I liked this story of magic with alchemists, conjurers, sorcerers and wizards readily accepted by society. There were demons (fallen angels) and angels and epic battles.
Pearl was really interesting as she learned who and what she was, a sorcerer. And Grey was very arrogant as a master conjurer and even childish sometimes due to his upbringing. But they were all so interesting as they hunted for a murderer in London who used corrupt blood magic.
Now I have to look for the first book of the series and hope there is a third regarding the wizard's challenger, Elinor.
Pearl was really interesting as she learned who and what she was, a sorcerer. And Grey was very arrogant as a master conjurer and even childish sometimes due to his upbringing. But they were all so interesting as they hunted for a murderer in London who used corrupt blood magic.
Now I have to look for the first book of the series and hope there is a third regarding the wizard's challenger, Elinor.
What you think you want more than anything may not be what your heart really needs.
Master conjurer Grey Carteret stumbles around drunk one evening and finds himself awakening the next morning face down in a muddy alley. He knows he didnt drink the night before so he is really confused. Even more confusing is the lad beside him whom watched over him all evening. The lad wants to be Greys apprentice, but Grey doesnt take on apprentices. When the dirty urchin reveals himself to be a young woman, Grey is adamant about not taking her on.
Pearl Parkin didnt used to be poor, but circumstances have changed her life and now she is. She wants to rise above it all and be whom she was meant to be, and she sees magic as her way out. She has a gift for sorcery but she needs Grey to teach her.
A murder has transpired right around the corner from where Grey passed out. The murder was deeply laced in magic, and Grey is instantly arrested since he was in the area of the occurrence. Pearl blackmails Grey into taking her on as his apprentice if she is to find someone to post his bail. He agrees, and before long he is out of the jail and the two of them are investigating the murder to clear his name. Even though Pearl is learning what she has always desired, Grey and Pearl find their attraction hard to deny.
Set against the backdrop of London, HEARTS BLOOD shines. The London slang lends credence to the setting and character dialogue, and I often times found myself smiling. Ghosts, murder, magic and romance are blend wonderfully together for this fascinating paranormal historical romance. Great plot, strong character development, and superb world building set the tone for this wonderful novel. Paranormal and romance lovers alike will enjoy this one!
Master conjurer Grey Carteret stumbles around drunk one evening and finds himself awakening the next morning face down in a muddy alley. He knows he didnt drink the night before so he is really confused. Even more confusing is the lad beside him whom watched over him all evening. The lad wants to be Greys apprentice, but Grey doesnt take on apprentices. When the dirty urchin reveals himself to be a young woman, Grey is adamant about not taking her on.
Pearl Parkin didnt used to be poor, but circumstances have changed her life and now she is. She wants to rise above it all and be whom she was meant to be, and she sees magic as her way out. She has a gift for sorcery but she needs Grey to teach her.
A murder has transpired right around the corner from where Grey passed out. The murder was deeply laced in magic, and Grey is instantly arrested since he was in the area of the occurrence. Pearl blackmails Grey into taking her on as his apprentice if she is to find someone to post his bail. He agrees, and before long he is out of the jail and the two of them are investigating the murder to clear his name. Even though Pearl is learning what she has always desired, Grey and Pearl find their attraction hard to deny.
Set against the backdrop of London, HEARTS BLOOD shines. The London slang lends credence to the setting and character dialogue, and I often times found myself smiling. Ghosts, murder, magic and romance are blend wonderfully together for this fascinating paranormal historical romance. Great plot, strong character development, and superb world building set the tone for this wonderful novel. Paranormal and romance lovers alike will enjoy this one!
I liked this one better than the first. Story line and characters have more depth.
