This was wonderful. Makes me want to reread the whole series over again. I love her writing. It was nice that it filled in the blanks with Cullen and his impenetrable shields.

I'm so glad I haven't read Mortal Ties if only because it gives me something to look forward to.



103pgs

Since the events in this book happen concurrently with book 1, Tempting Danger , reading guides suggest that it be read as book 1.5. I strongly suggest that it be read after book 2, Mortal Danger. Explanations about Molly's abilities will make more sense.
(This story can be found by itself as an e-book or in the compilation Cravings.)

It looks like in 2012, around when book 9 was published, Wilks decided to go ahead & release many of the novellas she'd written over the years...stories that went with her novels, but for one reason or another couldn't be included. This is one of those.

In "Tempting Danger," Cullen (a werewolf/sorcerer) meets with a friend, Molly, and her mysterious accomplice, "Michael", to exchange illicit spells. Cullen is left unconscious with scrambled memories of the meeting & shortly afterward is kidnapped by the villain. This book contains the story of who Molly and Michael actually are.

Molly is a succubus who was cursed with her condition over 300 years ago. She had been chosen to be the avatar of the werewolves' enemy Goddess, but prior to the rite, 'sullied' herself by having sex. *sigh* Because evil goddesses really get a boner for having virgin avatars? Whatever. So, she's cursed with being part-demon: a succubus. Michael mysteriously appears in a wash of magic & no memory of who (or what) he is. They must escape the same villains that are in "Tempting Danger", as Michael is their first choice for their rites (but end up grabbing Cullen as a replacement).

Spoiler

Michael is actually a physical construct that contains/IS the big "Magic Bible" that was lost over 300 years ago.

World of the Lupi Book One.Five.

When Molly finds a naked man without a memory near her home, she takes him under her wing. Calling on a friend, Molly and Erin try to help the newly named Michael to find his memory. When Erin is forcefully ejected from Michael's mind, she loses the memory of their encounter and Molly must face the law enforcement officer at her door. Now Molly and Michael are travelling to meet with another friend, Cullen, who might be able to help them.

If you're looking for some backstory to the world of the lupi, this is the book for you. It gives information without an info dump.

GraphicAudio Review:
This is basically an audio play as opposed to an audiobook. The narrators speak the words on the page, but music, sound effects, and actors "playing" the roles in the background as well. Think of a movie with a narrator's thoughts overhead.

Well that was interesting. I went in expecting to like this but ended up loving it. He ends up

Spoiler

being a construct, not ever human.

I loved this story. It was fascinating - the mystery of Michael, the suspense of Molly and Michael on the run, besides their story was really romantic and sweet and all the characters were really lovable. I liked the little background on Cullen, too, he seemed more likable here than in the first book of the Lupi series.

I listened to the audio book, which is free, and it was amazing how the story absorbs you

I liked it. Not sure if I'd have been able to read an entire novel, but I'd have been okay with about 20 more pages. I really did like the male lead, and I wanted to know more about the people/things chasing him, but other than that it was rather enjoyable. I may pick up this author's other works.