The Secrets in Shadow and Blood

Fae Guardians, Season of the Vampire, Book 1

By: Lana Pecherczyk

Narrated by: Heather Costa, Eric Michael Summerer

In the shadows, vision can turn blurry. Truths can become lies. Enemies can become lovers.

When Violet inexplicably wakes thousands of years after a nuclear holocaust, she finds the world very different. Fae exist now. They’re vicious, animalistic monsters who pervert magic and can morph into any shape—including vampires. They hoard the bounty of the new world, and keep humans banished to the wasteland. At least, that’s what the humans of today have told her. Determined to make up for an unforgivable mistake in her past, she becomes a covert assassin and seeks revenge for her human brethren. And she’s good at it. But when the thing she hunts saves her life, injuring himself in the process...her crystal clarity suddenly becomes blurry.

Vampires are meant to be monsters, not protectors...not charismatic, annoyingly handsome, and loyal and...everything.

Indigo is a Fae Guardian, and a ruthless vampire protector of Elphyne. The Order has tasked him with finding a human with deadly secrets before the unhinged Unseelie Queen, or the fanatical human leader, can exploit her. They chose him for one reason, and one reason only – the taste of human blood does things to him. Addictive, dark, insatiable things. And when he catches Violet’s scent, they know he’ll do everything in his power to possess her and keep her safe. But Indigo hides his own shameful secret in the shadows of his heart, and if it ever comes to light, Violet will never trust him. She’ll kill him.

The Secrets in Shadow and Blood is the next installment in the Fae Guardians series, and the first in the Season of the Vampire trilogy. Each book features a separate couple with a satisfying HEA, but to enjoy the full benefits of the over arching plot, start the Fae Guardian journey with book one of Fae Guardians: Season of the Wolf.

©2021 Lana Pecherczyk (P)2022 Lana Pecherczyk

perfectly perfect

excellent, engaging and steamy... just need a glass of wine and a hot bath, now.

Excellent Series

I love this series and have reread and listened to it many times. I started with this book not realizing it wasn’t the first but was able to keep up and put things together. I read this trilogy then went and read the first three others then this one again and was able to pick up on all the things I missed the first time. I really enjoy this series and the development from book one to the latest. Will definitely reread and or listen to many more times!

Ummmmm Awesome

I've been addicted since the first book in this series and they keep getting better. One of the best things is how indigo and Violet- two very opposite people but so much alike- have to lower their guards and learn to trust each other to become one force of nature. And I have to say I like the trickster in Indigo. Narration was flawless and brought these two characters to life.

My new favorite in the series

Definitely my favorite book in the series so far! I feel like there was a lot more humor and playfulness in this story than in the previous books

really enjoyed this book

the intimacy wasn't over powering and fit well with the story line. going to start from the beginning of the story line as it's got my wanting more.

Favorite in the series, mediocre narration

This is my favorite story in the series. I love Indigo and Violet. I do wish the author wouldn’t be so heavy handed with making her points. It’s as if she thinks readers lack the ability to infer and need obvious details spoon fed. The male narrator was fine, if a bit boring. The female narrator was not. Her voice sounded like it was sped up even at regular listening speed. And she made numerous pronunciation errors. Cuh-jones for cojones, ee-ons for ions. Then the very obvious fail of pronouncing manna beez two different ways, sometimes she said manna bReeze. How do you mess up that badly? It’s literally the job to know and understand what is being said.

Amazing

This series does not disappoint!!! I loved listening to it. Everything that happened in the story. With a busy schedule I was so happy this story was in audio so I could catch up with the series.

The plot thickens! So much action and the love between Indigo and violet was on point. Peaches and silver can’t wait to read their story

I don’t want to spoil anything but if your I to paranormal type of story that have a little bit of everything this is a must read.

you must listen!! so interesting.

Honestly love this as much as the cruel prince or fourth Wing. I feel like this series is way underrated and its actually my favorite of the vampire series. the way indigo says *violet* I love it.

Good story, poor narration

This is four books in, so obviously I’m invested in the storyline; however, Heather Costa’s pronunciations were difficult to get through. First is the continuity issue of her referring to “mana breeze” when seven other narrators, I causing her counterpart in this book call them “mana BEES”(my best guess as spelling). The absolutely ridiculous part, though was hearing her say “cajones” as “cuh-jones.” If she’s unfamiliar with the Spanish word, it’s easy enough to ask. Did no one who knows how to say it correctly listen to her copy before publication?

Overall, Pretty Good

Fantasy, with a mix of adventure, romance, and a *tiny* dash of sci-fi. Some parts seemed pretty juvenile, and a couple parts were a little crungey, but overall I liked it.