Even
kings who serve at the whim of gods break the rules every now and then.
As the newly anointed king of the Underworld, I’ve worked hard to clean up the
mess left behind by my predecessor. The realm is in relative peace at the
moment, my main focus now on deciding the fate of recently departed souls. It’s
a tediously boring task, and honestly, one I despise doing. But just when I
think I can’t stand another moment of the monotony, one soul changes it all.
Nyssa McKnight earned her ticket to Hell. She made her choices and even at the
prospect of eternal damnation, she doesn’t seem to regret the actions that led
her here. I can tell by her utter defiance that life has hardened her, a trait
that has carried over to her in death. She should be begging me for mercy but
instead calls me a “big old winged bat”. I should toss her right into The
Crimson River for her insolence but instead I think I’ll keep her in servitude.
While I struggle to reconcile the intrigue—and attraction—I have for this
human, I am forced to spend my days investigating rumors of an uprising in the
Underworld. Unfortunately, my desire to keep Nyssa has provided a weak spot for
the rebellious Dark Fae looking to gain control, one they’re quick to act on.
Now, with Nyssa in danger and my throne threatened, I will stop at nothing to
restore order, even if it means letting her go.
Can Amell, the king of the Underworld, find true love, or is he destined to
rule alone until the end of days?
The Midnight Realm is a standalone romantic fantasy novel about
unexpected redemption within The Chronicles of the Stone Veil series.
Don’t miss our reviews of the rest of the Chronicles of the Stone Veil!
For book one, The Revelation of Light and Dark, click HERE.
For book two, A Discovery of Secrets and Fate, click HERE.
For book three, The Evolution of Fae and Gods, click HERE.
For book four, A Battle of Blood and Stone, click HERE.
For book five, The Rise of Fortune and Fury, click HERE.
For book six, The Shadow Princess, click HERE.
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Ruthie
– ☆☆☆☆
This is the seventh book in the series, and I have to admit I am a little
behind, but the last couple ensured that I was very excited to get my hands on
this new release! I definitely would recommend that you read them in order, as
the ongoing storylines build and develop in each installment. There is, however,
a sufficient, cleverly intertwined recap on the story to date at the beginning
of the book which just prompts the memory as to what the state of play is in
the series to date!
Nyssa has had a pretty rubbish life to date, and it is about to get a whole lot
worse as she is standing on the bridge in hell, waiting to be pushed into The
Crimson River... game over! Instead, thanks to her feistiness and the King of
the Underworld, who is attracted to her verve, her life (or rather death)
changes in ways she would have never imagined!
Drawing from the adventures of the previous book where Amell goes to the rescue
of his daughter, Thalia, we find this has caused the displeasure of the gods.
Now he will reign in the midnight realm, and how he acts proves him to be dark,
yet good. It takes Nyssa a little longer to understand what is going on in the Underworld,
and much longer to trust – but it is fun to see the world through her eyes, and
to give Amell a reason to go on, now that his planned life has taken a
different turn.
The chemistry between the two of them is based not just on carnal lust, but
also a meeting of their minds and humour. Amell soon knows what led to her
arrival in hell, but gives her the space to explain and the chance to rise
above her past and remember the transition she had already started to a new
life.
Sexy, fun, intense, and conducted in a world of magic which has rules and ways
which she does not understand, Nyssa and Amell light up the page – and the
epilogue is everything any romantic could want.
Avid
Reader – ☆☆☆☆
M/F Paranormal Romance
This is the seventh book in this series and they are all amazing. You won't
want to miss them.
While you don't necessarily have to read them in order to know what's going on,
I would recommend it so that you can better understand the nuances between the
characters.
Nyssa is a human who has had a difficult life. While working, she runs into
someone from her past. With no remorse, she takes action. What she doesn't
expect is what comes after. Nyssa is not truly afraid of death and knows that
she deserves everything that happens to her, but what she isn't expecting is to
find the King of the Underworld so fascinating.
Amell is the King of the Underworld. While he isn't there by choice, he knows
what his job is and how to do it well. When he meets Nyssa, he's immediately
intrigued by her. She isn't a soul that is afraid of him or what is to come.
The fact that she has a snarky attitude is icing on the cake.
While Amell and Nyssa navigate the Underworld and their chemistry, forces
outside of them will fight to take over.
Amell and Nyssa never thought the hope for love or a connection, and when they
find it, it will take all of their trust to truly figure out if this is
something they can sustain.
You won't be disappointed in this book and you'll stay up late just to finish
it. While it's not as action packed as the previous book, it still has a lot
going on.
New
York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling
author SAWYER BENNETT uses real life experience to create relatable stories
that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy
romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just
about everyone.
A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to
life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her
very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty
dogs.
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