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Mind Magic (Triad #1)

by Poppy Dennison (Goodreads Author)

3.93 of 5 stars 3.93 · rating details · 603 ratings · 114 reviews

Magical species must never mix. According to the rules, Simon Osborne should ignore the children’s cries for help. After all, they’re werewolf cubs, and he’s an apprentice mage. But for once in his life, Simon breaks the rules and rescues the cubs, saving them from a demon intent on draining them of their magic.

Of course, all actions have consequences, and Simon’s bold mov...more

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Published April 23rd 2012 by Dreamspinner Press (first published April 22nd 2012)

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May 01, 2013 Cole Riann rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: m-m, m-m-angels-demons-or-gods, m-m-magic, m-m-pnr, m-m-shifters, m-m-vampire, own-in-paperback, rereads

Re-Read on 4.30.13 - My current rating stands, but man I love this book! And Simon and Gray, and Garon of course :) I can't believe I accidentally re-read this book for the first time directly one year after I first read it :)

4.5 stars

Wow, I soared through this book in just a couple hours, all because I couldn't put it down! I don't usually have that problem (problem? that's not really a problem!), because I tend to put books away for a while for a break to read something else for a while before...more Re-Read on 4.30.13 - My current rating stands, but man I love this book! And Simon and Gray, and Garon of course :) I can't believe I accidentally re-read this book for the first time directly one year after I first read it :)

4.5 stars

Wow, I soared through this book in just a couple hours, all because I couldn't put it down! I don't usually have that problem (problem? that's not really a problem!), because I tend to put books away for a while for a break to read something else for a while before coming back to them. Mind Magic caught me and didn't let go -- most likely because though I've read stories that have just as good of a plot, or even better, the pacing here is really great. There was always something driving the story and all facets of the story (the mystery, the magic and worldbuilding, and the relationship) kept me really interested.

This definitely seems as if it is the first of a series, and my rating is going on that because it seems so obvious by the end of the story. I mean, the story is wide open and it feels like the biggest challenges have yet to come. I'm excited about that, because if this is the first of a series it seems like it is off to the right start. We aren't given too much information. In fact, we learn bits and pieces as the story goes along (always nice to have to work with the story instead of being given all the information for free), and not too much is revealed in total in this book, meaning that any future stories will have lots of room to grow. I'm particularly interested in Cormac. Not only do I want to hear all about his history and life (from him), but I'd love to see how his relationship with Simon grows. Grey is the perfect Alpha in these types of stories. Strong and somewhat silent (don't want him completely removed), a good and kind leader, a natural leader in the bedroom as well but not domineering, and hot as hell with all that grey hair on a young man. Plus, seeing a man like that bond with his son is just heart-meltingly cute. Garon was cute as hell!

So yeah, I really loved this one and had a blast reading it, though I feel like the author kept the story close to the vest. If that's for future stories, then awesome, if not... then well that would suck, plus totally refute a lot of what I've written here. Still, the story was written in such a way that it seems like there has to be more, so I'm just going to go with that :)(less)

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Jun 03, 2012 Vecchiastrega rated it 4 of 5 stars

I've finished this book right now. I've loved this story really, really much! Not only the love story that arises between Simon and Gray. In this book, the leading actor is not only that.
What I've loved so much are the characters, the background, the setting, all the mages' things, all the story that captures you and brings you inside the book.
I'm curious about what will happen now. To the wolf kids, the ancient vampire, the other wolves. Which will be Simon's new powers. What is an Enchanter,...more

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May 09, 2012 Nikyta rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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4.5 stars

This was one of those stories that grabs hold of you and doesn't let go. It's unique in the sense of how the world is set up, the pacing and the writing is amazing to where it keeps your attention while progressing the story at a good pace. The characters where interesting and intriguing while the plot had a few twists and turns.

I was amazed at how much I enjoyed this story. Mostly because I've been in such a funk lately that I can't seem to finish a book in one sitting anymore. With th...more 4.5 stars

This was one of those stories that grabs hold of you and doesn't let go. It's unique in the sense of how the world is set up, the pacing and the writing is amazing to where it keeps your attention while progressing the story at a good pace. The characters where interesting and intriguing while the plot had a few twists and turns.

I was amazed at how much I enjoyed this story. Mostly because I've been in such a funk lately that I can't seem to finish a book in one sitting anymore. With this book, however, I read it and didn't want to put it down. I didn't even want to pause to go to sleep or do all those menial chores I needed to get done. It was easy for me to connect with these characters, though, because Simon is just so loveable and I adored his obsession with plants. Gray is just the right amount of alpha where he's not overly dominate but he still gives off that power that's attractive. I honestly loved these boys and was sad when the story ended.

The secondary characters were funny and cute. I loved Gray's son, Garon, he was just so adorable. Cormac I was particularly interested in because he seemed so tame for a vampire. And I'm definitely intrigued by the other wolves in Gray's pack (especially Liam and Cade). I loved the way this book started and how it progressed. The mystery was good although I had a suspicion of who was doing it all but I still really enjoyed it because it brought Gray and Simon closer together. I loved how easily Simon was accepted into the pack and really liked how they treated him like he was someone special.

The only thing wrong was the story is it's a bit open-ended. I still have a few questions about it all and I really want to see how Gray and Simon deal with all that wasn't resolved in this story. Hopefully we'll get another book about them as well as getting ones for all those other secondary characters I enjoyed.

All in all, a fantastic story. It really captured my attention, the writing was solid, the plot interesting with unique attributes and the characters were especially lovable. I know this is definitely a book I can re-read and I'm anxiously awaiting any sequels to come. Recommended!(less)

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Sep 01, 2012 Ami rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: mm-wizards-mages, mm-shifters, mm-fantasy-paranormal-futuristic, mm-romance-or-erotica

I'll go with the downside first. I agree with a couple of reviews I read about the romance. Personally, I think it's flat and uninspiring. I actually skipped all the scenes that had a hint of romance when Simon and Gray are together (plus I saw the word "baby" that Gray used for Simon *shudders*). I might enjoy it more if not for the fact that I just read few good romances before this book; so the romance in this one is not up to par. I like it better when Simon and Gray are apart -- when Simon...more

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Apr 23, 2013 Vanessa theJeepDiva rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013, autographed, m-m, paranormal, romance

The caring mage Simon is about to cross paths with danger and the forbidden all to help innocent children, damn the consequences. The consequences are high. Magical beings are not to mingle with Others. Gray is immediately skeptical of the Mage that shows up at his packs compound with all of their missing children/cubs. Due to the laws that forbid Others from associating with one another he knows very little of what this man is. A pack Alpha never wants to be in a situation that involves anythin...more

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Apr 08, 2013 ARe Cafe rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: bbb-picks

Mind Magic was a fun and quick read. Poppy Dennison has combined the world of wizardry and werewolves and created a hot romance between a young wizard and the alpha of a local pack.

Simon is attempting to become a full-fledged wizard by his birthday, but he keeps hearing the cries of some shifter cubs. The wizarding world and the shifter world do not intertwine. He figures surely someone will be along to save the cubs. After another day of hearing their fear, his conscience gets the best of him....more

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Nov 24, 2012 Jaya rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: series, slashreaders, okay

SlashReaders: Keep going, I think that is what I want to say most about these books. In the end I do not think they are great; however, I think that Poppy Dennison shows a lot of potential for the future.

A lot about these books, the characters and the relationships are rather juvenile. But there are some good things as well. I like the way she deals with magic, which isn't as straight forward as it could be. A lot of times for me werewolves, vampires and mages tend to get a little over used, tri...more

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Oct 07, 2012 Sophia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: pnr-uf

This was an interesting take on the paranormal world with an intriguing slant with having the protagonists being a mage and a werewolf. The worldbuilding that explains the mages and the wolves was new to me and interesting.

The story begins when Simon, a mage in training, hears the cries for help in his mind of some werewolf children. He knows the rules which don't allow for him to interfere, but they are children and so he chooses to break the rules. The werecubs are duly rescued, but that is ju...more This was an interesting take on the paranormal world with an intriguing slant with having the protagonists being a mage and a werewolf. The worldbuilding that explains the mages and the wolves was new to me and interesting.

The story begins when Simon, a mage in training, hears the cries for help in his mind of some werewolf children. He knows the rules which don't allow for him to interfere, but they are children and so he chooses to break the rules. The werecubs are duly rescued, but that is just the beginning when things get that much more interesting when he comes face to face with the attractive pack alpha and when there are far reaching effects of the demon attack that he and the were cubs sustained.

Simon and Gray, the alpha, are mutually attracted and Gray would like nothing more than to keep Simon. Simon wants to finish his mage training which is just that much more difficult as he struggles with his assignments and awaits the counsel's decision about his interference in werewolf business. Danger comes to the pack and to Simon from a mysterious source and a long hidden secret is revealed. Will the various factions learn to work together in time to defeat their mutual enemy?

The plot was a bit loose for my liking in certain ways, but there was a good deal of excitement and intrigue as well. It felt like there were certain things that were left as assumptions while others were detailed out. I couldn't quite figure out the whole past relationship between Gray and his ex and then what seemed like his easy acceptance of an attraction to Simon. It didn't ruin the story for me; it just left me a little disconnected at first until I just let it go and went with it.

I really liked the characters particularly those that made up Gray's household because I'm a sucker for sweet family moments. Gray is a pretty typical protective loving leader, but I loved the way he held back his own nature to allow Simon his space. Simon was atypical for a mage. He was a darling with his gentle and loving temperament while being tenacious when strength was needed. Gray and Simon worked well together and it was a sweet romance though these two could get steamy when they wanted to.

I will be interested to see what happens next in this series. Recommended for those who enjoy a sweet paranormal romance with a little intrigue to make it interesting.

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Oct 02, 2012 Elisa Ramblings added it

Nice and almost “familiar” paranormal romance, it was like the author was thinking, it’s already a paranormal story, why I have to overdo it with special effects? And so Simon is a next door guy who happens to be a mage, and Gray is a single dad who happens to be the Alpha of a werewolf pack. But both Simon than Gray are leading a simple life, Gray is not some sort of general in command, and while he has enforcers, they are more like friends than soldiers.

When Simon rescues 5 kids of the pack fr...more

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Jul 23, 2012 Guilty Pleasures rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Simon is not sure what to do. He could hear the screams coming from the strange house and he knew he had to do something. If it were adults causing the distraction, he might not be worried, but he could tell the help calls were coming from kids. He could feel their fear and he knew he had to help them somehow. The problem is, if he helped them, he would be risking his status as a mage. As a mage, he is not allowed to mix with “others” and that is exactly w...more Alyn's review posted on Guilty Pleasures

Simon is not sure what to do. He could hear the screams coming from the strange house and he knew he had to do something. If it were adults causing the distraction, he might not be worried, but he could tell the help calls were coming from kids. He could feel their fear and he knew he had to help them somehow. The problem is, if he helped them, he would be risking his status as a mage. As a mage, he is not allowed to mix with “others” and that is exactly what he was dealing with. Those children were not just any children, they were “others”, werewolves to be exact. When he finally makes up his mind to use his magic to save the children, he is confronted by a very dark magic holding them against their will. The man holding them captive attacked Simon and but when he was able to rescue the children while being with a feeling that something just wasn’t quite right. When he returns the kidnapped wolves to their home, he is confronted with their Alpha, Gray, and the sparks flew. Not only was Simon stunned at the man’s commanding presence, but he found himself utterly captivated by him.

Alpha Gray could not believe that a group of cubs had been kidnapped from the grounds he protected. They searched everywhere and could not figure out why an “other” would attack them when they had done nothing to provoke them. What is worse, one of those cubs was his very own son. If he didn’t get him back soon, the confidence in the pack would falter and his ability to lead as Alpha could be challenged. When the kidnapped cubs turn up with a strange mage, Gray isn’t sure what to think or why the man bothered to help them in the first place. But when the mage stepped out of the vehicle and introduced himself, Gray felt a connection he simply could not deny. His lust hit him so hard he almost couldn’t hide it. He needed to learn more about Simon and fast.

When Simon is called to help the pack Alpha’s son again, Alpha Gray knows in his heart that he and Simon should be together. The problem is, as far as he knows, mages and wolves don’t mix. Simon has already been reprimanded by his mentor for helping the wolves and if he found out about Simon helping again, he could be shunned by the mage population all together. When Simon’s mentor sees him again, he noticed something different about Simon that could ruin everything. The darlk magic is still lurking and they must figure out who is causing it before the pack and Simon become victim to it again.

This is my first strictly male/male romance and I must say, I was not disappointed. The author has created a loving relationship between two men that is sweet and heart warming. You can actually understand how much each man cares for the other and when they are together intimately, things heat up fast and hard. What I love even more is the relationship between the Alpha and his son. It is not the typical macho man trying to toughen up the eldest son. Alpha Gray is tender and loving, offering play time, hugs, and gentle words to his son. I also loved the fact that everyone in the pack was excepting of their dominant male falling in love with another male. The author did an amazing job at portraying a strong male character that is able to show tenderness and love while maintaining his dominant charactistics throughout the story.

Overall, a pleasant read that left me satisfied. I wasn’t sure what to expect when the book was recommended to me and am glad that I have a new author to add to my TBR list for the future. If you like paranormal romance with male/male relationships, this one is beautifully told and very enjoyable.(less)

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Jul 15, 2012 Top 2 Bottom Reviews Interviews and More rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Jun 23, 2012 Gyn rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book started off awesome but then fizzled a bit for me. There are mages, werewolves, demons and vampires. Simon is a mage and gets involved (against mage rules) with the local werewolf pack when he rescures their pups. Gray is the alpha of the pack and his son Garon forms a strong bond with Simon during the rescue. Pretty soon Simon and Gray form a strong bond as well as they race to figure out who is trying to harm the pups and Simon.

The world and story are unique. We were thrown right in...more

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Jun 18, 2012 Tom rated it 3 of 5 stars

I’m going 3.5 on this one. To be fair to the author I missed the m-m in the description and this is my first novel with m-m interaction and my first ARC. I could have contacted Netgalley and asked them to remove the book and told them my mistake or move forward and check it out. I am mostly a PNR and Urban Fantasy reader. I have been looking for something with magic for a change and the magic\werewolf story really had me intrigued so I moved forward and checked it out.

This story grabbed me rig...more I’m going 3.5 on this one. To be fair to the author I missed the m-m in the description and this is my first novel with m-m interaction and my first ARC. I could have contacted Netgalley and asked them to remove the book and told them my mistake or move forward and check it out. I am mostly a PNR and Urban Fantasy reader. I have been looking for something with magic for a change and the magic\werewolf story really had me intrigued so I moved forward and checked it out.

This story grabbed me right out of the chute with Simon a mage apprentice sets off to help some werewolf cubs that he seems to be connected to. There is tension in the air right from the first page and really sucked me into the book. Simon is conflicted because their people have rules about interacting with other species but can’t seem to sit on the sidelines while the cubs are being tortured. He tracks where the cubs are being held and sets out on his own to help the cubs. One of the cubs, Garon, is the son of an alpha named Gray which is where the magic meets werewolf story begins.

After returning the cubs to the pack is when the real interaction starts. There is mistrust in the air when Simon is dropping off the cubs. Werewolves don’t let anyone into their community and knowing that another mage was involved with kidnapping the cubs sets everyone on edge. Gray puts a lot of faith in his son in the beginning because trusting Simon is not something that should come naturally. When Gray first meets Simon there is a connection and using his instincts and trusting his son instincts he decides to trust him.

I had a hard time with how fast Gray fell for Simon. With the safety of his pack and in particular his son’s safety hanging in the wind you would think that his mind would be elsewhere. I really liked how the author brought up all the questions from an outsider who was figuring out how to secure their compound and how the pack leaders stood their ground and backed Simon.

My biggest problem with the book and it is one that I have been having lately with fantasy is that there is too much fill in material. The book is under 300 pages and there is too much material like going into details of hanging at the compound and the relationships. Not just between Gray and Simon but with all of the parties involved. I was hoping for magic and the werewolf\vampire was the more dominating part of the story.

The relationship between Gray and Simon seemed a little rushed but once Simon almost dies for his son it becomes much more realistic. It was a well written and edited book and I liked the characters especially the cubs.
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Jun 11, 2012 Bry rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, kindle, m-m, netgalley, paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy

Really it was 3.5 stars...will goodreads ever give us half stars???

This book interested me because it was a combination of paranormal species - werewolves, demons, mages, and vampires all in one book! Although it focused mainly on the weres and the mages.

This was a story based on sacrifice, goodness, and love. Simon, the main character has to be one of the most good natured characters I have ever read, and he managed to be that without be obnoxious, a goodie too shoes, or even preachy. He just...more

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May 31, 2012 Thom Watson rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ebook, romance, lgbt, speculative-fiction, supernatural, erotica

A gay man and a specfic fan, somehow I've missed out on the M-M erotic fantasy romance subgenre up to now, but now have read two in as many days, with at least one more already waiting on my Kindle. If these first two -- of which Dennison's Mind Magic is one and J.L. Langley's Without Reservations the other -- are representative, then the genre seems to exhibit a few commonalities (besides the expected unbelievably gorgeous perfect bodies, lots of angst and drama, love at first sight, and more s...more

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May 24, 2012 Jen (Red Hot Books) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Simon is a mage-in-training who has been told his entire life that the different supernatural species should never mix. But when his mind hears the cries of kidnapped werewolf cubs, he simply can't ignore them. Simon tracks down the children and saves them from a demon feeding on their energies. It's not until he returns the cubs to their alpha, however, that things really start to get interesting.

Gray is wary of Simon when he first arrives at the keep, but his son is so enamored of his rescuer...more Simon is a mage-in-training who has been told his entire life that the different supernatural species should never mix. But when his mind hears the cries of kidnapped werewolf cubs, he simply can't ignore them. Simon tracks down the children and saves them from a demon feeding on their energies. It's not until he returns the cubs to their alpha, however, that things really start to get interesting.

Gray is wary of Simon when he first arrives at the keep, but his son is so enamored of his rescuer that he knows he must give him a chance. There's also an undeniable sexual attraction he must contend with. Simon is intent on going back to his life and his mage apprenticeship, but he has formed a connection with Gray's son. And when the boy suffers lingering effects from his attack, it's Simon he calls to again for help.

Simon's selflessness and dedication to the children turns him into a friend of the pack. He ends up working with the wolves to find the demon who kidnapped the kids. In the meantime, he explores his feelings for Gray and tries to figure out where his loyalties lie among the supernatural species.

I liked the beginning of the book and thought it was an interesting premise. Simon's a likeable guy and the sexual tension with Gray was pretty hot. But then it went from zero to 100 in about five seconds. That is to say, Gray and Simon went from flirty looks to naked on the floor before my eyes could even focus. A little more build would have been nice, and I thought it was crazy how fast Gray threw out the "mate" card. The pacing of the relationship was uneven and it detracted from my connection to the characters.

The villain was easy to spot from the first time we met him, which was disappointing. What made it even worse, was that once his identity was revealed, we were left with huge hanging threads. I needed a better explanation on how and why he did what he did. Not only that, but what was the deal with the Mage Council? What was the villain's connection to the demon? Was Simon always a target? I could go on. Basically, I felt like the conclusion was weak and in great need of more development.

There were some things I liked. The sex was hot. The world-building was interesting. And the writing was conversational and engaging. But overall, the book didn't live up to its promise for me.

Rating: C-

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Apr 27, 2012 Heather♥ rated it 4 of 5 stars

I loved the concept of three types of inter-related magic: mind (mages), body (shifters) and soul (vampires/demons). The opening chapter drew me right in with sweet mage Simon risking his life (and likely punishment from the other mages) when he rescued 5 were-cubs being cruelly drained of their magic by a demon. After then being declared a friend of the pack, Simon's introduction to Gray, the alpha of the were-cubs, was eye-opening for them both. There was an immediate attraction between them,...more

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May 06, 2012 Jeremy Pack rated it 5 of 5 stars

Mind Magic was a surprisingly rich story that hit all the right notes for me. The characters were wonderfully developed. They leapt from the page early on, and established themselves as distinct and unforgettable throughout the journey.

Poppy has done a marvelous job of foundation building here, setting up a triumvirate of supernatural societies that are distinct from one another and ripe with dramatic possibility because of their differences. (view spoiler)...more

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Jun 10, 2013 Amarilli73 added it · review of another edition

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A cominciare dall’Alfa Grey (il sexy capobranco dei lupi mannari) in copertina, questo romanzo a metà strada tra il fantasy e il romance M/M si è rivelato una piacevole sorpresa.
Seppure sia il primo volume di una trilogia, per cui presenta vari aspetti d’introduzione all’ambiente magico e ai personaggi che lo popolano, Mind Magic cattura da subito l’interesse, presentandoci Simon Osbourne, un giovane (e dolcissimo) Apprendista Mago del Rifugio della Terra alle prese...more da www.sognipensieriparole.com

A cominciare dall’Alfa Grey (il sexy capobranco dei lupi mannari) in copertina, questo romanzo a metà strada tra il fantasy e il romance M/M si è rivelato una piacevole sorpresa.
Seppure sia il primo volume di una trilogia, per cui presenta vari aspetti d’introduzione all’ambiente magico e ai personaggi che lo popolano, Mind Magic cattura da subito l’interesse, presentandoci Simon Osbourne, un giovane (e dolcissimo) Apprendista Mago del Rifugio della Terra alle prese con un demone malvagio e in soccorso di un gruppetto di ragazzini nei guai.
Naturalmente, se Simon non è un ragazzo normale, anche i bambini che ha salvato sono molto particolari, perché appartengono ad un branco di mutaforma, capitanati da un potente Alfa, tutto muscoli, pizzetto e morbida criniera brizzolata (mmm…potremmo definirlo il George Clooney dei lupi mannari?)
Ovviamente, se fino a ieri erano (forse) nemici per la pelle, d’ora in poi il mago e il lupo faranno davvero fatica a rimanere lontani, imparando a conoscere e a condividere tutti gli aspetti del potere della magia (da qui la triade mind/body/soul).

“Sei troppo, mago.”
“Anche tu, lupo,” sussurrò Simon, abbassandosi per poter posare le proprie labbra su quelle di Gray. Non ne aveva mai abbastanza dei baci di Simon: erano come una droga per lui, gli facevano desiderare cose che non aveva mai desiderato prima.

Trama avvincente, scene più romantiche che fisiche, con un Simon che si aggira spaesato nella cucina dei lupi, ed è da mangiare di baci da quanto ispira tenerezza.

Non vedo l’ora di leggere il seguito, perché un altro aspetto positivo di questo romanzo è che la storia non si limita a girare intorno solo alla coppia principale, ma, tra maghi malvagi, lupi e altre creature oscure, presenta tutta una serie di comprimari pieni di fascino (direi che ci sono almeno altri quattro fustacchioni, sensuali e un po’ scontrosi, che mi incuriosiscono…), a cominciare dal bellissimo e sfortunato Cormac, un vampiro che ha scelto di vivere nell’ombra proteggendo i suoi discendenti mortali, dopo aver perso il proprio amato secoli addietro.
In effetti, sono corsa a sbirciare le trame degli altri volumi e direi che ci sono forti indizi per ghiotti proseguimenti…
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Dec 10, 2012 Jacqueline rated it 4 of 5 stars

4,5 stars. Interesting I must say. A little difficult for me to follow, and I still can't understand why. The chemistry was there. I just found the plot a little dry. Ok ok i understand why now. In starting book two I understand. Although you can read book one and get away with it alone. Know this book 1, will is more complete with book two. Mind you I write this after I have read book two / chapter one. ENJOY!

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Aug 26, 2012 Chris rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, arcs-and-beta-reads, kindle-reads, m-m-romance-romantica

4 of 5 stars

Magical species must never mix. According to the rules, Simon Osborne should ignore the children’s cries for help. After all, they’re werewolf cubs, and he’s an apprentice mage. But for once in his life, Simon breaks the rules and rescues the cubs, saving them from a demon intent on draining them of their magic.

Of course, all actions have consequences, and Simon’s bold move earns him the displeasure of his peers and the attention of the cubs’ alpha, a man named Gray Townsend.

The last...more 4 of 5 stars

Magical species must never mix. According to the rules, Simon Osborne should ignore the children’s cries for help. After all, they’re werewolf cubs, and he’s an apprentice mage. But for once in his life, Simon breaks the rules and rescues the cubs, saving them from a demon intent on draining them of their magic.

Of course, all actions have consequences, and Simon’s bold move earns him the displeasure of his peers and the attention of the cubs’ alpha, a man named Gray Townsend.

The last thing Gray needs is a mage in his life, but Simon did save his son. Since Simon is now a friend of the pack, Gray doesn’t have much choice about it—or the forbidden attraction that goes along with it. Unfortunately for the alpha, he needs Simon’s help to track down the demon behind the kidnappings—before it strikes again. Simon and Gray must join forces to protect the pack, even as they struggle to resist the temptation that threatens to destroy them both. ~ Description from Kindle edition on Amazon.com

Simon is the sweetest mage I think you'll ever read in a book. He's in the midst of training to be a full mage, however he's having trouble mastering many of the skills he needs. One of the mages's cardinal rules is to never help another magical species, no matter what. Simon can't resist breaking this rule because he can't NOT help the 4 wolf cubs that have been kidnapped by a demon mage and 2 humans. This is where his trouble starts.

After rescuing the cubs he takes them back home to their pack. He doesn't realize that one of the cubs he's rescued is the Alpha's son. Gray the pack Alpha is not sure if he can trust Simon, even though he's rescued their cubs. The cubs however have a different plan. Gray's son, Garon, made him a friend of the pack, which protects Simon to a point. At their meeting there is instant heat between Gray and Simon. Enough for Gray to consider pursuing him further.

The story goes on from there with the pack trying to figure out who kidnapped their cubs on their land. Simon continues to help them even though he'll be in serious trouble. The relationship with Simon and Gray is smoking hot and fulfilling. The familial bonds they create around Simon, who's been alone for way too long, are sweet and very loving.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. The characters were well written, the dialogue smooth, and the secondary characters were even well filled out. I would definitely enjoy more books from this world by the author, Poppy Dennison.

~ARC provided by NetGalley via Dreamspinner Press~(less)

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Aug 17, 2012 J9 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm, paranormal, 2012-reads

Original reviewed on The Book Vixen

I love this MM romance because it doesn’t take expected routes. It is a unique and lovely romance with strong world building.This novel is unique. It doesn’t use traditional plots or tropes and I love that.

First, I read a bit of MM romance and much of it involves one or both men coming to terms with being gay. I really like that MIND MAGIC has two gay men who just fall in love. They don’t have angst about their sexuality nor do they worry about what their frie...more

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Jul 26, 2012 Kerry sullivan rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: gay-fiction, paranormal-urbanfantasy, shifter-werewolf

This book was reviewed for Musings of a bookworm

This was a really great story about a man trying to be the best person he can be in a world that says he can help someone because they are not like him. I really liked that Simon did the right thing and I also liked that Grey didn't allow prejudice to dictate what he should do.

This really was a story about two men making it work between then and doing what ever it took to keep the other safe and happy. I have to say I loved this story and I bough...more

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May 10, 2012 Pixie Mmgoodbookreviews rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, werewolves, demon, vampire, mages

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Simon breaks the rules when he saves some werewolf cubs from a demon and two humans. He becomes further involved when their alpha (Gray) asks for his help and lands in further trouble when he saves Garon’s (Gray’s son’s) life. Gray needs all the help that he can get when it comes to Others, because they don’t mix he has no clue how to deal with the problem of the demon. With the help of Simon, they just might...more 5 Hearts

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Simon breaks the rules when he saves some werewolf cubs from a demon and two humans. He becomes further involved when their alpha (Gray) asks for his help and lands in further trouble when he saves Garon’s (Gray’s son’s) life. Gray needs all the help that he can get when it comes to Others, because they don’t mix he has no clue how to deal with the problem of the demon. With the help of Simon, they just might get to the truth.

This is an extremely well written fantasy that grips you from the start. Simon breaks the Mage’s rules when he goes to the rescue of some werewolf cubs. Even knowing that he will be punished doesn’t stop him from helping them… and then he has to face their Alpha who he feels an instant attraction to. But, the troubles that he faces just keep coming as he has to face his Master and then coming to Garon’s rescue again, all while feeling ill from a magical attack. Gray also feels the attraction, but his concern is for his pack and the demon who took the cubs. As they work together to get to the bottom of the problem, secrets emerge from Simon’s family history.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found the characters to be enchanting, the storyline incredible and the plot great. Poppy Dennison has wrote an fantastic piece of work that draws you in from the beginning and doesn’t let you go as you discover the well woven plot and the intrigue and secrets and deceptions of this fantasy world. I loved the way that the supernatural circles were set up; each species keeps to themselves and has no interaction with the Others, instant distrust towards Others and it is filled with a world of possibilities. In this story, we have werewolves, mages, a demon and a vampire, the background building is brilliant and we get an idea of the everyday workings of werewolves and mages.

The characters in this book were great and I especially loved the cubs, Garon and Emily, and their personalities. The adults were good as well, with Simon and Gray being a good match, but the one who intrigued me the most was Cormac and I would love to learn more about him (hint). There are some really hot scenes between Simon and Gray. I loved the way that they worked together and just seemed to fit so well together. The way that the pack was described as a huge family and the interactions between them warmed the heart, but the way that the mages worked left me feeling sorry for the loneliness that they most all feel.

With this one, I am going to recommend it to everyone who loves fantasy, shifters, mages, vampires, demons, unexpected danger, intrigue, hot sex and a fantastic storyline… I advise everyone to give this a go because I really don’t think that you will be disappointed if you give this one a shot.

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Jun 10, 2012 L-D rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: m-m, magic-witches-mages, pnr, shifters-weres, netgalley, romance, series

This was one of the better shifter books in this genre in my humble opinion. I was very pleasantly surprised with this read. Simon Osborne is a mage who has been struggling to pass his apprenticeship. He needs to color in between the lines if he hopes to make mage before his 25th birthday. However, when he hears the frantic mind-pleas of some were-cubs crying for help, Simon can't ignore it, even though he knows he should not interfere with Others. Even though he is risking his mage status, Simo...more

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Sep 08, 2012 Bea rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: male-male, goodreads-review, shifter, witches, vampire

Hmmmm, 3 or 4 stars? When I stared reading the book, the plot was interesting but the writing was choppy in the free part. Something made me take the chance and buy it. I was expecting to enjoy the book, but not love it based on the quality of writing.

And then, somewhere through the book it just clicked into place. I think it was when the author didn't make the tropey "grrr we mates" insta love/sex" plot line. There was attraction, but it was just normal attraction not some fated mate crap.

Don't...more

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Oct 31, 2012 Elspeth rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: twenty-twelve, kindle, mm, own, yaoi-style, re-read

Wow, this was a very enjoyable read and not quite what I expected. I really hope there is another installment in this series soon!

Yes, book two is out time to reread this one!

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Apr 25, 2012 Monika rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle, favorites, mm-shifters

I really loved this book! Shifter stories are among my favorite stories to read add a Mage and a Vampire then make it an M/M Romance and it’s the book for me.

I fell in love with Simon right from the start, his determination to save the children knowing he was breaking the rules and his sweet disposition won me over. There isn’t a character in this story I didn’t like ....well there is one but I won’t say who that is, you will just have to read the book yourself. The children made me smile and...more

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May 29, 2012 Jaime rated it 3 of 5 stars

Simon is a mage apprentice who hears the mental cries of werewolf children in danger. He breaks the rules of inter-magical relations and rescue’s them. One of the children he saves is the son of the Alpha. The Alpha Grey is grateful and indebted to Simon, but wary of the Mage. This new connection they share will change things for them in ways they couldn’t have ever imagined.

The book is very short, almost a novella so it’s a fast read. This book is filled with lovable character’s, plenty of twis...more

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Jan 04, 2013 Lidia rated it 4 of 5 stars

I have read this book like one fairy tale where the magic not set only in the title but in all the pages of story. I loved very much Simon, a character sweet and brave ,a easy person and is beatiful the picture of him in his garden and while wearing funny pigiama . I liked also Gray who not is the classic alpha all muscle and dominance,because he is still and ever a loving father and a boss fair and friendly. The plot is interesting because there are many characters different,werewolfs,mages, va...more

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