Mega talented author SJ Himes has written a fantastic, pulls-you-in-from-the-very-first-page, amazing, magnificent, exciting, emotionally charged, fast paced, beautiful, gripping, fascinating, sexy as hell, and totally awesome story。 I ended up with a massive book hangover because I just could NOT lay it down。 Simply put, this book and series is so good I want to shout their praises from my roof top。 I would DEFINITELY recommend getting this reading adventure ASAP!!
Joyfully Jay,
A Joyfully Jay review。 4。5 starsLove Springs Eternal is the fifth book in S。J。 Himes amazing Beacon Hill Sorcerer series。 While this story features a new couple in Rory and Daniel, the series has an overarching storyline and overlapping characters, so you are going to want to read these in order。 That said, if you are new to this series, run, don’t walk, to pick up The Necromancer’s Dance and get started, because this is one of the best urban fantasy series I have read。Those of us who have been A Joyfully Jay review。 4。5 starsLove Springs Eternal is the fifth book in S。J。 Himes amazing Beacon Hill Sorcerer series。 While this story features a new couple in Rory and Daniel, the series has an overarching storyline and overlapping characters, so you are going to want to read these in order。 That said, if you are new to this series, run, don’t walk, to pick up The Necromancer’s Dance and get started, because this is one of the best urban fantasy series I have read。Those of us who have been following along with the series know that things have been brewing with Rory and Daniel for a while now, though nothing has been official yet。 Here we get to see these guys turn their obvious attraction into something more and oh, are they so sweet and lovely。 These are two gentle men who are so caring and kind and you can’t help but want them to find love together。Read Jay’s review in its entirety here。 。。。more
Grace,
5 starsOne of the BEST Books of 2021 hands down!This has been a long awaited book in the Beacon Hills Sorcerer series and there was much happy dancing when it arrived on my kindle。 I’ll start by saying I think Sheena Jolie is one of the foremost authors of paranormal/urban fantasy out there in the book world。 Their ability to weave so many plots around the central point is phenomenal and they’ve given us characters over multiple series that feel like good friends to sit and chat with (or you k 5 starsOne of the BEST Books of 2021 hands down!This has been a long awaited book in the Beacon Hills Sorcerer series and there was much happy dancing when it arrived on my kindle。 I’ll start by saying I think Sheena Jolie is one of the foremost authors of paranormal/urban fantasy out there in the book world。 Their ability to weave so many plots around the central point is phenomenal and they’ve given us characters over multiple series that feel like good friends to sit and chat with (or you know go fight crazy bad guys with), rather than fictional characters。 The BHS series in particular has become a favorite, like that certain pillow or blanket to curl up with, and is a constant re-read or re-listen。For this book in particular, and these characters, SJ has shown their serious writing chops by giving us such well-rounded characters, with internal flaws and demons, that come to life and squeeze our hearts。 No one deserves the ultimate HEA more than Daniel。 No matter what has been thrown at him, what he has been subjected to, he has come through it with such a loving disposition, and there isn’t another out there more suited for him that Rory, a being of chivalry and kindness and life, who can, and does, love Daniel enough to support and not overshadow, to fight for and alongside him。 And we learn more about Cian, his relationship with Rory, and his journey。 This is a hurt/comfort, hella age gap (I mean millennia y’all), story for the ages。 That seems to be a thing for this author; the ability to give us love stories and couples that stand the test of time, and not just the BHS series。 Of course, all of our favorites are here, Angel and Simeon, Isaac and Batiste, Millie, Eroch (omg wee beastie growth spurts) and more。 No spoilers but seriously, the end… we saw it coming and still WHOA。 If you haven’t started this series, DO IT NOW! 。。。more
Rachel ,
WOW! Am so happy with this story! It is everything we've been waiting for and more。 I want to say SO MUCH but also there are quite a lot of spoilers here。 Danny and Rory are their normal adorableness but mixed with sexy moments and intense chemistry。 I loved getting to know more about not only Rory and Cian but the Fae themselves。 Himes is so creative and each plot point flows with the main couple。 Of course past favorites are in there also so you get to see a brotherly bond which just as import WOW! Am so happy with this story! It is everything we've been waiting for and more。 I want to say SO MUCH but also there are quite a lot of spoilers here。 Danny and Rory are their normal adorableness but mixed with sexy moments and intense chemistry。 I loved getting to know more about not only Rory and Cian but the Fae themselves。 Himes is so creative and each plot point flows with the main couple。 Of course past favorites are in there also so you get to see a brotherly bond which just as important。 Exciting action and fighting and a great way to end leading us into the next Angel adventure。 I already want to re-read it! 。。。more
Rai,
I loved this book!This was, hands down, one of my favorite reads of the summer, and well worth the wait。We *finally* get Daniel's story, and he finally gets a HEA。 This book has this wonderful dreamy feel for the first third of the book, then ramps up with action and fighting and lots of wonderful interludes that I am trying very hard not to gush about for fear of spoilers。 All you need to know is that this was a fantastic continuation of the Beacon Hill Sorcerer series, and leaves you wanting t I loved this book!This was, hands down, one of my favorite reads of the summer, and well worth the wait。We *finally* get Daniel's story, and he finally gets a HEA。 This book has this wonderful dreamy feel for the first third of the book, then ramps up with action and fighting and lots of wonderful interludes that I am trying very hard not to gush about for fear of spoilers。 All you need to know is that this was a fantastic continuation of the Beacon Hill Sorcerer series, and leaves you wanting the next book in the series。 If you haven't read the previous 4 books, it would be best to do so before picking up this one, as there are references to events that have occurred within those pages。 If you have read the series, and are hesitating because this book isn't focused on Angel and Simeon - trust me when I say you really, really, really will love this one。 。。。more
Beth,
Absolutely loved this 5th book in the series and am sooooo happy it is not the final book in the series! So many good possibilities for more fantastic stories。This book centers on Daniel, a sorcerer and Angel’s apprentice and Rory, an ancient Fae High Sidhe warrior, older than time。 They finally get their story。 If it’s been a while I would recommend reading book one again as there are a lot of references to how Daniel came to be Angel’s apprentice and what horrors he suffered。 Reading book two Absolutely loved this 5th book in the series and am sooooo happy it is not the final book in the series! So many good possibilities for more fantastic stories。This book centers on Daniel, a sorcerer and Angel’s apprentice and Rory, an ancient Fae High Sidhe warrior, older than time。 They finally get their story。 If it’s been a while I would recommend reading book one again as there are a lot of references to how Daniel came to be Angel’s apprentice and what horrors he suffered。 Reading book two as well will help solidify your understanding of Daniel and Angel’s relationship and introduce Eroch’s relationship as well。So many facets of the previous stories are pulled together here and several mysteries explained。 But we are left with another mystery that will lead us into book six。I love this author’s writing and the feelings and emotions of the characters are expressed so beautifully。 I really enjoyed getting to know more about Cian and as I have been pulling for him to get a HEA, I am hoping his rehabilitation, begun here, continues。 The book doesn’t even come out until tomorrow and I am already jonesing for the next one! Such a great series and one you will further enjoy after your initial read by listening to the audiobooks, beautifully performed by Joel Leslie。 。。。more
Cassie Calbert,
I love the BHS series so much, and Daniel and Rory's story was well worth the wait。 These two are so sweet it makes your teeth ache。 It was great seeing Daniel come into his own and be the strong, confident person he was meant to be while Rory was giving him the support and love he deserved along the way。 And that ending。。。OMG!! I love the BHS series so much, and Daniel and Rory's story was well worth the wait。 These two are so sweet it makes your teeth ache。 It was great seeing Daniel come into his own and be the strong, confident person he was meant to be while Rory was giving him the support and love he deserved along the way。 And that ending。。。OMG!! 。。。more
Jacqueleen the Reading Queen ,
I really missed spending time with these characters。 I absolutely adored Daniel and Rorys HEA。 Though there was plenty of battle magic and mayhem, the relationship arc between this fae and sorcerer was incredibly sweet and romantic。 Oh and did I mention Smoking Hot? Yeah folks, sweet little Daniel ain't as innocent as he seems。 There was plenty of steam in this book, and that ain't the only surprise when it comes to the heat。 I'm also just gunna leave you with that tease right there。 ;) I l I really missed spending time with these characters。 I absolutely adored Daniel and Rorys HEA。 Though there was plenty of battle magic and mayhem, the relationship arc between this fae and sorcerer was incredibly sweet and romantic。 Oh and did I mention Smoking Hot? Yeah folks, sweet little Daniel ain't as innocent as he seems。 There was plenty of steam in this book, and that ain't the only surprise when it comes to the heat。 I'm also just gunna leave you with that tease right there。 ;) I love how "old fashioned" Rory was with his speech and mannerisms。 It makes sense since the fae was around at the dawn of time, but I still enjoyed it。 I also really enjoyed learning more about him and his brother Cian。 It was super intriguing hearing about Cian as a loving brother and not a serial murderer。 There is a lot more to Cian than we ever knew, and I REALLY hope he gets his own book。 According to his brother, Cian has never been interested much in personal relationships outside his twin or even sex, but I have faith Himes can find him the perfect mate。 Daniel is such a caring soul and he has grown so much since we were first introduced to him in the series。 Even in just this book, Daniel appears to come more into his own and the powerful sorcerer he was meant to be。 Our favorite wee beastie Eroch is also very present and going through a growth spurt himself。 It's always fun when we get a chapter from his POV。 This book ends with a tiny bit of a cliffhanger, though it has nothing to do with Daniel or Rory as a couple。 They end this book with a more than solid HEA and their storyline wraps up beautifully。 I may even say this cliffhanger is more like a tease of what's coming in the next BHS book which once again will focus on Angel and Simeon。 Either way I'm there for it! ** This book was provided by the author in exchange for my honest review** 。。。more
Ariel,
This book was amazing and so worth the wait! We finally have Daniel and Rory's book and oh man, it didn't disappoint。 The couples in this series are always so sweet to each other but no one was as tender to one another as Daniel and Rory。 They make the sweetest couple and after all they've been through separately in their lives, they truly deserve one another。 This series does such a wonderful job at defining family and the bonds that grow between people who care for one another。 I loved seeing This book was amazing and so worth the wait! We finally have Daniel and Rory's book and oh man, it didn't disappoint。 The couples in this series are always so sweet to each other but no one was as tender to one another as Daniel and Rory。 They make the sweetest couple and after all they've been through separately in their lives, they truly deserve one another。 This series does such a wonderful job at defining family and the bonds that grow between people who care for one another。 I loved seeing Daniel grow even more than he has in previous books to truly shine as the main character。 He's always been emotionally strong, weathering the shit that life has thrown at him。。。but in this book we see him really come into his own and show off that power that's been simmering under the surface。I really loved getting more info on the Brennan twins and essentially meeting Cian for the first time when he's of a sound mind。 I'm really looking forward to seeing more of Daniel, Rory, and Cian's dynamic in future books。Speaking of future books, that ending was just *chef's kiss*! When a certain event happened at the end with a high speed chase I just about screamed in delight! FINALLY!! I have sooo many questions and cannot WAIT to read the next book!If you're a fan of this series then you'll absolutely love this latest installment。 And if you're a fan of romantic urban fantasy then start this series ASAP! You won't regret it!5 Stars 。。。more
Janet Hunt,
Phenomenal!! I couldn’t put it down; I was left with a book hangover! The title of the story is perfect! I seriously loved Rory and Daniel! Daniel has become so strong since becoming Angel’s apprentice。 The found family is everything he’s ever wanted。 I loved how Rory, ancient fae treated Daniel as his equal。 Rory gave Daniel love and respect, and it was awesome watching Daniel bloom under Rory’s love。 I love how we get to read more of Angel and Simeon and Isaac and Constantine。 But at times I t Phenomenal!! I couldn’t put it down; I was left with a book hangover! The title of the story is perfect! I seriously loved Rory and Daniel! Daniel has become so strong since becoming Angel’s apprentice。 The found family is everything he’s ever wanted。 I loved how Rory, ancient fae treated Daniel as his equal。 Rory gave Daniel love and respect, and it was awesome watching Daniel bloom under Rory’s love。 I love how we get to read more of Angel and Simeon and Isaac and Constantine。 But at times I think Eroch, “Wee Beastie” stole the story!! The characters were complex and felt so realistic! This story did not disappoint, it is very well written, highly recommend! Seriously loved every moment of this story!! I’m voluntarily leaving a review from an advanced copy that I received。 My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions。 。。。more
Jæ Lawrence,
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers。 To view it, click here。 I am and will probably always be in love with this series。 The 5th book gives Daniel and Rory their HEA。。。 or as close to that any member of the Salvatore clan can get。 My reviews focus more on content than plot。 The main characters in this book are well developed before their get their own POV, we see more into their lives and personalities。 The fan favorites and power couples do make cameos throughout the book, but the main plot is clearly a D+R = 4ever! There are several subplots and multiple I am and will probably always be in love with this series。 The 5th book gives Daniel and Rory their HEA。。。 or as close to that any member of the Salvatore clan can get。 My reviews focus more on content than plot。 The main characters in this book are well developed before their get their own POV, we see more into their lives and personalities。 The fan favorites and power couples do make cameos throughout the book, but the main plot is clearly a D+R = 4ever! There are several subplots and multiple sex scenes。 Oh, yes, if you came for the D you will not be disappointed。 There is a tiny cliffhanger or sorts, but it's no worse than the last portrait in the hallway。 If you read the previous book you'll get it。 There are CW/TW that includes mention of sexual assualt, physical violence, child abuse, murder, childhood trauma, trauma, vulgar language, crass jokes,, and substance use。 #MM #UrbanFantasy #Fae #Sorcerers #LGBTQA+ #Vampires #MagicWar #Trauma #Violence #SwordPlay (chuckles) 。。。more
Rachel Emily,
Ohhhhh finally we get Daniel and Rory's story, and it was so, SO worth the wait!Sheena writes such lovely stories with such real and vivid world building, and I love this series so much - excellent urban fantasy/paranormal vibes, full of found family feels, strong partnerships where the couple communicate and grow and are stronger together, and writing about healing and recovery and acceptance。 This series should definitely be read in order, as the world building and overall story continues to g Ohhhhh finally we get Daniel and Rory's story, and it was so, SO worth the wait!Sheena writes such lovely stories with such real and vivid world building, and I love this series so much - excellent urban fantasy/paranormal vibes, full of found family feels, strong partnerships where the couple communicate and grow and are stronger together, and writing about healing and recovery and acceptance。 This series should definitely be read in order, as the world building and overall story continues to grow with each new book。 Daniel has been around in many books, and we've been waiting for his story and for him to come into his powers, and this book was everything I wanted for him and what he deserved - an epic HEA!Rory might be an ancient, immortal Sidhe fae but he treats twenty-one-year-old Daniel with respect, tender care, and as his equal, which I love。 They truly bring out the best in each other, and I love how Daniel really finds himself with Rory at his side。 This is such a sweet - and sexy - romance for the two of then。 I love it so much。 Definitely steamier than some of her previous books, but I am here for it!I also love Daniel and Issac's friendship so much - how open and honest they always are together, how much they care for each other。 Honestly, the found family feels in this series are just wonderful and such a standout for me, and especially for Daniel finding a home and a place with the Salvatore family。 OMG I just love it so much。 And I love Eroch。 So so much LOLSo now the waiting begins for the next book LOL。 Pick up this series and start from the first book, I can't wait for you to fall in love with the Beacon Hill world!I received an arc through Patreon and this is my honest review。 。。。more
A。C。 Andrews,
*sigh* I just read the last word of this book about five minutes ago。 And I loved every moment of it, and as usual, Sheena has created huge excitement for the next book that I'm going to have to wait another year for。 That is my biggest complaint about this book。 That I have to wait a year for the next one。 If you've read the previous Beacon Hill Sorcerer books then you know what makes this series special- and if you haven't, then you definitely need to go back and start at the beginning, with t *sigh* I just read the last word of this book about five minutes ago。 And I loved every moment of it, and as usual, Sheena has created huge excitement for the next book that I'm going to have to wait another year for。 That is my biggest complaint about this book。 That I have to wait a year for the next one。 If you've read the previous Beacon Hill Sorcerer books then you know what makes this series special- and if you haven't, then you definitely need to go back and start at the beginning, with the knowledge that each book is consistently an improvement on the last, to the point that the prose in this book is luscious and evocative, and made me wish that I could write as well。 This installment differs (at least to me) from previous ones in that more attention is paid to the romance between Daniel and Rory- like a lot of attention- so the readers gets to spend a lot of time luxuriating in their love and lots, and lots, and lots, of sex。 Like so much sex。 But it's awesome, and you've come to love the character of Daniel as much as the rest of Sheena Jolie's fans, then you know it's well-deserved。 But Sheena Jolie also deftly raises the stakes on the overarching conflict that has been brewing with the High Council of Sorcery over the last few books, while exploring more about the sidhe brothers Cian and Rory and paying off some marvelous set ups from the end of Book 4。 The Salvatore Estate has hummed back to life again, as has my soul after reading this book, and I can't wait for the next one! 。。。more
Layla,
MY GOODNESS THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING。 RL gif of me reading the book。。。SJ Himes is a master worldbuilder and their take on urban fantasy has always been a favorite of mine。 The lore, the pnr creatures, the secrets and the romance all came together in this book to produce their most romantic book to date IMO。 What I loved:1。 Daniel: Angel's apprentice, who was dealt a crappy hand from fate, has gone through so much from the time he was born until Angel saved him。 He is bet, not broken and he grows MY GOODNESS THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING。 RL gif of me reading the book。。。SJ Himes is a master worldbuilder and their take on urban fantasy has always been a favorite of mine。 The lore, the pnr creatures, the secrets and the romance all came together in this book to produce their most romantic book to date IMO。 What I loved:1。 Daniel: Angel's apprentice, who was dealt a crappy hand from fate, has gone through so much from the time he was born until Angel saved him。 He is bet, not broken and he grows stronger and stronger because of his found family rallying around him。 From Angel and Simeon to Isaac and Constantine, he has a support system of the ages。 But it is Rory, the fae, who raises him up and whose faith and love transform Daniel into a more powerful version of himself。 #BetterWithYou 2。 Rory: Who might as well be the swooniest swoon who has ever swooned。 He might be older than dirt, as Angel would say, but seriously where can I get my own Rory? His love, devotion, power and all around being is just too good to be true。 #SomeoneSpecial 3。 The Plot: This book is less plot heavy。 It focuses on Danny and Rory's relationship and how it progresses, which I was all for。 There is suspense and action, but they were not in the spotlight here。 We see Daniel growing and Rory supporting him。 We also see the birth of a family, made from different creatures and mentalities, which only makes them stronger。 #StrongerTogether4。 The Relationship: Did I mention the swoon? the romance? the all around loveliness of this book? I just can't。 I can't encompass how beautiful these two were, how pure their love is and how they put a smile on my face even when I was also crying。 Sheena。。。 you have outdone yourself! #BarNone 5。 Steam-o-meter: Steamy! Let's just say。。。 Rory has a very unique surprise in his pants。。。Ahem。 and Daniel takes full advantage of that fact。 #SpecialAppendagesAreAllTheRage6。 Angst-o-meter: No angst between the MCs! It's all about the love in this one。 there is some outside interference but they are resolved rater quickly。 but, make sure to prepare your Kleenex for some happy tears because Sheena brought their A-Game here。 #Sniffle 7。 Cian: Rory's serial killer twin。 Is it too early to ask for his book because #Dayum。 I would love to see the character who would bring him to his knees。 #WinkWink 8。 The Cameos: All the gang shows up here。 Angel especially is amazing, because his twinky rage is adorable and powerful at the same time。 Also EROCH! His POV is just delightful! #FamilyTies 9。 The Ending: THE ENDING OMG! It's definitely an HEA for our MCs but it ends with a BIG surprise which will be tackled in book 6! #WellPlayed 。。。more
Alycia Luster,
ARC given for honest review! YAY!This was totally awesome!! I loved everything from beginning to end!! Hotness and beyond, whew! I’ve been so fascinated by Daniel’s character throughout this series and I was very anxious for his book with Rory。 Daniel finds acceptance within this crazy blood and chosen family that Angel has created。 His affinity finally manifests and he embraces his happiness with Rory。 Rory finds in Daniel the deep and meaningful love of a lifetime。 I’m excited to see how all o ARC given for honest review! YAY!This was totally awesome!! I loved everything from beginning to end!! Hotness and beyond, whew! I’ve been so fascinated by Daniel’s character throughout this series and I was very anxious for his book with Rory。 Daniel finds acceptance within this crazy blood and chosen family that Angel has created。 His affinity finally manifests and he embraces his happiness with Rory。 Rory finds in Daniel the deep and meaningful love of a lifetime。 I’m excited to see how all of these new surprises round out this totally awesome series!! Keep’em coming! 。。。more
CdnBookLover,
Got an email from Amazon this morning saying the release date is now set for 31 Aug 2021。