Since I read both of these back to back, I had the previous novella’s plot fresh in my mind. However, if you are reading these out of order or it has been a while since you read the first one you don’t need to worry. Rosalie does an excellent job of filling the reader in on what has already transpired and how they mythology in this world works, so you need not worry.

So in this novella, the main couple already know each other. Actually, Tayla has known and had a crush on Ethan since she was six. She told him as much once, when she was sixteen, but she was harshly refused by Ethan and has been devastated by the rejection ever since. Her father was also killed in the same fire that almost claimed Ethan’s life and Tayla blames Ethan for his death. Ethan on the other hand, has always known Tayla was meant for him, but she was so young when she first revealed her feelings to him and he felt wrong about acting on those feelings. There is another reason that you are going to have to read more to learn about that kept him from being with her which shocked myself and Tayla. Ethan has lived with the guilt of not being able to save her father and his feelings for her that he thought were inappropriate for a long time. But now, he is done denying how he feels and is ready to convince Tayla that they belong together. Theirs is not going to be an easy courtship, but that only made the story that much more interesting.

One of the elements I have really enjoyed about these stories is that I always want more. You can tell that Rosalie could easily take the material she gives the reader and turn it into a full length novel. There are so many side plots and conflicts that could take more time, but we only get to break the surface of them because of the length of the book. I guess this is an up and a down because I want to learn more, but sometimes it is nice just to get the backbone of the story and not worry with all the distracting details. We get to focus on Tayla and Ethan as they learn that they have always needed each other and watching them grow to love one other was very sweet.

There was a little more action in this one than in the previous novella, but it is clear that Rosalie is still building up to the big showdown. I am sure we are going to see a couple more angels mated before that happens. Actually, one was hinted at already and I am hoping that will be the next novella because it sounds very interesting.

Overall, I am still enjoying this series and look forward to the next one. They are fun, fast, hot reads that I am sure any lover of paranormal romance would enjoy. ( )