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Lizzie Grace #8
Broken Bonds
The winds of change are finally whispering through the Faelan Werewolf Reservation...
Lizzie Grace is doing her utmost to ignore the portents of doom, wanting nothing more than enjoy her life and her time with Aiden O'Connor while she still can. But the song of the once unprotected and very powerful wellspring still washes across the distant shores of darkness, and it continues to draw evil to the reservation.
The one that arrives this time is different from the others. Not only is it skilled in magic, but its kills are very specific. Very targeted. As the brutal deaths mount up and she, Monty, and Aiden struggle to find answers and stop the killings, Lizzie begins to suspect there's more to this particular evil than meets the eye.
Especially when it helps save the life of a child.
But the biggest threat to Lizzie comes not in the form of evil, but rather the changes whispered on the wind.
Because the werewolf Aiden once asked to be his wife has finally arrived back in the reservation.
And she's determined to get her man.
Lizzie Grace is doing her utmost to ignore the portents of doom, wanting nothing more than enjoy her life and her time with Aiden O'Connor while she still can. But the song of the once unprotected and very powerful wellspring still washes across the distant shores of darkness, and it continues to draw evil to the reservation.
The one that arrives this time is different from the others. Not only is it skilled in magic, but its kills are very specific. Very targeted. As the brutal deaths mount up and she, Monty, and Aiden struggle to find answers and stop the killings, Lizzie begins to suspect there's more to this particular evil than meets the eye.
Especially when it helps save the life of a child.
But the biggest threat to Lizzie comes not in the form of evil, but rather the changes whispered on the wind.
Because the werewolf Aiden once asked to be his wife has finally arrived back in the reservation.
And she's determined to get her man.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 26, 2021
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Keri Arthur
100 books6,002 followersKeri Arthur, author of the New York Times bestselling Riley Jenson, Guardian series, has now written more than 25 books. She's received several nominations in the Best Contemporary Paranormal category of the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Awards, and recently won RT's Career Achievement Award for urban fantasy. She lives in Melbourne with her daughter and two crazy dogs
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November 6, 2021
And isn't my heart breaking!
This chapter of Lizzie's life was full of anticipation and a dread for what was to come, again combined with the sides stories that Ms Arthur always manages to instil with an addiction to know the outcomes.
I love this series and I am dreading the final books but at the same time I have a need to know what is going to happen... I hate that I have to wait for the next book though!
Highly recommended!
This chapter of Lizzie's life was full of anticipation and a dread for what was to come, again combined with the sides stories that Ms Arthur always manages to instil with an addiction to know the outcomes.
I love this series and I am dreading the final books but at the same time I have a need to know what is going to happen... I hate that I have to wait for the next book though!
Highly recommended!
July 7, 2022
Man, this book was really, really tough for me.
I've talked about it in my reviews for the last couple books in this series, so I don't want to beat a dead horse here, but just to sum up: I hate the relationship between Aiden and Lizzie. I hate that her life has been filled with people who don't find her to be worth their affection, and Aiden is yet another person on that list. He cares about her, but he doesn't want to. His reluctance just permeates everything about their moments together. She's not a wolf, so she's not enough for him, and he keeps her at arm's length. For the last few books, I've really struggled with it - she is a freaking awesome character, and she deserves someone that sees that, loves her, and puts her first. I don't think that will ever be Aiden. I think even if they do end up together, I'm going to hate it because it will feel like he finally just surrenders to this affection that he wishes he didn't feel, but he can't live without her so whatever, okay, fine. That's just not fucking good enough.
With the previous books, it bothered me but it was on the sidelines. With this book, it is the core around which everything revolves. So I had a really, really hard time. The toxic nature seemed to permeate everything - Aiden had a lot of stuff going on, and he absolutely kept her utterly in the dark about it because she doesn't get to be part of his life. She got hurt, and he didn't seem to care ... didn't check on her, didn't even ask. She was so obviously not a priority in his life that when he had something happening, she was sidelined entirely, not even spoken to. It hurt. I hated it.
BUT!
...
Lizzie hated it too. It took her painfully long before she started to stand up for herself. But finally. It gives me some hope.
Some. But I still think they'll end up together, and I still think it's likely I will hate it. But the reason I feel some hope is this:
It's still a problem, though, because Aiden has gone from a character that I liked a lot - though the circumstances were tragic - to a guy I think is a douchebag. Honestly. He hurts her A LOT. And he's casual and cavalier about it. Okay, she's not a wolf, fine. But that means he can't call and check on her? We know he was talking to Tala regularly about the case, but not her? It's like he decided oh, family stuff is going on, so Lizzie needs to be out of my life for now. Fuck that, and fuck him. He is selfish, self-absorbed, and even if he comes around now I will still think she deserves better unless he does something huge (like, tells his complete bag of shit mother to die in a fucking fire). Because he also uses her - when he needs her for wolf stuff, he drags her in and lets her hurt herself to help them ... and then pushes her right back out. Like, in this book she's fucking INJURED, in the hospital, and he literally drags her down the hall to help his brother. Doing so left her in a coma for 3 days ... in which he couldn't be bothered to care for her. He just dropped her at home and asked his friends to watch her. FUCK AIDEN. He does not deserve her, and I don't feel like he'll do anything to convince me otherwise. I think he'll just reluctantly cave and come back to her.
Meh.
But we'll see. I'm hopeful now, at least a little bit.
I've talked about it in my reviews for the last couple books in this series, so I don't want to beat a dead horse here, but just to sum up: I hate the relationship between Aiden and Lizzie. I hate that her life has been filled with people who don't find her to be worth their affection, and Aiden is yet another person on that list. He cares about her, but he doesn't want to. His reluctance just permeates everything about their moments together. She's not a wolf, so she's not enough for him, and he keeps her at arm's length. For the last few books, I've really struggled with it - she is a freaking awesome character, and she deserves someone that sees that, loves her, and puts her first. I don't think that will ever be Aiden. I think even if they do end up together, I'm going to hate it because it will feel like he finally just surrenders to this affection that he wishes he didn't feel, but he can't live without her so whatever, okay, fine. That's just not fucking good enough.
With the previous books, it bothered me but it was on the sidelines. With this book, it is the core around which everything revolves. So I had a really, really hard time. The toxic nature seemed to permeate everything - Aiden had a lot of stuff going on, and he absolutely kept her utterly in the dark about it because she doesn't get to be part of his life. She got hurt, and he didn't seem to care ... didn't check on her, didn't even ask. She was so obviously not a priority in his life that when he had something happening, she was sidelined entirely, not even spoken to. It hurt. I hated it.
BUT!
...
Lizzie hated it too. It took her painfully long before she started to stand up for herself. But finally. It gives me some hope.
Some. But I still think they'll end up together, and I still think it's likely I will hate it. But the reason I feel some hope is this:
It's still a problem, though, because Aiden has gone from a character that I liked a lot - though the circumstances were tragic - to a guy I think is a douchebag. Honestly. He hurts her A LOT. And he's casual and cavalier about it. Okay, she's not a wolf, fine. But that means he can't call and check on her? We know he was talking to Tala regularly about the case, but not her? It's like he decided oh, family stuff is going on, so Lizzie needs to be out of my life for now. Fuck that, and fuck him. He is selfish, self-absorbed, and even if he comes around now I will still think she deserves better unless he does something huge (like, tells his complete bag of shit mother to die in a fucking fire). Because he also uses her - when he needs her for wolf stuff, he drags her in and lets her hurt herself to help them ... and then pushes her right back out. Like, in this book she's fucking INJURED, in the hospital, and he literally drags her down the hall to help his brother. Doing so left her in a coma for 3 days ... in which he couldn't be bothered to care for her. He just dropped her at home and asked his friends to watch her. FUCK AIDEN. He does not deserve her, and I don't feel like he'll do anything to convince me otherwise. I think he'll just reluctantly cave and come back to her.
Meh.
But we'll see. I'm hopeful now, at least a little bit.
November 3, 2021
SPOILERS SPOILERS
I don't really care about the paranormal threat in this book for once - another evil come to the reservation, it kills people, Lizzie (with the help from Katie and Gabe) and Monty deals with it. Lizzie gets more powerful as the wild magic's connection and DNA seems to be evolve. The end.
Yes, I'm not into that... my full focus this time is about the relationship
Broken Bonds finally deal with the crux of Lizzie and Aiden's relationship problem: his inability to commit to their future. She's a witch. He's a werewolf. Those two don't mix. And Lizzie finally has enough. At the end of this book, Lizzie walks away.
And I think that is EXACTLY what she should do.
I mean, Aiden's unwillingness to think about their future - keep saying he wants Lizzie for now -- his refusal to stand up to his mother and the werewolf culture, always separating that life with Lizzie, always keeps pack secret from Lizzie ... it definitely has become tiresome. I mean, Lizzie saves his younger brother's life in this book, gosh darn it!
Now, I am still 100% certain that Lizzie and Aiden is the end-goal. I have experienced a love-interest switch in a series, but NEVER this far. It's book eight and if the author decides to introduce a new character that will be Lizzie's happily ever after, I don't think she will do it by book nine, right?
So I hope that the steps Lizzie has taken can finally make Aiden acts like he should. And I HOPE that he does it BEFORE Lizzie's change as wild magic witch "cardinal" or something (because she clearly gets more and more power) because that will only show he thinks she's worth it due to her power but not before.
On a different note.... I want more scenes of Belle and Monty because ADORABLE!!! Also, it seems that Lizzie and Belle need to go to Canberra after all for the trial of Lizzie's father.
I don't really care about the paranormal threat in this book for once - another evil come to the reservation, it kills people, Lizzie (with the help from Katie and Gabe) and Monty deals with it. Lizzie gets more powerful as the wild magic's connection and DNA seems to be evolve. The end.
Yes, I'm not into that... my full focus this time is about the relationship
Broken Bonds finally deal with the crux of Lizzie and Aiden's relationship problem: his inability to commit to their future. She's a witch. He's a werewolf. Those two don't mix. And Lizzie finally has enough. At the end of this book, Lizzie walks away.
And I think that is EXACTLY what she should do.
I mean, Aiden's unwillingness to think about their future - keep saying he wants Lizzie for now -- his refusal to stand up to his mother and the werewolf culture, always separating that life with Lizzie, always keeps pack secret from Lizzie ... it definitely has become tiresome. I mean, Lizzie saves his younger brother's life in this book, gosh darn it!
Now, I am still 100% certain that Lizzie and Aiden is the end-goal. I have experienced a love-interest switch in a series, but NEVER this far. It's book eight and if the author decides to introduce a new character that will be Lizzie's happily ever after, I don't think she will do it by book nine, right?
So I hope that the steps Lizzie has taken can finally make Aiden acts like he should. And I HOPE that he does it BEFORE Lizzie's change as wild magic witch "cardinal" or something (because she clearly gets more and more power) because that will only show he thinks she's worth it due to her power but not before.
On a different note.... I want more scenes of Belle and Monty because ADORABLE!!! Also, it seems that Lizzie and Belle need to go to Canberra after all for the trial of Lizzie's father.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 27, 2021
Keri has out done her self,
The storyline was amazing with the cafe and witch,
Action flowed nicely, all the usual characters insight and funny and loving as ever. But that ending tho,, had my heart break and wanting to cry. Didn’t want the story to end can’t wait for the next instalment
The storyline was amazing with the cafe and witch,
Action flowed nicely, all the usual characters insight and funny and loving as ever. But that ending tho,, had my heart break and wanting to cry. Didn’t want the story to end can’t wait for the next instalment
June 26, 2022
I don't think I've been as anxious reading a book as I was while reading this in a long time. I had to force myself not to skip ahead.
I really liked the conflict and angst even if it did break my heart. I'm so mad at Aiden but so proud of Lizzie for standing up for herself and walking away. I think her going to Canberra for the trial will be exactly what she needs.... space. And time for Aiden to get his head out of his ass. I hope he gets a earful and the cold shoulder from everyone when word gets out that they broke up. God hes an idiot.
Ok the Hona-oona was a great enemy/ally! Maybe my favorite so far. Who would have seen the slight alliance coming!
Now that I sped through this, I only have to wait 8 months for the next book... le sigh
I really liked the conflict and angst even if it did break my heart. I'm so mad at Aiden but so proud of Lizzie for standing up for herself and walking away. I think her going to Canberra for the trial will be exactly what she needs.... space. And time for Aiden to get his head out of his ass. I hope he gets a earful and the cold shoulder from everyone when word gets out that they broke up. God hes an idiot.
Ok the Hona-oona was a great enemy/ally! Maybe my favorite so far. Who would have seen the slight alliance coming!
Now that I sped through this, I only have to wait 8 months for the next book... le sigh
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 13, 2021
Keri Arthur is one of my favorite authors and I’m always upset that I read her stories so quickly because they draw me in and I can’t stop until I get to the end, and then it’s over and I have to wait for the next one. I really enjoy the Lizzie Grace stories, there is always a terribly evil antagonist killing people, and it takes Lizzie, her familiar Belle, cousin Monty and the werewolf Aiden O’Conner, along with others, to defeat the killer. This story contained all that and more, with Lizzie feeling that her time with Aiden is drawing inexorably to an end, no matter how much she wants to hang on to what they’ve had. Circumstances are against the witch and the werewolf, no matter how much she fights against them, he can’t change who he is and what he owes to his pack, and she’s a witch, not a werewolf. I liked that Belle has finally given in to Monty, their banter is entertaining and it’s nice to see Belle enjoying herself, and Monty gaining his heart’s desire as well. I’m glad that Lizzie has got her chosen family with Eli and Ashworth, and Belle and Monty, who always have her back. Now I’m hoping she'll find some happiness in future books, she needs to find someone who values and loves her for the awesome woman that she is. Of course I’m eagerly waiting to find out what happens in the next book, it can’t come soon enough.
February 9, 2023
3.5/5.0
Rounding up from three instead of down from four stars this time because of the curse inducing (pun totally intended) frustration I felt over both Lizzie and Aiden in this story. Lizzie because she has accepted defeat without doing or saying a single thing that might help. Good grief, at least COMMUNICATE! But no, she refuses to even tell Aiden she loves him or tell him how she feels about their relationship in anyway. Why? Because she has already decided she will get her heartbroken, so what’s the use?
And Aiden, the ostrich king of avoidance, never once tries to figure out a way to be with Lizzie permanently. I know men can be dense but I can’t imagine he truly has no clue how hurtful his actions are… well, maybe I can… because Lizzie puts on a happy face and NEVER says anything! *can you feel the steam coming out of my head, yet?* Even so, Lizzie deserves so very much more than what he is offering. It is truly hard to read (which says much about the talent this author has to wrap characters around our hearts). And, to be fair, I do understand the need for the direction of the story. I just am not happy with how they got there. Still, I can’t walk away… at least not yet.
Rounding up from three instead of down from four stars this time because of the curse inducing (pun totally intended) frustration I felt over both Lizzie and Aiden in this story. Lizzie because she has accepted defeat without doing or saying a single thing that might help. Good grief, at least COMMUNICATE! But no, she refuses to even tell Aiden she loves him or tell him how she feels about their relationship in anyway. Why? Because she has already decided she will get her heartbroken, so what’s the use?
And Aiden, the ostrich king of avoidance, never once tries to figure out a way to be with Lizzie permanently. I know men can be dense but I can’t imagine he truly has no clue how hurtful his actions are… well, maybe I can… because Lizzie puts on a happy face and NEVER says anything! *can you feel the steam coming out of my head, yet?* Even so, Lizzie deserves so very much more than what he is offering. It is truly hard to read (which says much about the talent this author has to wrap characters around our hearts). And, to be fair, I do understand the need for the direction of the story. I just am not happy with how they got there. Still, I can’t walk away… at least not yet.
December 7, 2022
3.5 - 4ish
Lizzie confronts an interesting beastie in "Broken Bonds," which is that it is not all evil. I wish more had been explored or expanded upon. Perhaps, in another book? The relationship between Lizzie and Aiden could be aggravating but I see it as a major cultural difference that I'm not sure how the author will resolve. I know readers tend to be rabidly monogamous to the first man a heroine falls in love(enters a relationship) with; yet, I welcome authors who aren't afraid to be true to their characters. (Psst! Write organically, Ms. Arthur.) Yes, I know it's hard. If any urban fantasy reader has ever read J.A. Saare's Rhiannon's Law series you know what I mean.
Lizzie confronts an interesting beastie in "Broken Bonds," which is that it is not all evil. I wish more had been explored or expanded upon. Perhaps, in another book? The relationship between Lizzie and Aiden could be aggravating but I see it as a major cultural difference that I'm not sure how the author will resolve. I know readers tend to be rabidly monogamous to the first man a heroine falls in love(enters a relationship) with; yet, I welcome authors who aren't afraid to be true to their characters. (Psst! Write organically, Ms. Arthur.) Yes, I know it's hard. If any urban fantasy reader has ever read J.A. Saare's Rhiannon's Law series you know what I mean.
October 27, 2023
Finally!!
Although I doubt this is the end of the Aiden Liaise drama, I'm so glad she has stopped settling for what he gives her, always knowing she will never come first. Knowing she's good enough for right now, but not for forever.
She finally stood up for herself!
Although I doubt this is the end of the Aiden Liaise drama, I'm so glad she has stopped settling for what he gives her, always knowing she will never come first. Knowing she's good enough for right now, but not for forever.
She finally stood up for herself!
October 29, 2021
Eight books in and still loving the Lizzie Grace series! Though, fair warning, what follows will just be a messy ramble of thoughts, not some lovely cohesive review.
I must admit, Mia's reappearance was a little anticlimactic. The build up gave the impression that big things would happen there, and while they did, her actual presence was more of a peripheral aspect of the problem, rather than her being at the epicenter of it. Like, instead of being the problem herself, Mia was relegated to being the embodiment of the problem as a whole - the problem being Aiden's insistence that he will eventually choose a wolf mate to settle down with and have children with.
I don't know, I guess the suspense surrounding Mia's return led me to believe there would be more of a direct conflict between Mia, Aiden, and Liz, yet that wasn't the case.
Moving on. In this installment, we see another great case for Lizzie and her friends to sink their teeth into. I'm loving the villains throughout this series, and the intricacies of magic and witchcraft we get to see. The dark spirit in broken bonds was a lovely intrigue just for being an example of how not all evil is wholly evil. The spirit's aversion to harming children was a great addition.
And, of course, we finally got to the heart of the matter concerning Liz's relationship with Aiden. He really frustrated me in this book, and I found myself hurting right alongside Liz. She deserves more. She deserves all the good things in life, and if Aiden isn't willing to be one of them, then he needs to just step aside and let her find the happiness she deserves.
Poor Liz has come from a family who didn't think she was good enough. Only to land in the arms of a man who says he cares, yet continues to remind her that she will never be good enough because she's not a wolf.
Yes, I get it. She went into the relationship knowing it would never be permanent. He made it clear there was never going to be a happily ever after for them. And that's fine, it is. She knew the stakes, and signed up anyway. HOWEVER! HE was the one who insisted she move in with him. HE's the one constantly brushing aside her concerns and misgivings, dismissing her fears about the future and insisting she just be content to live for now, in this moment. Worry about the future when it comes to pass. That's all well and good for Aiden because he's not sacrificing much, is he? When the future comes knocking in the form of his wolf mate, there'll be no uncertainty for him, no amount of time where he'll be lost and alone and hurting. He'll simply move right from Lizzie's arms and into his mate's. He has no concern for the future because he has no fear that he will one day, without warning, be left alone and bereft. And it is incredibly unfair of him to dismiss Liz when she brings this up.
And don't even get me started on how he declares her part of HIS pack in a piss poor attempt to make her feel less excluded than she actually is. Really? The man couldn't even be bothered to tell her that his brother had a horrible accident. Couldn't be bothered to tell her that he took a leave of absence from his job. Couldn't spare a moment to text her to ask if she was okay when he knew she got into some trouble, because he was with his pack at the time and she wasn't part of that, so clearly she didn't matter in that moment. Part of HIS pack while he creates clear boundaries to exclude her from any important aspect of his life. Oh, and even better, he gets frustrated when she tries to create the same boundaries with him! He's constantly pushing her to give him more, but he isn't willing to offer her a fraction of the same in return.
I'm so glad she decided to put herself first for once and let him know where she stood. So glad that she built up the courage to tell him it wasn't working for her. Because what the hell did he expect? For her to stay happily by his side until his mate came along, however many months or years that took, so he could then promptly discard her? Those are months and/or years that she could have spent building a proper life for herself with someone who loves her for who she is. That's time she could have spent having the children she wants, the family she wants.
I really liked Aiden in the first half of the series, but now, after reading this, I really hope she finds someone better. Someone who sees all of her and decides she's enough. No, more than enough.
I must admit, Mia's reappearance was a little anticlimactic. The build up gave the impression that big things would happen there, and while they did, her actual presence was more of a peripheral aspect of the problem, rather than her being at the epicenter of it. Like, instead of being the problem herself, Mia was relegated to being the embodiment of the problem as a whole - the problem being Aiden's insistence that he will eventually choose a wolf mate to settle down with and have children with.
I don't know, I guess the suspense surrounding Mia's return led me to believe there would be more of a direct conflict between Mia, Aiden, and Liz, yet that wasn't the case.
Moving on. In this installment, we see another great case for Lizzie and her friends to sink their teeth into. I'm loving the villains throughout this series, and the intricacies of magic and witchcraft we get to see. The dark spirit in broken bonds was a lovely intrigue just for being an example of how not all evil is wholly evil. The spirit's aversion to harming children was a great addition.
And, of course, we finally got to the heart of the matter concerning Liz's relationship with Aiden. He really frustrated me in this book, and I found myself hurting right alongside Liz. She deserves more. She deserves all the good things in life, and if Aiden isn't willing to be one of them, then he needs to just step aside and let her find the happiness she deserves.
Poor Liz has come from a family who didn't think she was good enough. Only to land in the arms of a man who says he cares, yet continues to remind her that she will never be good enough because she's not a wolf.
Yes, I get it. She went into the relationship knowing it would never be permanent. He made it clear there was never going to be a happily ever after for them. And that's fine, it is. She knew the stakes, and signed up anyway. HOWEVER! HE was the one who insisted she move in with him. HE's the one constantly brushing aside her concerns and misgivings, dismissing her fears about the future and insisting she just be content to live for now, in this moment. Worry about the future when it comes to pass. That's all well and good for Aiden because he's not sacrificing much, is he? When the future comes knocking in the form of his wolf mate, there'll be no uncertainty for him, no amount of time where he'll be lost and alone and hurting. He'll simply move right from Lizzie's arms and into his mate's. He has no concern for the future because he has no fear that he will one day, without warning, be left alone and bereft. And it is incredibly unfair of him to dismiss Liz when she brings this up.
And don't even get me started on how he declares her part of HIS pack in a piss poor attempt to make her feel less excluded than she actually is. Really? The man couldn't even be bothered to tell her that his brother had a horrible accident. Couldn't be bothered to tell her that he took a leave of absence from his job. Couldn't spare a moment to text her to ask if she was okay when he knew she got into some trouble, because he was with his pack at the time and she wasn't part of that, so clearly she didn't matter in that moment. Part of HIS pack while he creates clear boundaries to exclude her from any important aspect of his life. Oh, and even better, he gets frustrated when she tries to create the same boundaries with him! He's constantly pushing her to give him more, but he isn't willing to offer her a fraction of the same in return.
I'm so glad she decided to put herself first for once and let him know where she stood. So glad that she built up the courage to tell him it wasn't working for her. Because what the hell did he expect? For her to stay happily by his side until his mate came along, however many months or years that took, so he could then promptly discard her? Those are months and/or years that she could have spent building a proper life for herself with someone who loves her for who she is. That's time she could have spent having the children she wants, the family she wants.
I really liked Aiden in the first half of the series, but now, after reading this, I really hope she finds someone better. Someone who sees all of her and decides she's enough. No, more than enough.
November 6, 2021
This was a tough book for Lizzie, the one thing she has been not thinking about finally came, there was a reckoning with her relationship with Aiden and it happened with all sorts of crazy magical things happening.
The first is that Aiden's past was invited back in, a sure slap to Lizzie's face and it drove me nuts that Aiden didn't see it that way. Even when she tried to talk about things he kept pushing not to, to live in the moment, not to worry about the future. It was that again and again and it always broke Lizzie's heart. She needed to know she was cared for, not just a good time girl that is around now. I really liked how Lizzie laid it out at the end, she was crystal clear where she stood, let Aiden know what she needed from him and he couldn't even give her an inch. The choice she made at the end was hard, but the right one for her in the long run.
The first is that Aiden's past was invited back in, a sure slap to Lizzie's face and it drove me nuts that Aiden didn't see it that way. Even when she tried to talk about things he kept pushing not to, to live in the moment, not to worry about the future. It was that again and again and it always broke Lizzie's heart. She needed to know she was cared for, not just a good time girl that is around now. I really liked how Lizzie laid it out at the end, she was crystal clear where she stood, let Aiden know what she needed from him and he couldn't even give her an inch. The choice she made at the end was hard, but the right one for her in the long run.
July 30, 2024
Eighth in the Lizzie Grace paranormal fantasy mystery series and revolving around Lizzie, a witch no longer on the run. It's set in Castle Rock, Australia, an area endangered by the Elders of the reservation when they ignored the wellspring.
My Take
It's cozy with people who care about each other. As for Lizzie and Belle's café, it's a place I want to walk into and hang out. Yep, and eat and drink my way through the menu, lol.
Ooh, talk about a complication! It seems the wild magic may be pushing Lizzie toward werewolf status, and it isn't only the secondary wellspring that's affecting her.
Lizzie's been looking for family and has finally found it. Only, part of that family is a trap. One that's led to a lot of introspection on Lizzie's part, and she's decided to bite that bullet.
Aiden is screwing up big time. Sure he's caught up in his younger brother's injuries, but that should never stop one from keeping one's significant other informed. *Hint, hint . . .* And we know all this because Arthur is using first person protagonist point-of-view from Lizzie's perspective. I do have to say that Lizzie is getting back at him with some nasty darts.
Hoo-hoo, Mia's little plan backfired big time! And she deserves it! I reckon you could say that the theme is "do unto others as you would have them do unto you".
I gotta say, it's awfully handy being able to read people's minds. It may not always be pleasant to hear, though.
I do love that Lizzie's parents have found out how powerful their useless daughter is these days *snicker*. Her brother certainly is a major jerk! He's been taking his cues from daddy dearest.
I will say there is plenty of action with the characters drawn in due to their abilities and morals. Hmm, I guess you could say that it's character-driven because of that. It's a combination of affairs and divorce that drives this reluctant monster.
Well, and, Lizzie's wrecked another car.
The Story
Lizzie Grace is doing her utmost to ignore the portents of doom, wanting nothing more than enjoy her life and her time with Aiden O'Connor while she still can. But the song of the once unprotected and very powerful wellspring still washes across the distant shores of darkness, and it continues to draw evil to the reservation.
The one that arrives this time is different from the others. Not only is it skilled in magic, but its kills are very specific. Very targeted. As the brutal deaths mount up and she, Monty, and Aiden struggle to find answers and stop the killings, Lizzie begins to suspect there's more to this particular evil than meets the eye.
Especially when it helps save the life of a child.
But the biggest threat to Lizzie comes not in the form of evil, but rather the changes whispered on the wind.
Because the werewolf Aiden once asked to be his wife has finally arrived back in the reservation.
And she's determined to get her man.
The Characters
Lizzie Grace, formerly a Marlowe, is a witch whose DNA is twinned with wild magic, a magic that's broken open within Lizzie, evolving, strengthening her psychometry and precognition. She's in business with her best friend, witch, and familiar, Belle Sarr Kent. Nellie, Belle's grandmother, had pulled together a vast collection of extremely rare books on magic and supernaturals — which Belle inherited.
The Psychic Café is . . .
. . . their business located in Castle Rock. Mike is the chef, Frank is the kitchen hand, and Penny is the main waitress.
Monty Ashworth is Lizzie's cousin and the official reservation witch. He's finally dating Belle. And Lizzie is his official assistant. Ira Ashworth is the Regional Witch Association (RWA) witch representative who looks on Lizzie as a granddaughter, and Eli, a retired RWA witch, is his husband.
The Faelan Reservation is . . .
. . . the province of werewolves — no humans allowed! George Marin and his sons, Harry and Ryan, help rescue Lizzie.
The Rangers are . . .
. . . the police force for the area, and they're mostly werewolves. Aiden O'Connor is the head ranger and the man with whom Lizzie is in love — and living with. Tala Sinclair is his second-in-command. Fellow rangers include Jaz Marin (Levi is her husband) and Duke. Maggie is the receptionist and a ranger-in-training. Ciara O'Connor is Aiden's sister and the coroner. Byron is a ranger who was murdered in Hunter Hunted , 3.
Katie is Aiden's sister who died and now her soul is tied to and protects the reservation's second "unknown" wellspring. The ghost of her husband, Gabe, is also tied to the wellspring. Dillon is Aiden's youngest brother, who's been in a horrific accident, and he can't heal himself. Karleen and Joseph O'Connor are Aiden's parents and the pack Alphas. Karleen hates, hates, hates Lizzie!
Mia Raines is the werewolf who'd tried to cheat Aiden. Candice Taylor was a vet nurse who worked in Colban Falls. Jim Lloyd was nutso. Robbie is his son; his mother could see energy. Ms Taylor. Joanna Rankin is pregnant. Beverly is Joanna's sister. Marian Letts finds out about her husband, Hale. Bonny is Marian's dog. Jason Martin owned the van. Jack Mason is the missing boy; his father is Kyle Mason, an ex-cop. Freddie is Jack's teddy bear. Jessica Brown is Jack's mother. Sabine Fitzgerald is the witch who helped Jessica. Doris Hambley is the next-door neighbor, a middle-aged, retired teacher, who babysat Jack.
Canberra, Australia
Brenda is an archivist Monty knows. Lawrence and Eleanor Marlowe are Lizzie's no-longer-so-detached parents. Julius "Juli" is Lizzie's ineffective brother. Catherine is the sister Lizzie wasn't in time to save. Clayton Marlowe, Lawrence's friend and second cousin, had been Lizzie's very unwanted husband.
The Black Lantern Society is . . .
. . . a group of witches, vampires, and werewolves who work behind the scenes to right wrongs and bring justice. Sophie Kang, Ashworth's sister, is the Matriarch of the Society.
A Chinese Wu is a type of shaman. Don't kill them. A hone-onna likes to test the skill against witches. Imps, a.k.a. sprites, are mischievous lesser demons.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a background of blues with trees on either side framing Lizzie in the center. She's in profile to us, wearing her gray stocking cap, her long crimson hair flowing in the breeze. She's wearing a formfitting jacket with a white scarf and tight jeans. Her right hand is holding an open book while her left hand waves an incantation, white and deep pink swirls of magic surrounding her hand and a halo of white surrounding Lizzie. At the very top is the author's name in white. The title, also in white, begins at Lizzie's knees. At the very bottom is the series info in a pale grayish blue.
The title can be read two ways with the need for Broken Bonds for Lizzie and for the monster.
My Take
It's cozy with people who care about each other. As for Lizzie and Belle's café, it's a place I want to walk into and hang out. Yep, and eat and drink my way through the menu, lol.
Ooh, talk about a complication! It seems the wild magic may be pushing Lizzie toward werewolf status, and it isn't only the secondary wellspring that's affecting her.
Lizzie's been looking for family and has finally found it. Only, part of that family is a trap. One that's led to a lot of introspection on Lizzie's part, and she's decided to bite that bullet.
Aiden is screwing up big time. Sure he's caught up in his younger brother's injuries, but that should never stop one from keeping one's significant other informed. *Hint, hint . . .* And we know all this because Arthur is using first person protagonist point-of-view from Lizzie's perspective. I do have to say that Lizzie is getting back at him with some nasty darts.
Hoo-hoo, Mia's little plan backfired big time! And she deserves it! I reckon you could say that the theme is "do unto others as you would have them do unto you".
I gotta say, it's awfully handy being able to read people's minds. It may not always be pleasant to hear, though.
I do love that Lizzie's parents have found out how powerful their useless daughter is these days *snicker*. Her brother certainly is a major jerk! He's been taking his cues from daddy dearest.
I will say there is plenty of action with the characters drawn in due to their abilities and morals. Hmm, I guess you could say that it's character-driven because of that. It's a combination of affairs and divorce that drives this reluctant monster.
Well, and, Lizzie's wrecked another car.
The Story
Lizzie Grace is doing her utmost to ignore the portents of doom, wanting nothing more than enjoy her life and her time with Aiden O'Connor while she still can. But the song of the once unprotected and very powerful wellspring still washes across the distant shores of darkness, and it continues to draw evil to the reservation.
The one that arrives this time is different from the others. Not only is it skilled in magic, but its kills are very specific. Very targeted. As the brutal deaths mount up and she, Monty, and Aiden struggle to find answers and stop the killings, Lizzie begins to suspect there's more to this particular evil than meets the eye.
Especially when it helps save the life of a child.
But the biggest threat to Lizzie comes not in the form of evil, but rather the changes whispered on the wind.
Because the werewolf Aiden once asked to be his wife has finally arrived back in the reservation.
And she's determined to get her man.
The Characters
Lizzie Grace, formerly a Marlowe, is a witch whose DNA is twinned with wild magic, a magic that's broken open within Lizzie, evolving, strengthening her psychometry and precognition. She's in business with her best friend, witch, and familiar, Belle Sarr Kent. Nellie, Belle's grandmother, had pulled together a vast collection of extremely rare books on magic and supernaturals — which Belle inherited.
The Psychic Café is . . .
. . . their business located in Castle Rock. Mike is the chef, Frank is the kitchen hand, and Penny is the main waitress.
Monty Ashworth is Lizzie's cousin and the official reservation witch. He's finally dating Belle. And Lizzie is his official assistant. Ira Ashworth is the Regional Witch Association (RWA) witch representative who looks on Lizzie as a granddaughter, and Eli, a retired RWA witch, is his husband.
The Faelan Reservation is . . .
. . . the province of werewolves — no humans allowed! George Marin and his sons, Harry and Ryan, help rescue Lizzie.
The Rangers are . . .
. . . the police force for the area, and they're mostly werewolves. Aiden O'Connor is the head ranger and the man with whom Lizzie is in love — and living with. Tala Sinclair is his second-in-command. Fellow rangers include Jaz Marin (Levi is her husband) and Duke. Maggie is the receptionist and a ranger-in-training. Ciara O'Connor is Aiden's sister and the coroner. Byron is a ranger who was murdered in Hunter Hunted , 3.
Katie is Aiden's sister who died and now her soul is tied to and protects the reservation's second "unknown" wellspring. The ghost of her husband, Gabe, is also tied to the wellspring. Dillon is Aiden's youngest brother, who's been in a horrific accident, and he can't heal himself. Karleen and Joseph O'Connor are Aiden's parents and the pack Alphas. Karleen hates, hates, hates Lizzie!
Mia Raines is the werewolf who'd tried to cheat Aiden. Candice Taylor was a vet nurse who worked in Colban Falls. Jim Lloyd was nutso. Robbie is his son; his mother could see energy. Ms Taylor. Joanna Rankin is pregnant. Beverly is Joanna's sister. Marian Letts finds out about her husband, Hale. Bonny is Marian's dog. Jason Martin owned the van. Jack Mason is the missing boy; his father is Kyle Mason, an ex-cop. Freddie is Jack's teddy bear. Jessica Brown is Jack's mother. Sabine Fitzgerald is the witch who helped Jessica. Doris Hambley is the next-door neighbor, a middle-aged, retired teacher, who babysat Jack.
Canberra, Australia
Brenda is an archivist Monty knows. Lawrence and Eleanor Marlowe are Lizzie's no-longer-so-detached parents. Julius "Juli" is Lizzie's ineffective brother. Catherine is the sister Lizzie wasn't in time to save. Clayton Marlowe, Lawrence's friend and second cousin, had been Lizzie's very unwanted husband.
The Black Lantern Society is . . .
. . . a group of witches, vampires, and werewolves who work behind the scenes to right wrongs and bring justice. Sophie Kang, Ashworth's sister, is the Matriarch of the Society.
A Chinese Wu is a type of shaman. Don't kill them. A hone-onna likes to test the skill against witches. Imps, a.k.a. sprites, are mischievous lesser demons.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a background of blues with trees on either side framing Lizzie in the center. She's in profile to us, wearing her gray stocking cap, her long crimson hair flowing in the breeze. She's wearing a formfitting jacket with a white scarf and tight jeans. Her right hand is holding an open book while her left hand waves an incantation, white and deep pink swirls of magic surrounding her hand and a halo of white surrounding Lizzie. At the very top is the author's name in white. The title, also in white, begins at Lizzie's knees. At the very bottom is the series info in a pale grayish blue.
The title can be read two ways with the need for Broken Bonds for Lizzie and for the monster.
June 20, 2024
Well that was quite good. I started remember more and more and now want to go to the next.
I probably should have done a reread of the last book as I don’t remember what occurred. There is no recap in the book. Luckily the story is its own. I’m wanting Lizzie to confront Aiden and stand up for herself. Only slightly in so maybe is coming.
I probably should have done a reread of the last book as I don’t remember what occurred. There is no recap in the book. Luckily the story is its own. I’m wanting Lizzie to confront Aiden and stand up for herself. Only slightly in so maybe is coming.
November 12, 2021
Sigh
This was a bit like the final meet up with her father. It was a build up that fell a bit flat. I get the point of what the real issue is but when we've Ben hinting up to and leading up to this big meet up and the person isn't fully in the story, it's disappointing. What kept it a bit interesting was the issue with the reservations latest nasty. And I also think that we got to the meat of the issue at the very last 2 pages. I'm still going to read the next book because overall it was good but just not as great as the books were in the very beginning. Felt a bit disconnected.
This was a bit like the final meet up with her father. It was a build up that fell a bit flat. I get the point of what the real issue is but when we've Ben hinting up to and leading up to this big meet up and the person isn't fully in the story, it's disappointing. What kept it a bit interesting was the issue with the reservations latest nasty. And I also think that we got to the meat of the issue at the very last 2 pages. I'm still going to read the next book because overall it was good but just not as great as the books were in the very beginning. Felt a bit disconnected.
February 12, 2023
The winds of change are finally whispering through the Faelan Werewolf Reservation...
Lizzie, Adian and Monty are out fighting evil with Lizzie's familar Belle helping out. This time the evil which has come to the reservation might be the one time that they cannot win.
Some type of spirit is after the people who have cheated to pay for their transgressions and it's tough going all the way. But their is also turmoil to come into Lizzie and Aidan's relationship. Aidan's Mum and the Alpha of the Pack has invited Aidan's ex Mia to get them to reconcile.
It has finally happened and I knew it was going to happen it was inevitable. But Adian get your frigging head out of your arse. Lizzie deserves better.
The writing is great as is the story but somehow it can never quite hit the 4 star mark for me.
Lizzie, Adian and Monty are out fighting evil with Lizzie's familar Belle helping out. This time the evil which has come to the reservation might be the one time that they cannot win.
Some type of spirit is after the people who have cheated to pay for their transgressions and it's tough going all the way. But their is also turmoil to come into Lizzie and Aidan's relationship. Aidan's Mum and the Alpha of the Pack has invited Aidan's ex Mia to get them to reconcile.
It has finally happened and I knew it was going to happen it was inevitable. But Adian get your frigging head out of your arse. Lizzie deserves better.
The writing is great as is the story but somehow it can never quite hit the 4 star mark for me.
October 25, 2021
A wild ride
Started reading this as soon as I woke up - I’m starving - and I was once again blown away by the story. Lizzie and Aiden’s relationship is teetering on the edge, thanks to his mother’s interference, and Aiden’s refusal to buck tradition is wearing on Lizzie’s hope. It also doesn’t help that Mia arrives in town.
On the magical front, the wild magic is still messing with Lizzie, and her connection to it is deepening. The latest monster of the moment is powerful, and even with the wild magic things may not go to plan. Then to top off the truly terrible week Lizzie is having, the repercussions from a previous encounter rear their ugly mug, and between that and the ending of the book, I’m anxious about what’s instore for our favourite witch in Sorrow’s Song.
4.5 stars ⭐️
Started reading this as soon as I woke up - I’m starving - and I was once again blown away by the story. Lizzie and Aiden’s relationship is teetering on the edge, thanks to his mother’s interference, and Aiden’s refusal to buck tradition is wearing on Lizzie’s hope. It also doesn’t help that Mia arrives in town.
On the magical front, the wild magic is still messing with Lizzie, and her connection to it is deepening. The latest monster of the moment is powerful, and even with the wild magic things may not go to plan. Then to top off the truly terrible week Lizzie is having, the repercussions from a previous encounter rear their ugly mug, and between that and the ending of the book, I’m anxious about what’s instore for our favourite witch in Sorrow’s Song.
4.5 stars ⭐️
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October 27, 2021Amazing. All the feelings, the anger, the pain, the broken hope! Aiden really is an idiot. And Lizzie deserves better than a man who can't even admit to himself what he feels. He is a coward. Needs to grow up. It may happen sooner if that vision about a certain little girl felt so real. I hope it will be soon.
May 27, 2024
Lizzie and Aiden get on my nerves with their relationship in this one, but like villain mystery was good and I liked the rest of the drama, although the author has taken a backseat with the family stuff again
December 17, 2024
Ah man Aidens mum is nasty. Lizzie is yet again fighting for her life.
October 19, 2025
3.5 stars
Wooo! Lizzie Finally said something to Aiden. If only it would stick.
I loved this man with all my heart, but if he wasn't even willing to at least admit his own feelings, what was the point in staying?
Also I liked the Mia storyline, it was dealt with better than I expected. The evil in this one isn't completely evil and that was well done.
Good book, not rating higher because I still can't stand the Aiden related things. Not a ton to say.
Wooo! Lizzie Finally said something to Aiden. If only it would stick.
I loved this man with all my heart, but if he wasn't even willing to at least admit his own feelings, what was the point in staying?
Also I liked the Mia storyline, it was dealt with better than I expected. The evil in this one isn't completely evil and that was well done.
Good book, not rating higher because I still can't stand the Aiden related things. Not a ton to say.
July 6, 2023
Aiden is kind of a dick in this one, I’ve got to say. Family is suddenly everything, and after In the meantime, Lizzie’s mournful because of the end of her relationship with Aiden… but given that she’s also expressed that she wants marriage and children and believes that she can’t have either with a werewolf (and has been actively courted by a witch she finds attractive), why isn’t she thinking about whether the relationship is something SHE wants long-term? It’s all about whether and when Aiden decides to dump her.
I’m also unimpressed by her constant wailing that she doesn’t want to come between Aiden and his family - she has more than enough evidence that some families are just toxic, and Aiden has repeatedly expressed over the series that he does not want or welcome his mother’s interference or share her opinions… but rather than support her boyfriend, Lizzie sighs and moans that she really doesn’t want to come between Aiden and his mother, and she is after all his mother, etc. etc.
The end, at least, Anyway, all of this aside, these continue to be good popcorn reading.
I’m also unimpressed by her constant wailing that she doesn’t want to come between Aiden and his family - she has more than enough evidence that some families are just toxic, and Aiden has repeatedly expressed over the series that he does not want or welcome his mother’s interference or share her opinions… but rather than support her boyfriend, Lizzie sighs and moans that she really doesn’t want to come between Aiden and his mother, and she is after all his mother, etc. etc.
The end, at least, Anyway, all of this aside, these continue to be good popcorn reading.
October 15, 2022
Lizzie's premonition that she will suffer heartbreak due to her involvement with Aiden, the werewolf ranger and next in line to lead the pack. Aiden's mother still obsessively hates her and has done everything possible to make her and Belle leave including inviting back a female werewolf, Mia, Aiden once dated. Someone he never wanted to see again because he found out she had actually been sent by her common law husband and their pack's alpha to infiltrate and get involved with him because Aiden's pack had more riches. Will Aiden ever truly commit to their relationship even against his mother's wishes or will duty always win. Lizzie must decide whether she's willing to accept a relationship where it appears that one of them is unwilling to fight to keep it.
Amidst all this worrying about the status of her relationship a new terror has come into the reservation. This one seems to be targeting men who have cheated in a relationship and brutally murdering them. Who called this being forth or was it attracted by the tendrils of earth magic due to the year the wellspring was left unguarded? Why does it appear to have an aversion to harming children? Will the entity only target men? If not, then Lizzie may find herself in a position of having to protect her rival for Aiden's affection, Mia, and maybe even Aiden though he hadn't known about Mia's partner at the time.
Amidst all this worrying about the status of her relationship a new terror has come into the reservation. This one seems to be targeting men who have cheated in a relationship and brutally murdering them. Who called this being forth or was it attracted by the tendrils of earth magic due to the year the wellspring was left unguarded? Why does it appear to have an aversion to harming children? Will the entity only target men? If not, then Lizzie may find herself in a position of having to protect her rival for Aiden's affection, Mia, and maybe even Aiden though he hadn't known about Mia's partner at the time.
January 23, 2022
Tara Oakes
Not just grow up but deal with the fact that he’s acting like a species-ist bigot. Reminds me of sad times with interracial couples in many countries whose relationships were forbidden and even illegal. It took guts and even imprisonment for many such parties to stand up.
To Aiden, who claims to “care” about Lizzie, he treats her like a dirty secret and can’t even be bothered to care or be there when she’s hurt in an accident. Witches are “bad” except when they’re needed to save your brother and then promptly neglected again.
He pined for Mia and seemed more interested in her welfare than Liz’s because Mia is a wolf even though she’s lied and broke his trust.
Lizzie’s saved his life, his friends and family over and over again and yet, she’s just a witch, to hit and quit until something “better” comes along. His excuse “I’ve been honest” Really? Then why almost coerce her to move in and then withhold real intimacy? Just so she’s a convenient bed partner for his libido?
She’s been kind, she’s been patient and now she’s done.
You’ve suffered enough abuse in your life Liz. Move on to bigger and better things. Date. Explore Canberra and give Aiden the back of your hand!
Not just grow up but deal with the fact that he’s acting like a species-ist bigot. Reminds me of sad times with interracial couples in many countries whose relationships were forbidden and even illegal. It took guts and even imprisonment for many such parties to stand up.
To Aiden, who claims to “care” about Lizzie, he treats her like a dirty secret and can’t even be bothered to care or be there when she’s hurt in an accident. Witches are “bad” except when they’re needed to save your brother and then promptly neglected again.
He pined for Mia and seemed more interested in her welfare than Liz’s because Mia is a wolf even though she’s lied and broke his trust.
Lizzie’s saved his life, his friends and family over and over again and yet, she’s just a witch, to hit and quit until something “better” comes along. His excuse “I’ve been honest” Really? Then why almost coerce her to move in and then withhold real intimacy? Just so she’s a convenient bed partner for his libido?
She’s been kind, she’s been patient and now she’s done.
You’ve suffered enough abuse in your life Liz. Move on to bigger and better things. Date. Explore Canberra and give Aiden the back of your hand!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 7, 2022
This is my favorite Keri Arthur series.
I have delayed reading this book for as long as I could, because I knew what was coming. Aiden and Lizzie are one of my favorite book couples, and I didn’t want to see them end (even though it was inevitable).
I was SO disappointed in Aiden in this story. He was just truly selfish, and he didn’t think further than his owns wants and desires. He also pushed poor Lizzie aside constantly, for issues he felt he should attend to, and showed so little interest in her wellbeing. I was just sorely disappointed with his behavior.
What Lizzie said to him in the end was so true. Imagine wasting years of your life with someone who was just keeping you around until something better came along. No one with any self respect would do that.
And I was so glad that she told him she deserved better. She really does.
My biggest concern is that she will take him back - and we all know she will. The changes the wild magic are making in her will probably change her so that she will be a suitable werewolf partner for him. But why accept that? He should want her for who she is and because he loves her.
Part of me wants her t find someone else who is actually worthy of her.
Ladies -don’t settle.
I have delayed reading this book for as long as I could, because I knew what was coming. Aiden and Lizzie are one of my favorite book couples, and I didn’t want to see them end (even though it was inevitable).
I was SO disappointed in Aiden in this story. He was just truly selfish, and he didn’t think further than his owns wants and desires. He also pushed poor Lizzie aside constantly, for issues he felt he should attend to, and showed so little interest in her wellbeing. I was just sorely disappointed with his behavior.
What Lizzie said to him in the end was so true. Imagine wasting years of your life with someone who was just keeping you around until something better came along. No one with any self respect would do that.
And I was so glad that she told him she deserved better. She really does.
My biggest concern is that she will take him back - and we all know she will. The changes the wild magic are making in her will probably change her so that she will be a suitable werewolf partner for him. But why accept that? He should want her for who she is and because he loves her.
Part of me wants her t find someone else who is actually worthy of her.
Ladies -don’t settle.
June 16, 2024
The second full moon of the month rode high in the sky, filling the night with her light and her energy.
A dark spirit guided by a witch is in the reservation killing the unfaithful that cheated on their partners at some point in the relationship.
Lizzie is quickly becoming the Stephanie Plum of UF with all the cars she destroys. This one rolls over and down a ravine when the dark spirit goes after her. I'm always amazed how little she is injured in these accidents.
The dark spirit touches Lizzie's soft spot when she learns how and why it is being controlled. She still needs to stop it but at least she understands why it is happening.
This was the hardest book in the series to read with the return of Aiden's former love. I could just shake him for not stepping up and proclaiming his love for Lizzie. Lizzie put herself in danger to save one of his family members and it seems to be just brushed aside.
Ahh! Belle and Monty! Finally! We don't get all the steamy details but you just know it is good!
The ending is heart wrenching. There are so many loose ends to tie up and I really hope the next book addresses some of them.
I enjoy listening to these books (although NSFW!) and can't wait to start the next one.
A dark spirit guided by a witch is in the reservation killing the unfaithful that cheated on their partners at some point in the relationship.
Lizzie is quickly becoming the Stephanie Plum of UF with all the cars she destroys. This one rolls over and down a ravine when the dark spirit goes after her. I'm always amazed how little she is injured in these accidents.
The dark spirit touches Lizzie's soft spot when she learns how and why it is being controlled. She still needs to stop it but at least she understands why it is happening.
This was the hardest book in the series to read with the return of Aiden's former love. I could just shake him for not stepping up and proclaiming his love for Lizzie. Lizzie put herself in danger to save one of his family members and it seems to be just brushed aside.
Ahh! Belle and Monty! Finally! We don't get all the steamy details but you just know it is good!
The ending is heart wrenching. There are so many loose ends to tie up and I really hope the next book addresses some of them.
I enjoy listening to these books (although NSFW!) and can't wait to start the next one.
August 2, 2022
So happy I finally got around to reading this book (the next book, Sorrows Song, is next). I had it on my TBR list since I'd pre-ordered it and yet I just got around to starting it a couple of days ago. Well worth the wait however. Getting back to Lizzie and Aiden was so much fun even though there were aspects coming in the storyline that I wasn't looking forward to reading. Monty and Belle are expanding their relationship and the quips are fun. I love how they interact with each other still. No awkward early stage and it's not that gooey, messy, over the top, lovey dovey stuff either. The way Keri Arthur creates relationships in her stories is just fun and I enjoy reading about them and following them book after book. Then there is the creature in this book. It's creepy and definitely evil but has an unexpected depth to it that you end up liking it and I was really glad with the way the story resolved itself from that point of view. From the relationship POV, I'm heading straight to the next book to find out what happens next to Lizzie and Aiden. That book won't sit on my TBR pile a minute longer since I must know what happens next. Enjoy!
July 14, 2025
The winds of change are finally whispering through the Faelan Werewolf Reservation...
Lizzie Grace is doing her utmost to ignore the portents of doom, wanting nothing more than enjoy her life and her time with Aiden O'Connor while she still can. But the song of the once unprotected and very powerful wellspring still washes across the distant shores of darkness, and it continues to draw evil to the reservation.
The one that arrives this time is different from the others. Not only is it skilled in magic, but its kills are very specific. Very targeted. As the brutal deaths mount up and she, Monty, and Aiden struggle to find answers and stop the killings, Lizzie begins to suspect there's more to this particular evil than meets the eye.
Especially when it helps save the life of a child.
But the biggest threat to Lizzie comes not in the form of evil, but rather the changes whispered on the wind.
Because the werewolf Aiden once asked to be his wife has finally arrived back in the reservation.
And she's determined to get her man.
Heather's Notes
So this book was a little sad, especially the end. Still I enjoyed the book, and will continue the series
Lizzie Grace is doing her utmost to ignore the portents of doom, wanting nothing more than enjoy her life and her time with Aiden O'Connor while she still can. But the song of the once unprotected and very powerful wellspring still washes across the distant shores of darkness, and it continues to draw evil to the reservation.
The one that arrives this time is different from the others. Not only is it skilled in magic, but its kills are very specific. Very targeted. As the brutal deaths mount up and she, Monty, and Aiden struggle to find answers and stop the killings, Lizzie begins to suspect there's more to this particular evil than meets the eye.
Especially when it helps save the life of a child.
But the biggest threat to Lizzie comes not in the form of evil, but rather the changes whispered on the wind.
Because the werewolf Aiden once asked to be his wife has finally arrived back in the reservation.
And she's determined to get her man.
Heather's Notes
So this book was a little sad, especially the end. Still I enjoyed the book, and will continue the series
October 27, 2021
“Broken Bonds” is a bittersweet installment in the Lizzie Grace series. There is a new baddie in town and she is called a honeonna. What is that? It’s a female skeleton who sucks theirs victims dry. In this case she is after people who are unfaithful to their partners.
As Lizzie, Belle and Monty try to make sense of all of this she receives a subpoena to attend the upcoming trial of her father. In addition, her brother brings news regarding her late husband. If that’s not enough, Aude’s ex has been summoned back to town by his conniving mother. Lizzie knew this day would come but she hadn’t quite worked out how to handle it.
Let me say Aiden is an ass in this read! There were times I wanted to slap him up side of his head but the truth be known if he can’t claim and treat Lizzie the way she deserves she should move on. Her past has given her enough grief.
This read had loads of suspense, action and emotional moments. However, Lizzie’s relationship issues was the biggest draw for me. It will be interesting to see what will happen in the next installment.
As Lizzie, Belle and Monty try to make sense of all of this she receives a subpoena to attend the upcoming trial of her father. In addition, her brother brings news regarding her late husband. If that’s not enough, Aude’s ex has been summoned back to town by his conniving mother. Lizzie knew this day would come but she hadn’t quite worked out how to handle it.
Let me say Aiden is an ass in this read! There were times I wanted to slap him up side of his head but the truth be known if he can’t claim and treat Lizzie the way she deserves she should move on. Her past has given her enough grief.
This read had loads of suspense, action and emotional moments. However, Lizzie’s relationship issues was the biggest draw for me. It will be interesting to see what will happen in the next installment.
February 16, 2024
Oh the realizations here. Lizzie has decided to face her fears, and she does.
Lizzie knows Mia is going to return. But when? And what does it mean for Lizzie's heart?
As Lizzie starts to think on this and as Mia does return, Lizzie sees what she needs to do even though it's not what she wants. We get insight into Mia as we meet her. Lizzie grows stronger to have that conversation that's been needed to happen, especially since it's obvious she loves Aiden. And it appears he may feel the same, but will he admit it?
The creature they hunt is one that's after those who cheat on their significate other. But I like the little twist with this one. And how it's dealt with. Interesting.
Lizzie is learning she's got more power and growing rather attached to the Well Springs. I'm curious to learn what's in the Earth magic book and if it'll help. And how far will the connection and magic go?
Katherine is once again amazing. Thank you for continuing to voice the emotions and characters for us.
Lizzie knows Mia is going to return. But when? And what does it mean for Lizzie's heart?
As Lizzie starts to think on this and as Mia does return, Lizzie sees what she needs to do even though it's not what she wants. We get insight into Mia as we meet her. Lizzie grows stronger to have that conversation that's been needed to happen, especially since it's obvious she loves Aiden. And it appears he may feel the same, but will he admit it?
The creature they hunt is one that's after those who cheat on their significate other. But I like the little twist with this one. And how it's dealt with. Interesting.
Lizzie is learning she's got more power and growing rather attached to the Well Springs. I'm curious to learn what's in the Earth magic book and if it'll help. And how far will the connection and magic go?
Katherine is once again amazing. Thank you for continuing to voice the emotions and characters for us.
November 6, 2021
In Broken Bonds, Lizzie
FINALLY
does what (I'm sure) many have been either and/or equally dreading or waiting to happen. [No, I'm not gonna say what that is, ya gotta read the book! But, be aware, the author has noted book 9's description is a spoiler for this installment, so don't read it till you're good and ready to be spoilt.] I really like these two together, despite the frustration over the whole 'witches and wolves don't last' part of things and the push/pull that causes in their relationship. Lizzie is a strong character, one who continues to grow in power and inner strength. It was great seeing her put on her big girl panties and put herself first. It was long overdue.
Now, how will things progress in Sorrow's Song? I'm very impatiently awaiting that story. Sadly, it's not due out until next summer. 😩
Now, how will things progress in Sorrow's Song? I'm very impatiently awaiting that story. Sadly, it's not due out until next summer. 😩
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