Kari C. reviewed on 10/2/2010 + 77 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 5

Book 3 returns this series to the quality of the 1st book, after a questionable book 2. This book starts a few weeks after the end of book 2, where Alexia discovers that she is pregnant and her husband throws a huge fit, as everyone knows that it is impossible for a werewolf to father a child. Alexia is cast out on her own and as news gets out society turns their backs on her, due to her apparent infidelity. However, it soon becomes clear that at least one group believes that the father is indeed Lord Maccon - the vampires. Attempts on Alexia's life become more open and serious. With no pack to protect her Alexia gathers Floote and Madam Lefoux and heads to Italy to find proof that werewolves can indeed father children on preternatural.

The writing in this book is just as witty and delightful as it was in the first book. We are treated to new characters for Alexia to sharpen her wits and her tongue on. Back in England there are some startling things that occur that will change relationships once Alexia returns. Lord Maccon goes on a bender, which results in some funny situations, and a very frustrated Professor Lyall.

I liked the look into Italy, where the Templars rule and it is a very dangerous thing to be a member of the supernatural community. It was nice to get a different take on things.

I've seem some reviewers that think that Alexia forgave her husband too easily. However, I think she understands how difficult it was for him to place the ad in the paper. That plus having several days to absorb knowledge of the ad before running into him again made the scene at the end quite understandable. Although she will probably hold this over his head for a while now :-) Looking forward to the next book.

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