Revisiting Ian

 

It's been almost ten years since I read The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Mackenzies Series Book 1) by Jennifer Ashley.  Ten years since I first met Ian, and yet, it seems like yesterday. 

I was on Facebook a few days ago, scrolling through my news feed. I came across a post from a reader who had just discovered Lord Ian Mackenzie's story. The reader's excitement and joy from reading that novel was made very clear.  A rather robust comment thread ensued with most waxing poetic about how much they enjoyed Ian's story, the romance and the happy ever after.  I had so much fun reading all the comments. 

Even after ten years, Ms. Ashley's story continues to reach new readers who then become fans of the author's Mackenzie family - all because of one fictional hero, a man named Ian. 

After seeing all that new reader enthusiasm, it inspired the desire to re-read the book, again. Well, I've 'organized' my keeper shelf quite a few times over ten years, and I can't find it.  However, thanks to the advancement of audio-books, I was delighted to stumble across a new possibility.  A few months shy of the anniversary of discovering my perfect book-boyfriend, Ms. Ashley issued an Audible version just in time for Christmas!  I couldn't believe my good luck!

Yes, I bought it. Immediately!  I wish I could say that I listened to it as fast but I haven't - yet.  I'm saving it for a long weekend, perhaps a stay-cation, where I can have uninterrupted ME-time.  I haven't even checked out the new Bridgerton series on Netflix. I've read books in the series but again, I need that me-time to just sit and absorb the romance escapism that Ms. Quinn is known for, translated to television.  

As for the reason for my post, I really wanted to share the enjoyment of seeing that Ian still has the ability to captivate new readers even after all these years. Unfortunately, there's no one in my "family bubble" that reads what I read, or even cares to read fiction, never mind 'romance'.  So, here I am, revisiting Lord Ian Mackenzie, and confirming that no other book-boyfriend or hero has taken his place. There's just something about Ian. ❤