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The Bureau #4-5
Deuxième affectation
Retrouvez deux nouvelles enquêtes du Bureau des Affaires Trans-Espèces.
Enquête n°4 : ENCHAÎNÉ
Agent du Bureau des Affaires Trans-Espèces ? C'est le meilleur job du monde. Et c'est bien suffisant pour Terry Brandt. Sa dernière mission en date le conduit à travailler sous couverture pour enquêter sur un agent d'Hollywood qui pourrait bien cacher quelque chose.
Edge n'est pas celui qu'il semble être. Même s'il est membre de l'équipe de sécurité de l'agent d'Hollywood, sa véritable situation est plus sombre et plus compliquée que ça. On lui a ordonné de séduire la nouvelle recrue, et Edge se retrouve pris en plein conflit de loyautés.
Hantés par leurs passés et enchaînés par leurs secrets, ni Terry ni Edge ne peuvent se permettre de laisser la passion interférer avec leur devoir. Et avec le danger qui les guette, ils ne peuvent envisager de futur ensemble .
Enquête n°5 : CONDAMNÉ
La toxicomanie du vétéran Kurt Powell lui a presque coûté sa vie, mais son boulot d'agent fédéral au sein du Bureau des Affaires Trans-Espèces l'a aidé à se sevrer et à trouver un but. Désormais, il traque les créatures paranormales dangereuses ainsi que les humains qui se servent de leurs pouvoirs magiques à des fins illégales.
Arrivé aux États-Unis quand il était enfant, Desmond s'est embarqué dans une relation désastreuse qui a débouché sur des meurtres horribles. Il a passé dix-sept ans dans une prison lugubre sans aucun espoir de libération.
Une nouvelle mission pousse Kurt et Des à devoir travailler ensemble pour éviter une catastrophe.
Parfois, ce qui a été perdu depuis longtemps peut être retrouvé, mais le chemin de la rédemption est rarement facile... et leur attirance mutuelle pourrait bien empirer les choses.
#MM #paranormal #suspens
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"Kim Fielding a une place spéciale dans mon coeur - elle est toujours capable de me faire aimer les personnages abîmés, apparemment irrécupérables ou imparfaits. " Elena, Goodreads
"Des histoires brillantes, une narration stellaire" Kathleen, Goodreads
Enquête n°4 : ENCHAÎNÉ
Agent du Bureau des Affaires Trans-Espèces ? C'est le meilleur job du monde. Et c'est bien suffisant pour Terry Brandt. Sa dernière mission en date le conduit à travailler sous couverture pour enquêter sur un agent d'Hollywood qui pourrait bien cacher quelque chose.
Edge n'est pas celui qu'il semble être. Même s'il est membre de l'équipe de sécurité de l'agent d'Hollywood, sa véritable situation est plus sombre et plus compliquée que ça. On lui a ordonné de séduire la nouvelle recrue, et Edge se retrouve pris en plein conflit de loyautés.
Hantés par leurs passés et enchaînés par leurs secrets, ni Terry ni Edge ne peuvent se permettre de laisser la passion interférer avec leur devoir. Et avec le danger qui les guette, ils ne peuvent envisager de futur ensemble .
Enquête n°5 : CONDAMNÉ
La toxicomanie du vétéran Kurt Powell lui a presque coûté sa vie, mais son boulot d'agent fédéral au sein du Bureau des Affaires Trans-Espèces l'a aidé à se sevrer et à trouver un but. Désormais, il traque les créatures paranormales dangereuses ainsi que les humains qui se servent de leurs pouvoirs magiques à des fins illégales.
Arrivé aux États-Unis quand il était enfant, Desmond s'est embarqué dans une relation désastreuse qui a débouché sur des meurtres horribles. Il a passé dix-sept ans dans une prison lugubre sans aucun espoir de libération.
Une nouvelle mission pousse Kurt et Des à devoir travailler ensemble pour éviter une catastrophe.
Parfois, ce qui a été perdu depuis longtemps peut être retrouvé, mais le chemin de la rédemption est rarement facile... et leur attirance mutuelle pourrait bien empirer les choses.
#MM #paranormal #suspens
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"Kim Fielding a une place spéciale dans mon coeur - elle est toujours capable de me faire aimer les personnages abîmés, apparemment irrécupérables ou imparfaits. " Elena, Goodreads
"Des histoires brillantes, une narration stellaire" Kathleen, Goodreads
368 pages, Paperback
First published October 29, 2019
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Kim Fielding
176 books1,308 followersKim Fielding lives in Oregon and travels as often as she can manage. A professor by day, at night she rushes into a phone booth to change into her author costume (which involves comfy clothes instead of Spandex and is, sadly, lacking a cape). Her superpowers include the ability to write nearly anywhere, often while simultaneously doling out assistance to her family. Her favorite word to describe herself is "eclectic" and she finally got that seventh tattoo.
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June 10, 2023
Chained - 3.5*
The longer novellas mean time to connect. I felt for Edge. It's a good story. Terry had less impact, he was all 80s music references which set the time but didn't show him. Can't picture him fighting monsters of any variety, the dancing made me think him some kind of NHS but no. So the romance didn't convince me, Edge not autonomous enough. Some real life horrors at the periphery. Nice mini update on previous characters.
Convicted - 4*
OK I've been sacked into this series and have purchased the rest, (first two collections currently free). Noticing a formula to the novellas, but that doesn't bother me. I'm a little greedy, with this story there's a showdown then plot part finishes off page - I wanted to see the introductions at least! Then romantic resolve. These would make good full length books.
The longer novellas mean time to connect. I felt for Edge. It's a good story. Terry had less impact, he was all 80s music references which set the time but didn't show him. Can't picture him fighting monsters of any variety, the dancing made me think him some kind of NHS but no. So the romance didn't convince me, Edge not autonomous enough. Some real life horrors at the periphery. Nice mini update on previous characters.
Convicted - 4*
OK I've been sacked into this series and have purchased the rest, (first two collections currently free). Noticing a formula to the novellas, but that doesn't bother me. I'm a little greedy, with this story there's a showdown then plot part finishes off page - I wanted to see the introductions at least! Then romantic resolve. These would make good full length books.
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July 27, 2023
Just as good as the first boxset. Dark but good stories, so good I almost don't mind the romance taking the backseat or is a bit insta.
May 29, 2024
Loved books 4 and 5 when I read them last year. Brilliant stories, stellar narration by Joel Leslie. More, please!
2024: Another relisten. Love.
2024: Another relisten. Love.
May 11, 2020
I won't lie, I skipped a bit and skimmed a bit, but I simply HAD TO come back to this fantastic series and its protagonists :)
Awaiting the promised book 6 Conned I decided it's time to visit with my beloved Terry and Edge, and also Kurt and Des.
This series just keeps getting better! Maybe because the books get longer and longer each time Kim Fielding publishes another one ;)
And while Grimes and Ten from Corruption are, and I'm afraid will always be, my favouritest couple (despite being introduced in barely 40+ pgs), all the next pairings worked great for me <3
Clay and Marek from Clay White were maybe the weakest twosome but I still enjoyed their adventures very much. I especially liked the vulnerabilty of a seemingly invincible and detached vampire ;)
Harry and John from Creature broke my heart a little... The epitome of Frankenstein's monster who was more human(e) than cold-hearted people? Check me in! I loved John so very much...
And here, in this little compilation we have (again) some wonderful MCs:
Terry and Edge from Chained made such an odd couple, joined through bleak circumstances and the goodness of their hearts. Edge especially stole my heart a little... ;)
And finally, Kurt and Des, forty-somethings from Convicted who have been through a lot, have been total opposites (one a Bureau agent and one a con) and still managed to share affection and be loyal to each other...
Anyway, it's been an absolute pleasure to come back to their stories and to make sure that all of them definitely found their HEAs (I simply had to check again, you know?).
Aaaaand... all of this babbling makes me daydream and wish to visit with Grimes and Tenrael, LOL! (Maybe a quick re-read, too?)
So, here are my original reviews of:
- Chained and
- Convicted
Enjoy! The Bureau series is wonderful! <3
Awaiting the promised book 6 Conned I decided it's time to visit with my beloved Terry and Edge, and also Kurt and Des.
This series just keeps getting better! Maybe because the books get longer and longer each time Kim Fielding publishes another one ;)
And while Grimes and Ten from Corruption are, and I'm afraid will always be, my favouritest couple (despite being introduced in barely 40+ pgs), all the next pairings worked great for me <3
Clay and Marek from Clay White were maybe the weakest twosome but I still enjoyed their adventures very much. I especially liked the vulnerabilty of a seemingly invincible and detached vampire ;)
Harry and John from Creature broke my heart a little... The epitome of Frankenstein's monster who was more human(e) than cold-hearted people? Check me in! I loved John so very much...
And here, in this little compilation we have (again) some wonderful MCs:
Terry and Edge from Chained made such an odd couple, joined through bleak circumstances and the goodness of their hearts. Edge especially stole my heart a little... ;)
And finally, Kurt and Des, forty-somethings from Convicted who have been through a lot, have been total opposites (one a Bureau agent and one a con) and still managed to share affection and be loyal to each other...
Anyway, it's been an absolute pleasure to come back to their stories and to make sure that all of them definitely found their HEAs (I simply had to check again, you know?).
Aaaaand... all of this babbling makes me daydream and wish to visit with Grimes and Tenrael, LOL! (Maybe a quick re-read, too?)
So, here are my original reviews of:
- Chained and
- Convicted
Enjoy! The Bureau series is wonderful! <3
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April 15, 2020This collection contains two long novellas, books 4 and 5 in The Bureau series. Stories in this series can be read as standalones or in any order you like.
July 25, 2021
4.25 stars
Kim Fielding has this thing with writing great emotional supernatural reads and this on was no different. Joel Leslie did an excellent job bring all the characters to life.
Kim Fielding has this thing with writing great emotional supernatural reads and this on was no different. Joel Leslie did an excellent job bring all the characters to life.
October 15, 2020
I love this series, and I'm pleased as punch that it's on audio.
January 12, 2022
This series keeps getting better and better. I warmed almost immediately to the MCs from both stories ... not all of them are paranormal beings but they all come with truck-loads of emotional trauma and wounded psyches. Convicted has a decidedly more philosophical/ethical bent but this adds to rather than detracts from the story-line. Recurring characters from earlier books have little guest-starring moments - which helps keep loyal readers up to date with their favorites. 4.5 stars.
May 18, 2023
Poursuite des affaires du Bureau avec deux nouvelles histoires.
La première, Enchaîné, amène Terry, un agent du Bureau, à se faire passer pour un jeune acteur en quête de célébrité auprès d'un impresario soupçonné de faire du trafic d'âmes. Edge est l'un des gardes de la propriété du magnat des médias et son patron lui ordonne de surveiller sa nouvelle recrue, invitée à résider dans la maison d'hôtes, et de le séduire. Et Edge est conditionné à obéir depuis sa naissance, c'est dans sa nature...
Sauf que l'enquête de Terry va mettre en cause la base même de la loyauté de Edge, quand il devra choisir entre son patron et Terry, l'homme qui le traite comme un être humain et pour qui il ressent des choses plutôt inédites.
La seconde histoire de ce recueil, Condamné, nous propose un road trip pour Kurt, agent du Bureau, et Desmond, un jeune irlandais emprisonné à vie à la suite de mauvais choix. Les deux hommes vont devoir remonter les souvenirs de Desmond et partir à la recherche de mystérieuses boîtes emplies de magie et capable de tuer en masse, créées par l'ancien amant de Desmond. Desmond, enfermé entre 4 murs depuis 17 ans dans une cellule de 3 mètres sur 3, une douche par mois, une sortie 5 mn par jour pour apercevoir le ciel, se voit proposer d'aider le Bureau en échange de quelques améliorations de ses conditions de détention. Mais Kurt, lui-même hanté par ses propres démons, va mettre Desmond face à ses responsabilités et à la notion même de libre arbitre.
Avec tout de même un petit coup de cœur pour la première (la maltraitance animale est un sujet qui me touche), j'ai encore une fois été embarquée par ce tome, où les personnages précédents font parfois une apparition, où alors sont évoqués, tout ça sous la houlette de Townsend, cet "homme" de plus en plus mystérieux. Les romances évoquées dans chaque histoire sont plutôt lentes, elles évoluent au fil de l'intrigue, comme une évidence, suivant les questionnements des protagonistes. La plume de Kim Fielding est fluide, elle est aussi à l'aise dans l'action que dans l'introspection, la traduction est de qualité, chose de plus en plus rare pour être signalée.
Bref, encore un super moment passé avec ce Bureau aux agents aux compétences si spéciales...
La première, Enchaîné, amène Terry, un agent du Bureau, à se faire passer pour un jeune acteur en quête de célébrité auprès d'un impresario soupçonné de faire du trafic d'âmes. Edge est l'un des gardes de la propriété du magnat des médias et son patron lui ordonne de surveiller sa nouvelle recrue, invitée à résider dans la maison d'hôtes, et de le séduire. Et Edge est conditionné à obéir depuis sa naissance, c'est dans sa nature...
Sauf que l'enquête de Terry va mettre en cause la base même de la loyauté de Edge, quand il devra choisir entre son patron et Terry, l'homme qui le traite comme un être humain et pour qui il ressent des choses plutôt inédites.
La seconde histoire de ce recueil, Condamné, nous propose un road trip pour Kurt, agent du Bureau, et Desmond, un jeune irlandais emprisonné à vie à la suite de mauvais choix. Les deux hommes vont devoir remonter les souvenirs de Desmond et partir à la recherche de mystérieuses boîtes emplies de magie et capable de tuer en masse, créées par l'ancien amant de Desmond. Desmond, enfermé entre 4 murs depuis 17 ans dans une cellule de 3 mètres sur 3, une douche par mois, une sortie 5 mn par jour pour apercevoir le ciel, se voit proposer d'aider le Bureau en échange de quelques améliorations de ses conditions de détention. Mais Kurt, lui-même hanté par ses propres démons, va mettre Desmond face à ses responsabilités et à la notion même de libre arbitre.
Avec tout de même un petit coup de cœur pour la première (la maltraitance animale est un sujet qui me touche), j'ai encore une fois été embarquée par ce tome, où les personnages précédents font parfois une apparition, où alors sont évoqués, tout ça sous la houlette de Townsend, cet "homme" de plus en plus mystérieux. Les romances évoquées dans chaque histoire sont plutôt lentes, elles évoluent au fil de l'intrigue, comme une évidence, suivant les questionnements des protagonistes. La plume de Kim Fielding est fluide, elle est aussi à l'aise dans l'action que dans l'introspection, la traduction est de qualité, chose de plus en plus rare pour être signalée.
Bref, encore un super moment passé avec ce Bureau aux agents aux compétences si spéciales...
August 27, 2025
I did not like Chained or Convicted but for different reasons.
** Chained
Chained was a really cool concept and story - I loved Terry’s sunshine personality and the interactions with Edge. The constant music and singing references became a bit tedious though. Music moves the soul but it is not, in and of itself, a character trait. Also taking a pill that would block devil magic to take possession to your soul seems unlikely even in a fantasy world. Like .. if you can’t rely on actual Satan to write a fool-proof contract in this world then I’m not sure how bad the bad guys can really be.
** Convicted
Convicted had too much of a message for my liking. Listen, I just wanted to read a nice book about supernatural creatures and two people falling in love. Instead I got the Vietnam war, divorce, childhood abandonment, sexual identity, HIV/AIDS pandemic, and philosophical debates about the nature of good and evil, and the role that agency and autonomy plays in living a good life. I’m just a simple person: as good as the writing is it was too much for me to keep track of and I would have appreciated just one rather than everything and the kitchen sink.
Fielding really knows how to get to the core of people’s emotions and motivations. But with great power come great responsibility - sometimes covering fewer emotions and motivations is bettter than considering everything. These books were ok, they just felt a bit much overall.
** Chained
Chained was a really cool concept and story - I loved Terry’s sunshine personality and the interactions with Edge. The constant music and singing references became a bit tedious though. Music moves the soul but it is not, in and of itself, a character trait. Also taking a pill that would block devil magic to take possession to your soul seems unlikely even in a fantasy world. Like .. if you can’t rely on actual Satan to write a fool-proof contract in this world then I’m not sure how bad the bad guys can really be.
** Convicted
Convicted had too much of a message for my liking. Listen, I just wanted to read a nice book about supernatural creatures and two people falling in love. Instead I got the Vietnam war, divorce, childhood abandonment, sexual identity, HIV/AIDS pandemic, and philosophical debates about the nature of good and evil, and the role that agency and autonomy plays in living a good life. I’m just a simple person: as good as the writing is it was too much for me to keep track of and I would have appreciated just one rather than everything and the kitchen sink.
Fielding really knows how to get to the core of people’s emotions and motivations. But with great power come great responsibility - sometimes covering fewer emotions and motivations is bettter than considering everything. These books were ok, they just felt a bit much overall.
June 23, 2023
Lovely stories
I’m usually not into paranormal reads except shifters but I’m so glad I found this series. Beautifully written, the plots are engaging and the characters fascinating. All the HEAs are hard earned but that makes them so much sweeter. I’m suspecting the enigmatic Townsend is some kind of Cupid in disguise. He sends his agents on missions where they all end up finding their perfect half. On to the next book.
I’m usually not into paranormal reads except shifters but I’m so glad I found this series. Beautifully written, the plots are engaging and the characters fascinating. All the HEAs are hard earned but that makes them so much sweeter. I’m suspecting the enigmatic Townsend is some kind of Cupid in disguise. He sends his agents on missions where they all end up finding their perfect half. On to the next book.
March 26, 2025
This review is for me :)
I wish I liked this, but I just couldn't get very far into these. There was on-screen abuse, which really bothered me (I have read dark stories before, so I don't know why this one got to me so bad, but eh, here we are). Also, there were too many references to music and I don't know. I just couldn't get into them.
I wish I liked this, but I just couldn't get very far into these. There was on-screen abuse, which really bothered me (I have read dark stories before, so I don't know why this one got to me so bad, but eh, here we are). Also, there were too many references to music and I don't know. I just couldn't get into them.
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June 19, 2023
3.5
Above average paranormal stories, slightly dark.
Above average paranormal stories, slightly dark.
January 20, 2024
Enjoyable story that is well written with likeable characters and good world building. The narration is very good as well.
January 20, 2026
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