Considering I have been taking my time with this book and the events that happened since I requested this book and till today, I do not want to review the book since it has been pulled (I believe) and due to author's behaviour towards readers and reviewers.

Will not be reviewing due to the book being pulled for the authors abuse and racism which is inexplicable and should not be tolerated

Predatory is the third book in the Port Lewis Witches series, this time following leopard shifter Donovan Quinn. The novel mainly focuses on Donovan and Tyler's relationship, which was quite interesting, It's kind of like friends to lovers, but with a lot of kinks. And while their relationship seemed a little unhealthy in other books, thankfully in this one we find out that it's not: their relationship is completely consensual with safe words. Which is important.

I enjoyed the plot, but this wasn't the best in the series. Unbroken is still the best for me because I love demon romances. Predatory was very angsty but soft too.

Unexpectedly, this was my favorite of the series so far. I could relate to Donovan, and enjoyed the character development for Tyler.

With each book in this series, I fall more and more in love with the characters. Highly recommend to fans of contemporary fantasy.

This books picks up right where the previous one left off, so highly recommended to read the prior books in the series first. This one deals with a different relationship than the first two, though so could theoretically be read alone. I think my biggest issue with this book was I didn't think the couple really worked well. I get that it was a matched weaknesses kind of thing, but I just... didn't really feel it. I enjoyed the previous books in the series much more. Even so, the plot is interesting enough that I would more than likely read a sequel.

I really felt for Donovon here and just wanted to shake Tyler so many tiiiimes. But we got to understand Tyler a bit too. My heart was in my throat so many times cuz the author is so good at writing emotional scenes.

This one continues from book 2's events so i would suggest reading the first two books to know what'a going on.

We also get the whole gang here:Ryderrr, Liam, and Christy too. Their circle dy amics are fascinating as always because everything seems to be going wrong at once and seeing how each person deals with it is such a key insight into their personalities.


The excerpt from book 4 shows that we get Tyler's pov next and I cant wait cuz he'a such a complicated character

I'd start to say that i haven't read the previous books, wich made me a little confused since it's lots of characters that has their own stories in the other books. That being said it's alright to be read as a standalone about Tyler and Donovan, and whilst i sometimes did not agree with their relationship and how Tyler treated Donovan, they grew and learned about each other and opened up through out the book. I think myself i want to read the previous ones, some time.

Predatory: Port Lewis Witches, Book 3
by Brooklyn Ray
due 6-23-2019
NineStar Press
4.5/5.0

#netgalley. #Predatory

Trigger warning: mature readers. Rough Sex. SM roleplay, hot wax play and extreme sex.

I am absolutely fascinated by Donovan and Tyler's sexual relationship and their open exploration of fantasy, erotica and desire. The sex is exciting and hot, but also respectful and safe. This series keeps getting better and I find myself totally invested in Donovan and Tyler. Both so opposite, yet so "familiar". The use of familiars is brilliantly done, adding dimension to the both of them and their sexuality. Their openness and willingness to learn and grow as a couple is refreshing.
I recommend this series to anyone interested in male to male erotica, or is looking for a fresh mystical story with bold sex play.
Thanks to NineStar and the author for sending this requested e-book ARC for review.

Predatory picks up pretty much immediately where Undertow ended, and while Donovan is the new POV character and thus opens up a whole new arc about his own magic and his relationship with Tyler, it's definitely not a standalone.

The Port Lewis Witches series's overall arc is getting more important. Victor and Michael from Unbroken appear, and while their part isn't so big that you wouldn't understand it if you hadn't read that, I still strongly recommend the book!

I liked Donovan from the first time he appeared in Darkling. He's the youngest of the circle and struggling with his magic, mainly with the Were Leopard inside him. There's also a bit of uncertainty about his earth magic, but that was barely mentioned.

Despite the overarching plot, the main focus of the novella lies on Donovan and Tyler's relationship. The previous books have hinted at it being extremely toxic, which it wasn't, though it also wasn't entirely healthy.
They are kinky, and while they do have communication issues their kink is well negotiated with several safewords in place.
Overall I enjoyed them a lot as a couple.

The previous books in the seris have a bit of a world building problem, which wasn't really resolved in Predatory, but it's barely noticable anymore. I'm enjoying the setting a lot and each book establishes the setting more and more, though there still could be a bit more background information. Predatory does very well in this area, for example with Donovan going to his normal classes in one scene, and I loved seeing these witches and their culture in non-magical day-to-day life and situations!!!!

As usual, the frequent sex scenes were superbly written. There was quite a bit of angst around the main relationship and the plot and more, but it never got overwhelming.

Content warnings include: sex on-page, BDSM (impact play, pain play, bodage), graphic injury (broken bones, bruising), mentions of: murder, drug abuse, death of a sibling, domestic violence (parent beating child.)

Let me tell you about the Port Lewis Witches Series. I love it! First… I read Unbroken and was intrigued by Victor the witch-come-demon who seduces new Port Lewis resident, Michael Gates. When Michael first moves to Port Lewis, he doesn’t know much about the town or what goes on there. The two of them become entangled in a passionate, dangerous love affair … and they discover all kinds of dark, underhanded, magical business is going on. What I didn’t realize when I read Unbroken was that it was basically a novella about two side characters. I don’t want to sell them short, because they are great, but I wasn’t aware of how wild and expansive the cast of characters in Port Lewis is.

Ninestar press was kind enough to send me Darkling and Undertow so that I could catch up before I read the most recent installment. I loved these two books.

Let me tell you, this series is well worth the time you’ll invest to read the entire thing. In Darkling, Ray introduces the reader to Ryder. Ryder has a lot of secrets, and his partner, Liam – a water mage and storm wielder – knows some of those secrets – others will blindside him. Ryder comes from a family of Necromancers. It’s a divisive history to live with and Ryder has struggled with all his family members. Born a fire-witch, Ryder can feel the darkness within him that is fighting for dominance. The closer Ryder and Liam become, the more their energies feed off one another.

The cast of characters is rounded out by Christy the psychic who is an absolute sweetheart, circle leader – Tyler who is an air-mage with a volatile temper, Donovan who is a new witch with earth-based powers. When Ryder and Liam become “tethered”, the group pulls together to try and get to the bottom of what is going on within their magical circle. They should be defending each other, supporting each other but it seems that all of them have secrets they are keeping.

The second installment in the series is Undertow and focusses on Liam. Liam hears the heart-stopping cry of a Kelpie one night while he’s down near the ocean, and it stirs up something inside him that threatens his existence. This story is difficult to describe because I found myself unable to put it down. I was wrapped up in wanting to understand what was going on with Liam, his family, More is revealed about Ryder’s family, and the circle is strained to the breaking point. Liam is given a prophecy that he can’t even imagine fulfilling because it might mean giving up everything he loves.

This brings me to the newest installment of the Port Lewis Witches series: Predatory. In this tale, Ray focuses on Donovan Quinn. Donovan is the newest of the witches. Donovan is entangled in a relationship with Tyler. I say entangled because their relationship is a little insane. I was fascinated by the power imbalance between the two of them and the undertow of emotion and affection that was almost painful to read about.

Undertow ends with a terrible incident that polarizes the circle, and Predatory picks up with people divided over what to do to try and appease the wounded parties. One of the problems that keeps cropping up is that the progression fo Donovan’s magical prowess seems to have stalled. He can sense that there is something raging inside him and feels as though he’s moments from losing control.

Tyler and Donovan’s relationship is one of the most interesting I’ve read in a very long time. The dynamic between these two is absolutely scorching, a little frightening and sometimes heart-breaking. I loved these two boys and would gladly read an entire series just about them! thank you, Brooklyn Ray, for writing one of the most unique and original couples I’ve read in a long time!

This series has a well-rounded set of diverse characters. They’re fully developed and I fell in love with them all for different reasons. They’re delightfully magical, and no one is pure-good or pure-evil which I loved. This is a complex tale, but don’t let that stop you from beginning the journey. I’m delighted to see that there is another book coming in this series.

Predatory is available for pre-order from NineStar Press on June 21! You’ve got time to pick up the other books and catch up!

Predatory is a fantastic part of a series and the first I have read. The writing is good and the characters are well developed. I will have to go back and read the rest of this series.