Three wishes, two warriors, one chance at redemptionFae martial artist Alana Beech demands justice when her teammate dies during a rigged fight—but no one cares. Injured and alone, Alana is forced to accept a last-chance job at a curiosity shop. There she finds a magic lamp—and a spark of hope—in a box of abandoned junk.Ronan is a dragon prince imprisoned during the destruction of the fae … during the destruction of the fae homeland. He’s the genie bound to the lamp and forced to grant three wishes to every comer. As handsome as he is hazardous, Ronan joins Alana’s search for answers.
While their alliance turns passionate, Alana’s quest reveals a mystery that goes far beyond murder. The lamp is a lethal weapon, and Ronan’s enemies are hunting for him. Alana will do anything to guard her lover’s back, but sometimes a warrior’s courage—like the genie’s wishes—carries an unexpected price.
SHIMMER is for readers who like strong heroines, compelling heroes, and action-adventure with a fairy tale twist. Don’t miss this first-in-series novel described by one reviewer as “an adventure and romance of a lifetime.”
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Alana was a top level underground fighter who had lost her partner and been severely injured during a rigged fight. During her quest for revenge she finds an old lamp that turns out to hold a genie, Ronan, a trapped dragon shifter from the Fae Realm. Ronan agrees to help Alana find out who betrayed her while she keeps his lamp away from those who originally imprisoned him. The more time they spend together the closer they become, and when Alana’s second wish sends them to the Fae Realm she meets his remaining family and joins the fight there. I received an advance copy of this book and voluntarily left a review.
Once I was drawn in by the title, I absolutely couldn’t put the book down. It was gripping and left me on the edge of my seat page after page.
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This story is recommended for readers 18+ due to explicit sex scenes.
This is a really interesting take on the story of Aladdin with the position of genie being filled by a cursed dragon.
Our heroine is a fighter in underground matches, but she is also fae. And when her partner is killed in a match, she is going to need every skill she has just to stay alive, let alone find the person that ordered the death.
This is book one of an urban fantasy series. The story is very well written and easy to read with a well developed setting that has lots of depth to it. The characters are also well developed, smart, strong and tough, just the way I like them. The plot has several twists and turns to it that keep things moving and the reader guessing at the same time. Overall, this was a really fun read and I look forward to the next book in the series.
Highly recommended.
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Alana Beech is a fae underground fighter who was severely injured in the fight that killed her teammate. She is such a wonderful character. Loved reading this book….
Shimmer is quite a fun and very interesting book and can’t wait for the next one in the series
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Fae, yes, and a Genie in the Lamp, with a flying carpet!?! This book was all over the place but only surprises were around the fairy tales brought into it, including a fairy godfather… I just kept rotting for it but it would not deliver. But, if you’d like to hear a “light” yet violent fairy tale, this could do it for you.
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Throughly enjoyed this urban magical fantasy that’s filled with excitement, adventure, suspenseful danger, drama, magic and a strong kick butt female lead that’s a supernatural, not to be trifled with. What’s not to love.
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Exciting 5 stars – I didn’t realize that Shimmer came before Shatter in the Crown Fae series. However, having read and really liked Shatter did not spoil anything in the plot of Shimmer. I love how Alana’s character is strong, intelligent, brave and not afraid to show vulnerabilities. She has integrity. Ronan’s genie character is so different from Disney’s portrayal of the genie in the magic lamp. It’s a different take on the granting of wishes. This book, from start to finish, was full of action and captivated my attention. [I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.]
Sharon Ashwood!! Sharon Ashwood!! Longtime fan here! She is awesome sauce and she really did not disappoint with her new novel. So happy that this is the first book in the series, I can not wait for more!! (Too many exclamation points??)
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In this book we have fae (pssst you had me at fae) martial artist, Alana Beech and dragon prince named Ronan. That’s enough to pull you in right! RIGHT!! Add mystery to the mix and we have romance, thrills and major plot twists!!
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Alana’s teammates dies and she is forced to work at a curiosity shop where she finds a lamp. Guess who is inside. RONAN of course! So along with her quest to avenge her teammates and Ronan’s long time enemies, we also have incredible passion between the two of them. Yay!! AND we have an awesome book!!
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5 stars for Shimmer! This is not a book to miss.
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*this review is done in conjunction with Nerd Girl Official.
Alana Beech is a tough martial arts trained Fae fighter who loses her partner and best friend in a rigged cage match. Devastated but determined to find justice, she meets an unlikely ally in the form of a Dragon Prince named Ronan. Ronan has been imprisoned in a lamp that Alan finds, making her his reluctant master. From there they work together to solve the mystery behind the murder — a mystery which is linked to Ronan’s own past and his destiny.
I enjoyed the sexy hot scenes as well as the way the relationship between these two built up. Alana remained tough throughout the book instead of stepping back and letting Ronan save the day. And Ronan is one hot dragon genie! This story is fast-paced, the world building is strong, and the enemy is a worthy adversary who uses mirror magic — always a fun form. I’m looking forward to the next book!
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SHIMMER IS BOOK 1 OF THE CROWN OF FAE SERIES. I THOUGHT THE STORYLINE WAS INTERESTING AND WELL WRITTEN. MY ATTENTION WAS KEPT THROUGHOUT THE BOOK. I LIKED ALANA AND RONAN AND THOUGHT THE CHARACTERS WERE WELL WRITTEN AND DEVELOPED. IM LOOKING FORWARD TO READING BOOK 2 AND WOULD RECOMMEND READING.
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The author has the ability to create interesting characters whose strength is not obvious but becomes more and more apparent as they face their challenges. Here she introduces us to two characters who were at the top of their respective worlds before they fell and hit rock bottom. Of course, that was when Alana and Ronan had to meet, when each was trying to rebuild themselves from the pits they had each fallen into and were hideously vulnerable and touchy. I really appreciated how they helped each other in deceptively small ways to heal and dream again. It really helped that Alana had a goal, as unlikely and dangerous as it might be, for them to lean toward. The final resolution of their respective public reclamations of their selves was spectacular and profound and thoroughly thrilling. The fact that they won this goal but had others to test them makes this a partnership I want to see continue.
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I enjoyed Shimmer. The characters were relatable and the story moved along at a good pace. It kept me up late in the night to finish it. Most of the problems of the story are resolved but it does not finish everything. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
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While reading. I have realized that I have read this book in some anthology. And I did not remember anything from it except the protagonists and the first scene of the fight in the introduction. There was really nothing particularly memorable about the story, though the idea is quite good. The protagonists are likable. the story itself is fast-paced. I could do without the bed scene, though. It was pleasant to re-read it, but the thing is – I will forget it again.
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Like many adult romance books this one is no different in the graphic sex scene in the first few chapters after getting your characters, I know for some this is all good and well but for me it puts a bit of a damper on the story and I tend to skip them. It just makes it feel rushed and flimsy in comparison to the rest of the story and the actual romance building.
In this story however it was just a small bump, the rest of the story was so good that I kept reading through it. I really wanted to know what was gonna happen next and how the story was going to evolve.
I loved that even though the main character fell in love she was still her own person and could take care of herself. This made it a much greater read than those pretend tough protagonists who then turn into the damsel in distress and have to be saved by the love interest, or those who get positively obsessive over each other and can’t talk about anything else.
Except for the sex scenes and fast romance I did really like the world created and the story going on. Some parts made me feel like a backseat driver, wanting to tell characters to wisen up and not make certain decisions (also, who did not see that last wish coming? It’s basic kindness we millenials already learned watching aladdin).
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This book was my first exposure to the author’s work and while I’m usually not interested in stories that are heavy into steamy romance or sex, this book held my interest, thanks to the quick pacing of the action, the unique mechanics of the magical system and the likability of its main characters.
The story follows Alana, a fae underground fighter who was severely injured in the fight that killed her teammate. This experience leaves her without work and looking for a job, so accepts a job in a shop that sells books and magical items. There she discovers a magic lamp. Trapped inside is a djinn named Ronan, a dragon prince from a fae world that has been imprisoned in the lamp and grants 3 wishes to each owner, like djinn often do. Alana is a bit put off by becoming the “master” of a djinn and is hesitant to use her wishes. A romance develops between these two strong characters and it is quite good. The chemistry between them is very believable. Together they must stop the evil Shade, who used reflective surfaces such as mirrors, lakes, etc., hence the shimmer of the title, to enter the fae world and reap destruction and chaos, and now they’re trying to do encroach into the human world, possibly to hunt down fae refugees.
I recommend this book if you are a fantasy fan, enjoy fast-paced action and don’t mind romance. Even if you are like me, and typically avoid sex in novels, there is plenty to love in this novel and I don’t believe the romance really detracted much from the overall story.
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I love dragons especially if they shift to a handsome man. This was an excellent read. The author built an incredible world with warring factors. The shimmer allows you to go from one plane to another bringing danger to the human realm. Alana and Ronan were excellent for each other. I truly enjoyed this book and would like to read more. Loved the ending. I would recommend this book to all.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A real page turner. I was given a sample to read and loved it. Have reread the sample about 10 times. Wish I had the whole book to read. Will buy it this week.
Alana, an underground martial art (and fae) fighter, searches for answers. Someone wanted her partner Tina dead; so she was. Awash in pain and grief, Alana is desperate for answers, yet must still survive. As a broken fighter, she has very little in the way of marketable skills… Desperate, she seeks assistance from Barleycorn, a fae employment agency.
Ronan, Prince of Bright Wing air fae, was defeated in battle by the treacherous water fae Harin Blacktongue. The blackest of dark magic binds Roman to the confines of a small prison, stripping him of his innate shifter magic, and forcing him into an eternity of unending servitude… Until Alanna finds him, and hope was born anew…
Absolutely enthralling! A fresh and unique tale with magic, mayhem, betrayal, redemption, danger and desire… Highly recommend to anyone that enjoys epic fantasy with erotic undertones.