Review of Saint's Return by Amber Kell

Saint Returns (The Thresl Chronicles #6) by Amber Kell 4*
BLURB: After centuries of isolation, Saint has returned to reclaim what is his…
Saint, a Thresl of unimaginable power, has spent centuries trapped beneath rubble. Now free, he is determined to claim both his throne and his mate. Anyone who stands in his way will be annihilated.
Marsley Jacks is unsure if he wants to be the mate of a ruthless Thresl. After spending most of his life protecting the shifters, he's unsure if allowing a power-hungry Thresl take over is the best thing for the species.
Two men with opposing views—will they come together in time to save their people?
My Review: I am now absolutely delighted, annoyed and disappointed! Delighted to have read book 6 of The Thresl Chronicles, annoyed at how rushed it felt and disappointed that I have finished it with what felt like half the story missing.
It felt a little bit rushed with the story of Saint and Mars' relationship and that annoyed me as I felt their story deserved to be richer than it was. Also I am disappointed that the ending seemed rushed and the story ended long before I expected it to. WARNING: Spoiler ahead:
I was most disappointed over the fact that the conflict of who should rule the Thresls was so easily glossed over and seemingly with no hard feelings or troubles - it was way to contrived for my liking.

No reviews just yet

However I did want to give everyone a heads up as Amber Kell just released book six in her Thresl Chronicles and it's about Saint *YAY*
Here's the gorgeous cover (aren't those eyes great?)

and don't forget to look for my review as soon as I've read it.

n.b. I have rated all the short stories I've been reading lately (in between crocheting for Bespokecrochet4U etc.) and they can be found on my Goodreads page.

Duke Betrayed by Amber Kell

Duke Betrayed (Thresl Chronicles #5) by Amber Kell 4*
BLURB: Book Five in the The Thresl Chronicles series.
When Duke Hellbur is accused of treason against his people, he bonds with medic Balaze to keep his human form and prove his innocence.
When Duke Hellbur is accused of smuggling Thresls and selling them off to interested buyers, he undertakes a trip to prove his innocence. In order to retain his humanity, Hellbur bonds with a medic named Balaze…who didn’t exactly give his assent to the binding of their souls.
Balaze admired the duke whenever he visited the castle, but finding someone attractive and wanting to be theirs for eternity aren’t the same thing. After surviving the death of his first Thresl mate, Balaze isn’t exactly eager to go through that pain again. However, the duke doesn’t take no for answer.
Those who are guilty will have to be uncovered if the two men ever plan on finding peace with each other. When Hellbur and Balaze go off on an interplanetary adventure, can they find common ground or will their enemies tear them apart?
My Review: Well the Thresl story continued but still not with Saint's story :( However putting that disappointment aside I really enjoyed Duke Betrayed. There were glimpses of Saint and his mate but mostly it was about Hellbur and his romance with Balaze whilst trying to clear his name and help save the Thresl people. So naturally there was plenty of hot loving, all the usual misunderstandings, action and of course a little bit towards the longer Thresl storyline.

Reviewing Bonded Broken by Amber Kell

Bonded Broken (Thresl Chronicles #4) by Amber Kell 4*
BLURB: Friln had always counted on his lover to be there when things go wrong. But when one brief moment of death breaks his bond with his Thresl mate, he loses the only thing in the world he needs to make him happy.
For the past ten years Friln, the king’s Captain of the Guard, has lived with and loved his Thresl mate Nelrin. When an assassination attempt catches Friln in the crossfire, he is killed. In the brief moment before he’s revived, the bond to his lover is shattered.
At Friln’s death Nelrin loses everything. Bereft of the only person he’s ever loved, Nelrin turns back into his cat form and runs away. Unfortunately he falls into the hands of a pair of scientists who have different plans than redemption for the Thresl race.

My Review: Another new chapter in the ongoing story of the Thresl. I enjoyed it but I would have preferred it to be Saint's book. Hopefully the next one out will be. Meanwhile the story here is about an established bonded couple who have to try and reconnect after one them dies for a few seconds and the bond gets broken. I loved the way the two men reacted to the loss of the bond as it was well written and heart breaking. Luckily there is as usual a happy ending so I wasn't left too unhappy (just unhappy about it not being Saint's story yet!)

Reviewing Politician Won by Amber Kell

Politician Won (The Thresl Chronicles #3)by Amber Kell 4*
BLURB: Book Three in the The Thresl Chronicles series.
Zander Elios only wanted his Thresl to transform into his mate. Little did he know that once the Thresl changed, Zander would be the one who had to make the most adjustments.
Zander had just about given up on his Thresl ever changing forms. After two years, the beast was still in his cat shape with no signs of changing any time soon. When his health becomes precarious and his Thresl shifts to save him, Zander wonders if he was truly meant to be a mate of one of these special shapeshifters.
As part of his new duties as ambassador to the Thresl king, he is sent to investigate the source of the Thresl smuggling. Unfortunately, when things go wrong they go very wrong and Zander’s Thresl, Leo, is kidnapped. It will take all of his love and diplomatic skills to find their way back together.
My Review: Another instalment in the on going saga of the Thresl people that was just what I expected. A sweet romance with a dash of spicy action and the continuation of the longer story arc. These books do stand alone in terms of the romance between the main two Characters but should really be read in order for that longer story arc.

Reviewing Two Thresl Chronicle Books

Soldier Mine (The Thresl Chronicles #1)by Amber Kell 4*
BLURB: When Kreslan is attacked in the cargo hold he bonds with a shapeshifting beast who turns out to be the reincarnated leader of an entire planet. Will Kreslan be willing to give up an ordinary man to partner with an extraordinary creature who just happens to hold Kres' heart in his possessive claws?
My Review: A unique and exciting new series for me. I loved the main characters as well as the intrigue in this story. This is exactly what I have come to expect from an Amber Kell story. Great characters and an interesting storyline with lovely depth to the relationships.

Prince Claimed (The Thresl Chronicles #2)by Amber Kell 4*
BLURB:Book two in The Thresl Chronicles Series.
When fate spins two lives into turmoil, rising above their issues may be the only way to find true love.
Prince Bleine always had female mates before. As a Thresl he’d never been given a choice. The animal within chose who it chose. However when his brother-in-law Kreslan mates Bleine to a man in order to save his life, Bleine quickly learns to adapt and that what he's always thought he wanted isn’t exactly what he needs.
Sarler left his home planet to escape their restrictive ways. Interested in pursuing his interest in men, he had been unsure how to start. When he is inadvertently bonded to Prince Bleine, he is struck by how little he understands about handsome princes or life at court.
Secrets and mysteries surround them. Can they discover everything about each other while keeping their enemies at bay? When Sarler is injured, he realises he has to take a chance if he ever hopes to find love with the prince of his dreams. Can he convince Bleine that he sincerely wants to give their relationship a try, or has he waited until it’s too late?
My Review: I enjoyed this one as much as I did book One. We get to meet the characters from book one and follow the romance of the King's brother Bleine. We also get to meet some interesting new characters and have an even more intriguing storyline to follow. Overall this was up to Amber Kell's usual standards and has made me eager to get hold of the rest of the Thresl Chronicle stories