Dark Rivers (Witchbane Book Three) by Morgan Brice

Evan and Seth are searching out their next fight, and showing that their hunting capabilities and love are strengthening every day. Some new faces are introduced and some old enemies, but Evan and Seth are committed to each other no matter what.


From the blurb:

If their skills can’t protect them and their bond can’t keep them together, an ancient evil will remain unchallenged, and more people will die...

Seth Tanner and Evan Malone are learning to navigate their new partnership—as lovers and as monster hunters—while hot on the trail of a coven of dark warlocks. Seth has never been in love like this before, consumed by white-hot passion and willing to risk his life to protect Evan. His quest to avenge his brother’s murder used to be an obsession, one he was willing to die for. Now, Seth worries that his reckless pursuit of vengeance might get Evan—or both of them—killed. But he can’t walk away—the witches’ century-long killing spree has to stop. Seth prays that both he and Evan make it alive and together to the finish line, when the fight is done.

Evan’s normal world turned upside-down the night a dangerous stranger rescued him from being sacrificed in a bloody ritual. Now he knows that magic and monsters are real, legends and lore are true, and fighting for his life has become an everyday event. He’s learned to hold his own. But when a vengeful ex-lover stalks him while they’re on a case, Evan has to confront his past and confess an ugly truth. His love for Seth had been strong enough to get them this far, but he fears that the stalker or the warlock could tear them apart forever.

Dark Rivers is a supernatural, daring-to-love-again thrill ride packed with hurt/comfort, deadly magic, immortal witches, determined hunters, creepy ghosts, haunted houses, a developing established relationship, impressive explosions, spooky chills and sexy thrills.

Note: Includes mention of stalking and past domestic violence.


SNik's review:

Third in series (Witchbane), must be read in order. Paranormal. Established couple. Dual POV. 

Continuing right along in timeline and sequence, this book has Evan and Seth pursuing the next witch disciple hiding somewhere near Pittsburgh. This story includes some new faces and mentions of familiar peripheral secondary characters, so Evan and Seth have some logistical and physical support in their supernatural fight this time around. 

Evan and Seth are still fairly new to their relationship, still trying to navigate the unknowns, but keeping up the steam. I really enjoy their commitment to stay together even as a new couple, fiercely protective of each other, and mutual support of their emotional fallouts from their traumatic pasts. Evan is coming into his own as a capable partner in fighting evil, and they are both really thankful to have the other in their life. Still invested in seeing these guys fight baddies and build their romance.


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