Casee‘s review of Seduce Me in Shadow (Doomsday Brethren, Book 2) by Shayla Black.
Ex-marine Caden MacTavish has shunned his magical heritage all his life, but he will do anything to heal his desperately ill brother, a Doomsday Brethren warrior in mourning for his missing mate. Posing as a photographer, Caden must convince firecracker tabloid reporter Sydney Blair to reveal the source of her recent exposé on a supernatural power clash. Unfortunately, keeping his hands off the sizzling redhead proves as hard as getting them onto the potent and mystical Doomsday Diary he discovers at her bedside. A bloody rebellion led by an evil, power-hungry wizard is imminent. If Sydney divulges the book’s existence, she will jeopardize magickind’s most deeply guarded secrets and become the ruthless wizard’s number one target. Caden has never trusted magic’s cruel and dangerous powers, but he will protect Sydney with his life and magic — even if it means risking his heart.
I generally don’t like heroes and/or heroines that are reporters. Part of it is their self-righteousness in telling the “truth”. Or what I like to say is their version of the truth. So I was a little biased when I first opened the book. And while I didn’t hate Sydney, I didn’t particularly like her either.
Working for a tabloid may seem sleazy to some people, but Sydney Blair enjoys her work. When she uncovers a story about magic existing and being a possible threat, she is hell-bent on informing the public.
Caden MacTavish has returned to London only to be by his brother’s bedside. After his mate bond was broken, Lucian has gone rather crazy and it’s all the Doomsday Brethren can do to keep him lucid. Caden only wants to find the missing Anya and return home, far away from the magic destiny he has rejected. Then he’s sent to stop Sydney from running her stories that could get her killed and expose the Doomsday Brethren. The stakes get even higher when Caden discovers that Sydney has the Doomsday Diary.
Sydney thinks that Caden is a competitor, there to out scoop her. Caden only wants to stop her from exposing magickind. While he’s there and gets to know Sydney, her safety starts to become just as important.
I really like this series. I like the characters. I didn’t really care for Caden or Sydney. To me, they deserved each other. Caden was so self-involved that it got tiring. It was all about how he didn’t want to be a wizard, he didn’t want to do anything for the Doomsday Brethren. He just wanted to be normal. Over and over and over again. ::yawn:: I already stated why I didn’t really care for Sydney. My opinion of her did go up a few notches when she turned her reporting skills toward informing magickind of the threat Mathias was to everyone.
If this is the first book you’ve read in this series, don’t give up. It’s worth reading further. The best thing about this book was delving farther into the world that Black has created.
3.5 out of 5.
This book is available from Pocket. You can buy it here.
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Oh, I loved Tempt Me With Darkness. I cannot wait to read this book! Thanks for the contest!!
Amy M
I loved Tempt Me With Darkness and cannot wait to read Seduce Me in Shadow!
The covers are to die for! I look forward in starting this series.
Thanks,
Tracey D.
Sounds great. I have been wanting to read this series.
I’m looking forward to reading this series!
Not read anything by this author.. I’d love to check it out!!
Thanks!
Morning Glow
I’ve not started this series. Would love to. The covers are wonderful. Have a great day.
These covers are all great, count me in!
Count me in too! I read/enjoyed Tempt Me with Darkness, and thought the world Black created was the best part of the book. It was interesting to hear you say the same thing regarding this one. I will read it!
The book looks awesome! I really want to start this series too!
I’ve been hearing good things about this series! Thanks for the contest!
I really enjoyed Tempt Me With Darkness, so thanks for the chance to continue with this series.
I’ve been meaning to read something by her for a very long time! This series sounds really interesting…
Wonderful review, Casee! 😀 And congrats on Book Binge winning the award from BBAW! You guys definitely deserve it!
I haven’t read any of Shayla’s novels, but I really want to– especially this series! Yum, love the covers…
Enjoy,
TBQ
I haven’t read any in this series. Thanks for the chance.
I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks.
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I have Tempt Me With Darkness, would love to win this one to go with it. *hint*hint* lol
Deidre
I love Shayla/Shelley’s books. She is one of my favorite authors. I really can’t wait for Seduce Me in Shadow and Possess Me at Midnight.
Thank you for the informative review. I’m not quite sure if I would enjoy Sydney, simply because I’m usually not a huge fan of reporter heroines/heroes either. But I would love to try it because I enjoyed Marrok in “Tempt me with Darkness”.
I love Shayla Black and I love these covers!
Great review.
Great covers (very hot men:))
Please count me in the giveaway!
I’ve heard good things about this book! And I have to say, it does sound interesting!
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