A gargoyle in need of a mission…The curse is finally broken,Yet, freedom never felt so empty.No longer confined to his stone form, gargoyle shifter Mattias yearns for a purpose. Feeling increasingly lost, he plans to search for his destiny elsewhere. But, a chance encounter with a wary woman roots him to the spot–for now.A werewolf in search of a cure.Rachel heads into an underground club to … cure.
Rachel heads into an underground club to pick up an elixir–and runs into Mattias. The attraction is strong, but her affliction has left her too damaged to pursue a relationship.
Mattias and Rachel guard their secrets to protect their hearts. But, the cost is high. Will they be able to break through the darkness?
Or are they doomed to carry the weight of their curses alone?
Torch is a novel in the Underground Encounters series, set in a goth club that attracts supernatural creatures. Each book features a different couple–and perhaps different species!–and can be read on its own.
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Fly Away…..
Vamps is an Underground Club that caters to all kinds of supernaturals and those that just want to throw caution to the wind for a night…..But Vamps has it’s own history and the most recent is the end of the curse that was put on the 3 gargoyle brothers that stood guard in Vamps for many years. Dante and Lucan have found their mates, but Mattias feels like the 3rd wheel so to speak, he doesn’t have his ever after, but then he doesn’t want one either….He wants to experience what he lacked while in stone….Freedom and to travel and find his purpose in life..Until he locks eyes with a sad lost soul at Vamps….This can only be the attraction he always feels, only she is different not like the usual type of females that throw themselves at him, no she is running away from him.
Chemistry Scientist Rachel feels she has been cursed since that fateful night she was attacked. Now every month she must lock herself in the basement and hope she doesn’t harm anyone, or curse anyone with the same. She strives to find a cure, but now when she sees that handsome man at the club where she picks up the only thing that controls her urges that one night of the month, she realizes how very lonely her life has really become and decides that she will at least enjoy her nights until then.. But will this time be sufficient for her and Mattias will he be able to fly away from the only woman who has ever caught his attention like this?
When I started reading this story, I could not put it down. I read the book in one day. This author is an awesome writer. I can not wait to read more of their books. Keep up the great work. You should definitely read this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Torch (a gargoyle shifter / werewolf romance) (Underground Encoutners Book 9) by Lisa Carlisle is an amazing story that I have read. This is book number nine in this amazing series that I have fallen in love with and I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about gargole shifter and a werewolf romance
Torch is a romance between a gargoyle and a werewolf and book nine of the Underground Encounters series. Mattias and Rachel’s story is an interesting read full of drama, mystery, suspense, twists and a love story that pulled me in. I recommend it to everyone who loves shifter romances.
Another fast and fun story with Vamps. Mattias who is a gargoyle is a fantastic character that meets Rachel who was also a fantastic character and had a secret of her own. Lots of chemistry and plenty of steam with a great storyline. Great secondary characters and an HEA. Loved it!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this heart aching romance. I liked Mattias and Rachel as individual characters and as a couple. The story is very engaging and it quickly had all my attention as my heart became invested in this couple. There is lots of drama, danger and an over all feeling of suspense to the book but what really connected with me was the emotions. Poignant, powerful and beautiful, I found it impossible not to feel sympathy for, connect with and wish for these two to get the HEA they so richly deserved. A simply wonderful shifter romance. All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.
Mattias is free. The curse that kept his brothers in stone most of the time along with him has been broken. Yet he doesn’t feel the freedom he thought he would. His brothers have found mates and are happy. It isn’t that he isn’t happy for them but why does he feel so lost. Until…
He sees a woman at Torch. She’s not all tricked out like the other women but she draws him. He watches an exchange between a regular who is all tricked out. What is going on? She looks desperate.
Following her, he knows she has something she’s hiding but it will take more to find out what.
Rachel is hiding a horrible secret. An attack left her cursed and with a stalker. Only her sister and one other knew her secret–and the one who’d attacked her to turn her into a monster once a month.
Will their attraction be enough to give up their secrets? Or will danger force the truth?
Finally, the last brother finds his other half. Will he be able to save her and keep her? You’ll love the characters and enjoy visiting the other couples I grew to love as well.
Sad that the series seems to be ending but I’m hoping Torch will bring us some more characters to love.
Book nine in the Underground Encounters series a well written story that kept me turning pages. The story runs smoothly from page to page it has a very good story-line. I do hope this is not the last book in this series as I have enjoyed reading everyone of them and if it is, I will be rereading them all. This is gargoyle shifter Mattias and werewolf Rachel’s story. Two people with curses but will they realize they have found their other half? I recommend this book. I received a copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
Torch
Vamps – come for the music, stay to find trouble. Let’s go back to Vamps to find out what Mattias is going to do with his freedom. For over ten years Mattis and his gargoyle brothers have been cursed to remain in stone. They only can break free if someone is in danger. Their lives and freedoms were taken away. After all this time Mattias feels restless and life is without a purpose. His two brothers have found their mates and have settled into a happy productive life. Mattias is not sure what he wants but he wants to start living.
Mattias helps out around Vamps, filing in when needed. The crowd is interesting and there are many pretty women. He thinks that he needs to wander and tells his brothers that he will be leaving. Then a woman catches his eye.
Rachel has come to Vamps to meet up with a witch. A few months ago, Rachel was bitten by a werewolf and turned. She has been ‘treating’ her condition monthly with help from the local coven of witches. Her sister locks her in the basement after she takes the medication she gets from the witch.
Mattias is intrigued with Rachel. Maybe he can put off his journey to find purpose for a little while. He courts her slowly with thoughtful dates at a piano bar, talking and exploring music. But they both have secrets that are preventing them from realizing they are perfect together. Can they overcome the secrets and rely on each other? Maybe Mattias has found who and what he needs.
I loved this book. There was no insta-love but a slow dating/courting that was sweet. We also got a glimpse in to some other favorite characters too. Maya is pregnant and who knew, Lucan is cooking!
Vamps, is a place where you never know who and what is walking in to listen to the music and enjoy the super natural vibe. I want to visit, don’t you?
I adored this book. I have read several of Lisa Carlisle’s books and I must say that this one was one of my favorites. It was a real page-turner for me. It took me mere moments before I could just identify with Mattias and Rachel’s story. I don’t know why they just touched me at the very deep of my soul.
The action in the book was constant and the intimate scenes were out of this world. I had a lot of fun seeing how they would live their lives and become an item because books like these always have a happy ending. Still, even knowing this, I was still thrilled to read how it all ended for them. It was great fun.
Of all the shifter books I have read, Lisa Carlisle is the only one that I know of that goes for the Gargoyle shifter genre, which is unique and very rare I think. I admit, when I first discovered her, I was not sure about the gargoyles, but I have grown to enjoy her stories and even want to read more. And if you are not sure about the gargoyle genre, give it time, it will grow on you too.
Happy reading to all!
Mattias is brother to Danton and Lucan who happens to meet a beautiful woman at the club one night and he is very attracted to her and her to him but they both have issues one more than the other that kills the relationship fast. Great characters. Love the story line. Paranormal romance. Adult content. I was give an Advance Reader Copy by the author without obligation. I am providing an honest review.
Highly entertaining, sexy, emotional and engaging adventure filled with danger, drama and longing…. was a great read from the beginning and kept me glued to my tablet all the way to the end and left me excited for more from this magical world. Great reading!!
In Search of My Piece of the World
Mattias story was not as expected and this was a good thing. The author took time to give him a different path to his future from his brothers.
After having the curse broken each brother needed to find a way to exist in the new reality. Mattias has no idea what he is seeking but is willing to leave his family to find it.
Rachel’s world was change a year ago and she is trying to make the best of it. She does what she thinks is necessary to protect her sister and others from herself. Believing that her world has narrowed to only include a few little does she know a visit to Vamps will open up a world of new possibilities.
If you have not read the other books in this series I do suggest that you pick them up. Each book is a standalone but reading them gives you a clearer picture of all the character to come.
I have voluntarily read and reviewed this book without obligation to the author as I enjoy her books.
Yes, relationships are a partnership it goes bought ways. You accept them for who they are. Warts and all. Very good story I liked it. I received a complimentary review copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a honest review.
Get ready for another Smokin’ hot, PNR fan-freaking-tastic story from the amazing world of ‘Underground Encounters’ by Ms. Carlisle’s magic pen 😀 … “TORCH” is Mattias’ unique story & has both new & awesome recurring characters and witty dialogue. With Romance, Suspense, Rockers and magic, not to mention the lovable gargoyles, shifters & vamps, this grabbed me from the start & held on tight! … Add in the amazing descriptions and surprises & readers will be hooked and turning pages like crazy, too! I never write spoilers or recap blurbs, but I do know when I’ve read a contemporary PNR must read! I honestly recommend this must read & all her fantastic books to adult 18+ fans of fiction!