When several shapeshifters working for Raphael Medrano-the male alpha of the Clan Bouda, and Andrea's former lover-die unexpectedly at a dig site, Andrea is assigned to investigate. She tries to put herself back together by working for Cutting Edge, a small investigative firm owned by her best friend. Review: After being kicked out of the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aid, Andrea's whole existence is in shambles. Series: Kate Daniels #5.5 The World of Kate Daniels #1

It will be interesting to see who the new big bad will be in Ashland now that Mab Monroe is dead and everyone knows that Gin is the Spider. There wasn't too much recap of previous books (yay!) and I'm hoping for more Gin/Owen storylines in the future. I was worried Estep might try to create a love triangle with Gin/Owen/Donovan and I'm really glad she didn't go there. I really didn't like him in the previous books and was not excited to read his name on the back of the book jacket. It just seems like someone trying to be really moral would not be dating someone like him. He has also helped Gin out on several occasions and killed a lot of people. While Finn may not be an assassin, he is essentially Gin's handler and does a ton of shady business deals. What I found odd was Bria's has a hard time accepting Gin for who she is.yet she has no problems with dating Finn. It reminds someone meeting their best friend from college's best friend from high school-you may be slightly jealous of the memories they created before you knew them, even though it's irrational.

I think Estep wrote the jealously that Gin experienced (in regards to Bria's relationship with her childhood best friend) very well. And of course, I love everything relating to Gin and Owen!!Ī strong theme in this book was the strained relationship with Gin and Bria. The overall action in the book was enjoyable and I like how Gin doesn't hesitate to kill anyone in her way while she tries to save people. I will say I liked how she used her elemental power to escape in this book, it was pretty clever. Similar to other books, they attend a big party, Gin corners the big bad and realizes she has underestimated her opponent and she barely escapes alive. Similar to the other books, Gin decides to kill the big bad with no real plan. She's being threatened by a vampire who wants her beachside restaurant to build a casino. Once again, Michael Weston (oops, I mean Gin Blanco) and the team decide to help Bria's best friend from childhood. To further complicate matters, Donovan Caine, Gin's ex-lover happens to be Bria's friend's fiance. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned when they learn a powerful vampire and his crew are threatening Bria's best friend. Review: Gin and Bria decide to take a relaxing vacation in Bria's hometown near Savannah, GA.

Curran by Gordon Andrews