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Chauntell Britt
5.0 out of 5 stars By far my favorite of the series...
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2016
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Where do I begin?? So many awesome things about this story!
Mary Chase: fierce warrior woman. I loved when Mary was introduced in the previous book(s), because she was the "ride or die" assistant that did not ask questions and did what she was told without hesitation, because she believed in the cause, and was taught early on that emotions had little place in the dark world they live in.
Jack Talent: cold-hearted assassin. When Jack was introduced, you are immediately drawn to his character, just because you know there's an amazing back story there and so many unexplored emotions. He is a very dark character, but has a huge heart and is fiercely loyal.
The interactions between Mary and Jack are the best! Very tense, very controlled and still somehow very deep. They hate each other... Not a petulant, pigtail-pulling, hate, but like a bone-deep hate. Their interactions with each other are completely intense and I find myself on the edge of my seat just waiting for the next one. I loved how their relationship developed. It was a slow build from enemies, to partners, to friends, then finally, FINALLY, lovers. And all the while there are constantly new dimensions to their relationship that are being peeled back and explored.
There was no rush with this story. Mrs. Callihan definitely took her time with these characters which is much appreciated. The plot is constantly engaging as they work on the case, getting deeper and adding more twists. The final resolution, and the revelations along the way, were amazingly well thought out. The running theme of trust, not only in each other but also in themselves, came to a head and panned out beautifully. Very good introduction of Holly and Will.
I could honestly go on for hours about this book. I just really loved and appreciated these characters, they are by far my favorite ever, and I knew it from the moment I met them. Mary gets to discover and show emotions that no one thinks she has, and find her self worth and confidence. Jack gets to do some healing, (and a lot of killing!) and gets to feel what its like to truly know that he is loved and worthy by family and friends, despite his past and current predicaments. They are both thought cold, but nothing could be further from the truth. This is a phenomenal series, and I can't wait to read more and more and more!
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Heather E. Fowler
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this one a lot.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016
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The two main characters are so richly drawn out and depicted in this story, especially Jack. We met Jack in Ian and Daisy's book. He was Ian's smart mouthed valet with impeccable fashion sense. He was also the man violently tortured in Winston and Poppy's book. From the get go he and Mary Chase have been explosive together. They can't stand the sight of each other. In this book, they are forced to partner up to solve a serial murder case that Jake hasn't been able to solve on his own. I won't go into details about said case or Mary's other purposes for working with Jack, but needless to say, their story was explosive from beginning to end. The conflict and villain were super good (I know, not eloquently phrased but it fits--it was super good). The plot and the pace at which their relationship blooms and grows was great; they actually don't come together till very close to the end but man the story and passion are not lacking due to the late development of them coming together. Jack is such a complex character and Callihan does a superb job dropping hints about who he is without giving too much away. His character builds steadily and beautifully. Mary Chase is a great addition to the Darkest London scene and I enjoyed her in her small role in Ian and Daisy's book and her slightly bigger role in Poppy and Winston's book. But she doesn't truly come into being until she sets out to rescue Jack from his torture. At that moment, you know there is more to them than hate. In this book, she is strong and fights for what she wants but she also does not beg for a man's attention, and Jack has to fight to win her trust and love. This book, I think, I have to say is my favorite in the series. Loved every page and every detail.
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Gypsy M
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I love about Kristen Callihan's Writings!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2015
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This story had in it everything that I love about Kristen Callihan’s writings--from the wonderfully smoggy Victorian London setting, to chases through the streets with a Ripper-style killer looming in the background, to the delicious interweaving of paranormal with Mary being able to leave her body as a ghost and Jack with his shifter abilities, and, of course, the romance that grows over the course of the book. And with Jack and Mary, the audience had seen the two in previous installments, so we already knew to expect the antagonism with the promise of winning hearts through a fight of wills. And it was beautiful to see it in action, expertly penned. Though it did seem like some of what made Jack special in Moonglow (Book #2), had been lost as his character morphed into the standard leading man copy of Archer (which was what I said of Winston, too, in Winterblaze).

Mary was a more than capable heroine, who could easily keep up with the male characters without hindrance by her frilled skirts, while still being rather naïve in her personality. Jack was infinitely harder to love with his rough manners, callous, selfish attitude, blind hunger for vengeance, and insistence on shoving everyone away. But there was that wounded shell and snarky attitude that still draws a reader in.

I did love that the story finally went into full detail on the innerworkings of a GIM and what they exactly were, after having it dangled in front of us in so many of the previous books as just side characters. And I also loved, loved the glimpses of previous characters and how they are progressing in their own respective lives. I do hope we eventually get an installment (or at least a novella) centered on the intriguing Lucien.

Lovely work, as usual, and I hope for many more in this series to come!
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K. J. Alexander
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun but got a bit slow
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2017
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This story sounded like great fun to begin with and the constant thwarted desires of the characters really pushed the story, but towards the end I just got a bit bored. They characters never really learn anything or compromise it's just a love story with not much else. Not amazing but fun way to pass the time.
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S. Lacey
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2014
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A great addition to the series! I loved Jack and Mary's story, especially learning their pasts and how they are actually linked early in their lives. Jack also learns some information about himself that he didn't know before and he's still dealing with what happened to him in Poppy's book. I loved him and Mary though they were good for each other. I was so happy when they got their HEA and can't wait for the next in the series!
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Alicatz
5.0 out of 5 stars Shadow dance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2016
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Another thrilling yet involved storyline to an already amazing series. Opinions get formed about the characters in stories just as I did with Jack and Mary in the previous books but this book made me love them fear for them and be glad for them. A fab plot with many twists surprises and a just ending.
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AngelaP
4.0 out of 5 stars Next installment in a great series.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2015
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Bought following pick up of first books in series in charity shop. Have to say Callihan did not disappoint. Kept my attention from start to finish, finally getting explanation of what happened to Talent & how he overcomes his 'aversion' to Chase. Well written, thoroughly good read.
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MEJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Just wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2017
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As per usual, the author makes sure that her story is a romance mixed with PNR. Absolutely lovely and brilliant
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