Fated Mates….if they can survive
When Sora, a beautiful mage with broken magic, walks into my bar, two things are obvious. One: she needs my help. Two: she’s my fated mate.
I’ll stop at nothing to save her from the magical mob boss she’s pissed off. It’s the only way I’ll ever be able to make her mine.
Then the unexpected happens. The Fae magic that I once rejected comes back, cursing me to … Fae magic that I once rejected comes back, cursing me to die within days if I can’t create an antidote. Sora is my best chance at getting the ingredients I need, but only if we both survive.
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Wowza. Linsey Hall is triumphantly bsck with a fantastic new series that starts with Secrets and Alchemy (Dragon’s Gift: The Potion Master, Book 1). I love the character building here, from Connor, chief cook and bottle washer (but really a powerful Potions Master … but really, really a fae who surrendered his powers when his sister had hers stripped away), and Sora, his beautiful fated love, a mage with broken magic who is targeted by a magical mob boss. Sounds complex? Then add in that Connor’s little extra new problem (the return of his fae magic – cursing him to die within days if he can’t create an antidote). Complex indeed. Exciting indeed. Wonderfully told (indeed) – and totally worth getting (indeedy deedy deed).
And finally, we get Connor… If your a Linsey Hall fan this book, this series has been long-awaited, we met Connor at the beginning he has always had everyone else’s back now it’s his turn to truly shine and he is going to need help to do it…
As a Potion Master, we know Connor is way beyond talented, as part-owner of a bar/coffee house we know he can make drinks and great food…
But now in Connors’s first book, now we get to truly know what other secrets he has been hiding even from his sister Claire…
This was another kick-ass adventure that I truly loved and enjoyed immensely and omg Sora is his perfect match that gal can kick butt and watch Connors back as he does the same for her a true partner, now I just need more…lol I can’t wait to see how this story unfolds and how Connor shines as a true Alchemist.
As a Master Potion Maker Connor had showed his powerful skills all the time, but he had secrets even his sister didn’t know. When the void Mage Sora asked for his services, the dices were rolled and together they were in a race against time to fix her problems and save Connor’s life. Who would think that finding his mate would be so intense! Called my attention how Connor was dealing with both his and Sora’s predicament. Lot of smart thinking and planning there. Used to Connor’s calmed demeanor, lack of selfness and sacrifices, I think it was good he had his own adventure and a mate. Liked the action, the interesting descriptions and narrations, the intriguing secondary characters, the bunch of potions that Connor had and the teamwork.
I have loved all of Linsey’s books so far and Connor’s story doesn’t disappoint!! He has always been a background character helping out all of his friends and finally he gets his time to shine. I love how Claire’s final book brought us right to Connor’s story and immediately to the woman who would bring this man to his knees.
I have to say that Linsey’s previous portrayal of Connor was NOTHING compared to this strong ALPHA male as you read his story!! He is much MORE!! I can’t wait to see what else is in store for Connor and Sora.
Connor’s story leaves secrets revealed and Connor finding his fated mate while on a deadline to saving his life. Another great story that is so worth reading.
So we finally get to learn all the juicy secrets our beloved, reliable potions master has. And believe me there are a lot! He even kept them from his sister. I must say Sora is not someone I would have seen as a romantic interest for him. Of course, Conner is a sucker for a lady in distress. Not that that is a bad thing. I love protective men! Sora happens into Conner’s life at the perfect time. Claire is with her mate & Conner is feeling lonely. Let’s face it they were together the two of them against the world for so long. Potions & Pastilles probably feels so weird without her there. Anyway I feel bad for Sora, because of a curse everyone treated her different. Her magic doesn’t work right now. She had no friends or family left. What a lonely life! Thank God she met Conner, to show her that home is where friends are. Home is not just a place you live. I love the Guild City that Linsey created in this book. It is so different from the Protectorate, Magic’s Bend and Darklane. Linsey Hall would you please write at least one more book about Conner & Sora. I feel like their love story isn’t complete! We need to see Conner learning his new powers. Sora trying to concentrate and bring something back from the void. She needs to practice to build up her stamina. I would love to see her getting to know everyone & then them all going on an adventure together. Most importantly I want to see this love story between Conner & Sora unfold. Conner deserves it!
I’ve read most of what this author has written, but I’ve never read one where the protagonist is a man. I enjoyed the heck out of this one. Connor has been a secondary character in many of this author’s series, and I have always liked him. However, when the author wrote a series with his sister as a MC, I grew to love him. This book was a perfect foil for him, and I thought his love interest was interesting…she was so lonely. I’m glad that he got his HEA, and I enjoyed the ride. Not only that, but we get a glimpse into the next series’ universe which just intrigued me more. Highly recommend! I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
The story of Conner meeting Sora is great. They have lots of action and adventure as they go about solving ancient riddles and repairing broken magics. It really was unclear if they will feature in future stories but I hope that they do.
I received a copy of this book as a gift. This is my honest review.
I absolutely loved this story that features Connor because the two main characters just leapt off the page ! Connor has always been a background character who provided vital back up through his potions and yes at times sheer muscle but he never before now really stood out. Here he is quite rightly stepping into the spotlight as we learn a lot more about not only his past but exactly what he is meant to do but before all that there is the amazing Sora to introduce !
This story begins with Sora who due to no fault of her own has been cursed and her magic is to say the least a bit wonky. She falls foul of a powerful Vampire and needs help so turns to Alchemist Connor but hadn’t expected the incredible pull she feels towards him. I really liked Sora and she’s a laugh a minute with such an incredible sense of humour and as she gets to know Connor his secrets are revealed which takes them both on an incredible journey that whilst not the longest I’ve read was nevertheless very entertaining and I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this story.
This voluntary take is of an advanced copy and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair
Connor is the process of making a potion when someone keeps knocking at his door. When Connor sees her, he stops in his tracks.
Connor has never held much stop in the fated mates, seeing her he reconsiders it. He is pulled to her. He lets her in and he is willing to help her.
Sora is looking for someone to make a potion to get her out this bind she is in. She is blown away by Connor, he is not what she envisioned.
She tells Connor the almost all of the truth of why she needs it. She is happy that he is willing to help her.
When her life is in danger, Connor has to embrace his fate in order to help her. Now the clock is ticking on Connor. Will he be able to fix what he has done
and embrace his fate. What is going to happen with Sora. You really need to read this book, in order to find out more about this book.
This was such a great book. So much so, that I wished it was a series. It was nice to see Connor step in to the front instead of being a background player.
I recommend this book, if you have never read Linsey Hall, you can find Connor in her other series as well. This will not disappoint at all. You will have to
read this book to find out exactly what happens, no spoilers.
I received an ARC copy of this book and this is my honest review.