by Jasmyn | Mar 12, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance
Rebecca’s best friend, Ashley, plays such an important role in helping Rebecca begin to find her way in the Fae world. But what happened to her afterward? Well, Shades of Betrayal came along and told me the story I was dying to hear.
Ashley’s transition into the Fae world was a little more sudden and jarring than Rebecca’s, and she doesn’t have the foundation and training that Rebecca does either – and she needs to feed. For Ashley, that means sex – but her whole mindset will about intercourse will have to change. And no, this isn’t a book all about her hooking up – it really is a very nice paranormal romance.
Michael was a little too stoic and tough. Even when we got a look inside his head, I wanted to feel more from him. I wanted him to have more of those vulnerable moments – even if they were just with himself. I almost didn’t believe his feelings and concern for Ashley because of it.
You have to throw a little danger in to keep Fae stories interesting. And the creature in this one is a doozy. I loved the lore and history behind it though – it tied in with everything going on perfectly.
Overall, a good story, but not my favorite in the series. But I do think that it was a nice way to make sure I knew Ashley had her HEA too.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
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Title: Shades of Betrayal (The Fae Games #3)
Author: Jill Ramsower
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Content Rating: R
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Ashley
All my wildest fantasies have come true, but reality is never quite as simple as we imagine. I dreamed of living in a wondrous world of the supernatural and having magical powers of my own. Now, I have all of that, but it comes with a caveat—a six foot Fae brute who is supposed to train me on all things Fae. He’s a dauntless warrior of the Wild Hunt. A beautiful bigot. He’s my lover and my burden, my savior and my curse.
There’s a monster lose in the city leaving a trail of bodies in its wake. I want more than anything to help others with my new abilities—what better use of my power than to stop a killer? Too bad Michael doesn’t feel the same.
Michael
She’s a born fighter. Courageous and brash like the heroes she reads about. Two weeks ago I carried her lifeless body out of a dirty alley. Ever since, my carefully constructed world has been leveled, despite my endless efforts at damage control.
Ashley Moore is a force of nature. Her best friend is the Erlking’s woman, and together, Ashley and Rebecca have infiltrated our brotherhood. Everything about our lives is dangerous, so I’ve done what I can to protect her—even if she ends up hating me for it.
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by Jasmyn | Mar 12, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance
I really enjoyed the characters of Cat and Fenodree in Rebecca’s story (the first two Fae Games novels), and I missed them the third story for Ashley. When I realized they weren’t just coming back but playing the leads in Born of Nothing I was super excited.
Fenodree cracked me up. His awe and manner of acceptance of the modern human world after spending centuries alone in the Shadow Realm were a mix of childlike wonder and total confusion. It was portrayed so well by Jill Ramsower, and the way his past was woven into his present was amazing.
Cat has a fight on her hands. As the druids learn to accept that not all Fae are as bad as they had been taught for generations, her family is one that refuses to change. But she won’t let that stand in her way of having a friendship with Rebecca and Ashley.
But the story turns very dark and gets quite real when Cat’s mother arranges for a “re-education” in the old ways of hating the Fae. Her re-education was horrific, and the psychological games really mess with her head. But Fenodree knows something isn’t right. But without knowing how to navigate the modern world, will he be able to find her?
This seems like it may be the end of the Fae Games, but I really hope it isn’t. I’m loving the world Ramsower has built, and I’d really like to come visit again.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
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Title: Born of Nothing (The Fae Games #4)
Author: Jill Ramsower
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Content Rating: R
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It was over before it began.
A druid woman and a Fae man—we were two people from different worlds, only by chance did our paths happen to cross. He was beautiful and damaged and totally captivating. If only I could have continued to buy into the propaganda of fear and hate my people had taught me about the Fae, then maybe I would have believed him to be the savage he appeared to be.
Instead, I offered the cryptic man my help. The time I spent with him allowed me to see the man he was behind the chiseled, formal exterior. What developed between us was tender, intimate, and totally unexpected.
My druid family was not as enlightened as I was. My mom didn’t want me near the Fae; she certainly never would have understood that I had developed feelings for a Fae man. I tried to keep my private life a secret. I tried to keep the peace, but my mother’s threats and intolerance left me with no choice. I had to make the hardest decision of my life. I had to leave the only family I’d ever known. I just never imagined what I’d face when I didn’t make it out in time…
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About Jill Ramsower
Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s an attorney, travel junkie, and voracious reader.
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by Jasmyn | Mar 9, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance
Shadow Play introduces us to Rebecca the world of the Fae – and yes, she’s totally surprised to find out they exist. On top of it all, she discovers that the necklace she’s been wearing her whole life is actually a Fae charm with some pretty remarkable abilities – and consequences.
Rebecca is thrown into the world of the Fae along with her best friend Ashley when she takes a job at a museum in Belfast. The Fae politics and factions are confusing, and Jill Ramsower does a fantastic job of introducing people and concepts as Rebecca discovers them. I could feel her confusion and lack of understanding without feeling totally confused myself.
As Fae danger and intrigue envelop Rebecca’s world, she finds herself deep in the world of the Great Hunt and trying to keep the rest of humanity safe from the Unseelie and Shadow Fae that are sneaking through portals. When rumors of war and the return of Merlin surface, no one is quite sure what to think.
I loved the diverse characters and setting of Belfast was beautiful. There is a lot of intrigue and excitement. And I will warn you, there is a not so pretty cliffhanger at the end – but spoiler – while there’s nothing to make what happens to Rebecca not awful – the second book uses it to make her a stronger person.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
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Title: Shadow Play (The Fae Games #1)
Author: Jill Ramsower
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance
Content Rating: R
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They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger—if that’s the case, I better be badass by the time this is over.
After two years at a dead-end job, Rebecca Peterson finally walks away from everything she knows to follow her dreams in Ireland. Instead of dreams, the dreary streets of Belfast rekindle her terrifying nightmares, and this time they aren’t confined to her imagination. Twisted and vicious, Faeries are being unleashed on Earth to prey upon humans, who are unaware of the vile creatures walking among them. Becca must stay alive long enough to learn why she can see what others can’t, and even more importantly, discover how to keep the Fae from destroying life on Earth.
Delving into the underbelly of the city, Becca discovers that she is not entirely alone in her abilities; however, centuries of secrecy makes gathering information a challenge. When Becca crosses paths with two mysterious strangers, her life is only complicated further. The gorgeous but brooding Lochlan demands complete honesty but refuses to provide any answers of his own. On the other hand, Ronan is enigmatic and charming, and with his sights set on making Becca his, he offers more help than most. But Becca quickly learns that trusting others is difficult when you have secrets of your own. Sometimes, the enemy is within….
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