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AMAZING- Shayla Black is not afraid to go against normal stereotypes making this book: grittier, real and very compelling, September 29, 2009
Seduce Me In Shadow (The Doomsday Brethren, Book 2) by Shayla Black
Paranormal Romance- Sept. 29th, 2009
4 ½ stars
Seduce Me In Shadow is the 2nd book in the bold new series of the Doomsday Brethren, but it can be easily read by itself. Let me start by saying this is a fantastic series that you DO NOT want to MISS!! I think the best part of this series is that it also includes several side stories that include an incredible cast that are captivating to read. I can only hope this author plans to continue her series past 3 books!! But although this is a complicated series, Seduce Me in Shadow can actually be read easily by itself. (Although I would highly recommend reading Tempt Me with Darkness first to make the experience more satisfying.)
In Seduce Me In Shadows we meet Caden and Sydney.
Caden has hated magic ever since he was young and in rebellion left to America. But now he's back in England on a mission to save his brother Lucan. Lucan is part of a powerful and elite group of magical men called the Doomsday Brethren with a mission to save the world. Lucan's mate is a witch who was kidnapped violently. Without her to stabilize him, Lucan is slowly going insane. Despondent and desperate Caden finally catches a break when he discovers a tabloid that is printing stories exposing the Doomsday Brethren and their magical world to humans. He wonders if the informant is a lead to Lucan's mate, Anka. Either way Caden knows he must investigate if only to quell the dangerous leak from spreading. To infiltrate the tabloid he poses as a photographer. However he doesn't count on being attracted to Sydney Blair, the reporter and main lead to Anka. Even as Caden tries to persuade Sydney to tell him her source she befuddles his mind and shatters his already shaky control. Something he doesn't need as he realizes he is undergoing the traumatic change into a wizard. (The same transformation where all wizards also undergo a frenzied sexual marathon!)
Sydney Blair knows she is onto a powerful story. And the tempting and sexy Caden doesn't fool her. She knows he is after her source but she isn't about to jeopardize her informant and compromise her budding career. But magical and mysterious things occur when she is around Caden and soon she finds her fantastic story might be not only be true but that knowing the truth may lead to her death.
Who are the real allies? The plot twists and turns as new and unexpected revelations unfold. Shayla Black is not afraid to go against normal stereotypes in her story line which makes it: grittier, real and very compelling. We see the darker side of our heroes and what their vulnerabilities can make them do. I also enjoyed the clever interplay between all the characters. I especially loved the section where Caden is trying to seduce Sydney without actually seducing her to find her informant. In this scene, Sydney tries to drive Caden crazy and lose his cool control. Go, Sydney!
Shayla Black is an extremely strong writer, while writing secondary characters most authors often loose the intensity and focus of the story. But in this case the secondary characters drove the story enriching it to even higher levels of tension. I really felt the characters had known each other for a long time and had an intricate history that I wanted to unravel. In fact, I found I enjoyed the complex cast of secondary characters even more intriguing than the main ones! I am particularly interested in Bram and his mysterious mate who disappeared and is slowly driving him insane. The incredible love triangle between: Shock , Lucan and Anka. And the unrelieved sexual tension between Saybelle and Ice. I felt deeply attached to her characters even the villains. Shalya Black leaves tantalizing glimpses that kept me in delicious suspense as I eagerly await her next installment!
Shayla Black's combination of intricate storytelling adds to the drama and tension of this dazzling series. And will make you long for the next book as soon as you finish the prior one. I cannot stress how amazing this book is, so do not miss it!
Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies!, October 2, 2009
Caden MacTavish wants nothing to do with his magic. He is only in merry ole' England long enough to find his brother's missing mate. He knows that unless he finds Anka, Lucan will continue to suffer from mate mourning. Caden wants no part of the magic and wizardry that is such a huge part of his family's life. His only purpose is finding Lucan's lost mate. Caden's priorities change when he is told that information concerning the Book of Doomsday has surfaced and he is given the task of retrieving it. This task leads him directly to hotshot reporter Sydney Blair.
Sydney Blair doesn't have any idea about the importance of the information she is striving to uncover and comprehend. When a friend gives her an antique book as a gift, she doesn't think anything of it. She has more to worry about than a book - she has a new partner at work, and he is hiding something. What he is hiding, Sydney has no idea - but she aims to find out. After all, Sydney isn't a tabloid reporter for nothing. Little does she know, what she learns, and experiences, from Caden, all in a matter of days, will change her entire outlook on the magical and mystical world.
With Mathias d'Arc on the Doomsday brethrens' tails, Caden knows that there is only a limited amount of time to find Anka and somehow keep Sydney out of the brethrens' business. Or so he thinks. With his warlock capabilities becoming clearer every day, Caden must also accept the fact that while Sydney started out as a mission, she has quickly become his entire reason for being. And his love for her alone just might be enough to destroy her.
SEDUCE ME IN SHADOW picks up where TEMPT ME WITH DARKNESS ends. All of the previous players are present and accounted for - except for Anka. What could have possibly happened to her? While this question is a primary focus of SEDUCE ME IN SHADOW's storyline, there are bigger things happening in this world of magic.
I am dying to finds out what happens to several characters in further novels. Shock and Ice are two of my favorites and I can't wait to see what happens. SEDUCE ME IN SHADOW is highly addicting and emotionally gripping. The plot sizzles with twists and turns that kept me engrossed long after I finished reading. I highly recommend SEDUCE ME IN SHADOW - this is an amazing second installment!
Natalie S.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
great romantic urban fantasy, September 30, 2009
Caden MacTavish fled his English home and his magic heritage to live in Texas. However, the only reason he would return home is for his brother Lucan, who is in deep trouble. Apparently his sibling mourns the loss of his beloved Anka taken by the Brethen's enemy Mathias the wizard.
Wizard chief Bram Rion directs Caden to learn anyway he can what nosy tabloid reporter Sydney Blair of Out of This World knows about the magical species. He assumes very little, but Caden is stunned when he observes Sydney receive as a "gift" the stolen Doomsday Diary that used by the wrong people like Mathias will destroy the Brethren. Caden knows he must retrieve the diary, but also believes the current owner is his probable soul mate.
The latest Doomsday Brethren romantic urban fantasy (see TEMPT ME WITH DARKNESS) is a great entry due to Caden's predicament; handled deftly by Shayla Black. He understands the mission, but also wonders what will happen to any potential relationship with his mate when he steals the tome because he will do his job as the alternative is worse. Either way he feels personally doomed. With a strong female lead, a despondent brother, a bossy head wizard and a diabolical villain to round out Caden's feeling of hopelessness, fans will relish this strong thriller as the prodigal wizard returns home to face danger from without, from within and mostly from his soulmate.
Harriet Klausner
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