(Elder Races Series, Bk #8)
by Thea Harrison
Narrated By: Sophie Eastlake
Blurb:
In the latest Novel of the Elder Races, two souls who have long buried their passions are about to be consumed…
Ever since their scorching affair ended years ago, Julian, the Nightkind King, and Melisande, daughter of the Light Fae Queen, have tried to put the past behind them—and distance between them. But when a war breaks out between Julian and Justine, a powerful Vampyre of the Nightkind council, they find themselves thrown together under treacherous circumstances…
Kidnapped as leverage against Julian, Melly is convinced that her former lover won’t be rushing to her rescue. But when Julian gives himself up to save her, they both end up Justine’s captives. Armed only with their wits and their anger, Melly and Julian must work together to escape. But will they be able to ignore their complicated history, or will the fiery passion that once burned them blaze again?
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Viviana's Review:
This has become a comfort series for me. My “go to” series when I want to read a good story. “Midnight Kiss” is just that, a good story that came along right when I just wanted a fun read for me.
We were introduced to the hero and heroine in the previous book "Night's Honor" and the animosity they had for one another was evident. You just knew something BIG had occurred and that BOTH, yes both still had feelings for each other regardless of what they said.
The heroine is spunky and completely independent. She does not falter or play the damsel in distress. The hero, while a complete Alpha Male, is not a total ass. The reader is given glimpses of their past love and even the obvious current connection and we get the idea of what happened or rather what the hero believes to have happened. Throughout the majority of the book the heroine does not really know why he broke things off except he believes she was unfaithful and of course she argues to the contrary, and he does not believe her.
When they finally do actually talk about the “why” the relationship ended with details, a plot is discovered, and they realize they have been played. Okay - here is where I knew from the very beginning what was going on, and I so hoped the author was not going to play the obvious card but she did. Sigh. I was disappointed. Perhaps it was so obvious to me and the “How didn't anyone ever question that at the very beginning?” because I happen to be one (sorry, not saying due to spoilers… read and you’ll know) or what, but yeah it was just so obvious. It's also been done before! Another romance trope! Arg... so very disappointed.
The story line or ARC from the previous book does continue into this one, you might be able to read it as a stand alone, but I think this would dilute some of the emotion, and you may find yourself a tad bit lost with some of the information and perhaps even players. I loved the previous book, so I would recommend you read it.
Narrator's Review: Ahh Sophie Eastlake, how do I love thee as a narrator, let me count the ways.... YOU FREAKING ROCK! Sophie continues to bring this series to life! Throughout the book, I forget she's a female narrating male voices. She's THAT GOOD!
Overall, a comfort read that provides the reader with the HEA we want and a good read.
Rating: 3.5 Stars - I REALLY Liked It
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from PENGUIN GROUP Berkley Sensation in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
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