The Priest's Perspective

A Loving Nip #14

by Charlie Richards

Giles Corsair joined the ranks of the Priests to fight demons. He thought he was destroying the spawn of the devil and stamping out evil. When he ends up captured by the creatures he was told are demons, he’s in for a rude awakening. They’re not demons. They’re vampires. He learns demons are around…except they’re not the spawn of Satan. They claim to have been created by the gods. Giles doesn’t believe a word of it…until he sees a demon in the flesh. To his utter shock, Giles feels an unholy attraction to the beast. It calls itself Thanach and makes advances toward him, calling him his amina, his soul, and telling Giles that he is Thanach’s gift from the gods. Confused by his unexpected desires, Giles discovers the greatest battle he fights is within himself. Can he come to grips with the shifts in his reality, or will the battle cost him his sanity?

Genres: M M Romance, Paranormal, Demons, Vampires, M M Paranormal, Romance, Ebooks

89 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 18, 2017

Reviews

[Qin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Once I finished this pitiful excuse for a book -- let me not get started on its worth as a romance, for, unlike most of the other titles in this series, it has not any --, I was really tempted to hurl my tablet against the nearest bookcase. The mythology is confused in the way not even the worse episodes of the last seasons of "Xena Warrior Princess" managed to be; for you cannot mix Christian tropes (the Four Horsemen) with Classical Greek ones (Zeus as the god in charge of maintaining the balance of things) without looking utterly uneducated and silly. Of course, such creative ignorance befits an author who was not even bothered to learn and spell right once in the entire book the Latin word for "soul" : "anima", as opposed to the anagrammatic "amina" (the first name instead of the substantive, bravo !). The characters could not be blander had the story been written by a ten-year-old (Giles, a priest slash paladin ? anyone's house cat possesses more warrior-like qualities than this mamma's boy; Thanach is your average paranormal alpha-type, with no finesse nor any redeeming quality beyong his brawn and endowment); there is no logic whatsoever to the actions of both soul mates beyond the need for some minimal conflict to make the story meet its set guidelines in terms of length ; and the paper-thin plot follows the author's usual formula with the kind of tired and mechanic boredom that evinces the true nature of her literary production (I strongly suspect the mass writing of two or three pieces at the same time, in which the corresponding parts of each story are penned down simultaneously as in a factory chain). The pull between soul mates has been done nearly to death, and by far more competent writers; time for some change. Why not have the human half be impervious to it, for once, due to some brain trauma or any plausible motive, and either fight the advances of the paranormal or turn the tables on him ? That is, have the vampire, shifter, gargoyle or demon actually deserve their HEA, as happens in Shannon West's books ? Charlie Richards, you never were a decent storyteller, unlike Mary Calmes, Scarlet Blackwell, Odessa Lynne or Mrs West, but your scrapping the barrel for ideas that could fit your established schemes instead of mapping out new paths proves how much your credentials as a fiction author are usurpated.

[Nessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was happy to read about another demon finding his mate, who just happens to be human, so he has a lot to learn about the paranormal world and the demon realm. They were so precious together, and I love how demons can communicate through mirrors, or make things float, or manipulate somebody's mind, and many other things. Having wings is pretty awesome too, although, mating with a demon is definitely not easy. Giles' (human main character) younger brother has arrived to the ranch, so I'm excited to read his story next. This was my perfect escape for the evening. I loved it.

[Morgan Skye · Rating 4 out of 5]

While we don’t cover any new ground with this, we do get some fun “demon magicks” and a reliable “enemies to lovers” story.

I found it hard to believe Giles’ turnaround, but really enjoyed the demon realm and all the demon skills and powers.

3.5 of 5 stars

[Hc · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can skip adding this to the overly used phrase pile....

The rest was so so...

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a wonderful read...

[Renee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ex-Priest Giles and Demon of War Thanach

[Jude · Rating 3 out of 5]

On a massive re-re-read of Charlie Richards' Stone Ridge world series. As stand alones these short stories and novellas are usually a 3/5 , With talented use of stereotypes, quick short plot arcs and descriptive writing they are fun to read. There is the occasional clunker coming in at a 2 due to gaps and unfinished mini plot elements.
However, when read in series, they become a bit more as the world elements and overarching plots add depth.

[Ally Lupold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

Excellent storyline looking forward to Kase and Raphaels story. Followed this series from the beginning and Dean all of Charlies books. I know the stories will be entertaining, humorous, and sexy.

[Amy Hatton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok gives a new meaning to overbearing mom!

What does it say about Giles' life that finding out about the paranormal, meeting vampires and demons, even learning his is a mate to a demon causes less stress than a visit and talk with his folks?? It says Giles is a smart guy.

[Julie scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Priest's Perspective (A Loving Nip Book 14)

This was good don't get me wrong but wish the book had been longer and I feel there getting shorter...

[Ali Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it I just wish it was longer.

[Gerald Sessions · Rating 5 out of 5]

New way of thinking

Giles finds out every thing he believes and though he new are wrong. He now has a new way of thinking and a new life and even stood up to his mother

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Out of the closet

Out of the closet and into a Damon's arms. Another fast paced, no angst, sweet but sexy fated mates story.

[MyzanM · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit of guilty pleasure... Not the best of books, but perfect for a couple of hours of easy reading.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

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