Hidden Hearts: A Why Choose Paranormal Romance

Stolen Legacy #3

by Candice Bundy

The posse may be reunited, but the fae’s game of challenges is nowhere near over with three of their legacies yet to be won. Our hunt for Caden’s seeds might not have gone to plan, but at least the Supernova of Hotness has Emrys back with the pack. Well, mostly.

As much as I want to rejoice over the demi-god’s return, we’re not in a position to let down our guard. Trapped in this hedge maze together, every twist and turn brings risks with no clear method to solve the puzzle in sight.

After turning down Taneisha’s offer to go home and threatening to rally my mage family against her, I fear I’ve only made her angry. I lose ground in every negotiation with the fae. Sooner or later, I fear she’ll refuse my requests and I’ll lose what little sway I have over the mercurial fae.

I’m convinced if we stick together, we can handle whatever the maze throws at us. I can’t let Taneisha, or her haunting maze, hurt my posse. Not if I can help it. Wait… My posse? Oh boy, are my feels getting complicated.

We don’t get far before we hear the noises. The low rumbles. The bellowing roars. The stomping hooves. One thing is clear. We aren’t alone in this maze. A maze I’m increasingly convinced is very much magical, alive, or both.

Between navigating the dangers of the maze and helping Liam find his legacy, I’ve got to find a way to help Emrys regain his brittle sanity. Easy, right?

This is book three of six in the Stolen Legacy series. This is an action adventure why choose steamy romance where the female main character has more than one love interest. Includes m/m in some books.

Genres: Shapeshifters, Magic, Demons, Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance

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First published March 5, 2022

About the author

After lifetimes spent spinning data webs in information technology and crafting alchemy in a winery, Candice now pens tales filled with murder, magic, and romance in the paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and science fiction genres. She likes to throw fierce, clever heroines off cliffs and into the arms of heroes who stand at the ready to catch them.

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Reviews

[Kiranna Travellyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely fantastic, Sera and her guys get upto all sorts of things in this book. There's one part near the end of the book where Sera has a one on one with each guy, it's my favourite part of this book. You see the guys in a whole different way, it really was amazing. I am enjoying this series more than I expected, for a RH it's extremely interesting and fun. Usually I get confused when there is too many men, it's hard to remember all their names. But in this one I didn't have that problem, instead trying to spell some of them is my only issue. Cadan is my favourite, then Emy (one of the one's I have difficulty spelling) so I just call him that. The other guys are all really great, each has something different about them that I love. Sera is a wonderful character, she's not too sassy. But she is a strong character with determination to match the men in her life, if not more so. I can't wait for the next book, to see which legacy will be next.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

The quest continues in book three. This time the group is searching for Liam’s legacy. While the previous ones seem to have serious consequences if not found Liam’s appears to be more sentimental than anything else. Sera still fights the pull of the mating marks, even as she fights growing feelings for her “posse” as she calls the guys. Taneisha is as twisted as ever. A maze, dreams crashing into reality and even a minotaur conspire to keep the group from achieving their goal. Emotions are running high, the sparks are flying and the one thing they all agree on is they are over Tink’s games. Three legacies found two more to go, what tricks will they face next? We’ll have to wait for book four to find out. I for one eagerly anticipate it’s arrival!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nan · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the third insane quest set for Sera and the Posse, whom she is increasingly coming to think of as hers, they must recover Liam’s talisman in a maze. The good news is that Emrys is back; the bad news is that he thinks it’s still an illusion. Of course there are numerous tricks and pitfalls to overcome in the maze and Sera also spends time trying to figure out her feelings for all of the men. It was fun learning more about Caden and Liam and seeing a new side to Emrys. I received an advance copy of this book and voluntarily left a review.

[Barbie-Ann Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading this book I had to take a little time to compose myself and get my thoughts clear in my head before I put them in a review.
Wow this book was amazingly written. Once I started I couldn’t put it down till I was finished. This book has twists and turns you don’t know what’s happening. will they all get there happily ever after or will it all go wrong. To find out what happens go buy the book. You won’t be disappointed I wasn’t.. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jo]

Continues the story about Sera and her 5guys. They continue to search for the guys stolen legacies. They have to solve and survive the puzzles set up by the angry fae. There’s lots of heat along the way. Never piss off a twisted fae. This was book 3 in the series. Look forward to the next.. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Maze . . .

Sera and the Posse are now looking for Liam’s talisman in a confusing maze. Emrys has returned so they are relieved about that, but things are not quite right. Three more legacies must be won. Can they complete the challenges? Will they survive whatever is in the maze with them?

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The twists and adventure continues in this third book in the Stolen Legacy series. It is packed with twists. I am liking that more is being revealed about Caden and Liam. I also like the development in Emrys. There are still plenty to of questions answered and I am looking forward to the next book.

[Katie Maidment · Rating 5 out of 5]

loving this series

Love this series so far, loved it so much I’ve bought the paperbacks, can not wait for the next book five stars highly recommend.

[Trevor T. O'Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book

[Netta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! So much going on it's super exciting! Never a dull moment and (even though they are on a clock) very sexy. Sera and the guys have ensnared my attention. I can't wait for more!

[Mama · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three down, two to go!

O...M...G!!! I love this series and all the PNR that has been thrown together! Sorry I just don't have time to explain more, I have to see what happens next!!

[Wanika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it once again

I love this stolen legacy series because it’s the perfect in between book. What I mean by that is sometimes I’ll get done reading a heavy or intense book or series and I need a pallet cleanser so to speak. That’s where these books come in.

The Stolen Legacy series are quick reads that still encompass full stories. There’s background on the characters and how they’re connected, there’s the main plot, plus a couple of side plots, there’s developing relationships between different characters constantly leading up to spicy times.

I love the banter between characters, the spice, and the way that with each challenge/book the FMC’s resolve and feelings about the guys changes. Great job to both authors.

[Veronica Prowant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cryptically fun

Amazed suck honestly but when you solve them and look back, there's always some fun that was had. That is definitely the case for our posse. Some memories were made and some bonds deepened. Who knows what's next in the demi gods club.

[Kreela · Rating 3 out of 5]

"…naked wrestling between two demi-gods" Oh, my. 😘
Sera

" I’d lived and breathed this surreal landscape of disappointment for far too long. "
Emrys has my favorite phrase here!

I admit that I did not read the previous books, but I had no trouble following the storyline. The plot seems simple enough: find a personal object of Liam's in order to solve a maze. The more I read the more I realized that this is a Maze of Reflection, both of illusions and self-examination. The elf, Taneisha, did not seem evil at all, more like a woman determined to help Sera improve her magic skills and her indecision. I especially liked the Doppleganger 😉.

The five men:

This is Reverse Harem/Why Choose, and I started thinking about the differences between how authors portray so many men. In this novel the men seemed to be Sera's superheroic sidekicks, and they functioned more as a support group in a therapy session. Sera was deeply insecure and unwilling to use the skills that she was born with.


The world:

This story transitions between VR gaming and magic. If you like Erin Kellison, Emma Adams and RH you will like this. Since the world exists solely in an illus-overse, it seemed like a PNR novel. Each gentleman is separated into the room most similar to their hobbies: Caden in a kitchen strewn with sugar and chocolate, Franc in a junkheap of a library, and Marcos in a gym. Nothing abnormal, unless you count the illusions 😉.

The Romance:

Of course, it is all about the romance. Did I find the men interesting? No. In a novel like this, pinning down their individual personalities was difficult; you need to read the series. There are too many characters to really explore deep personalities. But I liked how the 5 were split up, and that each novel seemed to revolve around one character's healing (oh, sorry, legacy item of personal worth).

• Is there smut? Yes.
• Did I feel the tickle or heat of attraction? No. #SweetSmut. You may like it better.

🌶🌶🌶

[Judy Gittleson Hendrickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sera and her guys are searching for the talisman belonging to Liam while in a maze with increasingly eerie sounds. The characters are becoming more complex as new insights and history are added to the story. The storyline really pulls you in as the drama, surprises, danger, strengths and much more, hook you. Loved the compassion and passion among the group as they sort out their part of the adventure. Can not wait to read what happens next time.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the quest for the third talisman and we are getting to know the guys better. So many pitfalls for them to overcome while looking for Liam's legacy. Danger and steam continue to weave around Sera and her Posse, making for an emotional read. I'm really looking forward to the next book to see how things continue to unfold.

[Dianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

And the drama continues. Well I guess everyone is subject to a Taneisha tantrum. Other than the unexpected hitchhiker and the mental trips this challenge was pretty tame compared to the others. But we get the posse fully back together which is always fun.. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well written paranormal story with a reverse harem theme. I liked the differences in the characters which gave the author the ability to add so much more detail to the story. I liked the story itself which I thought had a very suspenseful vibe making it impossible for me to put down.

I requested a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[M Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

What to say about this one I still really love the quest aspect and the relationship progressed well in this book, i think all the characters play well off of each other and the dynamic is interesting, I will say it felt like the two shifters switched their personalities with each other half way through this book

[Anita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sera and her posse of potential fated mates seek to solve the puzzle the Fae has set for them to reclaim the 3rd list legacy. This book is even more enjoyable after reading the previous 2 stories. Looking forward to reading the next as the group search for the remaining 2 missing legacies.

[Tonika Garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Well written and worth the wait. Loved loved loved. It is the help from others in the relationship that kept her strong to conquer all. Great job.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was happy to read part three of the posse and sera journey to find the boys legacies. It was just as good as I expected. I can’t wait to see what happens next. .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

good read

Tink has some serious issues and is a entitled brat . I can’t believe that guys did something so bad it caused her to act like a psycho. Because look at Ray he didn’t do crap to her she’s just crazy.

[Emily Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't have much to say, the length of the book didn't work against it this time because we've now gotten to know the characters so that was good.
This series is so far good for some relaxed reading that doesnt need any investment into the plot or characters (but is still romantasy so has plot)

[Christina Blake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable read.

With every book two n this entertaining series, I enjoy them more. I like the authors ' sexy take on the various supernatural vying for Sara's affections while undertaking their quests.

I recommend this book.

[Vanessa Leighton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the push and pull in this the growing feelings but the refusal to believe is what keeps me devouring these books hoping for the next one. I’m in awe at the world that they have built

[E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a gret 3rd story in this series. It is well written and fast to read. I am hoping there will be more in this series.

[Reader03 · Rating 4 out of 5]

The adventure continues with more plot twists, revelations and a great pace overall that kept me engaged.. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jessica Wiltshire · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it !

Love how short these stories are. They have great details and are very spicy and entertaining. No filler chapters. On to book 4 !

[TAG · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story progressing with different task each book. Growing relationships between RH members. This one was quite hot.