NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan returns to her bestselling Dante’s Circle series with a collection of four never before published and highly anticipated romances.FALLEN FOR ALPHASLiam and Alec watched their Pack fall from grace and fought with tooth and claw to make it rise from the ashes again for the Alpha. Once from rival families and now true packmates, they’ve fought their attraction … their attraction for longer than they should have. Now, as they leave the den in search of a rogue wolf, they’ll finally have a chance to entice their wolves—if they can overcome their struggles and survive what lurks in the darkness.
AT LAST SIGHT
Jonah assumed he’d seen everything there was to see throughout his long life. He battled dragons, lions, and anything else that came across his path. Now, it’s his job to protect the cubs under his care—something far more dangerous than anyone ever counted on. But when he comes to face to face with Dante’s sexy new bartender, everything changes. From his first look into those silver eyes, he was lost. But they’re eyes that can kill if the world isn’t careful, and some want them for their own.
BLOOD’S FIRST KISS
Calypso’s position as a representative on the Conclave for all mermaids is in jeopardy if she can’t uncover the true lineage of a mysterious stranger. Especially since his mere presence seems to rock the already shaky foundation of their people.
Micha knows exactly what he is: the one supernatural being that everyone claims cannot exist. And he’s been searching eons for his mate. Now that he’s found her, all bets are off. But he must keep his past a secret, no matter the consequences.
REAPER’S SONG
He remembers his death. Even remembers parts of his life. But as a newly made reaper, he must do the one thing he knows he cannot: reap his soul mate. No matter that she can see death coming.
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Loved revisiting this world. Not only do you get to see a flash of the past but a glimpse if where they are now. Then you have 4 unbelievable new stories with many more worlds coming into the fold. This is a must read for those who know there’s much more out there or need to escape from the mundane one.
Liam and Alec are on track to be the beta, and tracker of the pack. Neither want it though. They are tasked with finding a rogue shifter who killed a human. They find out it is Alec’s brother, Christopher. They find a baby fox shifter, and rescue her from Christopher, but he gets away. They regroup at the bar, Dante’s Circle. They later find Chris and after he almost rips out Liam’s heart, Alec kills him. Liam and Alec realize they are mates, but never acted on it before now, They have some sexy times, and go back with Mili, their new daughter, and fox shifter. They are named as Beta and Tracker for the pack, and are having a mating ceremony later.
Jonah, a jaguar shifter is the caregiver for Penelope, the daughter of Eliana the Phoenix. He loves taking care of her. He goes to the bar and meets Poppy, who is a Medusa, but glamoured so her hair looks normal. He looks into her eyes, and realizes that she is his mate. There are gorgons, lesser Medusa’s, after her. She killed her human boyfriend when the Queen and her sisters put a spell on Poppy. They escape, but get found again. Poppy saves the day, and at the end they mate.
Calypso is a mermaid shifter. Misha bursts into an Conclave, their governing body, meeting and demands to be heard. The elders force Caly to find out what he his, and what exactly he wants. He sees her, then disappears into the shadows to talk to his cousin. He tells him he found his mate and is going after her. He tracks Caly to her home in the mer-realm. One of his kind shows up, and hurts Misha. He admits he is a Vampire, an Immortal, that can’t be killed because they are already dead. She gives him blood to heal him, but gives too much. He gives her blood back or she will die. This starts their mating. She knows they are mates, and completed the bond with him, to save themselves. They petition the Conclave to be able to join, and are allowed.
Eva is a banshee, her mate, Ashen, is a reaper. She is his first, but they realize they are mates, and he passes out. They travel to the human realm to find help. They find his Mom and Brother, excited to see him alive. They bond, and mate each other. The epilogue is just a visit to a lot of the people we meet in the previous books, and their families. Is this the end of Dante’s Circle ??
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
A few pages in, I had to take a side-trip back to re-read the original seven books to this series (highly-recommended). I’m glad I did because it allowed me to fall in love again with the characters that originally introduced me to this author. She is as deft at writing paranormal romance as she is contemporary and it is an aspect of her writing that I have sorely missed.
Dante’s Circle Reborn brings us back to the world of the Lightning-Struck and the supporting characters we had grown to love. Calypso, Liam & Alec, Jonah and above all, Torrent get their stories told and their own HEA’s. It was fantastic if not ironic to find that even myths among the Paranormal’s truly did exist, alongside being introduced to new beings I would have never thought to be main characters. But, come on, this IS Carrie Ann Ryan and she would do the unexpected! I love that she left open the possibility of even MORE books to add to the series/world and fingers crossed she makes the decision to do so.
Now, if only she would dip her toes into the Sci-Fi romance genre…
I absolutely loved this collection of stories!! I loved going back into this world and while it has been quite awhile since I have read this series it was easy to jump back in. I didn’t entirely remember all the secondary characters as well since it has been so long but it was really easy to jump back into the world and remember what was going on, big picture wise. I loved getting to do so. The stories are short and quick. As mentioned in the very beginning we don’t get all the moments that I would have liked but we do get the important ones and all of the stories are complete. I do wish that the stories were longer and we got more of these characters since I truly enjoyed them and getting to come back to this world. Great entertainment!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I loved Dante’s Circle series by Carrie Ann Ryan and was thrilled when she released these novellas revisiting secondary characters from the original series. In Fallen For Alphas, Liam and Alec have worked hard to help their Alpha rebuild their pack but have worked harder in denying feelings they have for each other. When the Alpha sends Liam and Alec to hunt a rogue wolf, will they finally confess their feelings for each other? Will Liam and Alec mate and take their places beside their Alpha as the Beta and Tracker for the pack, or will one or both walk away? What happens when the rogue turns out to be someone they both know? In At Last Sight, Jonah is a Jaguar shifter who is head of security for his best friend, Malik, in the lion realm and the “nanny” for Malik’s daughter, Lady Penelope. When Jonah lays his eyes on Poppy, Dante’s new bartender, Jonah knows she is his fated mate. There is more to Poppy than her captivating silver eyes. Poppy is a medusa who has been on the run since her death was ordered by the ruler of the gorgons. Will Poppy trust Jonah with her secrets and her life? Can Jonah keep Poppy safe from those who hunt her? Can Poppy and Jonah defeat those who want Poppy dead and find their happily ever after? In Blood’s First Kiss, Calypso is a mermaid and a member of the Conclave. Her position on the Conclave is in jeopardy if she doesn’t find out the lineage of the sexy and mysterious stranger who interrupted a Conclave meeting. Misha knows who he is, he is a supernatural being that everyone says cannot exist. Misha and his people have lived in the shadows centuries. Now, Misha is looking for a way to keep his people from extinction. Misha knows Caly is his mate, but will he choose his people over his mate? Will Misha reveal his secrets to Caly? Can Caly and Misha work together to save his people? Will Caly and Misha find their happily ever after? In Reaper’s Song, a newly made reaper remembers his death and parts of his life, but can he do the one thing his is sent to do; reap is soul mate? Eva is a banshee who can see death coming. When Eva sees Ashen, she sings a song to him instead of screaming. Ashen and Eva know they are mates, and Eva sets out to help Ashen find out who he was before he became a reaper. What happens when another reaper comes after Ashen for failing to reap Eva’s soul? Can Eva and Ashen find answers at Dante’s Circle? Can a banshee and a reaper/shifter find their happily ever after? I absolutely love Carrie Ann Ryan! Dante’s Circle Reborn is a great little collection that lets the reader revisit old friends from the original Dante’s Circle series and get a glimpse into the lives and happily ever afters of secondary characters from the original series. I would highly recommend getting Dante’s Circle Reborn by Carrie Ann Ryan. Dante’s Circle Reborn is a great addition to the Dante Circles series. I received an ARC of this book, and I am leaving my honest review.
This book has 4 short stories in it, that follow side characters from the Dante’s Circle series. Although these novella’s can be read on their own I recommend reading the Dante’s Circle series to get the full impact of these tales and characters.
Fallen For Alphas
The first story is Liam and Alec both Wolf Shifters, these guys made their appearances in ‘An Unlucky Moon’ book 3 in the series, Liam and Alec are best friends with Hunter. This book has been highly anticipated and it was not disappointing.
Hunter needed to a Beta and Tracker, best-friends Liam and Alec were up to the task, but the tension between the two of them is starting to affect the pack. Trying to clear the air they are sent on a mission. These two have fought their attraction for so long, but it time to give into their feelings. After leaving the den to search for a Rogue Wolf, they find themselves in danger.
At Last Sight
The second story is Jonah a Jaguar shifter, who we meet in book 7 ‘Prowled Darkness’, he is Malik’s best friend/bodyguard. This story will lure you in and Have you hooked!
It is Jonah’s job to protect the innocents under his care especially Penelope, (Malik & Eliana’s daughter). But when he meets Poppy the new bartendering at Dante’s Bar his captivated by her and her beauty. Now he needed to protect his mate as others wanted her stunning silver eyes.
Blood’s First Kiss
The third story is Calypso a mermaid, she is Seth’s sister from book 6 ‘An Immortal’s Song’. A quick read with a new supernatural species introduced.
Calypso is a member of the Conclave, and their representative. Her job is to uncover who the sexy stranger that interrupted their meeting. Which she finds out happens to be her mate. Mischa is a supernatural being thought to be a myth. He’s job is to help keep his people from going extinct but the instinct to be with his mate is making his decisions hard to choose from.
Reaper’s Song
The final story are characters that are technically new but also not. Ashen/Torrent is the late brother to Jace from book 4 ‘Tangled Innocence’. I can’t say much about this story without giving to much away but then one thing you must know is it contains a Reaper, Banshee, soul mates and a job that can’t be completed. But memories and pasts as well as futures are revealed.
Thank you so much Carrie Ann Ryan for bring some of our past loved secondary characters stories to life, it’s made me a little nostalgic, I’ll have to go do a reread of the Dante’s Circle now.
This book has 4 new short story set in the Dante’s Circle world.If you have read the series you are going to love catching up with the great characters!! I recommend you read the series you will love it!!!
This was absolutely worth the wait, what a way to end off (or possibly start a new series?) Loved visiting some past favourite side characters. And that last one, I’m not sure whether to say i was surprised or not. Surprised that this particular person got a story, but when i started reading i had feelings i knew who it was. Still took me by surprise. Loved all four stories
Dante’s Circle Reborn was my first time fully diving into this world Carrie Ann Ryan has created. While I’ve been a fan of her work for years, this was one series I haven’t given a lot of time to check out. That will change after reading this book.
It’s four stories that are well written and the world she has created is very believable. I enjoyed it but I will admit to being confused at times, but I think it’s because I knew nothing really if this world. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
Such A Delight To Return To Dante’s Circle!!
Fallen for Alphas: Liam and Alec finallllllly get their HEA!!! Plus a little extra – can’t wait to see Mili in a few years!
At Last Sight: Jonah’s HEA is very very unique, a new character arrives to Dante’s Circle – Loved this story!
Blood’s First Kiss: Caly finally gets her HEA too – with another new & unique creature. Even Dante didn’t know about them.
Reaper’s Song: a “correction” to/make up for a loss from Tangled Innocence. A reaper gets his HEA with new creature & his memories back.
Wonderful add to the Dante’s Circle & here’s hoping for more!!! I want to see how the bar changes & how the kids grow up.
I loved the original Dante’s Circle series, but it’d been a while since I’d been to this world. These stories were fun drops right back into it though as if I’d never left. Each story is a quick visit to a powerful moment, with cameos by some of our old favorite characters, resolution for HEAs for characters I wanted, and sweet and sexy moments. They could totally be read as a standalone bc Carrie Ann always does a great job of giving context, but I’d recommend reading the whole series… one, it’s that good, and two, these short stories will be even more impactful with the whole background. <3
4 Stars
The first book I read from Carrie Ann Ryan was Dust of My Wings, the first book of the Dante’s Circle Series so that makes Dante’s Circle Reborn an extra special treat for me. I loved being able to visit this world again.
Four short stories with some of my favorite secondary characters that you always wondered what if or what happened. Falling for Alphas finds Liam and Alex still with their heads not letting them have what their hearts want. Seeing these two finally get it together was outstanding. And that gift they receive is just two precious for words. At Last Sight was probably my favorite. Jonah and Poppy complement each other so well. They both have known struggle in the past yet they are able to work together as a team almost flawlessly. This was a great story of love and loyalty. Bloods First Kiss brings a unique pairing of paranormal creatures. Caly and Misha know how to bring out the big guns. Epic battles and intense romance fill the pages of their tail. Reaper’s Song for me, it was the most emotional story of the four. Ashen, oh my goodness, how could she just not feel for him. Get ready for the feels.
The collection of short stories within Dante’s Circle Reborn are a wonderful addition to the series. For those that have read the series you will smile a good bit and just maybe get a few ah ha moments.
Ok let me just say that I would absolutely read the original series before reading this one. Otherwise you may be confused about a lot of things, and those original books introduce us to most of these characters as well.
Book 1 is Fallen For Alpha’s
We finally get Alec and Liam’s story!! I was slightly upset when the original series ended as I never felt like these 2 got their story. Especially after I was left feeling like their was a definite story there for us! And this one in no way disappoints! Alec and Liam are still trying to figure out what they can mean to each other, all while trying not lose each other in the end. They are not only best friends but they truly love each other and want the best for each other. And when their Alpha pushes them into an assignment together, it not only forces them to face what they are to each other but brings their story to life in a way that you can’t help but love! Perfect for them! Loved it and how things end up for them!!
Book 2 is At Last Sight
In this one we get Jonah’s story along with the full background for him. And it broke my heart knowing what truly happened to him! But his and Poppy’s story is excellent. Poppy is running for her life for things that should never have happened to her. But she shows a strength of character that I truly wasn’t expecting. Along with introducing a supernatural that I certainly wasn’t expecting but I actually really liked! Another one that I loved seeing get a HEA along with showing that he will always be kick butt!!
Book 3 is Blood’s First Kiss
I really wanted Calypso’s story after reading her brother’s story. And I certainly didn’t expect it to take the turn that it does!! But WOW!! I loved the introduction of yet another new supernatural to this world!! Micha has been through so much and is just fighting for his people’s survival, not expecting to find his mate. Another excellent read!! And shows us that the Conclave is still wrong about a lot of things!
Book 4 is Reapers Song
Ok so I don’t want to say too much about this one because if you are like me and cried over this character in the previous book he was seen in, you will be beyond happy about this story!! And how everything comes about in it! A beautiful story about what you will do for a mate, regardless of your memory!
All in all, I loved every single one of these stories and it definitely tied up a lot of loose ends after the ending of the original series. But it also left me wanting the series to start up again! But you never know, it could happen!!
I was so excited to hear this book was going to be written. Getting to revisit favorites and see other characters from that story get their HEA, WINNING!!!! If you haven’t read the series that’s ok, but I bet by the time you are done reading this you will. Another HOME RUN!!
This is a book containing 4 novellas that finish up 4 sets of characters within the series of Dante’s Circle.
1) Fallen for Alphas
Best friends Liam and Alec’s relationship has begun to get tense and fall apart when neither will act on how they possibly feel about each other. Dante needs to have one become a tracker and the other his Beta but first they need to track down a rogue wolf. Will working together push the men together or destroy their friendship all together?
This was a great book about figuring out what makes you stronger and how overcoming your weaknesses will only make you stronger. I thought both men were great but at the beginning I must admit I was rooting a little bit more for Liam as you got his side first and knew how much he cared.
I was definitely worried about the rogue wolf once we discovered who he was and how powerful he seemed to be. I was very happy when both Liam and Alec were able to admit how they felt about each other! I was very excited with the addition of Mili!
2) At Last Sight
Jonah is a jaguar who is attracted to the new bartender working for Dante. He doesn’t know much about her but soon he finds himself saving her from being attacked out in the parking lot.
Poppy is a medusa who is trying to outrun her past and when she realizes how strong her bond is to Jonah will she trust him or will her fear of him getting hurt make her push him away?
This was a super interesting story and I must admit that I like when two different types of shifters come together. I really liked that Poppy was a Medusa as I haven’t read any stories with one before.
I liked the chemistry between Poppy and Jonah and how Jonah was going to do everything he could to keep her safe. I understood why Poppy was so scared but I liked how things fell into place and Jonah seemed safe.
The end was a little tense and it was amazing how far someone’s jealousy would take them. I was definitely happy for Madelina sticking up for herself!
I was very happy for Jonah and Poppy at the end!
3) Blood’s First Kiss
Calypso “Caly” Oceanus is a mermaid and a member of the Conclave which represents different shifters/species. When she is late for the metting she is given the task to figure out who a mysterious stranger is and why they want to be part of the Conclave.
The mysterious stranger, Misha, finds himself being hunted and will this put Caly’s life in danger as well?
This another great quick story and I loved the introduction of another new species and how both Caly and Misha were caught initially unaware of the connection between them but Misha was going to do whatever he could to protect Caly.
I loved at how far Misha went to prove how much he cared for Caly and how she in turn understood that he was the one meant for him! I loved the end for Misha and his species!!
4) Reaper’s Song
Ashton doesn’t remember who he was before he was a Reaper but he is told this is who he now is and must accept his new job of bringing aid to those who enter their next phase of their life whether life, death or an existence. He feels like in his previous life he was a bear shifter but he is told to forget the past.
Ashton is given his first assignment and that is for Eva, a banshee. Yet nothing prepares him for when they meet and what happens next.
This novella really makes me curious about certain events that happened in the past and I really want to know what happened to “Ashton” to turn him into a reaper!
I was shocked at the initial meeting between Asher and Eva and what was revealed. I was super curious on how everything was going to go down considering everything that was at stake.
I loved how everything came together and how Asher and Eva got the help that they needed! I was shocked at the surprise at who Asher was!
These are great stories and will accompany the series really well and leave the reader wanting even more!
By Rebecca
Dante’s Circle Reborn is a set of four new short stories. I loved these stories. As with all Carrie Ann’s books you can never get enough. These stories are full of emotions and twists that keep you entranced from page one. This is a must read.
I was a very happy lady when Carrie announced Dante’s Circle Reborn, I started reading Carrie with this series and it remains one of my all time favorites. This book contains 4 different novellas taking a peek at characters you will remember if you have read the series. If you haven’t, you can read Reborn but it might mean more if you read the series first.
Fallen For Alphas
We have been waiting for Liam and Alex’s HEA for along time and while they fought it tooth and nail but fate has a way of getting what she wants. While in a mission for their Alpha, Liam and Alec are hunting a rogue wolf that brutally killed another. A seemingly easy mission for the two turns bad
when Alec recognizes the scent of the rogue.
At Last Sight
Jonah has been through a lot in his life, pain and loss are no strangers to him. Jonah is a jaguar shifter and the head of security for the Lion realm. Out with his King and Queen at Dante’s one night his life changes forever. Poppy is a medussa and has been on the run since her death was ordered by her king. Meeting Jonah was a complication she didn’t need.
Bloods First Kiss
Calypso is a mermaid and is one of the conclave representatives. The elders of the conclave have given her a mission to find out who the supernatural is and what he is, after he broke into the meeting. Micha and his people have lived in the shadows for centuries. His kind is thought not to exist at all but their survival is now in danger.
Reapers Song
What happens when you die? What if fate has other plans for you? That’s what happened to Asher, he knows he was a bear shifter, he can feel his bear inside him. Asher is sent in a mission to reap the soul of someone fated to die but things go wrong when the banshee sings .
In this collection of short stories, Carrie Ann Ryan returns to her Dante’s Circle series to clean up some unfinished business with a few side characters who didn’t get to tell their stories the first time around. These stand perfectly fine on their own so they can be read as a standalone but they do intertwine with the original stories so reading the whole series will paint the full picture. These shorts are excellent additions to an amazing series!
5 FABULOUS STARS!! Here we go again with 4 fabulous short stories. I loved it so much….I could not turn the pages fast enough. This author never disappoints us readers.
Dante’s Circle Reborn has four short stories from the Dante’s Circle series. I’ve never read this series so the world was completely new to be, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying these stories. The author did a good job at explaining everything so you don’t feel lost. Each story was good, and I can’t wait to start from the beginning now.