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I read a LOT of urban fantasy, it's one of my favorite genres, but it can be stale if not done right. What I love about this particular series is that there is an overarching plot that is interesting and engaging, and the world building makes me feel like I could step into Other Seattle and order a coffee.

The world was introduced in other series by the author, so that part was already fleshed out, but I picked up this book without reading the Cascadia or de laVega books and I had no trouble diving right in. The characters have emotions beyond sexual urges, they have conversations, they have friends, and they are supportive of each other.

These books, especially the females in the books, remind me of the "Goddess with a Blade" series characters. There is snark, but also caring, there is intelligent conversation and silliness, and there is sex. I like sex in books, but not if it drives the entire plot.

So, I give this series 5 stars for the interesting and engaging plot, the fun characters, the fights and the sex.


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Heart of Darkness A Bound By Magick Novel Lauren Dane 9780425244517 Books Reviews

This was kind of a slow story, the chemistry was luke-warm and the trials and tribulations were somewhat simplistic and tame. Spoiler Alert The "bad" turned-witch is Dominic's mother, Gloria (he just found out she's alive--she sold him for her magick addiction when he was a baby).

Gloria is pretty pedestrian as bad guys go and some of the dialog between her and Meriel was so "grade-school" I almost gagged. For instance, in one scene Meriel talks to Gloria on the phone which seems more like a girl-fight via phone. Gloria "Oh, you think you're so clever. We'll see how clever you are when I drain you". Am so, neener, neener. Later, Meriel "Being turned makes you crazy too, I see. You have nothing. You are no one." Ooh, ouch. Later, Meriel "But I'm growing super bored with this back-and-forth smack talk." Like, dude, get out. This discussion is about a pretty serious subject, Meriel is supposed to be a somewhat conservative character but the dialog is childish and flippant, it's at odds with the situation.

Dane puts some focus on the dilemma of whether Dominic believes his mother is truly evil vs. wanting his mother to love him. Can he kill his mother if necessary? Interesting concept but it wasn't very well done.

I really liked Dane's Chase Brothers series but this one didn't click for me at all, I have no interest in reading any more in the series.
Meriel Owen is next in line to run Clan Owen and she is also a very talented attorney. One of her main jobs is to keep all threats to Clan Owen either contained somehow or to make them disappear and that is on top of what she does in her legal job. At this point in history, there are many things that are pulling at Meriel. Times are changing again for those with magick and Meriel is determined to find a way to protect not only her people but all witches if she can.

Dominic Bright is not part of any clan and he has a reason to not want to have anything to do with them. However, that didn't stop him from using the power he has to tap into the Clan Owen power to keep his club safe. Dominic and his partner knew that sooner or later someone from the clan would come knocking on their door. He never expected Meriel or his instant attraction to her.

Meriel went to confront a rouge club owner and instead found her destined soulmate. Meriel can understand Dominic's hesitation to have anything to do with the entire clan at first and she is more than willing to just let this thing between them go naturally. Dominic wants Meriel like nothing he has ever wanted before and that confuses him. But he is not willing to totally dismiss what she is saying either. As their relationship grows, both Dominic and Meriel learn that a lot of Dominic's past isn't what he always thought it was. When the past puts both of them in danger, it's Meriel and her clan who give both of them the strength and power they need to defeat that threat.

In a time of fast changing reality, two hearts find each other and the love that will let them defeat any challenge. Meriel and Dominic don't expect the instant passion they find in Heart of Darkness, but are not willing to let it go once found. I have to say that I loved both Meriel and Dominic when I met them. Meriel because she is a modern woman who knows that in order to stay powerful you must change with the times and is willing to drag her clan into the future. Dominic because even with what he grew up knowing, he was more than willing to learn the truth of what Meriel was telling him and learn from some hard truths. I was riveted to Meriel and Dominic's story from the first page because I could tell there was so much just waiting to be revealed as each page turned. Clan Owen has a new and kicking' team to help lead it into an unknown and threatening future. I also loved that this series continues and expands the theme of two other much-loved series (de La Vega Cats and Cascadia Wolves) from Lauren. With two strong and loving lead characters, passion, magick and suspense, Heart of Darkness became an instant favorite and earned a space on my keeper shelves. Joyfully Recommended to all paranormal lovers, who want a paranormal that is a little different. I can't wait for the next book and I bet you will be waiting with me after reading Heart of Darkness.

Jo
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I read a LOT of urban fantasy, it's one of my favorite genres, but it can be stale if not done right. What I love about this particular series is that there is an overarching plot that is interesting and engaging, and the world building makes me feel like I could step into Other Seattle and order a coffee.

The world was introduced in other series by the author, so that part was already fleshed out, but I picked up this book without reading the Cascadia or de laVega books and I had no trouble diving right in. The characters have emotions beyond sexual urges, they have conversations, they have friends, and they are supportive of each other.

These books, especially the females in the books, remind me of the "Goddess with a Blade" series characters. There is snark, but also caring, there is intelligent conversation and silliness, and there is sex. I like sex in books, but not if it drives the entire plot.

So, I give this series 5 stars for the interesting and engaging plot, the fun characters, the fights and the sex.