Review: The Immortals - Books 7-9 by Monica La Porta 4 of 5 stars

The Immortals - Books 7-9 by Monica La Porta
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great value collection of books in The Immortals series.

#7 - The Lonely Wolf - 4*

Ludwig is an Archangel and Quintilius is an Alpha werewolf. They have been in love for over 2000 years but as they are from rival special they are stuck in a forbidden love, made so much worse when Ludwig chooses his career/duty over love. Lupo is a young werewolf who is full of anger and frustration striving to get a position in the Reds street gang in Rome. Then suddenly he finds love where he least expects it. In a fateful coincidence, Ludwig saves a vampire from a werewolf attack and makes a discovery that will link his life with Quintilius and Lupo's forever. However, he has to handle vampires, werewolves and angels plotting against them first.

There are a couple of stories woven into the story of Ludwig and Quintilius and their love for each other. Lupo was definitely an interesting part of the story and although in this one it covered his relationship with his father Quintilius, it also signposted a potential book detailing his relationship with Jasmine the Panther. I enjoyed the way that the characters in the book explored their feelings and eventually came to the correct conclusions even if they took their time getting to what I feel was the right conclusion. Well written and enjoyable.

#8 - Lupo - 4*

Werewolf Lupo has lost everything as his soulmate Jasmine died in a tragic accident which he feels responsible for. The paranormal court sentenced him to 12 months in the Roman prison Regina Coeli where past enemies plus his own regrets mean it is only his imaginary conversations with Jasmine that are keeping him sane. As he is released he is forced to deal with the real life and the thought that Jasmine is actually alive in his mind. Can he find the strength to fight for his life and have a happy ending?

This was a story that was both sweet and dramatic as Lupo had to deal with the worst that the prison and inmates there had to offer. Thankfully he wasn't going mad and Jasmine was, in fact, alive - however, he is going to need every bit of strength he can muster if he is going to find and save her. This was definitely a bit of a rollercoaster of a story which I really enjoyed. It was well written and very enjoyable as everything was unfolding. You don't need to have read the previous books in the series although it will give you extra context for the relationships between the other characters in the story.

#9 - An Immortal Christmas - 4*

In the distant past, Camelia left Constantine to marry an Italian werewolf. So in desperation, he asked a warlock to revoke his soulmate bonds to Camelia - the price was huge - if they were ever physically located near to each other he would die by the next full moon. So he moved to Seattle and concentrated on living a life on his own. However Camelia is in Seattle and there is a full moon o Christmas Day - which is actually tomorrow. Can the power of love give them both a happy ending and save Constantine?

This was a charming story of an ancient frustrated love and how it all comes right at Christmastime. There was a lot of detail around the thoughts and emotions of both Camelia and Constantine and what happened in the past. An enjoyable Christmas story.

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