Some deadly designs can right the wrongs of the past…
Years ago, Erik Mortale loved and lost Monique when he chose his path. He wanted to make a difference, to change the mages’ perspective of Other casters. Erik made great strides until a death tore them apart.
Monique DeSandre has been burned repeatedly by the Silver Council and their misconceptions of Enchanters. The designer has made a name for herself as the leading supplier of magically enhanced clothing. As much as she’s tried to leave Erik in the past, she can’t let go, no matter their differing views.
The new magister has created a new Diverse Special Forces program. Once again Erik has been brought back as one of the high-ranking Enforcers as well as a trainer. However, an elitist mage wants to destroy the group and has chosen Erik as the scapegoat.
With tensions rising, Monique will fight for the man she’s pushed away for years. But is it too late to fix what’s broken? And can they prove Erik isn’t the one behind the ritualistic murders?
I received a copy of the book for an honest review.
Brandy has done it once again. This had me from the start the love Erik and Monique have for one another is amazing. Even when they have to overcome all their differences and an over baring mother only to have a tragedy tear them apart.
Erik has to deal with the dead on a daily basis some help him and others he helps. Monique is a talented enchantress. Erik is trying to pave the way for others to be accepted in the council only some don’t want him there and will do whatever it takes to stop this.
To be able to see everyone from Edenton is always a plus. I love all these characters and so enjoy seeing them again. There were so many good scenes in this book. My emotions were everywhere in this one. There was love, heartbreak and deceit. It was so heartwarming to see Erik and Monique’s love build but so heartbreaking when she walks away. My heart when out to Erik watching him chase Monique but you can only chase someone so long before you give up. I enjoy this series so much and cannot wait to see where the next book takes us.
A few of my favorites:
“Doesn’t matter. Nothing I’ve done has made you understand why I chose the Council. Why I still stand by your side when you need help. Or why my heart is lying on the floor in a million fucking pieces because nothing gets through to you.”
“Was always yours, no matter what I told myself I wanted.”
“I want you to remember who owns your heart. I want to see it in your eyes when you come apart. I want my name on your lips when I push you over the edge.”
“What do you feel?” “Love. Stronger than ever. No more barriers. Just you and me.”
“Without you, I’m always lonely. Doesn’t matter how many others are in a room. You left a hole in my heart, in my soul.”
Brandy L Rivers is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She is kept busy writing the Others of Seattle, Others of Edenton, Combustible, and the Pine Barrens Pack series.
An avid reader, Brandy has always loved writing. She became serious about it as a stay-at-home-mother. With every story her world of characters expands, pulling her new directions.
Living in rainy Western Washington with her husband and three kids, Brandy is already working on future stories in each of the series, and several other projects.