Dark Ember

by Harlow Thomas, Anastasia James

I am the queen of the Shadow Court.
More powerful than any before me.
Destined to do great things.
And a pawn in a royal game I don’t want to play.
My fate was sealed without my consent and now I have to marry a prince I’ve never met. He’s supposed to be the one who’ll help me save my people, but my heart belongs to the two warriors who’ve been my guard since before I was brought here.
How can I embrace my destiny if I have to leave them behind?

Genres: Royalty

88 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 10, 2018

Reviews

[CK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whoa! Talk about steamy! This is the second chapter of a series and I loved this one more than the previous one! Can’t wait to see the next chapter evolves for this reverse harem!

[Kayla Brunson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This picks up where the first installment left off. Maeve finds out that she is expected to marry a man she has never met, the Prince of the night court. She feels like her life spinning out of control because she still has unresolved feelings for her two guards Finn and Jensen.

This second installment was so steamy! I could feel the tension through my damn kindle, you guys! We gained a new love interest for Maeve and we also learned a little bit more backstory of the fae world. We have steam, an assassination attempt, and more secrets to uncover. Bring on the next book!

I received an ARC via author for an honest review.

[OneDayI'll · Rating 3 out of 5]

Shadows and betrayal

Maeve has just discovered that she is betrothed to a vampire/fae prince in the end of the last book. This one starts off where 1 left off.

After a clandestine kiss in the meadow Maeve runs from Jensen. Confused by her feelings for both he and Finn she runs right into her aunts. Tossed before a priest with her would be husband she realizes no matter her obligations to the Court that her heart is too confused to marry this prince. Coming to an agreement with the prince for the chance to earn her affection she leaves to go to her rooms. What would have been her wedding night becomes a near assassination. What exactly is going on behind the scenes? If she's supposed to unite the kingdoms why is someone trying to kill her?

I still need answers! Lol. I'm enjoying the mystery of this series but feel after Maeve's protests that she is jumping into a relationship rather quickly. I had gotten the idea that this was more of a slow burn from the 1st book but by the end of this one that idea was tossed out. While confused about her feelings for her guards, Finn and Jensen, and her prince, Christian, she goes from waffling to leaping pretty damned quick. It does answer one question raised, though. (No spoilers!) The ending finally hints at someone wanting revenge but we readers still have no idea who or why. Or what their goal is other than Maeve's death. I'm still curious on that front.

[TrulyDeeplyBookishly_708456 · Rating 3 out of 5]

While it's alright, it's neither good nor great! It seems too much like Harlow Thomas and Anastasia are riding the waves made by:
Chosen: Their Vampire Princess
Crowned: Their Vampire Princess (A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance): Book 2
Turned: Their Vampire Princess (A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance): Book 3 and Mated: Their Vampire Princess (A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance): Book 4

I know this is a spin-off, but I had hoped it would at least be a little bit different. However, except for the main species being Fae here, I don't see any difference at all.

[Raven9308 · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this installment, we get to meet Maeve's supposed future husband (per her aunt's arranged marriage), Christian. Maeve unexpectedly feels the same pull as she does with Finn and Jensen and has a tough time dealing with all her feelings. Some stuff happens in the castle that forces them to run away. Things heat up in part 2 of this serial, between Maeve and her 3 potentials suitors. I loved how she handles the things that were coming at her; how her powers randomly flare up makes for some hilarious moments. I also liked the twist with Jensen (who I think is still my favorite despite Christian's sexiness haha). BTW wish I could make cookies appear just by thinking of them!

This part of the story didn't feel as rushed, which I appreciated. We actually got to see more of the relationship develop between everyone. Can't wait to see what part 3 of this serial brings us next.

[Krystle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book picks up where book 1 left off and it doesn't disappoint.

In this installment we meet a new man in the story. He is part Fae and part Vampire and is the man our Queen is set to marry. However, our Queen is in love with her Gaurds and doesn't want to marry someone she just meet.

Christian our new man, is completely different from the others and add an interesting new element to the story line. He saves our Queen, but at the same time almost kills her. I can't wait to see where this relationship goes.

This installment also brings some heat to the Queen's relationships and I am excited to see where it goes.

We are also given a tiny bit of knowledge, that makes me think 3 men aren't enougn for our Queen.

I can't wait to read the next installment of this book.

[Sandra Wolfe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this serial so far. I noticed other reviewers complaining about how short it is but not sure they realize its not a completed book. While Maeve does seem a little naïve and innocent for her age I still really like her character. I really hope she takes more charge of herself and gets away from her crazy Aunts and comes into her powers. I loved the addition of Christian and him being ok with Jensen and Finn. I cant wait to see what happens now that they are all together and they know she wants them all.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the second installment maeve has to marry the Prince of the night court, a man she has never met. Maeve has conflicting feelings about finn and Jensen and doesn't want to marry a stranger. I really liked Christian and that he was honest with maeve from the beginning when the other two were not. I can't wait to see if we find out more in the next book about who is trying to kill maeve and how the words from the white lady may be interpreted differently then what maeve believes.

[SJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book two starts where book one ended, Maeve Jenson and Finn have made it to the shadow court but Maeve is confused about her feelings
For them and a new player on the scene causes more confusion and mixed feelings

Exciting from the start, the chemistry between Maeve and her boys is strong and he storyline is flowing beautifully. I need book three, I am really enjoying this series

[Cat · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was really excited to read this after the ending of #1 but this really felt like half a book. A) it was really short (the last 20ish percent is dedicated to previews of other books), and B) nothing really happened... There was one new "big" character introduced, however I wasn't really fond of the plot in terms of the heroine's decisions or the lack of progress.

Hoping #3 picks up!

[Tina Courts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second part in this reverse harem series. It is as if I never left as I’m pulled back into the story. Can’t wait to find out how Maeve will conquer the challenges she faces and how her relationships progress with her destined loves. looking forward to the next part in this serial

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This book has everything, mystery, suspense, romance, and some steamy (really steamy) sexiness. I love reading about Maeve and all the men that love her. I can't wait to see what happens next!

[Debi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good but left u hanging

I was really enjoying these books but the just stop without any kind of warning. I don't mind that when I know that I can just go to the next book but there isn't any indication as to when the next book will be out.

[Denise Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

i loved this story. Mave just finds out she is a Fae queen but also has this intense attraction for the men around her. What is she to do? Will the sparks she feels lead to fire?

[LORRIE · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazing story. I can't wait for the continuation

[Sandra Singleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Mackenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its only 88 pages. The first book in the series needs to be read first as this book acts like the next chapter from that one and this ends before the story does.

[Kristine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very very short novella that is the beginning of a Fae reverse harem story. Actually, I wasn’t expecting much, but it ended up being okay. Enough to proceed to the next chapter.

[Irene · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great continuation to book one! The MC and her book one suitors have some hard times, she meets a new suitor who perhaps has less than noble intentions, but who needs that noise when your own aunts are plotting nefarious things!
I cannot wait for the next installment.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark Ember is the second installment in the Shadow Court series and it picks up where book one ends. Maeve is thrust in to an arranged marriage - or is she? - with a Prince she never expected to come across. What's more surprising? The same intense attraction she feels for her two guards begins to flare to life. Of course not all is sunshine and roses in Maeve's castle, an assassination attempt sends them in to hiding where revelations are made and more questions are brought to light. A good second installment in this series!

[Danielle Robbins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark Ember is the second book in this series and it picks up right where book one ends. Maeve, the new Queen meets the Prince of the Night Court she is set to marry. I really liked Christian! Maeve also struggles with her feelings for Finn and Jensen. This was a quick read and I am looking forward to reading the next book and seeing Maeve, Christian, Jensen and Finn!

[Michelle]

In this installment, we meet Maeve's intended husband. The relationships between her and her men continue to develop.
I really enjoyed this book. Although short, it was well-written and had an engaging plot. I cannot wait to find out what happens next.