BOOK: Double Alchemy - Climax
SERIES: Double Alchemy #2
GENRE: M/M Paranormal Romance (Hot!)
AUTHOR: Susan Mac Nicol
RELEASED: 22nd May 2014 (Today!!)
PUBLISHERS: Boroughs Publishing Group
SYNOPSIS
Powerful modern warlock Quinn Fairmont found ecstasy with the
silver-eyed and not-quite-human Cade Mairston, but to know true happiness the
pair must best both the shadow of a long-ago lover and an ancient enemy who
seeks to destroy love, light and all they hold dear.
A BLINDING LIGHT
It begins with a Book of Shadows discovered by a London
coven. The grimoire is as dangerous as it is rare, which is why it evokes
modern-day warlock Quinn Fairmont’s desire. He collects objects of great power
and beauty—like his lover, Cade Mairston.
Against all odds he and Cade found each other,
but their perils have just begun. First is the ex-lover who once held Quinn in
thrall. And, someone has been killing warlocks. Could it be one of his own
kind? There are those too who would challenge Quinn’s power in their quest to
overthrow him as Grand Master. Or is the danger something darker, something
invoked inadvertently, rising from the shadows, building from the very inside
of a man until it brings an end with a quick flash of light? Of the truth, the
surface has only been scratched. Now Quinn and Cade must go deeper and find
both answers and an end. They must learn what lurks in the hearts of men…and
whether it seeks to love or destroy.
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REVIEW
Foxy Rating = Five Stars
This is the second book in the continuation of the Double
Alchemy series and here we have the climax to the story. I was already hooked
in this magyckal world of Warlocks, Withinners and Fae and the sparkle and
fantasy continued to shine for me.
Quinn and Cade now living together are truly tested with the
actions of a past lover of Quinn and a powerful old enemy. I won’t go too much
in the storyline as the beauty is in the read itself. Needless to say it is a fabulous
epitome of paranormal storytelling intermingled with some hot m/m romance and not
to be missed!
I’ve really enjoyed this two book series and for somebody
who is not a paranormal fan these days (although it is far superior a read to
label it just as that) this just goes to show how amazing a read this series is.
The story build up was driven further in this book to deliver an amazing
ending. Book one was already a five star recommend from me and this final book
continued the trend.
Again, as with all Susan Mac Nicol’s books she just get the characterisation
spot on and gifted the reader with two hot, sexy and complex individuals along
with engaging and demanding secondary characters (yes even those you want to
shout ‘Boo! and Hiss!’ to).
A definite ‘one click’ I highly recommend and maybe beg for
more? Five stars.
GUEST POST by Susan Mac Nicol, author
What are your top five favourite things to do to relax after
a hard day at work, whatever it is that you do? You might be a hard working
housewife, a busy businessman, a harried housekeeper or a dedicated doctor but
you must have special things you like to do to wind down.
I’ve put a list of
mine together, see if any of them are the same as yours.
§ Make myself a Latte using the Dolce Gusto coffee
machine in my bedroom. I love this gift from my son. I salivate at the smell of
coffee as the pods pop open and the hot water pours into the cup. Sheer heaven.
§ If the hubby is home, kiss him hello, ask him
how his day was. The fact that most days he’s had a day much worse than mine
gives me a little bit of an opportunity to give him a cuddle. Not that one
needs an excuse of course J
§Grab my Kindle from the side of the bed and read
a few pages of the current book while I drink said coffee. It’s a hedonistic
pleasure.
§Sometimes taking ourselves off to TGI Friday’s
where my son works as a mixologist (that’s a cocktail bartender to the
uninitiated). Watching the bartenders flare (throw the bottles around like Tom
Cruise did in Cocktail) and listening to some funky music always puts me in the
right frame of mind.
§
Sit out in my garden if the weather is nice and
sunny. Enjoy the chimes of the church of St Mary’s across the road, smell the
river that runs through the adjacent field and simply ‘breathe in, breathe
out’. It’s good for the soul.
Sometimes it’s the simple things that bring us pleasure. I don’t
deny I love to go to dinner at my friend John’s house ‘Talliston’ and enjoy
great cooking in a sumptuous environment but those sorts of treats I leave for
really special occasions..
And of course the pleasure of perhaps going to the local
cinema complex and grabbing a huge bag of popcorn, a giant size Coke and
relaxing back into the chair in the dark while watching the hunky heroes on
screen as they save the world….definitely another ‘hedonistic’ moment..
BOOK TRAILER
Praise for Double Alchemy (Book #1)
“Susan Mac Nicol brings us another sexilicious m/m romance but also takes us into a magyckal world of Warlocks, Withinners, Fae, Witchfinders and Witches… I loved the combination of the magyck and the m/m romance storyline. I am so glad Ms Mac Nicol is not keeping us waiting as the second book in the series will be released 22nd May 2014. I highly recommended this book to read and is an absolute five star rating from me.”
- Foxylutely Book Reviews
“I love Paranormal stories & I'm a huge fan of Susan Mac Nicol's M/M books. In this book, she brings both genres together & gives us this amazing story. With her master storytelling, she takes us into the mystical & magical world of Witches, Warlocks, Withinners & Feys. A world where danger lurks in the shadows.” - Maria Recchia
“I stayed up all night reading this story. Susan has a way of writing that is different than anyone else. She's uniquely brilliant at weaving a tale that brings out my emotions. I have laughed in every one of her stories. That's incredible for me. Not just a smile, but a laugh. I love that. This book needs to be read. You won’t be disappointed.” - Author Kindle Alexander
“Susan Mac Nicol has created a complex and fully realized fantasy world…. Quinn is the star of this novel, taking out the bad guy and learning how to trust in Cade’s love enough to share his unsavory past.” Library Journal
“I completely loved this beautifully and highly detailed written Paranormal story! This wasn't a predictable story by any means. How Susan Mac Nicol takes us on a ride through this very creative and engrossing world that you will not forget, anytime soon and will be wanting more and more of it. I am a huge fan of this author and Double Alchemy, doesn't disappoint by any means at all. I highly recommend this hot, steamy, love, paranormal and so beautifully written story!” - Paul Berry
Praise for Susan Mac Nicol
"We have to re-iterate that this Author will always be an automatic one-click for us. Her writing is flawless and her flawed characters are completely lovable. There’s always something quirky and fun in her stories as well as drama, angst and heaps of passion! We can highly recommend!!"
- Gitte & Jenny - Totally Booked Blog
"Susan has been hailed as a genius writer of male/male literature. Her Saving Alexander has been nominated for several awards and has been reviewed widely. Congrats on all your success, Susan. You have earned it."
- Gay Lit Authors
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Climax - Book 2
Double Alchemy - Book 1
MEET SUSAN MAC NICOL
Susan Mac
Nicol was born in Leeds, UK, and left for South Africa when she was eight. She
returned to the UK thirty years later and now lives in Essex. Her debut
novel Cassandra by Starlight, the first in a trilogy, was published
last year by Boroughs Publishing Group in the US. Sue’s latest story, Double
Alchemy: Climax is her sixth m/m romance.
Sue has written since she was very young, and never thought she would
see herself becoming a Romance writer, being a horror/psychological thriller
reader all her life. But the Romance genre is now something very close to her
heart and she intends continuing the trend.
Sue is a member of the Romance Writers of America and the Romantic
Novelists Association here in the UK.
Susan Mac Nicol is also author of The Magick of Christmas, Confounding
Cupid, Cassandra
by Starlight, Together
in Starlight, Stripped Bare, Saving Alexander, Worth Keeping, Waiting for Rain and Double Alchemy.
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What a fab review, Mandie! So glad you enjoyed it and that you're a part of Susan's book tour. VW
ReplyDeleteGreat to host the tour today :D
Deletewant to read this :)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Stripped Bare, Worth Keeping, Saving Alexander and Double Alchemy (haven't read Waiting for Rain as yet)
Mandie, as usual thanks for such a lovely review. I'm sorry it took me so long to get down here but as they say, better late than never :) Thanks for being such a wonderful blog host x
ReplyDeleteLove Susan. I've read Stripped Bare and Worth Keeping. Both awesome!
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