ANOTHER FABULOUSLY FANG-TASTIC STORY!!!
Title: Second of the Asheville Coven
Series: Winterset Coven
Author: T S Joyce
Designation: Book Two of Series, Standalone Vampire Romance Novella, NO Cliffhanger
Reading Platform: Kindle Unlimited
My Rating: FivE Fabulously Fang-tastic Stars*****
I love sexy shifters, adore handsome vampires and simply can't resist dreamy romance but put them all together in one story and I'm in heaven! And that's exactly what T S Joyce has done with Second of the Asheville Coven, the second riveting release in the Winterset Coven series! It has everything you need for a great read. Like what, you ask? How about heart-stopping danger, heart-pounding action, spine-tingling suspense, agonizing heartbreak, heated attraction, fiery passion, dreamy romance and steamy sex! Well, you're in luck because it's all included...total one stop shopping! I've been a T S Joyce fan for years and literally devour everything she writes. I know before I read the first page of one of her stories, I'm guaranteed a fabulous adventure. Her books are always imaginative, original, well crafted and well edited and Second of the Asheville Coven is no exception. I was thrilled when Joyce released the first story of this series, King of the Winterset Coven, proving yet again she always listens to her readers. Like so many other fans, I fell in love with Aric Teague, King of the newly relocated Winterset Coven, and his vampire brothers when they were first introduced in Joyce's Harper's Mountains Series. We clamored to know more about the group of sexy vampires. Well, we asked and she answered! And then answered again with the second book of the series, Second of the Winterset Coven, featuring Garret Westergaard, the coven's second in command, when we pleaded for more. I adored the first book, but I love the second even more, and that's because it has more action, more suspense, more emotion, more heartbreak, more passion, more romance, more sex and well... more everything! Second of the Asheville Coven is a delightfully entertaining novella with a beautifully written his and her dual third person perspective featuring sexy eleven-hundred-year-old former Viking vampire Garret Westergaard and beautiful, sweet, kindhearted Dawn Reed as the two protagonists. Joyce does a fabulous job of including ample backstory in the book so it most definitely can be read as a standalone. However, I highly recommend also reading the first book of the series, King of the Winterset Coven. It's one decision I'm sure you'll never regret. If you're looking for a fast paced story with a seductive vampire hero and a sweet, kind and loyal human heroine, then this is most definitely the book for you. I laughed and I cried, but by the end, I was happy, satisfied and well entertained! No spoilers from me but I will say this....Ancient tech savvy Viking vampire who has searched for centuries for the reincarnation of his beloved soulmate but finds so much more, only to risk losing her to an old enemy-check! Beautiful, kind-hearted young woman who feels like she's never really belonged anywhere, but becomes a feeder for the coven to be near the vampire she loves-check! A malevolent ancient enemy out for revenge and determined to destroy his creation-check! An unexpected ghost from the past who may be able to help-check! A surprising confession of love that will change two lives forever-check! Heartbreaking angst, undeniable attraction, sizzling passion and heartwarming romance-you bet! That and a whole lot more!
When reviewing a rating a book, there are several questions I always ask myself. First, did I like the story? No, I LOVED it! T S Joyce never fails to deliver a well-crafted read but it's so much more. Joyce is an exceptionally gifted storyteller with an extraordinary imagination who knows exactly how to draw her readers into the story. She grabs our attention, captures our hearts, tugs on our heartstrings and makes us beg for more! I've been a fan since her first release and wait anxiously for each new book. Am I passionate about Joyce and her books? Yes, I am, but that's because, with every story she writes, she gives her readers a small piece of herself. And that's a really big deal, at least it is for me. Second, would I recommend this book? You bet and I am but only for adult readers since it does contain some dreamy love scenes. Third, will I read this author again? Absolutely! Just as soon as she releases her next book! And finally, was I entertained? Oh lawd, yes! Completely! I was glued to my chair, completely enthralled, white-knuckling my ereader with my heart fluttering wildly in my chest. Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read! Bring on Book Three! I don't know how Joyce could ever surpass Garret's story but I'm sure she'll find a way!