A fabulous 5 Stars!!

Everyone who knows me, knows that I absolutely adore a good paranormal romance book and that I am a huge fan of Suzanne Wrights. She has this ability to where she pulls me deeply into the world she has created. Her characters are amazing, and its impossible not to fall in love with the kick-ass heroines or alpha male heroes. I love all her series, but the Phoenix Pack Mercury Pack books hold a special place since it was my first introduction to her writing. So, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to read and review her newest book Echoes of Fire. While this book definitively could be read as a standalone, I do highly recommend checking out the other books in both the Phoenix Pack and Mercury Pack series – they are amazing.

Echoes of Fire is the 4th book in the Mercury Pack Series and the story of Bracken Slater and Madisyn Drake. Bracken is an enforcer with the Mercury pack and someone who recently experienced a horrific tragedy that changed his entire world. While Madisyn is a lone shifter who grew up in a shelter for Shifters, she is a loner but closely associated with both the Phoenix and Mercury packs. Since I had been previously introduced to these characters in previous books, I wasn’t sure how the story would play out. My initial impression of Bracken that was he was an extremely loyal to those he loved but that he was a light-hearted playboy, while Madisyn seemed to be very private person who only let a few get close to her.

I was extremely surprised with how this story played out. It had a deeper more intense tone than the other books in this series. And I found that the tragedy that Bracken experienced changed him into a darker character – but not in a bad way. We get to experience an intensity with Bracken that I personally didn’t expect, and I really feel that it added a level of depth to the story. We got to experience first hand the levels of grief and healing that Bracken went through, along with allowing someone else in with the ever-present fear of losing them.

As for Madisyn she is a Pallas cat shifter which is a breed that has not previously been introduced to us before this book and I just about fell over laughing at some of the different descriptions of her breed. Madisyn is a very strong character that while private and independent she didn’t shy away from expressing her feelings and emotions and I just loved her. And some of the scenes where Madisyn got into altercations and fights were just amazing. I still just have this visual in my mind of this tiny cat taking down 3 bears without breaking a sweat and I adored what she did to the wolf who wanted her mate in the break room.

Overall, I felt this book was fantastic. The love story between Bracken and Madisyn was wonderful, I enjoyed being able to see them both get through their own fears and insecurities to find happiness with each other. They didn’t try to shut the other one out and were both very honest with how they felt and put in the effort to make it work. The progression of the story was very believable, and I feel happened at the right pace for these characters. I don’t want to give away too much about this story because I feel that it is something that each reader needs to experience firsthand.

I absolutely loved this book and it is still in my head two days after I finished it to the point where I started reading it for the 2nd time. I highly recommend Echoes of Fire to anyone looking for a fantastic read and rate is as 5 Stars!

** ARC generously provided by Netgalley for an honest review **

I’m such a fan of paranormal romance when it’s done well and Suzanne Wright does it really well! Book 5 of the Mercury Pack spin off follows Bracken and Madisyn. Both loners, both having suffered loss in their lives. I liked how their mating was different.. it definitely follows the pattern Wright has established for this series but it felt different too. Bracken was one of the better Heroes in this series! Alpha to the extreme but also very sweet and desperately trying to understand the mating process. I liked that this book had some new antagonists and stayed away from the extremist storyline. I’m intrigued with the brief mention of Cain and Cassidy and to see if that goes where it could go in the future how that plays out. Sometimes I’m not always a fan of the books humor but it really worked in this book. The conversations with the kids was fantastic!! I love all of Wright’s series so I will absolutely continue to read this.

This was surprisingly, but not surprised, awesome. I really have loved all the previous books in this and other branches of the collective series. I honestly wasn't anxiously awaiting Brackens story, but was excited to read more from this author, but I was wrong about myself, this story was sexy, funny, intriguing and I loved every page!

This is Madisyn and Brackens story. Bracken has had his life turned upside down after the extremist murder his family. He is no longer the man he was and has distanced himself from everyone. Will his true mate be able to pull him out of dispair or even want to try?

Echoes of Fire is the most recent addition to the Mercury Pack series, this pack features Nick and Shaya’s pack who are aligned with the Phoenix Pack—which were the first books in this world that Suzanne Wright has written. I have been addicted to these books and the spice filled characters that are packed within these books.

In Echoes of Fire, Madisyn Drake, works with the loner shifter shelter and is a loner herself. Madisyn is a rare form of feline that many shifters are wary of because they are unpredictable and feisty. She might be in trouble though, because she helped a bear shifter female escape her evil alpha of a bear pack and they want to know her location or she is going to pay the price including those that really care about her. Bracken Slater is a member of the Mercury Pack, and is a alpha male in his own right. But Bracken is struggling emotionally and mentally and he is starting to find his pack to be suffocating him. He is grieving over the loss of his family and the trauma of being the only surivivor. His pack are being supporting and patient but too stifling for Bracken with their affection and attention.

But when Bracken and Madisyn join forces and help each other, they soon discover what a strong connection that they have to each other. Madisyn doesn’t suffer fools and she is very bold and daring and doesn’t molly coddle Bracken like his pack does and it proves to be beneficial and helps Bracken in ways that other methods never did. Bracken still lives with the horrible memories that are haunting him but he is able to overcome the trauama with realizing that Madisyn is his rock. The romance that builds between Bracken and Madisyn is fiery hot and kick ass and bound to give the readers laughs and giggles. They were such a fun pairing with some terrible pasts of their own and they are able to really understand one another in ways that even those they consider family don’t understand them. They offer the balance that the other needs so flawlessly.

Overall I found Echoes of Fire to be stimulating and kick ass and a story that packs a punch in every way that matters….Suzanne Wright has won my heart once again!! SPECTACULAR READ!

I received an ARC for this lovely story from Montlake Romance via NetGalley.

I really enjoy the Phoenix and Mercury pack romances and this one was no exception. Bracken is dealing with the aftermath of a horrible tragedy and his life seemed aimless until he realizes he has been near his true mate, Madisyn, for quite some time without knowing it. This whole not realizing it situation was handled well and wasn't overly dramatized and made sense for the personalities of the two main characters. Yay!

Madisyn is one of my favorite characters in the series so far. She is a feline shifter and freaking fierce. She is prickly and anti-social at times but is also very understanding and caring towards Bracken and she is loyal beyond anything to those she loves and the shelter where she works. Honestly the women in these series are just amazing and I would be friends with any of them.

Bracken is a great mix of pushy alpha and understanding partner - he really gets Madisyn and that is fun to see.

They make a really cool couple and I really enjoyed their story.

This book is set to be published December 11, 2018!

Madisyn is a cat shifter, not just any kind but a Pallas cat. They are small but go all crazy on whomever bothers them. She is going thru touch hunger. As a loner, she doesn't have much contact with anyone and hasn't a boyfriend, either her. Bracken is of the the Mercury Pack. They are wolf shifters. When he notices that Madisyn is exhibiting physical symptoms of touch hunger, he helps her out with it. While neither have actually hated each other, they never really paid a lot of attention to each other, either. Once they are together, both realize that they are mates. They decide to take it slow. Bracken has had a great trauma in his past that has been hard to get over. Another shifter pack wants a girl that Madisyn has helped hide. They will do anything to find her. Between these shifters causing problems and other females interfering, their courtship is on a rocky path. When attacks start on all sides, we get to see more Pallas cats and the Phoenix Pack helps out as well. I loved this story. The Mercury Pack and the Phoenix Pack have been my favorites for a while. If you liked the Phoenix Pack, you will love the Mercury Pack. I recommend both and really liked that the characters from both were in this book. I received this book from Net Galley and Montlake Publishing for a honest review and no compensation otherwise. The opinions expressed are my own.

I loved this book! Suzanne Wright can't go wrong, she is my go to author. I think her writing style and her characters are great. Her books are always fast paced, engaging and passionate. So this one was no exception.
I loved every second I spent reading this book and I just couldn't put it down. I loved Madisyn, she was crazy but I just couldn't get enough of it :)
If you are like me and love fast paced, passionate stories with great characters then please go and read this book!

I loved it! The snarky comments throughout kept me smiling. Madison is hell on wheels. What a stick of dynamite bordering on scary. Dominic and his outrageous come one are always entertaining. I fell over laughing at the scene of with Nick and Shaya's daughter talking about "jaywalking"! Add in the pranks between siblings Eli and Roni and there is never a dull moment. You get passion, despair, intrigue and betrayal in this book. Highly recommend it and the entire series.

Omg I bow down to Mrs. Wright and her incredible mind. She took Bracken and with things going on in his life completely changed him and it worked! Madisyn is a palla cat shifter and that just keeps everyone guessing. She worked helping lone shifters or those in trouble find new packs or live in the human world. She has some trouble with one of her recent placements. This book is a bit different in the past with the whole mate aspect but with all of the wit and humor you expect from a Suzanne Wright book. This might be my favorite book so far do this series!

As always Ms. Wright writes a great book on Shifters. I just wanted this book to be more out of the box. I love the characters but I just want this series to introduce something new or take a very different turn. I hope that turn will be with Cain's book. But this book was sexy and very funny. Love this series and hope there will be more.

I absolutely loved this book it was intriguing and suspenseful and a fabulous read and I recommend giving it a try

I received an arc copy of this book from NetGalley and Montlake Romance. I’m a huge fan of this author and this series but I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this book as Bracken was not a favorite of mine but boy was I in for a surprise. Not only did I love him but Madisyn was amazing! No weak willed women here which is great. Their chemistry started at a low simmer but the heat was truly scorching. They also complimented themselves well with a balance of strength and sensitivity. Also you’ll see a lot of familiar faces. Definitely a must read. 5 stars

<b>5 Gazillion Stars</b>

I'm a little torn on how exactly to review this...I don't want to be so heavy on the gush that I give people unreasonably high expectations, leading them to subsequently not love this as much as I did...

But alas, at the end of the day, I can only be true to my own feels.


AKA, yas, Suzanne Wright!

I've said it before, I'll say it again...

But I am 100% biased when it comes to this author.

But, what can I say?

I love her stories, her writing style, her characters.
Everything.
ALL the things.

I have literally read everything Wright has written and this series and the series from which it was spun (The Phoenix Pack series) are some of my favorite PNR series of all time.

Her <i>Dark in You</i> series is probably legit my favorite PNR series...

...ever.

That said, in the author notes at the end if this book, Wright mentions that she wrote this at the same time as <i>Embers</i> (the most recent <i>Dark in You</i> release) and it showed.

In the best way possible.

The whole time I was reading it, I couldn't help but think that Bracken was...edgier...darker...more intense somehow than previous male leads of the series. When I saw that she had written this hand in hand with <i>Embers</i>, it totally made sense...it was like Bracken had a little bit of Knox in him.

Which - being that Knox is my number one book husband - was scrumptious.

This book followed the Wright pack book formula to a certain extent...but it also didn't.

Which was awesome.

The way Bracken and Madisyn come together is completely different than any previous book...the way their "mating" comes about is completely different...

All in great ways.

Also notable, this book apparently takes place a little bit longer after the previous books than other past installments. Some stuff has happened between this book and the last that greatly affected Bracken and the landscape of the series in some way.

All of which, again, was great.

Fans of the series will love this book and I can't wait for you all to get your hands on it so we can gush together.

Or so you can throw proverbial tomatoes at me for leading you astray.

But whatver. This book rocked.

And I'm already reading it again.

And, how about that cover? *drool*

I have been waiting for this book ever since I read Wild Hunger,every other week I would just keep checking the release date (this is how much I love this series).
We were all introduced to Bracken's tragic story in Wild Hunger and ever since then I wanted to know who his mate would be and Suzanne Wright didn't disappoint---Madisyn is perfect for him (didn't see that coming at all).
Independent and Strong ,and they are definitely stronger together.Their relationship dynamics is what Bracken needed at this point in his life. Thats all I will mention at this moment , I dont want to spoil the story for anyone so enjoy reading ( and trust me you are going to enjoy it) and Suzanne Wright please keep writing awesome stories(never stop :P )

Full review to be published online in late December.

ECHOES OF FIRE is another enjoyable story in Suzanne Wright's popular "Mercury Pack" series,
which is a sister series and runs along the same timeline as her equally good "Phoenix Pack" series. In ECHOES IF FIRE, Madisyn has a secret. She suffers from touch hunger, and Bracken stumbles on her secret when he takes her home one night after an "altercation". While both have been attracted to each other they also have been annoyed and resistant to each other. However after the death of his family Backen finds her his one source of normal. When they discover they are mates, Bracken while shocked is determined to get his cat.

While Madisyn is true to her nature and reserved Bracken works to win her and prove the nay-sayers wrong. Their path is different and I liked that.

ECHOES IF FIRE is a fun read, if a little too similar in formula to the other books in the two series. Wright's fans, however, will love it.

I absolutely loved everything about this book.Suzanne wright always delivers on every aspect of her stories .The romance Suspense even humor.Bracken and Madisyn were no different They both have strong personalities and are beyond guarded So they both have to work hard to overcome that in order for their mating bond to complete.I highly recommend Echoes of Fire it has a little bit of everything and if you've read the others in the series We get to catch up with the Phoenix and Mercury pack.

“Look at me, Madisyn . Take a good long look. I’m a f*ck*ng wreck. Barelyfunctioning. How do you think I’ll handle having a mate? I’ll tell you.” He leaned forward, pressing his body against hers. “I’ll want everything from you . Actually, that’s a lie. I’ll demand it. Take it. Possess you. Own you. Be more overprotective than you can tolerate, because I’ll be totally f*cking paranoid that you’ll be taken from me."
Bracken.

4.5 Stars!

This book is the continuation of the Mercury Pack series with close ties and lots of cameo from the Phoenix Pack.. I like to read the books in order but you could pick this up as a random PNR and do ok. As part of the series, it made me so happy to see Bracken begin to heal.

I loved that Bracken and Madisyn were both a bit quirky in human and animal form. I loved that they really needed to both break down the protective walls they had constructed. These two grew and changed together and we don't often see that in the romance genre.

Loved seeing all of the pack again. Enjoyed the bit of suspense in this one. And it was really great to learn more about other shifters in this world.

Great addition to the series!

Another great addition to the Mercury Pack series, I loved this book. Bracken is feeling broken and guilty after the deaths of his family, survivors guilt is eating at him. Madisyn is a loner who struggles to let anyone in. It sounds like. Disastrous match but they compliment each other so well. Packed full of all the over possessive, protective, jealous alphaness I love, it was one of my favourite books of all the Phoenix and Mercury Pack books so far. I want more!

I did a series reread first because I just love this characters! Madisyn and Bracken are great together....I enjoyed their unconventional start, they didn’t click right away that they were mates and everything they are thrown as got them to now. There is lots of laughs as we are accustomed to with this series, action and sexy times. If you haven’t read any of this series I’d say go back to the Phoenix pack and work your way here first, you won’t be disappointed.
This was a complimentary advanced reader copy provided by the author/ publisher in exchange for a honest review via Netgalley.