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REVIEWS for The Soft Edge of Midnight [Keepers of Twilight]

4.5 Hearts: Once again these authors took me on an epic journey filled with suspense, hot sex, fantastical beings, more hot sex and mystery. Illori and Karsten meet early in the book but their journey home to Glimmer, if they can get there, is fraught with roadblocks, pitfalls, and downright evil creatures who don’t want to see them succeed. They do make some friends along the way that may be able to help them, but only as long as it’s in their own interests to do so. Evil forces want to see the Unicorns dead; others want to see them succeed. I was swept along for this very enjoyable ride to the very end. —Night Owl Romance

4.5 Stars: "Using their own unique, incredible, and fertile imagination, Stella and Audra Price have penned another tale, The Soft Edge of Midnight, set in their Eververse world. This is a delightful book in which to immerse yourself. Karsten is a strong talking man and used to taking control. He never dreamed he would find his mate. Illori had spent years in captivity and is still recovering, but still has a lot of spunk left in her. The secondary characters really contribute to the wonder of this tale. Sammael, for all his shortcomings, still manages to work his way into our hearts. Stella and Audra Price have penned another winner with The Soft Edge of Midnight. Pick this one up and prepare to be delighted and entranced." —Elise Lyn, Ecataromance

4 Cups: "I loved the beautiful romance that stirred between Illori and Karsten. I could really sense the strong love that Karsten emitted for Illori. She is powerful in her actions making The Soft Edge of Midnight a fantastic read. With a hot witch, a Fey and some devils thrown into the picture to make the read even more intriguing; Stella and Audra Price create a sizzling fast-paced story that is very enchanting." —Cherokee, Coffee Time Romance

4 Stars: "A stud is a stud no matter what his real form. Karsten is all male and his Unicorn tendencies of being overly protective of his female and his desire to keep her from all harm make him the ultimate in Alpha males. Illori is no slouch herself. Escaping from a demon lord, fighting to protect herself and her mate so that they don’t end up back in hell, and she knows what she desires most in life. The two together are so hot there is steam rising off the pages. They are witty, smart and the authors have done an excellent job having them play off each other. The supporting characters are also well developed and I can’t wait for what must be spin off stories of Sammael, who plays both sides of Heaven and Hell, and Gabriel (yes the angel), whose only charge is to keep Sammael out of falling onto Hell’s side completely. The two of them make for perfect sparring partners for each other and great foils to Karsten and Illori. The story is fast paced and keeps the reader active and enjoying every word. The sex for all involved is hot and heavy and with a little bondage thrown in by Sammael for the good of the order. Definitely a recommended read." —Brigit Aine, Just Erotic Romance Reviews

4 Moons: "The Soft Edge of Midnight is an enjoyable, erotic, paranormal romance which takes place in a unique world and contains intriguing characters. The world of this book is filled with the fallen, angels, and beings from the glimmer, who were trapped on the human side and most of the characters can't be pigeon-holed into good or evil categories. Illora and Karstan are two lonely souls who find each other, but their path to happiness is fraught with obstacles. While Illora and Karstan are good characters, my favorite character is Sam, the reluctant hero. I really hope to see Sammuel's story soon! All in all, The Soft Edge of Midnight is an entertaining read, which I recommend." —Marlene Breakfield, Mystique Books

4 Roses: "The story was well written. The descriptions were well done and the parlay between characters was entertaining. It was an enjoyable pastime. If you enjoy the innocence of youth mixed with the erotic pastimes of adulthood then this is the story for you." —Coale, My Book Cravings

"The Soft Edge of Midnight is one of the first unicorn shape-shifter stories I have read. Unicorns are known for having a huge amount of luck, but I found that Illori and Karsten had Lady Luck playing a here "now and gone again" game with them. Illori finally begins to believe that luck has come back to her by leading her to the last remaining male unicorn on this plane and Karsten just knows that he is going to do his best to mate immediately with Illori. There was no way I could not grow to love both Illori and Karsten as they fought to have their future together. I have come to know that nothing in the Price sisters' books comes easy and their mating was coming too easy, so I was not surprised when not only did they have a problem, but huge problems with one of Hell’s hunters and another minion. The Soft Edge of Midnight is a softer and a more romantic book than I have come to expect, but it still held that edge of violence and a mixture of characters I have come to expect and love. If you have not experienced any of the world that the Price sisters have created and are unsure, I believe this is a great place to start." —Jo, Joyfully Reviewed

EXCERPT

He scented the air once more, and the smell was too pure to be a half-breed. After all this time? Now when he was at his lowest? He turned heel and followed, not sure which she was. The scents of the perfume the others wore were getting in the way of the sweet, pure cloying scent he desired with every fiber of his Unicorn soul.

They broke off a block down, and it was only then that he could single the mare out. Tall, leggy, long blonde hair with strawberry streaks through the back, and a scent that floored him. His cock ached and pulsed behind the zipper of his pants. His body knew, and it raged to take her. What a lone mare was doing in Glasgow at the same time as he was couldn’t be put off as anything but pure damn luck, and it seemed it was finally with him. He followed close enough to scent her, to keep that devastatingly amazing smell in his nostrils, but not so close to spook her. The last thing he needed was to lose her.

She turned and went into a small sweet shop, and he grinned. She has a sweet tooth? Well, we will have to see just what kind of sweets she craves, won’t we? His mind was awash with sensation, and he fought the urge to follow her and lost. The mare might be his mate. After all this time, a mate.

Resigning to meet her, he walked into the shop a minute after her and watched her, seeing her gravitate toward the licorice. Karsten grinned as she picked up a package of red laces and sour punch straws. So, she likes it sweet, eh? Bet she tastes like she smells, all sugary.

His heart thudded in his chest, and instinct guided him. He went to her with a sincere smile on his face. He went up behind her and inhaled her scent once more, finally speaking into her ear, over her shoulder. “Sweet tooth? All that sugar is bad for your teeth, love, though I bet it makes you taste amazing.”

She jumped startled, nearly dropping the bag. Recovering, she turned quickly to face him, her eyes wide as they darted over him. She took a deep breath, scenting the air. “I...” She blinked at him.

“Name’s Karsten, and yours?”

“Illori,” she provided, looking him over once more.

“Illori.” He breathed her name. She was it, a mare, in her full power, and still a virgin. She was ripe for him, just for him. His instinct and propriety warred within him. Instinct told him to seduce her and mark her, to make them both complete. His propriety demanded he not accost her in a sweet shop. He listened to the latter. There was plenty of time for the former once she realized what he was. “Beautiful name for a beautiful mare,” he said low and growling, lust lacing his voice. His body was a taut string, and everything he was reacted to her and her nearness.

She yelped, fearfully taking a step back as if trying to figure out just what he was. She avoided his eyes submissively, her breathing hard. She clearly liked his scent. “I’m not sure what you mean... Karsten.”

“Oh, Illori, I think you know exactly what I mean, though I bet you have never encountered a stallion before. At least I hope you haven’t.” She wasn’t marked and her purity was still in tact. If she’d met a stallion before, then the man was truly a fool for letting such a beauty slip away. He grinned and nodded. “Forgive me, I fear I might be scaring you. My name is Karsten Morris, and you are a sight for sore eyes.”

Her breath caught in her throat, and she shook her head. Her hair fanned around her, releasing more of her scent to him. She met his eyes with a gasp. “Truly?” she asked, stepping into him. She placed her nose to his neck and inhaled deeply, which drew a moan from her.

“Your body knows it’s true, trust me.” He smiled at her and took the candy from her hands. “Let's get this paid for and go somewhere and talk, okay?” he said in a low voice, though talking was the last thing on his mind. Getting the mare under him, marking her, that was all he saw in his head. His cock twitched in its prison, and trying everything in his power to retain composure, he ignored it.

She smiled shakily at him. “Okay.”

He touched her face, feeling the prickle of energy that said she was special to him, that she could be one of his. He turned and went to the counter, picking up the candy, along with a can of vanilla frosting with the fancy tip. Karsten was nothing if not opportunistic, but he didn’t let the mare see what he was doing. The clerk packaged everything, and Karsten paid for it. Turning back to Illori, in a partial daze, he smiled. Per courtship, it was up to her to make the next move.

“Somewhere to talk?” she suggested, coming out of her thoughts. “The green’s pretty this time of year, but it is cold. We could go for coffee, but lunchtime’s over, so we wouldn’t gain much privacy. My apartment’s close by, if you want to go there? It wouldn’t be too long a walk.”

Yes, her apartment.