Book 75, 2020

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Dark Lies by Vivi Anna

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Once again, I managed to finish my work book at work. Woo! It was Dark Lies by Vivi Anna, and it's the second part of the author's "Valorian Chronicles" in the Silhouette Nocturne line. I dont believe I've read the first, but I did not feel as though I was out of the loop. This book featured main character Jace Jericho, a lycan who works for a paranormal investigative team headed by vampire Caine Valorian. The other mc is Tala Channing, a woman who works for the San Antonio police department.

When Jace's team is forced to work with human police on a ritualistic murder, he isn't happy. He doesn't like humans in general, and something about rookie officer Tala Channing drives him crazy. In spite of his misgivings, Jace is drawn to her, which serves only to irk him further. How can he be attracted to a human woman?

Tala wasn't prepared for the feelings that being around Jace stir in her. She can't afford to be distracted by the handsome lycan. Tala has far too many secrets. When things come to a head between them and secrets are revealed, Jace has to decide if he wants to run, or if he intends to stay and claim the woman who's claimed his heart.

I enjoyed this story for the most part. It was interesting to read both viewpoints, which gave me a sense of both main characters' thoughts and motivations. The case was especially compelling and creepy. I would have liked more resolution on the main plot, but since this is part of a series, I can forgive that.

Favorite line: But what she needed and what she was going to get were always two entirely different things.

A good book overall. Giving it a four.