After reading the first book of this series, I immediately picked up The Necromancer’s Dilemma to get my fix of Angel and Simeon. And yes, after finishing I am truly addicted to the series…well, at the very least to Angel and Simeon and their truly amazing bond.
SJ Himes continues the superior storytelling started in book one, and once again I found myself totally immersed in the Beacon Hill world to the point I was oblivious to everything around me. The relationship between Angel and Simeon continues to deepen, becoming even more passionate and sensual to the point that it will give you tingles…and have you desperately seeking out some ice and extra fans.
The excitement, action and suspense also continue, and these aspects of the story actually make up a good portion of the pages, and the heat between Angel in Simeon infiltrates everywhere-even in scenes that are distinctly non-romantic as their bond grows ever stronger. Add to that one incredibly adorable dragon (though don’t let his diminutive appearance fool you), tension between Angel and his brother Isaac, and complications with Angel’s apprentice Daniel and what you get is another fantastic story that really enhances the series.
And oh, I want more. I’m already going through withdrawals after finishing this book. In case you haven’t already guessed, The Necromancer’s Dilemma was another 5-star, top recommendation read for me, and it’s cemented The Beacon Hill Sorcerer series as my favorite M/M paranormal romance series. You’re not just getting steamy hot scenes between supernatural beings-you’re also getting excellent, truly creative writing, characters who continue to evolve and develop, and little tidbits that as they show up pretty much guarantee we’ll be getting more exceptional stories in the future. Recommended for M/M paranormal readers 18+ for adult language and explicit, searingly hot M/M sexual content.
The narration: I was thrilled when the author announced that Joel Leslie would be continuing to narrate this second book in The Beacon Hill Sorcerer series, and I was just as satisfied with his narration of The Necromancer’s Dilemma as I was with the first book. He did a perfect job of keeping the voices consistent from the first book, and I just can’t get enough of his interpretation of the characters. He brings them all to life so flawlessly, always making the listener feel like they are right there in the scene with the characters. Once again he’s delivered a 5-star narration, and I hope he continues on narrating this series as future books are released!