What a great start to a series!
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I was given a copy of this book by the author to start a series read, with expectations of honest review .. I was not compensated for this review and all conclusions are my own responsibility.

Let me start by saying that I adored Mandy - and am amazed that she wasn't huddling in a corner sucking her thumb halfway through the book.  I think I would have been.  But Jack went a long way to making her comfortable, eventually, and you can just SEE the sparks fly between the two.

This is a short (about 60 pages) so of course I wanted more..but it's a great start to a fun series. You should know that there is sex - hot and raw and detailed: if that isn't your cup of tea -this is not a series for you.  But the writing is clever and the characters manage to invade your thoughts while the story leads you along on a hunt.

I can't wait to read the next installment .. This is book One of the Half-Moon Shifters series.
1883998
Great start to a series. I really enjoyed this book. The characters were likable and it had a great story line. I can't wait to read more books in the series! Not bad for a short afternoon read!
1952720
Great start to a series! Love the dynamic between the core characters! The Hex Boys are hot and funny!
3523446
I was given an ARC for a fair and honest review.

I loved this book.  What a great start to the series!!  I can't wait until the next ones.

We have a man who thinks the worst about himself and a woman who is at war with herself, and all kinds of conflicting feelings.  I love how you can't tell who is really playing games, and whose feelings are genuine.  I'm not a fan of super predictable books that I can figure out 10 pages in what's going to happen, so this was amazingly refreshing.  Can't wait for the next!
2781504
What a fantastic start to a new series!  If you like your mysteries with a little paranormal element to them, then this is the one to get.  This short novella sets the groundwork for the setries and the main character, Skye Mertz, who is fatally injured in a car crash that also takes the life of her beloved husband, Jacob.  When her mother-in-law receives the news of Skye's prognosis, she tells her of a magical deal that would allow Skye to spend twenty more years with her young daughter.  Skye doesn't believe in magic, but is willing to do anything to stay with her daughter.  This short story is very well written and leaves you chafing at the bit for the actual first novel in the series, due out in a March.  Disclosure:  I was provided with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
4706233
What a wonderful start to a series! I love how one book per month is being released according to the months that was really creative as far as the story I was very entertained with it!
4161645
This is a fantastic start to a new series! The characters have such heart and goodness to them that I was attached immediately.  Violet is a quiet librarian, living a solitary life with her books. I love the connection and bond that was created with Frankie. Luke is Frankie's older brother and meeting him is a whirlwind of emotions. He's a strong willed man with a giant heart and very protective. Violet and Luke have a slow burn, and they are good together. They have both experienced loss and pain. I really enjoyed the story and I am looking forward to more about Luke's brothers, Mitch and Kurt.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
4305514
Great start to the series! The Silver Stag introduces us to a future Seattle (probably mid- to late-21st century if I had to guess) that looks an awful lot like the world we live in, only with more poverty and chaos, and, of course, vampires, and fey, and goblins, and gods and goddesses - of course! Her mythical creatures always act, and look, a little difference from world to world, and her urban setting, though usually Seattle, doesn't look the same. There are some popular themes, such as how Underground Seattle is a place of mystery and danger, but the myth woven around this most interesting of (real) places varies from series to series. In other words: Ms. Galenorn is truly creative and takes her world-building seriously.
 One of the things I love most about Yasmine Galenorn's world-building is how she doesn't recycle elements from series to series.

This short novel felt a little like a teaser - in a good way.

We meet all the key characters, watch them work together and confront danger and bad luck,, and a romance blossoms. The romance element is different here - the magnetic attraction and touching of energies is present, but there's very little sizzle. I'm guessing there's more sizzle to look forward to, and it's kind of fun that we're (probably) going to be seeing the romance grow and change over books, rather than pages.

Another interesting element is that one of the characters is a child. I think this is knew for Ms. Galenorn's writing, and, while he's not physically present for much of the story, his personality is clearly drawn, he has a key role in affecting both the plot and the characters, and his presence looms large even when he moves out of the main action.

If you liked the Fury books, give The Silver Stag a try.
180592
What a great beginning for a new series.  I loved the protagonist! She is a wonderfully and realistically drawn woman facing middle age.  Her backstory was skillfully and surprisingly revealed. Interesting to see how she develops.  I howled and winched at one of the secondary character's reliance on the word "like".  It is  pet peeve, ironic since I work on a college campus. Glad to read a kindred spirit who winces as well.  The murder was creatively solved and was happy that one of the more despicable characters got his comeuppance even though he wasn't the killer.  Highly recommend and look forward to reading the second book.  Hope it is released soon!
867668
What a fantastic start to this series! I really didn't know what to expect when I picked up this book, so I was thrilled that the version that I read included the prequel to this series.  I was really given a taste for the characters and the story.

Fatal Affair was an intriguing read. I loved the mystery that surrounded this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat. I think this story had a little something for everyone and is filled with suspense, great characters, entertaining banter and exciting chemistry. I loved trying to figure out what was going on and whether I was correct about the killer.

Like I said, I think this series is off to a great start. I found it be entertaining and refreshing from my usual reads. I'm looking forward to continuing on with this series and seeing where it will go next.
150947
Great start to a new series! I can't wait for the next one to come out.
2054655
Great start to a new series. Characters are believable and develop nicely as the story progresses. This book will get you thinking for sure!
2727480
This was the great start to the series! I loved getting to know Turner, Naomi and the rest of the band. I am even more excited that there are 7 more books in the series that are out. Which means I get to learn about more of them ;-)
1897883
Such a great start to a unique series. We start off with Kelly (Kali) and she is literally being tortured. People want information from her but she has no idea what they want. We also have Sam (Noah) who is on the mission to rescue her. As soon as he sees her picture, he knows her. How could he know a complete stranger? Why is she having flashes of a boy fitting his descriptiion? It seems Kali and Noah, as they knew each other as kids, are Found. They're part of a group of kids sent to earth with special abilities. They recognize each other once they come into some form of contact. This is their story and it also introduces us to more Found. I highly recommend this series. I love Noah and Kali together. Their journey is dangerous, but it's so worth it. Happy reading.
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I really enjoyed this start in a new series. The historical setting is interesting and captivating, the heroine very loveable, my heart broke for her more than once. The hero, unwilling to feel, set in his stubborn ways and still not able to resist - just as I like them. And the little boy, so sweet, so heartbreakingly sick, sometimes a small child, sometimes wise beyond his years but always understandably so, I really like him. Then there's the fairy king. Oh boy! He is so very alien and still he's got a certain charme... excitement and suspense and romance and drama, all rolled into a gripping story with a perfect end. I can't wait for the next book!
3655645
This is an amazing start to an awesome series! I really enjoyed the entire Arinthian Line Series, and this is a great start. Full of twists and turns, it really set the tone of the series and made  the whole fantasy setting really click with me. I highly recommend this book and the entire series!
537867
What a fantastic start to a new series!  Interwoven in Anubiss story are the characters from the Guardian series coming together to create an exciting adventure.  Coming in from the dark to save his daughter and ultimately himself, Anubis finds the way to having a life, being part of a bigger picture and fulfilling his wants and needs.  Plenty of action, romance and introduction of Asp...yet another Shadow World member.  Loved this book!!