The Firebrand
T.M. Smith
Paranormal Romance
Rein, a Vampire mixed breed, plunged into the abyss of bludfrenzy. With icy resolve, he crawled out to become a Firebrand. He doesn’t make rash decisions.
Until…
Braelyn takes a shortcut through an alley musing about what she can’t have. A new job. Adventure. A cancer-free brain. Instead, she writes for a paranormal tabloid. No, she doesn’t believe such nonsense, but she’s heading to Cleveland on assignment. Oh, and her tumor is back.
Then…
Rein kidnaps her and takes her to his realm, igniting a fiery romance.
Meanwhile…
An ancient threat hunts for descendants of the Blood Coven who divided the world into three realms fifteen hundred years ago to protect humans from savage Aeternals. Then, they scattered across Earth, marrying, raising children, dying, burying their secrets in time. Generations grew, unaware of their legacy.
But…
Braelyn is squarely in the hunter’s sights, and Rein is her best chance to survive.
Uncaged Review: In 452 A.D. six witches and six warlocks created the Karmic Schism. The realms of Scath, Darque and Earth were kept separate from each other. Mortals and Aeternals would not mix nor did they know anything about each other either. Fast forward to present day Seattle Washington as Braelyn was taking a short cut by cutting through an alley she spies Rein, a Scion Firebrand who is a mixed breed of vampire, warlock and incubus; becomes confused from jumping from realm to realm attempting to fight off the Kalli. Rein attempts to stun Braelyn but it has no effect on her. Rein has no choice to take Braelyn back to his realm. As Braelyn gets to know Rein she can’t help the strong attraction she has for him. Rein can’t figure out why he couldn’t stun Braelyn but as her mysterious past is revealed, Rein must unravel who she truly is without falling for her too.
What a truly exciting paranormal romance blending witches, warlocks, incubus, elves, vampires and shape-shifters together seamlessly! The world building is fantastically created and easily imagined! Yes, there might be some realm jumping that at first is a bit confusing, does manage to even out as the tale progresses. The story flows wonderfully with non-stop action and a breath-taking romance between two very strong protagonists that I couldn’t help but love and the cover is just beautiful! Braelyn might be a bit of a paradoxical enigma for some reason is easily relatable and likable. While Rein also is conundrum himself yet despite his mixed sensibilities is hard not to fall for too. The rest of the cast of magical characters are truly a delight as well! Ms. T.M. Smith has written a mesmerizing first book to definitely catch not only my interest but I will enjoy her world that much more the more I read! I eagerly anticipate the next book in the series. Reviewed by Roslynn Ernst
4.5 Stars
