ACCIDENTAL MAGIC is a forced proximity romance with a fun twist. A gargoyle isn't supposed to have a fated mate, but there's some kind of connection between Atlas and Rune the powerful mage in trouble.
From the blurb:
Gargoyles are immune to Mage Magic, so why can I feel Rune in my veins?
Ever since the snarky mage kidnapped one of my fellow mercenaries, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about him. It’s like he’s under my skin somehow… or rather, under my stone.
Why did I have a dream about him being abducted if I’m not meant to save him? The problem is, the list of Rune’s enemies is a mile long, and no one else is all that broken up about his life being in danger.
I’m going to rescue him one way or another, even if it means getting myself caught in the process, even if he doesn’t really want to be saved, even if it’s the stupidest idea I’ve ever had.
The more I get to know him, the more I’m starting to think his sarcasm and bite is just a cover for the truth… he doesn’t trust anyone, and he has good reason not to.
As far as I know, gargoyles don’t have fated mates, and neither do mages, but the pull between us is undeniable. Maybe it has something to do with his magic or maybe fate has plans for us after all… but we need to find a way out of this prison before we can start to think about Happily Ever Afters…
Molly Otto's review:
What a fun and unique take on the forced proximity trope. Atlas is a protective gargoyle who protects all those in his orbit including the snarky mage they encounter before Rune. Rune has been on his own since a falling out from a family that didn't deserve him. When Rune finds himself in trouble, he realizes there is no one who will miss him, until Atlas comes onto the scene. Appreciated that they didn't connect immediately but they had an undeniable bond that they let build in their own backwards way that worked for them as a couple that let's be honest would not have worked for most couples. What goes from helping to being forced to face realities sets the stage for this fun forced proximity romance. With the help of old enemies and friends these two learn to work together and form a lasting bond. The found family that is the beings under Auri's unique style of care. As these books continue it's nice to see more of Auri and I hope in time we will see him to find his match.
SNik's review:
Second in series (Damned Mercenaries), best if read in order. Paranormal. Fated mates. Forced proximity. Slow burn. Found family. Dual POV.
For some reason gargoyle mercenary Atlas wakes one night knowing the powerful mage he once helped chase is now in danger. Rune should be able to take care of himself, but Atlas’s rescue ends up with them both in close quarters and trying some unique ways to escape.
This story is slow to build, but once Atlas and Rune are sharing close proximity it easily follows that as fated mates they are at their best once together. I enjoyed Rune’s confidence and Atlas’s kindness, and I wished there was more time spent on them getting to know each other before they became bonded. This was an entertaining story and I thought Rune’s backstory was compelling, if only we had gotten more about Atlas as well. Overall, this was a fun addition to the series and I am invested in seeing when the rest of the band of mercenaries get their HEA’s.
Angel's review:
I love the books that this dynamic duo writes, they are always so good and full of characters you can't help but to adore.
This book is about Atlas, who is a gargoyle who dreams about a certain mage who made their life difficult on their last mission... What he can't figure out is why he's dreaming about the mage. One this is for certain though, he needs to save the man, no matter the cost.
Atlas and Rune are such a unique couple, and can I say a powerhouse couple too?! Rune was almost unstoppable without being bonded to Atlas, but now that they have a bond between them? Now they are both unstoppable.
I loved these two together! They didn't get together right away, which I really liked. Their relationship is more of a slow burn, which makes sense considering where the majority of the story takes place. I don't think it would've worked if the authors tried to rush their relationship, there needed to be that slow burn... Them gradually trusting one another and getting to truly know each other was when we got to see those bonds form between them.
I liked the commentary they have with each other, the snarky remarks, sarcastic jokes, heartfelt conversations, and so much more. All of it just made reading this story such a joy to read! I'm happy that Rune was able to figure things out with his captor, along with him finally letting others into his life. That's something I also really enjoyed was seeing these characters grow as individuals and also together as a couple.
I'm so excited for Roman's book, I can't wait to see who his mate ends up being!
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