Review: Imaginative and Entertaining
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 12, 2013
Imaginative and entertaining, Glass's series opener successfully delivers with fast-paced action and sizzling sensuality a captivating paranormal romance steeped in fantastic Egyptian mythology. Centuries ago, a tragedy caused dissolution of the collaborative alliance between the jackal shifters, Sons of Anubis, and powerful Egyptian priestesses, Daughters of Isis. In present day Atlanta, Markus Grant, leader of the Sons of Anubis, is sworn to protecting his clan and prevent the Lost Ones from returning to the land of the living.  With his clan brothers succumbing to a deadly curse that smells like the spell of an Isis witch, Marcus kidnaps Tia Jensen to undo the spell.  Tia, a Daughter of Isis, is both outraged and frighten at being a prisoner, her compassion makes her willing to use her magic to undo the evil spell insisting this is not the work of her coven. When Tia's magical energy needs to be quickly replenished, her unusual erotic request for Markus becomes the spark that unleashes more than their passion and meshes their magic. So will the couple's connection allow the jackals and witches get beyond the centuries of betrayal and hatred towards each other?SEDUCING THE JACKAL is an easygoing read that still manages to be gripping as the plot moves along nicely and the characters develop in such a way that you are quickly invested in them. Markus is the ideal alpha hero that contrasts very nicely with Tia's independent feisty spirit, and skillfully knows just how to provoke her passion. As their passion deepens, the couple sees each other more than just a preconceived stereotype. Secondary characters add the necessary intrigue, conflict and fullness to the storyline and leaving the reader hoping you will see them again.As this is a novella, Glass skillfully wastes no time in setting the story in motion and immersing the reader into her fascinating world. Using the characters to bring the reader up-to-date on the centuries old betrayal and introducing unexpected twists and turns in the present day provides the necessary tension to keep readers on the edge-of-their- seats. But a surprise element is how the punch of humor is combined with the action and romance to showcase the playfulness of the couple.SEDUCING THE JACKAL, the first book in The Sons of Anubis series, is a gorgeous tale of love and making sense of the past with a wonderful mixture of action, dynamic characters and bold passion. This is a welcome addition to the paranormal romance genre.Reviewed by BeverlyRomanceInColor.com