Nightwalker (The World of Nightwalkers, #5)

Nightwalker by Jacquelyn Frank
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Nightwalker was a great end in the series, at least I got the impression it was the end. The series may pick up with the new addition to the Nightwalker clan, only time will tell.

Picking up this book had to be done, I needed closure. This final chapter picks up right where Forged left us fighting the reincarnate God Apep. I strongly suggest reading at least 1-2 books before this one in the series in fear of being lost in the greater plot. You really get a sense of closure in the book it touches on past characters that were introduced and most even had their own book.

I feel really strongly about knowing how to kill off a character for the greater good of the series. You can always find a way to bring them back (wink). This is what diminished the stars on the review for me. I will not spoil it (completely) you cannot have a happy-ever-after for everyone, it isn't functional. I truly was disappointed that only the characters that I had No attachment to were the ones that perished. Where is the depth in that? Don't get me wrong when the shit hits the fan and I am crying thinking how unjust it was, later I applaud that same monumental moment it breathes life into the story. What is life without loss?

So in this last installment you get Kamen's resurrection of sorts. Not that he comes back again but it is his comeback story. The finality of his great misdeed that freed Apep and initially caused him to deflect to the good guys leaves him feeling worthless and he strives to find resolution. His found purpose in defeating the God has been established and he will make sure all the Nightwalkers will come together to break the curse. On this righteous path he gains a champion in a half-breed Wraith Vieve.

Vieve delivered the grand slam in this book, she brought all the bases in. I love everything about her. She was instrumental in making Kamen whole and in the act of championing for him she gained her own worth! She seemed to touch everyone in the story and even though she wasn't a full wraith she implemented herself in helpful ways.

This book jogged around a bit, I really think it was a closing to the series rather than Kamen and Vieve's tale. This being said all in all you get closure on multiple levels but I still have questions.

Like what about Grey and the Unicorn...lol?

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Fate Undone

Fate Undone by Linsey Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I picked up the very first book in the Mythean Arcana series on pure chance, now I an anxiously waiting for the next fix like a junky. Each in its own right can be a standalone that's how easily you get swept up into the Mythean world. This series is quickly becoming an all time fav. for me. Each book highlights another love swept couple and the unique struggles that they'll face, much like any romance. Yet the game changer here is the well developed world of Mythean's, God's and Immortals each having different struggles and abilities along with the complexity of love...pure magic!

Loki and Sigyn's story is one of growth, self sacrifice and owning your shit, all the good bad and in between. After hundreds of years and new identities these two still harbor baggage and not the Louis Vuitton kind.

Loki the deceiver what wouldn't he do to out strategize his fate? All this maneuvering has brought him full circle with life. Once again in the vicinity of the only other person with whom he felt a connection with and happens to be the same person he renounced, Sigyn.

Sigyn harbors a lifetime (maybe several lifetimes) of anger and hurt. Just imagine how that can fester. She gave up being a God for the love of a controlling manipulative Ass. She doesn't even realize how pissed off she still is until he shows up bleeding in her home. Right away he needs something and has all this I'm Sorry shit but, she is trying to live for her and her alone. After being blackballed by the other Gods for her association with Loki, she is a remade woman. With a new name and loving community she adores...that is until she hears from said Controlling manipulator that her sanctuary and all she holds dear has a triple threat with nefarious intentions!Loki isn't a total lost cause, he not only sacrifices all he is to save the woman he loves he also risks it all for the Gods that condemned him. Their quest is crazy and in the tribulations they find the courage to forgive and heal. Oh Yeah~

Don't get me wrong there is a ton that I didn't mention because you need to read the book, this one much like the others in the series is scorching in the bedroom! So thought out and lecherous in the most appealing way ever. I feel the heat was definitely turned up in this one. No Complaints here the build up and Climax were exquisite~

I find this series so thorough and unique from the thought concept of the plot to how gripping the characters are. Every book offers up diversity and passion not only the sexually charged kind either. The passion for living and acceptance, nothing is more rewarding than really connecting to a writer's work. Empathizing with the traits and thought process of the personalities to which you are reading about. That connection is the addiction, who hasn't been burned in life? Who doesn't like a comeback? A second chance? Isn't that the allure of a truly great read?

Well then pick up the book and give it a go!!

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Wolf with Benefits

Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read and diligently followed Shelly Laurenston’s Pride series like a total Shifter Groupie. Guilty as charged!! Always fascinated with Shifter stories there is just something about men and women that can morph into an animal counterpart that makes the paranormal fiction even better. When you look at everyday people their mannerisms seem to take after animals…at times. Shelly’s writing takes it a step farther.

The She-Jackal Antonella Jean-Louis Parker “Toni” for short was handed the short end of the stick when it came to destiny dealing out Prodigy status. Knowing full well her whole pack was granted a gift in various skill sets and her only skill was managing their egotistical, narcissistic little ass’s day in and day out. Schedule after schedule and class upon class her life was dedicated to organizing them and keeping the peace among the heathens. That is until she finds her talent for scheduling and managing the unmanageable can be used on a greater scale, like managing the Hockey team the Carnivores.

Toni has severe separation anxiety, she has dedicated so much of herself to helping her brothers and sisters attain their goals she has lost all sight on hers, which is the reason she a) has no boyfriend, and b) can’t get laid. All work and no play schedule is about to change and Ricky Lee is just the wolf for the job. Ricky Lee was such a great counterpart for Toni’s character. This easy going voyeur really supported Toni and helped her realize she was capable and had qualities that make her just as special as her prodigy family. She really finds her worth in this book and at the end she has this amazing moment with her parents. Not to mention she really kicks ass at her job and the outlandish fires that seem to come up to test her, you do not mess with a she-jackal or her kin! Ever!!

Ricky Lee Reed is a curious wolf who loves to be entertained. His first encounter with Toni was nothing but shear entertainment especially when he realized the “Are you my daddy”, line she had her siblings use was just to mislead. When he realized Toni was nothing short of a maelstrom of funny and outlandish comic relief at least that is how he interprets the antics of her brood, following her around to see what happens seems like the right thing to do.

This continued in the norm for SL books, this means you have characters so define you may just write them a Christmas card, that is how dynamic they are! I am never more amazed as I am reading these books; this one in particular was so F@#king hilarious I was laughing-out-loud so often people probably thought I had issues. *Warning do not read this book in libraries* Toni’s siblings had me rolling with the simple way they executed their opinion and cut you down to size effortlessly. I swear I love Kyle!! And Freddy.

I cannot put my finger on one reason why these books standout for me the world they live in is just like the real world with the obvious exceptions. The supporting characters are much like your own crazy family they pop in and out of this book and sometimes newbies are introduced like Livy… OMG I am going to read Bite Me very soon, I missed that one somehow. Let’s not forget the action (in many ways) but the threat still persist in the shifter community and I think with the new players looking into the people hunting down shifters and stuffing them for trophies will soon be put down. These books aren’t overly sexual, (that is possible… sort of) you do get the idea and the imagery is Lovely but it isn't borderline erotica…lol For those of you that don’t care for the freak in the sheets time. I personally feel this book like the others in the series is a 5 star read in every way!

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