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The Eidolon Chronicles #2
Not A Ghost
From enemies to lovers, their only hope is to work together. But will this unexpected union cause more problems than it solves?
Running to Iowa in search of a safe place, Dahlia is supposed to be focused on building an army. Instead, she's grieving. It's hard to worry about battle plans when the love of her life is gone. But with the help of one old friend and one new one, things are happening. Eidolon are gathering for the first time in history, but how many predators can one city handle?
Thane fears that the Church of the Holy Inquistion is closing in on him. He needs an escape plan, but he refuses to leave his brother. His best bet is the mysterious woman who should've been his enemy. With a bold plan, he chases after her, not knowing if the price will be his life.
They're both desperate. They can't do this on their own, but together, they might have a chance. Taking a desperate leap, they form an unlikely alliance - yet the mob of Eidolon can't be controlled.
Can a hunter and an eidolon find love together, or will their separate worlds cause their mutual destruction?
Not A Ghost is the emotionally alluring second book in The Eidolon Chronicles paranormal fantasy series. If you like morally gray characters, fast-paced action, and non-traditional romance, then you’ll adore Auryn Hadley’s twisty tale.
Running to Iowa in search of a safe place, Dahlia is supposed to be focused on building an army. Instead, she's grieving. It's hard to worry about battle plans when the love of her life is gone. But with the help of one old friend and one new one, things are happening. Eidolon are gathering for the first time in history, but how many predators can one city handle?
Thane fears that the Church of the Holy Inquistion is closing in on him. He needs an escape plan, but he refuses to leave his brother. His best bet is the mysterious woman who should've been his enemy. With a bold plan, he chases after her, not knowing if the price will be his life.
They're both desperate. They can't do this on their own, but together, they might have a chance. Taking a desperate leap, they form an unlikely alliance - yet the mob of Eidolon can't be controlled.
Can a hunter and an eidolon find love together, or will their separate worlds cause their mutual destruction?
Not A Ghost is the emotionally alluring second book in The Eidolon Chronicles paranormal fantasy series. If you like morally gray characters, fast-paced action, and non-traditional romance, then you’ll adore Auryn Hadley’s twisty tale.
310 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2022
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August 28, 2022
I loved this second book of the Eidolon Chronicles! Everything I have read by Auryn Hadley has been excellent. Not a Ghost is no exception. Stepping away from the reverse harem genre, Hadley has embraced a more fluid, poly relationship style in her newest series.
Brought together by the common desire to see the downfall of the Inquisition, Thane and Dahlia learn to navigate coexisting as friends and lovers instead of enemies. Neither denies their mutual attraction, but they are not ready for serious feelings – Dahlia has just lost her love of over 600 years.
There are additional characters’ POVs added in this book, allowing for a multifaceted view of events, which I loved. I appreciated how she spent time building Thane and Dahlia’s relationship and showed each’s struggles with relinquishing control and the desire to be protective. On the continuum of her other series, Not a Ghost is pretty tame in the heat department – it is spicy, just s3x scenes are not as abundant as in The Demons’ Muse or The Path of Temptation.
Bottom line, I absolutely enjoyed reading this book and cannot wait until the next one is released.
Brought together by the common desire to see the downfall of the Inquisition, Thane and Dahlia learn to navigate coexisting as friends and lovers instead of enemies. Neither denies their mutual attraction, but they are not ready for serious feelings – Dahlia has just lost her love of over 600 years.
There are additional characters’ POVs added in this book, allowing for a multifaceted view of events, which I loved. I appreciated how she spent time building Thane and Dahlia’s relationship and showed each’s struggles with relinquishing control and the desire to be protective. On the continuum of her other series, Not a Ghost is pretty tame in the heat department – it is spicy, just s3x scenes are not as abundant as in The Demons’ Muse or The Path of Temptation.
Bottom line, I absolutely enjoyed reading this book and cannot wait until the next one is released.
August 24, 2022
Stellar as always. Can’t wait for the next one!
December 21, 2024
Absolutely love this author. Have read most of her books however I'm really disappointed this series is not yet complete... if it ever will be. Book 2 ends on a huge cliff hanger with no end in sight! Hence only 4 stars.
April 20, 2025
it lost a star for the cliffhanger and no sequel in sight... However I love the main characters and the chemistry between them. Thank you for writing a bi woman - we do not have enough of those.
The plot was not perfect but I love the characters sooo much I can overlook it (gasp). I feel like modern day readers might struggle with this book because even most RH never have sex outside of it. For me I love the open sexuality and might be super duper jealous because I want a setup like this (not because I am jealous as a lover)!! I also wish the author would ease up on the inner monologue filled with anxiety and self doubt - it gets repetitive.
The plot was not perfect but I love the characters sooo much I can overlook it (gasp). I feel like modern day readers might struggle with this book because even most RH never have sex outside of it. For me I love the open sexuality and might be super duper jealous because I want a setup like this (not because I am jealous as a lover)!! I also wish the author would ease up on the inner monologue filled with anxiety and self doubt - it gets repetitive.
August 26, 2022
This book was a bit slower and less carnage than book 1 but instead it was more relationship building.
I love that we're slowly seeing the found family. In Auryn fashion these characters are complicated, have faults and they need to think and talk things through a few times. It makes for deep characters and I love it!
I love that we're slowly seeing the found family. In Auryn fashion these characters are complicated, have faults and they need to think and talk things through a few times. It makes for deep characters and I love it!
September 2, 2022
Brilliant Second Book
As Dahlia and Thane get accustomed to their new life, the Church still lingers with threats over Laird. The young eildon behaving like toddlers isn’t helping the cause and with time brings the attention and wrath of the Church down on them. Eagerly awaiting the third installment. Another Auryn Hadley masterpiece. Solid 5 stars. Highly recommended.
As Dahlia and Thane get accustomed to their new life, the Church still lingers with threats over Laird. The young eildon behaving like toddlers isn’t helping the cause and with time brings the attention and wrath of the Church down on them. Eagerly awaiting the third installment. Another Auryn Hadley masterpiece. Solid 5 stars. Highly recommended.
September 1, 2023
Not a Ghost, the second book of the Eidolon series, is an ebook I borrowed through Kindle Unlimited (KU). As always, great relationship development between all the characters, although this plot was not as intense as I'd hoped. That said, this author can't write a bad book; I click on many of them without reading the synopsis.
September 15, 2022
Keep them coming!
I love the originality of Auryn’s books. There's so much going on that you can't guess what's going to happen next. I love the world building and the characters. Couldn't stop reading until it was finished!
I love the originality of Auryn’s books. There's so much going on that you can't guess what's going to happen next. I love the world building and the characters. Couldn't stop reading until it was finished!
October 23, 2022
More Eidolon Magic
What an interesting world Auryn has created with history in the background. It has been fascinating learning more about the eidolons. What a worthy read which is to be expected of Auryn Hadley. I can't wait for the next book.
What an interesting world Auryn has created with history in the background. It has been fascinating learning more about the eidolons. What a worthy read which is to be expected of Auryn Hadley. I can't wait for the next book.
August 22, 2022
So far down the rabbit hole with this series, I doubt I will ever find my way back. Hook, line and sinker, bring on book 3!!!
August 26, 2022
A bit too slow for my liking. Still great wirkd and character building
March 8, 2023
Great story
I have enjoyed this wonderful action pack adventure of young hunter who find out the church had lied to him and he falls for what he hunted.
I have enjoyed this wonderful action pack adventure of young hunter who find out the church had lied to him and he falls for what he hunted.
July 12, 2023
DNF 41%
April 13, 2024
Next one??
When's the next book due? Feels like I've been waiting forever 🙃😖 really good series so far. Different to her other books.
When's the next book due? Feels like I've been waiting forever 🙃😖 really good series so far. Different to her other books.
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