Reviewer: Andrea
Summary:
In this pulse-pounding Immortals After Dark tale, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole delves into the darkest mysteries and deepest passions of Clan MacRieve. . . .
A BEAST IN TORMENT
Uilleam MacRieve believed he’d laid to rest the ghosts of his boyhood. But when a brutal torture revives those ancient agonies and destroys his Lykae instinct, the proud Scot craves the oblivion of death. Until he finds her—a young human so full of spirit and courage that she pulls him back from the brink.
A BEAUTY IN CHAINS
Seized for the auction block, Chloe Todd is forced to enter a terrifying new world of monsters and lore as a bound slave. When offered up to creatures of the dark, she fears she won’t last the night. Until she’s claimed by him—a wicked immortal with heartbreaking eyes, whose touch sets her blood on fire.
A FULL MOON ON THE RISE
With enemies circling, MacRieve spirits Chloe away to the isolated Highland keep of his youth. But once he takes her to his bed, his sensual mate becomes something more than human, evoking his savage past and testing his sanity. On the cusp of the full moon, can he conquer his worst nightmare to save Chloe…from himself?
Review:
I have been a fan of Kresley Cole’s Immortal s After Dark series for years. In fact, IAD is the first adult, paranormal romance I ever read, and as with any series, it has had its ups and downs. MacRieve is most definitely the former; in fact, it might be the Mount Everest of ups! It’s been three years since Cole treated her fans to a Clan MacRieve novel, so my expectations for this one were very high, and much to Chloe’s and my delight, MacRieve delivers—over and over.
Uilleam, a.k.a. Will, MacRieve is as juicy as the other Lycae men in the series, and his tortured soul beckons females better than a shoe sale at Macy’s. He’s got that whole barely-contained, gonna-rip-your-clothes-off vibe, and Chloe is up for anything. I literally could not put this one down, stayed up all night to read much to my husband’s confusion.
Another great aspect of this installment is the lack of side stories. This one tells Will and Chloe’s story; that’s it. You don’t get annoying secondary plots that leave you skimming chapters to get back to the reason you purchased the novel. I was a little frustrated at times with Will’s inability to open up about his past, but hey, if we let that stop us, ladies, the human race would be on the brink of extinction!
So, send the kids to Grandma’s house, prop up your feet, and enjoy yet another sexy installment of IAD. By the way, ladies, Cole’s epilogue hints that the next novel might be another luscious Lycae, Will’s twin brother Munro. Write quickly, Kresley!
