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Blurb
Triad: Book One
Magical species must never mix. According to the rules, Simon Osborne should ignore the children’s cries for help. After all, they’re werewolf cubs, and he’s an apprentice mage. But for once in his life, Simon breaks the rules and rescues the cubs, saving them from a demon intent on draining them of their magic.
Of course, all actions have consequences, and Simon’s bold move earns him the displeasure of his peers and the attention of the cubs’ alpha, a man named Gray Townsend.
The last thing Gray needs is a mage in his life, but Simon did save his son. Since Simon is now a friend of the pack, Gray doesn’t have much choice about it—or the forbidden attraction that goes along with it. Unfortunately for the alpha, he needs Simon’s help to track down the demon behind the kidnappings—before it strikes again. Simon and Gray must join forces to protect the pack, even as they struggle to resist the temptation that threatens to destroy them both.
Morgan’s Review
Simon is a mage, and mages don’t mix with Others (vampires, shifters, demons) but when Simon “hears” some shifter children crying for help, he runs to their rescue despite this “rule”.
Gray is the father of one of the children Simon rescues and he is immediately indebted and attracted to Simon.
Together they work to find the demon who kidnapped the children and also unravel a mystery that involves Simon’s own powers.
Gray reveals that Simon is his Mate and though it should be impossible for two from different “groups” to mate, the chemistry is undeniable and very hot. They fight the attraction for a while, but it turns out to be necessary to save Simon’s life so they both joyfully and somewhat cautiously mate, unsure what the future will hold.
This was a sweet romance, most of the angst was about the “mystery” and the romance was pretty straight -forward. However, their relationship is far from solid and we will see it evolve in future stories as they experience being a couple on a day to day basis.
I liked this book a lot and am happy to keep reading the series.
Poppy’s world building is exceptional and her characters are fun and engaging. I enjoy exploring her world further with book two.
Audiobook:
Robert G Davis narrates the entire series and does a pretty great job. I really love his dialog. He’s good with the unique voices, uses some great accents and does a fantastic job voicing the children.
The sound quality is good and the pacing is excellent.
My only peeve is that while reading straight descriptive text (no dialog or specific action sequence) he tends to lilt his voice in such a way that every sentence ends with a higher inflection, like everything is a question or vaguely exciting.
If you put that out of your mind, the rest far out ways that gripe and it’s a great way to experience this series.
I recommend this book and the audiobook and give both a 4 of 5 hearts
