Delta by Brian Holliday

Delta by Brian Holliday
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Genre: GLBT (M/M), Fantasy, Paranormal

Review Copy Received from Publisher

Summary:

Ethan Yeager's life is perfect--except for the complications. He often has psychic dreams, warnings about the future, but whenever he tries to use his gifts to help others, no one will listen. Glen Chase is a man who can trust no one with his secret. Only when he falls in love with Ethan does he feel safe enough to reveal it: he can shapeshift to the form of a powerful were-panther. Each soon realizes that he has found a trusted friend as well as the man of his dreams.

Now Ethan has the most frightening vision of all, and people will die unless he acts quickly. The sense of danger is there, but the solution is not. When the mysterious Lila appears, offering her help and arcane knowledge, Ethan is relieved to accept. But he isn't ready for the changes that take place in himself or the attraction he feels for the beautiful witch, especially when he learns that her healing ritual will draw its strength from Lila having sex with him...and Glen. Even in Ethan's life, this may be one complication too many.

Samhain Queene's Review:

I must say I wasn’t sure if I would like Delta or not but I was very pleasantly surprised. What drew me to this story was the need to learn more about the connection between Ethan, Glen and Lila.

Brian Holliday’s use of setting was a crucial character in this preternatural tale. What feels like Ethan’s internal dialogue was actually a brilliant way to bring the setting to life and show its importance. Once things began to explode into life I immediately thought of Ally Blue’s Bay City Paranormal series. While the stories are wildly different, the foreboding presence is what draws you in and makes you want to know if they’re going to succeed.

Ethan was the catalyst around which Lila’s sudden appearance, his initial reaction to her, and Glen worked together to add to the lure of following them into the unknown. Lila and Glen are both strong and confident in their abilities which help Ethan become more connected to his. The bond between them becomes grounded in respect and acceptance.

I was kind of sad the story ended but Brian left me wanting to see what’s in store next for Ethan, Glen, and Lila. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more of his stories.

Rated 4 Delightful Divas by Samhain Queene!



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