Soulfire is the first book in the Nightwing series by Juliette Cross. The Nightwing series is an adult fantasy/ urban fantasy series. I loved this book. I thought it was a great blend of action, adventure, creatures, magic and romance. I can't wait to grab a copy of book two and continue on with this series. I am kicking myself for taking so long to read it!

In Soulfire we meet our main characters Jessen and Lucius. This book features one of my very favorite tropes- the fated mates trope! When Lucius feels a pull towards a human, he discovers his mate is Jessen. Lucius is a dragon, and being mates with a human brings Jessen into his world. There are a whole lot of deep seeded conflicts between the dragons (aka morgans) and the humans, which puts Jess and Lucius right in the middle of a whole lot of conflict. Add in some awesome banter and romance, and you have one heck of a great book. I loved this one and I can't wait for more. Bring on book 2!

This is a review of the new 2018 release.

Jessen (Jess) Cade and Lucius Nightwing are on opposing sides of the conflict between humans and Morgons. Jess is part of the human aristocracy with a controlling, manipulative father, a brother walking in his footsteps, and a mouse of a mother. She only hopes her young sister gets through unscathed. Forbidden from any communication, Jess rebels and ends up in a nightclub filled with Morgons to watch a friend’s band. When all hell breaks loose, at the hands of Jess’s brother and his best friend, Jess finds herself in the protective, and sexy, arms of Lucius Nightwing.

What blooms is a romance that neither expected and Lucius tries to deny. Only – his dragon will have none of that denial. Jess belongs to him! Loyalty is tested, decisions are forced upon Jess, and those that claim to love her do some horrible things. Jess truly learns who the real monsters are, and it’s not the dragons.

Once I began this book I was hooked. I devoured it in one sitting. The story is engaging, and the characters are wonderful. I enjoyed the interactions between Jess and Lucius and loved Ella and Sorcha. Soulfire is a riveting, fast paced story told with passion. I love Juliette Cross’s writing style and the way she tells stories. Soulfire is not my first experience with this author, nor will it be the last. Her ability to create paranormal stories with romance, action and a solid plot is what keeps me coming back.

To me, this story is a lesson in judgement. Humans are wary of the Morgons and vice versa but Jess’s father and his associates take it to a whole new level. They don’t mind taking from the Morgons, but all the race is to them is a way to get richer. They don’t have any use for them. Jess, after meeting Lucius, see a side to the Morgons that the human aristocracy refused to see. For that, Jess becomes more open minded, infuriating her father. Then he does the unthinkable (you’ll have to read the book to find out what that is). Humans tend to judge others either because of upbringing, one bad situation, peer pressure, or whatever reason/excuse. We refuse to see that everyone is worthy of love, attention, and the right to live happily, regardless of who they are or where they came from. I may be reading into this book too much, but I see this book as one of hope. Jess and others have the ability to change the way humans think about Morgons and sometimes that goodness is infectious – making their world a much better place, one couple at a time.

**I did not have a change to read the first edition of this book.

I was provided a copy to read. My review and opinions are my own.

I was unable to finish the book, but thank you for the opportunity.