Mary Calmes

Audio Edition

I'm a bit torn about this. I have to say though that the narrator of this book was my favorite out of all of them and greatly enhanced my enjoyment.

It's been approximately 12 years since Jory and Sam first met and though they've thankfully matured a bit and have become settled, their love has not diminished. This last chapter was definitely more mellow, the hijinks not even close to being crazy. I'm still on the fence whether I missed it or not.

As I've said before, and I'll say it again, I appreciate Mary Calmes giving us a look at these two living their daily lives and this book has it in spades. So if you're ok with plenty of on page kid cuteness and Jory going through the motions of managing the household, then this is for you. There is a minor mystery that involves a case Sam is working on that brings with it a mini relationship crisis. How they discuss and handle it; what's revealed is just probably the best part of this book.

What I like about this series overall is that their passion for each other has never wavered through all the shenanigans they have gone through. So yes, I love growly possessive Sam and the heat level is pretty darn good which gives this extra points. If you've gotten this far on the Jory train I don't think many will be disappointed with the conclusion - because I wasn't. Enjoy!


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3.5 Stars

Despite my absolute adoration of Marshals, I’ve always felt Calmes’s brand of OTT crazy works more perfectly for the urban fantasy para/supernatural setting and here, as she incorporates her trademark shenanigans towards the legend and lore of vampires, it simply unfolds quite nicely.

Yes, there’s a beautiful human MC who’s clueless of his own irresistible attraction, whose unassuming charming self lures everyone and anyone to his inner circle and that of course, includes vampires. When he saves an important member of the Prince’s entourage, it sets off a chain of events that cannot be undone.

Ensue the requisite insta lust and love, mate bonds, and always those hateful people who are gonna fucking hate, resulting in some well deserved, though never enough, gory violence. Par for the course a’la Change of Heart vibes, this tosses in some new terms, plenty of kick ass warriors, and gleeful peripheral pairings that made me smirk. Don’t forget the nonsensical convos, claiming alpha posturing, and smexy smex that always make me roll my eyes but nevertheless, still gets me to smile and swoon.

Calmes doesn’t fail her fans here. I look forward to the sequel and hope this is another long running series to be addicted to!… (more)

3.5 Stars for the story - Audio Edition

What can I say that you don't already know?? This was yet another roller coaster ride on the Jory train!

I found this to be a bit more explicit than the previous installments, though the onscreen time with our favorite couple was quite less than usual, as Sam worked undercover and Jory continued to find himself in unbelievable situations. Truly, really, unbelievable situations - I kid you not.

What stayed the same though was their love for each other. Sam is such a possessive badass and Jory continues to hold court with just his presence alone. You either love him… or love him. There's obviously no choice in the matter.


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This audio installment was by a different narrator than the first two volumes. Jeff Gelder's performance made it hard to distinguish different characters thus creating confusion for me at times.… (more)