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Blood Coven #3
The Satyr's Guilt
Denim Quinn is scarred…
She’s human, ex-military, ex-police, and now an ex-Alliance agent who has a bad history with men, most notably an abusive ex-husband whose brutal blows left her marked by visible and invisible scars. She’s not in the market for another man.
Ramirez is weighed down by guilt…
The satyr Firebrand warrior from Scath with spectacular looks, a bigger-than-life ego, and uber sex appeal is not in the market for a human female. His past taught him they’re fragile.
But when they meet…
Sparks fly and the action heats up. Ram and Denim partner to square off against Humans First, a paramilitary group bent on exposing the other realm’s Aeternals to the American army. If he survives being their target, maybe they can put their pasts to rest.
She’s human, ex-military, ex-police, and now an ex-Alliance agent who has a bad history with men, most notably an abusive ex-husband whose brutal blows left her marked by visible and invisible scars. She’s not in the market for another man.
Ramirez is weighed down by guilt…
The satyr Firebrand warrior from Scath with spectacular looks, a bigger-than-life ego, and uber sex appeal is not in the market for a human female. His past taught him they’re fragile.
But when they meet…
Sparks fly and the action heats up. Ram and Denim partner to square off against Humans First, a paramilitary group bent on exposing the other realm’s Aeternals to the American army. If he survives being their target, maybe they can put their pasts to rest.
457 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 7, 2023
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About the author
T.M. Smith
18 books45 followersAfter retiring from my career in education, I settled in to write something more creative than lesson plans on split infinitives and inner-school memos on noise in the hallway.
My first novel was the romantic mystery comedy romp Affection for Crime. I am now living with vampires, demons, ylves, mages, and other magical beings who keep me awake at night with their tales of love and adventure. Taking great interest in their lives, I began a paranormal romance series (or maybe what is now called romantasy) with alpha males who aren't always nice and females who have no problem keeping them in line. The Firebrand is the first book in the completed Blood Coven Series. The new series is the Blood Coven World.
Here are more orts, scraps, and fragments from my life. (Thank you, Virginia Wolf and Shakespeare.) I moved from sunny Las Vegas to the less-than-sunny Pacific Northwest. Here I have adventures with my daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters who also moved to the area. I also enjoy my membership at Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN), a local organization that supports the arts and offers classes and events in eleven different studios. It was at BARN where my critique group began. With equal time given to in-depth comments on each other's works, snarky remarks, and laughter, we have now been together over five years.
My first novel was the romantic mystery comedy romp Affection for Crime. I am now living with vampires, demons, ylves, mages, and other magical beings who keep me awake at night with their tales of love and adventure. Taking great interest in their lives, I began a paranormal romance series (or maybe what is now called romantasy) with alpha males who aren't always nice and females who have no problem keeping them in line. The Firebrand is the first book in the completed Blood Coven Series. The new series is the Blood Coven World.
Here are more orts, scraps, and fragments from my life. (Thank you, Virginia Wolf and Shakespeare.) I moved from sunny Las Vegas to the less-than-sunny Pacific Northwest. Here I have adventures with my daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters who also moved to the area. I also enjoy my membership at Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN), a local organization that supports the arts and offers classes and events in eleven different studios. It was at BARN where my critique group began. With equal time given to in-depth comments on each other's works, snarky remarks, and laughter, we have now been together over five years.
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July 25, 2023
The Satyr’s Guilt is an excellent third entry in a series that takes place in a reality that is mind bending good as crafted by an author at the top of her game.
This is a big book of action-adventure, subterfuge, steamy romance, and personal vulnerabilities brought to life by characters that take over the narrative and deliver a centerpiece of Paranormal Urban Fantasy with leads Denim Quinn and Firebrand Satyr Ramirez leading the way.
I have been enjoying this series and found this current book meeting all my expectations for a solid well written and imaginative read that will I’m sure thrill other readers of this genre as well!.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a big book of action-adventure, subterfuge, steamy romance, and personal vulnerabilities brought to life by characters that take over the narrative and deliver a centerpiece of Paranormal Urban Fantasy with leads Denim Quinn and Firebrand Satyr Ramirez leading the way.
I have been enjoying this series and found this current book meeting all my expectations for a solid well written and imaginative read that will I’m sure thrill other readers of this genre as well!.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 13, 2023
I love this beautifully written, amazingly detailed, spectacular story with fascinating characters each with their own unique story. I greatly enjoyed the interaction between the Satyr Firebrand warrior Ram and the human woman Denim Quinn. Enjoy the wild ride of running battles, dangerous creatures, vicious enemies, betrayal, kidnapping, rescues, laughter, joy and romance. I loved every heart pounding, thrilling moment that had me spellbound from beginning to end, I can’t wait for the next book
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 3, 2023
This book was also another great addition to the Blood Coven Series. Ram is very much attracted to Denim but she has been abused and traumatized by her husband and she wants nothing to do with men. Ram is surprised when his charme fails to get him Denim. They are assigned to work together which makes it hard for Ram as he is still attracted to Denim. Will they be able to tear the walls down and have their HEA? I've enjoyed all three of these books in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 29, 2023
I’m loving this series and this story is one of my favourites with plenty of action, adventure, suspense, danger, passion and so much more to keep you turning the pages. For agent Denim Quinn she wears the scars from her ex and Ramirez a warrior from Scath just knows how fragile humans can be but he can’t help the feelings for Denim. I loved this story and the characters and I highly recommend this book.
July 30, 2023
This is a different type of couple. A human /satyr relationship is new for me. This is a great read by the author. Waiting for the authors' next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 11, 2023
Another fantastic read by T.M. Smith!! In this book you have Rameriz or Ram is a gorgeous, muscle packed satyr and Denim who ex-military complete badass, strong female who’s been through some stuff ya know. As with the other books in the series so far is a slow burn, set the pages on fire and leaves you on the edge of your seat impatient for when the hero and heroine will combust. You get more background on everyone else and side stories that will have you weeping happy tears. Things are heating up on Earth but specially on Scath with I won’t give it away you’ll have to read the book to find out. I can not wait for the next book to drop! Please don’t have us waiting too long Ms. Smith!!!!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 11, 2023
Great world building. Amazing characters with a wide range of emotions and great depth. Very enjoyable read!
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July 7, 2023
THE SATYR’S GUILT is the third instalment in TM Smith’s contemporary, adult THE BLOOD COVEN erotic, paranormal/fantasy series. This is human, ex-military, ex-police, and now an ex-Alliance agent Denim Quinn, and satyr Firebrand Ramirez aka Ram’s story line. THE SATYR’S GUILT can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty but I recommend reading the series in order for back story and cohesion.
WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.
SOME BACKGROUND: Thousands of years earlier, a powerful group of witches and warlocks, in an effort to protect the human race, divided the world creating three realms: Earth, Scath and Darque. The Blood Coven series focuses on the fight to keep the worlds physically separated in the face of some powerful people hoping to control one or all. The Aeternals are the overarching collection of breeds and supernatural species that inhabit the Scath and Darque realms, and the Alliance are the group of humans that monitor all supernatural activity on Earth.
Told from third person perspective, following several paths, and a recitation of journal entries, THE SATYR’S GUILT follows in the wake of a new designer drug on the streets, a drug that is making its’ user stronger, faster and seemingly immortal but as the Firebrands continue their search for the descendants of the original members of the Blood Coven, Denim Quinn will find herself pulled into Scath, where her attraction to the satyr Firebrand Ram will manifest her powers as one of the descendants of the original Coven. All is not well during the Mardi Gras celebrations in NOLA, as the paramilitary group Humans First hunt those with supernatural powers, and Arisen Dawn begin to amass an army of humans addicted to the new designer drug. As Denim and Ram’s relationship crosses over to something more, the Firebrands find themselves at a disadvantage when one of their own is struggling to survive.
The relationship between Ram and Denim is one of palpable sexual attraction but like all of the Firebrand males, Ram is an alpha, and fears for the life of the woman with whom he is falling in love. Denim is an experienced solider, a former police officer and Alliance agent, and as such, struggles with Ram’s need to protect our story line heroine. The $ex scenes are erotic, passionate and intense.
The world building continues to be complex and detailed as the Firebrands proceed with their search for the Blood Coven descendants but the Firebrands are not the only group looking for anyone with Blood Coven Lineage as someone else is hoping to cross the thresholds between Scath and Earth.The back story about the creation of the three worlds is revealed through the reading of historical journals, journals that begin to take on a life of their own.
THE SATYR’S GUILT is a slow building, comprehensive and character driven story line of discrimination and speciesism; power and control, vengeance and determination, acceptance and love. The secondary and supporting characters are numerous, powerful, magical and dynamic-the author includes an index of characters, names, species and positions as well as terms and places at the beginning of the story. The premise is detailed, action packed and intriguing; the romance is fated and provocative.
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WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.
SOME BACKGROUND: Thousands of years earlier, a powerful group of witches and warlocks, in an effort to protect the human race, divided the world creating three realms: Earth, Scath and Darque. The Blood Coven series focuses on the fight to keep the worlds physically separated in the face of some powerful people hoping to control one or all. The Aeternals are the overarching collection of breeds and supernatural species that inhabit the Scath and Darque realms, and the Alliance are the group of humans that monitor all supernatural activity on Earth.
Told from third person perspective, following several paths, and a recitation of journal entries, THE SATYR’S GUILT follows in the wake of a new designer drug on the streets, a drug that is making its’ user stronger, faster and seemingly immortal but as the Firebrands continue their search for the descendants of the original members of the Blood Coven, Denim Quinn will find herself pulled into Scath, where her attraction to the satyr Firebrand Ram will manifest her powers as one of the descendants of the original Coven. All is not well during the Mardi Gras celebrations in NOLA, as the paramilitary group Humans First hunt those with supernatural powers, and Arisen Dawn begin to amass an army of humans addicted to the new designer drug. As Denim and Ram’s relationship crosses over to something more, the Firebrands find themselves at a disadvantage when one of their own is struggling to survive.
The relationship between Ram and Denim is one of palpable sexual attraction but like all of the Firebrand males, Ram is an alpha, and fears for the life of the woman with whom he is falling in love. Denim is an experienced solider, a former police officer and Alliance agent, and as such, struggles with Ram’s need to protect our story line heroine. The $ex scenes are erotic, passionate and intense.
The world building continues to be complex and detailed as the Firebrands proceed with their search for the Blood Coven descendants but the Firebrands are not the only group looking for anyone with Blood Coven Lineage as someone else is hoping to cross the thresholds between Scath and Earth.The back story about the creation of the three worlds is revealed through the reading of historical journals, journals that begin to take on a life of their own.
THE SATYR’S GUILT is a slow building, comprehensive and character driven story line of discrimination and speciesism; power and control, vengeance and determination, acceptance and love. The secondary and supporting characters are numerous, powerful, magical and dynamic-the author includes an index of characters, names, species and positions as well as terms and places at the beginning of the story. The premise is detailed, action packed and intriguing; the romance is fated and provocative.
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copy supplied for review
July 5, 2023
What A Super Fantastic Read!
Another great storyline from this series, so much going on but based around Ram and Denim’s love story.
Ram a Satyr one of the Firebrand warriors and Denim an Alliance agent but heads. No one has ever resisted Ram, he feeds of sex, sexual emotions and he loves women but only as a one night fix up.
Denim couldn’t believe how sexy Ram was when she first set eyes on him, he just oozed with sex appeal and he appealed to her but resist him she did for a little while!
The stoyline takes you through different events happening at the same time all connected to the story, full of action, mystery, emotions that you make you feel high and low, witty moments, suspense which will keep you on your toes wondering what will happen next!
This is one exciting, sexy, steamy read with passion around every corner. It doesn’t just give you one romance but more. Wonderful characters old and new with personalities that lift of the pages!
Although this can be read as a standalone it helps if you've read previous books in this series so you can connect to their characters!
I cannot recommend it enough and it’s worth more than a 5* review.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another great storyline from this series, so much going on but based around Ram and Denim’s love story.
Ram a Satyr one of the Firebrand warriors and Denim an Alliance agent but heads. No one has ever resisted Ram, he feeds of sex, sexual emotions and he loves women but only as a one night fix up.
Denim couldn’t believe how sexy Ram was when she first set eyes on him, he just oozed with sex appeal and he appealed to her but resist him she did for a little while!
The stoyline takes you through different events happening at the same time all connected to the story, full of action, mystery, emotions that you make you feel high and low, witty moments, suspense which will keep you on your toes wondering what will happen next!
This is one exciting, sexy, steamy read with passion around every corner. It doesn’t just give you one romance but more. Wonderful characters old and new with personalities that lift of the pages!
Although this can be read as a standalone it helps if you've read previous books in this series so you can connect to their characters!
I cannot recommend it enough and it’s worth more than a 5* review.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 31, 2023
There was so much going on in this book. So much information was dropped on the reader involving each and every Firebrand we previously read about. The one thing I did not like was all the definitions and details about characters and places being the first pages of the book!! Usually this information is presented at the end of the book so the reader can look at it if they need to and not right at the front. I am glad the information was included because it was kind of like a little reminder of what happened in the first 2 books. I almost feel like I need to go back and read them now that I’ve read the 3rd installment to make sure all the information lines up after this book. I absolutely can’t wait for the next book as this one was so hard to put down!! Fabulous job!! 👍👍.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 24, 2023
The Satyr's Guilt by T. M. Smith
The Blood Coven Series Book 3
This is the continuing story of the Firwbrand warriors from Scath trying to keep everyone safe but someone is working against them. Ram is a single Firebrand that enjoys being single and does not want to be tied to anyone. Demin has had it with men altogether. Once they meet all bets are off. I just love this series and can not wait for the next book to come out. I have really enjoyed reading all the books but especially book three. There are so many twists and turns that you don't see coming. I highly recommend reading this book 3 and the full series. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The Blood Coven Series Book 3
This is the continuing story of the Firwbrand warriors from Scath trying to keep everyone safe but someone is working against them. Ram is a single Firebrand that enjoys being single and does not want to be tied to anyone. Demin has had it with men altogether. Once they meet all bets are off. I just love this series and can not wait for the next book to come out. I have really enjoyed reading all the books but especially book three. There are so many twists and turns that you don't see coming. I highly recommend reading this book 3 and the full series. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 29, 2023
T.M. Smith has done it again in this book you have Rameriz or Ram who is a gorgeous, muscle packed satyr and Denim who is an ex-military strong female who’s been abused by her exhusband the jerk.The relationship between Ram and Denim is one of palpable sexual attraction but like all of the Firebrand males, Ram is an alpha, and fears for the life of the woman with whom he is falling in love. Denim is an experienced solider, former police officer and Alliance agent, and as such, struggles with Ram’s need to protect her.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 24, 2023
I love this series and this one was just as good as the rest. Not only learn more about this word and the insanity that is building with the crazies in multiple realms but then got all the super hot and a bit crazy Firebrands to enjoy. This time the main story is about the fiery human Denim Quinn, and satyr Firebrand Ram and their journey. Lots of action, danger, insanity, hilarious scenes and the rest. I enjoyed the story and revisiting this series as I was sucked into the beginning and could not put it down until the end. A fun filled read.
November 19, 2023
Denim is a kick ass ex-army, ex-New Orleans police officer and is now an Alliance Security Agent who unfortunately has had is hard. Ex husband was abusive with fists and mental has left her with scars, some you can see and some you cannot! Ram, a satyr and a Firebrand agent who needs arousal and sex to feed daily and cannot understand why Denim isn’t interested in him. Assigned to work together to destroy the latest threat, it’s action packed, there’s violence and torture and also chemistry which is waaaaaay off the charts. It’s a great addition to this series.
May 24, 2024
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Please remember this is MY personal opinion:
I really did enjoy this read, and mainly just because of Dante and Cerberus. Do not get me wrong, the story line for Ram, Sabine, and Jarek were well done and enjoyed as well. However, I really enjoyed learning about how Dante got the way he did. I also enjoyed getting to figure out more of Cerberus and his plans.
I'm excited for the fourth book, and hope it gives more of Cerberus!
Please remember this is MY personal opinion:
I really did enjoy this read, and mainly just because of Dante and Cerberus. Do not get me wrong, the story line for Ram, Sabine, and Jarek were well done and enjoyed as well. However, I really enjoyed learning about how Dante got the way he did. I also enjoyed getting to figure out more of Cerberus and his plans.
I'm excited for the fourth book, and hope it gives more of Cerberus!
July 19, 2023
Throw together a Satyr and a Human Woman, who is an ex military Police Officer, and I think that there is definitely going to be fireworks. I feel like that is what I got. Of course there was a bit of push and pull between these two, but it worked. This is a wonderful story that I enjoyed reading and a good paranormal romance as well. I read books 1 & 2 first and fell right in to this one. I Loved It!!! No Spoilers!
July 31, 2023
Did not see this one coming!
I'm not a huge pnr reader, but boy, this story delivers 5 stars on all the feels, the tension and the darkness of obsessive and addicted attraction. Holy moly. Nice play between myth and the human realm, and insane steamy bits.
I read this as a stand-alone book, but am definitely reading the rest of the series now. Quick read - great for a weekend binge.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I'm not a huge pnr reader, but boy, this story delivers 5 stars on all the feels, the tension and the darkness of obsessive and addicted attraction. Holy moly. Nice play between myth and the human realm, and insane steamy bits.
I read this as a stand-alone book, but am definitely reading the rest of the series now. Quick read - great for a weekend binge.
I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 10, 2023
Wow! The plot thickens. I’m fully invested in the Firebrands. This series has everything I love in a good paranormal romance. Ups, downs, action, spicy romance, secondary love stories, compelling world building, mate bonds, and likable characters despite their flaws. You want to both slap and hug them. Though Ram and Denim’s story is central, I’m really enjoying the intertwining of those secondary characters. T.M. Smith has a great series here. Can’t wait to read the next one.
July 7, 2023
OMG!!!! This series is getting better and better. With so much happening at once, you would think that it would have been confusing but it just added to the complexity and making it a page-turner. I cannot wait to read the next installment.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 29, 2023
A great book, storyline that held your attention and the characters and characters were to be enjoyed. I don't give much away because you can read the gist of the story on the cover, what I do want to say is that this is highly recommended to read, because I really enjoyed this book and the other 2 parts.
I received an Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review
I received an Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review
September 18, 2023
I really enjoyed this , book 3 in the series , as always my favourite- a slow burn, I love the tension , the chemistry and heat between them, I enjoyed learning more about characters and back stories from the others. Another great read from the author.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 27, 2023
What I liked about Ram and Denim is that their thoughts about each other were totally off-kilter at first. Expectations are rarely fulfilled. Their relationship is intense and the struggles they face would put lesser strengths to the test. But once they figured out their priorities and started working together, that all changed, and so did their expectations.
October 11, 2024
The Satyr's Guilt is book 3 in the Blood Coven Series and is a wonderful continuation of the series. It is a well written story with wonderful fully developed characters, a great storyline and full of action! I can't wait for the next book!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 5, 2024
I'm loving this series. Demin and Ram are wonderful characters, They meet at a club. I enjoyed the action, romance and everything about this book and series. I can't wait to read the next book in the series,
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 21, 2024
Another brilliant addition to this series. Action packed, gritty and funny as more firebrand encounter their mates.
Brilliant read.
Highly recommended.
Brilliant read.
Highly recommended.
July 17, 2025
Loving this series! I’m becoming a bigger fan with each new book!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 31, 2023
Epic.
I really like that while there is one central romance for each book, there are others mixed in as well. In The Satyr's Guilt, there are three. Central is the romance between Alliance agent Denim and satyr Firebrand Ram. This is one of those cases where he thinks he's all that and a total flirt, but the target of his endeavors is having none of it. She's tough as nails and has been around the field a few too many times. She's all business and doesn't need an overprotective man in her way. Next up is the nymph Firebrand, Sabine, and her human charge, Nico, another Alliance Agent. In their case, Nico is feeling smothered by the overprotective Sabine. Finally, we have Lizette and Jarek. She's a radio psychologist that has been put through the wringer of captivity. He's the djinn commander of one of the Firebrand compounds. Besides the development of these relationships, there is plenty of danger and action. The series arch continues to develop. Tension is tight. All in all, I couldn't put it down.
I really like that while there is one central romance for each book, there are others mixed in as well. In The Satyr's Guilt, there are three. Central is the romance between Alliance agent Denim and satyr Firebrand Ram. This is one of those cases where he thinks he's all that and a total flirt, but the target of his endeavors is having none of it. She's tough as nails and has been around the field a few too many times. She's all business and doesn't need an overprotective man in her way. Next up is the nymph Firebrand, Sabine, and her human charge, Nico, another Alliance Agent. In their case, Nico is feeling smothered by the overprotective Sabine. Finally, we have Lizette and Jarek. She's a radio psychologist that has been put through the wringer of captivity. He's the djinn commander of one of the Firebrand compounds. Besides the development of these relationships, there is plenty of danger and action. The series arch continues to develop. Tension is tight. All in all, I couldn't put it down.
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