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GENRE: Gay Interracial Fantasy Spicy Romance LENGTH: 82,900 words RATING: Sequel to RivalWhile the other members of glam rock sensation The Rade indulge in public affairs and flirtations, bass player and soulful lyricist John has kept himself to himself. He's had no end of offers, seeing as he's the heart of the band (and stacked like a brick wall), but since losing his mortal lover, no one has sparked his interest. After all, to a centuries-old shapeshifter-fae, most people's lives are just too short for him to risk his heart on them.Then he meets someone who captures his attention as well as his long-buried protective instincts. Venkat, a shy but brilliantly talented energy vampire and classical violinist, is just coming off a triumphant US tour. He and John bond immediately over their love of music and blossoming mutual attraction. But Venkat has a past, one that seems to give his fae manager Red an unbreakable hold on Venkat's violin and life. And Red isn't above using it to keep him isolated and under his power.John and Venkat know the future could be theirs. But the road to freedom will lead directly through the darkest places in both their pasts.EXCERPT:Note: may contain sexually explicit scenes of a homoerotic nature.
Do you like gentle giants? How about tiny twinks that need to let go of their tight self control and embrace hedonism? Would you like to see a gaslighting abuser get their comeuppance? If you like these themes and the joyful banter that Katey brings to every series, then nom this book. For me, this is the best book Katey has written to date. Which says a lot, because I thought her recent novel, Heartwood, was a real masterpiece. Guardian, the second book of the Rade series, has a simple plot in many ways. How do you love after healing from loss? How do you trust after years of narcissistic abuse? Common, recognizable themes, through the lens of contemporary fantasy. At least Venkat’s gaslighting manager is courtly fae. What excuse do ab*sers have in real life? The characterization in this book is rich, and the two protagonists have chemistry that sizzles. John, our returning protagonist, bass player of the Rade, is warm and genuine, the biggest teddy bear of our fairy exiles—big