Belligerent Sexual Tension: Hugh and Elara.

Arranged Marriage: Since neither The Departed or the Iron Dogs have the best track record for keeping their promises, their alliance is cemented with a marriage of convenience.

Elara sends him back to his room, knowing he's not lucid and will be extremely embarrassed when he wakes up.

Above the Influence: After coming out of a healing trance post allowing Raphael Medrano to beat him senseless, Hugh believes Elara's in his dreams again and comes on to her.Roland also treats Hugh like a disposable tool he can put down and pick up at his leisure. Abusive Parents: Roland is basically Hugh's surrogate father.The first book, published 2018, is Iron and Magic. If you need to order this title I have put the link below (the 2nd book in this series will be out June 20, 2019!).The Iron Covenant trilogy is a spin-off of Ilona Andrews' Kate Daniels series, set just before Magic Triumphs. The ending… well… it made me warm, it made me smile, a bit wistful and most importantly, an Olympic-sized forever fan. This first book in The Iron Covenant is like skydiving (I would add without a parachute… but isn’t skydiving scary enough?) – your heart will pound and you may laugh manically at the barbs thrown between Hugh and Elara. Iron and Magic is like watching a master swordsmith sharpen blades – massive sparks! Unfortunately for Hugh, he and his leading lady despise one another (surely this equals potential?!).Įlara Harper – mysterious, ancient power, mouthy, loyal, tolerance BS meter for Hugh is set to zero – in other words, perfect for the Iron Dog Preceptor. If you have read all the Kate Daniels books prior to starting this spinoff series, I think you’ll agree that yes, Hugh could do some naughty things but didn’t we all know he was oh, so redeemable? And what better way to jumpstart an attitude adjustment than to meet a new lady interest. So, I was blown away when I wasn’t more stoked for The Iron Covenant series! I mean, it is, with blatant association, part of KDlandia💙, it stars Hugh d’Ambray💙💙, Roland is now Hugh’s enemy💙💙💙 – and still, I waffled! Well, I’ve read Iron and Magic because the authors suggested reading it prior to starting Magic Triumphs – and not a shocker – my hesitation was embarrassingly unfounded. I have written before (repeatedly) that the Kate Daniels World is everything.

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