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Lionheart by Thea Harrison Series: Moonshadow #3
on October 15, 2018
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 419
Format: eARC
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King Oberon reigned over his Dark Court in Lyonesse for centuries, until an assassination attempt laid him low. Now he lies unconscious in his snow-bound palace, while his Power battles the enchantment that threatens to end his life.
A skilled trauma surgeon and magic-user, Dr. Kathryn Shaw reigns at the top of her profession in New York. Then comes a challenge she can’t resist—she is asked to cure the uncureable. Just getting close enough to try healing Oberon is a dangerous proposition. When she does reach him, he awakens too soon.
Roused from darkness by Kathryn’s presence, Oberon confronts the beautiful stranger who claims she wants to save his life. But the enchantment has frozen his emotions. How can he learn to trust her when he can’t feel anything?
Oberon’s desire is icy, devoid of all tenderness. Not only must Kathryn match wits with him, she must also fight her reaction to his touch, because there is so much more at stake than her own endangered heart.
For the Dark Court faces its most deadly peril yet. Its ancient enemy Isabeau, Queen of the Light Court, is obsessed with its annihilation, and Oberon must be brought to remember his loyalty and affection for his people.
Because if he won’t fight for them, Lyonesse itself may very well be destroyed…
I’m a big fan of the Elder Races series. It has many 5 star reads. This new Moonshadow trilogy is a bit of a spin-off utilizing the same world. Moonshadow is set in the UK, while the Elder Races are in the US. This trilogy can easily be read without reading the Elder Races but why would anyone want to miss out on that fantastic series?!?!?!
Dr Kathryn Shaw is amazing. She is so smart and strong and compassionate. She controls herself very well as a professional in a situation where others would take the easy way out or be too frightened to handle it. She ends up in a survival type situation to treat an important patient and she manages it with a real McGayver spirit. She is a doctor from the Elder Races world, as a physician to Dragos.
Her patient, the King Oberon, is not my favorite guy. He starts out with some serious poisoning which has changed his personality as well as his physical health. Alpha dude is way too used to having his own way. As Kathryn treats him and he sees how awesome she is, he becomes more bearable.
I really enjoyed this great story with magic, Fae battles, medical treating of magical ailments, a few characters from earlier in the trilogy, as well as brief glimpses of a few from the Elder Races. I can’t wait to see what other stories might be in this overall world.
About Thea Harrison
New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Thea Harrison resides in Colorado. She wrote her first book, a romance, when she was nineteen, and had sixteen romances published under the name Amanda Carpenter. She took a break from writing to collect a couple of graduate degrees and a grown child.
Thea writes in a variety of genres, including the award-winning paranormal Elder Races series and the Game of Shadows novels, and is currently at work on various new projects in sci-fi fantasy, paranormal and contemporary romance.
She adores animals and currently resides with two small dogs that have very large personalities.
I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- 2018 New Release Challenge
I always meant to try this author and series. And I enjoy the spin offs. I’m going to add this to my list so I don’t forget.
I’ve enjoyed everything by this author and can’t wait to see what she is up to after this trilogy.
I need to read Elder Races. It’s been on my TBR forever. I’m guessing it must be in audio. Thanks!
Yes I own several on audio. The narrator is Sophie Eastlake and she does very well. There are many 5 star reads in this series. PNR, as it is a new couple in most books although we do revisit the first couple in a few additional books / novellas.
I haven’t tried any of her books yet but I have some at home so one day!
Yes, you should as they are very good.
Oh I loved this one. I’ve loved all three books in this series and I really enjoy the Elder Race series too.
Great review.
Thanks. Yes I was glad to see how much you have enjoyed these also. They are awesome.
I agree!!! I’ve been working on listening to the Elder Race series now that I’ve read them. ^_^ Both are great series to read or listen too.
Sometimes I will do already with the crabby overbearing types if they get a clue and change. Sounds like Kathryn was pretty amazing to go into the lion’s den so to speak.
I still need to read the Elder Races.
Kathryn was really amazing and put up with a lot.
You do! It’s surprising I’m up-to-date as it’s PNR but they are really great.
I do have the Elder Races marked off. My list is building!
I’ve read and loved them all. The audios are also excellent. It’s Sophie Eastlake. I did a mix on this series of reading and listening.
I can’t believe that I still haven’t read Thea Harrison. I do want to read the Elder series before picking up this spin-off. Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes she is one of my top favorites with many great reads in that series. You should try. Dragon Bound is the first and it is amazing.
I had no idea Harrison had a new series! I’m still working through Elder Races. This sounds great and I like that it’s based in the UK. Great review, Anne.
Thanks Jonetta! I try to keep up with the authors I like the most.
I still need to read book two. I did enjoy book one. Great review.
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I think book 1 is my favorite which is unusual but I enjoyed them all.