Reviewed by Cindy
TITLE: Eye of the Beholder
AUTHOR: MD Grimm
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 153 Pages
RELEASE DATE: February 8, 2018
BLURB:
Is it better to risk it all… or never know what could have been?
After surviving an abusive childhood, Vulcan remade himself upon arriving in Los Angeles, California. He became a blacksmith for the paranormal community and strives to earn the respect of the vampire covens and werewolf packs that call LA home. He also prevents the pain of loss by keeping everyone at arm’s length.
But he never planned on meeting a former Roman soldier by the name of Marcus Cassius Vespillo. Something sparks between them and turns into a friendship he never considered possible. He can’t deny his intense attraction to the intelligent, courteous, ancient vampire. And it scares him.
Though Vulcan is wary of seeking more with Cassius, an attack leaves him at death’s door and forces him to reexamine his priorities. But Cassius has his own secret, one that promises tragedy and loss. And if that wasn’t enough, a slayer arrives in the States, one with a bloody connection to Cassius… and Vulcan himself.
REVIEW:
Vulcan is a man who’s made a good life for himself after being raised in the worst of circumstances. The last thing he needs is to get caught up with a vampire. Or maybe it’s exactly what he needs. He tries to fight his growing attraction the Cassius, but something about the man won’t let him go.
Cassius might be looking for something too. He’s lived a long time and life doesn’t interest him as much as it used to, but being with Vulcan let’s him see it through fresh eyes. He’s never been one for letting something he wants slip away and Vulcan won’t be the exception if he can help it.
This is an excellent story that takes place in a richly crafted world. From the elite circles that the vampires and werewolves run in to the cold city streets that Vulcan grew up in, the author paints a picture with their words that lets the reader’s imagination take flight.
Watching Cassius woo Vulcan is as heart wrenching as it is heartwarming. Vulcan is so tired of getting hurt that protecting his heart is his priority but in doing so, he’s hurting both Cassius and himself.
I enjoyed the turns and twists the story took. I loved how the characters circled each other, both of them so determined that the other see things from their points of view. Both men have faced a lot of adversity in different ways and have fought to make good lives for themselves, and they are mostly successful…until they are not.
This is not my first go around with this author and they have a particular gift with the supernatural stories they write. I always find their tales compelling, commanding me to read them at one go, and this one is no different. I couldn’t put it down, as I was so wrapped up in what was happening that I couldn’t stand to wait a moment longer than I had to find out how they were gonna work things out.
If you’re looking for a paranormal story with well-rounded characters and above average plot lines then I highly recommend this book to you.
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