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The Devil and the Dancer by Elizabeth Hunter Series: Elemental Legacy #2.5
Published by Self-Published on March 19, 2019
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 94
Format: eARC
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Sometimes falling is the safest step to take.
Chloe Reardon has a problem, and his name is Gavin Wallace.
Okay, Gavin isn’t exactly a problem, unless you consider a highly attractive wind vampire with dubious intentions a problem. Especially if that vampire is your boss. With an affinity for kilts and excellent taste in music.
But none of that matters because Chloe Reardon has had enough of dangerous men. Danger is overrated. Danger is the opposite of sexy. So Gavin is the last man—or vampire—on earth she needs to let into her heart.
Except what if the most dangerous man you knew was also the one who made you feel the strongest?
The Elemental Legacy builds upon the very beginning which is Elemental Mysteries and then the Elemental World. I would classify Elemental Mysteries and Elemental Legacy as urban fantasy as they deal with one couple primarily, whereas Elemental World is more paranormal romance with a different couple or character in each book.
You could read just Elemental Legacy but being the OCD reader I am, I would start with Mysteries, then World, then Legacy. But I would really just read them all as they are great! I do not think this would be easy to read as a standalone.
The Devil and the Dancer is a novella, under 100 pages. There have been glimpses of Gavin and Chloe, and their relationship in the World and Legacy series. I am so happy to have this story I didn’t even know I wanted until recently. Chloe is an old girlfriend of Ben’s and now she lives with Ben and Tenzin, assisting Tenzin. She also works for Gavin at his bar.
So without spoiling the book, as with any couple, there are trust issues. Also, as with any human and vampire couple, there are things to decide. Chloe was abused in a previous relationship. I’m not sure Gavin has ever loved anyone.
Elizabeth Hunter writes the very best emotional reality in relationships. The feelings are so authentic. There is a bit of humor and a happy ending.
“This one.” She held up her tablet and turned it back on. The image of a sleek black cat appeared. “Pete is a neutered male, two years young, looking for his forever home. An American shorthair that likes his humans affectionate and his whiskey neat. He’s a well-traveled former rogue who likes heights and being scratched behind the ears.”
“Fucking hell,” Gavin muttered. “It’s me in cat form. Do you think he really likes whiskey?”
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About Elizabeth Hunter
Elizabeth Hunter is a contemporary fantasy and romance author. She is a graduate of the University of Houston Honors College and a former English teacher.
She currently lives in Central California with her husband, son, very ineffective canine assistants, and a pitifully empty fish tank.
ELIZABETH HUNTER is a ten-time USA Today and international best-selling author of romance, contemporary fantasy, and paranormal mystery. Based in both Central California and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, she travels extensively to write fantasy fiction exploring world mythologies, history, and the universal bonds of love, friendship, and family.
She has published over forty works of fiction and sold over a million books worldwide. She is the author of the Glimmer Lake series, Love Stories on 7th and Main, the Elemental Legacy series, the Irin Chronicles, the Cambio Springs Mysteries, and other works of fiction.
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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A vampire that wears a kilt. Sounds fun. And I’m curious just what is a wind vampire.
All the vampires in the series are Elementals. Wind, Water, Earth and Fire. It’s a fun and different take which makes it more interesting than the same old, same old. Plus EH does an amazing job with character development.
It’s been so long since I haven’t read any of her books but I used to love them a lot so I’m curious!!!
Her books are still great and this is a spin-off of the original Elemental Mysteries.
Wow, I love how this sounds, Anne. The relationship dynamics and the emotions- this author sounds quite talented. Wonderful review!
Her books are amazing. She is indie and well-loved. I wouldn’t start with the novella. I would start at the beginning of the Elemental Mysteries with A Hidden Fire or Cambio Springs with Shifting Dreams or Irin Chronicles with The Scribe. These are at one of my libraries but I don’t believe they are widespread at libraries. I hope you get a chance to try her. You’d like the historical aspects of the Elemental Mysteries or Irin Chronicles. Cambio Springs is my favorite though.
I do need to try her books. I will make sure that I read them in order when I do get started. I love getting a short story in a well loved series.
I highly recommend her work. I enjoy everything she has written.
I’ve not read this author but this sounds like a great story. And Novellas are always awesome! 😀
If you like urban fantasy, paranormal romance or romance you really need to try Elizabeth Hunter. The emtional aspects are handled so skillfully.