A review by vicki_williams
High Stakes and Soulmates by Alice Winters

funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Brilliant! 

I have waited impatiently for Ezio and Cyrus to have their story told and I absolutely loved every single moment of it. Ezio is still utterly ridiculous at times but also steadfastly loyal to his found family and Cyrus is still an overworked and overtired Detective who can be a bit standoffish - especially to vampires. 

An intriguing mystery has these two wonderful characters working together doing their best to figure out what’s going on, why it’s happening and who’s responsible. It quickly turns into a game of cat and mouse that stirs up long held memories and emotions for Ezio. It’s a mystery that involves plenty of action and drama for not only Ezio and Cyrus but also the rest of the crew. Of course this is perfectly balanced with humorous banter and plenty of shenanigans which include Ezio’s wooing attempts, an hilarious dog show, a cameo from the delivery lady again and a discussion on perfect vacuum lines in carpet to name just a few. Be prepared for for some feels regarding Ezio’s earlier life, lots of laughter and a huge plot twist that not only had me gasping in amazement but also completely blind sided me!