to be with each other. I felt hopeless with Tom when it looked like they wouldn’t have a future. I just loved how the story was woven together. I was surprised but pleased with how the story ended, and loved I everything overall.

In Past Sin by Hilary Murray, Tom Morgan has accomplished a great deal in his life. A successful executive in a prestigious company, the sky’s the limit for his aspirations. When his nightly dreams begin to take over without warning, he is confused as well as distracted by this phenomenon. They feel so real that he begins to doubt his sanity. They take him back to twelfth century Ireland, to times of violent aggression and mighty aggressors. What is more unsettling is that one of these monstrous characters appears to be him.

When he meets Alix, his world is instantly transformed. She epitomises grace and love, but she is married. Her husband could do much damage to his business prospects, perhaps even more. Tom begins to wonder if his dreams are foretelling his future, rather than transporting him back to a past life. As the plot thickens, he finds himself fighting for the love of his life and for his own, and for family. In vain attempts to cling to all that he holds dear, he must face Stephen Ross, Alix’s husband, who claims he always gets what he wants. He’ll do whatever is necessary to get his way. No holds barred.

Past Sin by Hilary Murray is an excellent read. This is a superb and unique story of intrigue, romance, lust and loss. It is a mix of history and present day corporate life too. It grabs the reader and refuses to let go. I found myself hooked from the very first page, and did not lose interest. Well-written, with a good plot. This is a story with a difference and well worth reading. There is adult content but no profanity.