Charming

by Dannika Dark

• ISBN10: 151716589X
• ISBN13: 9781517165895
• Publish Date: 4 December 2015
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 182
• Language: English

Reviews

[kimbacaffeinate]

Dark begins by giving us some details regarding Prince's history as she introduces Nadia the daughter of someone Prince owes an enormous debt. From the onset, I disliked Nadia. She was bitchy, arrogant and way too high maintenance for my tastes. Fortunately her twin sister Kat showed up unexpectedly and was my kind of bestie.

Nadia and Kat's father once saved Prince's life, and until now Prince thought him dead. Up until ten years ago he had survived and rebuilt his pack. Nadia believes her father to be dead, but Kat is trusting her instincts and believes her father is alive and in trouble. Kat is a bounty hunter and has spent the last ten years chasing a Mage she believes is holding her father. When Prince discovers the Mage is an old nemesis, he decides to assist Kat. The tale that unfolds was addictive as Prince finds himself falling for Kat, which is a bit awkward since he asked Nadia out first. Oops.

I loved listening to this tale. Poole has the perfect voice for Dark's tales, and her large range of voices and accents brought the story to life. From the Russian accents to playful tones of the characters personalities, actions and the stories suspenseful overtones popped to life in vivid 3-D.

The title is absolutely perfect, and I laughed when the reason was revealed. Kat's foodgasms to her teasing banter with Prince had me grinning like a fool. Prince is very formal and reserved so it was fun seeing Kat wholly unman him. These two Alphas tango and it resulted in a delicious, suspenseful tale that I devoured in a single listen. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer

[Linda]

This review was originally posted on (un)Conventional Bookviews
Charming is a story in the Seven series, and it was delightful to get to know Prince better... I thought he was so ornery, but getting to understand him made a big difference.



Prince was really the one character I already knew when I started listening to Charming, and I really enjoyed him. I was intrigued by Nadia at first, but she also came across as both bitchy and quite distant, especially after I got to know her twin sister Kat... She is a strong woman, and Alpha, and she listens to her instincts that tell her their dad is still alive, even if he has been missing for ten years. As a bounty hunter, she thinks she's on the trail of the man who might have had something to do with her father's disappearance, and it just so happens Prince has a bone to pick with the mage Vlad as well.

Poole is the perfect narrator for Charming, she has a repertoire of different voices and accents, and she's amazing at amping up the tension when needed. And in tender moments, she expertly conveys the feelings needed for the listener to be completely engrossed in what is happening. There is quite a bit of mystery in Charming, as Kat is looking for her father, and she is both surprised and amazed that Prince is willing and able to help her out. There are some good fights, and Kat definitely knows how to hold her own. And of course, their wolves realize that Prince and Kat should be together before their human side does, and this is one of the things I really enjoy with shifter romances!

Kat really grew in this story, which is amazing to me, as it was a novella. Of course, I already knew the universe, and I had met Prince several times before, and he showed me a different side to himself as well. Kat is definitely the kind of woman who could be good with Prince, because she's just as strong-minded as he is. The mystery, the overall story-arc and the plot were all well executed, and Poole narrated Charming to perfection!



"Look, I'm not changing who I am."

The desire to protect her too over all sense of reason.

"You're vibrating." "Uhm, yes." "No. Your pocket - your phone is vibrating."

[thebookdisciple]

Charming was...well charming!! I never really LOVED Prince in the other books. I didn't dislike him, but I didn't love him. I really didn't like Nadia!!! So, I was unsure going into this book. I was so wrong and never should have doubted how AWESOME Dannika Dark is at writing great books. Kat is awesome-she is funny, she is awkward, and she is realistic. I love how she questioned her feelings for Prince. I think its great that she was not willing to just dive straight into "I Love You" and such. I loved her devotion to her family, even when Nadia did not deserve it.
My next fear is that Nadia will become the love interest for Ben in 1 second. I am not sure how I would feel about that. I really don't like her.
POV: 3rd
Trope: Mortal Peril, Werewolves and Mages
Triggers: none
Cliffhanger: No

If you like: Other books in the seven series, Semi-Charmed by Isabel Jordan

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

This is book #6.5 in the Seven series. I had the privilege of reading book 3 and 4 and if I were to compare them all I would have to say that this installment was the better of the three. What I love about the series is that all of the books can be read as a stand-alone and Charming was no different.
This installment was funny, entertaining and engaging. I was pulled into the story from the first page and was held captive throughout the entire story. I never lost interest for a moment. It was that captivating.
 
In Charming, we meet Prince, a 700-year-old pureblood werewolf.  He is originally from Russia but relocated to America to start over. In the process, he became a pack master who was feared and respected by his pack mates. Things were going well until the moment his past collided with his present. At this point, we meet Nadia Koslov, the daughter of the alpha werewolf who saved his life several centuries ago. In a bid to re-connect with his savior, he sought to obtain information from Nadia.  Because of her pureblood status, he thought she would be the perfect mate for him. As such his reason for seeking her out was twofold. However, he never counted on meeting her twin sister Katarina Koslov.
 
Katarina and Nadia are identical twins but were as different as night and day.  Nadia bought and sold antiques while Katarina was a bounty huntress. When Prince discovered that her mark was an old enemy of his he decided to team up with her with the hope that he would finally get his revenge.  Nadia came off as a snob. Katarina was selfless, funny, quirky, outspoken, sassy and down to earth. She always puts her sister’s needs before her, especially when it came to affairs of the heart.   It is clear that although Nadia behaved like an entitled princess, it was evident she was jealous of her sister.
 
I enjoyed the banter between Prince and Katarina.  She brought out a side of him that people rarely saw. She brought laughter and joy into his world. Working with her allowed him to see that behind her badass demeanor was a woman who loved fiercely.   I liked that Katarina was willing to step back at times and allow Prince to take charge.   It was easy to understand why the characters behaved the way they did. The author provided sufficient background information on them all. My favourite character is Katarina.  She helped to make the story into the funny and entertaining read that it was.
 
I thought the story was well written. The pacing was steady. I do believe that the balance between the romance and the action was adequate. One did not overshadow the other. The ending was great. The author wrapped up everything nicely as such I was not left with any unanswered questions.
To conclude, this was a great addition to the series.  If you are a fan of paranormal romance and have never read any of the books in this series, you are missing out on some great stories.   I highly recommend that you rectify this oversight.