Shadows & Dreams

Hall follows Iron & Velvet with another urban fantasy tale masquerading as a lesbian love story. Faery princess and PI Kate Kane continues her headlong flight from bad situation to worse in the quest to balance romance and investigation with a near-infinite legion of former lovers and complicated machinations. While standing trial in front of the vampire council for a murder she had to commit, Kate accepts a missing person case that quickly escalates into an imbroglio of epic proportions. With the fate of London resting on her shoulders, Kate must prove her innocence to the vampires, save them from themselves, and earn a paycheck—all while being romantically tempted by a dizzying array of women. Tongue-in-cheek humor and sharp dialogue blend well to help the numerous and overly complex interpersonal relationships integrate with a fast-paced, multifaceted plot. (June)