Myla by Moonlight by Inez Kelley
Paranormal Romance
September 8, 2009
Ebook/Print 272 Pages
Samhain

Why I read: Author asked for review

Favorite Quote: A word formed in her mind. A word she had no purpose for but it teased her, made her want to explore every meaning of it. It was an action and a thing, a request and a response, a thrill and a fear. The word was desire.

Prince Taric has always had a protector, a guardian literally within him. From the moment of his birth, his mother magically created Myla, a woman who lives inside of him and is to stay with him all his life. When danger is imminent, Myla is able to come out of the scar on his side and take a human form. She is lethal, deadly, and will keep Taric safe at all costs. When she is inside of him she feels his emotions and can sense when danger is near.

On one such occasion, Taric is getting a bit frisky with a bar maid. Unbeknownst to him this bar maid is an assassin and just before a knife goes in his back, Myla appears to save his life. But the knife cuts Myla. This is the first time Taric has seen her bleed. He suddenly realizes he can not just take this woman for granted. And a “woman” is what he sees now. All of a sudden he sees her for the beauty for what she is. Myla sees Taric as a grown man now, and something in their odd relationship changes. Myla knows if she stays in the human realm for too long, her powers start to diminish. Devoted to protect Taric, she refuses to stay out for too long. Taric can’t get his mind off Myla, but also knows as the prince and next in line for the throne, he must have an heir so the legacy doesn’t turn over to his family’s nemesis. Knowing Myla is not actually real person, she most likely would not be able to bear children.

When Taric’s family is threatened by their rivals, seeped in revenge, a battle is on the horizon. Myla has much to do to keep Taric safe, and Taric has much to do to convince Myla they are destined to be together.

Myla by Moonlight is the first I have ever read by Inez Kelley and I was pleasantly surprised. Taric is definitely an alpha male that likes his women, but when he finally sees Myla for what she is, his lust turns fiercely towards her. Their romance is very hot and Inez Kelly devotes many pages to it. I love that it is not rushed, and that she really draws out each scene giving us plenty of detail to their sexual escapades.

Taric and Myla have a unique relationship because she has been a part of him his entire life. She has been an adult his entire life, so she has watched him grow into the man he is today. I was a bit thrown off by Taric’s sudden interest in her. Not only his interest but he starts questioning why she is his guardian to begin with. It just seemed like he should have been questioning this his whole life – why now? He does ask himself the same question – wondering if he really sees her now because he noticed she was bleeding and maybe there is a chance she won’t always be there. I also thought her powers were not always clearly outlined. I never quite understood exactly what she could “see” while inside Taric. Just emotions? Sometimes it felt like more. Later, we learn she can foreshadow too, which seems like it would come in handy at all times.

Overall though, Myla by Moonlight has a solid villain and a very sweet, sexy, and at times heartbreaking romance. I look forward to her next book, Salome at Sunrise out this month with Carina Press.

Rating: 3.5/5

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