PIA DOES HOLLYWOOD (Elder Races Novella 8.6) by Thea Harrison-a dual review
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PIA DOES HOLLYWOOD (Elder Races Novella 8.6) by Thea Harrison
About the book: Release Date November 17, 2015
After making a diplomatic pact with humankind and the other leaders of the Elder Races, Pia Cuelebre, mate to Dragos Cuelebre, Lord of the Wyr, reluctantly heads to Hollywood to spend a week with the Light Fae Queen, Tatiana, before the busy Masque season hits New York in December.
Dragos has never let the lack of an invitation stop him from doing anything he wanted. Unwilling to let his mate make the trip without him, he travels to southern California in secret to be with her.
But when an ancient enemy launches a shattering assault against the Light Fae, Dragos and Pia must intercede. The destruction threatens to spread and strike a mortal blow against all of the magically gifted, both human and Elder Race alike.
Working with the Light Fae to neutralize the danger, Dragos and Pia find their deepest vulnerabilities challenged and their most closely held secrets threatened with exposure.
Sandy’s Review
PIA DOES HOLLYWOOD is the November 2015 novella in Thea Harrison’s adult, ELDER RACES paranormal, romance series. This is the continuing story of Dragos Cuelebre, Lord of the Wyr, and his mate Pia Cuelebre. PIA DOES HOLLYWOOD is the second installment in Thea’s three story novella series focusing on the Cuelebre family-Dragos, Pia and Liam. I would recommend reading this particular novella series in order for cohesion and history, although some background about the original series is beneficial for overall enjoyment.
Told from dual third person perspective (Dragos and Pia) PIA DOES HOLLYWOOD follows Pia as she must endure a week long diplomatic visit with the Queen of the Light Fae, Tatiana. Not wanting to leave his mate vulnerable, Dragos heads to California, to keep an eye out for his beautiful mate. But all does not go according to plan, when Dragos finds himself the victim of an assault and the resulting side affects find our ancient leader losing a little bit of himself to the dark side. What ensues are Pia’s attempts to save her husband, while the Light Fae struggle with the attack against their own kind.
PIA DOES HOLLYWOOD is an erotic romance storyline that focuses on family, relationships, and the highly, sexual nature of Dragos and Pia’s love. Dragos is the Lord of the Wyr, and with it comes great responsibility but none more so than the protection of his family. The premise is entertaining with a little bit of mystery and suspense; the characters are familiar, colorful and animated; the romance is provocative and steamy. PIA DOES HOLLYWOOD reveals a little bit about the future; what’s in store for the Cuelebre family and the Lord of the Wyre will have any parent cringing in anticipation.
Thea Harrison continues to tease our imagination with her amazing series of the ELDER RACES. These quick novella storylines add some color, some background and a glimpse into the lives of the ruling supernatural families.
Barb’s Review
Pia Does Hollywood by Thea Harrison is the 2nd novella in her 3 book novella arc revolving around Dragos, Pia and Liam. Most times when I read novellas they are nice short reads that just tempt your taste buds until the next novel comes out. But Thea Harrison never fails to give us a fun and exciting storyline in her novellas, which I always devour. Needless to say, I love this series; love all the Elder Races and most of all, I love love Dragos and Pia together. Spending time with the Cuelebre’s is always so much fun.
Pia Does Hollywood was a fantastic, exciting, sexy and fun story that left me wanting more, more more. Ok, I guess I need to calm down and give you brief synopsis of this story. 🙂 Since this is a dual review, there may be some redundancy, and Sandy’s review gives most of the details. I will try to give my thoughts on this story.
Whenever Pia has to travel, Dragos will always sneak a way to keep an eye on his mate. When Pia arrives for her diplomatic visit to Tatiana’s, Queen of the Light Fae, territory, she and those with her sense that something is different. The security is ultra tight, but they brush it off as the Light Fae are being very careful to make sure nothing happens to Lord Cuelebre’s mate.
Dragos, who is already in California, talks telepathically to Pia and her group to ensure all is well. Keeping his promise to stay away for the week, Dragos goes shopping for a gift for Pia. He discovers that something is amiss, and in doing so, walks into a horror scene that will put his own life in danger.
What follows is an exciting, horrific adventure with Pia, Eva, Aryal and Quentin trying desperately to find a way to save Dragos, and to help Tatiana in stopping the destruction that threatens to destroy her demesne. In between all of this, it was wonderful to watch Pia’s dreams, as she discovers more about the new addition to the family.
Pia Does Hollywood was an exciting, action packed story, as well as very steamy; but we have come to expect that from Dragos and Pia. This was such a fun story, probably the best novella in this series. I totally loved every moment. I look forward to Shadows End, the next Elder Races novel, as well as the 3rd arc of this novella (Liam Takes Manhattan) trilogy coming in December. Thank you, Thea Harrison for this fantastic story, and please please never end this series.
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