I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did! I really enjoy this author's writing style and I can't explain what it is or why. I also appreciate how she's expanding the Blackthorne vampires universe she created a few books back into a series and the novellas with the Midnight Coven.

Natalie seemed like a great character to get to know but there isn't much of her that's introduced before things get going. I understand this is a novella but I would have liked to have had more time getting to know her and the people around her before everything else happened. I liked that she was stubborn and would speak up when she thought something was off.

Silas was a pretty standup guy considering he had ample opportunity to drain and/or kill her from the start. He cared for her and wanted a future with her before she even knew it was a possibility. He treated her well and made his intentions known almost from the start. Though he did, in essence, "trick" her into the bond because he never specifically stated that's what he was doing but he did ask in his way.

This proved itself to be a quick and fun read! I'm looking forward to future books by this author with the Midnight Coven. 

My Favorite Quotes:

"We don't all have to be monsters just because that's what our fathers were."

"You survived and found something most creatures never get. [...] Someone who'll care for you forever."

"You thought you were getting a vampire. Instead you got a rebel prince."

Unfortunately, I disliked this book very much. I wouldn't recommend it. I've been having a lukewarm reaction to most of the books from the Vampire Brides/Vampire Mates "seasons" by the Midnight Coven. As much as I love the idea of it this one, in particular, didn't work for me. This one made all those books seem amazing in comparison, which is a hard feat in and of its self.

Penelope was very wishy-washy. She started off being set in her ways but would change her mind within a few pages. It didn't make sense for the character the author was trying to create. If she wanted to have a strong female who had her own thoughts and lead the story herself, she started off on the right track but took a strong left somewhere along the way and never looked back.

Harry was an okay guy. He respected her decisions and went along with whatever she wanted to do even if he disagreed with her and tried to convince her otherwise.

This story started off great but became a rushed blob of a plot where skipping around in time to make things happen even faster quickly became the norm. The problems almost solved themselves at one point. If I considered the other books in this "series" fast this novel was set at lightning speed.