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Saint Lakes #2
Running Out of Moonlight
They thought finding each other would heal them both, but life in Saint Lakes doesn’t make it that simple.
Sage Rickman was in the wrong place at the wrong time. At least that’s what he think when the vampires kidnap him. Working through the mental anguish of all the vampires did to him is difficult to get through to say the very least. Peace of mind is an elusive creature though. He thought finding his mate would make things better, but trust doesn’t come easy.
Garridan Arach can’t remember anything about his past. He’s been in his dragon form far too long for a normal shifter to take. Being feral is the least of his worries though, especially when his memory starts coming back. Not that he cares about his past. All he wants is his mate. A mate that keeps rejecting him every time they’re together. His past has a way of catching up with him, and he discovers things that will make life in Saint Lakes less than peaceful.
Sage Rickman was in the wrong place at the wrong time. At least that’s what he think when the vampires kidnap him. Working through the mental anguish of all the vampires did to him is difficult to get through to say the very least. Peace of mind is an elusive creature though. He thought finding his mate would make things better, but trust doesn’t come easy.
Garridan Arach can’t remember anything about his past. He’s been in his dragon form far too long for a normal shifter to take. Being feral is the least of his worries though, especially when his memory starts coming back. Not that he cares about his past. All he wants is his mate. A mate that keeps rejecting him every time they’re together. His past has a way of catching up with him, and he discovers things that will make life in Saint Lakes less than peaceful.
213 pages, ebook
First published February 10, 2016
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April Kelley
115 books219 followersLiving in Southwest Michigan, April resides with her husband and two kids. She has been an avid reader for several years. Writing her first story at the age of ten, the characters in her head still won't stop telling their stories. If April isn't reading or writing she can be found outside playing with the animals or taking a long walk in the woods.
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February 24, 2017
OK... I would have given it 4-stars just for the cover, but the story worked for me, so it was a no-brainer!!! What didn't work for me was the grammatical errors... ugh!!!
I found the plot and storyline both to be very captivating and organized! There are a lot of secondary characters in this series and it would be VERY easy to get confused, but Ms. Kelly keeps excellent track of who is doing what and who! hehehe
I loved Lucas, but I think Sage has a special place in my heart! And, Garridan? He is the kind of man/dragon that anyone would be proud to call mate! The lead into Right Side Up was well done and I look forward to reading Gabriel and Shawn's story! And then there is Ladon and Magnus... that is one I hope gets written!
I found the plot and storyline both to be very captivating and organized! There are a lot of secondary characters in this series and it would be VERY easy to get confused, but Ms. Kelly keeps excellent track of who is doing what and who! hehehe
I loved Lucas, but I think Sage has a special place in my heart! And, Garridan? He is the kind of man/dragon that anyone would be proud to call mate! The lead into Right Side Up was well done and I look forward to reading Gabriel and Shawn's story! And then there is Ladon and Magnus... that is one I hope gets written!
August 20, 2021
This book is good. It is a teaser to make me want to read the next one in the series. Sage is a snake shifter who was held captive by vampires and they abused him. Enter Garridan, dragon shifter, who was kidnapped as well. Throughout all of this, these two men are fated mates. But they will have to work on their personal issues while preparing for battle with the vampires.
June 1, 2017
4 stars
Love is its own reward
Sage is a snake shifter and his mate is a dragon shifter named Garridan. Both Sage and Garridan have been tortured by Stavros vampires and
finding each other has it own problems, but love is mending some of their wounds.
Love is its own reward
Sage is a snake shifter and his mate is a dragon shifter named Garridan. Both Sage and Garridan have been tortured by Stavros vampires and
finding each other has it own problems, but love is mending some of their wounds.
June 1, 2025
I just didn't like this at all. Firstly I thought it could be read as a standalone but it just threw you in with no explanation. When I finally caught up with what was happening, I was still turned off by how the rape was discussed. There were no trigger warnings from what I remember, and rape felt like a plot point rather than the delicate subject it should be.
March 8, 2016
3 Heart Review by Cindy
I want to start by saying I didn’t read book one in this series so I feel like I’m kind of jumping into the middle of the story but I think it really shouldn’t have mattered.
It has an interesting premise and everyone knows of my fondness for shifters and dragons and supernatural creatures of all sorts. Sage and Garridan are interesting characters that I really wanted to fall in love with and I did end up cheering them on for their happy ending but I did have some issues with this book.
Most of them have to do with poor editing. There are spelling mistakes and quite a few places where the tense changes from past to present sentence to sentence. And remember, spell-check really doesn’t check to see if you meant couch instead of cough.
There’s almost too many side characters in the story to keep track of and I would have liked to have seen a little more “father/son” time between Garridan and Bennett.
But the basic interesting story pulled me along to finish because I wanted to see Sage and Garridan growing and healing together and of course Sage touched my heart with his honest fear and the reactions he kept having to the people around him who meant him no harm but made him afraid anyway.
But this author really needs to invest in a better editor. I know I’m not the only person who gets distracted from a good story by things like spelling and grammar mistakes. It’s like trying to read in a car while driving over a bumpy gravel road. No matter how good the tale…you keep getting irritated and distracted by the ups and downs.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
I want to start by saying I didn’t read book one in this series so I feel like I’m kind of jumping into the middle of the story but I think it really shouldn’t have mattered.
It has an interesting premise and everyone knows of my fondness for shifters and dragons and supernatural creatures of all sorts. Sage and Garridan are interesting characters that I really wanted to fall in love with and I did end up cheering them on for their happy ending but I did have some issues with this book.
Most of them have to do with poor editing. There are spelling mistakes and quite a few places where the tense changes from past to present sentence to sentence. And remember, spell-check really doesn’t check to see if you meant couch instead of cough.
There’s almost too many side characters in the story to keep track of and I would have liked to have seen a little more “father/son” time between Garridan and Bennett.
But the basic interesting story pulled me along to finish because I wanted to see Sage and Garridan growing and healing together and of course Sage touched my heart with his honest fear and the reactions he kept having to the people around him who meant him no harm but made him afraid anyway.
But this author really needs to invest in a better editor. I know I’m not the only person who gets distracted from a good story by things like spelling and grammar mistakes. It’s like trying to read in a car while driving over a bumpy gravel road. No matter how good the tale…you keep getting irritated and distracted by the ups and downs.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
December 31, 2024
DNF
I didn't like how the author went about Sage's healing process.
It started out fine, him receiving help from a professional but then it went downhill when Lucas and Bennet thought he was taking too long to "get his shit together".
And I was like what? You did not just said that to a r*pe victim that... Even if it was just Sage listening in on their conversation... The fact that they thought that was awful. Then Sage started to force himself to get better even if it hurt him and when people started to get annoyed at him because he flinched away from them...
He is still afraid, that's not something where the doctor just gives you some pills and you heal in a couple of months... I think it would have been better if this story was set a couple of years later, to give Sage more time to go through the process of healing and not just forced himself through.
And aside from that wreck, there was the bad editing plus there were many continuity errors....
I, at first, wanted to keep on reading even through the editing mistakes because the story of the first book was interesting and I felt curious about the secondary characters but r*pe and the subsequent healing process is a delicate issue and I don't think it was handled properly in this book so I'll stop reading this series.
I didn't like how the author went about Sage's healing process.
It started out fine, him receiving help from a professional but then it went downhill when Lucas and Bennet thought he was taking too long to "get his shit together".
And I was like what? You did not just said that to a r*pe victim that... Even if it was just Sage listening in on their conversation... The fact that they thought that was awful. Then Sage started to force himself to get better even if it hurt him and when people started to get annoyed at him because he flinched away from them...
He is still afraid, that's not something where the doctor just gives you some pills and you heal in a couple of months... I think it would have been better if this story was set a couple of years later, to give Sage more time to go through the process of healing and not just forced himself through.
And aside from that wreck, there was the bad editing plus there were many continuity errors....
I, at first, wanted to keep on reading even through the editing mistakes because the story of the first book was interesting and I felt curious about the secondary characters but r*pe and the subsequent healing process is a delicate issue and I don't think it was handled properly in this book so I'll stop reading this series.
February 13, 2024
Wow, this was a hot jumbled mess 🤣 Waaaaaayyyy too many characters introduced without enough development to keep them distinct, which was annoying, and the standalone romance between Garridan and Sage definitely played second fiddle to the overarching plot, so that this story felt like a pit stop, not an HEA-romance. And omg, while we see a lot of external evidence of how emotionally scarred Sage is from being his internal emotional journey, and the depiction (and lack of trigger warnings) of everyone's reaction around him felt superficial and crass.
Not a huge fan of Saints Lake so far (and also, holy, shit, I was pretty "meh" about Lucas in book one, but seeing him as a secondary character here makes me lean heavily toward seriously not liking him 🙄) ... where was I going with this?
Uh... right. I'm still intrigued by the overarching plot (or maybe just deperately hungry for a long series, lol) so I'm going on to the next one. I seriously hope the author improves her storytelling craft along the way, though....
Not a huge fan of Saints Lake so far (and also, holy, shit, I was pretty "meh" about Lucas in book one, but seeing him as a secondary character here makes me lean heavily toward seriously not liking him 🙄) ... where was I going with this?
Uh... right. I'm still intrigued by the overarching plot (or maybe just deperately hungry for a long series, lol) so I'm going on to the next one. I seriously hope the author improves her storytelling craft along the way, though....
February 10, 2016
4.5 out of 5 stars
Description ~
They thought finding each other would heal them both, but life in Saint Lakes doesn’t make it that simple.
Sage Rickman was in the wrong place at the wrong time. At least that’s what he think when the vampires kidnap him. Working through the mental anguish of all the vampires did to him is difficult to get through to say the very least. Peace of mind is an elusive creature though. He thought finding his mate would make things better, but trust doesn’t come easy.
Garridan Arach can’t remember anything about his past. He’s been in his dragon form far too long for a normal shifter to take. Being feral is the least of his worries though, especially when his memory starts coming back. Not that he cares about his past. All he wants is his mate. A mate that keeps rejecting him every time they’re together. His past has a way of catching up with him, and he discovers things that will make life in Saint Lakes less than peaceful.
My Review ~
To come with book release
Description ~
They thought finding each other would heal them both, but life in Saint Lakes doesn’t make it that simple.
Sage Rickman was in the wrong place at the wrong time. At least that’s what he think when the vampires kidnap him. Working through the mental anguish of all the vampires did to him is difficult to get through to say the very least. Peace of mind is an elusive creature though. He thought finding his mate would make things better, but trust doesn’t come easy.
Garridan Arach can’t remember anything about his past. He’s been in his dragon form far too long for a normal shifter to take. Being feral is the least of his worries though, especially when his memory starts coming back. Not that he cares about his past. All he wants is his mate. A mate that keeps rejecting him every time they’re together. His past has a way of catching up with him, and he discovers things that will make life in Saint Lakes less than peaceful.
My Review ~
To come with book release
August 2, 2023
Reviewed for Love Bytes – 4 hearts.
Amongst the depths of despair, Garridan, a dragon shifter, and Sage, a snake shifter, realize they are fated mates. However, neither is in a good place to follow through with the union. After being held captive by vampires for years, Garridan is almost feral. And at the hands of vampires, Sage was raped. Will their trauma tear them apart, or can they help heal each other? Both need time, but war is on its way.
Running Out of Moonlight is book two of the Saint Lakes series. Individual couples get their story told, and the end of one tale leads into the next, but an underlying arc spreads over the series. I may be wrong, but I think the author will get all the soldiers sorted before providing a big finish. As frustrating as that may be because there are twelve books in the series (thankfully, they are all in circulation), the individual tales are lovely to read. While there is limited action, Garridan, and Sage’s journey revolves around finding something special amid dealing with/healing from trauma, aided by a family of choice, not one of birth.
The story is told in the third person, primarily from the viewpoint of Sage, with an extra side of Garridan. Worldbuilding evolves across the series. While much of the overall scenery was sorted in book one, there are some added extras in this book that include cabins, work, and household. As mentioned, this story is more about recovery and what works for the individual – which may not involve traditional methodology.
As a young child, Bennett (Luke’s mate from book one) lost his parents, and Garridan became his guardian. Unbeknown to Bennett, Garridan was captured by vampires and held in his dragon-form for decades. Add in that Garridan has a fated mate, and there is plenty to sort on the relationship side. Then there’s the dominance of dragon vs human and the balance that needs to form between the two so that Garridan can function in the community, and what capacity in the community, too.
Sage, having endured a fate no one should go through, is understandably emotionally and physically shaken. Luke helps him physically using his witch powers, but there is still plenty of emotional trauma to come to terms with. To this end, he suffers panic attacks, self-worth issues, and spirals into depression. Given Garridan’s feral state, and Sage’s natural fears, it takes a while for Sage to let him in, and between them, they find a way to heal that works for them.
Running Out of Moonlight is a tale of emotional angst. After all, there is no magical cure for what they went through, and coping mechanisms differ. It was lovely to see the strength return to both characters in different ways. Lighter moments are provided by the extended cast through actions and banter. The story also contained self-defense lessons that turned flirtatious, explicit scenes, inter-shifter politics, challenges, and the introduction of future fated mates, one of which has no intention of falling into a sentimental relationship. I’ll admit - I’m looking forward to that one.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for
Love Bytes.
Amongst the depths of despair, Garridan, a dragon shifter, and Sage, a snake shifter, realize they are fated mates. However, neither is in a good place to follow through with the union. After being held captive by vampires for years, Garridan is almost feral. And at the hands of vampires, Sage was raped. Will their trauma tear them apart, or can they help heal each other? Both need time, but war is on its way.
Running Out of Moonlight is book two of the Saint Lakes series. Individual couples get their story told, and the end of one tale leads into the next, but an underlying arc spreads over the series. I may be wrong, but I think the author will get all the soldiers sorted before providing a big finish. As frustrating as that may be because there are twelve books in the series (thankfully, they are all in circulation), the individual tales are lovely to read. While there is limited action, Garridan, and Sage’s journey revolves around finding something special amid dealing with/healing from trauma, aided by a family of choice, not one of birth.
The story is told in the third person, primarily from the viewpoint of Sage, with an extra side of Garridan. Worldbuilding evolves across the series. While much of the overall scenery was sorted in book one, there are some added extras in this book that include cabins, work, and household. As mentioned, this story is more about recovery and what works for the individual – which may not involve traditional methodology.
As a young child, Bennett (Luke’s mate from book one) lost his parents, and Garridan became his guardian. Unbeknown to Bennett, Garridan was captured by vampires and held in his dragon-form for decades. Add in that Garridan has a fated mate, and there is plenty to sort on the relationship side. Then there’s the dominance of dragon vs human and the balance that needs to form between the two so that Garridan can function in the community, and what capacity in the community, too.
Sage, having endured a fate no one should go through, is understandably emotionally and physically shaken. Luke helps him physically using his witch powers, but there is still plenty of emotional trauma to come to terms with. To this end, he suffers panic attacks, self-worth issues, and spirals into depression. Given Garridan’s feral state, and Sage’s natural fears, it takes a while for Sage to let him in, and between them, they find a way to heal that works for them.
Running Out of Moonlight is a tale of emotional angst. After all, there is no magical cure for what they went through, and coping mechanisms differ. It was lovely to see the strength return to both characters in different ways. Lighter moments are provided by the extended cast through actions and banter. The story also contained self-defense lessons that turned flirtatious, explicit scenes, inter-shifter politics, challenges, and the introduction of future fated mates, one of which has no intention of falling into a sentimental relationship. I’ll admit - I’m looking forward to that one.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for
Love Bytes.
July 15, 2025
I’m sorry to say I absolutely hated this book. -2/5 for being downright offensive.
The first one could have used a strict editor but I enjoyed the story and was excited seeing how many books were in the series. This book had the same need for better editing but the story and characters were atrocious.
[TW: rape, violence]
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I hated the writing around Sage’s rape in the last book. I dislike rape as a plot device in general but it was needlessly graphic and violent in the description of the damage from the rapes and it still makes me feel ill.
This book does not handle Sage’s healing with any respect or any grace at all.
When we ‘overhear’ Sage’s friend talking about how Sage needs to hurry up and get his head out of his ass and get better, that was horrifying but I had the hopes that this was Sage being an unreliable narrator and his trauma was interpreting things wrongly. That was unfortunately not the case.
Sage’s friends and ‘family’ are so callous and impatient with his trauma.
There are numerous scenes that had me tearing out my hair with how uncaring, obtuse or outright cruel someone was being or how ill thought out it was.
Then the whole thing with Magnus. I am actually speechless. Just.
I actually don’t really understand mates in this series. Mates are generally written as individuals perfectly suited for each other.
How was Jules’ original mate perfect for him?
How is Magnus? How do Magnus’ choices make him seen an acceptable (much less believable) perfect mate to young, innocent Ladon?
Frankly, I don’t think these MCs were a convincing couple either, nvm ‘perfectly paired’ couple.
Hopefully this was just a case of panicking to get book 2 out asap and quality suffered but book 3 will go back to being compelling..?
The first one could have used a strict editor but I enjoyed the story and was excited seeing how many books were in the series. This book had the same need for better editing but the story and characters were atrocious.
[TW: rape, violence]
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..
I hated the writing around Sage’s rape in the last book. I dislike rape as a plot device in general but it was needlessly graphic and violent in the description of the damage from the rapes and it still makes me feel ill.
This book does not handle Sage’s healing with any respect or any grace at all.
When we ‘overhear’ Sage’s friend talking about how Sage needs to hurry up and get his head out of his ass and get better, that was horrifying but I had the hopes that this was Sage being an unreliable narrator and his trauma was interpreting things wrongly. That was unfortunately not the case.
Sage’s friends and ‘family’ are so callous and impatient with his trauma.
There are numerous scenes that had me tearing out my hair with how uncaring, obtuse or outright cruel someone was being or how ill thought out it was.
Then the whole thing with Magnus. I am actually speechless. Just.
I actually don’t really understand mates in this series. Mates are generally written as individuals perfectly suited for each other.
How was Jules’ original mate perfect for him?
How is Magnus? How do Magnus’ choices make him seen an acceptable (much less believable) perfect mate to young, innocent Ladon?
Frankly, I don’t think these MCs were a convincing couple either, nvm ‘perfectly paired’ couple.
Hopefully this was just a case of panicking to get book 2 out asap and quality suffered but book 3 will go back to being compelling..?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 19, 2017
Very enjoyable
So my biggest question with this book was - who is Stavros? At first I figured that the author changed the name of Nicolono from the first book. Then there were a couple of instances where they used the name Nicolono, but then it all went back to Stavros. I can't tell if there really was a name change, or if he is known as Nicolono amonst vampires and Stavros amoungst shifters. It was annoying.
What I did like was the progression of the romance between Sage & Garridan. Both characters had been so terribly damaged by their captivity to the vampires. This book focused more on the consequences of that captivity for Sage than for Garridan. While Sage's experience was more physically traumatizing with a very healthy dose of emotional trauma, I was surprised that we didn't see more with Garridan since he had experienced decades of captivity to Niocolono, who delighted in emotional torture.
Ultimately, I loved that both Garridan and Sage found the healing that they longed for in one another. The true mate bond that they shared, when allowed to manifest fully, brought peace, comfort, and love where there had only been shattered fragments of self before.
So my biggest question with this book was - who is Stavros? At first I figured that the author changed the name of Nicolono from the first book. Then there were a couple of instances where they used the name Nicolono, but then it all went back to Stavros. I can't tell if there really was a name change, or if he is known as Nicolono amonst vampires and Stavros amoungst shifters. It was annoying.
What I did like was the progression of the romance between Sage & Garridan. Both characters had been so terribly damaged by their captivity to the vampires. This book focused more on the consequences of that captivity for Sage than for Garridan. While Sage's experience was more physically traumatizing with a very healthy dose of emotional trauma, I was surprised that we didn't see more with Garridan since he had experienced decades of captivity to Niocolono, who delighted in emotional torture.
Ultimately, I loved that both Garridan and Sage found the healing that they longed for in one another. The true mate bond that they shared, when allowed to manifest fully, brought peace, comfort, and love where there had only been shattered fragments of self before.
July 16, 2017
4.5 stars. A great shifter story of a dragon and snake.. Two are gorgeous I tottally want to give Sage a cuddle for what he's been through. Garridan is a big dragon with a soft heart which makes him perfect mate for Sage. Set in the past and the present time zones that sets it up for the rest of the story..
Garridan is a dragon shifter who hears talk of a war against vampires and all shifters that concerns him.
He was a the guardian for young Bennett now since his parents where killed by werewolves. He dreaded a meeting with a bloodhore for information that puzzled him. Could be a well well set trap for him..........
Sage was used bloodhore and had a very low appionion of himself, knew his mate Garridan wouldn't want him. Sage had been through a horrible time since the vamps took him. Broken he watch Garridan bloody and unconscious. Sage's freind was Lucus who'd could read his mind well being a witch made enoying for him.. Both Sage and Garridan need to heal but will it be enough. I really enjoyed this story as it pulls on the heart strings.
Garridan is a dragon shifter who hears talk of a war against vampires and all shifters that concerns him.
He was a the guardian for young Bennett now since his parents where killed by werewolves. He dreaded a meeting with a bloodhore for information that puzzled him. Could be a well well set trap for him..........
Sage was used bloodhore and had a very low appionion of himself, knew his mate Garridan wouldn't want him. Sage had been through a horrible time since the vamps took him. Broken he watch Garridan bloody and unconscious. Sage's freind was Lucus who'd could read his mind well being a witch made enoying for him.. Both Sage and Garridan need to heal but will it be enough. I really enjoyed this story as it pulls on the heart strings.
June 23, 2023
I must admit, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Although I typically gravitate towards series centered around a single character, delving into the Saint Lakes story through the perspectives of Sage and Garridan proved to be a refreshing experience. I was pleasantly surprised by the author's delicate, respectful, and engrossing portrayal of Sage's journey through his traumas, as well as his role in helping Garridan in his own healing process.
While the book may not offer an abundance of action, and the conflict between vampires and shifters can feel like a mere backdrop, it's important to note that "Running Out of Moonlight" primarily belongs to the realm of romance rather than action, magic, or adventure.
In conclusion, this book is a compelling and heartwarming read, focusing on the intricacies of love and relationships. It successfully captures the essence of a romance series and leaves readers feeling satisfied.
While the book may not offer an abundance of action, and the conflict between vampires and shifters can feel like a mere backdrop, it's important to note that "Running Out of Moonlight" primarily belongs to the realm of romance rather than action, magic, or adventure.
In conclusion, this book is a compelling and heartwarming read, focusing on the intricacies of love and relationships. It successfully captures the essence of a romance series and leaves readers feeling satisfied.
February 15, 2025
This series is bonkers but perfect for fans of Eliot Grayson’s wolf shifter series or Alessandra Hazards omegaverse books. So many characters and I can’t wait for them all to have their own books drop on audio!
I enjoyed this one a lot, though I do wish everyone actually listened to Sage when he said he didn’t want anyone to touch him, even casually with hugs or pats on the arm. He went thru such a traumatic experience and I feel like all the characters just ignored him taking back his agency in that small way, which annoyed me.
I enjoyed this one a lot, though I do wish everyone actually listened to Sage when he said he didn’t want anyone to touch him, even casually with hugs or pats on the arm. He went thru such a traumatic experience and I feel like all the characters just ignored him taking back his agency in that small way, which annoyed me.
September 23, 2021
This new to me author has hit my top list favorites. Had to have considering; I am trying to get book 7 of this series but, um, have to add to my Goodreads first so I can actually download more in my kindle. 😃
I started out unsure I would like this series due to some parts a bit above my comfort level with violence.
Needless to say ....
I friggin love it. Witches, warlocks, vamps, shifters of ALL kinds.
I started out unsure I would like this series due to some parts a bit above my comfort level with violence.
Needless to say ....
I friggin love it. Witches, warlocks, vamps, shifters of ALL kinds.
February 2, 2023
Very Good
Very nice of the author to create a diverse collection of characters... Ages, ethnicity, and paranormal associations... It is rare to find black MCs in large MM series... The book continues to expand on the very first book... Keeping with a solid foundation for future books to build off in upcoming books... I loved Garridan... A unique name and a gigantic heart all packed wonderfully in a complex dragon shifter... Sage was easy to love, of course...
Very nice of the author to create a diverse collection of characters... Ages, ethnicity, and paranormal associations... It is rare to find black MCs in large MM series... The book continues to expand on the very first book... Keeping with a solid foundation for future books to build off in upcoming books... I loved Garridan... A unique name and a gigantic heart all packed wonderfully in a complex dragon shifter... Sage was easy to love, of course...
February 24, 2023
Not That Good
There is a bit of a storyline scattered in short scenes throughout this book, but most of the book is sexual innuendo and matings that add nothing to the storyline. Character development is minimal when presented and mostly nonexistent. The book ends with no story threads resolved, and only a vague lead into book 3. I can’t find any motivation or reason to continue the series.
There is a bit of a storyline scattered in short scenes throughout this book, but most of the book is sexual innuendo and matings that add nothing to the storyline. Character development is minimal when presented and mostly nonexistent. The book ends with no story threads resolved, and only a vague lead into book 3. I can’t find any motivation or reason to continue the series.
December 28, 2021
Nice followup
This was a nice follow up to what happened in the first book. It did a pretty good job of addressing the issues of the main character. There were a few things that didn’t flow as great to me such as how they handled the mated vampire at first. Other than that, great story.
This was a nice follow up to what happened in the first book. It did a pretty good job of addressing the issues of the main character. There were a few things that didn’t flow as great to me such as how they handled the mated vampire at first. Other than that, great story.
May 28, 2024
Great but a few holes
Overall the book was great. Author did an incredible job showing the effects of trauma (there are definitely some serious triggers so read author’s warning). There were a few times the plot seemed to jump and things didn’t quite make sense, but overall well done
Overall the book was great. Author did an incredible job showing the effects of trauma (there are definitely some serious triggers so read author’s warning). There were a few times the plot seemed to jump and things didn’t quite make sense, but overall well done
July 11, 2025
Im going to review this series as a whole, it was very surface level. If you are looking for chemistry or connection between your mates this is not the series. Every set of mates actively fight their pairing. Every true mate has some reason or rather they dont want their mate. And the Alpha doesn't want to be Alpha.
August 26, 2020
Loved this story
I loved Sage and Garridan. Both wounded and healing each other. Love how Sage came out of his shell and started to reclaim himself. Great installment in a great series!
I loved Sage and Garridan. Both wounded and healing each other. Love how Sage came out of his shell and started to reclaim himself. Great installment in a great series!
December 29, 2017
Very good💖
I'm so glad that Sage got his dragon. The Saint Lakes series is starting to become a favorite, I can't wait to read the next book.
I'm so glad that Sage got his dragon. The Saint Lakes series is starting to become a favorite, I can't wait to read the next book.
January 23, 2019
0.5 star
In my opinion the worst book in this series!
Took me ages to finish it. I literally had to force myself into reading a paragraph every now and then.
In my opinion the worst book in this series!
Took me ages to finish it. I literally had to force myself into reading a paragraph every now and then.
April 29, 2020
Well I gave the retries a fair chance but I just can’t...
July 13, 2020
2.5-3
I wasn't feeling it.
I wasn't feeling it.
June 14, 2021
Great addition
I loved Sage and Garrison.. A complete story and I'm loving this Continuing plot.. And im Anxious for the next couple... Off to book 3
I loved Sage and Garrison.. A complete story and I'm loving this Continuing plot.. And im Anxious for the next couple... Off to book 3
June 18, 2023
Awesome sequel
Good story. It's worth reading this book. Good authors. Binge reading this series. Onto book 3. Enjoy. 💞 🥂 🌻
Good story. It's worth reading this book. Good authors. Binge reading this series. Onto book 3. Enjoy. 💞 🥂 🌻
June 24, 2023
another good book
January 5, 2024
Great story however some errors such as word placement, words that didn't belong or were out of place.
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