Previously published; newly refreshed by author Fall in love with the de La Vega cat shifters in this classic paranormal romance from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Dane, a spinoff of the fan-favorite Cascadia Wolves series The very magick that brought them together now makes them targets… Kendra Kellog may have found her sister, but she’s still miles away from bringing down the … away from bringing down the evil mages targeting her family. Max de La Vega is exactly what she doesn’t need at this moment in time–strong, smart and the very definition of alpha.
The next in line to run his jaguar jamboree, Max is used to getting what he wants. Right now, he wants Kendra. More than that, he realizes she needs him–and he’ll do whatever it takes to guarantee her safety.
With evil forces out to siphon her magick, Kendra can’t afford to keep pushing Max away. And for once, Max’s cat and his man are in total agreement: Kendra is his to protect.
This book is approximately 79,000 words
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First, a note about the cover – Max is black. This series was re-issued with new covers in 2017. I’m disappointed that Carina Press opted to put a white model on the cover. Since the original cover AND the cover of Trinity features a black model, we know it’s possible.
Revelation is the second book in the de La Vega Cats series. These are not standalones. While each book has a complete relationship story there is also a series arc and these should be read in order.
I enjoyed this much more than the first book, Trinity. The relationship angst isn’t repetitive and a lot more time is devoted to learning more about how Max’s pack functions, Kendra’s magick, and the threats faced by the shifter world.
Note: After listening to the next book, Beneath the Skin – it’s obvious that some of the story line about mages/magick continues in some other books. Unfortunately, I didn’t check Dane’s website for a reading order and missed that Heart of Darkness and Chaos Burning (from her Bound By Magick series) chronologically take place between Revelation & Beneath the Skin.
Narration:
I really enjoyed Tanya Eby’s narration here. There are a lot of characters and she does a good job of giving them all unique voices/sounds.
Revelation is an exciting blend of paranormal, action, suspense and steam!
Max and Kendra set flame to the pages with lots of chemistry and a relationship that reaches out and grabs readers and refuses to let go. Their romance is pretty hot and steamy but has lots of problems from external sources and past sources that adds suspense and heart melting emotions to the story that readers can’t help but get caught up in. All the characters are charismatic which really adds to the electrifying chemistry of the story and ensures that the readers wants to get well acquainted with each and every one. Kendra especially has reader’s full attention because she is an intense blend of warrior that is strong and bold but has a vulnerability about her that arrests the heart with Max being the uber hot alpha male that makes lingerie melt.
The intriguing action and suspense adds thrills to the fast paced story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats with anticipation and a few surprises. The story focuses on Kendra and Max’s relationship with bad guys that annoy the heck out of everyone and a betrayal that characters or readers alike never saw coming.
The author’s world building keeps readers wanting to revisit her world with lots of engaging and complex characters, intriguing takes on shifters and magick with a bit of a well-known character flaw (bigotry) spicing up the storyline. I really enjoy reading books by N.J. Walters because there is never a dull moment with her vivid characters, enthralling plots and brilliant worlds and I always want to know what happens next. Revelation and the de La Vega Cats are no exception, I was captivated from the first page to the last and I can’t wait to read Beneath the Skin.
Great story with witches, jaguars, wolves, and other supernatural. There is a slight cliffhanger. And plenty of sex.
Kendra is a witch and Max is a jaguar, who’s next in line for the alpha position. Cats mate differently than others, they imprint. When he first meets Kendra, he knows she will be his mate. Some in his family don’t like her and are selling secrets to the people against shifters. When Max and Kendra mate, she gains a Jaguar too. Along with her witch powers, the cat makes her even more powerful. She knows her father his behind her mother’s death but catching him has proved to be difficult. They have a fight coming and it will take everyone working together to win it.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for netgalley *