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Spellbound #2
Monster
Powerful men, bound to one another by the common thread running through their veins— magic. In a world of Dreamwalkers, Elementals, Vamps, and any number of other beings, torrid sex as hot and dangerous as an Incubus is certainly one thing found in abundance. But the quest for true love can be a little rough, and that’s putting it lightly.
Brought together by their desire for one another and the spells of powers they wield, unlikely pairs discover the wonders of relationships that have a healthy dose of magic on the side. And when sex, sin, and supernatural powers are all put on a collision course, the results will leave you spellbound.
Monster by Erik Clarke
Book Two in the Spellbound series
Scarred. Resentful. Alone… Six years away from Max may have changed Syler too much for him to risk rekindling their relationship.
Syler Rike is a Fire Elemental and a Hunter—a member of the magical law enforcement. He’s one of the best, forced to face off against the most brutal criminals in the world. Of course, he’s also an asshole who couldn’t care less about the rules, but Syler loves his job… Even though the years have taken their toll, and he’s had to leave a lot behind.
One of those things was Max York, his Were-Shifter ex-boyfriend. When Syler left him without a word six years earlier, he figured he’d never see the man again. But now, after yet another covert-breaching show of magic in front of humans while Hunting, Syler’s been put on probation. He’s banned from using any spell-work until a trial can determine if his powers will be taken away permanently. To make things worse, he’s dumped in the town of Kelvin under the watchful eye of Will and his Vampire clan until he’s given a verdict. When he runs into Max there for the first time in years, it’s hardly the reunion either had expected.
Time has changed each man more than the other could know. Forced together by their circumstances, secrets and pain come to a head. Meanwhile, something big is happening in Kelvin, something everyone is determined to keep Syler from finding out. His trial looms, his relationship with Max has never been worse, and he can’t even use his magic. Has too much changed for them to get back what they had?
- GenresM M Romance
313 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 9, 2014
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About the author
Erik Clarke
4 books7 followersErik Clarke is still trying to figure out how to balance work, school, writing, and the ever-elusive “social life”. He’s also still trying to figure out when the outlandish plots and crazy characters he’d scribbled into the margins of his notebooks for years somehow coalesced into an actual novel.
Born in Ohio and now struggling through the constant love/hate relationship that is living in the beautiful but sweltering Arizona landscape, Erik is thankful every day for the incredible, supportive family and friends that surround him—and for the sheer joy that writing two characters to their happily ever after can bring.
Born in Ohio and now struggling through the constant love/hate relationship that is living in the beautiful but sweltering Arizona landscape, Erik is thankful every day for the incredible, supportive family and friends that surround him—and for the sheer joy that writing two characters to their happily ever after can bring.
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June 12, 2015
Syler Rike is well known as one of the best in his field. As a Hunter for the magical law enforcement agency he is sent by the High Council to apprehend the worst of criminals. His talent as a powerful Fire Elemental is well documented and useful when cornering his prey. Syler’s most recent collar caused spectacular repercussions. It was so bad the High Council put Syler on suspension and sent him to the town of Kelvin to await trial.
Once he arrived in town Syler made his way to Seethe as instructed and came face to face with his past, with the only man he’s ever loved and then abandoned. It’s been six years since Syler set eyes on were-shifter Max York. Prickly and argumentative as usual Syler wants nothing to do with Max who’s assigned as his minder. He’s also expected to work at Seethe, a bar owned by the local vampire coven.
The idea is to lay low and await the High Council’s pleasure, but the longer Syler’s in Kelvin the more suspicious activity comes to light. Something is happening in town. The paranormal community is walking on eggshells. Kelvin is a powder keg but why? Nothing however compares to Max’s announcement to the Fire Elemental. It’s enough to extinguish any flames, right?
Excellent character development set within a high octane storyline, Monster demands attention. Syler Rike is a pain in the ass, plain and simple. He’s a driven man who only feels whole with Max York. The Fire Elemental’s professional future is on the line. His personal life hangs in the balance too. The world these characters live in is complex and fascinating. A suspense filled mystery Monster features flawed characters who come to life. A genuinely satisfying story.
This book was reviewed by Lisa for Joyfully Reviewed (JR), and was provided by the publisher/author at no cost to JR for the purpose of being reviewed.
Once he arrived in town Syler made his way to Seethe as instructed and came face to face with his past, with the only man he’s ever loved and then abandoned. It’s been six years since Syler set eyes on were-shifter Max York. Prickly and argumentative as usual Syler wants nothing to do with Max who’s assigned as his minder. He’s also expected to work at Seethe, a bar owned by the local vampire coven.
The idea is to lay low and await the High Council’s pleasure, but the longer Syler’s in Kelvin the more suspicious activity comes to light. Something is happening in town. The paranormal community is walking on eggshells. Kelvin is a powder keg but why? Nothing however compares to Max’s announcement to the Fire Elemental. It’s enough to extinguish any flames, right?
Excellent character development set within a high octane storyline, Monster demands attention. Syler Rike is a pain in the ass, plain and simple. He’s a driven man who only feels whole with Max York. The Fire Elemental’s professional future is on the line. His personal life hangs in the balance too. The world these characters live in is complex and fascinating. A suspense filled mystery Monster features flawed characters who come to life. A genuinely satisfying story.
This book was reviewed by Lisa for Joyfully Reviewed (JR), and was provided by the publisher/author at no cost to JR for the purpose of being reviewed.
June 15, 2015
Syler Rike is well known as one of the best in his field. As a Hunter for the magical law enforcement agency he is sent by the High Council to apprehend the worst of criminals. His talent as a powerful Fire Elemental is well documented and useful when cornering his prey. Syler’s most recent collar caused spectacular repercussions. It was so bad the High Council put Syler on suspension and sent him to the town of Kelvin to await trial.
Once he arrived in town Syler made his way to Seethe as instructed and came face to face with his past, with the only man he’s ever loved and then abandoned. It’s been six years since Syler set eyes on were-shifter Max York. Prickly and argumentative as usual Syler wants nothing to do with Max who’s assigned as his minder. He’s also expected to work at Seethe, a bar owned by the local vampire coven.
The idea is to lay low and await the High Council’s pleasure, but the longer Syler’s in Kelvin the more suspicious activity comes to light. Something is happening in town. The paranormal community is walking on eggshells. Kelvin is a powder keg but why? Nothing however compares to Max’s announcement to the Fire Elemental. It’s enough to extinguish any flames, right?
Excellent character development set within a high octane storyline, Monster demands attention. Syler Rike is a pain in the ass, plain and simple. He’s a driven man who only feels whole with Max York. The Fire Elemental’s professional future is on the line. His personal life hangs in the balance too. The world these characters live in is complex and fascinating. A suspense filled mystery Monster features flawed characters who come to life. A genuinely satisfying story.
Reviewed by Lisa for Joyfully Reviewed
Link: http://bit.ly/1AMFjgU
Once he arrived in town Syler made his way to Seethe as instructed and came face to face with his past, with the only man he’s ever loved and then abandoned. It’s been six years since Syler set eyes on were-shifter Max York. Prickly and argumentative as usual Syler wants nothing to do with Max who’s assigned as his minder. He’s also expected to work at Seethe, a bar owned by the local vampire coven.
The idea is to lay low and await the High Council’s pleasure, but the longer Syler’s in Kelvin the more suspicious activity comes to light. Something is happening in town. The paranormal community is walking on eggshells. Kelvin is a powder keg but why? Nothing however compares to Max’s announcement to the Fire Elemental. It’s enough to extinguish any flames, right?
Excellent character development set within a high octane storyline, Monster demands attention. Syler Rike is a pain in the ass, plain and simple. He’s a driven man who only feels whole with Max York. The Fire Elemental’s professional future is on the line. His personal life hangs in the balance too. The world these characters live in is complex and fascinating. A suspense filled mystery Monster features flawed characters who come to life. A genuinely satisfying story.
Reviewed by Lisa for Joyfully Reviewed
Link: http://bit.ly/1AMFjgU
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