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Storm's Heart (Elder Races #2)

by Thea Harrison (Goodreads Author)

3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 · rating details · 5,255 ratings · 617 reviews

He's a Wyr warrior, a god of storms. She's the heir to the Dark Fae throne. But desire will bring both to their knees in this all-new Novel of the Elder Races.

During the rule of her murderous Dark Fae uncle, Thistle "Tricks" Periwinkle found sanctuary among the Wyr in New York. Her ethereal beauty and sparkling personality won the hearts of the public, but after her uncle'...more

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Published August 2nd 2011 by Berkley Sensation (first published August 1st 2011)

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Jun 04, 2012 Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: PNR romance fans

Shelves: owned-copy, fantasy-romance, faerie, paranormal-romance, scary-sexy-cool-dangerous-hero, dangerous-hero-2012-general-reading, immortal, shapeshifter, opposites-attract, stalkerific-hero, bright-and-bubbly, royalty, the-lost-heir, bodyguard-protector, native-american, favorite-or-autobuy-author, favorites, hero-i-loved, heroine-i-loved, good-secondary-characters, hot-and-steamy-romance, mythical-beasties, vampire, harpy, all-things-spring-challenge

Dragon Bound was an extremely hard act to follow, but I think Thea Harrison did a good job with her second book in the Elder Races series. I wondered how she could top Dragos, because he is so VERY! I am glad she didn't try to do that. She gave us a distinct hero with Tiago, and I like his differences, although he had the crazy/dangerous/possessive/jealous/fierce vibe of Dragos. Honestly, I would have missed that part...a lot. Tiago held his own as a hero, but not quite as compelling as Dragos....more Dragon Bound was an extremely hard act to follow, but I think Thea Harrison did a good job with her second book in the Elder Races series. I wondered how she could top Dragos, because he is so VERY! I am glad she didn't try to do that. She gave us a distinct hero with Tiago, and I like his differences, although he had the crazy/dangerous/possessive/jealous/fierce vibe of Dragos. Honestly, I would have missed that part...a lot. Tiago held his own as a hero, but not quite as compelling as Dragos. Having said that, how many heroes would be? Overall, I felt that he had some nice layers to his character. Lethal but also very caring and loving. The best kind of PNR hero! He reminded me of a mix of a Mack truck and a Golden Retriever.

Niniane, I liked her a lot. She was sort of the anti-urban fantasy heroine in all the best ways. She was soft and needy and vulnerable in a realistic way. But she was also very strong-minded, determined, in her force of will, which speaks to me more. Considering what happened with her family and her exile from the world of the Dark Fae, she definitely put on her big girl panties to go back to reclaim her throne. And that took some serious chutzpah. I liked that along the way, I was able to see an organic reaction to this process. Who wouldn't be scared to death, uncertain, and conflicted? I know I've felt that way even in much less dangerous situations. I could identify with her insecurities in that way, and it made her more lovable and admirable to me. I loved her warm, friendly way with people. I was glad that the betrayal she faced early in her life didn't destroy her capacity for that. I can see her being a very effective, beloved ruler.

Niniane and Tiago as a couple was something I couldn't quite get my mind around after I read Dragon Bound and knew they were next. But they worked together very well. Tiago is at heart a male who needs someone to fight for, someone to protect. Niniane has that softness to her personality that is a very good contrast to Tiago, and they complement each other very well. I would have enjoyed a bit longer book for their courtship in all honesty. But what I got was very enjoyable. Definitely some hot, sexy loving times for this couple! Talking about lightning striking, the earth moving, and seeing stars! I loved that they worked past the issues in their relationship and faced some serious obstacles as a united front.

The storyline was interesting, focused on Niniane's process of assuming the throne of the Dark Fae. A mix of fae politics, but a focus on the main characters and a few intriguing secondary characters. So far, I love me Aryal, the harpy sentinel. I know I said it in my Dragon Bound review, but she reminds me of Xhex from the Black Dagger Brotherhood books by JR Ward in the best ways. Looking forward to more of her. Some interesting chemistry between Rune and Carling, the Queen of the Vampyres.

Ms. Harrison is a very good writer. She provides a compelling story that kept me reading, with some sexy, swoonworthy romance that keeps a PNR fan more than happy. I feel her world-building is a star element in this series, so along with the aspects of PNR I can't resist, it makes her a safe bet for this fan. I do have to say I was a little disappointed at the very rapid climax and denouement, and not too happy about the fate of a character I liked and hoped to see more of. I wasn't as satisfied with the ending because of those issues. That's why I couldn't quite give this five stars, although it is very close.

Overall, a very satisfying follow up to Dragon Bound, and more validation that Thea Harrison is a PNR author to follow. 4.5/5.0 stars(less)

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Aug 08, 2011 Laura the Highland Hussy rated it 4 of 5 stars

4.5 flames

In Dragon Bound we saw Dragos kill Urien, the Dark Fae king. But as we all know, he murdered the royal family so he could sit on that throne. Tricks (who is really the princess of the Dark Fae) ran to the Wyr for protection, and Tricks became like family to them. during her almost 200 years with the Wyr, she often sees Tiago, whose Wyr form is that of the Thunderbird. What I like is that even though they've known each other and even interacted together before, neither really had much i...more 4.5 flames

In Dragon Bound we saw Dragos kill Urien, the Dark Fae king. But as we all know, he murdered the royal family so he could sit on that throne. Tricks (who is really the princess of the Dark Fae) ran to the Wyr for protection, and Tricks became like family to them. during her almost 200 years with the Wyr, she often sees Tiago, whose Wyr form is that of the Thunderbird. What I like is that even though they've known each other and even interacted together before, neither really had much interest in the other until one day (back in Dragon Bound) Tricks tells him off. Apparently that sparked a bit of interest and from that moment on, each is on the others' mind.

So, when Tricks leaves for the Dark Fae headquarters, in Chicago, she goes in alone, without Wyr protection, for political reasons-she can't show with Wyr as it could upset the balance of power in the Dark Fae demesne. Unfortunately her cousin tries to kill her. When Tiago is sent to track her, he doesn't want to admit, it's kind of personal.

When Tiago finds her, she is completely drunk off bubble gum flavored vodka (that is so Tricks). And he is furious. But his goal is to get her back to New York. The last thing Niniane wants is to have it look like she ran back to the Wyr with her tail between her legs. So, while Tiago showers, she bolts. Of course he finds her, he's a warlord after all

One thing I really liked, is the difference between Dragos and Tiago. In paranormal romances, it's all too easy to use the same alpha male with a new name, slightly different story. This is definitely not the case here. Dragos was bored. You know, with that ennui that strikes the oldest of the immortals. Tiago loves life-he loves the hunt, he loves fighting. He gets restless if in his human skin for too long, but he isn't affected with that boredom that Dragos had. Maybe that's why he's so surprised with his interest in Niniane?

What I liked about the court politics was that they were subtle. Niniane is a very reluctant heir. Watching her not only grow into her role as Queen, but as a political force with whom one does not f*ck, was a great part of the plot. A fake company set up in Dragos' name, and a murder attempt by the Wyr really makes it look as if the Wyr are trying to keep Niniane from taking the throne, but we all know that would never happen. The trip to the Fae land Adriyel was fairly uneventful, at first...

I'll stop myself there before I spoil anything, but watching Tricks learn to become the Queen was great. Tricks kind of cries a lot, which would normally bother me, but with what's going on, it's actually really in her character. Seeing her deal with her memories of the night her family was slaughtered, watching her grow into this new, stronger woman, and watching Tiago try to figure her out makes for a fantastic read.

Anyone who loved the first book will love this one. Anyone who hasn't read the first book, will love this one. How can you not? We enter the story with Tricks, reluctant queen-to-be, and we leave the story with Niniane, the Dark Fae Queen.

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Oct 17, 2012 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorite-reads

Storm's Heart is the second book in Thea Harrison's Elder Races series. I'm beginning to think that Ms. Harrison excels in writing about ultra-protective, fierce, sexy and uber-alpha males. Uh huh!

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"I'm gonna be Queen, you know," she said. "You gotta stop calling me Tricks. It makes me sound like a circus clown. And I don't think I'll be a highness for now, so you should practice calling me your majesty." She hiccupped and waved a hand in the air. "You may begin."

We first get introduced to Thist...more

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Dec 06, 2011 Dija rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, great-disappointment, waste-of-anticipation-energy, cotton-candy-fluff, meh, uf-or-pnr, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, my-reviews, everyone-loved-but-dija

robot
n.

1. A machine or device that sometimes resembles a human and operates automatically or by remote control.
2. A person who works mechanically without original thought, especially one who responds automatically to the commands of others.

See also: Tiago.

frivolous
adj.

1. not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly
2. unworthy of serious or sensible treatment; unimportant

See also: Niniane.

cliché
n.

1. An expression, idea, or element of an artistic work which has been overuse

...more

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Aug 18, 2011 Zeek rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, pnr, alpha-hero, chick-fantasy, favorite-hero, favorites-pnr, uber-alpha-male, shifters, kindle

Because of the circumstances at the end of the first book of Thea Harrison’s Elder Races series, the faery known as Tricks is frightened to leave the safety of the shifters under Wyr Lord Dragos’s authority. But leave she must, because The Dark Fae King- her power hungry uncle- is now dead thanks to Dragos and its time for her to become the next heir to the Dark Fae Throne.

Only someone doesn’t want that to happen.

After two attempts on her life in 36 hours, Dragos and his Army commander, Tiago,...more

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Aug 22, 2011 Elena R a.k.a. Lunies R rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, pnr-fantasy, will-make-your-body-parts-quiver

Remarkable!

I thought the previous book was phenomenal.This book is beyond words! What a great series.Once again,I fell head over heels with the H/H. Tiago and Tricks.....There's so much to say about them.I loved their characters with a passion.As much tension these two released,when they did release,I was flaburgasted! I wish I could say more,but I'm just downright Speechless!

Thea Harrison did a great job writing this series.I'm a content and happy reader.I surely can not wait for the next insta...more

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Aug 14, 2011 Shawna rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of sexy alpha warrior heroes & hot PNR

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5 stars – Paranormal Romance

Oh my! I loooved gruff, growly, possessive, sexy, fiercely protective, and surprisingly funny alpha thunderbird Tiago Black Eagle soooo much!!!! Thea Harrison is going strong with this amazing series, and she’s two for two for me in terms of 5-star winners, especially when it comes to her powerful, dominating, mega yummy heroes!

Although I didn’t enjoy the overall story as much as Dragon Bound, Tiago and Niniane were fantastic characters and really great together. Th...more

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Aug 20, 2011 Elizabeth rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: pnr-fantasy-future-sci-fi-read, 5-star-reads, favorites, ebook-read

5 stars! A fantastic read! I actually enjoyed this one more than the first. Tiago is *very* yummy, and Niniane (Tricks) is adorable, girly, and very gutsy! I love the way Thea Harrison is building this world of hers. It's *so* much more interesting than most other PNR series. Though BDB and the Fever series are still my #1 favorites, this series is beginning to come in a close second. It's very, very well written. It's intelligent, sexy, funny, and adventurous. I cannot wait for Rune's story, wh...more

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Aug 11, 2011 Sarah rated it 5 of 5 stars

Ok so I officially LOVE Thea Harrison and The Elder Races has been added to my list of favourite and must read series.

I've been banging on about Dragonbound over at DDLF for a while now (www.DDLF.net), seriously I think people thought I was some crazy nut job (maybe they still do?) but the point is I got people to read it-and they loved it.

So myself and a number of other DDLFers have been counting down the days until Storm's Heart came out. I must admit, I was a bit nervious. I adored the first...more

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Aug 04, 2011 Lady Jaye rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: autobuy, did-not-like-it, fail, flat, slap-this-hero, series-elder-races, romance-paranormal, read-in-2011, stars-2, pb-werewolves-or-shapeshifters, owned-kindle

(Dislaimer: if it seems ranty, please note that i was hungry and sleep-deprived (and possibly moody) when i set out to write this review :O)
2.5 stars

In a nutshell: Tricks has to leave the Wyr to go off and become the Dark Fae Queen. Tiago is sent with her for her protection. Things happen. Tricks (now known by her real name, Niniane) and Tiago fall in love. More stuff happens.Then comes their Happily ever after.

The characters:

Tiago in one word: brutish. and rude. and crabby. and always running r...more

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Aug 09, 2011 Lady Valee rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: pnr-romance

HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT
It may be that I probably had colossal expectations for this book and that I had been ardently and vigorously waiting for it since I finished book one when it just came out. Book one IMO was just AMAZING, so I was so sure this one would be just as good, well I'm so sorry it wasn't.Things just never clicked for me. I never completely got to like the romance, the plot or the characters.

The main romance

The heroine, Niniane (Tricks), started out all right, very promising: Next o...more

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Oct 05, 2011 Angela the Fair ~Lusty Lace~ rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2011

Guest Review for http://underthecoversbookblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/guest-review-storms-heart-by-thea.html

Following Dragon Bound (Dragos and Pia), this story is about Tricks and Tiago. And this book is definitely a great addition to the Elder Races Series. Thea Harrison has created a wonderful world of Dragons, Wry, Fae, Vamps, Elves, Demons and Witches. I truly enjoy the world she has created, and anyone who creates a hero to look like “Dwayne Johnson but Meaner” is a Book Goddess in my opinion...more

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Apr 11, 2012 Ren rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Paranormal romance and urban fantasy fans

Shelves: alpha-hero, animal-character, ass-kick-heroine, buy-it-online-at-fb-and-book-site, cant-wait-the-new-release, character-with-tattoo-and-piercing, djinn, fae, fantasy, favorite, friend-turn-to-lover, god-goddes, immortal-warrior, king-queen, make-me-nosebleed, my-nom-nom-boyfriend, military-man, paranormal, rolling-my-eyes-at-the-cover, shape-shifter-and-or-werewolf, special-ability, steamy, stubborn-chara, there-are-hot-men, vampire, witch-wizard, reviewed, 5-stars, own-and-read, own-paperback

The second book of Elder Races series

5 stars

Might be contain spoiler from the 1st book.

Thistle Periwinkle or Tricks, is a well known and lovable Cuelebres Enterprises Public Relationship. We first meet her at Dragon Bound , a lovely faerie with kick ass attitude. After the last event in the same book -when Dragos Cuelebre kill Urien, the Dark Fae King, because Urien harmed his mate, Pia Giovanni and their unborn child - its revealed that Tricks's real identity are Niniane Lorelle. The long lost...more

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Jul 29, 2011 Mandi Schreiner rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: pnr

By the end of Dragon Bound, Dragos had killed the crooked Dark Fae King, Urien, setting up Tricks, whose real name is Niniane to be the new Queen. Niniane’s father (the previous king before Urien) and family were slaughtered by Urien, but she escaped and for the past 200 years has taken refuge with the Wyr demesne. During this time, she became family to them – they accepted her, loved her and trained her.

But now she has a duty she must fulfill. It was decided that to show her strength, and for p...more

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Aug 29, 2011 Pamela(AllHoney) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Pamela(AllHoney) by: Lisa Kay

Shelves: bodyguards-protectors, fantasy-paranormal, shapeshifters, dangerous-or-bad-boy, native-american, royal-hero-or-heroine, my-4-star-romances

2nd in the Elder Races series. I think it is better if you read the 1st (Dragon Bound) in the series first to understand the story better. This one takes place shortly after Dragon Bound ended. Tricks aka Niniane Lorelle has returned to the Dark Fae to claim her rightful place on the throne but someone doesn't want her there. After an attempt on her life, Tiago rushes to her side to act as bodyguard. That's one mean Alpha dude! I liked it. Still not sold on the paranormal fantasy genre but I wil...more

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Sep 27, 2012 Lazy Jeff rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-read, paranormal

I had only one question while reading the book:

Can a duck be sexy?

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The thing is Tiago is a thunderbird. I always thought the thunderbird is the same thing as the petrel ‘cause in Russian ‘the petrel’ literally means ‘a messenger of the storm’. Storm, thunder… you know, quite the same thing in my mind – so I didn’t have any doubts that Tiago is a petrel. A petrel… hmm… a petrel looks like a duck to me...

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So the question is: can a duck be sexy?

Storm’s Heart or The story of one damn sexy duck

Have you...more

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Sep 21, 2012 Bookie | The BookChick rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: thea-harrison, shapeshifter, fae-or-faerie, 4-star-read

My Rating: ★★★★

Book Description:
He's a Wyr warrior, a god of storms. She's the heir to the Dark Fae throne. But desire will bring both to their knees in this all-new Novel of the Elder Races.

During the rule of her murderous Dark Fae uncle, Thistle "Tricks" Periwinkle found sanctuary among the Wyr in New York. Her ethereal beauty and sparkling personality won the hearts of the public, but after her uncle's death, there are those who don't want to see her ascend to the throne.

Able to wield thunder...more

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Jul 25, 2011 Jess rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, for_review

4.5/5 - Review posted (and giveaway - contest ends 7/28): Happily Ever After - Reads

“I’d like a bottle of red wine, please,” she asked.
“Anything in particular? Merlot, Beaujolais, Syrah?”
She said, “Alcoholic will do just fine.”

With laugh out loud lines and moments, Tricks is still up to her humorous and lovable ways as STORM’S HEART picks up where DRAGON BOUND left off – and our favorite faerie is heading back to Adriyel to take up the throne after her horrible Uncle’s death. After running aw...more

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Feb 17, 2012 Joyfully Reviewed rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Storm's Heart is a Joyfully Recommended Read

The world knows Thistle "Tricks" Periwinkle well - what they don't know is that the same woman who has been the public face for the Wyr world, is also Princess Niniane Lorelle, heir to the Dark Fae throne. Niniane barely escaped with her life when her uncle staged a coup and murdered her family to take over the throne. Now her uncle is dead, and even though she has no desire to be queen, Niniane knows her duty and has left the life she has known for so...more Storm's Heart is a Joyfully Recommended Read

The world knows Thistle "Tricks" Periwinkle well - what they don't know is that the same woman who has been the public face for the Wyr world, is also Princess Niniane Lorelle, heir to the Dark Fae throne. Niniane barely escaped with her life when her uncle staged a coup and murdered her family to take over the throne. Now her uncle is dead, and even though she has no desire to be queen, Niniane knows her duty and has left the life she has known for so long to rule her people.

Tiago Black Eagle is one of the ancient Wyr - the Thunderbird of legend. A warrior who has little time or patience for anyone who goes against his advice Tiago can't believe he lost the battle with one of the Wyr security team to go with Niniane to keep her safe. All that changes when he sees an attack on Niniane from Dark Fae. Heck the entire world saw that attack. One of the best trackers ever, Tiago sets out to find Niniane and whether she likes it or not - he is going to protect her.

Niniane finally agrees to have Tiago protect her - not that he was going to lose this battle now. What amazes both of them even more is the feelings that have suddenly sprung up between them. Niniane knows the Dark Fae won't accept a Wyr, which is why she left to begin this journey alone. However, sometimes you just can't deny what the heart wants. Tiago knows only two things as the time comes closer to leave the human world and travel to the Dark Fae home - there are still people out to kill Niniane, and he must have her as his mate to survive. The passion between them burns high and hot as the danger comes too close for comfort. When the final showdown occurs, the only question is, will they have to lose their love in order to win the day, or can love really conquer all?

A hidden princess and a legendary man come together with a passion that will rock more than one world. Niniane and Tiago do just that in Storm's Heart. After meeting both Niniane and Tiago in Dragon Bound, I was expecting fireworks to fly and I was not disappointed. While I could understand the reasons why Niniane tried to do it on her own, I cheered when Tiago showed up and took over both her protection and her heart. I'm not sure which kept me on edge more, the passion between Niniane and Tiago, or the suspense of who was behind the attacks on Niniane. As the final battle unfolded, I was unable to stop reading until I turned the last page, and then I freely admit I immediately turned around and read it all over again. Storm's Heart is filled with passion, suspense, humor, and a love that will linger beyond infinity. If you haven't guessed yet, this is definitely a Joyfully Recommended must read in my opinion. I can't wait until the next book in this world comes out.

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Jan 02, 2012 Lynsey (The Demon Librarian) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: bad-ass-dude, book-boyfriend, fae-alicious, magic-tastic, mythology, rotflmao, squee-worthy, vampire-ific, shifter-ific

This is the second book in The Elder Races series by Thea Harrison. It was a very good follow up to the first book (which I absolutely loved) but was a little lacking on the action side for me, so it doesn't quite get the full five star treatment as that one did.

Whereas in book one we had kidnappings, incarceration, prison breaks, shock twists and surprises and all sorts of yummy things to keep us entertained, this one was more based around the political machinations of the Dark Fey as they acce...more This is the second book in The Elder Races series by Thea Harrison. It was a very good follow up to the first book (which I absolutely loved) but was a little lacking on the action side for me, so it doesn't quite get the full five star treatment as that one did.

Whereas in book one we had kidnappings, incarceration, prison breaks, shock twists and surprises and all sorts of yummy things to keep us entertained, this one was more based around the political machinations of the Dark Fey as they accept (or not, as the case may be) Tricks, aka Niniane Lorelle, back into her rightful place as Queen of the Dark Fey.

We learned a little about Niniane in book one: that her family, the previous Dark Fey royals, had been brutally murdered by Urian, the baddie from the last book. Since Dragos more than took care of him in that story, this opened the way for Niniane to finally return to her home after hiding out with the wyr for nearly 200 years. Niniane wasn't entirely thrilled at the prospect of returning, after all, all that she would find there was bad memories and constant reminders of all that she'd lost. But she also felt a sense of duty and obligation, so off she went. I liked what little I'd seen of Tricks in book one. One of my favourite scenes, actually, was her and Pia drunkenly making the tablecloth of shame. So funny. I found her initially to be just as amusing in this book, but as the story progressed, it was almost like her light-hearted side got knocked out of her bit by bit by having to deal with all the conspiracies, murder attempts and betrayals, which was a bit of a shame.

Tiago, the ancient, tattooed Thunderbird, was the one who volunteered to go and be her bodyguard. The wyr protect what's theirs and no matter where Tricks resides from now on, she will always be one of theirs. Tiago though, suddenly finds himself thinking more along the lines of "mine" instead of "ours", and it's fun watching the big guy fall and fall hard. I really enjoyed Tiago's character. He was a bit of a contradiction, though; one minute he was the sweet , caring bodyguard stroke mother hen. The next he was a dirty-talking stud muffin. Some of the things that came out of that boy's mouth! I ought to wash it out with soap and water! Tsk, tsk *grin*

All of their scenes together were enjoyable, both the sweet moments and the smexy ones, and they made a great couple. We were also introduced to the female for the next book in this one too. I'll be honest, I didn't care for her, so I will start the next book with a little apprehension. I have faith in Thea Harrison's writing by his point, though, and I'm sure she'll have changed my mind about her by the time I finish her and Rune's book.

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Feb 02, 2012 Tina rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Totally loved this book. Thea Harrison is Queen of snappy, snarly, snarkly dialogue~ just how I like it. She maintained the same formula she established in her first book, Demon Bound. Thank you Thea. The hero Tiago Black - is... well I will repeat the description from page 12: "He was known to many of the American Indian nations as the creature that commanded thunder and lightning, quick to stir to wrath and war, but his true identity was as a sojourner of the Earth." Of course this description...more

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Aug 04, 2011 Erika Badass rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Another strong edition to the Elder Races Series. Book two follows the story of Tiago--Dr. Death and Nianine--Tricks from book ones Dragon Bound.

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Grade B+ or 3.75 Stars

After the climax from Dragon Bound and the Death of the Dark Fae King- Urien, Tricks is outed as heir to the Fae throne. She has been hiding from her destiny for 200 years. You see, Urien killed Nianine's entire family in order to up-seat t...more

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Jun 06, 2012 Shannon C. rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: paranormal romance fans

Shelves: fae-fey-elves, magic-special-powers, shapeshifters, vampires

Another very good paranormal romance from Thea Harrison!!! I am so pleasantly surprised by this new PNR author. I like her books as well as those from best-selling authors like Kresley Cole, Nalini Singh, JR Ward, etc.

The world building and story in Storm's Heart was well done. I especially liked the heroine. We met her in book one and I liked her even more as her role was expanded. The hero I liked, but I have to admit that he didn't top Dragos (the hero in book one) for me. I liked that she i...more

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Aug 02, 2011 Melindeeloo rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal-romance, paranormal-romance-shapeshifters, fae-fairy-faery-elves-pixies

When former member of Dragos' New York City cadre and lost heir the Dark Fae throne, Tricks, goes missing after an assassination attempt, Thunderbird shifter Tiago's anger and his protective instincts go into overdrive - he's going to find her and neither Tricks' protests, nor Elder Race politics are going to stop Tiago from seeing her safely to the the Fae Land of Ariyal to collect her crown, - and with the dark scary shifter at her back, Tricks' enemies better beware.

I have to admit that when...more When former member of Dragos' New York City cadre and lost heir the Dark Fae throne, Tricks, goes missing after an assassination attempt, Thunderbird shifter Tiago's anger and his protective instincts go into overdrive - he's going to find her and neither Tricks' protests, nor Elder Race politics are going to stop Tiago from seeing her safely to the the Fae Land of Ariyal to collect her crown, - and with the dark scary shifter at her back, Tricks' enemies better beware.

I have to admit that when I discovered, after reading Dragon Bound, that the heroine of Storm's Heart was going to be Tricks I wasn't very excited - I really wanted one of the griffins to be the lead in this next book - but I am happy to say that it is well worth waiting for the others in order to get this story.

Sometimes when I like a book as much as I did Storm's Heart, I have a hard time putting my reasons into words. It's not that the components of Storm's Heart are so different from a lot of other paranormal romances I've read - dark dangerous protective alpha hero, great chemistry kicked into overdrive by a mate bond between the leads , and (being hero-centeric, this is not a deal breaker for me) a great heroine. It's just that somehow in the story that Harrison delivers, all of those pieces fit together so well and even better, they come together without feeling like a rehash of the previous book.

The hero Tiago who is the head of Dragos' Wyr army starts out uber protective and a bit scary, even to the heroine Tricks (aka Niniane) who has pretty much grown up around big scary Wyr. Fortunately though, Tiago doesn't end up with a one note performance but chills a bit as time goes on - initially he is all instinct but as the relationship makes it past a certain stage, he starts to use his head (and heart) as well as his hormones. This shift enables the pair to truly become a partnership, which was a big plus for me. I also got a kick out of how this deadly shapeshifter gains an appreciation for all things froufrou - as long as they are connected with his heroine - and how he gleefully thrives on the conflict that will be ever present in Tricks' new life.

Probably my biggest surprise though was that I also really liked Tricks. As she reclaims her name and reinvents herself as princess Niniane, Tricks manages to hold her own with Tiago without having to be super kick-butty or hardheaded and I liked that that she sometimes allows Tiago to take care of her and other times holds her ground in order to get him to back down and give her space - as future Queen of the Fae, she has to have some power in the relationship. I also really liked how Tricks relates to other characters in the cast - even the minor ones - she really turns out to be a very charming and likeable character when all is said and done.

Since the action for the story moved from New York to Chicago and to the Fae land of Arydal, Dragos, Pia and crew - with the exception of Gryphon Rune and Harpy Aryal - have no more than a brief cameos here. Harrison does however expand her world and introduces us to another Elder Race, the Vampyre, and their leader Carling is fascinating and terrifying both. It is Carling who, along with Rune, is slated to star of the next book, Serpent's Kiss, and even though I can't imagine how that is going to work out, I can't wait to see how Harrison pulls it off. (Oh and as you read Storm's Heart keep an eye out for Khalil, who makes a very brief blink-and-you-will-miss-it appearance in the story, he's supposedly the hero for book 4 Oracle's Moon.)
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Feb 17, 2012 Melanie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: library, audiobook, harrison-thea

3.5 stars. This had some decent moments, but after the 5-star Dragon Bound, I was hoping for more...this one was a bit of a disappointment.
The ending fell flat for me and took away 1 star from my rating.

Hoping to enjoy the next installment more.

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Aug 27, 2011 Alysse rated it 1 of 5 stars

boring... did not grip me at all like the first one. both the female and male leads were terrible. their relationship did not seem genuine and all of a sudden they were in love. terrible.

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Mar 16, 2013 Kelly rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal-romance, 2011-favorites, read-in-2011, physical-books, signed, read-in-2013

Holy TOLEDO! Can Thea Harrison write incredibly hot kisses or what? Good golly, I needed a cold shower after the first one. *fans self* Whew. It doesn't hurt that Tiago is uber-Alpha (my Kryptonite) and can shapeshift (Kryptonite failing #2). It doesn't hurt and he and Tricks have this incredible chemistry that they're both fighting against. It doesn't hurt that Wyr mating habits are undeniably HAWT.

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Feb 25, 2012 Lauren rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: other-shifters, paranormal-romance, vampires, fae, assassins, strong-silent-hero, love-hate-relationship

Storm's Heart
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Synopsis
After the death of her uncle, Niniane "Tricks" Lorelle becomes heiress to the Dark Fae throne. When an attempt is made on her life, the Wyr are the only ones she can trust and Sentinel Tiago Black Eagle is sent to protect her. Tiago and Tricks have always clashed in the past and this is no exception, however, this time they must also contend with an all-consuming passion that threatens to engulf both their worlds.

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Sep 07, 2011 Wendy Mitchell rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Niniane(Tricks aka Thistle Periwinkle) wasn't having the best week. She had to leave her job as head of PR for Cuelebre Enterprises in New York. She was expected to take the throne as queen of the Dark Fae, after her boss Dragos killed her evil uncle and king, Urien. Urien had usurped her father's throne after brutally slaying her entire family and forcing Niniane to find sanctuary in the Wyr faction. Now in Chicago to meet with the Dark Fae delegation, she is the victim of an attempted assasina...more Niniane(Tricks aka Thistle Periwinkle) wasn't having the best week. She had to leave her job as head of PR for Cuelebre Enterprises in New York. She was expected to take the throne as queen of the Dark Fae, after her boss Dragos killed her evil uncle and king, Urien. Urien had usurped her father's throne after brutally slaying her entire family and forcing Niniane to find sanctuary in the Wyr faction. Now in Chicago to meet with the Dark Fae delegation, she is the victim of an attempted assasination. Tiago, a warlord commander for the Wyr is going to protect Niniane whether she wants it or not, but first he has to catch her. That's a lot harder than you'd think.

In a series, like Thea Harrison's Elder Races, the second book can sometimes be a let down. So, I was a teeny bit apprehensive when I started to read this book. Hah, what a waste of time. This book was SUPERB! Tiago is a Thunderbird shifter, and one sexy, bad dude. Alpha to the max, Tiago is a perfect match for the tiny Fae queen. The story moves at a fairly rapid pace and the story changes and twists are guaranteed to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. We get to spend quite a bit of time with Rune ( a sexy blonde Gryphon) and Aryal( a take no guff Harpy), who were two of my favorite characters from Dragon Bound. We're also introduced to some new characters who show quite a bit of promise. especially from the vampyre faction.

Ms. Harrison has such a talent with the dialogue of her character's. I never know what to expect. She doesn't skimp on the snark and attitude, which makes her a goddess in my estimation. She also has a gifted hand with the more erotic portions of her books. Whew! She can make your palms sweat. Tiago, for all his ancient age, had quite the turn of a modern phrase, and was quite adept with his usage of modern sexual vernacular. In otherwords, my boy could flat out do the dirty talk.
Loved it! Tricks was no slouch in the bedroom either, evidently the Fae are VERY flexible. *snort* It's not all rolls and romps, though. There are some very somber occurrences, so be prepared. No spoilers, but things went down that I DID NOT see coming. I am positively dying for Runes book to come out. It's the next book in this awesome squared series, and one I will definitely have on pre-order. Kudos to you Thea Harrison for a great job.(less)

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Feb 19, 2012 Danielle rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was ready to love this book. I am more than in love with Dragon Bound and was ready to be blown away again by Storm's Heart... But it just did not happen. I liked the characters and they seemed to have the potential to really pull together and make another epic story, but this never happened for me. With all of the political intrigue and the few assination attempts, this story should have kept my attention. The romance was, really, just so very anticlimatic and even with the epilogue, the stor...more

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I write paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff. I taught myself to read when I was four. That was around the time I tried to ride my tricycle to work. I wasn't sure where work was, but I knew it had to be interesting if people went there every day. Now I combine my love of books with work, and I don't have to ride my tricycle to get there. My Elder Races series began May, 2011. You can...more

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