Sins of the Father
After the Storm #3
Eye of the Storm Novelette
by Dianna Hardy
Published: October 31, 2023
Publisher: Satin Smoke Press
Genre: Paranormal, Werewolves, Fantasy, Shifters, Romance
Blurb:
An
Eye of the Storm Novelette
Ryan
is the only one who fully remembers the series of events that took
place five months ago, the night of Himet and Yemet's storm. Having
experienced the death of two of his mates, having fought to keep his
third alive, and having to overcome the realisation he unwittingly
sent Hendrickson and Amelia into what would become their tomb, he
finds himself battling flashbacks of murdering Nikolai and in doing
so, forcing torturous pain – and perhaps death – upon Nikolai's
mate, Carrie.
As Lydia goes into labour, the imminent
arrival of their first three children – innocent of every dark
thing in the world – has him questioning all his choices, and the
need to find Carrie, whether alive or dead, becomes a thirst he
cannot quench.
Publisher's
note: After the Storm is a series of novelettes that take place at
relevant points in the immediate months and years after Eye of the
Storm. They concentrate on the healing our characters need to go
through after everything that happened. They do not need to be read
to understand the main story – they are additional reads for fans
that also contain 'Easter eggs' for what is to come.
My Review:
Sins of the Father is the third book in the After the Storm series by Dianna Hardy. I was thrilled to reconnect with Lydia, Ryan, Lawrence, and Taylor once more. I fell in love with this universe in the first installment, Releasing the Wolf, which kicked off the Eye of the Storm Series.
In fact, I often measure every new werewolf novel against the Eye of the Storm series. I am constantly searching for the next tale that resonates like the one I discovered in Eye of the Storm, but so far, I haven’t encountered anything that comes close.
I’ve mentioned numerous times about books that linger in my mind for years, but with the Eye of the Storm series, this sentiment holds more truth than ever, as it has remained with me since I first read Releasing the Wolf. I still vividly recall Lydia leaving her workplace and catching a glimpse of her wolves while heading to her car. I can picture their first gathering when the lightning struck during the storm.
I have also enjoyed the After the Storm series and the chance to reconnect with our beloved characters, Lydia, Ryan, Lawrence, and Taylor. Each narrative in the After the Storm series reveals more about each character, with each book focusing on a different individual.
Sins of the Father centers on Ryan’s journey and the emotional turmoil he faces stemming from the events of the last book in the Eye of the Storm series, Reign of the Wolf. It explores Ryan's feelings and struggles in the wake of that dreadful night, as well as Lydia welcoming their three sons into the world.
I eagerly anticipate delving into the next book, Jewels of the Crown, to discover more about Lawrence’s experiences and challenges. Above all, I look forward to returning to this world and reconnecting with Lydia, Ryan, Lawrence, Taylor, and hopefully their three boys.
I strongly suggest picking up a copy of Sins of the Father today. I also encourage you to grab copies of all the books in both the Eye of the Storm and After the Storm series.
Check out all the books in the After the Storm Series I’ve read.
Blanket of Snow #1
Twisted Roots #2
Sins of the Father #3
