Trine is a highly erotic, yet gritty paranormal/fantasy that explores controversial themes of good vs. evil, human morality, human weakness, racial discrimination (though not in the way you might think) and organized religion. If you are a TC Blue fan, then you know this is a significant departure for her sweet and/or angsty character driven contemporary stories.
Don't get me wrong, Trine has lovely characters that are appropriately developed given the length of the story. The sex scenes are well written and deliciously naughty. The Chavri's tail is beyond sexy, it is decadent fun. The plot is surprisingly complex for a novella (~13k words?) and hints at a broader world that is just waiting to be explored.
Fans of TC's contemporary stories, should approach this one with an open mind, because above all it is an m/m erotic tale with a strong HFN ending. Fans of unapologetically controversial m/m paranormal/urban fantasy with a touch of violence, such as McLeod/Valentine's work are likely to absolutely enjoy this story and beg for more. Not hard to guess which category I am in. More please!
Blurb: "Caspari Roccaro is many things -- human sorcerer, husband, father, and patron to his mistresses. He's also more fond than he should be of his hired lover, the golden-skinned, pampered pet Victore with his kindness and dubious origins, and oh, yes. His tail.
Victore knows himself for what he is: a whore. That he plies his trade in the best demon brothel in all of Rome changes nothing. Yet it is how he met Caspari and as such, he is content. A faction within the Holy Church has set covetous eyes on Caspari, seeking to use Caspari's talents for their own ends. When Ashalam, winged and bound to do the bidding of his earthly masters, finds himself questioning that plan, all bets are off.
Can a human sorcerer, a demon, and an angel of sorts find their way through the pitfalls offered by the Renaissance? Will their determination prove to be enough?"
Trine at Torquere Press
Don't get me wrong, Trine has lovely characters that are appropriately developed given the length of the story. The sex scenes are well written and deliciously naughty. The Chavri's tail is beyond sexy, it is decadent fun. The plot is surprisingly complex for a novella (~13k words?) and hints at a broader world that is just waiting to be explored.
Fans of TC's contemporary stories, should approach this one with an open mind, because above all it is an m/m erotic tale with a strong HFN ending. Fans of unapologetically controversial m/m paranormal/urban fantasy with a touch of violence, such as McLeod/Valentine's work are likely to absolutely enjoy this story and beg for more. Not hard to guess which category I am in. More please!
Blurb: "Caspari Roccaro is many things -- human sorcerer, husband, father, and patron to his mistresses. He's also more fond than he should be of his hired lover, the golden-skinned, pampered pet Victore with his kindness and dubious origins, and oh, yes. His tail.
Victore knows himself for what he is: a whore. That he plies his trade in the best demon brothel in all of Rome changes nothing. Yet it is how he met Caspari and as such, he is content. A faction within the Holy Church has set covetous eyes on Caspari, seeking to use Caspari's talents for their own ends. When Ashalam, winged and bound to do the bidding of his earthly masters, finds himself questioning that plan, all bets are off.
Can a human sorcerer, a demon, and an angel of sorts find their way through the pitfalls offered by the Renaissance? Will their determination prove to be enough?"
Trine at Torquere Press
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