Title: Reluctant Partnerships, 2nd edition
Series: Partnership in Blood #6
Author: Ariel Tachna
Genre: Mystery/Suspense/ Vampires/ Urban Fantasy/ Paranormal/ Fantasy
Length: Novel (294 pages)
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (October 31, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.75
Blurb: Thanks to the efforts of Raymond Payet and l’ANS, vampires now have the same legal rights as mortals, and research at l’Institut Marcel Chavinier is focusing on the mysterious partnership bonds between wizards and vampires. But the battle for public opinion rages on. When Detective Adèle Rougier encounters Pascale Auboussu, a shy young woman turned into a vampire against her will, Raymond and Denis Langlois, chef de la Cour nearest the crime, fear a public relations nightmare.
The vampire responsible for Pascale’s turning must be brought to justice, but Denis is distracted by an unlikely potential partner—Canadian researcher Martin Delacroix, who is spending a year’s sabbatical at l’Institut—and Denis’s lingering feelings for his deceased lover prompt him to reject the bond. There’s no denying the attraction between them, though, and the allure of companionship is nearly as strong as Denis’s grief.
Growing familiarity and yearning for a true mate may induce Adèle and Denis to soften their stances against new partnerships, but Adèle will have to accept a deeper intimacy with Pascale when she has never considered a relationship with a woman, and it will take a near-deadly attack to make Denis admit his most hidden desires. Now he has to hope Martin will be willing to stay.
This second edition received minor revision and proofing for re-release in honor of the publication of Partnership Reborn, the final book in the series.
ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-1-63216-671-5
Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5561&cPath=54_160
Reviewer: Shorty
Review: Adele finds a newly turned vampire about to commit suicide and talks her into going to L’instut where she can receive help and guidance. While I completely understood Adele’s reluctance to enter into another partnership after the disastrous one with Jude, I felt it was a little too drawn out. Most of the book is about Adele and Denis’ reluctance to enter into a partnership with Pascale and Martin.
Denis meets Martin shortly after another non-consent turning. Martin is curious and attracted to Denis but Denis denies him due to feeling guilty because of his dead lover. Only a little bit is mentioned about the vampire turning people against their will. It is never truly explained how Adele comes to different conclusions as there is no evidence until the vampire finally attacks Martin almost killing him.
Very long drawn out story with in-depth details on the reasons why Denis and Adele feel the way they do about a partner. I was glad the vampire turning people against their will was finally caught and brought charges against.
Hot and sexy m/m sex all throughout. As well as f/f scenes, as well though I didn’t read the intimate scenes myself, as I’m not interested in m/f or f/f.
All in all the book was a good addition to the series.