Nik Epperstein’s alpha lost his mate two years ago and took an evil witch as his new bride. Ever since then, Eli’s leadership has become violent, bordering on insane. When Eli attacks him, Nik’s healing powers mysteriously vanish. He can’t defend himself, nor protect the wolf he secretly loves. Only through the help of a foul-mouthed witch and an overly-dramatic dwarf will he save her – but their assistance comes at a price.
Caroline has tried for two years to lure Nik into her bed and can’t understand his hesitation. After all, she senses their mating bond loud and clear. Then Nik disappears. She confronts her father who tells her Nik is dead, and she’s next on his chopping block. Without Nik to protect her, she flees the pack and is kidnapped by a man half her size.
Reunited at last, the young wolves have one last chance to ignite their bond. But love must wait when battle looms. Eli and his wife attack, and aren’t above using dirty tricks to win. If Nik and Caroline survive the battle, the dwarf and his wife will require them to make a promise that will change their lives forever…
Notes to use for the blog review: The blue light by The Grimm Brothers' Tale of endurance & perseverance... A battle of good verses evil and how good always wins
The pack Alpha Eli has lost his mind, unknowingly to himself, he is destroying his pack with every move he makes and it is all thanks to his new mate. When Eli finds out his mate his pregnant he goes about sending his beta and friend Nik from the pack, but everything doesn’t go according to plan.
After fighting his pack Alpha, Nik is left for dead until he meets a witch by the name of Estrella. She sends him to her husband Otis and they go about setting the pack free from evil, but at a price to Nik and his mate.
Though I have not read the first three books in this series, I liked this one. I loved Estrella and Otis’s sense of humor. I liked the devotion that Nik had towards Caroline though he thought they weren’t mates. When he found out that he had been put under a spell, he stopped at nothing to get her safe and free from her father. Though I felt the story to be a little rushed and something’s could have been explained better, I would still continue to read the rest of the series, but maybe I should start with book 1 so that I may be up to date with everything.
I enjoyed Darkest Magic. Eva Lefoy's humor shines through and I found myself laughing a lot. This werewolf novella has everything that makes a good story: playful characters that are meant to be together, magic, a dwarf, and a surprising ending. I'm hoping Ms. Lefoy will write another story with these characters to continue their saga.
This was a great shifter read. Nik has to not only protect the pack, but his mate as well. I became invested in these characters right away. I was rooting for Nik and booing for the Alpha. If you enjoy shifter romances you will love this one. I can't wait to read more about this pack, but most of all about this couple.