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"Brightest Shadow" [The Mythical Knights Series, Book 0.5] by Candice Gilmer
Author's Book Description : The darkest shadows sometimes have the brightest moments.
Losing a father is always hard,and losing a father who’s the alpha of your werewolf pack is harder, yet that’s exactly where David Drigan finds himself--lost and rudderless after the death of his father.
The loss leaves him and his family wondering, will he ever be strong enough to lead his pack?
Trying to step into his place in society, David meets Kelsey.
Blonde. Curvy. Attitude. And there’s something about her that makes David’s beastly desires surface unlike ever before. The need to take her and protect her, if only from herself, overwhelms him.
Kelsey doesn’t need anyone to take care of her. Never has. An absentee family taught her one thing--take care of yourself, because no one’s going to do it for you.
But there’s just something different about David. One night at her favorite decrepit amusement park, she learns there’s a lot more to David than she ever expected.
There’s a lot hidden in the shadows.
Can they find the light, lost in the dark?
My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! Ever since she was a girl, Kelsey realized that it was better to look after yourself instead of hoping anyone, let alone family, would do it for you. So, when David, a soon-to-be Alpha werewolf, comes into her life wanting to help her out anyway possible she resists from the beginning. Yet, with an undeniable connection between them, Kelsey will soon learn that being alone is no longer an option that is if she can just give up some control…
This novel was a GREAT start to this series! Filled with intrigue and suspense, leaving the readers curious to see what everything will lead to next. However, while I’m excited for this series and I liked all of this novel’s characters, I had a hard time appreciating Kelsey and David’s relationship. Basically, while I realize that Kelsey’s reaction to everything that happens to her in this novel is completely rational I have a hard time liking/enjoying “wishy-washy” characters and I didn’t like how Kelsey reacted after she found out David was a werewolf. Nevertheless, together David and Kelsey’s relationship was very dynamic and interesting to read about. I just wish what happened to get them to that point was laid out a bit better.
I DO recommend this novel and series to those looking for a unique take on werewolves and fantasy/paranormal romances!!
Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Kobo (e-Book) : Dark Within (Book 1) |
Amazon.com (e-Book) : Dark Within (Book 1)
Author's Novel Extras : Brightest Shadow - Overview
Author's Series Extras : The Mythical Knights Series - Overview |
Dark Within - Overview |
Bravest Flame - Overview |
Darker Cravings - Overview |
Boldest Choice - Overview |
Darkest Judgment - Overview |
Stollen Christmas - Overview
Book Teaser(s) :
The smell of bacon and pancakes permeated the air, and her stomach grumbled, which made her smile.
Of course, who wouldn’t smile over bacon.
It’s bacon.
Heading toward the kitchen, she heard male voices laughing and joking, with the occasional mom-ish scolding in between.
It was barely six a.m. and everyone was up and way too chipper. Even the younger brothers who’d gotten her car.
It was such a strange sight to behold--like something out of a Lifetime movie.
It was a family that actually looked like they liked being together. Something she’d never actually witnessed before, and was sure was just a myth.
Huh. Families who like each other do exist... ~ within Chapter 8
“The darkest shadows sometimes have the brightest memories.” ~ within Chapter 12 - titled 'Late Friday night'
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