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Bound by Light (The Dark Crescent Sisterhood)

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This was the best book of the trilogy so far. I was nervous at first in regards to Jake being 7-8 when he was changed into a demon. I mean obviously he was no longer a child, yet he still had memories of being a little boy. Anna Windsor did excellent though and the reader no longer thinks of Jake in those terms.

Jake is special he has 'light' inside of him that allows him to heal sybils as well as himself. He fears though that he is not worthy of life and Merilee because of the atrocities he committed while his Talisman was being held against him. Merilee really shines in this book and we see the quiet strength explode from the previous two novels. Andy really, really, grows up, as a mother and as a cop. We see sides of characters that was previously understated or hidden completely.

Windsor grew as an author in this novel. Bound by Shadow was a great intro, but lacked a little in the plot/development; Bound by Flame really helped Windsor come in to her own and had great character development and intriguing story line. Bound by Light by far was a great ending to the trilogy and all the characters were tested and strengthened.

I sincerely hope that Windsor will visit the Dark Crescent Sisterhood again, and tell Andy's story and maybe another triads/quads. Definite read.

While his two brothers seem ecstatic over meeting their soul mates (see BOUND BY SHADOW and BOUND BY FLAME) Astaroth demon Jake Lowell feels alone as he just wants to regain his humanity. However, he knows that his fantasy will remain just a dream as the mage experts insist that is impossible. Still in spite of his depression and being manipulated by a malevolent using him as a stalker, he feels good for his brothers and follows the orders to protect the only non-pregnant Sybil triad sister air Sybil Merilee Alexander.

Meanwhile the Old One is leading his Legion on a quest to destroy humanity. This powerful demon knows the time is right as two of the Sybils are in delicate conditions. All he and his minion must do is kill the third one, Melanie. Jake finds his human side surface at the wrong time as he needs to keep the Sybil he is falling in love with safe, but to do that he requires the full power of the demon inside him.

The third Dark Crescent Sisterhood is urban romantic fantasy at its best as part of a stupendous saga. The story line is action-packed as the audience follows the latest confrontation between the Sybils and the Legion. This time the odds are more overwhelming than ever as the good guys are somewhat weakened while the evil ones have their top gun strengthens the darkness. This is a great miniseries that sub-genre fans will relish.

Harriet Klausner

Plot Summary: Merilee Alexander is a wind Sybil, one of three magical female warriors who help protect New York City. She's being partnered with Jake Lowell, a full-blooded Astaroth demon, and a member of NYPD's Occult Crimes Unit. Jake has been trying to ditch the demon within his own skin, and he's unwilling to start a relationship with Merilee despite his feelings for her. Meanwhile something is committing heinous crimes against the city's psychic residents, and Merilee's doom-laced dreams portend a disaster of apocalyptic proportions.

Sex me up! This paranormal romance has all the wonderful intense sensuality that I'm always hoping to find, but seldom do. I love it when an author takes the time to build up a romance from one heated look, and then gives me time to savor the attraction before unleashing a raging inferno of lust. It was all well done here. I read a blurb that said the author has written erotic fantasy before, and it certainly shows - she's a smooth operator.

What makes this book great is the detailed paranormal world, which was full of unique new creatures and concepts, which includes the villain. He wasn't just a menacing presence in the background, because Windsor kept him at the forefront, oozing pure evil into Merliee's dreams, or inflicting his own brand of hell on his victims. The Sybils are impressive women, but they are far from invincible, and they need the help of Jake and the other Astaroth demons to fight the supernatural menace threatening the city.

I thought Jake was sexy, whether in his demon or human form, and his internal conflict gave him depth. This is the third book in a trilogy, and I suspect it might be the best one (I haven't read the first two), because I have a hard time seeing Windsor top this strong, tortured hero. Merilee is a respectable female lead and I have no complaints, but Jake definitely makes this one tick. I hope Ms. Windsor will write more paranormal romances to top this one.

With each of the books in this trilogy the stories became better an' better. The first book...well...I certainly loved it but just didn't like the first part of it.....just thought it was a bit too much. But that was a minor issue...so don't let that stop you from reading it. I rarely give 5 stars but this series did deserve it. It had EVERYTHING I love in a 'fantasy/para' romance. Glorious explicit lovemaking (and it was lovemaking albeit very hot....no kinky stuff), a different but brilliant story line with heaps of different 'creatures'....an' magic....oh and action. Never a dull moment!!

OTHER AUTHORS TAKE NOTE PLEASE: The thing I loved best about this series is that all the three books were released within months of each other. Now THAT aided me in giving this author 5 stars. I just cannot stand it when you have to wait 6 months to a year (or much longer) before the next book in a series is released. By then I've forgotten what the story is all about!!! LISTEN UP AUTHORS..THIS MEANS THAT SOMETIMES I JUST DON'T BOTHER BUYIN' YOUR NEXT BOOK!!! Why should I when it's so confusin' as to what is going on in that particular world!! Especially if ya don't include enough 'background' in ya latest book.

Anyway...readers out there...believe me...you'll love this series. If ya unsure after readin' the first book....don't be...it gets even better.

This series written by Anna Windsor was very good, couldnt put it down...read all three in three days.

As the broom of her triad, Merilee must sweep up after the mess her fellow sisters make as their battle against the Legion. However, this time she does not have her team to assist her because they have been knocked up by their husbands who are half demons.

Jake has every resource available to him to fix what was done to him. When all avenues have be tried, he decides to return to NY and become a cop like his brothers. But unlike his brothers, Jake is not human. He too has fallen in love with a Sybil. Merilee, the air sybil tries but cannot fight the attraction to Jake. However, Merilee has attracted the attention of the being, the man behind the Legion. Help comes from an unlikely source, in the form of her dreams.

Can Jake overcome his nightmares, and the machinations within to defeat this foe? Or will all be lost, along with his growing feelings for the beautiful Merilee? Read the final installment of this series to find out what happens to Jake and Merilee and all the others.