A powerful seer. A fight to stay alive. A soulmate to protect.
Zana believes she can stop death. After all, why else would she receive prophetic dreams? Now she just has to actually save someone. But nothing prepares her for the Lunar Festival’s events; a tragic death, her vile ex acting all cave-man on her, and the sudden appearance of Shadow, a hunky and arrogant Guardian from the kingdom. Except, she’s done with men after what her last one did to her. But when her latest vision shows Shadow’s demise, she is determined to prove her gift is a blessing not curse.
Shadow is visiting his uncle for a small vacation. When he stumbles across a murdered family member, eliminating the threat is a must. Bumping into Zana at the crime scene, a beautiful vixen, smart and stubborn, has him questioning her involvement. But when she declares he’s in danger and will protect him, he’s not sure if he should be flattered or insulted. As they close in on the killer, Shadow starts to believe the real danger might be losing Zana and the grip she has on his heart. Will Zana and Shadow survive a danger beyond their imagination?
T.F. Walsh emigrated from Romania to Australia at the age of eight and now lives in a regional city south of Sydney with her husband. Growing up hearing dark fairytales, she's always had a passion for reading and writing horror, paranormal romance, urban fantasy and young adult stories. She balances all the dark with light fluffy stuff like baking and traveling.
My Rating: 4.5 Stars...because I wasn't quite ready to leave this world!
Pass the fan, I think T.F. Walsh has me ready to swoon! There is just something about a dark and arrogant hero who has to fight to see what is right in front of him, the strength he needs to face anything and it all comes from a strong woman.
LUNAR SHADOWS is another gem in the goldmine that is T.F. Walsh’s writing magic. This time out, she turns goblins into incredible characters in a world that has two realms, Earth and Tapestry. Zana, although a strong woman, is a half goblin who just doesn’t feel she is truly a part of either world and with her past, she is done with men. It is her “gift” of prophetic dreams that will tear down her barriers when she determines she can and must save the brooding Shadow. Will he accept her visions as real? Are they?
Great chemistry and wonderful scenes make this short tale seem like so much more!
I received an ARC edition from T.F. Walsh!
Series: The Guardians Series - Book 2 Publication Date: September 19, 2017 Publisher: T.F. Walsh Genre: Fantasy Romance Print Length: 154 pages Available from: Amazon For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Lunar Shadows by T.F. Walsh is the 2nd book in her The Guardians series. Zana is a half-human, half goblin who doesn’t fit in anywhere, no matter how hard she tries. She had finally settled in Pryvale and made a life for herself. She worked for Klurt, the Wart Market organizer and he had became like a father figure to her. Zana had visions when someone would die but the only thing she couldn’t figure out was how to prevent the deaths from actually happening.
Zana’s life is turned upside down when a horrible death occurs. Lost in a world of grief and anger, she vows to solve the murder and prevent anyone else from being hurt. Klurt’s nephew, Shadow, was a Guardian from the kingdom. Klurt was thrilled that Shadow was coming for a visit and couldn’t wait to see him. Shadow arrives amid chaos and turmoil and his world is turned upside down when he meets Zana.
Shadow and Zana are thrown together to solve the murder that just occurred in Pryvale. Both are grief stricken and angry but they are not immune to the chemistry that is blazing off the charts between them! T.F. Walsh has written another outstanding book. Shadow is the perfect specimen of sexy male with just the right amount of heart to make you love him. Zana is the heroine we all want to be. She’s been through so much but she doesn’t cower in the corner and hide. She faces whatever adversity comes her way with a swift kick to the shin. Put these two characters together and we’ve got a dynamic, smoking hot couple that are ready to rid the town of the evil corruption that is running rampant. Add in a mating dance ceremony and more attempted murders and we have the perfect storm of a story. I loved every part of this book and can’t wait to read more of her writing.
Lunar Shadows is packed full of action, murder, and bound to a pole!
I love how TF Walsh takes her heroine thru trial and tribulation, she’s not a timid wall flower but one who’s faithful to the very end and very determined. TF Walsh visualized the hero to be strong, loyal to family and he’s exactly that and more! (Sexy as hell!)
I love how the characters interact with each other and with their community. I like I’m left with the feeling of who to trust or who to suspect, it just adds to the suspense and intrigue of this story.
TF Walsh is truly an amazing author and I thoroughly enjoy her writing style. She is an author to put at the TOP OF YOUR AUTHORS TO READ LIST!
I voluntarily received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This is a quick story and a bit on the quirky side. The main issue I had was it was hard to wrap my mind around a “Hunky” goblin, as depicted on the front cover. When I think of a goblin I think of green monster, just Google images of goblin and you will see what I mean. However, if you were a goblin I guess you would find other goblins attractive. IDK.
Both Zana and Shadow were very likable and relatable and this is one of the quick stories that you instantly know they will fall in love. It is the getting there that will be the challenge. Oh, boy did they have challenges.
Chalked full, of action and suspense, with some romance to boot, Lunar Shadows is a great read to pass the time.
no matter what it took, she would change fate! 5 LUNAR FLOWERS
Who the hell was this guy? Why were you following me? Nothing you do or say will push me away. Do you have any idea how crazy you make me? You smell delicious. I’m going to devour every inch of you. Well, Mr. Guardian, how about showing me some of your abilities? Sweet mother. What a FANTABULOUS book! "Have you ever heard the saying ‘never judge a book by its cover’?" Yes Shadow, we have heard that, but with you on the cover, it is VERY hard to NOT judge!! wink And if you are loving the cover, I think you will love the story behind it even more! It's funny, saucy, intense, HOT, a little raunchy, heartbreaking, heartwarming and so much more! I literally read it in one go...twice! Three times now! When I found out about this book, I was super excited to go back to Tapestry & to get Zana's story after having been briefly introduced to her in Fallen Ashes. I was a little sad to find out why she acted the way she did towards Fallen, but I could see & understand her point of view. Turns out Zana is just as much of a kick butt character and I fell in love with her all but immediately! As for Shadow... I didn't know what to think at first, but quickly succumbed to his charm, thanks to the chance to see it all through his eyes too! That is DEFINITELY one of the things that I love, Love, LOVE about T.F. Walsh's writing - no matter the story, I ALWAYS get to live the story with, for, through and AS the characters! Add in her vivid, perfectly detailed descriptions, intriguing storylines, compelling stories, complex characters and I - you - get the full experience possible each and every time! And even better is that that same level of enrichment, quality, depth and enhanced storytelling only gets better and better every time you read the book!! I have had the extreme pleasure of reading a few of her books more than once, so I can attest to that personally!! While this book is a little shorter than I am used to by this author, IT FITS! I think if it was any longer it would have taken away from the story and feel too contrived or like the author was adding in scenes just to add to the word count. But again, that shows just how smart & talented T.F. is! She shares the story the characters want to share, what she herself wants to tell, and in my opinion, that is another example of why I love, Love, LOVE her books and think you will too!!
This is the second book in this series and the first time I’ve read this author. I found this book to easily be read as a standalone but had to get the first in the series and read it too. “Lunar Shadows” continues on with the new world, well more like a parallel world to earth called Tapestry. Both Earth and Tapestry are connected with magic but only the Drae have the magic ability to cross the veil into the human world and back. Zana is our heroine in this story; she is a half-blood psychic, unfortunately most don’t believe in her abilities. Shadow is an ambassador to the queen for the goblins, he has taken some time off to visit his uncle and join the festival, he has been judged by most as a deserter of his race even though they never really accepted him because of his half-blood. Shadow and Zana come together to find a murderer and strangely it was lust at first site. I personally liked that these two got together, to me they made a perfect fit, they both have been alone and never really fit in anywhere until now. Alone Zana has proven herself to be brave, strong, a survivor. Even though Shadow has been training with the queens guardsmen and is very strong, he too has been alone. I liked that they both have been strong on their own but together they are unstoppable just the way a team should be. I have not read the first book in the series yet, but I liked learning about the market place as well as the little goblin community, though it wasn’t talked about as much I liked hearing about the drae kingdom and hope to learn more in future books. As much as I like the characters in this story I did find the writing to have some gaps and found myself going back to reread some parts to see if I just missed something. I kept asking the book questions it obviously could not answer. But would I still recommend this book to others? Yes I would, to those who like fast-paced murder mysteries with a paranormal twist. I would also read the next in the series as well; this world is a fun world that I would really like to visit again.
*** I voluntarily received this ARC for an honest review via the author, this is my honest opinion and has not been influenced by the author or Publishers in anyway.***
*voluntarily and honestly reviewed the ARC I received from the author*
3.5 for me because story-wise it's a pretty good 4 stars but personally it's docked down half a star.
Z and Shadow come together under unfortunate circumstances, but between a half-blood psychic and a tagged deserter of his race, there's really not much to work on alone, you know? Lunar Shadows zooms into the life of goblins and trolls at the Market, and it's Z who starts us off on a murder investigation, quickly followed by Shadow's arrival and their combined grief over losing a loved one. It's lust at first sight with these strangers but as they prepare for a memorial, secrets will be revealed and the last thing either expects is to be tested...
I seesaw between a 3 and 4 with this one. The first book in the series was pretty cool and it set up the world that Lunar Shadows is a part of. It certainly helped me with the world building, making it easier to delve more into the Market that Fallen had visited for a short while. While the series took a closer look and settled on a goblin town, Shadow connected the small village with his current life in the drae kingdom, which was cool. I don't know what exactly didn't do it for me, but overall, it was a teeny repetitive, with info dumping in places that personally slowed down the story for me. It is a standalone, though, so I do see why it'd be necessary, but it still seemed a bit much.
Would I recommend this? If you love fast-paced murder mysteries and fun sex, sure. Would I read the next book? Hell yes, because while the books individually did or didn't work for me, I'm seriously liking the world of Earth and Tapestry and want to explore more of the world Walsh has to offer.
Zana is half human and half goblin so does not fit into either world. She lives in the world of Tapestry and makes an income trading as a fortune teller in the market run by Klurt. Behind some of her fortunes are the prophetic dreams she has and their usefulness comes to a head during the Lunar Festival when there is tragic death in the community. She also has to deal with an ex still not taking no for an answer, and the appearance of a hunky Guardian from the kingdom called Shadow who has come to visit his Uncle. She then has a premonition about Shadow's death and becomes determined to prevent it all costs. Shadow wonders if Zana was involved in the murder and then when she announces that she has had a premonition of his death, he can't work out if her insistence on protecting him is sweet or insulting. As Shadow and Zana close in on the murderer they find themselves in danger. Will they survive this investigation and will they still have each other at the end?
Wow - this was a roller coaster of action, romance, and passion. Well written and easy to understand it was an enchanting world of goblins fighting each other whilst also finding love. It was easy to imagine the characters, world and situations that they found themselves in as everything came to life on the page. I'm looking forward to the next story in the series now so I can understand more of their world.
I am a fan of Ms. Walsh’s and was glad to be given access to this latest book. Zana has dreams about people when they are about to die, but when she tries to save the life of one of her friends, he doesn’t believe her and is murdered. His nephew Shadow is coming to town to visit, and arrives right after his uncle is murdered. Will they find the killer and maybe find love, or will Zana’s dream of Shadow’s death come true? As is all of this author’s books, her latest release is well-written and a great book! I really liked the attraction between the main characters, and I really found the pace of the book to be just right. And, I really enjoyed the plot; I haven’t read the first book in the series (so don’t hesitate if you haven’t) and now I’m anxious to learn more about this world. Zana was a great character and I loved how she decided to stay, and why she decided to stay in the community she was in (don’t want to give too many spoilers). This was a great read, and if you like paranormal romance, you will love this book! Highly recommend! Thanks to the author for the e-copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
Zana has prophetic dreams, and she knows she can stop the horrible futures she sees. She just has to figure out how. Her latest vision show's the death of a gorgeous Guardian named Shadow, but when one of his family members is murdered, he's determined to find the culprit. He doesn't like the idea of the beautiful Zana acting as his protector but she isn't going to give him a choice. It isn't the best time for an investigation with the Lunar Festival going on, but will they discover something that could kill them both as well?
This is one of my favorite worlds from author T.F. Walsh. We have the Wart Market with all its strange and magical things and the beautiful little village where Zana lives on the outskirts as an outsider. All the little details make this fantasy land stand out in the genre. Zana is a unique heroine being gypsy-like and half-goblin. I love her spunk and her exotic personality. Shadow cannot resist her even with all his own troubles. It's fast-paced and original. I can't wait for more in this world!
This was a great, quick, cute read! I love the world that the author put together. This was my first read from T.F. Walsh but won't be my last! There are two worlds, Earth and Tapestry. Tapestry has a lot of fantastical beings from goblins to trolls to Dragon shifters. This one happens to be about goblins. Zana is a half goblin who doesn't feel welcome in either world. She looks too human for the goblins and too different for the humans. She makes her home at Warts Market where Klurt, a father figure, accepts her. Klurt's nephew, Shadow, comes to town and all hell breaks loose. Zana is a strong character, she isn't whiney and gets things done. Shadow is still trying to find his way as a goblin and finds it with Zana. They have instant chemistry and soon bond over grief. Together they were amazing. The pacing was a bit fast throughout the book, but didn't really take away from the story! I wish there was more Zana and Shadow and look forward to reading more from this author!
Lunar Shadows (The Guardians Series Book 2) By T.F. Walsh
*Disclaimer: I received this book as an ARC from Enticing Journey Book Promotions. The following review is my own with no input, promises, nor compensation from Enticing Journey or the author*.
This was a fairly fast read, that is entertaining and not exactly predictable. I really liked the interactions between Zana and Shadow. I also genuinely liked how the author brought about Zana’s realizations bout herself and how her community, especially the younger generation, viewed her. It starts off fairly quickly with a lot of action and keeps going strong throughout the book. I honestly wasn’t sure how I would like this book as the character type is not my general go-to for reading. I tend to skip over books of this type, not necessarily the paranormal part, because I love those, but the actual mix of ogre’s, trolls, shifters, and humans, I really wasn’t sure what to expect, however, it was completely worth the time and I will be reading more from this author as soon as possible.
Zana wants to believe the premonitions she has of people's death are an opportunity to save them but her warnings go unheeded and when someone she's close to dies she starts to believe it's a curse not a gift. Shadow has returned to visit his adopted uncle to find he's been murdered, determined to find the killer before he returns to the Kingdom he finds himself thrown together with Zana when she refuses to leave his side after a premonition that foretells his death. This author has done it again, with interesting characters,danger, excitement and an intense attraction that leaves you breathless, she has created a story that totally immerses you and leaves you wanting more.
Received a copy through instafreebie. Writing a voluntary review
I didn't read the first in the series but it didn't stop me from enjoying the relationship between Zane and Shadow. These two characters will pull you in and have you rooting for their happiness. There is suspense and secrets. What else would you expect with a relationship between the outcast and an orphan? Look forward to reading more of the guardians series.
Lunar Shadows was a great, well-written, fast-paced read. It had action, suspense and romance. Zana and Shadow were great together. Really enjoyed the story. Received an ARC and I'm leaving a voluntary review.
Another wonderful read by this author!! I love this new series involving earth and Tapestry!!! With Zana feeling out of place around humans and goblins alike she has become a very independent woman and she tries to use her gift to save those she loves. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
A tantalizing paranormal tale of murder, mayhem, deceit, and the true power of love…
Lunar Shadows is the second installment in the Guardians series by T.F. Walsh, and my first experience reading this authors work. I am a huge fan of paranormal romance, and was enticed and intrigued by the blurb for this book. The story of a young woman that has the power of “sight”, her premonitions showing her the inevitable demise of those around her. Unsure if this is a great gift, or a terrible curse, Zana decides to try and save those she sees in her dreams. When her attempt still ends in tragedy, things go from bad to worse as the evil corrupting her town reveals just how vile and depraved it truly is. Complicating matters is the commandingly sexy Shadow that has returned to the village to visit his Uncle, only to find devastation and death. Realizing they need to work together to find the evil in their midst, Zana and Shadow quickly realize there is much more than a common goal between them. Their chemistry is wicked hot, and immediately explosive. Will their growing attraction help or hinder the investigation, and will they find their true mate in the process?
I enjoyed Lunar Shadows, and the world that T.F. Walsh has introduced to me with this novel. A unique group of characters, their world unlike anything I have read before. I was excited to see what would happen within this world of goblins and trolls, and found Zana to be very relatable. Though it was a new and intriguing world for me, I was left a little cold with the execution of the story. I found it a little hard to follow at times, and the storyline seemed a bit rushed at times. The character development was good, but lacked the depth I had hoped for. All in all, though, it was a fun and exciting tale within a world I wouldn’t mind re-visiting.
This is the first book I've read by this author and it absolutely won't be the last. Ms Walsh transports you into the world of goblins, trolls and anything in between where anything and everything can happen. This book goes on a journey with Zana and Shadow and how they find love.
Zana has premonitions of people's deaths and she wants to figure out how to stop them. When her father figure doesn't believe in her vision and winds up dead, Zana is crushed. She starts to believe it's a curse rather than a gift. Shadow has been away for four years living in the kingdom. Thought to be a sell-out by his own kind he is looking forward to visiting his adoptive uncle that is until he sees Zana crouched over his dead uncle. When Zana has a vision of Shadow's death she is stuck on him like glue. She has to prevent Shadow's death just to prove her gift's not a curse. Throw in the mix there is the Lunar Festival where goblins find their mates and Zana's evil ex and this makes for an explosive story. Will Zana be able to prevent Shadow's death? Will they find out who killed his uncle and her father figure?
** I voluntarily read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review **
A very enjoyable short romantic read. Some magic and a lot of fate. I love that the romance isn’t about humans. Instead we have a handsome goblin with a chivalrous side and a half goblin and half human with the ability to read fortunes. They are brought together when the one person they both care about is killed and they must protect each other to find the killer.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of the book.
Nice read good storyline. Fate has a way of stepping up and taking you by surprise when you least expect it. Zana has a premonition about her friend and mentor she tries to warn him but he won't listen. Shadow has come home to visit his adopted Uncle only to find him gone. Follow Zana and Shadow on their quest to find truths.
This was a great story and an entirely different way of looking at goblins. Zana and Shadow were thrown together when his Uncle and her mentor was murdered. In the process of trying to solve his murder they found themselves in all sorts of difficulties. The story was well written, descriptive and exciting. I want to read more of the series after finishing this book.
Second book in this series and I can not get enough of it, looking forward to the next book in this series. This is a story of deception, murder, danger and love, this book kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next. I was gifted a copy and because I liked the book so much I also bought.
yum.. yum..yum... im not entirely sure i have more words... lol this is sexy.. this is hott.. this is wonderful and so much fun.. it is a wonderfully written story with a lot of fast paced things going on.. it keeps you curious as to what is next... i loved it and im glad i got to review it
I enjoyed reading this book. I liked the world building and the strong hero and heroine. Both thought of themselves as outcasts but were more part of the community than many others. I look forward to reading more books in this series.
This was a cute story but not really filling. It was just ok. It didn't really draw me in or make me love the chars but a nice read by itself but not gonna buy anymore.