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World of the Lupi #2
Mortal Danger
Former cop Lily Yu has her sister's wedding to attend, a missing magical staff to find, and now must deal with her grandmother's decision to return to the old country. Lily could turn to the man she's involved with for advice, but for all the passion that flares between them, she doesn't really know Rule Turner--she's just bound to him for life. Rule happens to be a werewolf, and Lily wonders just how far she can trust him.
393 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 2005
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Eileen Wilks
128 books1,523 followersEileen Wilks’ first book, a Silhouette Desire published in 1996, hit the USA Today Bestseller List and was nominated for Romantic Times' Best First Short Contemporary award. Since then, her books have appeared consistently on national bestseller lists. With thirty two books in print and novellas in nine anthologies, she has been a finalist in the prestigious Rita Awards three times, as well as receiving several nominations from Romantic Times, including one for Career Achievement in Series Romantic Suspense.
Each book in her World of the Lupi series gains a larger audience. It was originally sold in the Romance section of bookstores, but more and more you will be able to find copies cross-shelved under Sci-Fi and Fantasy as the popularity of the series grows!
Eileen has lived in the West Texas town of Midland, TX for over 30 years--three years as a young teen, and the remaining years since she moved back here as an adult. When she first started writing over 10 years ago, it hit her like the first drink for an alcoholic . . . or the first kiss for Romeo and Juliet.
She came to writing romance in a roundabout way. Having read and loved science fiction for years, that’s where she first tried her hand when the writing bug bit. Somehow her stories always ended up having a strong romantic subplot, but she hadn’t read a romance since the early 80’s and didn’t think “those little books” were her kind of stories. But when a friend in her critique group began working on a romance novel, Wilks decided she needed to give the genre another try. She asked her friend to recommend some titles--and quicker than you can say “Jayne Ann Krentz,” she fell in love. The genre had been busy growing up while she wasn’t watching. These days, with romances comprising over 50% of the mass market books published in the U.S., there are romances to appeal to almost every taste--historicals, paranormals and contemporaries that range from romantic suspense to romantic comedy, from inspirational to sizzling.
Eileen covered a lot of territory before coming home to Midland, having lived in Canada and Venezuela as well as twelve U.S. cities in five states.
Profile taken from the author's site with her permission.
Each book in her World of the Lupi series gains a larger audience. It was originally sold in the Romance section of bookstores, but more and more you will be able to find copies cross-shelved under Sci-Fi and Fantasy as the popularity of the series grows!
Eileen has lived in the West Texas town of Midland, TX for over 30 years--three years as a young teen, and the remaining years since she moved back here as an adult. When she first started writing over 10 years ago, it hit her like the first drink for an alcoholic . . . or the first kiss for Romeo and Juliet.
She came to writing romance in a roundabout way. Having read and loved science fiction for years, that’s where she first tried her hand when the writing bug bit. Somehow her stories always ended up having a strong romantic subplot, but she hadn’t read a romance since the early 80’s and didn’t think “those little books” were her kind of stories. But when a friend in her critique group began working on a romance novel, Wilks decided she needed to give the genre another try. She asked her friend to recommend some titles--and quicker than you can say “Jayne Ann Krentz,” she fell in love. The genre had been busy growing up while she wasn’t watching. These days, with romances comprising over 50% of the mass market books published in the U.S., there are romances to appeal to almost every taste--historicals, paranormals and contemporaries that range from romantic suspense to romantic comedy, from inspirational to sizzling.
Eileen covered a lot of territory before coming home to Midland, having lived in Canada and Venezuela as well as twelve U.S. cities in five states.
Profile taken from the author's site with her permission.
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February 5, 2017
*** 4 ***
A buddy read with the UF fans @ BB&B! Dragons and Demons, what more can you want???
This was fun! I enjoyed the heck out of it and thought it was a very entertaining way to spend a day with a book. A very easy going read, it kind flew by. Not only did we get the expected wolf shapeshifters, wizards and magic sensitive, but we got to meet a funny and cranky undergrown demon and got up close and personal with a DRAGON!!!!! Yes, I said it, the best word in the world, a Dragon, people ☺☺☺! We don't know if he is a good guy or a villain, but just his presence makes the world better!
This is the second book in the series and I thought it was a solid, fast paced entry in this Urban Fantasy police procedural. Lily Yu is a hard ass Fed who is mate-bonded to a Lupi, or a werewolf as most of us know them. They are new to the bond thing and Lily is feeling a bit crowded. Rule, her mate, finds her desire to be more independent disturbing and wonders how to make her more comfortable with all the strings that come with the arrangement. On top of that, there is a crazy vengeful otherworldly goddess who is trying to take over Lily and destroy all she loves. Good times, good times...
So, having enjoyed the first couple of books, I am happy to continue with the series for sure!
I wish you all Happy Reading and many wonderful books to come!
A buddy read with the UF fans @ BB&B! Dragons and Demons, what more can you want???
This was fun! I enjoyed the heck out of it and thought it was a very entertaining way to spend a day with a book. A very easy going read, it kind flew by. Not only did we get the expected wolf shapeshifters, wizards and magic sensitive, but we got to meet a funny and cranky undergrown demon and got up close and personal with a DRAGON!!!!! Yes, I said it, the best word in the world, a Dragon, people ☺☺☺! We don't know if he is a good guy or a villain, but just his presence makes the world better!
This is the second book in the series and I thought it was a solid, fast paced entry in this Urban Fantasy police procedural. Lily Yu is a hard ass Fed who is mate-bonded to a Lupi, or a werewolf as most of us know them. They are new to the bond thing and Lily is feeling a bit crowded. Rule, her mate, finds her desire to be more independent disturbing and wonders how to make her more comfortable with all the strings that come with the arrangement. On top of that, there is a crazy vengeful otherworldly goddess who is trying to take over Lily and destroy all she loves. Good times, good times...
So, having enjoyed the first couple of books, I am happy to continue with the series for sure!
I wish you all Happy Reading and many wonderful books to come!
April 16, 2018
I'm going to shamelessly borrow a technique from my friend and buddy-reader, Mimi, and shorthand this as:
'The one where Lily becomes two people, visits Dis with Rule and an annoying demon, and meets Cynna. Also, dragons.'
First read in somewhen between published date of 2005 and 2010, when I entered a trial break-up with urban fantasy. There was much that I didn't remember, but I did recall the journey to another realm and dragons. Interestingly, the part about dragons that I thought I remembered, however, wasn't here and is probably in the next book. My memory for these things is so non-specific. At any rate, Mortal Danger is fast paced, having relied on the initial book, Tempting Danger, for most of the political world-building. Never fear, however--there's more to learn for all of us, including the main characters.
It opens with Lily at her sister's infamous wedding, where Lily is discovered unconscious in the bathroom, likely as the result of some kind of demon contact. Rule and Lily meet up with the witch from the FBI Special Ops and are introduced to Cynna, a 'Finder,' who just happens to have had a fling with Rule a few years back. This is also when Lily realizes Rule is much older than her, the lupi having longer lifespans. Relationship drama is a touch-and-go plot device for me, heavy on the 'go,' so it's almost a relief when the team confronts the staff and staff-holder and Rule disappears.
But she wasn’t asking questions. Questions were Lily’s way of sorting the world into shapes she could deal with, and she’d been tossed some pretty odd curves in the past few hours.
It gets a little odd at that point, and safe to say that it's definitely not your average paranormal. In fact, this one barely qualifies as 'paranormal' in my book, primarily only because the relationship between Lily and Rule is quite central to the plot(s). I did enjoy the dragons, but I felt Wilks was a bit weak in her plotting of external events happening over in Dis. Specifically (general spoilers), This book ends up giving a solid and needful push forward in Lily and Rule's relationship that should help minimize some of the basic insecurity and independence issues Lily has. That's what I hope, at least.
"As gracefully as dandelion fluff, that great body drifted to the ground near the cliff ’s edge."
I thought the writing quite good, with rarely a phrasing or process that tripped me up mentally. In fact, I'd say there were moments that shone. Verdict? If you still enjoy reading urban fantasy with an 'out' supernatural approach and paranormal elements, you could do far worse than this series. Yes, the next one is on the way from the library.
Three-and-a-half stars, rounding down to create some kind of obvious difference between the four-star book that preceded this (Tempting Danger) and the one that followed (Blood Lines).
Thanks to Mimi for the kick-in-the-pants buddy read. My vague memories might have won out otherwise :)
'The one where Lily becomes two people, visits Dis with Rule and an annoying demon, and meets Cynna. Also, dragons.'
First read in somewhen between published date of 2005 and 2010, when I entered a trial break-up with urban fantasy. There was much that I didn't remember, but I did recall the journey to another realm and dragons. Interestingly, the part about dragons that I thought I remembered, however, wasn't here and is probably in the next book. My memory for these things is so non-specific. At any rate, Mortal Danger is fast paced, having relied on the initial book, Tempting Danger, for most of the political world-building. Never fear, however--there's more to learn for all of us, including the main characters.
It opens with Lily at her sister's infamous wedding, where Lily is discovered unconscious in the bathroom, likely as the result of some kind of demon contact. Rule and Lily meet up with the witch from the FBI Special Ops and are introduced to Cynna, a 'Finder,' who just happens to have had a fling with Rule a few years back. This is also when Lily realizes Rule is much older than her, the lupi having longer lifespans. Relationship drama is a touch-and-go plot device for me, heavy on the 'go,' so it's almost a relief when the team confronts the staff and staff-holder and Rule disappears.
But she wasn’t asking questions. Questions were Lily’s way of sorting the world into shapes she could deal with, and she’d been tossed some pretty odd curves in the past few hours.
It gets a little odd at that point, and safe to say that it's definitely not your average paranormal. In fact, this one barely qualifies as 'paranormal' in my book, primarily only because the relationship between Lily and Rule is quite central to the plot(s). I did enjoy the dragons, but I felt Wilks was a bit weak in her plotting of external events happening over in Dis. Specifically (general spoilers), This book ends up giving a solid and needful push forward in Lily and Rule's relationship that should help minimize some of the basic insecurity and independence issues Lily has. That's what I hope, at least.
"As gracefully as dandelion fluff, that great body drifted to the ground near the cliff ’s edge."
I thought the writing quite good, with rarely a phrasing or process that tripped me up mentally. In fact, I'd say there were moments that shone. Verdict? If you still enjoy reading urban fantasy with an 'out' supernatural approach and paranormal elements, you could do far worse than this series. Yes, the next one is on the way from the library.
Three-and-a-half stars, rounding down to create some kind of obvious difference between the four-star book that preceded this (Tempting Danger) and the one that followed (Blood Lines).
Thanks to Mimi for the kick-in-the-pants buddy read. My vague memories might have won out otherwise :)
November 30, 2016
This world is building,baby! In this book, we get to see a whole lot of hell. And, let me just state for the record - I don't want to go to this version of hell either. So far, I haven't found a version of hell that I want to go to, so I guess I had better clean up my act at some point.
Note to self: don't be like Joe.
Half-Lily and Rule spend a bunch of time trying to get out of hell. And, I don't blame them. Hell is pretty gross. I hate gross things! Plus, the whole damnation thing...
Well, that doesn't seem so bad...
They are also trying to figure out their relationship. Some guys would actually prefer going to hell over having "the relationship talk", but Rule is a pretty awesome guy. The thing I appreciate the most about him is his stance on cats & dogs:
"Dogs make sense. They understand hierarchy and the need to cooperate. They come when you call them. A cat though - a cat will take your number and get back to you. Maybe. If he's in a good mood."
Exactly! Just another entry in my book of "1001 reasons dogs are better than cats." Coming soon to no bookstore ever.
So, to wrap up this extremely "on point" review: Hell sucks. Cats suck. Dogs rule.
None of this has anything to do with the book, but that's what I felt like writing about.
The book is cool. You might want to read this series if you actually want to know what's going on.
See you in hell!
(from Heaven!)
Bwuahaha!
Note to self: don't be like Joe.
Half-Lily and Rule spend a bunch of time trying to get out of hell. And, I don't blame them. Hell is pretty gross. I hate gross things! Plus, the whole damnation thing...
Well, that doesn't seem so bad...
They are also trying to figure out their relationship. Some guys would actually prefer going to hell over having "the relationship talk", but Rule is a pretty awesome guy. The thing I appreciate the most about him is his stance on cats & dogs:
"Dogs make sense. They understand hierarchy and the need to cooperate. They come when you call them. A cat though - a cat will take your number and get back to you. Maybe. If he's in a good mood."
Exactly! Just another entry in my book of "1001 reasons dogs are better than cats." Coming soon to no bookstore ever.
So, to wrap up this extremely "on point" review: Hell sucks. Cats suck. Dogs rule.
None of this has anything to do with the book, but that's what I felt like writing about.
The book is cool. You might want to read this series if you actually want to know what's going on.
See you in hell!
(from Heaven!)
Bwuahaha!
December 27, 2016
I did not expect that!
It was a 3-star book for a long time, but then it happened!
It was so exciting and interesting and different! It's worth reading just for that part, just for the .
It was a 3-star book for a long time, but then it happened!
It was so exciting and interesting and different! It's worth reading just for that part, just for the .
November 30, 2016
These people are way too sophisticated for me. I see a woman my man diddled in the past coming around for more, I see a woman who is about to lose her face and my man getting the treatment of the highest order of bitchiness.
you are right girl! go get him!
While I would have been foaming at the mouth, Lily is the personification of cool when she meet Cynthia ,diddled one. I like Cynthia, I really do. But it took me going trough this book and the next for the true like part. Lily gets over her dislike quite suddenly. Maybe I am the weird one, eh?
Anyways we have a nice plot going on here. I think whatever I say would be spoilers at this point. It was fast paced and very enjoyable read.
you are right girl! go get him!
While I would have been foaming at the mouth, Lily is the personification of cool when she meet Cynthia ,diddled one. I like Cynthia, I really do. But it took me going trough this book and the next for the true like part. Lily gets over her dislike quite suddenly. Maybe I am the weird one, eh?
Anyways we have a nice plot going on here. I think whatever I say would be spoilers at this point. It was fast paced and very enjoyable read.
February 16, 2021
Any book with dragons can't be too bad. But this book certainly doesn't start there. Instead it begins with Lily's sister's wedding and the prerequisite ugly bridesmaids dresses. While a horrible dress may seem like a big deal to Lily at this point, she rapidly finds bigger issues to stew about.
This is primarily a relationship book. Lily and Rule literally go to hell, where they settle their major beefs. It's this trip into the land of demons which drags my rating down to 3 stars, as I find Dis/Hell to be awfully easy to survive and escape. The one demon we get to know is a silly, pathetic creature rather than a powerful enemy (it is easily distracted by the concept of multiple orgasms).
As usual, Lily is question woman. For someone with a supernatural power, she is very focused on trying to empirically explain all the extraordinary abilities in her friendship circle. Even Sam, the dragon, is amused by her never ending flow of questions.
I missed Lily's grandmother, who only features in the first few pages of this novel. Much as I love her, I can see where she could potentially steal Lily's thunder. Nevertheless, I do hope that the next book has more grandmotherly influence!
Fun, playful urban fantasy, perfect to help weather these rough pandemic waters.
Cross posted at my blog:
https://wanda-thenextfifty.blogspot.c...
This is primarily a relationship book. Lily and Rule literally go to hell, where they settle their major beefs. It's this trip into the land of demons which drags my rating down to 3 stars, as I find Dis/Hell to be awfully easy to survive and escape. The one demon we get to know is a silly, pathetic creature rather than a powerful enemy (it is easily distracted by the concept of multiple orgasms).
As usual, Lily is question woman. For someone with a supernatural power, she is very focused on trying to empirically explain all the extraordinary abilities in her friendship circle. Even Sam, the dragon, is amused by her never ending flow of questions.
I missed Lily's grandmother, who only features in the first few pages of this novel. Much as I love her, I can see where she could potentially steal Lily's thunder. Nevertheless, I do hope that the next book has more grandmotherly influence!
Fun, playful urban fantasy, perfect to help weather these rough pandemic waters.
Cross posted at my blog:
https://wanda-thenextfifty.blogspot.c...
December 16, 2010
I really like the way the author is slowly unfolding this world. Lily and Rule aren't a perfect couple even though they're mates. They're still trying to figure out their feelings for each other, especially on Lily's end. She didn't grow up believing these things so it's harder for her to just go with it. She finds herself questioning her feelings and especially Rule's feelings.
I really liked how the author had Lily feel insecure about Rule's acceptance of fidelity. Just because fate has made you unable to stray doesn't mean that you are happy about that. Especially because she knows it's so different from the usual lupus behavior.
Lily really has endeared herself to me. In the first book, Tempting Danger, as well as in this one, Lily has reacted in a wholly believable and intelligent way to her relationship with Rule. Watching her slowly come to accept and treasure her bond with him makes their relationship all the sweeter to me.
I liked seeing Cullen more in this one, especially his bickering interactions with Cynna. He had a moment with Lily toward the end of the book after a certain event has taken place that was both revealing and uncomfortable. I was glad Lily worked it all through in her head and figured out that it wasn't so much about him comforting her as it was her comforting him. It really helped clarify what was a pretty surprising move on his part and added some intriguing depth to him.
The way this book unfolded was quite surprising. I didn't really picture quite that happening when I started the book--the tone seemed completely different--but I found it to be a very interesting development. I really liked getting to see that new area explored although I do hope for more explanation on that front in the future.
I'm curious to see how things develop with Lily's family in the future. Some definite lines were crossed here even though they weren't concentrated on that much. I'm also curious to see what happens with Cynna and the new role that she was told about.
I can't wait to get my hands on the next book! I glanced at the summary and saw that it focuses on Cynna! No wonder the cover shows a woman with tattoos.
I really liked how the author had Lily feel insecure about Rule's acceptance of fidelity. Just because fate has made you unable to stray doesn't mean that you are happy about that. Especially because she knows it's so different from the usual lupus behavior.
Lily really has endeared herself to me. In the first book, Tempting Danger, as well as in this one, Lily has reacted in a wholly believable and intelligent way to her relationship with Rule. Watching her slowly come to accept and treasure her bond with him makes their relationship all the sweeter to me.
I liked seeing Cullen more in this one, especially his bickering interactions with Cynna. He had a moment with Lily toward the end of the book after a certain event has taken place that was both revealing and uncomfortable. I was glad Lily worked it all through in her head and figured out that it wasn't so much about him comforting her as it was her comforting him. It really helped clarify what was a pretty surprising move on his part and added some intriguing depth to him.
The way this book unfolded was quite surprising. I didn't really picture quite that happening when I started the book--the tone seemed completely different--but I found it to be a very interesting development. I really liked getting to see that new area explored although I do hope for more explanation on that front in the future.
I'm curious to see how things develop with Lily's family in the future. Some definite lines were crossed here even though they weren't concentrated on that much. I'm also curious to see what happens with Cynna and the new role that she was told about.
I can't wait to get my hands on the next book! I glanced at the summary and saw that it focuses on Cynna! No wonder the cover shows a woman with tattoos.
April 8, 2018
There be dragons, and demons, and hell. Quite literary.
I enjoyed this book even more than the first one. Less romance, more action and character diversity.
“I was ready to leave. Yu here has already heard all my stories, and the strain of trying to look interested is wearing her out.”
“T.J.” Lily gave him a long, level look. “Thanks.”
He gave her a nod. “Still think you ought to come back, but I’ll admit we can’t offer you all the thrills you’re getting with the feds. Shot, burned… think you could arrange to be stabbed next time, just for a little variety?”
“Dogs make sense. They understand hierarchy and the need to cooperate. They come when you call them. A cat though—a cat will take your number and get back to you. Maybe. If he’s in a good mood.”
I enjoyed this book even more than the first one. Less romance, more action and character diversity.
“I was ready to leave. Yu here has already heard all my stories, and the strain of trying to look interested is wearing her out.”
“T.J.” Lily gave him a long, level look. “Thanks.”
He gave her a nod. “Still think you ought to come back, but I’ll admit we can’t offer you all the thrills you’re getting with the feds. Shot, burned… think you could arrange to be stabbed next time, just for a little variety?”
“Dogs make sense. They understand hierarchy and the need to cooperate. They come when you call them. A cat though—a cat will take your number and get back to you. Maybe. If he’s in a good mood.”
December 29, 2021
Very little in the first half of this book prepares you for the second--and quite different--half. Up until page 202 in my Berkeley Sensation paperback edition, it reads like a continuation of the series debut novel Tempting Danger. That was probably best described as a police procedural that addresses supernatural elements, especially an uninvited but unbreakable lifemate bond between the main characters, San Diego homicide detective Lily Yu and playboy Rule Turner, who becomes Lu Nuncio (second in command) of the Nokolai clan of werewolves.
After the event on page 202, parts of which were unforeseen by all concerned, the story switches to an urban fantasy adventure combined with epic fantasy. Unlike the condensed summary at the top of this Goodreads page, the back cover blurb on my paperback is not only much longer but offers a clue to the sudden shift of genres, so I'll share that part of it here and then go as far as I can to talk about it without spoilers.
I think that's all the information I can share outside of spoiler tags to give you an idea of the truly unusual adventure that's coming in this book. For me, both the event that sets it off and the path it takes are described too sketchily. In part that's unavoidable because the third-person narration is fairly closely bound to the main characters' perspectives, and all of them are deeply puzzled by the adventure. I wish, though, that it could have been handled in that case like a classical mystery, in which things are made clear by the end. We have a fitting conclusion to the story, but it leaves me wondering just what was really going on.
Lily is a Sensitive, meaning that she's able to detect magic and tell what kind of magic it is while being immune to all effects of magic. Karonski, a Wiccan, is the head of her FBI detachment assigned to search for Harlowe, and there's a new character, Cynna, covered with tattoos of power that she uses as a Finder; Cynna had an affair with Lily's werewolf lifemate Rule years ago, and I hope we see more of her in this series. These characters made the first half of the book fun to read.
Neither the blurb nor the prologue even hint at one important element of this story, so, with apologies, here comes one of those avoid-if-you-can spoiler tags: Really, the blurb should have said that, and if you open the tag I think it'll increase your pleasure, not spoil it. But do so at your own risk.
After the event on page 202, parts of which were unforeseen by all concerned, the story switches to an urban fantasy adventure combined with epic fantasy. Unlike the condensed summary at the top of this Goodreads page, the back cover blurb on my paperback is not only much longer but offers a clue to the sudden shift of genres, so I'll share that part of it here and then go as far as I can to talk about it without spoilers.
Now an agent in a special unit of the FBI's Magical Crimes Division, Lily's job is to hunt down [Patrick] Harlowe, a charismatic cult leader bent on bringing an ancient evil into the world. But what Lily doesn't realize is that Harlowe has set a trap--for her. And then the unthinkable happens.Now combine that cryptic (or gnomic?) statement with the strange prologue, set in some hellish realm. We're introduced to Gan (his "call name," not his real name), a bright orange demon no taller than a human child, ranking little higher than a lowly imp, and full of both fear and impishness. He's been summoned by Xitil, the Most Feared, as a favor to the evil goddess of the first book who's only referred to as She, and She gives Gan a mission. He is to accompany Harlowe, take orders from him, and possess Lily Yu.
In the blink of an eye, Lily's world divides and collides, and she is thrust into a new and frightening reality. Her only hope will be to trust Rule--and herself--or Lily will be lost forever.
I think that's all the information I can share outside of spoiler tags to give you an idea of the truly unusual adventure that's coming in this book. For me, both the event that sets it off and the path it takes are described too sketchily. In part that's unavoidable because the third-person narration is fairly closely bound to the main characters' perspectives, and all of them are deeply puzzled by the adventure. I wish, though, that it could have been handled in that case like a classical mystery, in which things are made clear by the end. We have a fitting conclusion to the story, but it leaves me wondering just what was really going on.
Lily is a Sensitive, meaning that she's able to detect magic and tell what kind of magic it is while being immune to all effects of magic. Karonski, a Wiccan, is the head of her FBI detachment assigned to search for Harlowe, and there's a new character, Cynna, covered with tattoos of power that she uses as a Finder; Cynna had an affair with Lily's werewolf lifemate Rule years ago, and I hope we see more of her in this series. These characters made the first half of the book fun to read.
Neither the blurb nor the prologue even hint at one important element of this story, so, with apologies, here comes one of those avoid-if-you-can spoiler tags: Really, the blurb should have said that, and if you open the tag I think it'll increase your pleasure, not spoil it. But do so at your own risk.
September 6, 2009
Ehh.. this one was a tad confusing. I don't want to go into that much detail because it would kind of ruin part of the plot. But I was definitely re-reading parts because I didn't know what was going on.
I like Rule and Lily but I don't know... there's something about this series that just bothers me. It just doesn't quite draw my attention like other series have and I'm not really sure why.
I'm debating about continuing on... I would like to see what happens with Lily and Rule, but I'm just sort of "eh" about the plotlines.
I like Rule and Lily but I don't know... there's something about this series that just bothers me. It just doesn't quite draw my attention like other series have and I'm not really sure why.
I'm debating about continuing on... I would like to see what happens with Lily and Rule, but I'm just sort of "eh" about the plotlines.
April 18, 2018
Still pretty good. I'm still liking the world, the setting, the magic, and yes even the romance--Lily and Rule are fast becoming my favorite paranormal fantasy couple. Actually I'm a little surprise how much I enjoy the characters and the writing in general. More on these things later.
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Buddy read with Carol.
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Buddy read with Carol.
March 13, 2016
3.75 stars for book 2 — another strong entry. Dragons! Nice touch, and Sam's thoughts added some humor and gravitas. About halfway through the book, an interesting separation occurs, with some of the characters in another realm. I enjoyed that whole set-up quite a bit. Felt a little teary as the journey unfolded. And worried about the characters. And surprised by some unexpected and welcome plot twists. Very little sex in this book, but something even better -- a closer relationship forms, with deepening trust.
Dis: In Dante's The Divine Comedy, the City of Dis encompasses the sixth through the ninth circles of Hell. In ancient Roman mythology, Dis Pater ("Father Dis") is the ruler of the underworld and is named as such in the sixth book of Virgil's Aeneid.
I look forward to seeing more of the secondary characters, especially Cynna the Finder, Callun the sorcerer werewolf, and little Gan, the adorably obnoxious young demon.
Do men / werewolves really think like this? Does anyone? "He loved her hair. It was as black as a secret wish, shining in the clear light of the young sun, newly risen from its bed beyond the horizon. . . ."
Regarding the writing of a series: I wish authors wouldn't feel compelled to restate things we learned in prior books. It breaks the momentum and insults my intelligence. Some restating is necessary and fine, though.
Dis: In Dante's The Divine Comedy, the City of Dis encompasses the sixth through the ninth circles of Hell. In ancient Roman mythology, Dis Pater ("Father Dis") is the ruler of the underworld and is named as such in the sixth book of Virgil's Aeneid.
I look forward to seeing more of the secondary characters, especially Cynna the Finder, Callun the sorcerer werewolf, and little Gan, the adorably obnoxious young demon.
Do men / werewolves really think like this? Does anyone? "He loved her hair. It was as black as a secret wish, shining in the clear light of the young sun, newly risen from its bed beyond the horizon. . . ."
Regarding the writing of a series: I wish authors wouldn't feel compelled to restate things we learned in prior books. It breaks the momentum and insults my intelligence. Some restating is necessary and fine, though.
December 13, 2016
The story continues and new dangers, new charactes, new worlds even are introduced!
The best is that everything works so well together!!!
Usually the books in a series get weaker in the second book, but that's absolutely not the case here!!!!
The best is that everything works so well together!!!
Usually the books in a series get weaker in the second book, but that's absolutely not the case here!!!!
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February 15, 2017DNF @21% (
I kinda lost interest :'(
On hold... for now !!
I kinda lost interest :'(
On hold... for now !!
January 8, 2016
4.5/5; 5 stars; A
I loved this book, not only because it is great urban fantasy with a dash of PNR, but because it deconstructs and reconstructs a character and gives the reader a chance to really understand her.
There were things about Lily Yu in book 1 that made it hard to completely warm up to her but the events of this book just make her more believable and understandable. .
In addition to re-reading this book I've listened to the Graphic Audio version of it. The cast of characters and the style of the 'old radio show', complete with sound effects, made it fun to listen to and set the sound of Cullen, Lily and Rule, in my head. Check it out if you get the chance, http://www.graphicaudio.net/our-produ...
I loved this book, not only because it is great urban fantasy with a dash of PNR, but because it deconstructs and reconstructs a character and gives the reader a chance to really understand her.
There were things about Lily Yu in book 1 that made it hard to completely warm up to her but the events of this book just make her more believable and understandable. .
In addition to re-reading this book I've listened to the Graphic Audio version of it. The cast of characters and the style of the 'old radio show', complete with sound effects, made it fun to listen to and set the sound of Cullen, Lily and Rule, in my head. Check it out if you get the chance, http://www.graphicaudio.net/our-produ...
June 24, 2023
Mortal Danger is book two in the Wold of the Lupi series by Eileen Wilks.
Man oh man Lily has a lot to deal with. She’s going through a lot of changes since Tempting Danger. She now works for the Special Federal Force, she’s trying to find a dangerous staff, and her relationship with Rue, well she wants to take it slow and get to know him, but he's pushing for her to move in and more. Lily is independent and sensible. She wants to find a balance.
This novel had us jumping around a bit. It takes place on two planes and kept me on my toes. Listening to the graphic audio helped me understand the two planes, Lily’s issues, and whats happening to her. It can be confusing, but also interesting. We get more explanations to help clarify somethings and give us more questions. Lily as we saw in the first novel ask a lot of questions. That’s good, but here, my god, the women should just accept somethings on faith.
The secondary characters continue to play major rolls in the storyline and plot development. We do get to meet some new characters. I enjoy all the characters we've meet a lot and like that we just don’t focus on one couple, but many relationships. You also don't know who is good or bad. It keeps you guessing.
As for the romance I’m not a fan. Its not a true romance and doesn't feel like one. Yes, Rule and Lily have passion, but I just don’t feel love. In this one they are tense and frustrated with each other; because they can’t seem to compromise on anything even the mate bond.
As for the Lupi its an interesting bunch. I’m not total sold on their nature and world. It’s quite different from what I’m used to reading on wolves, so changing my opinion on mates is a bit hard. I’m trying. The Lupi are very secretive and keep a lot hidden. Only a bit is revealed and we learn as Lily does on the go.
Graphic Audio: It’s another bing worthy listen. The special effects, sounds, and voices suck you in and move the storyline along. As I said above this one takes place in two planes and it can get confusing, but listening helped me differentiate. When I read this title I had a lot of issues with this aspect, but the audio helped a lot.
Mortal Danger is an exciting listen full of action and suspense. It’s got lots of twists, new paranormal facts, and a powerful ending.
Rated: 3.5 Stars
Graphic Audio: 4 Stars
Man oh man Lily has a lot to deal with. She’s going through a lot of changes since Tempting Danger. She now works for the Special Federal Force, she’s trying to find a dangerous staff, and her relationship with Rue, well she wants to take it slow and get to know him, but he's pushing for her to move in and more. Lily is independent and sensible. She wants to find a balance.
This novel had us jumping around a bit. It takes place on two planes and kept me on my toes. Listening to the graphic audio helped me understand the two planes, Lily’s issues, and whats happening to her. It can be confusing, but also interesting. We get more explanations to help clarify somethings and give us more questions. Lily as we saw in the first novel ask a lot of questions. That’s good, but here, my god, the women should just accept somethings on faith.
The secondary characters continue to play major rolls in the storyline and plot development. We do get to meet some new characters. I enjoy all the characters we've meet a lot and like that we just don’t focus on one couple, but many relationships. You also don't know who is good or bad. It keeps you guessing.
As for the romance I’m not a fan. Its not a true romance and doesn't feel like one. Yes, Rule and Lily have passion, but I just don’t feel love. In this one they are tense and frustrated with each other; because they can’t seem to compromise on anything even the mate bond.
As for the Lupi its an interesting bunch. I’m not total sold on their nature and world. It’s quite different from what I’m used to reading on wolves, so changing my opinion on mates is a bit hard. I’m trying. The Lupi are very secretive and keep a lot hidden. Only a bit is revealed and we learn as Lily does on the go.
Graphic Audio: It’s another bing worthy listen. The special effects, sounds, and voices suck you in and move the storyline along. As I said above this one takes place in two planes and it can get confusing, but listening helped me differentiate. When I read this title I had a lot of issues with this aspect, but the audio helped a lot.
Mortal Danger is an exciting listen full of action and suspense. It’s got lots of twists, new paranormal facts, and a powerful ending.
Rated: 3.5 Stars
Graphic Audio: 4 Stars
February 5, 2016
This series has not quite found its legs yet. At least, not for me. There are definitely some good things going on, but this book feels disjointed, not only in relation to Tempting Danger, but within itself. The first half and the second half feel almost like two separate stories. And there is no trace of the police procedural feel from book 1.
We start the story with Lily’s sister’s wedding. I was excited about that, because I am interested in her family dynamic and where Rule will fit in. But it was really just a prop to kick off the next storyline. Harlowe, our surviving bad guy from the last book is conspiring with an agent of hell to have Lily possessed. A demon snatches her at the wedding and steals a taste of her blood. We follow Lily and her people as they try to figure out who attacked her and why, while we get cutaways of Harlowe and his new demon sidekick, Gan.
It seems like the book is going to be all about Lily hunting down Harlowe and foiling the possession plan, but that is only the first half. The second half sends Lily and the gang into a side-trip to the Hell dimension, which felt totally out of left field. And it was confusing to boot.
The best parts of the book for me centered on Lily and Rule, how they are working to make their relationship work, and what Lily is learning about being a member of the pack. I am intrigued by the new character, Cynna, who appears to be a future HEA for Cullen. I like Cullen, too, and Benedict. But the demon stuff? It just felt like a tangent. Gan irritated me. And the way Lily ended up after what happens in hell… just did nothing for me.
This book felt aimless. Maybe it’s a bridge, though that is hard for me to say, because I have no idea where the author is going next. I’m going to give book three a try, but I am kind of nervous about where things are going. Specifically, I have no idea where things are going. I don’t want stories to be predictable, but I’m not even sure what the tone is anymore. And just like last time, much of the climax happened off page, leaving the Harlowe resolution much to be desired.
I want more of the pack. I want more Grandmother. I want Lily and Rule to get somewhere. And I’d like to get back to solving some cases.
I’ll let you know how that works out.
Rating: C+
We start the story with Lily’s sister’s wedding. I was excited about that, because I am interested in her family dynamic and where Rule will fit in. But it was really just a prop to kick off the next storyline. Harlowe, our surviving bad guy from the last book is conspiring with an agent of hell to have Lily possessed. A demon snatches her at the wedding and steals a taste of her blood. We follow Lily and her people as they try to figure out who attacked her and why, while we get cutaways of Harlowe and his new demon sidekick, Gan.
It seems like the book is going to be all about Lily hunting down Harlowe and foiling the possession plan, but that is only the first half. The second half sends Lily and the gang into a side-trip to the Hell dimension, which felt totally out of left field. And it was confusing to boot.
The best parts of the book for me centered on Lily and Rule, how they are working to make their relationship work, and what Lily is learning about being a member of the pack. I am intrigued by the new character, Cynna, who appears to be a future HEA for Cullen. I like Cullen, too, and Benedict. But the demon stuff? It just felt like a tangent. Gan irritated me. And the way Lily ended up after what happens in hell… just did nothing for me.
This book felt aimless. Maybe it’s a bridge, though that is hard for me to say, because I have no idea where the author is going next. I’m going to give book three a try, but I am kind of nervous about where things are going. Specifically, I have no idea where things are going. I don’t want stories to be predictable, but I’m not even sure what the tone is anymore. And just like last time, much of the climax happened off page, leaving the Harlowe resolution much to be desired.
I want more of the pack. I want more Grandmother. I want Lily and Rule to get somewhere. And I’d like to get back to solving some cases.
I’ll let you know how that works out.
Rating: C+
June 23, 2023
The couple are caught in 'hell' with a demon. He cannot change, she's not herself. They are basically helpless. I'm not a fan of this book, it's complex, seemed a bit silly as he is wolf for most of it. This means the complex story is Told.
May 31, 2018
Well, she did it. Wilks took three of my least favorite storylines—possession, old flame, amnesia—and created something original and enjoyable with them. Nothing was predictable, as I’d feared it would be, and the surprises were delightful .
Looking forward to continuing with this series.
Looking forward to continuing with this series.
December 20, 2013
I read book 1 about 2+ years ago and so I wish so much time had not passed in between. I remembered some things but it just wasn't fresh.
It is nice to have a chinese heroine as I often read about ivory skinned protagonists all day. So Lily yu made me think of Nikita's actress Maggie Q (who will be in the new movie Divergent as a dauntless leader named Tori)
Anyway, in this book, the always analytic Lily was trying to make sense of her new "mate bond" with Nikolai princess Rule Turner. She just isn't content with accepting it because it feels forced upon her.
but then she is pulled into another investigation as dead bodies resembling the handy work of Harlowe require her expertise. Rule gets sucked into the demon realm, so Lily has to find her mate and figure out who is behind the attacks and why they are after her.
she gets new friends to work with in this one, Cullen & Chynna. They have chemistry, so I hope they get a mate-bond and not just sex between them in this series.
*nice addition of demons and dragons to the mix.
It is nice to have a chinese heroine as I often read about ivory skinned protagonists all day. So Lily yu made me think of Nikita's actress Maggie Q (who will be in the new movie Divergent as a dauntless leader named Tori)
Anyway, in this book, the always analytic Lily was trying to make sense of her new "mate bond" with Nikolai princess Rule Turner. She just isn't content with accepting it because it feels forced upon her.
but then she is pulled into another investigation as dead bodies resembling the handy work of Harlowe require her expertise. Rule gets sucked into the demon realm, so Lily has to find her mate and figure out who is behind the attacks and why they are after her.
she gets new friends to work with in this one, Cullen & Chynna. They have chemistry, so I hope they get a mate-bond and not just sex between them in this series.
*nice addition of demons and dragons to the mix.
February 1, 2011
If the Lupi, gnomes, a sourcerer, and a sensitive werent enough for you, Mortal Danger should take care of that. In the second book in this series, Wilks added an annoying demon, who does grow on you. She also adds a Finder, dragons and many other not so friendly demons. Rule and Lily are still trying to figure out the mate bond, as well as find Harlowe and the staff. Cullen plays a much larger role, and I hope Wilks continues to show us more of his character. I would like to learn more about Rule and the Lupi, alot about them is still a secret to the reader and to Lily. Lily's grandmother didn't have alot of time in this book, but hopefully that will change. Really good book, I like the added dimension of Dis, or Hell as we know it.
March 13, 2025
Really enjoyed this series so far. Easy, fun ride.
April 15, 2011
Solid Urban Fantasy Series
If you're looking for a paranormal romance, Eileen Wilks' World of the Lupi series may not be quite your cup of tea. While there are romantic elements in the book - more in Mortal Danger than in Tempting Danger, the series opener - those elements are not the driving plot of the book. If you like your books more along the lines of urban fantasy, then give Wilks a try. You won't be disappointed.
Lily Yu is no longer a homicide cop, but her life and her job as an agent for the FBI's Magical Crime Division certainly hasn't gotten any easier. Assaulted at her sister's wedding, trying to come to terms with her Were mate, Rule Turner, the prince of wolves himself, and still trying to find the ever-elusive Reverend Harlowe...and more importantly the big staff of necrotizing badness introduced in the series premiere Tempting Danger, she hardly has the energy to deal with the bodies that start piling up. Or the note left one one: This one's for Yu. Deal she must, however, and with the gritty determination and force of personality that is inherently Yu. She can't help it though, when events in her life put her positively beside herself.
I really enjoyed Mortal Danger. It lacked most of the pleasing police procedural of Tempting Danger, but it did introduce more of the fantasy side of the world that Wilks is creating. It's a well drawn and complex world, and I like seeing it unfold a little at a time. I also very much enjoyed the both the re-acquaintance with established characters - I'm a huge Cullen fan - and the introduction of new ones. Cynna Weaver is an enigma and a treat.
It wasn't quite as much a self-contained thriller as Tempting Danger, and it's certainly not anything I'd consider stand-alone, but it was a definite bridge for the series and a significant step in world building. The only minor complaint I have is that the plot was sort of split between worlds and the more urban parts were dealt with disappointingly quickly. The fantasy parts, however, were well written and interesting, and I very much enjoyed seeing more of the Lupi clan dynamics and politics in action. There's a lot of depth and a sense of history in this series that totally appeals, so it balances everything out nicely.
I'm not entirely sure where the series is going yet in its overall arc, but I'm enjoying the hell out of getting there. Nicely done.
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Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
If you're looking for a paranormal romance, Eileen Wilks' World of the Lupi series may not be quite your cup of tea. While there are romantic elements in the book - more in Mortal Danger than in Tempting Danger, the series opener - those elements are not the driving plot of the book. If you like your books more along the lines of urban fantasy, then give Wilks a try. You won't be disappointed.
Lily Yu is no longer a homicide cop, but her life and her job as an agent for the FBI's Magical Crime Division certainly hasn't gotten any easier. Assaulted at her sister's wedding, trying to come to terms with her Were mate, Rule Turner, the prince of wolves himself, and still trying to find the ever-elusive Reverend Harlowe...and more importantly the big staff of necrotizing badness introduced in the series premiere Tempting Danger, she hardly has the energy to deal with the bodies that start piling up. Or the note left one one: This one's for Yu. Deal she must, however, and with the gritty determination and force of personality that is inherently Yu. She can't help it though, when events in her life put her positively beside herself.
I really enjoyed Mortal Danger. It lacked most of the pleasing police procedural of Tempting Danger, but it did introduce more of the fantasy side of the world that Wilks is creating. It's a well drawn and complex world, and I like seeing it unfold a little at a time. I also very much enjoyed the both the re-acquaintance with established characters - I'm a huge Cullen fan - and the introduction of new ones. Cynna Weaver is an enigma and a treat.
It wasn't quite as much a self-contained thriller as Tempting Danger, and it's certainly not anything I'd consider stand-alone, but it was a definite bridge for the series and a significant step in world building. The only minor complaint I have is that the plot was sort of split between worlds and the more urban parts were dealt with disappointingly quickly. The fantasy parts, however, were well written and interesting, and I very much enjoyed seeing more of the Lupi clan dynamics and politics in action. There's a lot of depth and a sense of history in this series that totally appeals, so it balances everything out nicely.
I'm not entirely sure where the series is going yet in its overall arc, but I'm enjoying the hell out of getting there. Nicely done.
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Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
August 16, 2011
***3.5***
This one is tough for me to evaluate. First and foremost, let's just get this right out of the way: I liked the book. I feel attached to the characters, engaged in what happens with them. And hell, I have already started reading the 3rd in this series.
That said, there were some flaws.
First flaw: I am really not fond of Wilks' tendency to tell us about the action after the fact. This happened in the first book, and it is happening here too. What? Why did all that need to happen offscreen? It completely undercuts the dramatic tension to storytell that way. "Oh hey! We had this big fight yesterday, let me tell you what happened. Hooooo-boy, it was a scary one, let me tell ya!" Really? Really??!
But the biggest flaw, to me, was that the biggest events in the book were never explained. At the end, all of the characters and the author seemed to shrug, express bafflement over what happened to Lily, and then just moved on. I'm sorry, but Rule's belief that the Lady must have taken a hand isn't enough for me. What happened? What does it mean? What are the consequences? It can't just disappear into history. Having it, in the end, apparently mean nothing... well, just like the lack of being in the middle of the action (first flaw), it undercuts the drama of the story. Was it all pointless, or was this a major step for Lily and Rule, a trial, of sorts, that will build them into the people they need to be for some major conflict coming up?
There were a couple other major things tossed out at the end - - that also got no explanation. I can only hope that these things are handled later in the series...
This one is tough for me to evaluate. First and foremost, let's just get this right out of the way: I liked the book. I feel attached to the characters, engaged in what happens with them. And hell, I have already started reading the 3rd in this series.
That said, there were some flaws.
First flaw: I am really not fond of Wilks' tendency to tell us about the action after the fact. This happened in the first book, and it is happening here too. What? Why did all that need to happen offscreen? It completely undercuts the dramatic tension to storytell that way. "Oh hey! We had this big fight yesterday, let me tell you what happened. Hooooo-boy, it was a scary one, let me tell ya!" Really? Really??!
But the biggest flaw, to me, was that the biggest events in the book were never explained. At the end, all of the characters and the author seemed to shrug, express bafflement over what happened to Lily, and then just moved on. I'm sorry, but Rule's belief that the Lady must have taken a hand isn't enough for me. What happened? What does it mean? What are the consequences? It can't just disappear into history. Having it, in the end, apparently mean nothing... well, just like the lack of being in the middle of the action (first flaw), it undercuts the drama of the story. Was it all pointless, or was this a major step for Lily and Rule, a trial, of sorts, that will build them into the people they need to be for some major conflict coming up?
There were a couple other major things tossed out at the end - - that also got no explanation. I can only hope that these things are handled later in the series...
December 27, 2012
You know... I have no idea what to make of this book. Was it good? Yes. Like book 1, it was difficult to put down. However, It was confusing at times, but I think that was the point. Once you got used to the book being confusing, it wasn't so confusing anymore, if that makes any sense whatsoever. Like I said in my review of book 1, this is NOT a romance series. The romance is in the background of the much larger plot & the events that take place, especially the ones that took place in this book, are a necessary evil to help the relationship between the hero & heroine develop into something much more than the two of them thought possible. After the weirdness in this book, I am very interested to find out where the author will take us in future books... Where do authors come up with some of this stuff, is beyond me... On to book 3.
September 23, 2012
The first book was only just interesting enough for me to want to get the next one. Nothing special. But this one grabbed me. I really liked it. Interesting plot, good world building, introduction of some new characters that I really liked and want to see more of. The varying points of view added a nice layer to the various existing characters as well. Very good.
February 2, 2016
I felt that the plot was all over the place. I didn't really get Lily splitting into two different entities.
June 21, 2025
I can't get into this series. I think it's everything the narrators don't seem to pull this story of, even though I know they did well in other series.
The story is confusing and annoying at times. I'll give the next one a try.
This book is free in the audible subscription in June 2025. Thanks to the author you can read all there series for free in the graphicaudio version.
The story is confusing and annoying at times. I'll give the next one a try.
This book is free in the audible subscription in June 2025. Thanks to the author you can read all there series for free in the graphicaudio version.
August 8, 2022
Great! I really, really enjoy this series! Wow! Lily and Rule are fantastic!
October 19, 2025
I listened to the graphic audio and it was a phenomenal narrator. It truly felt like a movie. Highly recommend id you have the chance. I am not sure I would have enjoyed as much were I reading the book. But it was a nice sequence and I will sure continue the series!
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