By Cold Moon's Night Moonlight Prophecies Book #4
Newborn vampire Ethan Lambert and Alpha werewolf Bashir Bain may have been an unlikely domestic couple ever since one of Bash’s prophecies brought them together, but destiny isn’t done with them yet.
With shifter culture shaken by the sudden surge of unknown vampires in their midst and attempted takeovers by werewolf purists, neighboring packs are already on edge. When ancient vampire Alexa steps out of the shadows to make her return to the top of the food chain—starting in Bash’s territory of Centrus City—the paranormal world teeters on the brink.
If they have any hope of stopping Alexa, they’ll have to do it before the last full moon of the year, and they’ll have to work carefully, because Alexa’s reach is long, and it’s impossible to know who to trust. To save their world and their relationship, Bash will have to find a way to show Ethan how he feels that leaves no room for doubt. Can they solve the riddles of their hearts and the ties that bind them before this latest prophecy spells their doom?
Review by Linda Tonis
Member of the Paranormal Romance Guild Review Team
When I received this book, I was aware it was the fourth book in the series, and I had not read the first three. I know that I missed out on a lot, the characters and a real understanding of who and what they are and the full story of Bashir (Bash) Bain an alpha and Ethan Lambert a newborn vampire. It didn’t take long before I was invested in the story and everyone’s dedication to the new horror that they are facing.
Ethan and Bash are an unlikely couple, but love is a deep feeling and looks and species are unimportant. Ethan spent time in prison trying to right a wrong a mistake that cost him. He is now a newborn vampire, a PI, with a werewolf lover and has learned that his own father sired him. There was no choice but to have his father locked in the basement and as many times as he tries to apologize to Ethan, he is afraid to let his guard down.
Bash and Ethan both have a vision and prophecy that before the Cold Moon, the last full moon of the year, they must find and destroy the vampire who is determined to make vampires once again the top of the food chain. They discover who they are looking for, an ancient vampire named Olivia. As an ancient she has powers and secrets that will reveal who she sired and who will not be able to resist her.
To ensure everyone is protected they must always be paired up with another, no one alone. While trying to find a way to destroy Olivia they must protect the mayor, Robert, who is facing a scandal that could cost him his job and he is an asset to Bash and his pack. He is accused of misusing public funds and pictures of him in a BDSM situation does not speak highly of his personal life.
Since Bash has been letting vampires into his pack and has one as a lover other packs are joining in the mission of killing Bash and Ethan, there is no shortage of enemies. It is getting hard to get near Olivia since her powers of enhancement are off the charts and some of the vampires, she sired are friends and family, so they never know who is coming after them.
All this trouble is during the Christmas holidays but there is no time for celebration but finally Ethan has a plan but is it feasible and will they win before the last moon? The one thing that doesn’t stop is the love and sexual relationships between the pairs. Ethan loves Bash but Bash has always insisted that he was not capable of love, unfortunately, for him everyone is capable, but they must find the one person who will knock down the walls they build around themselves.
As I said before I did miss out on a lot by not reading the first three books, but I just concentrated on this book and dealing with the danger that is now facing them. There is sex, violence, secrets, and surprises. If you haven’t started this series, then I highly recommend starting at the beginning.