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Lie Down with Dogs

(Black Dog #3)

Hailey Edwards (Goodreads Author)

4.12 · Rating details · 2,594 ratings · 124 reviews

Black Dog, Book 3

With tentative peace established in Faerie, Thierry returns to her job as a conclave marshal in Texas while the countdown to her coronation begins. But what happens in Faerie doesn't always stay in Faerie. A crown wasn't Theirry's only souvenir from her trip. Her new husband, Rook, is scheming again, and this time his plans are invading her dreams.

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Apr 03, 2015 Douglas Meeks rated it really liked it

I gave serious thought to giving this a bit higher rating and rounding it off to 5 Stars but in the end I decided a few little things kept me from doing it and 1 BIG thing for me that made me want to rate it higher. She made me like Shaw, it only took 3 books since I really have not liked him since book 1. I know that I am a bit biased since I have a personal lack of interest in succubi and incubus as characters (and a few other reviewers I know feel the same way) so making me like Shaw was an u I gave serious thought to giving this a bit higher rating and rounding it off to 5 Stars but in the end I decided a few little things kept me from doing it and 1 BIG thing for me that made me want to rate it higher. She made me like Shaw, it only took 3 books since I really have not liked him since book 1. I know that I am a bit biased since I have a personal lack of interest in succubi and incubus as characters (and a few other reviewers I know feel the same way) so making me like Shaw was an uphill battle for Hailey Edwards.

Thierry is coming to grips with the events of the last book and her new maybe/sorta/WTF marital status. Shaw starts off kinda being the general a$$ I have thought him to be until now (and for a goodly part of this book). He turns out to be a bit more likable and almost a good hero (almost).

Thierry after her strong performance in the last book seemed to be a bit more stupid in this book and less aware of things going on around her. The reasons for some of her actions (or lack thereof is more to the point) I found kinda lame so I had to subtract a bit there, still no real major complaints here.

This was a book of pieces and parts to fill in holes from the first 2 books which was ok, the action was good but less than I might have liked, especially considering the action packed events of the last book. There are some major surprises towards the end of this story and leaves the reader gasping for more but since the next book is the finale I expect a full 5 Star experience and hopefully not a "I am tired of writing this story" that I see many times from other authors.

I DID enjoy the "secret stalker" surprise but still not sure I liked what she did with it only because it was a bit too Pollyanna for my tastes but it worked for the story.

I was surprised with another surprise that I did not see coming, I also feel I was cheated out of some much needed revenge and the only reason I am not screaming about it is because it might be part of the next book but betrayal needs revenge in this reviewers book (being a revenge junkie does bias my reviews)

BOTTOM LINE: Great story, excellent plot, Shaw steps up his game and Thierry seems to be less than she was last book. I am setting the bar high for the next/last book in this series since there are a lot of things to be accomplished and I hope I get the 5 Star ending I am hoping for this story. Highly recommended for those who have read the first 2 books and if you have not yet, you need to get started! ...more

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Feb 01, 2015 Angela (Angel's Guilty Pleasures) rated it liked it

Shelves: 3-stars, netgalley, arc-review-copy

~ 3 Lie Down with Dogs Stars ~

Lie Down with Dogs is book three in the Black Dog series by Hailey Edwards.

I enjoyed Lie Down with Dogs. I could not put it down, but it’s not the strongest novel in the series. Thierry is trying to come to terms with the events that happened in the last book Heir of the Dog.

The novel was a steady pace to read, entertaining, but not much happens until after the 50% mark and the author did give the reader a few surprises at the end that I did not see comin ...more

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Oct 21, 2015 Jeanny rated it really liked it

I've decided to write a deliberately obtuse review in an attempt to prevent spoilers for Lie Down with Dogs.

Please keep in mind Lie Down with Dogs by Hailey Edwards is the third book in a four book series all published. Therefore, if you're still on the fence about reading this series & have decided to read a few reviews as a determining factor, proceed with caution. I will attempt to minimize spoilers but this is book 3 in a 4 book series. Spoilers are likely in your particular case.

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May 27, 2018 Jen Davis rated it really liked it

Dammit. Love triangles mess with my emotions. I’ve never been a fan of Shaw, but now I just don’t know how I feel. As the story begins, Thierry has been separated from her new husband, Rook, and she is back home, at least for the next year until she must return to Faerie to be crowned Queen. So she decides to go out on one last vacation with her best friend to Florida. Shaw tags along to work on a case nearby. And of course, she has her two fae guards along with her giant shape shifting cat, Dio ...more

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Mar 31, 2015 Stacy rated it really liked it

Shelves: netgalley, requested

Poor Thierry, she does NOT have a good time in LIE DOWN WITH DOGS. She has a crown laying over her head she doesn't want, she has a phone stalker, her best friend's family is no longer behind her, and her new bodyguards aren't on her side like she thought they were.

I was SO torn over the whole Shaw V.S. Rook dilemma after reading HEIR OF THE DOG, but I think LIE DOWN WITH DOGS did a really good job of finally making me choose a guy to root for. A lot of things were revealed and it was easy to se ...more

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Sep 01, 2015 Susan rated it did not like it

I usually finish books even if I don't want to but I had to stop on this one. The series started off very promising but this book just fell so flat I couldn't bring myself to finish it. ...more

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Oct 23, 2018 TJ rated it liked it

Shelves: 2018-reads, clean, urban-fantasy, new-adult

Still invested in the stories and this one was good, just not great. It rides the line of YA (which it feels like) and NA (which is where the ages of the characters land it.)

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Apr 01, 2015 Melanie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2015

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Lie Down with Dogs is another awesome read in the ‘Black Dog’ series in which we re-join Theirry on her adventures.
The last book proved a real game changer in the series and left me thinking ‘wth’ just happened? Theirry’s life was completely turned around and if you though you knew where the series was headed…. Like me, you would be wrong.
Tee only has a year left on earth before she must take up the role of princess of the Fae, i 4.5*s
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Lie Down with Dogs is another awesome read in the ‘Black Dog’ series in which we re-join Theirry on her adventures.
The last book proved a real game changer in the series and left me thinking ‘wth’ just happened? Theirry’s life was completely turned around and if you though you knew where the series was headed…. Like me, you would be wrong.
Tee only has a year left on earth before she must take up the role of princess of the Fae, in that year she must not only do her job as a marshal but also learn her duties for the position she will head into. Tee doesn’t want this but with no way out, no loopholes etc. she is stuck and so with that in mind, her best friend decides that a going away vacation is what the girls need, some quality bff time in the sun, sea and sand of Daytona. The trip turns out to be a real eye opener for Tee as her reputation precedes her and more than one supernatural is drawn out to play, with Tee right in their sights.
Not only does she have that on her plate but she has one husband of dubious consent demanding her time in sleep – under the pretence of duty – and an ex who needs her in able to stay alive. Both have secrets, both need her…. But who wants her for the right reasons? As secrets unfold and plans become apparent - Theirry’s about to have her world rocked again.

I really enjoyed this third instalment of the series and the plot definitely thickens. There was a sort of sadness to Theirry this time around as she prepares to move to Fairie which is something she doesn’t want for herself but was cajoled into. She seemed slightly more vulnerable in this which is understandable considering the ordeal she was put through last time. Things are still up in the air with Shaw, I really wish their relationship had not been complicated with a love triangle, their bond was so natural in book one and it all went to crap in book two and she ended up with another man, married in fact and that made me sad. I do like Rook but I feel like Theirry’s feelings toward him are forced and strange, they don’t share the connection that she and Shaw do but I’m happy enough to see it play out.
The storyline was as good a standard as the previous two books and the progression was good also. Everyone thought that Tee had changed allegiances because of her new found status but that wasn’t the case and it caused a little trouble for her, I admired her for her fairness and her need to remain neutral even though it put her at odds with both of her roles. There were a few things going on plot wise that all needed to tie together and I think that was done really well, 3 major threads were; Tee’s problem with an undetectable Fae who was putting her friend in danger; Shaw was on a personal mission to bring peace to his brother and the third is another missing person case that Tee seems to have stumbled into. They will have far reaching effects I believe for the rest of the series but bring with them a lot of questions. There seems to always be a lot of scheming around Tee, a lot of misdirection, manipulation and such and poor Tee always seems to be the one being manipulated – it’s a wonder she trust anyone! So also expect some further revelations about the people in her life that will directly affect her, some good and some not so much. I liked where the story went, it had all of the elements I love in this genre, plenty of action too and there is still plenty of scope to expand. Of course, the ending was left gaping open for the next one and it reeled me in just like the others so I can’t wait for more! ...more

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May 01, 2016 Kelly rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ebooks, urban-fantasy, read-in-2016, 2016-favorites

OMG! These books are killing me. In a good way. In a "can I squeeze in one more tonight or should I think about getting sleep at some point?" sort of way. (Answer: I can at least START the next book. I might not finish it, but I can TRY!)

Thierry and Shaw and OMG! YES! I'm not saying I agreed with some of the choices he made, but I'm glad things are finally getting ironed out between them. I mean, at least they're communicating, right? Communication is KEY. Especially when you can drink someone's ...more

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Apr 08, 2015 Linda rated it really liked it

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Thierry´s trying to come to terms with the future she´s bound to, to return and rule as Queen in Faerie within a year, but it´s hard to give up on life as she knows it, her friends and her mother.
Mai convinces her to take a vacation in Florida, sun, beach and fun, but that doesn´t turn out as planned. With her royal guards, the giant cat she befriended in Faerie and not to mention Shaw and her being his only means to feed..
Get ready for a fast paced, action filled and thrilling read where ques ...more

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Aug 22, 2017 Laura rated it liked it

Thierry is now a princess of Faerie thanks to her new husband Rook. She is given a one year reprieve and she hopes to find a way out of this mess in that time. In the meantime Shaw shows up and lets he know that something happened and he can now only feed from her. And if things aren't complicated enough she finds out her mother in law the Morrigan wants the throne for her own as well as the human world.

This was good, the second is still my favorite but this was entertaining. Mostly, I don't ge ...more

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Jun 04, 2020 Coco.V marked it as to-read

Shelves: freebie

🎁 The complete Black Dog Series (4 Book Series) is FREE on Amazon today (6/4/2020)! 🎁

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Apr 06, 2017 Bonnie Dale Keck rated it liked it

Kindle Unlimited, basically Dog Eat Dog World: Limited Edition Bundle (Black Dog) an omnibus type book, order given is not necessarily by 'set' or collection but by order blurb said in the one book. Rather hard to figure out rating when there are multiple stories in 1 large collection, as usually don't like all of them the same, so had to figure out whether a 3 or a 4 basically but figured liked it overall 'okay; but not really invested in any.

Dog with a Bone (The Black Dog Prequel) - Dog Days o ...more

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Jul 03, 2017 Vannessa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fae-fairy-mostly, kindle-books, urban-fantasy, netgalley-books, 2017-100-books-reading-challenge

I really am enjoying this series. Thierry is the Unseelie Princess, soon to be crowned Queen, a position most fae would die for, but one that Thierry is desperate to get out of. She is back in the mortal world, trying to live her life as normally as possible, yet this time she has a talk gigantic cat and 2 bodyguards following her every move.

When her best friend and roommate Mai suggests a short vacation to Daytona Beach to get away from everything, they both jump at the chance, but unfortunate ...more

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Jul 10, 2019 Rena rated it it was amazing

This series is fantastic

This series continues to deliver. The character interplay was wonderful. The intrigue, captivating. The tension between Shaw and Theiry, riviting. Loving every moment of this series.

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Dec 25, 2021 Alice rated it liked it

Shelves: shifters, fae, detectives, new-adult, hunters, magic, animal-sidekicks, gods, zombies, genies

Ratings - completed series:
#1 Dog with a Bone: ★★★☆☆
#2 Heir of the Dog: ★★★☆☆
#3 Lie Down with Dogs (this book): ★★★☆☆
#4 Old Dog, New Tricks: ★★★★☆

Collection - Thrown to the Wolves and Other Stories: ★★★★☆ ...more

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Mar 31, 2015 Diane Lynch rated it really liked it

Lie Down with Dogs (Black Dog #3) by Hailey Edwards Book three takes place after Marshal Thierry Thackeray’s return from Fairy. She negotiated a year in the human realm before returning to Fairy as Queen. Mai and Thierry plan a vacation in Daytona where they of course run into trouble because Thierry’s life is never easy.

Thierry has a lot on her plate. She was tricked into being Rook's wife in book two. She is dealing with Shaw’s feeding situation. Work doesn’t want her on any life treating mis ...more

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Feb 05, 2018 Ana Reinhard rated it it was ok

Well, obviously I didn't like it.... I hate when that happens.

This book is slow, up until maybe have way through all that's really going on is girls on vacation...
And Thierry whiny a lot! She becomes passive and things happen to her. She doesn't take initiative short of saying all the time how she doesn't what to be queen... She doesn't research, she tries to catch a genie to make a wish... that's like the first view pages... and then that's it...

The interesting parts only start 70% in. After th ...more

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Sep 16, 2015 Arlene rated it it was amazing

Another fabulous tale

I love the characters, I love the edge of the seat drama between them as well as the suspense... I LOVE that she understands an ending! There are so many parts that I love, I can't wait to start next book.. I just realized though that it will be ending soon.. What to do! ...more

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Mar 14, 2020 Erika rated it liked it

Getting better

Still I worry about her intelligence, even with the excuses they use she just leaves many opportunities walk by, and takes way too many risks. I don't get how she can still be so trusting and naive, and I get she is the good one, but having a good heart doesn't mean she has to be so stupid. ...more

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May 09, 2015 Jess the Romanceaholic rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-series, favorites, faeries-or-other-fey, magick, on-the-run, law-enforcement, 2015-read, part-of-a-series, series-better-read-in-order, favorite-heroes

As always, loved it. I'm DYING to get my greedy little hands on Old Dogs, New Tricks (which doesn't come out until JULY *whines*)

Full review to follow when I can locate my review notebook that has all my notes in it.

*whispers* Go Team Shaw! ...more

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Jun 24, 2015 Lisa Emme rated it really liked it

3.5 stars. I read this on my Kobo. Don't know why it only shows that there is a Kindle edition. ...more

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Aug 30, 2017 Sarah Davies rated it it was ok

I found this so disappointing compared to the first 2 books, the story just felt as if it dragged, the last 100 pages was all you needed to read for the main storyline, which leads to the final book.

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May 23, 2022 Desiree Derouen rated it it was amazing

Reading this series for the second time…

I remembered some things as it went along but needless to say i fell in love with it even more the second time around!

I suffer from Fibromyalgia & was DX: Chronic Migraine last year…. Reading has been my get away for awhile now & like a vacation away from life, Work as an RN, BSN, && pain. Chronic Migraine took away a year of my life, wrecking my other hobby Landscaping in my yard & playing in my flower beds as another means of getting through the pain. T Reading this series for the second time…

I remembered some things as it went along but needless to say i fell in love with it even more the second time around!

I suffer from Fibromyalgia & was DX: Chronic Migraine last year…. Reading has been my get away for awhile now & like a vacation away from life, Work as an RN, BSN, && pain. Chronic Migraine took away a year of my life, wrecking my other hobby Landscaping in my yard & playing in my flower beds as another means of getting through the pain. The chronic migraines haven’t fully left. But my physical health & endurance have & ive got to fight yet ANOTHER battle up YET another mountain again….Migraines still somewhat going & this year & 1/2 is that which i will never gain back. Why oh why dies this have anything to do with a review you say?! PLENTY to someone with an invisible Disability that eats away at you hourly daily Weekly….yearly until your broken & bleeding yet again & have to suck it up for your family’s sake & yourself. You cant rely on anyone else but yourself to pick yourself up on a minute by minute basis with your loved ones (you hope) to be your personal cheer section. Well this is my other cheering section! My ARC families & my authors that take the time to put their imagination down on paper & have the cajoles to even allow peeps like me to read them allow us to critic their « babies » & then with their brain & with our touches attempt to publish let alone allow the masses to share in their masterpieces or « failures » ( art is art & as artists always are hard on ourselves) a glimpse into their Galaxies & Outerworld’s far far away…. && Working during COVID diD NOT help in anyway shape or form… SOOOO THANK YOU now back to our regularly scheduled review…

I’ve read another series of hers a few months back & getting back into my kindle unlimited & away from my ARCs to catch up on Old reading. I stumbled back into the Black dog universe & didn’t realize it continued (Hun, go fig 🤷‍♀️) wellll i read in it about a Theirry & Shaw. Thr brain stuttered, screeched on its brakes, & i was like wait hold up a sec. So now going through this series once again to out my brain back on track to finishing up this series for my OCD’s subconscious & it WILL BE CLEARED. Oh, yes 👍🏼 it will. As a great fan of hers ( Noooo i couldnt tell u her birthday 🥳 , her fav hue, or eyes BUT i do know GRRReeeeAAAtTT! writing when i read one. 🥸😜 )
I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND this series!!! && nope I wasn’t coerced, held by gun-point, nor threatened to be lobotimized the author or her cronies…. I mean PR & publishers to place this review.

Thanks for the rescue !!

HAPPY READY TO ALL MY Damsels & Gents in distress everywhere Alike!! ...more

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Jun 07, 2017 Samara rated it it was amazing

What I liked:
-Thierry and Shaw. I really love these two together. They have fantastic chemistry, still some of the absolute best I've read in paranormal fiction. Their interactions are perfect as partners, both at work and personally. I feel like they bring out the best in each other and I really hope they somehow end up together.
-Politics. I thought it was pretty awesome that Thierry's new position isn't being forgotten about until it's important. She is forced to constantly think about how her ...more

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May 16, 2021 Barbara rated it it was amazing

With a year before she has to return to Faerie after being named Princess, Thierry returns to her job as a conclave marshal in Texas until she finds herself with some free time after an altercation with a teenaged djinn and accepts her friend Mai’s invitation to a beach vacation in Florida. Shaw has returned to make her life complicated and just so happens to be an hour away in Orlando, searching for his missing sister-in-law. Of course Thierry can’t go without an entourage, including Diode the ...more

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Jan 01, 2021 Hanna rated it liked it

3.5 stars - rounding down (rounded up on the last one)
Somehow I find myself liking the mc less with each book. It's like she's developing in reverse and losing her character in the process. Or maybe it's more like she's now acting her age, whereas in the previous two books she came across as several years older than she actually is.
Halfway through I was just about ready to call it quits, luckily she got her act together again in time - somewhat.
Still the story itself is quite good, I like that ...more

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Mar 31, 2020 Gina Gallo rated it it was amazing

Shelves: shelf-fantasy-syfy, class-series-continuation, read-2020

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Nov 11, 2018 Donna rated it really liked it

Fast read,

Good storyline, no vacation for Thierry, Surprises at the end. One book left to wrap up Thierry's story. Thierry and Mai take last minute beach vacation to Daytona. Shaw tags along to investigate family mystery in nearby Orlando. Danger and mystery converge. Good story and good seg to final book. Leaves me ready to move onto last book and see how it all wraps up. ...more

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Dec 18, 2019 Pamela rated it it was amazing

OMG! Buckle up and prepare yourself for deceit, collusion, and the most shocking outcome so far. This non-stop thrill ride has just upped its game and left me dizzy rehashing the clues trying to discover this outcome. To say that Thierry, Mia, and Shaw have been put through the wringer in this episode, is a glaring understatement. This has to be the best installment of this series and, I just can't wait to see how this final book is going to get any better. Wow! This Was Amazing!!!!! ...more

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Hailey Edwards writes about questionable applications of otherwise perfectly good magic, the transformative power of love, the family you choose for yourself, and blowing stuff up. Not necessarily all at once. That could get messy. She lives in Alabama with her husband, their daughter, and a herd of dachshunds.

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“Thierry, you must learn not only when to lift a burden, but when to set it down.” He patted Shaw’s lax face with his paw. “Otherwise, your back will break under the strain, and everyone who depends on you will be left as sheep without their shepherd. Do you understand?” — 2 likes

“I didn’t agree to be Rook’s wife. It just happened. Like walking through a mountain pass and a boulder falling on top of your head.” I pushed to my feet. “The person squished underneath the rock doesn’t have to ask it for permission to keep breathing. The person can fight to get free all they want, and the rock can stuff it where the moss don’t grow.” — 1 likes

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