Benny's Carnival (A Hidden Gem Novella) by Lissa Kasey
Genre | Gay / Urban Fantasy / MPreg / Romance |
Reviewed by | Christy Duke on 14-November-2018 |
Genre | Gay / Urban Fantasy / MPreg / Romance |
Reviewed by | Christy Duke on 14-November-2018 |
Shane McNaughton’s lover, Misaki “Aki” Itou, hasn’t had life threatening migraines, nosebleeds, or bouts of amnesia in months. Only when Aki comes down with some sort of flu, Shane immediately fears that maybe they haven’t cured Aki after all.
When Jack Taylor, Shane’s best friend, asks for a favor, it couldn’t be worse timing. But Aki assures Shane that he’s okay, and Shane knows if the roles were reversed, Jack would drop everything to help Shane. Shane agrees to accompany one of Jack’s lover’s, Candy, to a brothel for one of Candy’s rescue missions, while Jack’s other lover, Ivy watches over Aki.
Shane expects it to be a fast trip, in and out, save the whores and back home to care for Aki. Only it’s not that simple. There’s a dragon in the attic with a lot of secrets and even more answers.
I was beyond happy when I found out the author was planning a novella set in the 'Hidden Gem' world. It is, hands-down, one of my favorite urban fantasy worlds, so the thought of revisiting my characters and, more importantly, seeing how City M is doing after all the upheaval, had me bouncing in my seat. I can honestly say that if you haven't read the series, but this novella tweaks your interest, don't hesitate to try book one, 'Hidden Gem'. The author has done a first-class job on worldbuilding and it shouldn't be missed.
City M has become independent of the United Cities, and under Paris's rule, so to speak, the city and its inhabitants have prospered and flourished. There are still areas where people, and A-Ms aren't treated the greatest, which is why Shane is accompanying Candy to Whore's Canyon. If the whores are treated well, have legitimate and honest contracts, and are happy, then Candy will walk away. But if, as he suspects, there are people being used, then Candy will offer them another choice. Of course, what they find completely blows all of their minds, especially Candy's, since he's a dragon, too.
One of the brothels they visit is the kind where johns can have sex with A-Ms, which would be fine if everyone was being treated well and wanted to be there. What they find is more like a horror show, and then finding Dylan, a dragon, upstairs with his children, sends Candy and Shane into a slight meltdown over the information they learn.
Oh boy. I really can't wait for the next novella to come out. I mean, I know the author isn't so cruel as to leave me hanging in the balance. *grins* What a wonderful glimpse into City M and all of my favorite people.
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Format | ebook |
Length | Novella, 78 pages |
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Publication Date | 07-June-2017 |
Price | $0.99 ebook |
Buy Link | https://www.amazon.com/Bennys-Carnival-Hidden-Gem-Novella-ebook/dp/B071JWRCTK |