cover image Storm's Heart

Storm's Heart

Thea Harrison. Berkley Sensation, $7.99 mass market (336p) ISBN 978-0-425-24266-7

Harrison follows Dragon Bound with this entertaining but uneven paranormal romance. When Dark Fae princess Niniane Lorelle, aka Tricks, survives an assassination attempt, ancient Wyr warrior and thunderbird Tiago Black Eagle is sent to Chicago to protect her. Niniane knows that she needs to stand on her own two feet if she has any hope of claiming the throne, but she finds herself depending on Tiago for more than safety. Tiago is just as drawn to her and vows to keep her safe and discover who wants her dead. Despite a slow-moving plot, the mix of supernatural creatures makes for interesting world-building, politics, and relationships. Romance readers who enjoy alpha male characters will no doubt like the sexy, smoldering Tiago, but those in search of a more balanced, less possessive relationship may want to look elsewhere. (Aug.)