{"id":66051,"date":"2022-08-23T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T12:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=66051"},"modified":"2023-06-16T22:47:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-17T02:47:33","slug":"release-arc-review-paladins-kiss-eternal-covenant-3-by-elizabeth-hunter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=66051","title":{"rendered":"Release & ARC Review: Paladin’s Kiss (Elemental Covenant, #3) by Elizabeth Hunter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It’s the vampire wedding of the century… and maybe the end of an empire.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

Paladin’s Kiss by Elizabeth Hunter is now live!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Amazon<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Apple Books<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Nook\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Kobo<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Blurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s the vampire wedding of the century\u2026 and maybe the end of an empire.<\/p>\n

The upper echelons of immortal society have gathered in New Orleans, all of them curious to witness the joining of Gavin Wallace, the immortal business mogul, to the human woman who captured his heart. But behind the facade of immortal revelry, New Orleans is a city teeming with old rivalries, political maneuvering, and twisted secrets.<\/p>\n

Invited to the marriage ceremony of their two old friends, Carwyn ap Bryn and Brigid Connor venture south, ready to relax in the company of Marie-H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Charmont, the vampire queen of the Delta, and four hundred of her esteemed immortal guests.<\/p>\n

But when Gavin asks Brigid and Carwyn to look into a mysterious man stalking his human employees, they\u2019re unprepared for the tangled web of deception they uncover. Tug on the wrong string and centuries-old alliances might fall apart.<\/p>\n

In a tenuously balanced society full of apex predators, even one slip can prove disastrous.<\/p>\n

Paladin\u2019s Kiss is a paranormal mystery in the Elemental Covenant series by Elizabeth Hunter, nine-time USA Today bestselling author of A Hidden Fire, the Irin Chronicles, and over forty other works of fantasy fiction.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Review<\/b><\/h4>\n

3.5 stars<\/b><\/p>\n

We\u2019re back with Carwyn and Brigid for the third of their adventures together as supernatural investigators, and this time there\u2019s a fantastic tie-in with the wedding of Gavin and Chloe, which brings Gio and Beatrice, Ben and Tenzin into the action as well. I loved being back with these characters in this world, and this is a really enjoyable read.<\/p>\n

The who\u2019s who of the immortal world is converging in New Orleans for Gavin and Chloe\u2019s wedding. It\u2019s a weeks-long series of events, and Carwyn and Brigid have arrived early to assist Gavin with an investigation. One of his human employees has gone missing in suspicious circumstances, and others are being \u2018stalked\u2019 by a mysterious man. Carwyn and Brigid need to dive into the in-demand world of vampire tech to figure out what\u2019s going on, and it\u2019s a tangled mess of immortal politics and betrayal.<\/p>\n

I really enjoyed this book. Firstly, I love Carwyn and Brigid and loved being back with them and seeing them still so happy and loved-up. There\u2019s a minor storyline where we follow Brigid as she continues to adjust to her immortal powers, and I really liked getting to see such a personal side of her.<\/p>\n

The mystery\/suspense storyline was interesting and engaging with unpredictable twists and turns. I enjoyed watching that all play out, and there\u2019s even a bit of action that makes things exciting \u2013 especially when their super-powerful friends join in to help.<\/p>\n

This is a great read for fans of the series. I loved it.<\/p>\n

3.5 stars.<\/p>\n

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Elemental Covenant Series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A spin-off from the Elemental Mysteries<\/a> series featuring Carwyn & Brigid<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Saint’s Passage (#1)<\/strong>
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\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Martyr’s Promise (#2)<\/strong>
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Paladin’s Kiss (#3)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Bishop’s Flight (#4)<\/strong>
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Tin God (#5)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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See our\u00a0Elemental Mysteries \/ Elemental World Series<\/a>\u00a0page for series details
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About Elizabeth Hunter<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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ELIZABETH HUNTER is a USA Today and international best-selling author of romance, contemporary fantasy, and paranormal mystery. Based in Central California, she travels extensively to write fantasy fiction exploring world mythologies, history, and the universal bonds of love, friendship, and family. She has published over thirty works of fiction and sold over a million books worldwide. She is the author of Love Stories on 7th and Main, the Elemental Legacy series, the Irin Chronicles, the Cambio Springs\u00a0Mysteries, and other works of fiction.<\/p>\n

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