Abandoned by her wolf shifter father and raised by her human psychic mother, Carmen Mendoza can’t deny she’s different. She craves things most women shy away from—and she has a trail of shapeshifting ex-boyfriends to prove it.
Working at a clinic for supernatural creatures, she’s escaped the notice of her father’s legacy-obsessed family. Until they need a pawn in their bid for power. Snared by a vicious spell designed to wake her inner wolf, Carmen’s only hope is to trust the one man strong enough to soothe her darkest instincts.
Alec Jacobson was once the heir apparent to the wolves’ ruling elite, until he walked away to marry the woman he loved. She paid with her life. Now he lives as a rebel, a black-sheep alpha who protects the supernatural residents of New Orleans from the wolves’ barbaric class system. Too bad he can’t protect himself from his need for Carmen.
Yet staking his claim on his enemy’s niece will turn his city into a battleground. Unless he can find a way to stop breaking the rules—and start making them.
My thoughts:
Alec is being his usual self, taking care of New Orleans and at the same time not taking part in politics. In comes Carmen, sparks fly and she is the one to soothe his soul. Sparks fly, in and out of bed (when they get there).
And there is politics. Her family is making a play for a seat, and they are real bastards. Alec has some figuring out to do.
And we meet everyone from before. Now, I do want Kat's book.
There you have it, a sort of quickie review. A nice series that is not really pnr, and not really uf either.
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Series: Southern Arcana #3
Genre. UF/PNR
Pages: 264
Published: 2011 by Samhain
Source: Own
I love books set in New Orleans! I'd love to visit the city one day...
ReplyDeleteIt's a great city to read about :)
DeleteIt's a pretty cool city to visit, too. :)
Deleteoooooh. I feel like I might have to check this out when I'm getting a need for the fuzzie supernatural beings. ^.^
ReplyDeleteAww gotta love the fuzzie sup feeling
DeleteA very nice quickie, you are a natural! Might check that one out one day!
ReplyDeleteI try my best :)
Deleteok..added series to my list..you had me at New Orleans and you description of Alec
ReplyDeletemmmm I do love Alec
DeleteOne day I'll end up reading this. I hope...
ReplyDeleteI hope so too :)
DeleteI have read her books... okay I've read one book and I really enjoyed it and so I think I really need to step it up and get this series. I wanna meet Alec!
ReplyDeleteI waited and waited, cos he was yum yum yum
DeleteA wounded alpha - my favorite :-)
ReplyDeleteCan you read the series out of order?
Hm, well I did not, but yes perhaps it would work. Sure we meet peeps and hear about events but still
DeleteHe's after my heart!!!
ReplyDeleteHe'll get it too ;)
DeleteHmm, an author I've not read anything of yet. I'll have to fix that one day. :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYes you must, an author a day keeps the doctor away
DeleteAs a big fan of the series I would suggest you girls give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI downloaded Crux (book 1) because it was a freebie and after reading it I bought the rest of the series.
Romance and action are in perfect balance so you won't get to sappy or bored with politics.
I would suggest reading it in order so you'll understand the full potential of each character, plus there is the thing with the nicknames (you'll be totally confused).
Lovely review Blodeuedd!
Thanks :)
DeleteI got it as a freebie too and I was so glad for it cos that made me read the next two
I read first book of this series and loved it, I don't know why I didn't continue reading this book... I need to fix that... soon. :)
ReplyDeleteFor me it was the whole ebook issue but I won book 2 ;)
DeleteSo her family sounds like the inlaws from hell! WOWZER---:) Gotta love that sparks are flying everywhere--that is my kind of smexy :)
ReplyDeleteOh they were horrid, booooo, bad peeps
DeleteI've been wanting to try this series, I've heard such good things about it! Also, I'm loving the sound of Alec, he's obviously a little damaged from his past and I can't help but love the wounded, tortured ones.
ReplyDeleteThey are the best!! I just want to hug them and they are always so yummy
DeleteNice quickie review -- you've got me intrigued about this series (that Alec sounds tasty!! :))
ReplyDeleteThanks :) Though my quick ones could be shorter ;)
DeleteNot reading this review yet, I need to start this book myself. I have only read the first 2 books and liked them.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading :)
Deleteooh you always tease me with these series I haven't read..and now want too!
ReplyDeleteHihi
DeleteIt does look cool :)
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about this series, it sounds like something I can really like. Mainly as the bottom of the two genres.
ReplyDeleteI did like the mix cos it did not feel like either one. More pnr though
Deletegosh, I love a good alpha. Nice review, this sounds like a good read.
ReplyDeleteMmmm they are the best!
DeleteI love New Orleans. I'd read it for the setting. :)
ReplyDeleteHave fun if you do :=D
DeleteCan I start this series with this book? Or would that be too confusing?
ReplyDeleteWell you could, but yes it might be confusing..as I was confused at times cos I had forgotten things
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