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Tail, Dark and Handsome by Nancey Cummings Series: Tail and Claw #3, Celestial Mates: Romancing the Galaxy… #46
on October 5, 2020
Genres: Science Fiction Romance
Pages: 424
Format: eBook
Source: Bought
Purchase Links: Amazon
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Mari has terrible taste in men.
Her ex-fiance? Left her at the altar and ran off with her money. And now she’s mixed up with the reclusive mega-rich, mega-hot alien, Winter Cayne. That doesn’t sound so bad. Only rumor claims Winter murdered his first wife. Mari can’t reconcile the stories of a possessive, jealous man and the protective single dad that she met on a tropical planet. He wants to bring her home and claim her as his mate.
With the mystery surrounding the death of his first wife, can Mari risk being wife #2?
Winter lives with shadows and secrets until a human female who is relentless optimism and pure sunshine crashes into his life. His kit needs a mother and he needs a mate to rehabilitate his public image. She needs to pay off a notorious money lender. One year and he’ll let her leave.
He lied.
Tail, Dark and Handsome is a standalone book, although some old friends pay a visit. It has a HEA, no cheating, danger, a grumpy single dad with zero chill, a kit too smart for his own good, and a woman with a heart big enough to make them a family.
Also in this series: Have Tail, Will Travel, Pulled by the Tail, Going Green
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I bought this back in Feb. 2021 and read it in June 2021.
Tail, Dark and Handsome is book three in the Tail and Claw series by Nancey Cummings
This story seamlessly weaves together an eclectic cast of characters—from a jilted bride and a con man to an angsty alien father and his socially inept son. As a family feud and a forced marriage heighten the stakes, the plot thickens with a murder mystery and a struggling pop star. At its heart, however, is the real standout: a tender and beautifully developed second-chance romance
This is hands down my favorite installment in the Tail and Claw series so far! The characters were incredibly engaging, and Nancey Cummings proves she is a master of her craft here. She nails every single subplot, weaving them together perfectly while delivering all the emotional depth and steamy heat I’ve come to expect. She truly outdid herself with this one!
Rated: 4 Stars
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Wow, this one has it all going on. 🙂
The Tail and Claw series is definitely a favorite of mine. Nancey Cummings does such a great job balancing all the different elements that make sci-fi romance fun. I’m so glad you enjoyed the review—thanks for visiting, Sophia!
I’m pretty sure I would like this one. It sounds like my kind of book.
I’ve been having such a great time with the Tail and Claw series! Thank you so much for stopping by to read my review. Happy Reading!