Moonshadow by Thea Harrison

I had heard about this book on a podcast and was pleasantly surprised that it is as good as it was advertised to be. Yes, there were some issues with it (I was confused for some portions and Nikolas was often an asshat) but I really liked the world building and am really looking forward to the other books in this series.
Sophie Ross is a witch. Most recently she's been working for the LAPD. But she's surprised to hear that she might have an inheritance. This is surprising since Sophie was an orphan. But the man who placed her has left a rather interesting will. One wherein he has left money for the children he placed with supernatural families would have a chance to inherit a house if they can find a way inside. So Sophie  flies to the UK, figuring she'd at least have a chance to heal from the wounds that took her off the force.
First thing, she finds a stray dog that seems to have been abused horribly. Then she narrowly misses a man who has a great deal of magic. She runs into the man again at the same time werewolf-like creatures attack the inn she's staying at. It turns out he's a mystical warrior working to stop Isabeau, wake up Oberon, and return to his homeland. I didn't really get a ton of connection other than sexual between Sophie and Nikolas but I'm hoping there's more further into the series.

Four stars

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This book came out December 13th, 2016

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Lionheart by Thea Harrison

Dr. Katheryn Shaw is one of the most well-known surgeons on Earth. Her skill is virtually unmatched. But there are other surgeons so she's confused as to why the warriors of Lyonesse are so insistent that she has to be the one to save their lord, Oberon. He had been poisoned 15 years ago (in Lyonesse time, it was two hundred years ago on Earth because of the time slippage) by a needle that is slowly, magically working it's way toward Oberon's heart. And even though he's physically alive, the magic in the needle has killed all of his emotions. Even though he sleeps, his power rages around his countryside making it impossible for anyone to live there because it is so cold.
This was a fast-paced novel with action on every page. It made the romance a bit shallow but the reading was quick and interesting. I definitely would read the other two books in the series first but, if you have read the other two, you should like this one.

Three and a half stars
This book comes out today
ARC kindly provided by NetGalley
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Spellbinder by Thea Harrison

How do you take the villain from the first book, and not just the villain, but, like, a super bad no good horrible very bad villain, and make him the hero of your second book? Well, somehow Thea Harrison manages.
In  Moonshadow, a gender-flipped, slightly differently spelled Morgan le Fae is a wicked wizard/lycanthrope. In this book he's revealed to be a slave to the evil Isabeau, bound to follow her every command. So when she commands him not to come into her sight until he's healed, Morgan takes full advantage and makes plans to stay injured for as long as possible. While he's "on vacation," he hears about Sidonie Martel. She is a fabulous violinist and Morgan has always been drawn to music even if he doesn't play anymore. He, like many of her audience, is completely entranced. Too bad his interest brings Sidonie to the attention of Robin/Puck who kidnaps Sidonie and delivers her to Isabeau in an effort to get even with Morgan.
Sidonie has no idea what's going on. One minute she's on the road after a concert, the next she's in Avalon, the prisoner of vindictive queen who has her hands broken. But then, a mysterious force comes to heal her and protect her. Over time, she learns to trust this man she doesn't see, but isn't sure how they can ever be together.
A lovely story that continues the world-building I enjoyed in the first book.

Four stars
This book comes out July 18

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