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The Chimera Bounty by Ember Holt is the first novel in the romance fantasy series Fae Prison: Earth. Maeve, a student, journalist and bartender, has her world turns upside down when Corvin, a sexy & mysterious stranger, sits at the end of the bar. The tale that unfolds was action-packed and swoon-worthy as Maeve discovers everything she knows about our existence is wrong.

Fae Rabies is a thing, and Corvin has it. Maeve is looking for the hottest story to uncover, and Corvin has that too…as well as several other things Maeve would like to uncover.

Before meeting Corvin, Maeve’s penniless investigative journalist days were on wash, rinse, repeat: gym, latte, class, bar job, and madly slamming her keyboard in between. When the tall, handsome shifter pulls back the veil, revealing that she too is a Fae shapeshifter, everything changes.

Now Maeve is tangled up with a Naga crime lord who’s demanding Corvin finish his mission. But given his “Fraebies,” Corvin’s magic is too dangerous to use and he’s forced to leverage Maeve’s investigative skills to find his quarry: a doctor that can cure him.
Maeve’s life is on a new trajectory. The grumpy, smoldering Corvin will teach her magic as they hunt down the bounty, and she’ll get a killer story out of it—

Hopefully not too killer.

The Chimera Bounty pulled me in from the beginning with its easy flow and world-building that unfolded as Maeve learned about Corvin and the world she lives in. With a nod to video games and Jumanji, I quickly devoured the story and look forward to the next novel in the Fae Prison: Earth series.

Maeve is a twenty-something college student majoring in journalism who is currently investigating missing girls from a local nightclub in her spare time. She is working at a local bar and is tending tables at the bar when Corvin comes in. He keeps staring at her and the bangle she wears on her arm. The only thing she has of her mother’s.

The tale that unfolds brings danger, passion and discovery when Corvin is attacked outside her mobile home and Maeve in an effort to save him unlocks some weird powers. Corvin is looking for his brother and Maeve agrees to use her journalist skills to find him, IF he teaches her to unlock new skills.

The world-building was fascinating and included shifters, magic, the FAE, and aliens from other worlds. Earth and our creation isn’t what you think and magic has been suppressed, but i’ll leave you to discover that when you read this addictive tale.

The romance was swoony and involves fated mates. I loved Maeve and her fearless attitude. Corvin is a warrior who has been exposed to biological warfare and has some serious skills. I thought they made a brilliant match and was rooting for them.

Fans of fantasy & paranormal romance with shifters, and the Fae will want to check out this clever, addictive start to the series.

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About Ember Holt

Ember loves all things with heat! A glass of wine, a comfy, oversized sweater, and a spicy book next to a fireplace is her ideal night. She likes to read about powerful heroines and protective heroes, and write about them, too. When she’s not writing, Ember is a fox in the henhouse, causing all kinds of hell. She enjoys making pasta while listening to big brass bands, taking long walks with her favorite audio books, playing D&D, and painting—but not very well. Some of Ember’s favorite authors include Laura Thalassa, Shannon Mayer, and Raven Kennedy. Their powerful heroines inspire her daily to get out of bed and to do her best (or stay in it to keep reading!)

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About Kimberly

Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

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