Excerpt: Stone Guardian (Masonry, Magic, and Love, #1) Gayle Katz + giveaway

Stone Guardian (Masonry, Magic, and Love, #1)
Gayle Katz
March 4th 2022
Genres: Paranormal, Romance
No Steam! No Spice! Gargoyles are immovable statues of stone. Lifeless, the librarian thought, until one of them takes flight to save her from an untimely demise.

A kindhearted but lonely librarian. Nancy is drowning under the weight of an abusive boyfriend, failing grades, and looming unemployment. While at work, she confides her deepest, darkest secrets to the gargoyle perched near her desk. But she’s unprepared when the strange stone statue comes to life.

A gentle gargoyle born under a curse. Treyton can’t believe it. In the past century that he’s been guarding the beloved Victorian library he calls home, the lonesome man never had anyone notice him until now. And he’s enchanted by the beautiful woman yearning for true love under his watchful gaze. But the witch who gave him life wants him back. And she’s willing to kill anyone who stands in her way.

As his vile witch plots against them, will Nancy and Treyton be torn apart forever, or can they overcome the evil threatening their love — and their lives?

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EXCERPT:
It was the screams that woke Nancy.

They were bloodcurdling, gut-wrenching howls filled with nothing but pain. It was unlike anything Nancy had ever heard before.

Gasping for breath, Nancy’s eyes flew open. She pitched forward and peered around her with bleary eyes, trying to figure out which of her neighbors must have been shrieking … but instead of her ceiling and her warm blankets, she found herself lying in a heap on the side of a dirt road.

Above her, gray clouds swirled through the frigid night. Snowflakes drifted down and clung to her lashes and her hair.

Why was she outside? The last thing she remembered was diving into bed after Diana left.

Panic filled her as she rolled clumsily onto her arms and knees, finding her legs twisted and tangled in endless yards of fabric. It was only when she managed to drag herself to her feet by gripping a lantern-lit street post that she realized she was no longer in her Wonder Woman pajamas. She was dressed in a long-sleeved frock that swirled around her ankles. She grabbed at the thick fabric, tugging and pulling at it, until she realized that she was wearing some sort of antiquated dress and a petticoat.

“I must be dreaming,” Nancy whimpered, but she was hardly able to hear herself over the screams still echoing around her.

Her chest heaving, Nancy stumbled down the dirt road. She had to find someone, anyone, to tell her where she was and what was going on. This place was unrecognizable to her. There were only ten houses on this small road, as well as a building Nancy assumed was some sort of general store. There was also something almost familiar about the budding town, though Nancy could not put her finger on what it was—especially when she realized that flames licked up toward the sky from most of the buildings. Heat emanated from them, battling with the wintry chill of the air.

Nancy froze. She could only stare as the townspeople ran around wildly and begged for help. Suddenly, men on horses charged through the village, some swinging swords and guns while others aimed flaming arrows at people and homes.

“The outsiders are attacking!” someone screamed before getting cut down before Nancy’s very eyes.

“No … no!” shrieked Nancy. “Wake up, please! I don’t want to be here anymore!”

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Daring Women. Dangerous Worlds.

Gayle is a fan of zombies, sci-fi fantasy romance, and psychological horror—though not necessarily in that order. She writes the kinds of books she wants to read but often can’t find. Hoping to scare you, make you swoon, and root for her characters, her love of kick-butt heroines and sassy snark shines through in her work.

Born and raised outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gayle lives with her husband and they are currently working on their own happily ever after.

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Book Review: Shadow (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 2) by Christi J. Whitney

Shadow (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 2)
by Christi J. Whitney
June 2nd 2016

by HarperVoyagerUK
Pages: 341
The second volume in this incredible YA trilogy. When stone hearts break they shatter.

Sebastian Grey used to be a normal teenager. Now he’s a creature whose sole purpose is to be a guardian for secretive gypsy clans.

When the Romany gypsies need his help, Sebastian is given a second chance to protect Josephine Romany – the girl he loves. But this is no easy task when some of them think he’s as bad as the shadow creatures attacking their camp.

Yet to keep Josephine safe, Sebastian might have to embrace his darker side. Even if that means choosing between his humanity and becoming the monster everyone believes him to be.

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As the second book in this YA trilogy continues, all of Sebastian’s friends graduate from high school as he continues to struggle with what he has become. He doesn’t fit in with his friends anymore and even though he is part of the Corsi clan he doesn’t really fit in with them either. They’ve done a great job of helping him and accepting him but still won’t look him in the eyes most of the time. When Nicholas Romany, the head of the Romany clan shows up in town again and asks Sebastian to fulfill his destiny as Josephine’s guardian, his heart is filled with hope for the first time in forever.

Being a teenager is hard enough but finding out you’re a gargoyle and a guardian to boot is even harder. The story is very relatable to teenagers and has a nice mix of romance as well. The sparks between Josephine and Sebastian are fantastic! Even though Sebastian is a gargoyle I found myself secretly cheering for him to win the girl and of course knock out his competition who is a complete jerk.

Review: Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1) 

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Christi J. Whitney is a former high school theatre director with a love for the arts. She lives just outside Atlanta with her husband and two sons. When not spending time with them or taking a ridiculous number of trips to Disney World, she can be found directing plays, making costumes for sci-fi/fantasy conventions, obsessing over Doctor Who, watching superhero movies, or pretending she’s just a tad bit British.

Book Review: How To Seduce A Gargoyle in 10 Days (A Wicked Tale) by Saranna DeWylde + giveaway

How To Seduce A Gargoyle in 10 Days
by Saranna DeWylde
A Wicked Tale
ARe Books
Genre: M/F, Paranormal , PNR
Got gargoyle?

Ginger Butterbean would like to, but she’s not sure how to go about it. Her marriage of a hundred years has crumbled to dust and she’s worried her witchy bits might be so full of cobwebs, they’ve malfunctioned.

She needs sexy gargoyle Slade Nightwing to remind her of what it means to be a witch and that love isn’t just a fairytale.

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This is a very short and steamy read. It's all witchy bits and warlock wands. If you want to get a little taste of this magic world, then give this speedy read a try!

I would have liked to read something a tad bit longer, but for what you get there was a good helping of romance all laced with an adult Harry Potter feeling. While the main couple have a very rushed experience, things get hot and heavy pretty fast. It's maybe more of a sex slave type of book then anything else. Even though she seems to be the one giving more then receiving. But hey, with jacked up men this hot...who the hell cares!

Some funny-snarky parts add to the overall story, if you want to try a quick read that's entertaining then this one may just be for you!

Getting 3 Sheep

KD

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Saranna DeWylde has always been fascinated by things better left in the dark. She wrote her first story after watching The Exorcist at a slumber party. Since then, she’s published horror, romance and narrative nonfiction. Like all writers, Saranna has held a variety of jobs, from operations supervisor for an airline, to an assistant for a call girl, to a corrections officer. But like Hemingway said, “Once writing has become your major vice and greatest pleasure, only death can stop it.” So she traded in her cuffs for a full-time keyboard. She loves to hear from her readers.

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Sheep Book Review: Revelation by Randi Cooley Wilson

Revelation (The Revelation Series Book 1)

By: Randi Cooley Wilson 

314 Pages

Mature Young Adult/New Adult Paranormal Romance.

Plot: 

A DIVINE SECRET, 
A LOYAL PROTECTOR, 
A FORBIDDEN LOVE. 
Eve Collins starts her freshman year at college blissfully unaware that one revelation will challenge everything she’s believed to be true about her family, life, and future, and right in the midst of it all is Asher St. Michael. Mysterious and aloof, Asher is appointed to protect Eve at all costs. Bound by his oath of loyalty to mankind, loving her is forbidden. Dark and enigmatic, Gage Gallagher may be even more dangerous to Eve than the demonic army that hunts her. Caught in the middle of a centuries old war, Eve must choose sides knowing that the wrong choice will cost more than just her life. Can Asher and Eve fulfill their destinies or will their love destroy everything? Revelation is a journey of self-discovery, love, and sacrifice. 

This one is most definitely a young adult book, I didn't feel it even crossed into the new adult realm at all. The romance is sparse and PG rated, younger girls can read this one for sure. 

I'm not a hugh fan of soft PNR and it showed while reading this one. There are some elements I really did like, but overall the world was too soft and not nearly dark enough to keep me really wanting to read what happened next. 

Some overuse of the same phrasing of words got a tad annoying, the main character Eve is supposed to be heavily guarded by her gargoyle buddies. As someone who holds a lot of power in a good vs evil war, you would think this is a key element to the story. But the author takes adventure and throws the bad guys in her face every time one of the guards turns around. 

Things get worse when an archangel comes down to tell Eve she can't hook up with her sexy guard man Asher. He's a bit whiny at times and a little too emo for me, but he sounds like he's got a great body. So...points for that and we can look over all the rest! Yes, that was shallow to say. However, all of this "He can't be with you, he's here to only protect you" was very predictable. 

The only real twist happens at the very end, and I can't even tell you about it without spoiling the whole thing! Overall, I recommend this one to folks who like YA or the younger reading crowd

3 'is that a stone in your pocket?' Sheep 

KD 

Book Review: Queen of Hearts by Kristen Painter

Queen of Hearts: Sin City Collectors Novella(Sin City Collectors)
by Kristen Painterebook
Published July 1st 2014

Welcome to Las Vegas, home of the Sin City Collectors. The job description is easy: Bring the offending supernatural in to the Boss and don’t ask any questions.

Feline shifter Claudette Marchon traded life as a showgirl to become a Sin City Collector, giving up the glamour to earn some serious cash in order to buy her own business. Mission accomplished, she now runs a pawn shop specializing in gems and jewelry.

Life is good until a Collection job requiring her specific skill set lures her back in. The Queen of Hearts, a museum-worthy ruby and diamond necklace has been stolen from the Boss’s private collection and she’s his last hope to do what two other Collectors have already failed to do. Bring in the necklace. And the thief.

But gargoyle Jason Tennant isn’t quite the dangerous criminal Claudette expects. In fact, he’s not a thief at all. He’s former Special Ops and being set up by the real mastermind, forcing her to decide between the man she’s falling for and the man she works for. Proving Jason innocent may risk the Boss’s wrath, but Claudette’s heart says it’s a gamble worth taking.

What’s Collected in Vegas, stays in Vegas.

Claudette Marchon, a shifter and former Sin City Collector, is called back into service when a special collection needs to be made. Her target is Jason Tennant, gargoyle and supposedly dangerous criminal. However, Claudette quickly discovers that things aren’t as they seem and that Jason isn’t what they think he is. She needs to make a choice between her job and the man who she thinks she is falling for.

Being a novella it was a short easy read. The attraction between the two characters is instant. How could it not be? Claudette is a gorgeous shifter, who’s smart and sexy. Jason, the criminal at large, is a sweet and gorgeous man with a rock hard body. It’s no wonder they have trouble fighting the attraction. However, it might it be too quick? Maybe, but being a novella we have to remember we are not dealing with a full-length novel. I would have to guess it’s extremely difficult to fit too much detail into just over a hundred pages. So, things happen quickly which makes the pace of the book really fast but kind of leaves you wishing there was a little more to the story.

Does that mean it feels incomplete? No, not at all. The author definitely wraps it up and it feels finished, it just feels a little light if you know what I mean.

3.5 Short Sheep

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Kristen Painter likes to balance her obsessions with shoes and cats by making the lives of her characters miserable and surprising her readers with interesting twists. She currently writes award-winning urban fantasy for Orbit Books.

Spotlight: Trapped In Stone (Dark vs. Light) by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom + giveaway

Trapped In Stone (Dark vs. Light) 

By: Linda Thomas-Sundstrom
Released: August 30, 2013

The forces of Good and Evil are vying for the soul of one man on top of Notre Dame Cathedral. A woman who loves him has vowed to change his fate . . .Her lover's soul is at stake . . . She has vowed to change his fate. 

Tristan is trapped in a grotesque stone form on Notre Dame Cathedral's Galley of Chimeras for 364 days a year, only to be freed on the 365th. He has only one night to breathe again, regain his human shape, and find a replacement for himself from the busy night-time streets of Paris. But there are obstacles - some of them his dark neighbors on that rooftop. Some are worse than that. And then there is Izzy, the woman he loves, and who has stood beside him, awaiting his very few hours of freedom. Will Tristan make it this year? How many times has he failed? Time has stood still for Tristan, but how long will his lover wait for him, confusing both sides of the Afterlife in what is actually a masterminded battle for his soul . . . and hers?

this is the pic of Tristan Linda posted to her FB page

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Linda Thomas-Sundstrom is an award-winning author of paranormal romance novels and novellas, with books published by Kensington Brava, Dorchester, Amazon Montlake, and Harlequin Nocturne.

Linda lives in the west, and is a teacher by day and a writer by night. She lives with her family on a ranch, and truly believes that "paranormal" is her middle name.

A fan of all things gothic, Linda writes fast-paced, atmospheric paranormal and urban fantasy romances that tweak the genre into tasty, sexy, believable fare. More than anything, she hopes you'll come along on this wild, wonderful ride with her.

Book Review: Alchemystic by Anton Strout

Alchemystic (The Spellmason Chronicles #1)
By: Anton Strout

AN OLD FRIEND OF THE FAMILY…
Alexandra Belarus is a struggling artist living in New York City, even though her family is rich in real estate, including a towering Gothic Gramercy Park building built by her great-great-grandfather. But the truth of her bloodline is revealed when she is attacked on the street and saved by an inhumanly powerful winged figure. A figure who knows the Belarus name…

Lexi’s great-great-grandfather was a Spellmason—an artisan who could work magic on stone. But in his day, dark forces conspired against him and his, so he left a spell of protection on his family. Now that Lexi is in danger, the spell has awoken her ancestor’s most trusted and fearsome creation: a gargoyle named Stanis.

Lexi and Stanis are equally surprised to find themselves bound to each other. But as they learn to work together, they realize that only united can they save the city they both love…

Urban fantasy has more than its fair share of monsters, but I don't recall too many gargoyles appearing in the genre. Well, maybe Anton Strout had a similar mindset and decided to feature one in the first book of his new series, the Spellmason Chronicles.

Lexi is a struggling artist, at least in her mind. She's the daughter of one of New York's wealthiest real estate magnates, so I wonder how much of her life is a genuine struggle. She's attacked on her way home one night, until her attacker suddenly disappears, then shows up dead in the park next door, like the fella had been dropped from a great height--and his head caved in by something with incredible strength.

She doesn't know it yet, but she has a guardian angel. Or rather a guardian gargoyle, a dormant being alive once more named Stanis that's awakened with an innate compulsion to protect Lex and her family. Lexi's brother doesn't fair as well, however, as he's seemingly crushed underneath a collapsed building owned by their family. Some unknown entity is out to destroy the family, and as Lexi investigates she quickly realizes it's all connected to her family's secret past and the mysterious creature watching over her from above.

It took a considerable amount of reading before I started to think of Lexi as anything other than a spoiled brat. She's downright precious compared to the rest of her family, with a domineering father, emotionally detached mother, and near-sociopathic brother, but being the best of a bad bunch isn't exactly an endearing quality. Her progression through the novel helps her improve somewhat, as she discovers her abilities as a Spellmason (someone with the ability to control and manipulate stone), but by the end of the book I still didn't find her all that likable.

As for Stanis, the gargoyle conflicted with concealing his existence from humanity and protecting Lexi, he had an enjoyable fish-out-of-water appeal. There's a surprisingly dark tinge to the character though, considering how light and campy the tone of this novel is. In the backdrop of a new adult adventure story, Stanis is an unsophisticated and violent character, showing no qualms in delivering vicious beatdowns on Lexi's enemies. That's tempered with a growing attraction to her and comedic interactions with her two best friends.

The dialogue is stilted in a few spots, wooden in others, but the action and mystery throughout the novel are handled well, with enough laid out at the end of the novel to properly set up the sequel due out later this year. In TV terms, I had my hopes up for something with a bit of a Buffy vibe, and wound up with a book more akin to Charmed. If you're a fan of that, you're in for a treat. Anything more than that, you might feel let down.

3 1/2 Sheep

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Fantasy author Anton Strout was born in the Berkshire Hills mere miles from writing heavyweights Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville and currently lives in the haunted corn maze that is New Jersey (where nothing paranormal ever really happens, he assures you). 

He is the author of the Simon Canderous urban fantasy series and Alchemystic, book one of the upcoming Spellmason Chronicles for Ace Books, a division of Penguin Group (USA). Anton is also the author of many short tales published in anthologies by DAW Books.

The Once & Future Podcast is his latest project, where he endeavors as Curator of Content to bring authors and readers together through a weekly news show format.

He has been a featured author guest of honor, speaker and workshop leader at San Diego Comic-Con, Gencon, New York Comic-Con, the Brooklyn Book Festival and many other conventions.
In his scant spare time, his is a writer, a sometimes actor, sometimes musician, occasional RPGer, and the worlds most casual and controller smashing video gamer. He currently works in the exciting world of publishing and yes, it is as glamorous as it sounds.

Guest Post: Darkness Avenged by Alexandra Ivy Blog Tour + giveaway

Today PNR author Alexandra Ivy is sharing some of her favorite quotes from Levet (Guardians of Eternity #9.5) to help celebrate the release of Darkness Avenged (Guardians of Eternity #10). After you enter the tour wide contest check out the series spotlight after the page break. This series has some sexy covers you don't want to miss!

Levet’s Top Lines

“Ah.” He gave a ridiculous wiggle of his thick brow. “In that case I do not suppose you are imagining I’m Brad Pitt?”

“I hate to interrupt such a touching scene but those hellhounds are not going to wait for you two to play kissy face. So, unless you intend to nail a chunk of roast beef to my butt and have me run around as a distraction I would suggest we prepare for battle.”

“Food?” The miniature beast sighed in pleasure. “Ah, you are an angel.”
Ariyal snorted. “You just consumed an entire deer.”
“There is always room for cake.”

“Is that any way to speak to a demon who is attempting to save your sausage?” the aggravating demon mocked.
Styx scowled. “What the…”
“Bacon,” Darcy explained.

“Bah.” Levet rubbed his stunted horn. “She is making me nutmeg.”

Levet blinked at the odd words. “But of course you have heard of me. Who has not?” he demanded. “I am a warrior of great renown.”

“Ah, dearest Maman, how is the loathsome old bat?”

“Très bien,” the gargoyle sniffed. “You are the panty boss.”

“It worked.” His wings stirred the dark air with a flutter of excitement. “By my father’s stone balls, it worked.”

Levet (Guardians of Eternity #9.5)
Just released on March 26, 2013
Gargoyles do not admire difference--and Levet is undeniably different. Of miniscule stature, rather beastly looks, and with fragile, delicate wings, even his family has shunned him, banished him from his beloved Paris. That he is the only gargoyle ever to help defeat the Dark Lord and his hordes of minions makes no impression. But now Levet has come home, determined to be restored to the official Gargoyle Guild. To do so, he must confront the most feared gargoyle in all of Europe. The one who tried to kill him as a child: his own mother. . .

With few allies, Levet's survival may depend on the aid of two strangers: Valla, a beautiful but damaged nymph, and Elijah, the fiercely possessive, love-struck vampire clan chief to whom she can't quite surrender--unless Levet has something to do with it. . . 

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Darkness Avenged (Guardians of Eternity #10)
Release Date: May 28, 2013
THE SEARCH FOR A TRAITOR
As the demon world celebrates the defeat of the Dark Lord, the vampire Santiago’s mood remains bleak. He still yearns for the sensual, raven-haired Nefri, who has inexplicably disappeared. But brooding for Nefri is a luxury that Santiago does not have. His traitorous sire, Gaius, is unleashing a violent scourge upon the mortal world, and Santiago must stop him before it’s too late...
LEADS TO A DANGEROUS SEDUCTION
To her dismay, the all-powerful Oracles have sent Nefri on her own mission to find Gaius, and failure is not an option. Nefri’s search leads her to the vampire’s abandoned lair—and straight into Santiago’s path. It’s clear Santiago intends to seduce her, but then an ancient, banished evil reappears, threatening to thrust the world into a madness it cannot survive...

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Alexandra Ivy is the New York Times bestselling author of the Guardians of Eternity series, the Immortal Rogues series and the Sentinels.

Alexandra graduated from Truman University with a degree in theatre before deciding she preferred to bring her characters to life on paper rather than stage. She currently lives in Missouri with her extraordinarily patient husband and teenage sons.

Ivy's DARKNESS AVENGED Blog Tour Schedule

May 27 - June 9

5/27- The Jeep Diva (interview & review)

5/27- Under the Covers (guest post)

5/28- Books-n-Kisses (interview)

5/28- Musings From An Addicted Reader (series spotlight)

5/29- Cocktails and Books (interview)

5/29- Books, Books & More Books (series spotlight and review)

5/30- Mad Hatter Reads (guest post)

5/30- Vampires, Werewolves & Fairies Oh My! (series spotlight)

5/30- Scenes From A Chaotic Mind (series spotlight)

5/31- Book Lovin Mamas (guest post)

5/31- Bookin' It Reviews (series spotlight)

6/01- Book Lovers Hideaway (guest post)

6/01- Page Flipperz (series spotlight)

6/02- Wicked Readings by Tawania (series spotlight)

6/02- Froggarita's Bookcase (interview & series spotlight)

6/03- The Reading Cafe (guest post, series spotlight & review)

6/03- Redheaded Bookworm (series spotlight)

6/04- Paranormal Haven (guest post)

6/04- Darker Passions (series spotlight)

6/05- Romance Junkies (interview)

6/05- A Total Book Nerd (interview)

6/06- Jocelyn Dex Blog (mini interview & book spotlight)

6/06- All The Fun Starts After Dark (series spotlight & review)

6/06- Urban Girl Reader (series spotlight)

6/07- I Smell Sheep (guest post)

6/08- Book Monster Reviews (guest post)

6/08- Literal Addiction (guest post)

6/08- United by Books (interview)

6/09- GraveTells (guest post)

6/09- Riverina Romantics (series spotlight) 

TOUR GIVEAWAY DETAILS: 

Alexandra is giving away the following prizes on her tour: 

GRAND PRIZE: 

1 - $50.00 Gift card to Amazon 

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2 - winners will receive a $10.00 Gift card to Amazon or B&N (winners choice) 

OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL READERS AS WELL. (International winner will get Amazon gift card)

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Sheep Book Review: Stone Cold Seduction by Jess Macallan

When a regular night of Robin Hood-ery results in the manifestation of some, um, unusual paranormal abilities, perfume-maker Elleodora Fredricks realizes the normal world she lives in isn't quite... normal. And neither is she, thanks to her father, king of the shadow elves. Not only is he evil incarnate and the reason Elle moonlights as a burglar-someone has to take care of all his victims-he's stolen her memories.

And only reading her fate can fix that.

Good thing she's got a trio of hotties willing to help her find said fate, but only if she gives them something in return. Saving her oracle BFF's fiance, falling in love with the gargoyle, and making up for breaking the phoenix's heart ought to be a piece of cake for the princess of the shadow elves.

If only the king didn't want his daughter dead...

Jess has crated a new and captivating world full of Shadow/Light Elves, Oracles, Phoenixes :swooning: and Gargoyles :swooning yet, again. This is the first book in the Set In Stone trilogy. I am a big fan of trilogies because you get a complex story with closure in sight. The second and third books come out March and April 2012 so there isn’t a long wait and considering the cliff hanger on this one I am glad.

The story is fast paced at breakneck speed, but it is at the expense of creating characters without much depth. In the case of this story I didn’t mind so much because it is so entertaining! The main character, Elle, thinks she is just an ordinary girl until she starts to exhibit some unusual abilities. She finds out her memories have been tampered with and she is actually the daughter of the Shadow Elf King and in a whole lot of trouble. I love Elle’s attitude. She is written with just the right amount of clever snarkiness.

Now let’s talk about smoldering alpha males (you knew I would). Elle is being pursued by two OMG perfect lovers. First there is Jax, a gargoyle shifter. Gargoyles serve the Shadow Elves. Who knew they could be so sexy? When Jax turns to stone he is more like a smooth Greek statue that is just as flexible as his human form, but can crush you without much effort. He can also turn specific *parts of himself to stone at will (hubba, hubba). Elle is his fated mate and he will have you swooning with the way he loves her, but he has some very dark secrets that Elle might not be able to forgive.

Enter, MacLean. He is a Phoenix shifter and they serve the Light Elves. Elle is also his fated mate (I know, lucky damn girl) and she was once engaged and very much in love with him, but her evil father has stolen all her memories of this supernatural world she is part of and sent her to live as a human. Elle has fallen in love with Jax, but her memories of MacLean start to come back. This is setting up a tumultuous love triangle that will leave someone with a broken heart. The author has said Elle will end up picking one over the other by the end of the trilogy and that the one who is dumped will get his own story, hopefully with a HEA! At this point I want her to pick Jax, but I think MacLean will shine in the next book leaving the reader and Elle with a very difficult choice.

This is quick, light, entertaining reading with all the right PNR and Urban Fantasy elements and is well worth your time.

3.5 Swooning Sheep

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