Unbound by Sara Humphreys
Series: The Amoveo Legend #5.5
Published by Sourcebooks Casablanca
Published on: January 6, 2015
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 157
Format: eBook
Source: Purchased
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Zachary McKenna is a warrior shapeshifter from the Lion Clan, trying to catch a break in the sun and surf of Mexico. Mai Tais and scantily clad beach beauties are just what he needs after his last battle. But the fun doesn't last long before a beautiful young woman is mugged on his doorstep and Zach is pulled right back into the fray.
Zach has no idea of the danger Annabelle has unwittingly brought to his doorstep, until he discovers that losing her will almost certainly destroy him...
I am a big fan of Sara Humphrey’s books, shapeshifters or vampires, I like them both. This series is about the Amoveo, a group of shapeshifters that have all sorts of different powers. I pre-ordered this novella, put down the book I was reading, and happily dove into this one pretty much as soon as it came out.
Zachary is a guardian to the royal family of the Amoveo, and lives on the royal compound, aka ranch, in Montana. In a previous book, he was shot several times during a raid on the ranch by the evil human family named Caedo. Healed now, he goes to Mexico for rest. Since he has been dreaming of his mate, he just wants to get away. No way does he want to be tied down at age twenty five to one woman for the rest of his life. Of course, his mate has run away from her family to the same town in Mexico that Zachary is visiting. Major problem? His mate, Annabelle, is a member of the Caedo family, the Amoveo’s mortal enemy. She is also human. Zachary is a lion shapeshifter.
I always enjoy the Amoveo books due to the author’s world building, and of course romance. Amoveo can be any sort of animal, and belong to clans. They can instantaneously move to another location, no matter how far away, as long as they have been there before, and can picture it. They can also visualize things they want, and get them immediately. And when it’s time to find their mate, they meet each other in the dream realm before they actually meet. All pretty unique abilities to this shape shifter world.
Ms. Humphrey writes pretty steamy romance, and while not really erotica, it’s still hot! So for those of you that like that in a read, you shouldn’t be disappointed. So it’s definitely an adult read. The characters were likable, the villains pretty horrible, and I enjoyed the whole thing. If I had a complaint, it would be that it was too short. Just a heads up, it ends at 63% of the way into the novella, and then the rest is an excerpt of the author’s next book, which since I have it to read already, was not something I needed. That being said, it didn’t bother me a bit, because it was such a good read. If you love paranormal romance with some suspense, this could be a good short read for you, it was for me!
I’m Lorna and I live in Maryland. Since retiring, I spend my time mostly reading and reviewing books. My favorite reads are Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Young Adult. I read a lot of indie books in addition to traditionally published books. Favorite paranormal creature? Vampires, but I am really liking werewolves more everyday.
I haven’t read any of the Amoveo books, but this sounds like a great series. *adds to Goodreads* Does each book normally focus on a different clan? The different types of animal shifters, and their unique powers, sound intriguing.
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I am not sure about the clans, it’s been awhile since I read a full length one-the ones I remember, all know each other pretty much, and are different animals, and each book is about one couple. I have enjoyed all of the ones I have read 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Unbound by Sara Humphreys
I’ve never heard of this author before. It looks really interesting. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks Lorna.
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Yes, Melanie..it’s something I definitely think you would enjoy 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Unbound by Sara Humphreys
Ohh forbidden romance! Like. 🙂 I’ve never heard of this series before, but I’m intrigued.
Joy // Joyousreads recently posted…[477]: The Blonde by Anna Godbersen
I have enjoyed the whole series, Joy. I hope you like it if you try it 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Unbound by Sara Humphreys
Horrible villains, fastest way to my book greedy heart! Have you read her other series, I think it’s about vampires or something? I forgot the name…
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The horrible villains are pretty much through the whole series,but as this is a novella, it had the villains but maybe not as much as the full length ones. Yep, I have read the vampire series as well, and really like them too, and actually at least one character from this series has crossed over a bit into the vampire one.
Lorna recently posted…Review: Unbound by Sara Humphreys
It is always a good sign when you put down what you are reading for a new release! So happy this lived up to your expectations!!
kindlemom1 recently posted…Review: The Bargaining by Carly Anne West
Yes, but sometimes I have to do that in order to read one I need to have ready for review, as I am sure you have to do as well 🙂 On the other hand, it is a good sign, because I love these books 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Unbound by Sara Humphreys
Sounds good – I do like my steamy paranormal! I haven’t read anything by this other yet, so I need to check out #1.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I do 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Unbound by Sara Humphreys
I’ve been reading her books since they came out and I really enjoyed them all so far. I read this one a while back and thought it was really good. Loved the characters.
Mary Kirkland recently posted…Caring For An Older Rat
Yes, if I am not mistaken, I waited to read your review until I had finished reading and reviewing it. I think I still need to read book 3 or 4, can’t remember. I really should get on that!
Lorna recently posted…Review: Unbound by Sara Humphreys
I think I have read one…maybe *goes to check*
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I still have one more to read 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Unbound by Sara Humphreys
I have the Amoveo series on my list, but haven’t read it yet. Something good to look forward to.
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Oh I hope you like them as much as I do 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Unbound by Sara Humphreys
The Amoveo in this reminds me of THe Others series (I can’t help comparing different PNR to each other!) The steaminess sounds like it was done really well too!
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Who wrote The Others? I am not familiar with it 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Unbound by Sara Humphreys
Humphreys is an author on my TBR, Lorna. I’m glad to learn that her world building is so unique. I like the fact that she created her own version of shifters. And I’m glad you enjoyed Unbound despite its length. I’ll make sure to check Humphreys out in 2015. 🙂
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I hope you like them Brandee! She also has a vampire series that I really like too 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Unbound by Sara Humphreys
Adore that cover and glad to hear there is steaminess to back it up
As much as it can be in a novella anyway-steamy that is 🙂
I have only read the first book, and enjoyed that one. I bought the series purely for the covers, I admit … I will read the rest someday.
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Yes there are some pretty great covers, I agree. I hope you enjoy the rest!
Lorna recently posted…Review: Unbound by Sara Humphreys