PNR Review: Darkness Bred (Chimney Rock) [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "Darkness Bred" the 2nd book in her Chimney Rock series by Stella Cameron.

Product Description

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Ever since shapeshifter Elin escaped to Whidbey Island, danger has stalked her every move. Her human traits, combined with her unique supernatural gifts, make her a prized being to be possessed or destroyed. It is only the passionate attraction she shares with werehound Sean Black that gives her hope for her future - if she can elude the lethal predators who are hot on her scent.

HIDES DANGER AND DESIRE

Sean knows that Elin, with her delicate beauty and seductive powers, is his one perfect mate. The woman who can restore his humanity and make him stronger than ever. He'll need that strength and more to protect her from those who wish to destroy him and everything he desires. For Sean carries a secret that binds him to an enemy from the past and to a darker, deadlier force - a malignant evil that is hunting the women of Whidbey Island.

Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Forever (May 28, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1455500143
ISBN-13: 978-1455500147

My Review:

This book is about Seth Black and Elin's romance.  We learn more about Seth's background, past, how he became a werehound and his true feelings about Elin.

Elin has escaped from the Fey Queen who kidnapped her from her original kidnapper and she is learning who she really is and her powers.   She shares some with Seth while others she doesn't. 

During their investigation uncovering who or what is killing the women of  Whidbey Island Elin returns to the Court of Angels in New Orleans
where she finally learns about her past.

This book is fast paced and complex full of passion with a couple of spirited woman who keep their men on their toes.

Love how Elin makes Seth feel her when she's in the next room!
4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

PNR Review: Darkness Bound (Chimney Rock) [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "Darkness Bound" the 1st book in her Chimney Rock series by Stella Cameron.

Product Description

WHEN NIGHT FALLS

After her husband's tragic death, Leigh Kelly arrives on Whidbey Island determined to start over. Yet the tiny town of Chimney Rock is not as peaceful as it seems. Women have been disappearing, and Leigh can't shake the feeling that she's being watched . . . especially at night. Soon, she's experiencing visions she can't explain and fighting her attraction to a handsome stranger who seems to know her most intimate desires.

PASSION TRANSFORMS THEM

As the leader of the Team, a pack of werehounds forced to hide their very existence, former special ops soldier Niles Latimer is desperate to prove a man's heart beats beneath his predator's body. And Leigh-the mysterious beauty possessing powers she doesn't yet understand - may be the one woman who can help him. But Niles isn't the only one who recognizes Leigh's true identity. Something evil is waiting in the woods - and the hunt has begun . . .

About the Author

Stella Cameron is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, prize-winning author of more than sixty novels. She is the recipient of the Pacific Northwest Award for Literary Achievement. English by birth but a longtime Seattleite, Stella happily trips over the many authors who crawl out from every rock she turns over in the area and wouldn't live anywhere else.

Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Forever (February 28, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1455500151
ISBN-13: 978-1455500154

My Review:

Leigh Kelly and her husband Chris were happily married for two years and a few days before he died.  Leigh decides she couldn't live in their house which was filled with too many memories.  She moves to Chimney Rock on Whidbey Island to the small house Chris has left her.

Niles Latimer a Former Special Ops soldier werehound and his werehound Team are watching over Leigh to keep her safe from rogue werewolves assaulting women. He also senses Leigh possesses something unique that could prove her compatible as his life mate. Nile realizes she knows nothing about her DNA or the existence of werehounds as he and his Team vow to protect her while the evil enemy also senses who she is too and pledges to take her.

Wow this was a very thrilling dark paranormal surrounded by all these powerful supernatural creatures werehounds, werewolves, vampires, fae, etc.

I loved how Niles was very cautious in his wooing of Leigh because him and his team have an honor code the human woman must know what they are before they can "SEAL".  I thought the awkwardness between them was quite humorous which was a great break from all the seriousness and evil things happening in the book.

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!