Storm's Heart

Elder Races Series #2

By: Thea Harrison

Narrated by: Sophie Eastlake

Length: 13 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

During the rule of her murderous Dark Fae uncle, Thistle "Tricks" Periwinkle found sanctuary among the Wyr in New York. Her ethereal beauty and sparkling personality won the hearts of the public, but after her uncle's death, there are those who don't want to see her ascend to the throne.

Able to wield thunder and lightning, Wyr sentinel Tiago Black Eagle has ruled the skies for centuries. His massive build and thunderous power make him one of the Wyr's best weapons. And he's sent to protect Tricks when she's almost assassinated in Chicago. Soon, both Tiago and Tricks will fall prey to the stormy hunger that engulfs them - a passion that will shake the very foundation of all the worlds.

Also listen to the first book, Dragon Bound.

©2011 Teddy Harrison (P)2011 Tantor

Critic reviews

"The mix of supernatural creatures makes for interesting world-building, politics, and relationships." ( Publishers Weekly)

Good, Suspenseful and Intense

I enjoyed and hated this book all at the same time. Rune was, perhaps, one of my favorite characters in the first 2 books and I had a visceral reaction to this storyline. Perhaps it was because I hated Carling and to see his reaction to her in book 2 and knowing what that meant made me upset...I kept praying it wasn't so.

With that said, the story was written beautifully. And any story that creates such intense emotions as this one did, is definitely worth a credit or purchase. Also, wasn't a huge fan of the ending...I mean, how could he leave Dragos? Really? At this rate, there will be no one left to provide protection. So you realize that means I need to keep reading on to learn what will happen next.

Another supernatural gem!

I discovered the Elder Races Series recently and have fallen in love.

Thea Harrison has a way of making opposites attract in a hot and steamy ways. A Thunderbird and a Dark Fey... didn't see that coming. ;)

A good story with too many sex scenes.

I enjoyed this story but it sidestepped into some after scene of sex and that got old fast. Otherwise it was well written.

More story less passion detail would be better

I enjoyed the first book in this series overlooking the "oh his penis is so big and hard" stuff there was enough plot to keep me interested. This one unfortunately not so much. There must be at least 3 hours of "oh he's so hot' "oh she's so cute" "oh I cant think straight cuz I want to get laid so bad" drivel. There was a plot but it was hard to find and harder to follow being interrupted constantly by sex driven filler pages.

I won't be getting the next book in the series.

The Dude Has Lightening Bolts in His Eyes!

This is the second book in the Elder Races series, but it could have been listened to without hearing the first book, Dragon Bound. There are references to things that happened in the first book but not enough so that you would have been lost if you didn’t read it.

This story takes up where the first left off and is the love story of Tricks (cute little dark Fae princess) and Tiago (Big ole Thunderbird). There are many circumstances that keep Tricks and Tiago apart including themselves. Although they both feel an attraction to each other, they are hesitant to take the big step that will mate them for life.

There are also many Dark Fae that don’t want Tricks to ascend to the throne so every once in a while there will be an assassination attempt on her. Between the assassination attempts and the friends that are trying to keep them apart, the world just seems against the possibility of Tricks and Tiago ever being together.

This story had a slow build up to the ultimate conclusion. There was a point where I was just thinking ‘get on with it and mate already will ya?’ but that is just my impatient self. Overall it is a good second book and I believe those that enjoyed the first book, Dragon Bound, will also enjoy this story.

The Narration Review
This audiobook was narrated by Sophie Eastlake who was also the narrator for the first book. She has a great story telling voice that is very easy to listen to. Sophie sounds youngish, so I always blush for her when she has to say sexually explicit things. LoL

Love this series

This was slightly less awesome than the first, but that is not saying anything bad about it! It's just that the first book created such a high standard for me. I LOVE Tiago and Tricks. The character development in this book is really good. Sophie Eastlake is perfect for the narration.

She did it again!

Thea Harrison did it again. She pulled off another winner with this story. Unfortunately I did feel like it dragged on a bit towards the end. Don't get me wrong the ending was suspenseful but it was a bit long winded and I couldn't bring myself to race through it like with Dragon Bound.

Another Winner!

I LOVE this series!! Thea Harrison has done a great job creating a fantasy world that is fun, exciting and very sexy. Sophie Eastlake's performance is equally brilliant.

highly enjoyable

this is my fourth Elder series book. The characters are very well written. The reader does a good job of keeping her boys separate for the different characters. Looking forward to reading the next one

Don't miss this one

I have to say this one is one of my favs and will listen and read again and again!!!
It's a MUST read!!! You would miss a great one if you DON'T!!!!