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The Vow

(Black Arrowhead #1)

Dannika Dark (Goodreads Author),

Nicole Poole (Narrator)

4.48 · Rating details · 682 ratings · 136 reviews

Sometimes a wolf has to stand alone to find out what he’s made of.
Book 1

Melody is an ambitious entrepreneur who has always loved the thrill of a new adventure, but she’s about to get more than she bargained for when the only way to save her business is to secure a deal with a powerful tribal leader. Running Horse, Oklahoma, isn’t on the map, and Mel is about as lost as a S ...more

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Dec 28, 2020 Mikky (Nocturnal Predators Reviews) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: audio-books, read-in-2020, audible

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We have a Lakota book! Not only ONE book but a SERIES of BOOKS that are coming! Stans We. Have. Succeeded! This book was everything I wanted and imagined for Lakota and SO much more. I'm ecstatic about where this is going and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book!

Melody is a sassy, spunky woman who knows what she wants and will be very direct about it. I loved that she could make Lakota blush! It was so sweet and adorable and I just wanted to hug them and protect them from the big bad author who still has a few more books to drag them through.

I was expecting Lakota to be straightforward and speak his mind but not to the degree that actually happened in the book. The book just made that personality trait of his SO much better. I was in tears at one point at the almost end with how much I was laughing! It was amazing. He's also such a good, honorable, and sweet guy but can turn into a killing machine if someone he loves is in danger.

The ending was tear-worthy and so, so, so sweet! I don't know what will happen from here but I'm very excited to be on this journey!

A Note: I want to throw some conspiracy theories out there in regards to where this book may be going. I think that Lakota will end up out of retirement and embroiled in a high-stakes case with the characters in the Crossbreed series. We all know that this author likes to leave little hints and do subtle crossovers within her already complex storylines. My reasoning for this is because she's started this series while still releasing books in the Crossbreed series simultaneously considering her usual MO is to start and finish a series before moving onto a different set of characters in the same world. Please take everything in this paragraph with a big grain of salt!

P.S. Is it just me or is a paranormal romance series set on the tribe members finding their mates sounding better and better? #PrettyPlease

The Audio Book:

Nicole Poole is my favorite narrator of all time! Love, love, love her narrations! Every character was distinguishable from each other. ...more

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Dec 01, 2020 TJ rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2020-reads, contemporary, contemporary-romance, paranormal

By far not the best in the Mageri universe but not the worst either. It’s been five years since the original Seven series published so it was hard to remember many of the characters and back-story that led to and inhabited this 2nd generation. I had to do some digging and re-acquaint myself a bit. Once I figured out who was who, though, it was much more enjoyable to read.

I loved Lakota’s character - have since he first graced the pages in the previous series (he is one I never forgot!) Melody wa ...more

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Nov 30, 2020 Nadene (Totally Addicted to Reading) rated it really liked it

The Vow by Dannika Dark is the first book in the Black Arrowhead series. It is a spin-off from the author’s Seven series. I three of her books from the Seven series, but never had the chance to complete the series. The thing I remembered most about both books was the ability to read them as standalones. Therefore, when the opportunity came for me to listen to the Vow, I did not hesitate.

The author did an excellent job in developing and explaining the world, so readers new to the author’s work wo The Vow by Dannika Dark is the first book in the Black Arrowhead series. It is a spin-off from the author’s Seven series. I three of her books from the Seven series, but never had the chance to complete the series. The thing I remembered most about both books was the ability to read them as standalones. Therefore, when the opportunity came for me to listen to the Vow, I did not hesitate.

The author did an excellent job in developing and explaining the world, so readers new to the author’s work would have no difficulty following.

Melody Cole is shifter and a businesswoman. She, along with her best friend, Hope, is in preparation mode for the commencement of their new business. A business which caters only to shifters. However, their plans hit a snag when one of their suppliers tried to take advantage of them. Securing another supplier meant taking a trip, and Melody opted to go to Oklahoma to secure a deal with a well-known jewellery maker. While making pit stop, she came face to face with Lakota, the boy who saved her life years ago. The problem though, he was no longer a boy but a sexy as hell, adult male. Despite their intense connection, they pretended not to know each other because of Lakota’s job as a bounty hunter.

The Vow not only delivered a hot and steamy romance between the hero and the heroine, but it also brought a suspenseful murder mystery to the table. Wow! What a ride, and Melody found herself smack dab in the middle of it all.

Told for alternate POVs, the story gave me insight into each of the character’s feelings. Melody is a strong, independent and determined woman, but she was a big coward when it came to commitment. Lakota on the other hand struggled with the circumstances of his birth, which made him avoid relationships.

I enjoyed the mystery element of the story. I loved how it unfolded and I like the fact it wasn’t easily solvable case. Aspects of it had me on the edge of my seat, and I was eager to learn who was behind the murders.

Narration
I have seen rave reviews about the narrator, Nicole Poole. This is my first time listening to her and I see why she is a favourite among avid audio book listeners. She brought life to the story and the characters. One could easily distinguish between the voices for each of the characters, which enhanced the listening experience for me. I would definitely listen to more of her work.

Overall, The Vow was an entertaining story. If you are a fan of paranormal romance and shifters, then you will want to give yourself a treat by grabbing this book.
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Nov 29, 2020 Lien rated it liked it

Shelves: audiobook, fantasy-paranormal, insta-love-or-like, arc-or-review-copy, 2020-100-books-reading-challenge, 3-stars, reviewed

Unfortunately, I can't say that I'm especially wowed by this book.

I don't think there was much chemistry between the main characters and it also felt like I barely knew anything about them besides the basic background. Although it's been said that I don't need to read the Seven Series beforehand, for this story I think I should have (or at least have a look at the book(s)? where Lakota and Melody made an appearance). Lakota once saved Mel when they were younger and it was mentioned a few times b ...more

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Nov 22, 2020 ☕️Kimberly rated it really liked it

Shelves: audio-2020

I love when stories tie together, or should I say moments. It is unnecessary to have listened to Dark’s other series, but I have a feeling you’ll add them to your TBR pile if you begin this.

Melody and Hope are opening up a shop and preparing for their grand opening in just a few short weeks. Their stone supplier tries to take advantage, and they set out to secure another supplier. Hope goes one way, and Melody heads to Running Horse, Oklahoma. A rainstorm and vague directions soon have her lost ...more

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Nov 29, 2020 Jennifer rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2020-audiobook-challenge

The Vow is the first book in the Black Arrowhead series and a continuation/spin-off of the Seven series. Melody is the daughter of Jericho and Lizzy the couple from Five Weeks (Seven #3) and Lakota is the son of Ivy the heroine of Four Days (Seven #4) and the adopted son of a couple in the novella, The Gift (Mageri #5.5). All of Dark's series are linked by a character or two and The Vow meshes two of her previous series with Melody, Lakota, and Hope (Melody's BFF and Lakota's half-sister). With The Vow is the first book in the Black Arrowhead series and a continuation/spin-off of the Seven series. Melody is the daughter of Jericho and Lizzy the couple from Five Weeks (Seven #3) and Lakota is the son of Ivy the heroine of Four Days (Seven #4) and the adopted son of a couple in the novella, The Gift (Mageri #5.5). All of Dark's series are linked by a character or two and The Vow meshes two of her previous series with Melody, Lakota, and Hope (Melody's BFF and Lakota's half-sister). With all that being said, Dark does a great job explaining the world and you could easily pick up with The Vow as your first Dark novel but I highly recommend all her novels. You can find a reading order at Dannika Dark's website if you want to experience these characters and the world from the beginning.

I knew if Dannika Dark was to ever revisit Melody and Lakota it would be in the form of their HEA. There was a connection between them when they were younger. He was a few years older and Melody had a crush on him and he saved her life. The Vow brings us to the pair as adults who have stayed in contact over the years through their relationship with Hope, Lakota's sister, and Melody's best friend and now business partner. The two may not have seen each other much during the years but they always ask Hope about each other when they speak with her. It's the business Melody and Hope is starting that brings Melody and Lakota face to face.

Hope makes jewelry and has lost her contact for gemstones within the Breed world, leaving her looking for a new supplier. She has three leads but only time to meet with two of the three who are in Texas. The third and the one who Hope really wants to work with is in Oklahoma. Melody agrees to meet with the one in OK. That's where she runs into Lakota, on the tribe land where the gemstone dealer lives. But because Melody is not of Native blood he will not agree to work with the girls.

Lakota is a bounty hunter and is working a case on the tribe's land. It took him a while to get into the good graces with the tribe because he only has Native American blood from his mother. His blue eyes remind the others he is not part of the tribes. Melody and Lakota agree to act as though they don't know each other so Lakota's undercover status is not blown.

There is a serial killer loose killing shifter women and at first, all the clues point to someone within the tribe Lakota has befriended. As the case gets more dangerous for Melody, it becomes apparent someone is trying to frame the tribe in order to start a war between shifters who are not tribe members and the tribe.

The Vow is chock-full of action, mystery, romance, and a sexy hero who has been in love with the strong heroine since they first met all those years ago and a heroine who tries to deny the fact she too is in love with the hero. Fans of Dark's Seven series will enjoy the ride to their HEA and the cameos from the earlier books. I look forward to more stories within the Black Arrowhead series, I can only guess we will get more HEA for the kids from the Seven series who are now adults, like Hope and Melody's twin brothers Lenon and Hendrix (yes they are named after the real-world musicians because their dad was a rock star).

Poole is the reason Dark is an audio-only author for me. I cannot rave enough about Nicole Poole’s narration performance for all of Dark's titles and she brought her A-game for the first book in the Black Arrowhead series. She masterly voices all the characters from the female to the male. ...more

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Nov 24, 2020 Olivia Wildenstein rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Loved this audiobook!
Dannika Dark is one of my favorite PNR authors, and she didn't disappoint with Melody and Lakota's story.
Narration was great, although I would love to hear different narrators, because Dark has used Poole for each one of her books, so everyone sounds the same. ...more

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Dec 03, 2020 Lorna rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, favorite-series, paranormal-favorites, mystery, favorite-authors

Story 4.5 stars rounded up. Dannika Dark has given us Lakota and Melody’s love story-finally. It was everything that I wanted for their story. It’s a romance, but also a mystery. It’s also about best friends, family and fulfilling a dream. Indian shifter lore and world building only added to the story and kept me interested and reading.

If you don’t already know, Lakota first shows up in the Mageri world book, The Gift. Melody first shows up in the Seven series as the daughter of one of the shif ...more

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Dec 22, 2020 Linda (un)Conventional Bookworms rated it it was amazing

Shelves: adult, arc, audiobooks, fantasy, romance, review-books, fave-series, urban-fantasy, fave-author, tantor

*I received a free copy of The Vow from Tantor Media. This has in no way influenced my voluntary review which is honest and unbiased.*

The Vow is set in the Magiverse, which means that I was familiar with the universe and some of the side characters as I started listening. It is completely possible to start this novel without having read or listened to any other books set in this universe, though.

There is a mystery, and there is action, as well as romance and some paranormal characters. I love Da ...more

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Jan 06, 2021 Lola marked it as dnf

Setting this one aside for now. Narrator is great, but the story isn't gripping me for some reason. Might return to it when i am in a different reading mood. ...more

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Dec 06, 2020 Ez rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, favourites, paranormal-and-fantasy, 5-stars

I'm a fan of this author's Seven series and while Seven Years (the first book in the series) is one of my favourite Shifter romances and, in my humble opinion, the best book in the series, The Vow is on par with it. A big call, I know, but it was that good. The story line was relatively simple and the romance took place in a short amount of time, not including the fact that the couple have known each other since childhood, but the world building that this author does so well gave the book depth. I'm a fan of this author's Seven series and while Seven Years (the first book in the series) is one of my favourite Shifter romances and, in my humble opinion, the best book in the series, The Vow is on par with it. A big call, I know, but it was that good. The story line was relatively simple and the romance took place in a short amount of time, not including the fact that the couple have known each other since childhood, but the world building that this author does so well gave the book depth. This not only brought the characters and plot to life, but made Melody and Lakota's story meaningful and really beautiful in parts. The author has taken a familiar, paranormal theme and turned it on its head just enough to make it its own, including a virgin Hero (who saw that coming? Excuse the pun lol). Just a quick FYI, although this book does refer to some events from the Seven series, you can certainly get away with reading it as a standalone. I haven't read the latter books for a while and have forgotten a lot of details but didn't feel as though I needed to go back and refresh my memory as the writing and story between the couple made the novel stand on its own two feet.

Lakota is thirty and Melody is twenty-four (or thereabouts). The latter is starting her own business venture with her best friend, Hope, who also happens to be Lakota's younger sister. This is their first big opportunity to stand on their own two feet and show their family they can be successful after leaving their packs. When Hope's jewellery supplier falls through, the women are forced to try and come up with a solution in a short amount of time as their grand opening is fast approaching. Melody volunteers to meet with Shikoba, a tribal leader in rural Oklahoma notorious for not dealing with outsiders. Shortly after arriving, she runs into Lakota who's a bounty hunter. He pretends not to know her and they part ways, but of course, fate has other ideas and they're quickly reunited. In this neck of the woods, tensions between tribal and white Shifters run high with a lot of animosity and outdated notions, not to mention blatant racism. With a serial killer on the loose and Shikoba's tribe possibly shielding the killer, Lakota and Melody's lives are thrown together but are there too many obstacles in the way of their connection and deep attraction to each other?

This book ticked a lot of boxes for me. A bit of a slow burn relationship, great character and plot development, good dialogue, some humour, an intense, steamy romance and a bit of suspense with a who dunnit thrown in for good measure. I loved the depth Shikoba's Shifter tribe added to the story and I hope they're revisited in future novels. I loved Melody and Lakota as main characters. As mentioned above, Lakota was a virgin and while this wasn't a huge focus in the book, I loved that the author did this as too often its the other way around. He's protective and just all-round delicious throughout the book - a perfect mix of tough and sweet. Melody was also a solid character. She had a strong character without being obnoxious and her insecurities and free spirit shone. There were a few scenes between the couple that were hot as Hades and super intense, adding to the story rather than just being chucked in for gratuitous steam.

If you're a fan of the Seven series, you'll get to catch up with familiar characters, some more than others. Naturally, I would have liked a bit from some of them, but even if the book was saturated with cameos it still wouldn't have been enough for me lol. They didn't detract from Melody and Lakota's story, which was great. I found it a bit strange that Lakota's adoptive father was mentioned a bit but not his mother. Just a small thing. Without spoiling too much, I found the premise for the happy couple's relationship to progress a bit ridiculous and bordered a bit too closely to a fake fiancee romance, but again, that was just a personal preference.

This story really grabbed me. I thought the writing was almost perfect with its fluency and from the first couple of chapters, it pulled me under. It's hard to describe, but some parts were old-worldly and almost had a spiritual essence, maybe because it was set in a rural location amongst tribes where time had moved more slowly? I'm not sure but whatever it was, I really enjoyed it. The twist towards the end was great and I didn't pick it. I finished the book not being entirely sure what the Vow was which made me laugh a bit to myself (it's subtlety has obviously been lost on me and gone straight over my head unless it's referring to declarations between the couple?). This was a cracker of a first book for a new series from this author and I can't wait for the next one (while she's furiously writing more Crossbreed books, of course ;) It'll be getting filed in my Favourites folder to be reread for sure. ...more

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Dec 01, 2020 Jenn rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, paranormal, shifters-vampires-witches, audio

The Vow was thoroughly entertaining.

Melody and her best friend Hope are opening a store together. They have just separated from their packs (a rite of passage) and are embarking on a huge goal for themselves. When Hope finds her gem supplier is price-gouging she starts a desperate search for a new supplier. Mel offers to help with the supplier interviews and to travel to a small nowhere town in Oklahoma to meet one of the potential new sources. She never expected to run into Hope's half-brother The Vow was thoroughly entertaining.

Melody and her best friend Hope are opening a store together. They have just separated from their packs (a rite of passage) and are embarking on a huge goal for themselves. When Hope finds her gem supplier is price-gouging she starts a desperate search for a new supplier. Mel offers to help with the supplier interviews and to travel to a small nowhere town in Oklahoma to meet one of the potential new sources. She never expected to run into Hope's half-brother Lakota. She also never expected to walk into such a backwoods small town with so much racist/speciesist/nativist? goings ons.

Lakota is a bounty hunter on assignment in Running Horse, Oklahoma. There is a serial killer on the loose and shifter women are the target. He is undercover in the town's native pack trying to sus out the culprit when a blast from the past, Melody shows up. Soon there are multiple murders on both sides. Can he solve the mystery of who is behind the deaths while keeping Mel safe and out of harm's way?

Now, just a little disclaimer here, this is my first book by Dannika Dark. Yes, yes. I know. I am late to the party. I keep meaning to start the Seven series and this was just the kick in the pants I needed. I will say this can absolutely be read as a stand-alone. While I'm sure that once I read the Seven series I will get more of the background crossreferences but I didn't feel left out. Maybe because this was the first in the series? But either way, you should be fine.

Nicole Poole on narration was fab. I really dug her voices and her intonations and inflections were just on point.

The relationship between Mel and Lakota was a fairly slow burn and I quite enjoyed that the paranormal mystery aspect was at the forefront versus the side story. I honestly didn't know the culprit until way farther into the story than normal. I was just entertained. I do wish we had maybe a bit more romance between Lakota and Mel but maybe that would have detracted from the story itself. I definitely wanted more of a long-term HEA between the two but maybe that will shake out more in later books.

The Vow is definitely a great start to a new series and I am absolutely looking forward to more in the Black Arrowhead series!

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.* ...more

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Dec 08, 2020 Katherine Paschal rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: supernatural, romance, suspense, audiobook, mystery, werewolves

I will admit that I would have loved more of the book told from Lakota's point of view since I adore dual narration in my romance stories. Maybe a handful of times the story was narrated from Lakota and I would have loved more (like equal amounts as Melody) or none at all since this tiny taste just made me want more.

I really enjoyed the narrator, she did a great job of giving all the character's their own voices and personalities while at the same time making sure that Melody was the focus of t ...more

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Dec 01, 2020 Megan (BookWifeReviews) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

"And boom goes the dynamite"-Wheeler

No this book isn't about Wheeler but if you've read the book, you know exactly why I quoted him.

I loved this book so so much! I loved being back in the Mageriverse. I am going back and rereading all the books now. I think we have all wanted to know more about Lakota from the second he popped up in this story. I am so glad that the author gave us his story. Melody is the daughter of one of the couples from the Seven series... and I loved her. She was so down t ...more

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Dec 04, 2020 Mr H rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Awesome

Yet another great book from Dannika. I've loved the Seven series and I'm so glad that we get to experience all the characters again in this new series/off shoot. This book like all the ones before, will keep your interest with humor, romance and action, oh and sometimes even tears...... I'm not ashamed to admit I've shed a few before. Lakota and Melody have featured in previous books (Seven series) and you could feel their connection even then, so I was very happy when they finally got th ...more

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Dec 11, 2020 Scratch rated it liked it · review of another edition

Dannika Dark's books are a guilty pleasure for me. And I am reading them "wrong," because I haven't read much of anything published before the Crossbreed series.

There are two major problems with Dannika Dark books.

1) She intersperses her own made-up magical species alongside the kind of typical, standard species you regularly see in urban fantasy novels. It's not that weird that she includes her own personal take on vampires; literally hundreds, if not thousands, of authors already do that. No ...more

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Aug 20, 2020 Danielle (Danniegurl) marked it as to-read · review of another edition

Shelves: magic-witches-ect, wolves-shifters, paranormal-romance, waiting-for-next, not-yet-published

Yay!!! Part of the Seven series/world!!!!!!!

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Aug 20, 2020 Donna marked it as to-read · review of another edition

Yes!!! I am so excited!!!!!!

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Dec 11, 2020 kc (4saintjude) rated it liked it

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Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

3.5 hearts

I try not to read reviews for new books. Because I know how that sounds coming from a book reviewer, and I certainly appreciate anyone who is willing to read my reviews, allow me to clarify; I try not to read reviews on books I am already planning on reading. Those books are by authors I know, series I love, or recomm ...more

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Dec 09, 2020 Sheri Ross rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Sweet romantic mystery

I was so looking forward to Melody and Lakota’s story and Dannika didn’t disappoint. The chemistry between those two was amazing! They have so much shared history and the moments of memories from each of them shows how much they have cared about each other for years. There’s danger and romance and a mystery to solve. I loved the little moments between the two of them that clearly shows how much they love each other even if they didn’t realize it at the time. Like when Mel’ ...more

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Dec 05, 2020 Silver James rated it it was amazing

Shelves: keeper, paranormal, audio-books, urban-fantasy, 2020-books-read, library, romance

The Vow (Black Arrowhead, #1; Mageriverse #15) by Dannika Dark

I first discovered Dannika Dark when I saw a blurb for SEVEN YEARS, the first book in her Seven series. I enjoyed the world but for some reason, dropped out of it by the time ONE SECOND was released. I rediscovered the Breed world when I saw a blurb for THE VOW. And I'm happy there's a new spin-off series set in this world. It's been years but I had no trouble finding the rhythm of the world or remembering previous characters. Melody and Lakota have a long history. His half-sister is her be ...more

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Dec 08, 2020 Hollie rated it liked it · review of another edition

2.5

I loved the Mageri series, so I was excited to read this story set in the same world. It wasn't a bad novel, and I found it pretty easy to read. But I guessed the bad guy behind the killings pretty early and the characters were too perfect for me. They're the kind of characters whose flaws are they are too fierce in their love for others, too responsible, and things like that. I find those sort of characters a little boring. The romantic tension seemed forced and not very serious.

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Dec 08, 2020 Theresa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

The Vow (Black Arrowhead Series Book 1)
by Dannika Dark
This is a new take on shape shifters with wider animal types then just werewolves. The tribes and beliefs are made up, but Dannika does a great job in indicating the history of this world. The story shows how misunderstandings can cause more problems than expected by the characters. A set of shifter girls are starting their own business, but there are more stumbling blocks in their way than just starting a new business. When a supplier tries ...more

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Dec 07, 2020 Terika rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Lakota and Melody! Amazing!

What a great pair to start off a new series. We have met both Lakota and Melody in past books. They were babies and then kids and then teens in those books. Well folks Lakota is now 30 and Melody is 25. All grown up and ready to live their lives. I don't want to give away anything so this is going to be a vague review. Dannika Dark is my favorite author and I have loved her books. The world she has created for her series is perfect. Her writing skills are impecable. Ch ...more

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Dec 01, 2020 Kimberly rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Dannika does it again

I'm terrible with reviews. I just can't convey whats in my mind and my heart. But when I read such a wonderful story from a talented artist, I have to say something.

Lakota and Mel have known each other all of their lives but haven't seen each other for many years. Mel and her best friend leave their packs to make a life on their own and open a boutique together. Lakota's life as a bounty hunter doesn't keep him home for long. So when Mel travels to back woods Oklahoma for a ...more

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Dec 05, 2020 Lisa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Wow what a great beginning to a new story
I actually count out this book down had me hook line and sinker
Perfectly written and exciting so much passion in all the right ways. Loved this book so very much well worth the read

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Dec 20, 2020 Ahana M Rao (Heart’s Content) is currently reading it · review of another edition

Shelves: arcs, tbr-arcs, romance, fantasy, paranormal, netgally-arcs, audiobooks, adult

*Received an ARC of the audiobook from publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review! Thank you!*

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Dec 01, 2020 Rebecca Goss rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I’m a devoted fan of this author’s work. I’ve read everything and each time, I decide that particular book to be my favorite. Not that I am fickle but, they are all so endearing. The characters of Lakota and Melody were introduced long ago in the Seven Series. It is not necessary to have read that series previously but it will enhance and enrich your enjoyment of this book. Melody is ambitious and driven. She is the co-owner and best friend of Lakota’s sister and needs a business arrangement wit ...more

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Nov 24, 2020 Allie Felix rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Another amazing read from Dannika!! I absolutely love the breed world and was so excited when I learned that there would be another series. I was even more stoked to learn that these characters were familiar :)

Melody and Lakota’s story was not what I expected but was perfect! It’s so nice to see them as adults and pursuing their dreams! I’m excited to see which other characters are getting a story in this series! I love all the Native American shifter tribe world building. It was something I lo ...more

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Dec 04, 2020 Stephanie Panach rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I am a huge Dannika Dark fan - so this review may be a little biased - but I have honestly been hoping for a book like this for what feels like forever. Melody and Lakota are characters from the Seven Series and Mageri Series. If you haven't read those series - you can 100% start with this book because it does stand apart from those books. Reading those series is totally worth the investment because they are awesome and will give you an even greater appreciation for this book - but this book can I am a huge Dannika Dark fan - so this review may be a little biased - but I have honestly been hoping for a book like this for what feels like forever. Melody and Lakota are characters from the Seven Series and Mageri Series. If you haven't read those series - you can 100% start with this book because it does stand apart from those books. Reading those series is totally worth the investment because they are awesome and will give you an even greater appreciation for this book - but this book can be read as a starting point as well.

Melody is definitely a free spirit - she is 25, incredibly creative and talented. She and her best friend Hope are trying to open a boutique but have run into a major issue with their supplier of gemstones for Hope's work. As a result Melody has to travel to Oklahoma to meet with a dealer. Melody is very brave - and maybe a little bit reckless - but she is also a pretty smart business woman. When she gets to Oklahoma she gets drawn in to a major drama involving the locals - and Lakota is at the center of it all.

Lakota has been working as a bounty hunter and is working a case undercover when Melody appears back in his life. The two have always been connected - any time one has needed saving, the other appears. This is definitely a case where fate keeps bringing them together.

Seeing them together is pretty awesome. There is really never any question - from an outside perspective - that they are meant to be together. The only question is can they get out of their own heads to see that for themselves. Or at least for Melody to see it. The storyline is fast paced and even though the villain isn't really too hard to guess - it is still a good mystery.

Overall - I definitely recommend this for fans of urban fantasy/paranormal romance and especially for other Dannika Dark fans like me! I listened to the Audio version of this book - and I love Nicole Poole as a narrator for this and for the other series. She always brings me right back into this world.

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, but these opinions are all my own. ...more

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Dannika Dark is a USA TODAY Bestselling author and Audie Awards Finalist of urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels.

THE MAGERI SERIES is an exciting urban fantasy romance about a young woman's claim to immortality. Passionate, humorous, dark, and full of unpredictable twists, the Mageri series will take you on an unforgettable journey of love, friendship, and the hidden power within us all. C ...more