Rachel Spencer, Ray to those that knew her, was barely hanging on. She had called for help, but her father had nearly killed her before help had arrived. Unless Hailey could help her, with the magic given to her by Dane, Ray’s prognosis for a normal life wasn’t good. Levi Stanton had been talking to his sister-in-law, Hailey, through their link. She had told him all about Ray and that Ray might … might be his mate, or Wyatt’s. Levi hoped she was, he had known Ray’s grandmother and loved the woman, but he was also terrified to find out. It was the fear of the unknown.Levi was happy to find out that Ray was indeed his mate, but Ray’s decision to get help from Hailey would be Ray’s alone. Hailey, however, was afraid her blood wasn’t strong enough to help Ray, so Dane stepped in. Ray would need all the strength she could get to face her Aunt Caroline.Caroline Spencer was on her way to town. No one told that woman no and lived to tell about it. And that was exactly what Ray was going to tell her too. There was no way on this earth that Ray was handing her little brother, David, over to that tyrant. She’d die before she let that happen.
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. . . Another fantastic series.
For Levi Stanton, art is is life. But he’s recently come to the point that he’s ready to hang up his paintbrushes because nothing seems to inspire him in a way that makes him happy with his work. In simplest of terms, he’s depressed. With his latest art show over seas, he’s taking his sister-in-law’s (Hailey) advice to take time away and enjoy himself. But when he’s on his way home he’s a bit nervous. Rachel Spencer is the granddaughter of an artist that he made friends with before she died, and everyone seems to think she’s a mate to either him or Wyatt. It’s not that Levi doesn’t want a mate, but is it really the right time for one???
Ray Spencer has been injured for the last time by her father. But this time it almost resulted in losing her life. Her injuries have made it where she knows she’ll never work on her furniture again, and will most likely never find someone to love her because she’s just sure she’ll be a hideous monster. While trying to convince Hailey and Dane to help her, even if it turns her into a freak, she gets to know Levi and discovers that she his mate.
However, there is still someone evil coming after Ray and she won’t stop until she has everything Ray inherited from her grandmother as well as custody over Ray’s brother David. If you though Alan (Ray’s dad) was bad, wait until you meet Aunt Caroline and discover the kind of abuse Ray and David had to survive at her hands.
All in all this was a good story. There were things that disappointed me and quite a few mix-ups. With many of Kathi’s books there is always many different problems interwoven within the stories. But this also makes for mix-ups and confusion which is quite annoying. For instance, in Jules’ book, Perry (Allie’s brother) he was the chief of police. However, in this one Landon is now the chief…what happened to Perry?!?
There was also confusion on what Tess’s job was. All through Jules’ story she is a surgeon. One of the best, and even surpassed her grandfather. However, in this book she was a former cop?!? When did this happen?
My last complaint is that the actual story of Levi and Ray ends at like the 75% mark and then starts the set-up for Wyatt’s book. Lord I can only hope he ends up with Bryn because if Bryn isn’t his mate then I’ll be annoyed that we had to spend the last 15% of this book learning little tidbits about her just to have her die.
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book**
Loved Levi and Ray
Levi has been enjoying his over seas business and pleasure trip. The pleasure part was Hailey idea, his brother Colton’s mate, she insisted that he take some time for himself. He is glad she did. A talented and successful artist, Levi hides that part of himself from his family. His mother really hurt him when she bullied and guilted him into seeing his art. Getting away has been good. Sharing his experiences with Hailey through their link has made it even better. He is heading home, Rachel, the granddaughter of the nice old lady and fellow artist that he and his brothers bought many antiques from has bee critically injured. Hailey suspects that she might be his mate.
Ray Spencer knows she has been seriously injured by her father. She almost died. She is grateful for Hailey and the Stanton family and the Pack for saving her live, and giving her and her younger brother a safe place to stay. With her faced wrapped up she knows that the damage done to her is extensive and that she will have terrible scaring. She begs Hailey to heal her. Hailey is afraid, she doesn’t want to cause more harm to Ray, especially if she is Levi’s mate.
Ray and Levi are mates. Levi leaves the decision to take Hailey’s blood up to her. Dane steps in and does it. So far, Ray doesn’t show any special talents, other than mind reading. Well until Levi seriously hurts himself.
Ray and Levi are perfect for each other. She is a artist as well, a successful furniture designer, who has her own factory so she can ensure quality of her designs. She loves the work Levi does and gives him the confidence to share with his family. It’s easy with strangers, they don’t know him, his family does, and their opinions matter and can hurt him.
Ray and Levi settle in to live as mates, but trouble is coming in for form of her and David’s abusive aunt. Dane has a plan. Aunt Caroline is going to cause a lot of heartache and pain before everything is settled.
Loved Ray and Levi, fast paced, sweet and a little steamy.
Can’t wait for Wyatt’s story.