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Master Slobozia (Masters of the Consulate Book 12) by Sylvia Black – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Master Slobozia (Masters of the Consulate #12)Master Slobozia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Master Slobozia is book 12 in the Masters of the Consulate series and I can say, this story was intense but I loved it so much. I highly recommend reading this series from the beginning as you get to know the characters, building toward the explosive ending of this story. I love this phenomenal series with all my heart from the beginning….vampires, witches, rogues, danger, betrayal, fated mates and hot sizzling connections. The way the author just pulls you in with the story-telling…..truly outstanding….

The vampires and witches are continually on the hunt for the rogue they seek….Lucas.
Master Slobozia battles until the end with the other masters to bring Lucas down….but having his eyes on Taylen, Slobozia is hesitant on trusting any witches to help at this point. All Taylen wants is to be part of a Warriors Group that she has been training for so long….Taylen is a strong and wants to prove she can take care of herself in the process. When the sparks fly between Slobozia and Taylen…are they truly to be fated mate or mis-trust cloud decisions that have to be made..

Does Slobozia and all the Masters finally bring Lucas down…definitely read and find out. This is a great story….

I look forward to seeing what Sylvia has in store in the future with more stories!

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Master Slobozia (Masters of the Consulate Book 12) by Sylvia Black – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Master Slobozia (Masters of the Consulate #12)Master Slobozia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the final book in this intense and action packed, explosive series and I couldn’t wait to finish it to see how it ends. We have followed the Masters of the Consulate as they chase the rogues and find their chosen mates in the midst of the hunt. With Slobozia, he is completely suspicious of the witches, due to the centuries of hate between the two groups. Taylen is hoping to join the Warriors Group and has zero interest in getting involved with Slobozia, but as the hunt continues, they are thrown together in a race to defeat the rogues. The twists and turns that the book takes you on will keep you reading until the last page. While it was amazing to see the series wrap up, its bitter sweet as it’s such an engaging series. Definitely a great series and each book can be read as a standalone, but I recommend starting at book 1 and reading your way through the series to get the full impact.

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate #4)Master Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Master Romano is Book 4 in the Masters of the Consulate series and I continue to love each book in the series. While you can read each as a stand-alone, I very highly recommend reading this series in order from the beginning as there is characters intertwined in each book. If you love paranormal romance filled with vampires, witches, shifters, secrets, tested loyalties and magic, do yourself a favor and check out this series!

Master Romano has to keep an eye out as there is findings of a rogue in their midst…but also there is suspicion toward Romano as well….is Romano innocent or guilty. When Romano meets Raven, whom is a witch, there is push and pull between them, since Romano is a vampire and she is a witch. With so many secrets in between them, can they work together and also see through the chemistry between them?

Definitely read and find out…..I am looking forward to more from this series!!!

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Master Slobozia (Masters of the Consulate Book 12) by Sylvia Black – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Master Slobozia (Masters of the Consulate #12)Master Slobozia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars
I vividly recall the moment I first opened *Master Descallia*, the inaugural book in Sylvia’s *Masters of the Consulate* series, where I was introduced to a rich tapestry of fanged Masters navigating a world steeped in darkness and intrigue. Now, as we reach the thrilling conclusion with the twelfth and final installment, the magnitude of the expansive cast and the intricate plotlines is both exhilarating and bittersweet. Sylvia has crafted a captivating universe that, despite its complexity, remains approachable. I highly recommend reading the books in chronological order; this not only deepens your understanding of the multifaceted characters but also enhances the experience of witnessing how the past intricately weaves into the present as the storyline progresses.

The latest book, *Master Slobozia*, shines as a mesmerizing dark enemies-to-lovers paranormal vampire romance, drawing readers into the depths of the series with unparalleled intensity. From the very beginning, I’ve expressed my admiration for the beauty that simultaneously resides in the bleak landscape Sylvia has envisioned. This final entry continues to deliver on that front, enveloping readers in a deliciously dark and moody atmosphere that echoes throughout the narrative. Crossing paths with Master Slobozia is a perilous venture; this vampire is not to be trifled with, and those who dare challenge him quickly discover the dire consequences of their actions.

This book is exhilarating—fast-paced and relentless—packed with heart-pounding action, palpable tension, and suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The storyline is intricately woven with deadly encounters and thrilling escapades, showcasing an array of compelling elements: the allure of steamy vampires, formidable shifters, enigmatic witches, fated mates bound by destiny, deceitful traitors lurking in shadows, strong-willed females taking charge of their destinies, and an abundance of magic, drama, and political intrigue. Secrets and lies are interspersed throughout, creating an engaging atmosphere that continually surprises.

As the conclusion of this series unfolds before me, a sense of melancholy settles in. I find myself both grieving the end of this captivating journey and eagerly anticipating where Sylvia’s creative genius will lead us next. The journey has been nothing short of enchanting, and I’m ready for whatever new adventures await.

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Master Slobozia (Masters of the Consulate Book 12) by Sylvia Black – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Master Slobozia (Masters of the Consulate #12)Master Slobozia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, the chemistry and sexual tension is hot in this one. You could feel that it might distract them from the mission of taking out Lucas. This story was great. I felt it did a nice job of tying up the series and bringing it an end…or did it? (that ending left me hoping for a spinoff…?) Great twists that you don’t see coming. The romance between our two main characters was a medium build. You felt it, they wanted it but wanted to finish the mission. They were very relatable. Career or love? I’ve followed this series from the beginning and it’s been such an entertaining and fabulous series. Drama, romance and lots of good v. evil made for a very intriguing story.

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Master Slobozia (Masters of the Consulate Book 12) by Sylvia Black

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One lone traitor left, and the bloodthirsty war between the rogues and master vampires will be over.
As long as Taylen, the seductive vampire who destiny has thrown into my path, does as she’s told.
The purebloods will find the enemy and make him pay for the onslaught of betrayal he has brought to our door. Of that there is no doubt.
But when our disloyal enemy captures Taylen, keeping him away from the sacred vampire treasure proves more difficult than it should.
He will learn the hard way that no one takes from the vampire masters. Not the gold, and more importantly, not Taylen, the treasure I’ve already decided will be mine for eternity.
Master Slobozia is the explosive twelfth book in the Masters of the Consulate series by Sylvia Black. It is a deliciously dark, fated mates, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, vampire romance. You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. Each book in this collection is a stand-alone, with different couples and a guaranteed happily ever after.

~ AMAZON ~

Sylvia Black is a master’s prepared International Best Selling paranormal romance author with a special love for old-world history and the folklore of Europe. A grandmother born and raised in the Baltic Sea region nurtured this love, and it grew more profound as a young child living for years in England and traveling extensively.

Sylvia likes to keep her readers on the edge of their seats one minute and fanning themselves as the heat rises the next. Her novels feature handsome, dark-minded males who stop at nothing to protect their mates.

The perfect day for Sylvia would be spent sitting on a balcony overlooking the Amalfi Coast in Italy while enjoying an espresso as she writes.

While not writing, she spends time with her husband and family, including two adorable cocker spaniel puppies. She enjoys traveling extensively, especially when researching for her next novel.

She also loves interacting with you, her readers, so please feel free to connect with her on social media!

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The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Felicia Belcher

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The Final BiteThe Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A second chance at life after being wrongfully killed, but with a twist, that is especially hard on a vampire with limited time, only being able to go out at night.

3 days to find a mate. If the mate rejects them, they get sent back to purgatory. This is a special event that only happens once every 10 years.

His mate needs help freeing his mother from an alpha that is using her, he also believes they killed his father to achieve her hand in marriage. He gets more surprises than he could imagine

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Kelli Harper

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book 11 in this series, yet while I have read other books by this author, this is my first one in this series. I was a bit confused with some of the characters and how they connected. But overall I found this book to be exciting and full of steamy bits and there was suspense. So I will be going back to book one and reading through the whole series now. I am definitely intrigued to get the whole back story.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Kerry Carr

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 11th book in the Masters of the Consulate series. This is another dark paranormal romance which has elements of danger, twist and turns, betrayal, in this one with have a Dom/submissive relationship. Each one of these books is the story about a different Master finding his fated mate however I would recommend reading them in order as there is a story that runs underneath which is a battle between the pure bloods and the rogues both fighting for ultimate control over the underworld.
In this story we are with Master Bistrita and Chara.
The rogues have moved into Master Bistrita’s territory so all the Masters have to work with him to try and defeat the rouges once and for all.
What he didn’t expect was meeting his fated mate in the form of Chara.
However it wasn’t love at first site. When Chara barges into their meeting to warn her friend about a danger her reaction to Bistrita wasn’t very warm.
However she soon starts to realise that there is something between them that neither can deny.
But when Bistrita start putting his rules and orders in place will she willing obey or will her feisty attitude and disobedience lead them back into more danger.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was hooked on the War of Destiny series and read every single one just eager to learn more on each of the different characters. As the years and years span forward and different characters are intermingled, the story continues to make such an impression on its readers. As this book emerges of Matthew and his backstory after book one and two, I definitely needed to give this one book a try. If you’re interested in this book, it is highly recommended that you read the first two books in the series for context and sequence of events. Starts out with Matthew dealing with so much anguish and grieving from the last of his soulmate and being tortured. Now without his ka-tet, he leaves lost and out of place being on his own now. He focuses on regaining his strength and power as he has been depleted from what he once was. In search of a new identity, Matthew goes from the Medici family from Tuscany to Valentino in Rome. Throughout the reader can truly experience all the emotions Matthew confronts through the adventure and action that he brings to his own storyline. Another War of Destiny addition!

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Felicia Belcher

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pursuit into darkness was told from Julia’s POV. It follows her descent into madness from the abuse she endure as a human. After nearly a century of being a vampire and losing her soul mate, she also loses her sense of self worth.

Instead of trusting the members of her ka-tet, she gives into the voices and hallucinations of her violent ex-husband telling her she’s worthless, and joins Valentino in trying to bring down the Resistance.

Samuel and Kali are able to get through to her enough to spare Samuel and he kidnaps her back, which infuriates Matthew and he leaves the ka-tat because he does not trust Julia.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Felicia Belcher

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Where do I even begin!?!? The nail biting suspense? The character development? The plot? This was so good!

Matthew’s struggle of losing not only his soul mate, but also his ka-tat from harboring Julia after her betrayal and even his elemental super powers was heart wrenching! Living alone in the mountains only made his mental health worse. His soul mate finally convinced him in a dream to rejoin society where he meets the Medici brothers and becomes a valuable asset to both the Duke and the Cardinal.

Matthew has to continue to balance pretending to be human, while also not damaging his vampire anatomy. Valentino causes chaos in Rome and Matthew has to take the long way to avoid being spotted by Valentino’s clan to come help the Cardinal. Matthew fights alongside the humans to relinquish the clan that has infiltrated the Villa and has the humans enthralled and hypnotized to try to take over and rule Rome.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An Ember of Hope is Book Six in the War of Destiny Series. This book builds on previous books in the series, so I highly recommend reading previous books prior to reading this one. It is a paranormal fantasy full of action, danger, mystery, betrayal, tension, drama, conflict, high stakes, violence, suspense, vampires, and paranormal elements. The main character, Matthew is still reeling from the loss of the death of his soulmate, so he retreats to the mountains to live by himself. He continues to try to hide his powers and that he is a vampire, but it becomes increasingly more difficult to do so because Valentino is attempting to take control of more cities. Matthew becomes a protector and needs to use his powers to protect those he cares about. This was a wonderfully written story with complex, multi layered characters who continue to grow through their struggles and trauma. Along their journey to self-discovery, they learn about trust and friendship. As a warning, there are triggers in this book as it contains flashbacks of imprisonment and torture.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Kerry Carr

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the sixth book in the War of Destiny series. I suggest reading these books in order so that you get a complete understand of the story, the characters and how they all fit together also the plot carries on from one book to the next so if you don’t read them it may leave you feeling a bit lost.
There is also trigger warnings as in this story we have flashbacks to the time when our main character Matthew was imprisoned and the torture he suffered so just a heads up with regard to that.

This is a continuous and a fascinating fast paced paranormal story that I have loved since book 1.
After the death of his soul mate and his imprisonment, Matthew distance himself from those he feels betrayed him. While he is struggle to get his fire element working correctly he meets and starts to work for the Medici brothers. He fits in as mortal and likes how it feels, however he isn’t mortal he is a vampire.

Matthew now decides he is going to become a protector and when Valentino tries to take over more territory he steps right into his role at protector.
As time progresses Matthew realises that he is not alone and that their are people who want to help him vampire and human alike..but will he be able to let his guard down again and trust people after the betrayal he suffered last time?

This was another great adventure which I really enjoyed. I can’t wait to see what the author has instore for us next.

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Charlene Pryke

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Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth novel in the masters of the consulate series and I cannot stress enough how important it is to read from book one to understand past characters that mentioned and the underlying storyline.

Within this novel we get the love story of Romano and Raven – forbidden love when witches and vampires come together in the ultimate sizzling scenes…. Something that Ms Black is excellent at and this novel does not disappoint.

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Master Tuscano (Masters of the Consulate Book 2) by Sylvia Black – Review by Charlene Pryke

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Master Tuscano (Masters of the Consulate, #2)Master Tuscano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another exciting chapter in the masters of the consulate series. This novel gives more of the back story in the war between the vampires, the shifters, the witches and the syndicate. But ultimately it is about the love story between Christian and Delilah ❤️ the trials they endure and how she proves her loyalty…. Along the way a few very hot sex scenes but if you are a true Sylvia Black fan you would expect nothing less than super hot.

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Master Descallia (Masters of the Consulate Book 1) by Sylvia Black – Review by Charlene Pryke

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Master Descallia (Masters of the Consulate, #1)Master Descallia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read other books in this series I was excited for the opportunity to read book one and it did not disappoint- this is the story of Luce and the ultimate master of the consulate – Salvatore. Ultimately it contains some super hot sex scenes – Ms Black you did not disappoint although like fine wine these get better as the books process.

There isn’t a lot that I can write without spoilers so I just advise you pick up a copy and get comfortable.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Charlene Pryke

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is yet another exciting chapter in the amazing series Masters of the consulate. I cannot stress enough that you need to start this story at book one to get the basics of the war with the rogues and understand the importance of the characters. This book is also about the love story between Bistrita and Chara – fated mates ❤️ and has bdsm undertones.

It’s very hard to write a review without spoilers so I suggest you get a hold of the series and get comfortable and lose yourself in the books themselves. I cannot wait for book 12 and the exciting conclusion.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Lucinda Morton-Phillips

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is set within the War of Destiny series, between books 2 & 3. It tells the story from Matthew de la Roche’s point of view as he struggles to come to terms with his sense of loss and betrayal from those he considered family, whilst recovering from imprisonment and torture.
A chance encounter with members of the Medici family gives him some purpose in life and he starts to mend, always being conscious of the need to hide his vampiric nature whilst amongst the mortals.
A plea from Cardinal Medici takes him to Rome, a dangerous place for a lone vampire on the wrong side of King Valentino, but Matthew finds that he may have more allies than he knows.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Hannah Porter

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read the second book first I definitely had to read this as it takes place between the second and the third. I really enjoyed the second one and this one was no different.and just like the last Van Spankeren has built a richly imagined world , blending suspenseful action with deep, character-driven drama.The vampire lore is refreshingly original, and the plot is woven with intricate details that keep you hooked. The central conflict and its resolution are well-paced, maintaining a good balance between action and character development. With writing that will make you emotional while reading. I can not wait til i finish the rest of this series from this talented author.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Hannah Porter

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can’t believe we are already on the 11th Book of the Masters of the Consulate series. I made quick work of the book for two reasons. One it’s about 150ish pages and two it was just that good I couldn’t put it down.The plot unfolds with a well-crafted balance of suspense,passion and action ensuring that you’ll remain hooked from start to finish. I hope we get to see more of Chara and Bistrita. In the next I liked them. This book provides a satisfying mix of intrigue and character development, its familiarity with characters from the earlier books will really enhance the reading experience.so I highly suggest you go back to start at book one, and enjoy the thrilling journey this series takes you on. Hurry also because book 12 comes out next month. I’m sooooo excited for it.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oooo. I can’t believe this series is almost over, I have enjoyed every moment of this series, and this book was no different. Sylvia Black truly is one of my favorite authors. Dual perspectives of Bistrita and Chara.
Chara is the best friend of Natalia from the previous book and Master Bistrița’s land butts up to Oradea’s in the target zone. Everything finally starts to come to a head in this one. Devora has finally given her blessing to the witches to help the purebloods. Also, with Natalia’s syndicate brothers and their men forming a barrier around the zone things seem to finally be working. Destiny has brought the witches to their pureblood mates. Now Bistrita has a new battle, one he never expected in the form of a red-headed beauty that won’t be ordered around without a fight. She’s not made of glass, and she won’t let him treat her as if she were.
Everything about this amazing series pulls you in. The tropes and the guaranteed happily ever after in each book for each couple is gold. I cannot wait to see how it all comes to an end in book twelve, Master Slobozia, October 19th, 2024. We already got glimpses of Taylen but how will she fair against her master?

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

An Ember of Hope is another exciting story part of the War of Destiny series. I definitely recommend reading this series from the beginning to get to know characters and the continuous story-line. This was a great read, enjoyable and I could not put this down..I needed to know what will happen next. The author does a great job of storytelling and I really did enjoy this fast paced read with drama, danger, betrayal and conflict but also self discovery.

Matthew struggles and distances himself from the Resistance, especially after the trauma he endured, feeling betrayed. What becomes into believing he can stop King Valentino….does Matthew have what it takes including allies with him…but does he have the trust in those who want to help….

Great story overall…I am looking forward to more from this talented author!!

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deb Robinson

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this series. I read all 5 books one after the other and could not put them down. This is Matthew’s story and everything he has gone through. I don’t suggest reading this book until you have read the rest or you will be thoroughly confused. I loved the writing style as everything flows wonderfully together. A lot of inner dialogue in this story so I did have a harder time connecting with this one. The author definitely pulls at your heartstrings with the torture and pain Matthew is going through. It was a very interesting read and will always pick up anything from this author.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Jessica Mefferd

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a world where Vampires meet Fifty Shades of Grey, here it is! Master Bitrita is the perfect Christian Grey, while Chara serves as Anastasia. This book has the perfect push and pull budding romance that will keep you on your toes. Steep rivalries between Vampires, Shifters, and Witches come to a head, in this fast-paced war. The author keeps things moving, while leaving bits up to assumption without going into too much detail. A quick enjoyable read for anyone looking for a fantasy romance, with limited spice.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Mandy Ott

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An Ember of Hope is the Theresa Van Spankeren book I didn’t know I needed! This book is part of the War of Destiny Series, and is more or less a companion novel, as it is Matthew’s story, taking place between books 2 and 3 of the main series. Van Spankeren creates the same amazing world full of vampires, historical figures, and other fantastical beings. I found myself, once again, immersed in the conflict between Valentino and the Resistance, told from the unique perspective of Matthew, recovering from his time in captivity. I found Matthew’s nightmares following his dilemma brutal and heartbreaking, yet honest and realistic. Some of the same great characters emerge in this book, as well as some new ones. There is so much detail in this book, but it is woven together so seamlessly that it only adds to the overall drama of the story. What an amazing addition to the already great War of Destiny world!

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Master Bistrita is the 11th book in the Masters of the Consulate series. While I have not read them all, I would suggest reading book 10 before this one, otherwise you wont know what the heck is going on. This book picks up where the previous book left off. While I have enjoyed what I have read of this series, this book was not my favorite. I am not really into BDSM, and the only book I really read with it was 50 shades. And parts of this book felt very much like that- contract, signing NDA, etc. With looking past that, and quickly speed reading those sections, I enjoyed the rest of the book. I like all the mixed relationships and the plot of the series as a whole. I enjoyed the characters as each as Bistrita and Chara are both strong personalities and love fiercely.

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27400783-pursuit-into-darkness” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1446314168l/27400783._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27400783-pursuit-into-darkness”>Pursuit into Darkness</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8249753.Theresa_Van_Spankeren”>Theresa Van Spankeren</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6829573065″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
A really good read that continues from the first book in the series. After reading the first I found the flow of the book much easier to follow.<br />THis time we follow Julia, she is complex, struggling with loss and memories from the past that keep troubling her. <br />The author continues with the character development with Julia as it does that of the other characters. The depth of the characters and the insight into their lives is well described as in the previous book. Making this book another that is difficult to put down.<br />I will certainly be adding more from this author to my tbr list<br />
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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214344053-an-ember-of-hope” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”An Ember of Hope: War of Destiny” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1717702752l/214344053._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214344053-an-ember-of-hope”>An Ember of Hope: War of Destiny</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8249753.Theresa_Van_Spankeren”>Theresa Van Spankeren</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6829403884″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This is the first book by this author that I have read and at the time of reading was a little thrown as things did not always make sense, after a bit of looking into this is part of a series, almost a sideline that although a good read I feel would be more enjoyable if read after or alongside the other books.<br />In this book the character development and growth is good and continues to move with the story which in itself is deep and enthralling.<br />Mathew, a vampire is disheartened after the death of his soulmate and pulls away and distances himself from his family, living alongside humans. Working for a prominent family where he can, seeking redemption where possible. <br />
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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Julie Johnson

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve enjoyed this series of books and this one did not disappoint either. There are some very dark moments for Matthew in this book but ultimately, he receives the redemption he’s been seeking. The writer of this series has put a lot of thought into the character development and storyline and I highly recommend reading these in order. While this book takes place between books 2 and 3, you could read this one out of order but should probably read those books first for better context.

A very challenging series but an enjoyable one!

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