Moonglow (Darkest London, #2) in Vampires, Weres and Fae!

Aug 02, 2012 Melindeeloo rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal-romance, shapeshifters, magic

4.5 stars - This time around Ian Ranulf is suffering some personal problems related to his penchant for red-haired woman, but when he happens upon the aftermath of a werewolf attack, Ian is going to discover that willowy red-heads can't hold a candle to feisty curvy blonds. And since the killer still has the lovely Daisy in his sights, Ian will do everything in his power to keep Daisy safe from the 'were' while also trying to keep the killer from exposing the existence of Ian's wolf-shifting rac 4.5 stars - This time around Ian Ranulf is suffering some personal problems related to his penchant for red-haired woman, but when he happens upon the aftermath of a werewolf attack, Ian is going to discover that willowy red-heads can't hold a candle to feisty curvy blonds. And since the killer still has the lovely Daisy in his sights, Ian will do everything in his power to keep Daisy safe from the 'were' while also trying to keep the killer from exposing the existence of Ian's wolf-shifting race to the rest of the world.

Coming into MOONGLOW, I just couldn't imagine where Callihan was going to take her series. With the way that the background mystery of the FIRELIGHT wrapped up there didn't seem to be threads hanging for a follow-on story just a character, Ian, who was such a cad in his efforts to keep Miranda and Archer apart. But then again I'd forgotten that Miranda has two sisters and apparently they are going to be the thread that connects the first three Darkest London books.

I really enjoyed MOONGLOW even though it is more standard PNR fare than Callihan’s FIRELIGHT – that is if 'standard' can be stretched to include paranormal romance with a touch of suspense in a historical setting – since there isn't the same type of mystery surrounding Daisy and Ian as the intriguing one surrounding the masked Archer in the first book.

But what MOONGLOW does just as well, is the development of the two leads and the slow build of their relationship even as there is a strong initial attraction. The fact that Ian has such a core of pain and loneliness makes him really appealing and Daisy who is equally wary of attachments after her disastrous marriage - and who also bears emotional scars almost as deep as Ian's - is equally appealing. And as in the previous book, the banter between the starring pair is very entertaining.

I had a couple nits with the story that knocked MOONGLOW down just half a notch from FIRELIGHT: Daisy's part of the family secret is handled oddly when it is revealed to us, the culmination of the mystery surrounding the werewolf serial killer is wrapped up a bit too quickly - I wanted a bigger battle and more emotion in the aftermath, and I'd have also like to have seen the emotional potential behind Daisy's fate near the end of the book milked for full impact.

But really my nits are minor, and MOONGLOW guaranteed a place for Callihan's books on my auto-buy list. I am really looking forward to the next story WINTERBLAZE to see if final sister Poppy can regain what she's lost and I am hoping that since Callihan has added some more paranormal elements to her Darkest London world that she isn't just planning just a trilogy for the three sisters - I can easily see the series going at least one more book past that since there are a few side characters that I wouldn't mind seeing more of. ...more

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Jul 06, 2012 Yodamom rated it really liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy, crack-a-smile, vampires, shifters, werewolves, wizards, mystery, drama-rama

Daisy is in the final stages of the mourning for her late terrible husband,Craigmore. Finally, she is free to go out in society and enjoy life again. But, her fun is short lived when she finds the hostess being devoured but hideous beasties. Not part of the party plan for sure.
Daisy meets Ian, a doctor, werewolf and a born protector. He wants to protect her, save her, perhaps it's his Alpha nature. He also has kind of a bad reputation which is why Daisy's sister is not too happy with their buddi ...more

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Feb 16, 2013 Vannessa rated it liked it

Shelves: were-shifters-mostly, kindle-books, paranormal-romance, netgalley-books

This was the second book in the Darkest London series and was just as good as the first, if not a bit better. This one revolved around Daisy, sister of Miranda from the first book and Lord Ian Ranulf, who also appeared in the first book. Daisy really didn't like Ranulf at all after he tried to come between her sister and her husband-to-be at the time by making frequent passes at her, so when Daisy finds herself involved in a werewolf attack and Ranulf saves her, he is the last person she wants t ...more

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Feb 11, 2012 Lori {Romancing the Dark Side} rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal-romance, reviewed, my-favorites, historical-romance, werewolves, read-in-2013, 2013-immortal-reading-challenge

Original Romancing the Dark Side Review:

The fearless Daisy and sly and sexy Ian won me over with ever turn of the page!

After putting up with an insufferable husband, recently widowed Daisy Ellis Craigmore is ready to embrace her new freedom. To celebrate her new life, Daisy attends a party, planning to enjoy herself and hopefully end the night in the arms of a gentleman. Unfortunately for Daisy, her celebration soon turns into a nightmare when she witnesses a brutal werewolf attack that leav Original Romancing the Dark Side Review:

The fearless Daisy and sly and sexy Ian won me over with ever turn of the page!

After putting up with an insufferable husband, recently widowed Daisy Ellis Craigmore is ready to embrace her new freedom. To celebrate her new life, Daisy attends a party, planning to enjoy herself and hopefully end the night in the arms of a gentleman. Unfortunately for Daisy, her celebration soon turns into a nightmare when she witnesses a brutal werewolf attack that leaves her injured, her new companion dead and as an unexpected houseguest of Lord Ian Ranulf, Marquis of Northrup.

Ian is a Lycan who's chosen to live his life apart from his clan. His extraordinary senses lead him to the scene of the attack where he finds Daisy and the scent of a werewolf. Fearing for Daisy's safety, Ian brings her to his home, where he can watch over her and learn the details of the attack before she tells anyone. Flirty banter between the two soon ensures but things take an unexpected turn when Daisy realizes Ian is the man who came between her beloved sister Miranda and her new husband Archer. Parting ways seems like the best solution for Daisy and Ian but when they discover the rogue werewolf is targeting women wearing Daisy's signature fragrance the two have no choice but to work together to stop the killer before he strikes again.

I didn't think the Darkest London series would explore all the Ellis sisters when I first read Firelight, but I'll admit I was excited when I learned Moonglow would feature the fun, carefree and outspoken sister, Daisy. She has a troubled past but doesn't let that stop her from finding herself, Daisy speaks her mind and is pretty fearless for a woman in her time, you can't help but admire her tenacity. Her personality is a great match for the stubborn but dashing alpha, Lord Ian Ranulf. He's a protector by nature, but never treats Daisy like anything but his equal, which makes him a swoon-worthy hero in my book. Their attraction is instant, but I love that Ms. Callihan allowed them to get to know each other before the sparks really fly. Ian and Daisy are both tortured and complex characters who find each other when they've lost all hope of finding happiness.

Ms. Callihan stays true to her dark and gothic paranormal world set in the gritty streets of London in Moonglow, this time with even more nail-biting suspense, shocking revelations and breathtaking romance. You have no choice but to become emotionally invested in the characters while reading this brilliantly written story. The wicked Ms. Callihan knows just how to torture us by adding some unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat (and yelling at my ereader if you're me) with every turn of the page. Ian and Daisy have exceeded my expectations as a couple, they made me laugh with their sexy banter and tugged at my heartstrings with their tender moments. Moonglow will enthrall you with its hauntingly beautiful Victorian world and its unforgetable characters...it's truly a masterpiece!

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Jan 07, 2014 Shawna rated it it was amazing

I am utterly in love with this series so far.

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Feb 06, 2019 Brittany rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-fiction, paranormal-romance, 3-1800s, 4-uk

This was an enjoyable book. Luckily while it followed book 1 in the timeline it was easy enough to follow without remembering a ton of details about the first one.
I liked Daisy as a heroine, she was feisty as well as flawed. Ian made a good hero, damaged and jaded but still somehow wanting more out of his long life.
Good love story with paranormal aspects. Nothing super special but I will likely read book 3 at some point as I am curious what will happen.

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