Review: Excellent Elder Races Novella
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 26, 2012
In Hunter's Season, Thea Harrison concludes her four novella series tied to her full length Elder Races series.  Populated with shape-shifting wyr, vampires, dark and light fae, along with the occasional human, the Elder Races series is one of the best in paranormal romance.At the end ofDevil's Gate, the mysterious box of tarot cards featured in each of the previous novellas is in the hands of Xanthe, a female Dark Fae soldier.  Hunter's Season opens with Xanthe heading back to the Dark Fae realm after completing her mission. She takes some well-deserved rest and checks in with Tiago and Queen Niniane (aka Tricks) fromStorm's Heart (A Novel of the Elder Races).  Elder Races fans will love seeing and catching up with the two of them!  Taking on a new position as guard to Niniane, Xanthe is introduced to the Dark Fae Chancelor Aubrey who is still recovering from the treason and betrayal of his now deceased wife. Xanthe has long admired the handsome Aubrey and had watched him from afar.  Aubrey in turn is fascinated by the quiet, intelligent, lonely Xanthe.  Xanthe manages to be both strong and capable, yet vulnerable.  Aubrey is a bit more beta than alpha but they make a very appealing couple. It's a lovely, slow building love story as Xanthe is put in charge of Aubrey's safety. There is some mystery and intrigue surrounding that but it's solved pretty rapidly with the focus of the story squarely on Xanthe and Aubrey's developing relationship and very satisfying happily-ever-after.  Overall, Hunter's Season along withTrue Colorsare my favorites of the four novellas.  4.5 stars.