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The Triad of Magic #4
Wild Magic
Triad: Book Four
Joseph Anderson was heartbroken when his childhood best friend Dominick Levent moved away. Years later, Joseph is a successful real estate broker with good friends, an easy smile, and a stunning house. When he finds a dying mountain lion who miraculously shifts into Dominick’s sister, Joseph must find Dominick and reunite him with the two young sons she left behind.
When mountain lion shifter Dominick gets a call telling him his sister is dead, he rushes home to protect his nephews and avenge his sister. Seeing Joseph brings back the feelings Dominick tried to bury and he dares to hope Joseph’s newfound knowledge of shifters means they can finally be together.
Joseph Anderson was heartbroken when his childhood best friend Dominick Levent moved away. Years later, Joseph is a successful real estate broker with good friends, an easy smile, and a stunning house. When he finds a dying mountain lion who miraculously shifts into Dominick’s sister, Joseph must find Dominick and reunite him with the two young sons she left behind.
When mountain lion shifter Dominick gets a call telling him his sister is dead, he rushes home to protect his nephews and avenge his sister. Seeing Joseph brings back the feelings Dominick tried to bury and he dares to hope Joseph’s newfound knowledge of shifters means they can finally be together.
108 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 24, 2013
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Poppy Dennison
30 books396 followersAdd two parts sass and one part sweet and you have Poppy Dennison to T—sweet tea that is. Raised by a gaggle of Southern women who love reading and have backbones of steel, Poppy was brought up to see the best in people but always speak her mind. Mix it all together, like Grandma’s famous cobbler, and you get a sassy, Southern lady with a quick wit and loads of charm, who will soften any blow with “Bless your heart.” Her books reflect her small town roots, are filled with all the comforts of home, and come with side dish of spicy, because that’s the way she likes it.
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September 24, 2014
2.5
This is by far the weakest offering of the Triad series. It felt much more like an extended epilogue to address what happened to Riley's little friends Avery and Blake (who are introduced at the end of Soul Magic) than an actual book or story of its own. Its timeline runs concurrent to most of the last book and it essentially answers the question, when Riley was being adopted by Simon, Avery and Blake were doing what?
It's only about half as long as the other books. It also doesn't involve a certain type of magic (mind, body or soul), which means I don't know what the title is supposed to refer to. But worst of all, there isn't much in line of a plot. Avery and Blake's uncle is called back from overseas to raise them, he doesn't know what he'll do, his old best friend helps, they of course fall (back) in love, and eventually they merge with the High Moon Pack and have a happy ending.
Sure, it's a feel-good, but it's also booooring and predictable. Even worse, it doesn't even bother with the important parts of the little bit it has. For example, after living together for a month or so while Dom tries to settle things to raise the boys Joseph takes him house-hunting. Dom finds fault with all the houses because he really just wants Joseph to ask him to stay with him. But the reader hadn't been given even one flirty, sexy, UST, loving, etc scene. NOTHING. We'd seen Dom's first day of work, the boys and Joseph cooking dinner with the token female BFF and that sort of thing, but nothing between Dom and Joseph. So, the reader has no emotional investment in the relationship, it doesn't feel natural, and honestly I just couldn't be bothered to care.
I think this series has always been about men loving their kids and families. I’ll grant that that touches an easily twanged “awww” string in me (and probably most women), but my this particular book didn’t put enough effort into the men, the kids or the family to pull it off. At the end they remained 3 distinct things and unless merged together they just don’t have any notable effect.
This is by far the weakest offering of the Triad series. It felt much more like an extended epilogue to address what happened to Riley's little friends Avery and Blake (who are introduced at the end of Soul Magic) than an actual book or story of its own. Its timeline runs concurrent to most of the last book and it essentially answers the question, when Riley was being adopted by Simon, Avery and Blake were doing what?
It's only about half as long as the other books. It also doesn't involve a certain type of magic (mind, body or soul), which means I don't know what the title is supposed to refer to. But worst of all, there isn't much in line of a plot. Avery and Blake's uncle is called back from overseas to raise them, he doesn't know what he'll do, his old best friend helps, they of course fall (back) in love, and eventually they merge with the High Moon Pack and have a happy ending.
Sure, it's a feel-good, but it's also booooring and predictable. Even worse, it doesn't even bother with the important parts of the little bit it has. For example, after living together for a month or so while Dom tries to settle things to raise the boys Joseph takes him house-hunting. Dom finds fault with all the houses because he really just wants Joseph to ask him to stay with him. But the reader hadn't been given even one flirty, sexy, UST, loving, etc scene. NOTHING. We'd seen Dom's first day of work, the boys and Joseph cooking dinner with the token female BFF and that sort of thing, but nothing between Dom and Joseph. So, the reader has no emotional investment in the relationship, it doesn't feel natural, and honestly I just couldn't be bothered to care.
I think this series has always been about men loving their kids and families. I’ll grant that that touches an easily twanged “awww” string in me (and probably most women), but my this particular book didn’t put enough effort into the men, the kids or the family to pull it off. At the end they remained 3 distinct things and unless merged together they just don’t have any notable effect.
May 15, 2025
Macy planned this all along, didn't she? Kind of a parallel that sets up Riley's future with a romance of someone who isn't pack and someone who isn't even paranormal. It was surprisingly connected for a book that feels disconnected from the story at first
December 14, 2019
amazing and wonderful
August 9, 2016
This review can be found at The Blog of Sid Love.
First things first. If you haven’t read the Triad series… well, you seriously need to get your butt in gear and read them because they’re great. Different, intense at times but still has enough soft and sweet moments to make it not too heavy but an engaging read nonetheless.
With Wild Magic, it’s no different. While we aren’t experiencing the wolves as much, we’re taken in a different direction in what’s happened to the surviving mountain lions that no one knew about and the fear that they’re still in danger. For those that have read the Triad series, you’ll know why this is so significant. I loved the fact that we got to see more of the cats but also enjoyed exploring how a human reacts to knowing about shifters.
It was interesting to see the relationship between Dominick and Joseph, who were best friends back when they were teenagers. Unfortunately, Dom had to break off their friendship when he realized he was in danger of spilling his shifter secret to Joseph. When they meet again, Joseph is still hurt by Dom’s sudden withdraw but he’s willing to put aside his feelings for the boys… especially when he still yearns to be in Dom’s arms. This story goes beyond that, however, by eventually bringing both types of shifters together that will ultimately set things to right. Along the way is the possibility of trouble and the fear that Dom might not be enough for his nephews to survive while also exploring a little of Dom and Joseph’s rekindling relationship.
I loved that Joseph was so willing to get Avery and Blake to safety even when he just got the shocking of a lifetime. He’s a sweet, successful and tender man. Dominick is hard to explain. When he hears about what happened to his sister, he’s lost. He has no idea how to raise two little boys and even less of an idea of how to keep them safe. It was obvious to me that he still wanted Joseph so I found his need to protect both the boys and Joseph so adorable. Joseph and Dom together fit perfectly, IMO, because where Dom was nervous and unsure, Joseph gave him a shoulder to lean on and where Joseph was unsure, Dom gave him the strength to figure things out. I just loved these two and Dom’s little nephews! Soooo cute! I had this little “OMG, I KNEW IT!” moment when I realized who Avery and Blake were… it was great and I’m curious if other readers will make the same connection that I did.
I only had two issues with this book. One, I felt like Avery and Blake spoke and acted much older than the ages of six and four. Second, the resolution to the conflict was very anti-climactic to the point that I was left wondering if that was it. Beyond that, I wished the story, in general, had been longer so that some of the scenes and what was glossed over could have been expanded on. I wished there had been a tad more emphasis on the romance because there wasn’t enough to make me really understand their feelings (as there were with the previous couples) but I’d love to know where Joseph and Dominick go from here and to see their actual mating.
In the end, I adored this story just as much as I enjoy all of Ms. Dennison’s books. I’ve always loved this world and I’m happy that we got more of a taste from it but from a cat’s point of view instead. It was definitely interesting and I loved the moment when the connection between the previous Triad books and this one became known. I sincerely hope there’s more to come of this series because I’m not ready yet to let it go!
First things first. If you haven’t read the Triad series… well, you seriously need to get your butt in gear and read them because they’re great. Different, intense at times but still has enough soft and sweet moments to make it not too heavy but an engaging read nonetheless.
With Wild Magic, it’s no different. While we aren’t experiencing the wolves as much, we’re taken in a different direction in what’s happened to the surviving mountain lions that no one knew about and the fear that they’re still in danger. For those that have read the Triad series, you’ll know why this is so significant. I loved the fact that we got to see more of the cats but also enjoyed exploring how a human reacts to knowing about shifters.
It was interesting to see the relationship between Dominick and Joseph, who were best friends back when they were teenagers. Unfortunately, Dom had to break off their friendship when he realized he was in danger of spilling his shifter secret to Joseph. When they meet again, Joseph is still hurt by Dom’s sudden withdraw but he’s willing to put aside his feelings for the boys… especially when he still yearns to be in Dom’s arms. This story goes beyond that, however, by eventually bringing both types of shifters together that will ultimately set things to right. Along the way is the possibility of trouble and the fear that Dom might not be enough for his nephews to survive while also exploring a little of Dom and Joseph’s rekindling relationship.
I loved that Joseph was so willing to get Avery and Blake to safety even when he just got the shocking of a lifetime. He’s a sweet, successful and tender man. Dominick is hard to explain. When he hears about what happened to his sister, he’s lost. He has no idea how to raise two little boys and even less of an idea of how to keep them safe. It was obvious to me that he still wanted Joseph so I found his need to protect both the boys and Joseph so adorable. Joseph and Dom together fit perfectly, IMO, because where Dom was nervous and unsure, Joseph gave him a shoulder to lean on and where Joseph was unsure, Dom gave him the strength to figure things out. I just loved these two and Dom’s little nephews! Soooo cute! I had this little “OMG, I KNEW IT!” moment when I realized who Avery and Blake were… it was great and I’m curious if other readers will make the same connection that I did.
I only had two issues with this book. One, I felt like Avery and Blake spoke and acted much older than the ages of six and four. Second, the resolution to the conflict was very anti-climactic to the point that I was left wondering if that was it. Beyond that, I wished the story, in general, had been longer so that some of the scenes and what was glossed over could have been expanded on. I wished there had been a tad more emphasis on the romance because there wasn’t enough to make me really understand their feelings (as there were with the previous couples) but I’d love to know where Joseph and Dominick go from here and to see their actual mating.
In the end, I adored this story just as much as I enjoy all of Ms. Dennison’s books. I’ve always loved this world and I’m happy that we got more of a taste from it but from a cat’s point of view instead. It was definitely interesting and I loved the moment when the connection between the previous Triad books and this one became known. I sincerely hope there’s more to come of this series because I’m not ready yet to let it go!
July 27, 2017
3.4 stars. Compared to the previous three instalments, 'Wild Magic' came across as rather underdeveloped in all its dimensions - plot, characterisations, romance. This might be due to the significantly shorter length, but I was still a bit disappointed... It covered to some extent plot aspects regarding the mountain lions' pack and their survivors. The protagonists were interesting individuals, yet their relationship unravelled too quickly and did not feel solid enough especially with the past issues. Overall, a pleasant read which only somewhat measured up to its very engaging prequels.
June 1, 2023
I have no idea why I waited so long to read this story. Like the other books in this series, I just gobbled it up. I must say that I have always felt that whole series is about Grey and Simon from the first book and the additional books plus couples were just stand in before the main couple came. This book didn't feel whole and I need more story involving around just Dom, Joey, and family before they reintroduce the Alpha couple. But the overall nice addition to Triad series but not as complete as the previous books.
October 10, 2019
Bea65 - per RFS
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Fenici!!!!!! Amate i lupi?
Amate gli uomini con un fisico bestiale? E quelli che, oltre ad un fisico bestiale, hanno anche il cuore tenero?
Bene, allora eccovi accontentate. In questo libro troverete tutto questo e di più.
I protagonisti sono Dominck Levant e Joseph Anderson, amici sin dall’infanzia.
A causa di una serie di segreti che si porta dentro sin da ragazzo, Dominck decide di abbandonare il suo miglior amico e di trasferirsi altrove, lontano.
Joseph ha sofferto tantissimo per questo allontanamento, quasi come se fosse un abbandono; i suoi sentimenti verso Dominick erano infatti ben più profondi della semplice amicizia.
Diversi anni dopo, Joseph è diventato un agente immobiliare di successo e Dominick uno sceriffo federale.
Un giorno, durante una passeggiata nei boschi attorno alla casa dei nonni, Joseph trova Krista, la sorella di Dominick, morente. La donna ha con sé i due figli che ora si trovano in pericolo.
Krista, raccogliendo le sue ultime forze, chiede a Joseph di proteggere i bambini e di rintracciare Dominick. Joseph non può fare altro che esaudire l’ultimo desiderio della donna, anche se questo comporta rivedere l’uomo che un tempo lo aveva abbandonato senza una ragione.
Il libro inizia da qui. Ѐ sempre difficile ritrovarsi da adulti, soprattutto se il distacco aveva creato tutta serie di ferite nel cuore, e per superarle servono tempo e tanto impegno.
Non voglio spoilerare più del dovuto, desidero lasciarvi il piacere di scoprire da soli come finirà questa storia.
Io l’ho trovato un libro carino, che si legge bene e ti coinvolge, in cui i protagonisti sono uomini duri ma con un cuore e dei sentimenti che tengono molto ben nascosti.
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Fenici!!!!!! Amate i lupi?
Amate gli uomini con un fisico bestiale? E quelli che, oltre ad un fisico bestiale, hanno anche il cuore tenero?
Bene, allora eccovi accontentate. In questo libro troverete tutto questo e di più.
I protagonisti sono Dominck Levant e Joseph Anderson, amici sin dall’infanzia.
A causa di una serie di segreti che si porta dentro sin da ragazzo, Dominck decide di abbandonare il suo miglior amico e di trasferirsi altrove, lontano.
Joseph ha sofferto tantissimo per questo allontanamento, quasi come se fosse un abbandono; i suoi sentimenti verso Dominick erano infatti ben più profondi della semplice amicizia.
Diversi anni dopo, Joseph è diventato un agente immobiliare di successo e Dominick uno sceriffo federale.
Un giorno, durante una passeggiata nei boschi attorno alla casa dei nonni, Joseph trova Krista, la sorella di Dominick, morente. La donna ha con sé i due figli che ora si trovano in pericolo.
Krista, raccogliendo le sue ultime forze, chiede a Joseph di proteggere i bambini e di rintracciare Dominick. Joseph non può fare altro che esaudire l’ultimo desiderio della donna, anche se questo comporta rivedere l’uomo che un tempo lo aveva abbandonato senza una ragione.
Il libro inizia da qui. Ѐ sempre difficile ritrovarsi da adulti, soprattutto se il distacco aveva creato tutta serie di ferite nel cuore, e per superarle servono tempo e tanto impegno.
Non voglio spoilerare più del dovuto, desidero lasciarvi il piacere di scoprire da soli come finirà questa storia.
Io l’ho trovato un libro carino, che si legge bene e ti coinvolge, in cui i protagonisti sono uomini duri ma con un cuore e dei sentimenti che tengono molto ben nascosti.
January 30, 2020
Enjoyable addition. Although it was a little bit of a departure from the first three in the series it was a nice story from a different perspective. I was a little frustrated with the pacing, I felt it took way too long to get to Alpha Gray and Simon, then it wrapped up quick. I can only hope we get more from this series or all the others that are connected in some way shape or form.
This review does not sound like my voice at all. Weird.
This review does not sound like my voice at all. Weird.
May 29, 2020
Cute story that I read in one sitting. It's a companion novel to the first three books, but you could technically read it alone since it explains all the things that matter to this story, but it's much more fun to read after the first three.
Macy Blake writes some of the best books kids ever, and Avery and Blake were super cute. In terms of romance, there isn't a lot, and what there is, is more centered around pack-building.
Macy Blake writes some of the best books kids ever, and Avery and Blake were super cute. In terms of romance, there isn't a lot, and what there is, is more centered around pack-building.
December 12, 2019
so sweet and emotional.. i thought this was the perfect ending to this series.. i enjoyed these characters and their lives.. loved being involved with them.. it was so much fun and i loved it
November 15, 2021
A mother's cry.
Joseph is hiking when he hears a mountain lion scream. Dominick gets a call his sister is dead and his nephews are alone. Another great read!
Joseph is hiking when he hears a mountain lion scream. Dominick gets a call his sister is dead and his nephews are alone. Another great read!
September 27, 2013
3.5 Stars
A "Live Your Life, Buy The Book" Review
Joseph Anderson thought he was simply going for a hike when he hears a mountain lion attack. As he happens upon the scene of what evidently isn’t an attack at all, he finds two young children crying over a very sickly mountain lion. Because that wasn’t surreal enough, the mountain lion shifts into one of his childhood friends. She’s dying and asks Joseph to take her children to her brother, Dominick. Joseph is overwhelmed by his newfound knowledge of shifters, his need to care for two small children, and needing to contact Dominick. Joseph fell in love with Dominick when they were teens only to have Dominick suddenly cut him from his life. All Joseph knows is Dominick is a US Marshal. While on a job outside the US, Dominick gets a phone message from his childhood friend, Joseph, which leads to a phone call where Joseph has to tell him about his sister’s death. Dominick immediately goes to Joseph’s home, which is actually quite nicer than anything Dominick had expected, and sees his nephews again. Unfortunately, Dominick doesn’t know what killed his sister or if any or all of them are in active danger. He also doesn’t have a place to live with his nephews and will have to change his office within the Marshal system. He needs more of Joseph’s help.
Dominick was in love with Joseph when they were children. The depth of his emotion made it hard for him to control his shift while around Joseph. To maintain the secrecy and safety of shifters he severed all ties. He never got over the loss. It seems Joseph was also really hurt by the loss. Both men have lived productive and successful lives apart, but still remember keenly both their love and the hurt it caused. Both men also realize the welfare of the children far supersede any petty anger they may feel about secrets and crushes from the past. Dominick uproots his life to take care of his nephews. Joseph gives them a home during the process. Dominick also learns his old pack was completely wiped out by whatever killed his sister. He has no one but Joseph and his friend to turn to for help with the kids. Finally, both men admit to still carrying a torch for the other. Amongst all the family and romantic drama, Dominick has to go to work. As a Marshal he’s responsible for the safety and whereabouts of witnesses. He is out to find a witness who just so happens to be supernatural. Dominick knows there is no way he can take the guy to jail, it simply will not work. He can however help Dominick find out about the death of his sister and his former pack. Dominick and Joseph learn they aren’t alone in raising little mountain lion cubs.
This was a story of losing and rebuilding family. The loss of Dominick’s sister and how it impacted both his and his nephews’ lives was tragic. Whereas the previous triad books were about the violence and how to stop the bad guys, Wild Magic was about the aftermath and the clean up. How do you rebuild your life when the glue that held it together is gone? Dominick has to start over at work as well as take care of others instead of continuing to live his life as a loner. In both cases he ends up happier for it. He also finds a new extended family in the process. Joseph has to give Dominick a second chance.
Okay, so a story about rebuilding your family should have a good romance at the heart of it. After all, this is a romance novel, right? I thought the romance fizzled out. The majority of the book the two guys were circling each other not knowing how get back what they had in their youth. Suddenly, they’ve forgiven and are ready to go again. All’s well that ends well. It all happened in about three pages. I found myself not really buying it. The men did have romantic thoughts toward each other, but they largely dealt with the past and the opportunity missed. Other than some jealousy, the opportunity to roll out the men falling in love again as they built their life together without realizing it was also missed. Instead, we have two guys all but entering a committed relationship a few pages after that wasn’t even an option either man imagined was possible.
A "Live Your Life, Buy The Book" Review
Joseph Anderson thought he was simply going for a hike when he hears a mountain lion attack. As he happens upon the scene of what evidently isn’t an attack at all, he finds two young children crying over a very sickly mountain lion. Because that wasn’t surreal enough, the mountain lion shifts into one of his childhood friends. She’s dying and asks Joseph to take her children to her brother, Dominick. Joseph is overwhelmed by his newfound knowledge of shifters, his need to care for two small children, and needing to contact Dominick. Joseph fell in love with Dominick when they were teens only to have Dominick suddenly cut him from his life. All Joseph knows is Dominick is a US Marshal. While on a job outside the US, Dominick gets a phone message from his childhood friend, Joseph, which leads to a phone call where Joseph has to tell him about his sister’s death. Dominick immediately goes to Joseph’s home, which is actually quite nicer than anything Dominick had expected, and sees his nephews again. Unfortunately, Dominick doesn’t know what killed his sister or if any or all of them are in active danger. He also doesn’t have a place to live with his nephews and will have to change his office within the Marshal system. He needs more of Joseph’s help.
Dominick was in love with Joseph when they were children. The depth of his emotion made it hard for him to control his shift while around Joseph. To maintain the secrecy and safety of shifters he severed all ties. He never got over the loss. It seems Joseph was also really hurt by the loss. Both men have lived productive and successful lives apart, but still remember keenly both their love and the hurt it caused. Both men also realize the welfare of the children far supersede any petty anger they may feel about secrets and crushes from the past. Dominick uproots his life to take care of his nephews. Joseph gives them a home during the process. Dominick also learns his old pack was completely wiped out by whatever killed his sister. He has no one but Joseph and his friend to turn to for help with the kids. Finally, both men admit to still carrying a torch for the other. Amongst all the family and romantic drama, Dominick has to go to work. As a Marshal he’s responsible for the safety and whereabouts of witnesses. He is out to find a witness who just so happens to be supernatural. Dominick knows there is no way he can take the guy to jail, it simply will not work. He can however help Dominick find out about the death of his sister and his former pack. Dominick and Joseph learn they aren’t alone in raising little mountain lion cubs.
This was a story of losing and rebuilding family. The loss of Dominick’s sister and how it impacted both his and his nephews’ lives was tragic. Whereas the previous triad books were about the violence and how to stop the bad guys, Wild Magic was about the aftermath and the clean up. How do you rebuild your life when the glue that held it together is gone? Dominick has to start over at work as well as take care of others instead of continuing to live his life as a loner. In both cases he ends up happier for it. He also finds a new extended family in the process. Joseph has to give Dominick a second chance.
Okay, so a story about rebuilding your family should have a good romance at the heart of it. After all, this is a romance novel, right? I thought the romance fizzled out. The majority of the book the two guys were circling each other not knowing how get back what they had in their youth. Suddenly, they’ve forgiven and are ready to go again. All’s well that ends well. It all happened in about three pages. I found myself not really buying it. The men did have romantic thoughts toward each other, but they largely dealt with the past and the opportunity missed. Other than some jealousy, the opportunity to roll out the men falling in love again as they built their life together without realizing it was also missed. Instead, we have two guys all but entering a committed relationship a few pages after that wasn’t even an option either man imagined was possible.
February 12, 2019
Das war mal nix, liebe Poppy Dennison :-(
Ok … ich weiß jetzt nicht, ob ich traurig, enttäuscht oder beleidigt sein soll.
Nach drei wunderbaren Wolfsbänden aus der Feder von Poppy Dennison, hatte ich mich so richtig auf diese neue Runde mit den Berglöwen gefreut. Das hier eine Geschichte kommen würde, war nach dem sehr guten Ende des dritten Bandes so klar wie sonst was.
Und was wurde hier serviert? Eine Geschichte, durch die man durchgepeitscht wird, die nicht einen der Protagonisten wirklich angemessen darstellt, die alles ein bisschen anreißt, überhastet wirkt und zu keinem der einzelnen Abschnitte irgendeine Art Hintergrundinformationen liefert. Egal was, über alles wird in einer Geschwindigkeit hinweggegangen, dass einem beim Lesen eigentlich schummrig werden müsste. Der Krimiplot wurde angerissen und nicht vertieft (hofft man hier auf den 5. Band?), für dieses Buch hätte es ihn jedenfalls fast nicht gebraucht :-(.
Ich weiß nicht, ob Poppy Dennison eine Verpflichtung hatte, diesen 4. Teil zu schreiben und erst kurz vor der Deadline mit dem Schreiben angefangen hat oder ob sie hierfür einen Ghostwriter und nur den Plot vorgegeben hatte … denn wenn ich diesen Teil mit den drei vorangegangenen vergleiche … Keine Ahnung ….
Was ich aber sicher weiß, dass das aber auf keinen Fall das war, was ich habe lesen wollen bzw. was ich “erwartet” habe. Man hätte aus diesem Plot soviel machen können, hier wurde für mich eine tolle Geschichte einfach verhunzt – sorry! Ja, es ist “nur” eine Novelle, dass das aber besser geht, haben andere Autoren zur Genüge bewiesen.
Tut mir leid, dass ich vor lauter Enttäuschung nicht mehr auf die Protagonisten eingegangen bin, aber sie blieben für mich so blass, dass ich nicht wirklich sagen könnte, welche Eigenschaften wer hatte. Die vergebenen “*” sind für mich ein Bonus, da die vorangegangenen Bücher wirklich gut waren und ein Vorschuss auf einen möglichen besseren Folgeband. Denn ich habe die Hoffnung, dass sich Frau Dennison für einen 5. Band wieder die Zeit und Muse nimmt, die die Protagonisten, egal ob Berglöwe, Wolf oder Magier, verdienen. So harre ich mal der Dinge die da kommen werden, denn DAS kann so nicht alles gewesen sein. Allerdings liegt das ursprüngliche Veröffentlichungsdatum des englischen Originals schon 3 Jahre zurück – vielleicht hatte sie auch einfach keine Lust mehr …
Ok … ich weiß jetzt nicht, ob ich traurig, enttäuscht oder beleidigt sein soll.
Nach drei wunderbaren Wolfsbänden aus der Feder von Poppy Dennison, hatte ich mich so richtig auf diese neue Runde mit den Berglöwen gefreut. Das hier eine Geschichte kommen würde, war nach dem sehr guten Ende des dritten Bandes so klar wie sonst was.
Und was wurde hier serviert? Eine Geschichte, durch die man durchgepeitscht wird, die nicht einen der Protagonisten wirklich angemessen darstellt, die alles ein bisschen anreißt, überhastet wirkt und zu keinem der einzelnen Abschnitte irgendeine Art Hintergrundinformationen liefert. Egal was, über alles wird in einer Geschwindigkeit hinweggegangen, dass einem beim Lesen eigentlich schummrig werden müsste. Der Krimiplot wurde angerissen und nicht vertieft (hofft man hier auf den 5. Band?), für dieses Buch hätte es ihn jedenfalls fast nicht gebraucht :-(.
Ich weiß nicht, ob Poppy Dennison eine Verpflichtung hatte, diesen 4. Teil zu schreiben und erst kurz vor der Deadline mit dem Schreiben angefangen hat oder ob sie hierfür einen Ghostwriter und nur den Plot vorgegeben hatte … denn wenn ich diesen Teil mit den drei vorangegangenen vergleiche … Keine Ahnung ….
Was ich aber sicher weiß, dass das aber auf keinen Fall das war, was ich habe lesen wollen bzw. was ich “erwartet” habe. Man hätte aus diesem Plot soviel machen können, hier wurde für mich eine tolle Geschichte einfach verhunzt – sorry! Ja, es ist “nur” eine Novelle, dass das aber besser geht, haben andere Autoren zur Genüge bewiesen.
Tut mir leid, dass ich vor lauter Enttäuschung nicht mehr auf die Protagonisten eingegangen bin, aber sie blieben für mich so blass, dass ich nicht wirklich sagen könnte, welche Eigenschaften wer hatte. Die vergebenen “*” sind für mich ein Bonus, da die vorangegangenen Bücher wirklich gut waren und ein Vorschuss auf einen möglichen besseren Folgeband. Denn ich habe die Hoffnung, dass sich Frau Dennison für einen 5. Band wieder die Zeit und Muse nimmt, die die Protagonisten, egal ob Berglöwe, Wolf oder Magier, verdienen. So harre ich mal der Dinge die da kommen werden, denn DAS kann so nicht alles gewesen sein. Allerdings liegt das ursprüngliche Veröffentlichungsdatum des englischen Originals schon 3 Jahre zurück – vielleicht hatte sie auch einfach keine Lust mehr …
May 9, 2014
Joey and Nickie grew up together, child hood friends who lost each other because of a secret. All grown up, Joseph is a successful real estate agent and Dominick works as a US Marshall. Joey still lives in the same small town, as does Nickie's sister and two small nephews, though Dominick hasn't had much contact with them either since he moved away. When Joseph stumbles upon Dominick's sister just before her death, he winds up temporary care giver of her two small children, promising to get them to Dominick and keep them safe.
Dominick drops everything to rush home when he get's Joseph's call. Devastated by the death of his sister, overwhelmed with the new responsibilites of being a father to his young nephews, and hopeful that now that Joseph knows his secret, the secret that drove him away, they can finally be together. A visit to the place where his sister died and her packs compound yield more questions than answers and soon, Dominick finds himself in the company of the wolf pack that are caring for his nephews new alpha.
Throughout the story, Dominick and Joseph struggle with their long buried feelings for one another. Although they display those feelings with small gestures and not so subtle stares, they don't actually act on it until close to the end of the book. It was nice to see where things are going to go with Riley and the other survivors of his mountain lion pack, but I don't think this book should have been titled as 'Triad book #4'. It didn't have the same feel as the first 3 books or the same flow with the writing or the characters. When I listened to the first 3 books in the Triad series, they all flowed seemlessly like one long book split into 3 parts.
And even though it's the same narrator, Robert G Davis, he sounded different in this book as well. Overall the the plot and the narration seemed underwhelming to me in comparison to the previous books in this series. I think perhaps I had expectations going into this book that were developed with the previous books, and though this was an enjoyable read that cleared up some unanswered questions, I thought it could have been better.
** I received a copy of this audio book from Dreamspinner Press in exchange for an honest review through MM Good Book Reviews **
Dominick drops everything to rush home when he get's Joseph's call. Devastated by the death of his sister, overwhelmed with the new responsibilites of being a father to his young nephews, and hopeful that now that Joseph knows his secret, the secret that drove him away, they can finally be together. A visit to the place where his sister died and her packs compound yield more questions than answers and soon, Dominick finds himself in the company of the wolf pack that are caring for his nephews new alpha.
Throughout the story, Dominick and Joseph struggle with their long buried feelings for one another. Although they display those feelings with small gestures and not so subtle stares, they don't actually act on it until close to the end of the book. It was nice to see where things are going to go with Riley and the other survivors of his mountain lion pack, but I don't think this book should have been titled as 'Triad book #4'. It didn't have the same feel as the first 3 books or the same flow with the writing or the characters. When I listened to the first 3 books in the Triad series, they all flowed seemlessly like one long book split into 3 parts.
And even though it's the same narrator, Robert G Davis, he sounded different in this book as well. Overall the the plot and the narration seemed underwhelming to me in comparison to the previous books in this series. I think perhaps I had expectations going into this book that were developed with the previous books, and though this was an enjoyable read that cleared up some unanswered questions, I thought it could have been better.
** I received a copy of this audio book from Dreamspinner Press in exchange for an honest review through MM Good Book Reviews **
January 21, 2015
3.5 star review by Vicki
Hmmm… I have mixed feelings about this book.
Joseph is out for a hike in the woods one day, and hears a scream. He gets to a clearing in time to see a mountain lion turn in to a woman and die, leaving two small boys alone. He knows the woman, she’s his old friends sister, and just before she dies, she asks Joseph to find her brother Dominick, for her sons.
Mountain lion shifter/US Marshall Dominick Levent receives the worst phone call ever, his sister is dead and his old best friend has her sons. He rushes home as fast as he can. He finds a very confused Joseph with two grieving little boys. Dominick has some explaining to do….
Which he does, and we get a nice little story about the reuniting of old friends, and the forming of a new family. All of that is just fine, and I did like Joseph and Dominick. But. This all relates to the last three books very vaguely. Dominick and his sister were part of the mountain lion pack that the triad wiped out, Dominick leaving long before it all happened, and his sister escaping, with her sons, just like Riley did. There is the mention of the boys at the end of the last book I think it was, very briefly. It has none of the passion or excitement of the other three books, it almost felt like a few chapters that could have been part of one of the other books, integrating the characters fully in to the full story. It wasn’t bad at all, I enjoyed it, but I’m not sure it worked as a book on its own. It’s also half the length of the other books. The series felt complete at the end of the last book, this confused me a bit. It was good, and if I hadn’t just read the other three that were so strong I may have rated it higher.
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Hmmm… I have mixed feelings about this book.
Joseph is out for a hike in the woods one day, and hears a scream. He gets to a clearing in time to see a mountain lion turn in to a woman and die, leaving two small boys alone. He knows the woman, she’s his old friends sister, and just before she dies, she asks Joseph to find her brother Dominick, for her sons.
Mountain lion shifter/US Marshall Dominick Levent receives the worst phone call ever, his sister is dead and his old best friend has her sons. He rushes home as fast as he can. He finds a very confused Joseph with two grieving little boys. Dominick has some explaining to do….
Which he does, and we get a nice little story about the reuniting of old friends, and the forming of a new family. All of that is just fine, and I did like Joseph and Dominick. But. This all relates to the last three books very vaguely. Dominick and his sister were part of the mountain lion pack that the triad wiped out, Dominick leaving long before it all happened, and his sister escaping, with her sons, just like Riley did. There is the mention of the boys at the end of the last book I think it was, very briefly. It has none of the passion or excitement of the other three books, it almost felt like a few chapters that could have been part of one of the other books, integrating the characters fully in to the full story. It wasn’t bad at all, I enjoyed it, but I’m not sure it worked as a book on its own. It’s also half the length of the other books. The series felt complete at the end of the last book, this confused me a bit. It was good, and if I hadn’t just read the other three that were so strong I may have rated it higher.
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December 11, 2019
I fell in love with mountain lions when I was a young girl. In my mind they were the epitome of beauty, grace, strength, and savagery. We would go up into the mountains of North Carolina to camp and sometimes we would hear their screams. It never scared me, it just made me be even more in awe of these wild creatures. So when I knew the latest book in a favorite series of mine 'Triad' by Poppy Dennison included a mountain lion, I was jumping all over waiting for it. I was definitely not disappointed.
I honestly couldn't begin to understand how I might react if, like Joseph, I came across two young boys hovering over a dying mountain lion which then shifts into a young woman I used to know. Personally, I thought Joseph handled it pretty darn well. Krista begs him to protect her boys and get them to her older brother, Dominick. Joseph and Dominick used to be the best of friends until high school when Dominick told him they couldn't be friends anymore, which hurt Joseph as he'd been very attracted to Dominick. So, Joseph takes Avery and Blake back to his home and tracks down Dominick. Seeing Dom again and verifying that shifters are real and that was why Dom abandoned their friendship spins Joseph on his axel.
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I honestly couldn't begin to understand how I might react if, like Joseph, I came across two young boys hovering over a dying mountain lion which then shifts into a young woman I used to know. Personally, I thought Joseph handled it pretty darn well. Krista begs him to protect her boys and get them to her older brother, Dominick. Joseph and Dominick used to be the best of friends until high school when Dominick told him they couldn't be friends anymore, which hurt Joseph as he'd been very attracted to Dominick. So, Joseph takes Avery and Blake back to his home and tracks down Dominick. Seeing Dom again and verifying that shifters are real and that was why Dom abandoned their friendship spins Joseph on his axel.
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September 2, 2013
The plot on this one is weaker than the rest of the series. It has more to do with figuring out what to do with the mountain lion pack which was destroyed earlier on in the series, and two friends coming back together as more. It was an enjoyable story for what it was, though I did have one minor "pulled me out of the story" moment. It's not a spoiler, just not a detail most people will care about.
Beyond that, it was a fun, quick read in the same universe, cleaning up some of the aftermath of the previous stories.
Beyond that, it was a fun, quick read in the same universe, cleaning up some of the aftermath of the previous stories.
November 17, 2014
Wild Magic
Short & sweet.
This really should have been part of book three, maybe book 3.5? We've all seen the little .5 books that come out in a series. Maybe it's too big to be part of a book but needs to be told. That's what we have here.
Riley wasn't the only survivor of the mountain lion pack that Silas decimated. Blake & Avery, grown up, make their appearance in the future looking epilogue of book 3 Soul Magic.
It's a very sweet story and I really felt for Dominic while he tried to figure out how to take responsibility for his nephews and Joseph while he tried to forgive Dominic for abandoning him so many years ago.
Poppy did a beautiful job of writing their stories and wrapping up some loose ends to finish off the series.
Short & sweet.
This really should have been part of book three, maybe book 3.5? We've all seen the little .5 books that come out in a series. Maybe it's too big to be part of a book but needs to be told. That's what we have here.
Riley wasn't the only survivor of the mountain lion pack that Silas decimated. Blake & Avery, grown up, make their appearance in the future looking epilogue of book 3 Soul Magic.
It's a very sweet story and I really felt for Dominic while he tried to figure out how to take responsibility for his nephews and Joseph while he tried to forgive Dominic for abandoning him so many years ago.
Poppy did a beautiful job of writing their stories and wrapping up some loose ends to finish off the series.
June 16, 2016
Loved this series. The little ones are so cute! Especially as animals. It was fun to see everyone in Gray's pack again. Even if just for a short while.
October 9, 2021
3 stars and half
February 7, 2017
Mit voller Wucht und unerwartet holt die Vergangenheit den Immobilienmakler Joseph Anderson ein, als er über eine Kindheitsfreundin stolpert, die im Sterben liegt und ihm ihre Kinder anvertraut. Es handelt sich dabei um keine gewöhnlichen Kinder, sondern um Gestaltwandler. Gestaltwandler? Und so erfährt Joseph auch endlich die Wahrheit über seinen ehemals besten Freund Dominick – den Onkel der Jungen, der ihn vor so vielen Jahren einfach fortgeschickt und den Kontakt abgebrochen hat.
Der Mord an seiner Schwester und die Verantwortung für die Jungen lasten schwer auf Dominicks Schultern, der als US Marshall ständig unterwegs ist und eigentlich als Einzelgänger lebt. Doch Die Kinder brauchen Stabilität und ein Rudel. Und Dominick braucht Joseph. Nie konnte er den Freund seiner Kindheit vergessen und je länger er in der Nähe des Menschen ist, desto stärker werden seine Gefühle für ihn.
Wilde Magie ist ein schöner Abschluss der Triade-Reihe. Hier werden nun die letzten, offenen Fragen beantwortet, die sich um den Wandler Riley handeln, der von Wölfen aufgenommen wurde. Die Hauptakteure Joseph und Dominick sind völlig neu und unbekannt. Leider bleiben sie etwas oberflächlich und die Autorin ihnen nur wenig Profil verpasst. Allerdings hat es mir sehr gut gefallen, dass Joseph zu Beginn sehr reserviert ist und nur um der Kinder Willen mit Dominick zusammenarbeitet.
Aber es brodelt auch bei ihm unter der Oberfläche und selbst verletzte Gefühle lassen sich auf Dauer nicht unterdrücken. Natürlich gibt es ein Happy End und Joseph und Dominick entscheiden sich am Ende für einen sehr mutigen und selbstlosen Schritt zum Wohle der Kinder.
Der Mord an seiner Schwester und die Verantwortung für die Jungen lasten schwer auf Dominicks Schultern, der als US Marshall ständig unterwegs ist und eigentlich als Einzelgänger lebt. Doch Die Kinder brauchen Stabilität und ein Rudel. Und Dominick braucht Joseph. Nie konnte er den Freund seiner Kindheit vergessen und je länger er in der Nähe des Menschen ist, desto stärker werden seine Gefühle für ihn.
Wilde Magie ist ein schöner Abschluss der Triade-Reihe. Hier werden nun die letzten, offenen Fragen beantwortet, die sich um den Wandler Riley handeln, der von Wölfen aufgenommen wurde. Die Hauptakteure Joseph und Dominick sind völlig neu und unbekannt. Leider bleiben sie etwas oberflächlich und die Autorin ihnen nur wenig Profil verpasst. Allerdings hat es mir sehr gut gefallen, dass Joseph zu Beginn sehr reserviert ist und nur um der Kinder Willen mit Dominick zusammenarbeitet.
Aber es brodelt auch bei ihm unter der Oberfläche und selbst verletzte Gefühle lassen sich auf Dauer nicht unterdrücken. Natürlich gibt es ein Happy End und Joseph und Dominick entscheiden sich am Ende für einen sehr mutigen und selbstlosen Schritt zum Wohle der Kinder.
August 12, 2019
Romance and Fantasy for Cosmopolitan Girls
“Mind Magic”, il primo libro di questa serie mi era piaciuto molto e devo averlo letto almeno tre volte, ma già “Body Magic” e “Soul Magic” non mi avevano convinta altrettanto. Questo nuovo libro può essere letto anche come uno stand alone in quanto le vicende narrate coinvolgono nuovi personaggi che si ritrovano secondariamente collegati con quanto narrato nei capitoli precedenti.
A mio avviso questa storia alterna momenti in cui gli eventi si svolgono fin troppo velocemente ad altri che si perdono in dettagli inutili. Il ritrovarsi dei protagonisti dopo quindici anni porta, in modo decisamente troppo precipitoso, ad una nuova intimità tra i due. Nonostante i pov siano alternati tra Joseph e Dominick nessuno dei due personaggi riesce ad avere un proprio spessore psicologico. I personaggi risultano poco caratterizzati e un po' piatti, peccato perché la storia, di per sé, avrebbe potuto dare molto.
Insomma, si tratta di un libro breve e scorrevole che riporta il lettore in contatto con il branco della Luna Alta, ma a cui manca il mordente che aveva caratterizzato l’apertura di questa serie.
“Mind Magic”, il primo libro di questa serie mi era piaciuto molto e devo averlo letto almeno tre volte, ma già “Body Magic” e “Soul Magic” non mi avevano convinta altrettanto. Questo nuovo libro può essere letto anche come uno stand alone in quanto le vicende narrate coinvolgono nuovi personaggi che si ritrovano secondariamente collegati con quanto narrato nei capitoli precedenti.
A mio avviso questa storia alterna momenti in cui gli eventi si svolgono fin troppo velocemente ad altri che si perdono in dettagli inutili. Il ritrovarsi dei protagonisti dopo quindici anni porta, in modo decisamente troppo precipitoso, ad una nuova intimità tra i due. Nonostante i pov siano alternati tra Joseph e Dominick nessuno dei due personaggi riesce ad avere un proprio spessore psicologico. I personaggi risultano poco caratterizzati e un po' piatti, peccato perché la storia, di per sé, avrebbe potuto dare molto.
Insomma, si tratta di un libro breve e scorrevole che riporta il lettore in contatto con il branco della Luna Alta, ma a cui manca il mordente che aveva caratterizzato l’apertura di questa serie.
December 12, 2019
What a bittersweet way to tie in how the mountain lions' pack reformed after what happened in the previous books.
In true Macy Blake style this lil novie is strong in the family, and close relationships department. The MCs Dominick/ Nicky/ Dom and Joseph/ Joey were closer than blood growing up, until one day without explanation, Nicky took his friendship and walked away leaving Joey heartbroken and confused as to what he'd done wrong.
After fifteen years, tragedy has brought the men together once more. This time Dom will have to face his fears and be honest with Joseph, but Joseph may not be able to trust anything the other man says. So, he {Dom} will just have to show him...and show him he does. 💗
I love all the links and parallels between this book and the previous ones. This story helped wrap up a few loose ends, and bring closure to incidents in book #1 and #2, it also gave an extra layer of insight and perspective regarding the epilogue from Book #3.
I am thrilled to add this lil series to my collection so I can pull it out and re-read when I need a good dose of this magical world where different shifters, vampires, mages, humans, and/ or any combination of those can find peace, and kinship among the inhabitants of High Moon Pack.
4 the-lion-sleeps-tonight-stars ✨✨✨✨
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.✨🎄✨
In true Macy Blake style this lil novie is strong in the family, and close relationships department. The MCs Dominick/ Nicky/ Dom and Joseph/ Joey were closer than blood growing up, until one day without explanation, Nicky took his friendship and walked away leaving Joey heartbroken and confused as to what he'd done wrong.
After fifteen years, tragedy has brought the men together once more. This time Dom will have to face his fears and be honest with Joseph, but Joseph may not be able to trust anything the other man says. So, he {Dom} will just have to show him...and show him he does. 💗
I love all the links and parallels between this book and the previous ones. This story helped wrap up a few loose ends, and bring closure to incidents in book #1 and #2, it also gave an extra layer of insight and perspective regarding the epilogue from Book #3.
I am thrilled to add this lil series to my collection so I can pull it out and re-read when I need a good dose of this magical world where different shifters, vampires, mages, humans, and/ or any combination of those can find peace, and kinship among the inhabitants of High Moon Pack.
4 the-lion-sleeps-tonight-stars ✨✨✨✨
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.✨🎄✨
July 29, 2019
✔ Letto! Dopo tanti tanti anni d'attesa, o per meglio dire 7 lunghi anni, ecco la conclusione di una serie Che ho molto amata e che ho avuto anche il piacere di rileggere tutti i libri precedenti.
Questa volta se siete stati attenti a l'ultimo capitolo e all'epilogo, avete conosciuti Blake e Avery i due leoni di montagna che fanno parte del piccolo branco di Riley.
Questo libro serve in teoria a farci capire il come anche i ragazzi fossero sopravvissuti all'attacco al Branco Blue River.
Questo evento traumatico ha rimesso insieme due compagni che si erano allontanati, Dominik e Joseph, due persone che si amavano da sempre ma che dovute a tradizioni arcaiche e tanta paura, si sono allontanati. Ma anni dopo, per prottegere i nipotini di Dom si rincontramo e l'amore che c'era una volta è ancora li in attesa, maturato, più forte che mai.
Ma serve anche a dare l'addio definitivo alla serie Triad.
Mi mancheranno i miei mutaforme, mi sono molto affezionata dopo tante lettura e rilettura. Sapere che il loro Branco è più forte e multi razziale più che mai mi fa solo piacere.
Mi aspettavo di più? Si!
Ma è finito bene, anche se mi ha lasciata con una sensazione indefinita.... tanti "booh" e "puft" e "Ma dai è già finito?" e "E Riley?" 😧😶
Dovrei accontentarmi perché finalmente sia finita.
Per me è ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ da leggere assolutamente.
Questa volta se siete stati attenti a l'ultimo capitolo e all'epilogo, avete conosciuti Blake e Avery i due leoni di montagna che fanno parte del piccolo branco di Riley.
Questo libro serve in teoria a farci capire il come anche i ragazzi fossero sopravvissuti all'attacco al Branco Blue River.
Questo evento traumatico ha rimesso insieme due compagni che si erano allontanati, Dominik e Joseph, due persone che si amavano da sempre ma che dovute a tradizioni arcaiche e tanta paura, si sono allontanati. Ma anni dopo, per prottegere i nipotini di Dom si rincontramo e l'amore che c'era una volta è ancora li in attesa, maturato, più forte che mai.
Ma serve anche a dare l'addio definitivo alla serie Triad.
Mi mancheranno i miei mutaforme, mi sono molto affezionata dopo tante lettura e rilettura. Sapere che il loro Branco è più forte e multi razziale più che mai mi fa solo piacere.
Mi aspettavo di più? Si!
Ma è finito bene, anche se mi ha lasciata con una sensazione indefinita.... tanti "booh" e "puft" e "Ma dai è già finito?" e "E Riley?" 😧😶
Dovrei accontentarmi perché finalmente sia finita.
Per me è ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ da leggere assolutamente.
December 13, 2019
This is an enjoyable, sweet & heartwarming MM paranormal romance with some heartache & a undertone of a “second-chance” The plot is quite well-written with some unexpected surprises. The characters are well-developed & quite unique with their approach to their relationship & the children involved in it.
There is: a young man (Joseph aka Joey) comes across a dying female mountain lion shifter (Krista) who begs him to take her two young children (Avery & Blake) to her older brother (Dominick aka Nicky) the man responsible for his sad memories, a caring friend (Vicky), mountain lion shifters, wolf shifters, mages, a conclave of mages, a were council, twists & turns, intrigue, suspense, drama, tragedy, protectiveness, memories, secrets, deceit, confrontations, explanations, attempted apologies, rejection, advice, decisions, attraction, jealousy, surprises, choices, indecision, compromises, some steam & satisfying conclusion
There is: a young man (Joseph aka Joey) comes across a dying female mountain lion shifter (Krista) who begs him to take her two young children (Avery & Blake) to her older brother (Dominick aka Nicky) the man responsible for his sad memories, a caring friend (Vicky), mountain lion shifters, wolf shifters, mages, a conclave of mages, a were council, twists & turns, intrigue, suspense, drama, tragedy, protectiveness, memories, secrets, deceit, confrontations, explanations, attempted apologies, rejection, advice, decisions, attraction, jealousy, surprises, choices, indecision, compromises, some steam & satisfying conclusion
December 15, 2019
This was a great add-on story to a wonderful series. Joseph and Dominick were both so full of care and concern, and both were heroically protective of Dominick's orphaned nephews. I loved that the nephews were connected to a very special young alpha, and I loved the chance to see the three connect after all the pain they'd gone through. Gray and Simon were a hard couple to follow, but I fell for Dominick and Joseph right away. This book had some sad moments, but there was nowhere near the level of angst and danger of the first three books. I enjoyed it just as much, though, and loved all that it added to the original tale. I want to go back and read the epilogue of book three, now that I have new knowledge of some of the characters. This series was fantastic, and I'm sad to say goodbye to all these terrific people. I loved them, and I definitely recommend this series.
November 29, 2019
Home is where your paw is
Another whopper of a beginning that ties directly in to the end of Soul Magic. Joseph is thrust into a new world but I think he handles it with aplomb. My heart breaks for Dom and his nephews. Dom just wants to do what’s best for his nephews, who are adorable, and I appreciated how Joseph offered to help even though he’s unsure of things.
I liked the connections that were brought up via the boys and others that appeared on this story. I do wish that Dom and Joseph would have talked more instead of assuming things, but I loved how fierce and protective Joseph is and how he wouldn’t back down with Dom. I really enjoyed how this book filled in the pieces from the last story and the reunion that occurred. A sweet story of finding home in the most surprising way.
Another whopper of a beginning that ties directly in to the end of Soul Magic. Joseph is thrust into a new world but I think he handles it with aplomb. My heart breaks for Dom and his nephews. Dom just wants to do what’s best for his nephews, who are adorable, and I appreciated how Joseph offered to help even though he’s unsure of things.
I liked the connections that were brought up via the boys and others that appeared on this story. I do wish that Dom and Joseph would have talked more instead of assuming things, but I loved how fierce and protective Joseph is and how he wouldn’t back down with Dom. I really enjoyed how this book filled in the pieces from the last story and the reunion that occurred. A sweet story of finding home in the most surprising way.
December 14, 2019
Wonderful second-chance paranormal romance that's complex and beautiful. I loved the shifters, mages, the intrigue, drama and all the plot twists. The writing was terrific and the characters were so well crafted you could feel them. A really great read!
Joseph and Dominick have quite the journey from childhood friendship to reestablishing their friendship as adults. Passion and attraction still burn bright and now there is so many possibilities.
This is book fourth and final book of the Triad of Magic Book series. This book can be read as a stand-alone, however it would be so much better if read as part of the series.
I was gifted this book from the LesCourt Author Services and i freely give my honest opinion and review.
Joseph and Dominick have quite the journey from childhood friendship to reestablishing their friendship as adults. Passion and attraction still burn bright and now there is so many possibilities.
This is book fourth and final book of the Triad of Magic Book series. This book can be read as a stand-alone, however it would be so much better if read as part of the series.
I was gifted this book from the LesCourt Author Services and i freely give my honest opinion and review.
December 15, 2019
Joseph and Dominick were best friends growing up, until Dominick suddenly disappeared with his family.
They were extremely close and losing Dominick that way hurt Joseph.
When he finds Dominick's sister dying while changing into a mountain lion and asking for protection for her two little boys, he fears for his sanity but does his best.
When he reaches out to Dominick and the truth is revealed, it opens up old wounds both have carried for years.
As they become closer in caring for the boys, they both yearn for a family and a sense of belonging.
They finally face the truth and admit that they've loved each other since they were younger.
Although there's some danger in regards to the boys, this was overall a wonderful story about finding your place and realizing it was always there.
They were extremely close and losing Dominick that way hurt Joseph.
When he finds Dominick's sister dying while changing into a mountain lion and asking for protection for her two little boys, he fears for his sanity but does his best.
When he reaches out to Dominick and the truth is revealed, it opens up old wounds both have carried for years.
As they become closer in caring for the boys, they both yearn for a family and a sense of belonging.
They finally face the truth and admit that they've loved each other since they were younger.
Although there's some danger in regards to the boys, this was overall a wonderful story about finding your place and realizing it was always there.
February 3, 2020
Book 4 Completes "The Triad of Magic" series, answering big question left over from previous book of how did Riley meet the other two Lion cubs
Great book, introduces some new characters joining with favorites from the previous books to finally fills in what happened to the Mountain Lion pack that was mysteriously wiped out from over the Mountain which Riley was fleeing from.
We get to meet two new lion cubs, Avery and Blake, their protectors: Joseph a human, and Dominick their uncle, who were close friends growing up together. Eventually through their investigation of what happened to the Mountain Lion massacre they will stumble upon the High Moon Pack and need to seek out Gray and Simon's help.
Great book, introduces some new characters joining with favorites from the previous books to finally fills in what happened to the Mountain Lion pack that was mysteriously wiped out from over the Mountain which Riley was fleeing from.
We get to meet two new lion cubs, Avery and Blake, their protectors: Joseph a human, and Dominick their uncle, who were close friends growing up together. Eventually through their investigation of what happened to the Mountain Lion massacre they will stumble upon the High Moon Pack and need to seek out Gray and Simon's help.
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