Schattenherz

Shade Assassin #3

by Gaja J. Kos, Eric Schmitz (Translator)

Geheimnisse sind in Ordnung. Bis sie alles in Flammen aufgehen lassen.

Ich müsste mir wahrscheinlich ein ganzes Jahr freinehmen, um mich der Wahrheit über meine Herkunft zu widmen und das ganze Durcheinander zu kapieren, aber die Schattenwelt hat andere Pläne.

Das Reich versinkt immer tiefer im Aufruhr und sein zerbrechlicher Zustand macht es nicht nur unmöglich, wegzugehen, sondern zwingt mich auch, von einem nicht gerade idealen Ort aus zu agieren.

Einem Ort, den ich verändern könnte, indem ich eine winzige und doch absolut gewaltige Sache umstelle.

Ich muss jemandem vertrauen.

Es ist unmöglich, Reiners Besessenheit, mich zu jagen, mit meinen eigenen, außer Kontrolle geratenden Kräften und der in Kürze bevorstehenden Konfrontation mit einer ganzen Schar von Dämonenfürsten unter einen Hut zu bringen.

Aber wenn es etwas gibt, das ich abgrundtief hasse, dann ist es gottverdammte Verwundbarkeit.

Jemandem, dem so oft in den Rücken gefallen worden ist wie mir, fällt es nicht leicht, zu vertrauen.

Und selbst wenn ich mich irgendwie dazu durchringen könnte, den Sprung zu wagen, wie sollte ich die Tatsache ignorieren, dass meine Existenz für die, die ich liebe, ein Todesurteil bedeuten kann?

Ein Todesurteil, das ich womöglich selbst unterschreibe, wenn ich mir erlaube, noch näher zu kommen?

Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal Romance

348 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 22, 2022

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Gaja J. Kos writes steamy urban fantasy and paranormal romance, rich with sizzling tension and soulmates who come in pairs, menage, or reverse harem constellations. Why choose, right?

As a Zodiac enthusiast and shameless summer babe, she thrives on finding magic in everyday life. She loves binge reading high-heat series, seeing her favorite rockstars live in concert, and spending time with her husband and two Chinese Crested dogs.

For more information on Gaja’s books, you can download your free guide and reading checklist at gajajkos.com!

Reviews

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unbelievable story as always. The characters and plot had me lost in the story, never wanting to come out. This book was even better if possible.

[Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

ONE THRILLING EXTRAVAGANZA!!!
Holy hell! Gaja rocks this baby to the core, presenting one perfectly composed bombshell, laying out an arresting storyline and gripping plot, putting this bad boy through its paces, wrapping it up sleek, shiny and tight. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost displaying the drama, turmoil, intrigue, danger, spiraling suspense and unnerving situations, along with a double dose of moxie and intellect while dodging deadly intents, you have one intoxicating experience. This action packed, hard hitting, pulse racing, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, nailbiting, page flipping dynamo, hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. Blasting through like a thief in the night, laying out the heavy artillery locked and loaded for bear, melding this baby together seamlessly. Baffling happenstance and stunning mishaps, showcase the intimidating trials and challenging tribulations, exposing a slew of deadly twists and wicked turns, testing our characters in ways they could have never imagined. The characters, banter, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, transforming into genuinely approachable personalities. The scenes are so graphically descriptive you have no trouble picturing each scenario as they play off one another beautifully. Amazing job Gaja, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.

[Aimee Bower · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crina is dealing with her finding out about her neshit half. She is having trouble dealing with keeping her wings away all the time. She has yet to tell anyone about it including Breccan. She is still looking for Reiner, he is good at not being seen. She also asks Simon to check her DNA, but that will take time.
Crina is getting closer to Ilya while working on her relationship with Breccan. She is drawn to both men in ways she can't decribe.
Crina find's out the Zion figures out what she is. He tells her what is really going on with her ex. She also found out her is working with demons. He is up to something bad and he still has the amulet that can take her powers.
Breccan asks Crina to go with him to meet with the shadow world. The meeting is moved up. Breccan reveals so strange information. Also one of the Demon Lord's knows what she really is. He reveals her secret. Things don't even calm down from there.

This book started of fast paced and didn't slow down. You have a few steamy scenes. You see Crina struggle with her other half, whether or not to tell others her secret and so much more. The ending of the book was good, can't wait to read the next one.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tiffany Copple · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars for Shadow Heart by Gaja J. Kos. This is book three in the Shade Assassin series. Book three picks up where book three left us. Crina thinks she knows what she is , and she is hiding it from Breccan, Ilya and everyone expect Simon. All Hell breaks loose when secrets are reveled. With learning what Crina is , we do learn why everyone is after her , and there are more after her than we know about. Reiner just might be the craziest and most dangerous though. I felt like in this book we get to see a more vulnerable side of Crina, not just dealing with Breccan and Ilya but who she truly is. The book is filled with suspense, drama, secrets, sexy scenes, secrets and its incredibly fast paced. I still have to say I Love Ilya and his sexy vampire self. YUMMY. I will say after everything was said and done; I feel a little bad for what Breccan is going through. I really need the next book; it cannot come out fast enough.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

This third book in The Shade Assassin series by Gaja J Kos was a supernatural aficionado's dream as it had shapeshifting, demons, magic, action and adventure, as well as plenty of hot and spicy sex for which the author is rather well known for. And, she does not disappoint the reader either as the hot and heavy sex scenes are described in vivid and graphic details. The story is also about trying to find oneself and where their true place and in what realm they might belong to. It is also a story about efforts to obtain power as well as efforts to overthrow it as well, and in the end finding out who are the real friends and supporters and who are the real enemy. This is a voluntary review of an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from Booksprout.

[sherri jones-teachout · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will Crina’s secrets ruin her relationships? This was an emotional story. Crina is being attacked by multiple sources and possibly by people she loves. Crina is keeping secrets from her two lovers. That her Nechist powers have manifested. But what she doesn’t know is that Zion knows and several demon lords have suspected. Reiner isn’t the only one wanted to drain her of her powers. She only trusts several people, but she needs to tell her two lovers because if they find out from someone else her relationships could be ruined. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review

[Anita Hanekom · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author never fails to impress me. The characters are so flawlessly crafted and have a depth and are memorable. The story in Shadow Heart is bewitching, flows well and is easy to read. Crina has trouble coming her way from all sides and it isn't clear whether the danger is coming from friend or foe. She is keeping secrets and we all know how secrets can come back and bite us in the rear end. The thing is she has to be open with the two people who are closest to her because if the secret is revealed by a third party then it could mean the end of something that makes her life worthwhile.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book three of this series rocks with all things magical and dangerous. The MC, Crina, has major love problems on top of her own personal self discovery. Let’s not forget the hot and steamy this author manages to work into the tale. I’ve become familiar with this authors writing style so the pages fly by smoothly for me. A great recommend for those seeking rated mature reads mixed with epic adventures with blurred good guy/bad guys lines as well as uncertain romantic match ups.
All my reviews are always voluntarily written.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is part of a series. Because I have not read the previous book, the beginning of the story was a little confusing as the author tried to update the reader with as much background information as possible. This story was good. It had action, danger, intrigue, and romantic angst. I am interesting in reading the previous stories so that I can more completely understand and get to know all of the influencing characters.

[Cathy P · Rating 5 out of 5]

They keep getting better

I'm so sick of Reiner. He makes for a great bad guy. I just need the author to write a just ending to him in the next and final book. Crina has survived a LOT. She deserves s monster HEA. This book is very fast paced with a lot of revelations. The Breccan situation is heartbreaking. Zion and his son Pieter are great. This book has a more steam.
On to the next.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 5th book I've read written by Gaja J. Kos; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the characters.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the third book of the Shade Assassin series, Reiner is still out to get Crina, and she hates feeling vulnerable. Her powers are out of control. Yet she will need to face the demon lords and is still not willing to trust anyone.

Grab your copy and enjoy this exciting series whose characters will definitely get the reader’s attention as the story line keeps things tense.

[Ken Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kos begins Shade Assassin’s third installment with Crina facing some serious decisions. In doing so she sets in motion Situations she must then handle to the best of her abilities. Kos has really rolled out the big guns in this series and I can’t wait for the next volume.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Scarolet Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shadow Heart by Gaja J. Kos is such an amazing story that I have read. This is book number three out of four in this amazing series and I can not wait to read the rest of this amazing series. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about fantasy, suspense and paranormal romances.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Caroline Doig · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m loving this series and Crina is a kick ass demon assassin this story has plenty of action, adventure, suspense, danger, twists and turns, drama, passion and so much more to keep you entertained and turning the pages. Sorry guys no spoilers but this is an amazing story and I can’t wait to read the next book in this series it’s a 5 plus ⭐️ read and I definitely recommend this book.

[Heather Bane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 3 of the Shade Assassin series. The story flows well and has lots of action and adventure. I found it well written and the characters well developed. This is really a great series and I recommend reading.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tera Comer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book in the Shade Assassin series and we watch as Crina unearths more truths about her heritage while dealing with drama, intrigue, danger, spiraling suspense and unnerving situations.

[Carole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great installment in the shade assassin series. I always enjoy how the story is written with the complex plot line which is slowly revealed.
This keeps my interest throughout the whole series.
You can't go wrong with one of Gaja's stories.
A must read.

[Lucinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book with well developed characters and an engaging plot. I loved how it played out and it kept me on the edge of my seat! I could not put it down and would recommend it to all!!

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[Elvira · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book that was full of pages with well developed characters and engaging storyline and plenty of chemistry to keep me entertained from the beginning to the end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jessica Gorgen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

It made me happy to see the trio moving forward, slowly but steadily. I was devastated when things got rocky, and I could feel all her sorrow and bitterness and heartbreak. And there’s some big revelations, with a whopper dropped right at the end.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was gripped with this storyline. It was exciting and thrilling and the characters were great. This book had everything I like in a book

[Dawn Milligan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another fabulous addition to this series! I couldn't put it down it's got a fantastic story line and great pace!!💕

[Alex Ciz_naughty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gripping portion of the story

This kept me intrigued. I liked the previous book better but this one gave some insight & depth to all the characters. Makes me want more.

[Sheila Ryals · Rating 5 out of 5]

😻

Really hoping the next book is out. Those endings are huge freaking bombs. Really can’t wait till she finds more out.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Ok this was all over the place with my emotions so good and another big surprise and the end best series I've read this year

[Isabel · Rating 1 out of 5]

Mich hat es mega genervt, dass die Autorin jeden Band mit einem Cliffhanger aufhört, aber im anschließenden Teil nicht direkt mit der Szene weitermacht. Sondern ein Monat später und dann nach paar Seiten, also man checkt erst mal nichts, quasi in zwei Sätzen alles fragliche abhakt, was an sich voll Potential gehabt hätte. Erst hatte ich kein Problem mit der Dreiecksbeziehung, da ich Ilyas auch mochte. Aber mir ist das zu viel, ich mag es deutlich lieber, wenn die Männer einen so sehr lieben, dass sie nicht teilen wollen. Und für mich ist Breccan "the One". Vor allem hätte sie Ilyas schon die ganze Zeit haben können, aber jetzt auf einmal ist er wieder mega toll oder wie. Ja, kurzzeitig passte das, da sie sich ja nicht richtig auf Breccan einlässt, aber in dem Ausmaße gefällt es mir nicht mehr.