Rating: 3.75🌈
In reading book 10, I realized I had missed two of the novels beforehand, so I’ve gone back to pick them up starting with Walking a Tight Trope (Blackhaven Manor #9).
for those who might be new to the series, this is a paranormal fated mates romance that’s located at a Colorado small town and at a huge estate nearby owned by three Dragons. The latter, Blackhaven Manor caters to the Otherworldly community, hosts their weddings, meetings, whatever else is needed, and festivals that draw huge audiences. Whether it’s vampires, pixies, werewolves, sirens, the Fae or something else, it’s got a sanctuary from human beings within the boundaries of Blackhaven Manor.
Jarrett Crawford, a werewolf, has been tasked by Skye Maddox, one of the dragon siblings, to build a gazebo for the upcoming royal Fae wedding. A event of political, social and power ramifications for the Otherworldly community so it’s got a lot of invitees and events happening around the marriage.
At the bar, fae Oliver McKenzie, part-time employee and writer, someone who’s there for observation but also hides a secret.
It’s an arranged meeting by Skye for the fated mates who start getting to know each other on a sweet, lower lusty note than the previous stories. More woo than rut. It’s instant mate without the intimacy.
But there’s another element, a mental one as Oliver is a telepath. This was an interesting aspect to his personality and their bond. And it plays out well in the mystery of the storyline too.
I wish the mystery and the attacks had been better integrated into the couple’s story but this is a short tale and it did very well for the length.
All in all, another enjoyable fated mates love story in the Blackhaven Manor series.
Check out the full list below.
Blackhaven Manor:
✓ Purrfect Harmony #1
✓ Night and Fae #2
✓ Dragon It Out #3
✓ Grin and Bear It #4
✓ Pixie Little Liar #5
✓ Dead Over Heals #6
✓ Silent Knight #7
â—¦ Pain in the Ice #8
✓ Walking a Tight Rope #9
✓ Royally Flocked #10
Sequel/adjacent series:
Hunter’s Hollow:
✓ Angels and Anarchy #1
✓ Beauty and Bad Blood #2
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Walking a Tight Trope (Blackhaven Manor Book 9)
Blurb:
In love with the idea of love, Oliver McKenzie has made a career out of crafting swoon-worthy romances. He doesn’t need to work at the café in Blackhaven Manor, but the daily interactions fuel his muse and provide him with an unlimited supply of inspiration. He just never imagined he would find his own happily-ever-after within the hotel walls.
Contracted to build a gazebo for the upcoming royal wedding, Jarrett Crawford assumes it’s a job like any other. He’ll find out the details, order the supplies, and finish with time to spare. It doesn’t occur to him that the meddlesome dragon who owns the place is setting him up for the hardest fall of his life. But that’s exactly what happens when he meets Oliver.
When his new mate comes under psychic attack, Jarrett, of course, takes it personally. While he might be ill-equipped to fight a battle of the mind, he’ll risk everything to protect his elf.
Even his own life.
• Publisher: PECCAVI PRESS (July 20, 2023)
• Publication date: July 20, 2023
• Print length: 158 pages
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 