This is the fourth book of the Eternal Flames Maddox series which will now be read at mixed with Eternal Flames series, you should read those series in order. The reading order can be found on our websites.......maggiewalshauthor.weebly.com and creestorm.weebly.com Timmy, a shy little gargoyle, has always felt like he isn't good enough. Wherever Timmy goes, disaster is sure to follow and his fellow gargoyle always pay the price. But one day, Timmy makes a big mistake by accidentally taking his king’s crown. So, Timmy runs away, afraid that his chimera will no longer want him. He also knows he must get the crown back to his King. So, Timmy hides it somewhere only he knows, but believes his king will find it. Then Timmy makes the ultimate mistake of using his powers accidentally against his mate upon meeting him, turning York, the dragon shifter, into a stone statue. As Timmy grieves over harming his mate, the men of Crystal and Maddox need to come together to not only save York, but also themselves. Fallon, their biggest enemy, knows that the gargoyle king’s crown is hidden in Crystal, and if he can find it before they do, he will use it to destroy them all.
Rating: 4 stars I think this book is one of my favorites in the series so far. I absolutely loved Timmy and York was wonderful too as his mate. The beginning of the story bothered me a little. I didn't really understand why they didn't do the obvious to control Timmy's powers. However, once that whole scenario played out I really enjoyed the remainder of the story.
I always like a series where we continue to see the interactions between all the characters from previous installments. This one actually made me appreciate Illan more as a character. I haven't really liked him throughout the series, but the author actually made me sympathize with him more. I enjoyed much of the humor throughout the story, but Jett and Ollie did start to get on my nerves especially toward the end.
If you have been a fan of the series, I highly recommend this book. As usual, it ends with many dangling plot points, but that is to be expected in an ongoing series. I am really looking forward to the next book.
Oh I loved this book, there was a part late in the book that had me laughing out loud and crying sadly at the same time. I loved Timmy he is so very sweet but fierce when needing to protect those he loves. York is perfect for him. The whole world this series is set in is exciting and the love stories in each book are just so good. It is a little confusing having the go to website for the reading order and would be easy to become confused but that is a small price to pay for such a wonderful series.
I was giggling uncontrollably while reading this book, especially the funeral. I love the camaraderie between all of the members of this community and the hope that they engender while fighting for a better world for all paranormals.