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Once the seeds of desire are sown . . .
Finally free of her suffocating marriage, widow Daisy Ellis Craigmore is ready to embrace the pleasures of life that have long been denied her. Yet her new-found freedom is short lived. A string of unexplained murders has brought danger to Daisy's door, forcing her to turn to the most unlikely of saviors . . .
Their growing passion kno ...more
Finally free of her suffocating marriage, widow Daisy Ellis Craigmore is ready to embrace the pleasures of life that have long been denied her. Yet her new-found freedom is short lived. A string of unexplained murders has brought danger to Daisy's door, forcing her to turn to the most unlikely of saviors . . .
Their growing passion kno ...more
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This book should have 10 stars only for the beautiful cover. I simply adore this picture 
I'd give the story a good 4 star rating, but my overall is somewhere around 7 because of the characters <3 I fell in love with them <3
The story - Although this is a historical, it's full of paranormal beings, the writer introduced to us a whole lot of them, demons, vampires, werewolves, shifters, gim-s (ghosts of some kind), and I think there was an actuall angel in one scene XD
Anyway, this book is ce ...more
I'd give the story a good 4 star rating, but my overall is somewhere around 7 because of the characters <3 I fell in love with them <3
The story - Although this is a historical, it's full of paranormal beings, the writer introduced to us a whole lot of them, demons, vampires, werewolves, shifters, gim-s (ghosts of some kind), and I think there was an actuall angel in one scene XD
Anyway, this book is ce ...more
Oct 28, 2017
Sam (AMNReader)
rated it
it was amazing
Shelves:
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best-heroine,
favorite-romance,
hc,
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to-be-reread,
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read-in-2018
Did I just say in a review for another book that werewolves aren't sexy? Maybe that still stands, but this lycan is.
I super adored this couple.
I super adored this couple.
A year after her husband's death Daisy Ellis Craigmore is free to come out of mourning. Her unhappy six-year marriage to a brutal man has left Daisy scarred and desperate to taste freedom. Ian Ranulf, Marquis of Northrup is tired of his life. There's little that holds his interest, until he comes across Daisy who has just witnessed a killing by a werewolf. For seventy years Ian has been in exile from his clan; he's kept his wolf tightly contained. Once the alpha of the Lycans, he turned over lea ...more
Well done! A great sequel to Firelight. I think I enjoyed this one even more. It too had a dark gothic feel with an interesting mystery plot, but the romance between Ian and Daisy surpassed my expectations. They worked so well as a couple.
I'm not a huge fan of PNR, especially shape-shifters, but this one worked for me. When Ian steps in to protect Daisy from a mad werewolf on the prowl killing innocent victims, the connection between these two was smoldering. He was such a passionate man, and I ...more
I'm not a huge fan of PNR, especially shape-shifters, but this one worked for me. When Ian steps in to protect Daisy from a mad werewolf on the prowl killing innocent victims, the connection between these two was smoldering. He was such a passionate man, and I ...more
Update 03/18: b-r with Joanna, Sam and Isabella.
Additional thoughts: Please keep in mind that I still haven't finished the series, but here it goes for the five books I've read so far.
Whenever I state that I consider Ember/Firelight and Moonglow to be the weaker of the five books I've read from this series, I always think it's actually nothing but a gross misrepresentation of GR' 5-star-rating system. It's something I always complain about; always conflicted when I see what else I have shelved u ...more
Additional thoughts: Please keep in mind that I still haven't finished the series, but here it goes for the five books I've read so far.
Whenever I state that I consider Ember/Firelight and Moonglow to be the weaker of the five books I've read from this series, I always think it's actually nothing but a gross misrepresentation of GR' 5-star-rating system. It's something I always complain about; always conflicted when I see what else I have shelved u ...more
5 stars
Kristen Callihan has officially made me her devoted fan. Now, that's not just because the name Diana Gabaldon(my fav author ever) is on the cover. Nope it's Ian Rannulf and his wolfiness that made me a believer. Ok, Daisy was kind of cool, too.
About Firelight
Oh, God there was such a buzz about that book. So many people loved it! I don't know, but that kind of made me want to love it so bad. And I did like it. But I didn't love, LOVE it, so I ended up feeling disappointed. Didn't have th ...more
Kristen Callihan has officially made me her devoted fan. Now, that's not just because the name Diana Gabaldon(my fav author ever) is on the cover. Nope it's Ian Rannulf and his wolfiness that made me a believer. Ok, Daisy was kind of cool, too.
About Firelight
Oh, God there was such a buzz about that book. So many people loved it! I don't know, but that kind of made me want to love it so bad. And I did like it. But I didn't love, LOVE it, so I ended up feeling disappointed. Didn't have th ...more
"Haven't you learned, woman? You've fallen off the map. Here there be monsters."
The key to doing a binge right is leaving a shitty review for each successive read because you don't want to waste time actually reviewing them. Or at least that's how I feel right now. Normally I might put some effort in buuuuut considering all the aforementioned buddies who have been providing such great reviews during their joint reads, I'll leave their words to tell you how it is.
cc :
Sam
Joanna
Isabella
Bubu
"You' ...more
The key to doing a binge right is leaving a shitty review for each successive read because you don't want to waste time actually reviewing them. Or at least that's how I feel right now. Normally I might put some effort in buuuuut considering all the aforementioned buddies who have been providing such great reviews during their joint reads, I'll leave their words to tell you how it is.
cc :
Sam
Joanna
Isabella
Bubu
"You' ...more
Oct 10, 2014
Didi
rated it
really liked it
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pnr-uf
4 TO 4.5 STARS!
Ever since reading the Hook Up, I knew KC was an author I needed to read, and this second book in the Darkest London series was fantastic, even better than the first, Firelight. This book was about Daisy, Miranda's sister, now widowed and ready to finally shed her fear and captivity from being in a cruel Union. A werewolf attack amidst the streets of London puts Daisy on the beasts radar. She survives his attack but must now contend with Ian Ranulf, a man whose mysterious past has ...more
Ever since reading the Hook Up, I knew KC was an author I needed to read, and this second book in the Darkest London series was fantastic, even better than the first, Firelight. This book was about Daisy, Miranda's sister, now widowed and ready to finally shed her fear and captivity from being in a cruel Union. A werewolf attack amidst the streets of London puts Daisy on the beasts radar. She survives his attack but must now contend with Ian Ranulf, a man whose mysterious past has ...more
Gently, he threaded his hand through her curls, spreading them about her. “We are all imperfect creatures, love. I don’t want perfect. I just want you.”
I LOVED this book!
Finally Daisy Ellis has obtained freedom with the death of her husband. Her husband whom I wish I could bring back from the dead so that I could kill him myself. Daisy is sassy, very sensual and has so many scars from her awful suffocating marriage. But her freedom is short lived when she seems to be the target of a vicious
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Buddy Read with Sam, Bubu and Joanna from Romance Book Buddy Reading.
I loved this book. Where the first an Firelight had quite a few little flaws (I loved it nevertheless), this one was pure joy for me to read. We get very different characters, which isn't always given in companion novels, that were - again - absolutely complex and well built. A plot that entertained me and an absolutely beautiful writing style that simply does it for me.
I don't have words how much I am enjoying this series ti ...more
I loved this book. Where the first an Firelight had quite a few little flaws (I loved it nevertheless), this one was pure joy for me to read. We get very different characters, which isn't always given in companion novels, that were - again - absolutely complex and well built. A plot that entertained me and an absolutely beautiful writing style that simply does it for me.
I don't have words how much I am enjoying this series ti ...more
A captivating read by the author of Firelight.
Now, Firelight was highly recommended by a lot of my friends, the hype was in full swing, and when I read the book I liked it a lot. But I wasn't wowed by it. So I didn't exactly rush to read this book the moment it came out. That was a mistake.
Moonglow definitely captured my attention from the start and wouldn't let go. I nearly threw something at my sister when she insisted I take a break from reading it and watch a movie with her. :D
Anyway, the bo ...more
Now, Firelight was highly recommended by a lot of my friends, the hype was in full swing, and when I read the book I liked it a lot. But I wasn't wowed by it. So I didn't exactly rush to read this book the moment it came out. That was a mistake.
Moonglow definitely captured my attention from the start and wouldn't let go. I nearly threw something at my sister when she insisted I take a break from reading it and watch a movie with her. :D
Anyway, the bo ...more
4.5 stars rounded up.
I’m not normally one for vampires, werewolves, shape-shifters or paranormal romances in general, but having read and heard such good things about the first book in this series – Firelight– I finally got around to listening to the audio version last year and was so completely hooked that I decided to read or listen to the rest of the series. It’s been a while since I listened to that book, but this month’s prompt of “series catch-up” gave me the ideal excuse to read book two, ...more
I’m not normally one for vampires, werewolves, shape-shifters or paranormal romances in general, but having read and heard such good things about the first book in this series – Firelight– I finally got around to listening to the audio version last year and was so completely hooked that I decided to read or listen to the rest of the series. It’s been a while since I listened to that book, but this month’s prompt of “series catch-up” gave me the ideal excuse to read book two, ...more
Buddy read with Isabella, Sam and Bubu. Very fun to discuss and read this series with you all. Looking forward to the next one.
I may end up actually writing a review at some point, but for now, I will just say that there was much about this book that I loved. There was enough I questioned, pondered and felt was left unresolved that I kept it a four stars. Very compelling writing. KC has some real talent.
I may end up actually writing a review at some point, but for now, I will just say that there was much about this book that I loved. There was enough I questioned, pondered and felt was left unresolved that I kept it a four stars. Very compelling writing. KC has some real talent.
Grade: B+ or solid 4 stars
Moonglow, the second Darkest London book, has a different texture than its predecessor Firelight, which was slower-paced yet sizzled with sexual tension. What you’ll find in this second installment is nice balance of mystery, murder, romance, and expanded world-building set in alternate reality Victorian England. Secrets and monsters are underlying themes.
London, April 1883
Three hundred sixty-six days, ten hours, and fifteen minutes after the death of her abusive husban ...more
Moonglow, the second Darkest London book, has a different texture than its predecessor Firelight, which was slower-paced yet sizzled with sexual tension. What you’ll find in this second installment is nice balance of mystery, murder, romance, and expanded world-building set in alternate reality Victorian England. Secrets and monsters are underlying themes.
London, April 1883
Three hundred sixty-six days, ten hours, and fifteen minutes after the death of her abusive husban ...more
I am enjoying this series and I liked the hero in this one, who happens to be a werewolf of sorts.
I had a problem with Daisy, probably because she was a bit too much into casual sexual encounters due to a frustratingly cruel and unhappy marriage. I get that the author was making a point. Women have a sex drive and should not be punished or despised for it. The old double standard needs to go. But she was a little to "nympho" for me, I guess. (We first meet her in an alley with some random, push ...more
I had a problem with Daisy, probably because she was a bit too much into casual sexual encounters due to a frustratingly cruel and unhappy marriage. I get that the author was making a point. Women have a sex drive and should not be punished or despised for it. The old double standard needs to go. But she was a little to "nympho" for me, I guess. (We first meet her in an alley with some random, push ...more
ARC provided by netgalley in exchange for an honest review!
My rating: 3/5 stars
First line: Lord above, was there a better sight than a woman flush with passion, her skin dewy and pink, her breasts bouncing from the force of his thursts?
Favourite quote: We are all imperfect creatures, love. I don’t want perfect. I just want you.
After a marriage of convenience, Daisy Craigmore, Lady Archer’s sister, wants nothing more than to enjoy freedom and experience life. Of course, being a widow doesn’t hur ...more
My rating: 3/5 stars
First line: Lord above, was there a better sight than a woman flush with passion, her skin dewy and pink, her breasts bouncing from the force of his thursts?
Favourite quote: We are all imperfect creatures, love. I don’t want perfect. I just want you.
After a marriage of convenience, Daisy Craigmore, Lady Archer’s sister, wants nothing more than to enjoy freedom and experience life. Of course, being a widow doesn’t hur ...more
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3.5
I loved Firelight, I love Kristen Callihan’s writing, the dark gothic tone, yet, I didn’t love Daisy. At least not at first. Now don’t get me wrong, I did like the book, I just didn’t love it. I feel like so much of the plot was dragged out. That worked in Firelight, it added to the mystery and suspense. I didn’t think it worked as well here. In fact, I think it made the plot slow down.
Ian was a sad figure, a good match for Daisy, though. But a ...more
3.5
I loved Firelight, I love Kristen Callihan’s writing, the dark gothic tone, yet, I didn’t love Daisy. At least not at first. Now don’t get me wrong, I did like the book, I just didn’t love it. I feel like so much of the plot was dragged out. That worked in Firelight, it added to the mystery and suspense. I didn’t think it worked as well here. In fact, I think it made the plot slow down.
Ian was a sad figure, a good match for Daisy, though. But a ...more
**updated review - Aug 26, 2018**
Welp. That went better the second time.
I have no idea what pissed me off the first time. Sometime (like with SEP books) when I go back on the reread I clearly see what aggravated me. This time I read banter and flirting between 2 people with good reason not to like one another. No clue why that set me off.
Anyhow.
Kristen Callihan is working her way up the “favorite authors” ladder. This was on firmer footing than the first book bc less world-building, more defi ...more
Welp. That went better the second time.
I have no idea what pissed me off the first time. Sometime (like with SEP books) when I go back on the reread I clearly see what aggravated me. This time I read banter and flirting between 2 people with good reason not to like one another. No clue why that set me off.
Anyhow.
Kristen Callihan is working her way up the “favorite authors” ladder. This was on firmer footing than the first book bc less world-building, more defi ...more
I loved Firelight. When I found out it was the first in a series, I wondered how Kristen Callihan could possibly duplicate such an arresting and unique story in a sequel. The short answer is: she doesn't try to. Yes, Moonglow is set in the same world, with overlapping characters. But Daisy has a decidedly different story to tell than her sister did. And Ian is nothing like Archer. Their story is singular, and that is a good thing.
As the book opens, Daisy is coming out of mourning from the death ...more
As the book opens, Daisy is coming out of mourning from the death ...more
This is the story of Ian MacKinnon/Earl Ranulf and Daisy, Miranda's sister, whom we both met in Firelight. As readers of Firelight already know, Ian -as well as the entire Ranulf clan- is a werewolf while Daisy's a very ordinary human unlike her talented sister. Unlikely as the relationship between them seems, since Ian in the first book was more of a villain than a hero and also infatuated with Miranda, Daisy's forced to accept his protection when she becomes the -almost- victim of a werewolf's
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4.5 stars
I loved this one!
In 'Firelight' Kristen Callihan introduced us to a gritty Victorian-Gothic London where historical and paranormal romance collided with the thrill of a great mystery. Now, in 'Moonglow' we are returned to this riveting 'Darkest London' and KC has again wowed me with her unique take on the supernatural - just when I thought I knew all about werewolves, Callihan takes keyboard in hand and rewrites the "noble" Lycan creatures.
Moonglow picks up about a year after Miranda an ...more
I loved this one!
In 'Firelight' Kristen Callihan introduced us to a gritty Victorian-Gothic London where historical and paranormal romance collided with the thrill of a great mystery. Now, in 'Moonglow' we are returned to this riveting 'Darkest London' and KC has again wowed me with her unique take on the supernatural - just when I thought I knew all about werewolves, Callihan takes keyboard in hand and rewrites the "noble" Lycan creatures.
Moonglow picks up about a year after Miranda an ...more
Spoilers
Moonglow is book two in the Darkest Londen series, it focuses on Daisy, the sister of the heroine (Miranda) in the first book. After finally coming out of the required mourning period for her despised husband, Daisy is finally able to have fun and live her life the way she wants. On Daisy's first night back into society, she and her would be lover are attacked by a werewolf. Daisy finds herself in danger and soon realises that she may not be as normal as she thought she was.
Werewolf Ian ...more
Moonglow is book two in the Darkest Londen series, it focuses on Daisy, the sister of the heroine (Miranda) in the first book. After finally coming out of the required mourning period for her despised husband, Daisy is finally able to have fun and live her life the way she wants. On Daisy's first night back into society, she and her would be lover are attacked by a werewolf. Daisy finds herself in danger and soon realises that she may not be as normal as she thought she was.
Werewolf Ian ...more
4.5 stars, rounded up generously cuz I love me a werewolf, and this author writes well.
I first read the prequel, Firelight. It's wonderful, so I wasn't expecting to like Moonglow even more. But I did. It felt more emotionally grounded, less cerebral. But it's win-win any way you look at it, because Miranda and Archer from Firelight play a good sized role in this book.
Main characters: Ian is a Scottish lord and a Lycan, a shifter who fears letting his inner wolf out, and has never done so. He sh ...more
I first read the prequel, Firelight. It's wonderful, so I wasn't expecting to like Moonglow even more. But I did. It felt more emotionally grounded, less cerebral. But it's win-win any way you look at it, because Miranda and Archer from Firelight play a good sized role in this book.
Main characters: Ian is a Scottish lord and a Lycan, a shifter who fears letting his inner wolf out, and has never done so. He sh ...more
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Kristen Callihan is quickly becoming an author on my auto-buy list. After reading FIRELIGHT and being impressed by the writing style and plotting, I was eager to read the second book in the Darkest London series, MOONGLOW. But I had absolutely no idea how good this book would be until I devoured it completely. Callihan, you officially have my heart.
Words cannot describe the amount of love I have for this book. I thought FIRELIGHT was an interesting read, but MOONGLOW ab ...more
Kristen Callihan is quickly becoming an author on my auto-buy list. After reading FIRELIGHT and being impressed by the writing style and plotting, I was eager to read the second book in the Darkest London series, MOONGLOW. But I had absolutely no idea how good this book would be until I devoured it completely. Callihan, you officially have my heart.
Words cannot describe the amount of love I have for this book. I thought FIRELIGHT was an interesting read, but MOONGLOW ab ...more
Did I complain for the lack of paranormalcy in the previous book? Oh, boy. The second book had in it supernatural beings that I haven't heard before. What exactly is a GIM? What was the angel-like, transluscent-ice creature that appeared to Wilson? Werewolves, shifters, vampires, elementals, lycans, ghosts, they all made an appearance in the story some more involved than others - only Mary bloody Poppins was missing hoping around in her Carouzel horse.
I am intrigued beyond measure for where the ...more
I am intrigued beyond measure for where the ...more
I definitely liked this better than firelight. The story flowed much better now that the perimeters of the story were done in book 1. Though early on I figured out who the were was I wasn't certain who the person controlling him was. That came as a surprise because I had someone completely different in mind. Though it was nice for that person to not be the suspect.
Daisy and Ian are an interesting couple. And I like how the sisters have their own (view spoiler) ...more
Daisy and Ian are an interesting couple. And I like how the sisters have their own (view spoiler) ...more
Oct 04, 2012
Ren
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Readers who love historical paranormal with a lil bit steampunk element
Recommended to Ren by:
Since I'd read Firelight, I read this one.
reading the ARC version, courtesy to NetGalley
WOW!
That all I can said when I finish reading Moonglow. While Firelight is just okay for me (I already forget the story :P), Moonglow make Kristen Callihan is another author I eagerly want to read her next instalment! And yes, Moonglow make it into my Top Read 2012! :)
Moonglow basic story, beside from Victorian London, paranormal world and mystery that surround it, is how much do you want to give to sacrifice in the name of love. How to redeem our ho ...more
WOW!
That all I can said when I finish reading Moonglow. While Firelight is just okay for me (I already forget the story :P), Moonglow make Kristen Callihan is another author I eagerly want to read her next instalment! And yes, Moonglow make it into my Top Read 2012! :)
Moonglow basic story, beside from Victorian London, paranormal world and mystery that surround it, is how much do you want to give to sacrifice in the name of love. How to redeem our ho ...more
4.5 stars - This time around Ian Ranulf is suffering some personal problems related to his penchant for red-haired woman, but when he happens upon the aftermath of a werewolf attack, Ian is going to discover that willowy red-heads can't hold a candle to feisty curvy blonds. And since the killer still has the lovely Daisy in his sights, Ian will do everything in his power to keep Daisy safe from the 'were' while also trying to keep the killer from exposing the existence of Ian's wolf-shifting rac
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I fell in love with Daisy and Ian from the very beginning. Having had no real feelings for them while reading Firelight, this surprised me somewhat, but they are fabulous. Daisy is smart, has a strong will, and is absolutely captivating. After years of abuse at the hands of her husband she has some scars – inner and outer – to work past and seeing her overcome them with Ian was perfect. Speaking of Ian, he's utterly perfect. He has demons that haunt him, and fights himself nearly every step of h
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Book Title: Moonglow
Author: Kristen Callihan
Series: Darkest London #2
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance
Source: Kindle E-book (Library)
OVERALL RATING: 3.8/5 STARS
Find my full review with video included for book song at Leah's Bookish Obsession
⇝Ratings Breakdown⇜
Plot: 3.8/5
Characters: 4/5
The Feels: 3/5
Addictiveness: 3/5
Theme: 4/5
Flow: 2/5
Backdrop (World Building): 3/5
Originality ...more
Author: Kristen Callihan
Series: Darkest London #2
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance
Source: Kindle E-book (Library)
OVERALL RATING: 3.8/5 STARS
Find my full review with video included for book song at Leah's Bookish Obsession
♪♫My Pick For Book Theme Song♫♪
♫Wolf Bite by Owl City --It's for Ian, he's just a Lycan trying to find his way…♫
⇝Ratings Breakdown⇜
Plot: 3.8/5
Characters: 4/5
The Feels: 3/5
Addictiveness: 3/5
Theme: 4/5
Flow: 2/5
Backdrop (World Building): 3/5
Originality ...more
Overall, I wanted to like this more than I did…and I tried like hell to do so. I will say, this 2nd book was better than the first, much more paranormal-ish than Firelight, was. The ending is very unique, also. I'm thinking, maybe, I should just stick with her more contemporary books.
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Kristen Callihan is an author because there is nothing else she'd rather be. She is a RITA winner and three-time nominee and winner of two RT Reviewer's Choice awards. Her novels have garnered starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and the Library Journal, as well as being awarded top picks by many reviewers. Her debut book FIRELIGHT received RT Magazine's Seal of Excellence, was named a best boo
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“We are all imperfect creatures, love. I don't want perfect. I just want you.”
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“My mind is filled.'
'With what?' she whispered.
'You. All the time. You.' He sighed. 'Daisy has taken up residence here.' Yet it was to his heart he pressed her hand, to feel its pounding. 'How to keep you safe. How to keep you out. How to keep... you.”
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'With what?' she whispered.
'You. All the time. You.' He sighed. 'Daisy has taken up residence here.' Yet it was to his heart he pressed her hand, to feel its pounding. 'How to keep you safe. How to keep you out. How to keep... you.”
