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Immortal Craving (Dark Dynasties, #4)

Immortal Craving (Dark Dynasties, #4) - Kendra Leigh Castle Tasmin Singh, lion-shifting Rakshasa wakes up alone and finds that he is the last of his kind. Confused and struggled with something evil that seems to live inside him, which gives him blackouts, Tasmin seeks answers by looking for Lily as the new leader of Lilim Dynasty -- only to fall in front of Bailey "Bay" Harper's house. Bay's world is significantly changed after her best friend Lily became vampire queen. But even as a mortal, who should be afraid of any vampires, Bay couldn't help to offer sanctuary for this stranger ...----------I really enjoy this series. At some point, it even reminds me a bit of the romance tone I get from reading Nalini Singh's works (though Nalini is better ^^). Maybe because the heroines are not usual damsels in distress. Bay might be mortal, but she has inner strength that can help Tasmin when the demon is overtaking him. I love Bay's quiet determination. And I love her beloved dog, Grimm... I notice though, that Ms. Castle's heroes in this series tend to be, a bit subdued. After slightly complaining about Damien (in book #3) who turns into brooding hero, I find Tasmin to be similar in this matter. But, I don't find it as a big problem -- maybe because Tasmin has a demon inside him, and when the demon is taking over, Tasmin can't really remember anything. I guess that guy deserves being subdued!! My biggest complain, though, is the action. I also notice from book #2, then while the romance is solid, the action part of this series is VERY disappointing. Ms. Castle builds up the idea of demon living inside Tasmin and Queen Arsinöe (the Ptolemy leader) as a worthy, viscious opponent. Guess what, the climax? NOT worth it!! In fact, what climax?? There's NONE.I would love to read when Hunger using Tasmin's body, walks into Arsinöe's room, shocks that bitch awake, and drags her into the altar planning to kill her. Instead, the action happens behind the screen, and as a reader, I have to imagine it myself. Not to mention Bay kills Arsinöe, easy breezy and then the epilogue says one year later. HUH?But I can still give this 4-stars ... again, because I think the characters (especially the heroine) and the romance make up for the action part. I just have to keep remembering that fact (more romance less action), if there's another book coming in this series.