Veil of Shadows by Shiloh Walker

A rebel army has been established to win back the land from demons-and a ne soldier named Xan has appeared out of nowhere to join them. Beautiful army captain Laisyn Caar is shocked by the powerful, all- consuming desire she feels in his presence, but when she discovers the dark secrets of Xan's agenda, she'll have to determine whether the man she's starting to love is a friend of her people-or a dreaded enemy. (courtesy of Amazon)

Shiloh Walker has done it again.  She has created a futuristic sci-fi paranormal world all in one.  She gives us great battles and steamy sex all wrapped in one book.  Her character development is right on point.  Battling demons since the age of 10 makes for a strong hard skinned woman, add being an army captain and having to secure your position almost daily and you’ve got Laisyn.  Xan, well, let’s say, his got one great set of genes…as well as battle training second to none.  They end up needing each other to complete themselves, but will it be enough?  Syn won’t back down to a good fight, Xan is not going to lose her, but he may have to when she finds out the truth.  This is a continuation of Through the Veil (also reviewed by us) and I was thrilled to see the story continue and pick up with the same intensity.  I’m hoping quickly for book 3.  Witches, demons, psychics, warlords and the sci-fi world are definitely a great combo in this book. 

4 slices 

Through the Veil by Shiloh Walker

Lee Ross always knew she was not entirely human. But when the man who has plagued her dreams her entire life appears in the flesh, can she give up everything she knows to follow him to another realm? (courtesy of Amazon)
He's been waiting...
Found wandering in a field as a child, Lee Ross was given a name by the state and placed in a foster home -- without anyone realizing she wasn't entirely human.  All her life, she's tried to dismiss the odd dreams that have plagued her, dreams of monsters, creeping through the night and a man fighting demons by her side.  But the bruises she wakes up with are all too real to ignore...
Then the man from her dreams appears -- in the flesh. His name is Kalen, and he insists that her destiny lies in his world, the world of her dreams.  To save their people, he must convince Lee to give up everything she knows, follow her heart, and cross over into the Under Realm -- even though once she does, she'll never be able to return (back cover comments)


We happen to have the pleasure of meeting our author at RWA 2010.  If you have never read Shiloh Walker, you are in for a treat, the kind that makes you wanna find your significant other and have some "alone" time.  Shiloh KNOWS how to do erotica.  I first found her with The Hunters Series.  (briefly, the series is CRAZY EROTIC, the writing is extremely WELL DONE. The basis is "hunters" that keep the human world safe, policing the supernatural and the criminal humans (rapists, domestic violence, child abuse) are finding their places in life and love with plot based around solving the mystery or corruption in their society. did I mention HOT, Erotic?) Ok, enough about the other series.  Let's Talk about this book...


Through the Veil is definitely not a disappointment from Ms. Walker.  I think it holds its own in the paranormal/urban fantasy realm.  As she mentions on her sight, this book is slightly toned down in the erotic genre, but still VERY racy and spicy in the S E X scenes.  That's not all this book is offering.  The story line captures you and takes you on a sensational ride.  


Walker's set up of the alternate realm is crafty.  Often the first book is a slow start, which I can sometimes understand, but not this one!  Right away I was grabbed, wanted to know what was going on, happening next and how it all played out.  Enthralled in the story, there was definitely twists to keep you going.  I say twists, and there were a few, and again, done just right!! There wasn't anything thrown in that didn't belong, but it was definitely an "Oh Man" moment, even if you knew something had to be up, you definitely didn't expect that.  (wow, all that and no spoilers...*pats self on back*LOL)


Lee is our leading lady, she's an artist, independent and suddenly confused with all around her.  She holds her own (no whining) and pushes forward.  Kalen is our hunky soldier, he's edgy, badass, and not afraid to give you want you need emotionally and physically.  Straight away you feel like you've been with these characters before, you're right in there with them, they are drawn to each other and you're drawn to them.  Fighting together to save the realm from Warlord Demons coming from their realm, Lee and Kalen face choices and learning things they never expected.  Something special about Lee has got to be the only way to get the realm safe.  


4 slices and an extra bite - what does that mean? It means get it, read it, and give me some feedback.