- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 291; | Expected Release Date: November 1, 2011 | Publisher: Dorchester Publishing | Obtained: NetGalley"The Ruby Kiss" [The Magic Knot Series, Book 3] by Helen Scott Taylor
My Book Summary : Nightshade is a Nightstalker fairy, a type of vampiric fairy, whose major goal in life is to free his little brother from ever having to become a pawn their father can use.
Ruby is half-human and half-(some kind of) fairy. Growing up her mother was obsessed with using Ruby to find Ruby's father again to be with him and now, years after her mother has passed away, she would like nothing more than to forget what her mother taught her about her father and his world, as she just wants to be normal.
One night they meet in unexpected circumstances. However, Ruby is very cautious about anything to do with the fairy/mystical realms and doesn't want to get close. Nightshade takes it personally and decides to leave her to continue with his personal quest against his father. Nevertheless, a few days later, when Nightshade realizes that Ruby is getting pushed into being used for her power by her father he vows to protect her. Especially when both of them seem to be drawn to each other, this seems to be a good thing. But when more than one-person wants Ruby for their personal gain, will Nightshade be able to keep his vow or will others keep them apart?
My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! For being the first in this series for me to read, I'll admit to now being hooked!! This novel has so many twists that you can never be sure of just where the story will take you. Then on top of that there are multiple back stories all mixed into this one, too make you keep guessing about what will happen in the next book. (Talking about the next book---I wonder who it'll be about as this one lines you up for at least three more possible books. I think at least.)
About the Characters:
• Nightshade is so sweet (in his own domineering way) and sensitive you can't but hope for everything to work out for him, especially when it seems everything is against him.
• Ruby is one hell of a woman! I have never, until now, read of a girl fitting her description playing the heroine before ... and I have to say I'm impressed with the author's decision since it really worked. Plus you gotta love the strong independent woman with the heart of gold routine! *wink*
• I do feel bad for Aila and Devin. I hope they'll have a book of their own where everything will work out for them. *crossing fingers*
• I agree with Ruby when she says that Troy is a psycho!! Even if he gets nicer at the end, or even if he gets his own book at some point to make me think better of him, I think I'll stick by that statement.
• Poor Twister. I really liked him as a character and I hope he'll find someone soon!!
All in all it's a wonderful novel and I think you (and me if I read more of them) will really enjoy this series! I recommend it to anyone who likes adult fantasy romance novels!!
Book Teaser(s) :
Teaser #1
"I thought Twister wanted to see you privately to discuss his plans. I hoped we could still talk him out of this madness."
"Now we can't?"
"In that bar he'll have buddies egging him on."
Ruby pulled up. Devin halted at her side with a lift of his eyebrows as she said, "Time for straight talking. I can't get out of the Bunker, right? Even if I could escape, Twister would come after me."
"That's about the size of it," Devin agreed.
"So we either get him to back down or I'm dog food." ~ within Chapter 10
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