Genre: Paranormal, Romance
LGBTQ+ Category: Gay
Reviewer: Maryann
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About The Book
Gwil and Hyax are asked to investigate a mystery hidden under the streets of paranormal London. Hyax can’t make head nor tail of it, and Gwil has to call on his special contacts. When they discover what is lurking beneath Dante’s department store, they realise it could destroy the city.
Despite the case, Gwil can’t quite believe how well his afterlife is going. After nearly two centuries in the shadows, the elite areas of vampire society are finally on offer. Things are even going well with his fae partner’s family, with Prince Hyax’s mother keen to have him take on special duties. What could possibly go wrong?
Bleeding for the Prince is the third novel of Fang & Fae, a MM Paranormal Romance series, where a vampire and a fae prince go from best friends to lovers while solving mysteries along the way.
The Review
Gwilym Hilt is off to meet with a suspicious new client by the name of Madame Bovery, while Hyax has to attend a fancy gala. Hyax would have liked to have Gwil by his side, because the gala involves Metra. He anticipated Hyax to be in a mood whenever they returned home. For now though, Gwil needs to keep his PI business going and has made it to Bled, a very upscale vampire club for those that are privileged. If it wasn’t for this client, he would have never gotten in, even though he was sired by Solivatus.
Once Gwil is seated and waiting for this strange client, Robin Flint, Dark Viscount of Whetford, makes an appearance. Of course, Robin is the new client, “Madame Bovery.” He’s come to pay his regards for Dark Viscount of MacLove – Simon, Robin’s husband. Gwil played a big part in saving Simon when he was kidnapped. Robin has the pleasure of presenting Gwil with plastic, a forever card for Jyndarin Society, the most select group in the paranormal world. Even though Gwil doesn’t have paranormal powers, it’s the power he and Hyax have together. Two Heads of Houses gave their approval – the powerful Sebastian Hewel and Liam Cartwright.
When Gwil get’s home, he lays the surprise gift on Hyax, who is very suspicious of the Jyndarin card. Regardless, they have better things to do, until they are rudely interrupted by Howard Squire. Squire owns Dante’s, the biggest department store in London, with nine floors. It caters to humans during the day, but by nine pm it’s only open to those of the paranormal world.
Squire was referred to Gwil by the trouble maker Oliver Hoffman. There have been eerie occurrences at Dante’s, but the Warlock Ruling Committee is not concerned, and neither is DCI Goya of Scotland Yards, Metro Police. When Hyax and Gwil hear of the goings on, Hyax is not willing to commit, as he’s very suspicious this could be a promotional stunt to have a Prince in the store. He turns the investigation over to Gwil, as he can tell that it has piqued his interest. As Gwil and Hyax take on this odd investigation, they can’t find any magic, spells or clues. But what they do find will take them underground, and Gwil will search out help from Copperpipe.
As if the investigation at Dante’s wasn’t enough, there are more issues brewing. Prince Hyax still has to deal with his mother, Queen Talia, and King James. And o course there’s the marriage to Metra that involves the fae tribes of Tasharick, Elementa, and Calanti.
Gwil will be attending formal etiquette lessons. Will Gwil and Hyax’s relationship survive all the chaotic interferences, especially what’s underground?
Cohen brings us a third high energy book in the Fang and Fae series, “Bleeding for the Prince”. She doesn’t miss a beat, as Gwil and Hyax have all kinds of issues popping up, and they can’t find a minute’s peace. They will be tested by undetectable magic, spells, hexes and new types of paranormal individuals that they haven’t come up against before. There’s also a touch of danger.
On the relationship side, they deal with arguments, jealousy, and misunderstandings, along with lots of surprises, snark, banter and humor. But Gwil and Hyax have a solid love that keeps the intimate, steamy moments filled with trust and sparks.
I highly recommend Bleeding for the Prince and the entire “Fang and Fae” series. Start with Pinning for the Prince and Searching for the Prince to find out about all the characters that keep the series delightfully entertaining. Another outstanding read from Rebecca Cohen. I’m excited to see what comes next from “Fang and Fae” and the “Dark Earl” series.
The Reviewer
Hi, I’m Maryann, I started life in New York, moved to New Hampshire and in 1965 uprooted again to Sacramento, California. Once I retired I moved to West Palm Beach, Florida in 2011 and just moved back to Sacramento in March of 2018. My son, his wife and step-daughter flew out to Florida and we road tripped back so they got to see sights they have never seen. New Orleans and the Grand Canyon were the highlights. Now I am back on the west coast again to stay! From a young age Ialways liked to read.
I remember going to the library and reading the “Doctor Dolittle” books by Hugh Lofting. Much later on became a big fan of the classics, Edgar Alan Poe, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker and as time went by Agatha Christie, Ray Bradbury and Stephen Kingand many other authors.
My first M/M shifter book I read was written by Jan Irving the “Uncommon Cowboys” series from 2012. She was the first author I ever contacted and sent an email to letting her know how much I liked this series. Sometime along the way I read “Zero to the Bone”by Jane Seville, I think just about everyone has read this book!
As it stands right now I’m really into mysteries, grit, gore and “triggers” don’t bother me. But if a blurb piques my interest I will read the book.
My kindle collection eclectic and over three thousand books and my Audible collection is slowly growing. I have both the kindle and audible apps on my ipod, ipads, and MAC. So there is never an excuse not to be listening or reading.
I joined Goodreads around 2012 and started posting reviews. One day a wonderful lady, Lisa Horan of The Novel Approach, sent me an email to see if I wanted to join her review group. Joining her site was such an eye opener. I got introduce to so many new authors that write for the LGBTQ genre. Needless to say, it was heart breaking when it ended.
But I found a really great site, QRI and it’s right here in Sacramento. Last year at QSAC I actually got to meet Scott Coatsworth, Amy Lane and Jeff Adams.
