*Review* A Taste of Winter (Lakeside #2) by Laila Blake

Accepted Readers,

I have been waiting for what feels like an eternity to read A Taste of Winter by Laila Blake... I will say it was well worth the wait! By the Light of the Moon, book one in this series, is one of my all time favorite paranormal romances. It awakened an insatiable thirst in me for the paranormal romance genre that I still struggle with today. (I'm totally not complaining though because I love this addiction!)

Today I will be sharing my review for A Taste of Winter along with an excerpt. If you're interested in checking out my review for By the Light of the Moon you can view it by clicking here.

Warning: 

Contains language some might find offensive, some violence and situations of a sexual nature.

A Taste of Winter
The Lakeside Series #2
By: Laila Blake

Released: October 28th, 2014
Format: E-book
Genre: Romantic Fantasy/Paranormal

Blurb:  

Picking up where BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON left off, A TASTE OF WINTER is the second book in a romantic paranormal fantasy trilogy, set in alternate history medieval times. It follows the life of young Moira, a half fae noblewoman who fell in love with her shape-shifter guard and ran away from her ancestral home.

Traveling the country, searching for a safe place to stay, the two of them soon realize that life is not as kind to them as they might have hoped. They feel the sting of prejudice and bigotry in each town they visit, and the reality of poverty and winter begin to erode Moira and Owain’s blossoming love.

In the castle they left behind, darker plans are afoot. The fae spy Brody is slowly taking over, and he has no love for humans. He needs to be stopped before he can seize power and trigger another war between the races. But Moira and Owain are long gone, and Brody always seems two steps ahead.

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HIGHLIGHT & REVIEW: BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON BY LAILA BLAKE

Accepted Readers,

I am so proud to announce that By the Light of the Moon by the beautiful Laila Blake is finally available for purchase again! I had the chance to read this amazing book the first time it was released and it blew me away! This new edition has a few changes and cover image but is still the same addictive story! If you enjoy fantasy and paranormal romances, you need to read this book NOW! This book turned me into the paranormal romance junkie I am today! I am including all kinds of goodies for you guys to enjoy... my review, a giveaway, and an excerpt. (Which happens to be one of my favorite scenes in the book!)

About the Book

Title: By the Light of the Moon

Author: Laila Blake

Series: The Lakeside Series (#1)

Length: 93,000 words

Genre: Romantic Fantasy/Paranormal

Release Date: May 27th, 2014 
(Originally published in 2013 by Crimson Romance.)

Age Group: Mature audience (adult content)

Price: $2.99
Buy Links: Amazon | Amazon UK |Lilt Literary |

Source Of Copy/Format: author/ e-book

My Rating: 5/5

 To hear Laila Blake reading the prologue: click here

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Withdrawn and with a reputation for her strange, eccentric ways, young Lady Moira Rochmond is old to be unwed. Rumors say, she has been seen barefoot in the orchard, is awake all night in moon-struck rambles and sleeps all day. Some will even claim her ghostly pallor and aloof manner are signs of illness, of a curse or insanity.

The hopes of the peaceful succession to her father’s fief lie in an advantageous marriage. When a suitor does show interest, her family pushes for a decision. Almost resigned to the fact that she has no choice but to play the part she has been given in life, Moira is faced with Owain.  A member of the mysterious Blaidyn creatures and a new guard in her father’s castle, he is specifically tasked to keep her safe. He is different from other people she knows and when one night under the full moon, she makes the acquaintance of the wolf who shares Owain’s soul, her life starts to change and to unravel.