Copper King (Takhini Shifters #1)
by Vivian Arend
Blurb:
Three
things make billionaire Jim Halcyon’s to-do list: women, work…and more women.
It’s a perfect agenda for a rich shifter who has no problem letting his inner
grizzly out to play. From the bright lights of Vegas, to the sophisticated
action of New York—he’s got the money and the power to do anything he wants.
Anything,
except resist the lure of Lady Luck, an ancient copper coin he gambles yearly
to possess. Jim is determined to regain control of the pretty penny, and damn
if he’ll let any bit of eye candy distract him from his goal. Not even the
mesmerizing woman in the middle of the casino floor with the shimmering hair
and enormous green eyes.
With
a life-changing move ahead of her, Lillie’s finagled a temporary layover en
route to her future. She’s got five days to soak in new experiences, and while
Vegas is too big and shiny and loud for her shy bear self, she’s eager to do
this up right. It’s the last chance she’s got to let her hair down.
Until
his challenge begins, Jim is more than willing to oblige Lillie’s wish for a
final fling. Only Lady Luck has some twists of fate planned for them both…
Themes: shifters
Rating: 3.75 stars
Heat Rating: 
Review:
Well-written, sweet and sexy, Copper King is
another great story by one of my favorite authors. Though I wasn’t sure what to
expect with this spin off that seems to be interwoven with the other series in
this world, I enjoyed every second and am looking forward to where this series
goes. The story takes place in sexy
fast-paced Las Vegas and involves two very sexy shifters that come across each
other and change each other’s lives forever. I will say that usually I am
easily able to figure out just where a story is going, but this time I had no
idea what was going to happen until almost the same time the characters
did. I loved the connection between
Lillie and Jim, the friendship between Jim and Damon, and the way the two
relationships blend together to bring Lillie into their lifelong friendship and
make them a family. I have never read an
Arend novel I didn’t enjoy and Copper King was no exception.
Lillie
is on her last foray before she has to fulfill her duty to her family and
settle down. She decides to spend her
last hurrah in Vegas, gambling, seeing a few shows, and just living life to the
fullest. But she never expected to come
across someone like Jim, much less to have him rescue her just when she needs a
knight in shining armor. The second Jim catches Lillie’s scent he is determined
to make the sexy little bear into his lover, but just until it is time to get
to work beating the pants off Damon in their yearly contest. As they explore their attraction and the
passion becomes all-encompassing, it becomes harder for them both to deny that
their connection might be something more than a fling. When it comes time for Lillie to fulfill her
duty, she decides she’s not willing to give up Jim and leaves him behind just
long enough to set things straight so she can be with him forever. But a twist of fate will show Jim and Lillie
that sometimes even a bear’s best laid plans can go awry.
This
story of two people, fighting fate and trying to make their own choices is full
of passion, laughs, and sweetness. Jim
is a tall drink of water to be sure, one with an intensity and sexiness that is
undeniable, but he is so determined to keep himself separate form Lillie that
when she sneaks in and steals his heart, I couldn't help but laugh. His strength and character keep his arrogance
from overwhelming the goodness of his nature, but seeing how he treats his
friends and lovers show me that no matter how arrogant he is, he is a good man
that will take good care of Lillie and make her an eternally happy woman. While
Lillie is obviously a bit naive and mostly sheltered, when she comes out of her
shell and embraces the relationship with Jim it is a wonder to see. I loved watching Lillie experience Vegas with
Jim and even Damon, and learn more about herself while falling in love with a man
that could make her happier than anything or anyone else in the world. I loved the twist in this story and never saw
it coming, which is beyond rare.
Beautifully plotted, with passion, fun, laughter, and love, Jim and
Lillie show us the lighter side of falling in love while reminding us that
sometimes the hand of fate is not to be run from but instead to be embraced. I’m
hoping that Damon gets his own story soon and cannot wait to read it. Wolves, cougars, and bears oh my! The wilds of
Canada will be undeniably hot with more of Vivian’s stories coming soon.
*eARC provided by publisher (via
netgalley) for the purpose of an honest and unbiased review. No
compensation was provided.
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