by Kate SeRine
Series: Transplanted Tales #4
Genres: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy
Source: Publisher
Purchase*: Amazon *affiliate
To Catch a Thief… For centuries, Gideon Montrose has served the King of Fairies without question and, often, without mercy. So when the King orders him to apprehend a notorious thief, Gideon obeys. But when he finally gets his hands on the beautiful culprit, Gideon’s in for a shock. Arabella Locksley is none other than the spirited, unpredictable woman he knew back in Make Believe as Robin Hood — the love of his life whose tragic death destroyed his chance at Happily Ever After. Now, he has an impossible choice. Betray the woman he once loved, or the king he’s bound to serve?
Each time I open up a new Transplanted Tale from Kate SeRine, I know I am in for a treat and Ever After was delightful and suspenseful. From the King of Fairies to Merlin, it was enchanting. We met Gideon Montrose in Along Came a Spider, and I like many wished for his story. SeRine gave him an excellent story and introduced Arabella Locksley “Robin Hood” What? You thought Robin Hood was a man?
Coffee Dates with Ever After:
First Date: Gideon Montrose serves the King of Fairies, and he is ordered to hunt down a thief who is stealing fairy dust. SeRine shares his back history and the loss of the woman he loved. Once again, I feel myself slipping into another Transplanted Tale. Someone is stealing fairy dust & King Arthur’s artifacts in the Here and Now. My spidey senses tingled and sure enough; our thief is Arabella Locksley, the love of Gideon’s life and Robin Hood of Make Believe. I love second chance romances don’t you?
Second date: Anger, lust, love, and fear are the emotions we encounter as they two entwine. I felt their connection and loved that Gideon heard her side of the story, despite feeling betrayed. This is second chance romance, and I am not sure everyone will connect, but I swallowed the pill and believed! They travel to see Merlin and learn more about who is stealing the artifacts and fairy dust. Robin is not innocent, but there is a lot she is holding back. Wait!- If she is the thief, will he turn her over to his king? We get a couple of hot, almost moments, but these two keep getting interrupted. Gideon has one week to turn over the thief and right now Arabella is his only suspect. Eeep!
Third date: Secrets, deception, lost artifacts and betrayal notch up the suspense. Our couple final reignites the old flame and ooh-la-la SeRine brings the heat. Robin Hood stole from the rich to give to the poor, and nothing has changed; someone else is involved, but who? With the aid of his friends, the Queens’ mirror, and Merlin himself, they need to solve the crime before the king demands justice. I loved seeing Trish, Nick, Nate, Lavender, Red and Seth again. Ooo, this last date was intense with battles, action, and one of our characters is in great peril. Will they get their happily ever after or will fate turn ugly? What? You thought I would tell you how my date ended? Nope, not even for chocolate truffles.
Ever After was a fun edition to the Transplant series, and I enjoyed the ride. While each of the books will work as standalone, you will miss out on some serious snark, romance, intense cases and Tale mischief. I highly recommend reading them in order!
About Kimberly
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Thomas Murphy
Thanks for the giveaway!
Amanda Sakovitz
Really enjoyed this post. Thanks for the chance!
Carolsue
I love reading excerpts and reviews of new books!
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This series is a lot of fun Carol Sue and I hope you read them
Alexandra A
Hot cover!!! 🙂
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Agreed, good luck Alexandra 🙂
Bube
I love the cover 😀
Great review!
Thanks for the super awesome giveaway 🙂
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Good luck Bube:)
Diane Sallans
that cover really caught my eye!
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I like it Diane, good luck 🙂
Sarah Bauman
Sounds like a great series! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Good luck Sarah and yes this series is wonderful.
Ginny
Another series that I have some how missed but would no doubt love. You mentioned “snark, romance, intense cases and Tale mischief”…well, hello Transplanted Tales series, welcome to my reading list. 😉
kimbacaffeinate
Yes..Red and Nate are my favorite characters but the whole series is fun.
Red Iza
I wish I could said I’ll start this series this year buuuuuut… well, I need time lol ! It’s been in my sights for some time now, so I’ll do my best 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
:snort: I feel you..I have books/audios for Kate Daniel’s series I need to start and a few trilogies I need to finish, oh and series I am behind in..so yeah I understand!
Kathy
I hadn’t heard of this series before but I LOVE paranormal!! I’m going to check out the first book. Thanks!!
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This series is a lot of fun Kathy and I love how it blend genres and adds a case.
Christy
Dang, I need to continue with this series. I like how each one revolves around different characters.
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I have so much fun reading them 🙂
Teddyree
Awesome review, I haven’t read anything by Kate SeRine but romance and snark is a winning combination in my book!
kimbacaffeinate
This is a wonderful series and a nice mash up of genres 🙂
Berls
Great review Kimba! I’m beyond sold on this series. I love that Robin Hood is a woman 😀 I just need to learn to read way faster because I don’t know how I’m going to get to everything I’m dying to read.
kimbacaffeinate
I have so much fun reading these Berls. Enjoy!
Lauren
I seriously need to read this series it sounds wonderful! I always love a good second chance romance and the world sounds amazing!
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I hope you try them Lauren!
anna (herding cats & burning soup)
I’m with Linda! Whew hard not to stare at that one! I’ve not tried her yet. And gah I have no idea why!
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This series is a lot of fun Anna, with strong characters, some snark, a little heat. You would like them.
A Voracious Reader
I am *seriously* going to start this series this year. Stop laughing! I am! I intend for November to be my NetGalley month since I have so many to do, this series included! See? I *will* get to them. Ha! 😀
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*nod head* Netgalley month should be interesting!
Paij Slater
Seriously another book I have to add to my TBR pile. “You’re killing me smalls”…hehe! Sounds like a great series.
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bwahaha..sorry Paij. I will try to read some lame books
Stephanie Faris
Is it me, or does the cover look like that sword is going down the back of his pants? Just an observation…
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LOL, No it is you. I can see the sword, I think some of the overlaid symbols make the tip of the blade seem to fade..but it isn’t in his pants!
Juana Esparza
This is a new author/series to me. I want to read this story and the books that I missed (which are all) of this series.
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Enjoy Juana..they are such fun to read 🙂
laura thomas
Ooh la la! LOL I take it this is spicy too. Sounds good and it’ll be a new series for me.
kimbacaffeinate
No not to spicy, a little heat but the romance while wonderful is a side dish to the case. I absolutely adore the series and have fun reading them.
Diana Leigh
Robin Hood is a woman? Now, that’s way cool!
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Agreed, and I liked her. This was a fun read Diana.
Michele
I’m looking forward to starting this series! Awesome giveaway — thanks for sharing!
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Enjoy my dear..I have so much fun reading them
Melissa (Books and Things)
You mean I shouldn’t jump around in the series? Darn. Still want to read them all and this one particularly sounds like a winner. Plus, look at that cover… nice. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
I guess you could jump around..but none should be missed!
Heidi
I know you are such a big fan of this series and I am glad you are still enjoying it this far in. I purchased the first book awhile back and I am anxious to check it out for myself.
kimbacaffeinate
Ooo Red and Nate…yum. These books are fun Heidi.I cannot wait to hear your thoughts
Candace
This sounds like a very fun series!
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I love this series Candace, and hope you try it!
Debbie Haupt
Kimba you have convinced me, the whole series is on my wish list! What better than an adult Fairytale with a happy ending!!
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wahoo!
Alejandra
I had my eye on this one…still debating 🙂
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I love this series Alejandra and hope you take a chance!
Theresa Fischer
I love Kate Serine’s take on fairy tales!
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I could not agree more Theresa.
Stormi
I can’t believe I haven’t heard of this series, it sounds so cool! I have got to grab book one..I’m a read in order kind of gal. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Stormi, I adore this series, the books are fun and each involves a case and couple.
Sandy
Sounds like a great story-love the cover. Congratulations to Kate on the new release.
kimbacaffeinate
thanks Sandy!
Nick
Robin Hood, second chance romance, secrets and revelations? Well, you’ve made a solid case for this book, Kim! Want! 😀
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Bwahahaha..this series is fun Nick!
Jenea
Well, this sounds pretty freakin awesome! Great review. 🙂
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I love this series Jenea.
Mary
And perfect for a Top Off Tuesday!
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Yes, yes it is!
Katherine
I’m not a huge fantasy reader but the storybook tie-ins sound really fun. I’ll have to look for this one!
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This is urban and has a crime novel feel with fairy tale characters. I love the series Katherine. It is fun, well developed and a pleasure to read.
Felicia the Geeky Blogger
I still have the first in this series and I really need to read it 🙂 So many books so little time!
Carrie
Oooh yummy! Gideon sounds lovely! I’m going to put this on my wishlist.
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This series is fun, suspenseful and romantic Carrie..hope you try them
Tanja
Oh yes, this sounds like something I would love. I love it when girls are thieves. I have read a few with that scenario and really liked them. I’m so glad you liked this one and thanks for this amazing giveaway. Great post, Kim 🙂
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LOL, I do too Tanja or assassins.
Angela Adams
I like that name — Gideon. My initial reaction when I clicked on the page was “Wow! What a book cover!”
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I do too and yes Angela that cover is yummy.
Jennifer Bielman
I already had my eye on this one and now you sold me. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway.
kimbacaffeinate
Awesome, this series is such fun Jennifer:)
Melliane
I really enjoyed this one as well, maybe a little less than you because Red is always the one in my heart but like you said, it’s always a treat to get into a new story and to discover the characters. Great review!
kimbacaffeinate
I adore Red and Nate..but this was a treat.
kindlemom1
Yay! Wasn’t this one fabulous? I would even go so far as to say it is my favorite so far out of the series. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Yes, and I am so excited you loved it Ali!
blodeuedd
*keeps staring at his back*
kimbacaffeinate
hehe 🙂