When Ella’s father is missing, she finds him held captive by a dangerous and devastatingly handsome a man, who gives her one choice: Her father may go free, but she must stay with him–for good. There is more to Lucian than what Ella initially sees. He isn’t just a crazed kidnapper wrapped into irresistible eye candy. Heading a group of shape shifters who live as humans by day and hideous … hideous monsters by night, Lucian is desperate to uncover why his kind hasn’t been reproduced in centuries. Determined to solve this mystery, Lucian sees Ella as an answer. Together, they begin to discover the truth–a truth that just might be what Lucian’s been afraid of all along.
But their days together are numbered. Lucian’s enemies will stop at nothing to destroy him–and anything he loves. Lucian and Ella refuse to give up that easily. Will beauty and love prevail, taming the beast once and for all?
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Always good to read a vampire story with a twist. Loved the strength of the female heroine, who refused to be a victim. Hope there are more to come.
I love this series by Melody Raven aka Mallory Crowe and Beauty and the Shapeshifter is another stellar read in the series. The enticing book blurb is 100% accurate in the story description and the story really delivers. I couldn’t put this book down. The writing is wonderful (I expect nothing less from Mallory Crowe) and it’s a great mix of supernatural romance, danger, and action. Ella is a tough, kicka$$ heroine and dark broody Lucian is a powerful and protective hero. This book is a great read and I loved it.
Great characters and wonderful development of the plot. Could not put it down
Started off interesting, got confusing and disjointed halfway through.
Too weird
I really liked the story. This was my first in the series. Does have a beauty and the beast vibe and undertone. I liked how she was strong and fought back. But I was a little annoyed with how she fought the attraction to Lucian. I mean I get the initial problem with how they met but she volunteered to save her father. And he never hurt her. Just wanted to learn from her. And then to not even tell him about his kid. Lucian was amazing with Clara. Liked how they all got a HEA. yay for Cade.
A Thriller Of A Romance!! An Obsessive 4.5 Stars
Ella lives a quiet life in a small town. Her Dad is known as a ‘mad scientist’ so when he goes missing no one, including the Police, are much help. Once they locate his car, but still refuse to investigate, she takes matters into her own hands! This is the beginning of the end of Ella’s ignorance of the Supernatural world she’s been living within!!
Lucian is the Coven Master of the Shapeshifter’s or ‘Myotis’. They’ve been unable to breed for centuries & are dying out. He’s promised his coven that he’d find a way to help them all & to rehabilitate their past ways that the old Coven Master encouraged – raping & murdering to try & get children!! Ella’s Dad was once hired to try & solve their infertility but since they captured him he’s refusing to talk! Ella frees him
Some time later the Old Realm tattooed Vampires are starting to cause more death, destruction & dire havoc. Lucian’s heart is put on the line in more ways than one!! He also sees Ella again for the first time in years, he’s hoping it’ll go better this time.
This is a gripping, darker read! I actually adore Lucian & his friends. That they hated & overthrew the old regime goes a long way in making them lovable. I loved his interactions with Clara too I’m absolutely obsessed with this series & the world. I’m really hoping Melody has more coming from it, please
Debbie, 1970, UK