Rating: 4.5
Gideon was a better tale, probably because so much of the exposition had been dealt with in Logan’s book that we’re familiar with most of the characters here.
We get the relationships happening and the new dynamics at play around the Warehouse, the headquarters for Logan’s team and new pack.
With a foundation set, a mystery arc laid out for us (again in Logan’s story), Gideon is ready for his next step forward.
For that, it’s also a trip back … towards his past with Taj, the incubus who broke his heart. We met Taj during the big investigation and now we learn the circumstances behind his conditions on this side of the Seal.
Sometimes it’s a tough thing getting a couples chemistry right, especially if it’s needed to be combustible immediately. That’s certainly not a issue here. Taj and Gideon are that romantic incendiary pair that also manages to be tragic and trapped in their past. They make this story.
Taj comes with a human best friend , Erich, who’s ignorant of the supernaturals around him, including Taj. A pair, like adopted brothers, Erich is a character we see a lot of.
The arc mystery started in the first story continues here, building its elements and characters through most investigations and cases. It’s the one aspect that’s adding on the danger and suspense in each book without giving any answers so far.
What is happening is that Logan’s family and pack is growing. Both supernatural and human beings by story and mate.
This was a terrific story and romance. I love seeing everyone and the steps forward they had taken. Including therapy for Bailey, and that his recovery is a process. Great job.
Next up is Aleron. Unfortunately, that’s not til March 22, 2022. I’ll be waiting.
I may check out some of the other connected series.
I’m definitely recommending the Chosen Champions, both stories. Read them in the order they were written.
Chosen Champions series:
✓ Logan #1
✓ Gideon #2
◦ Aleron #3 – coming March 22, 2022
https://www.goodreads.com › showGideon (Chosen Champions #2) by Macy Blake | Goodreads
Synopsis:
Gideon is a centuries-old vampire warrior with a broken heart…
Which is why he’s vowed never to risk it again. Instead, he’s channeled his passion and his legendary self-control into becoming a skilled protector — one who’s promised to wield his sword alongside a young wolf shifter leader on a mission from the mysterious Oracle to protect the human realm against the broken magic that threatens its very existence. He’s doing just fine without love, thank you very much… at least until his incubus ex reappears in his life.
Taj is an incubus without a home…
And that is every bit as unpleasant as it sounds. Banished to the human realm, Taj is learning the hard way that survival is for the fittest and, um… he’s not as fit as he thought he was. Not when his past keeps coming back to haunt him. Still, it’s only when another incubus is involved in a series of brutal attacks and Taj’s ex, Gideon, rides to the rescue that Taj learns just how dangerous this human realm might be to his life… and to his heart.
But although the fire between Gideon and Taj burns hotter than ever, they’ll need to break through the wall of secrets that divides them if they want a chance to set things right…
A second chance for the human realm.
A second chance at finding a home in the welcoming arms of their new pack.
And a second chance at building a future… together.
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 