Product Description

Mael and Cian are back in this sequel to The Prince's Angel! Mael has finally decided to declare Cian his consort, and plans to announce it to his court. While this may cause dissention in the vampire ranks, the two lovers have far worse problems. A demon summoned by Memnet, a rogue vampire, and dirty deals lead to nothing but trouble, and might even kill the pair if they aren't careful. Add in a forbidden love between Brandon and Mael's alchemist Cornelius, who already knew Brandon was the one man he couldn't have, the return of Selena, a vampire Cian doesn't trust, and a very wily archangel, and Mael and Cian have a recipe for disaster. Only Cian has Mael's back in the shifting political world of court, which worsens day by day as Mael realizes there's a traitor somewhere in his own court. Through it all, it's the love between Mael and Cian that keeps them going, even when things are at their worst. Can they survive the murky underworld of the creatures who inhabit the night, or will the forces seeking to tear them apart finally succeed?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #474675 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Customer Reviews

Vamps, Demons and Angels
When we last left Prince Mael Black and his angel Cian Carmichael at the end of The Prince's Angel they had defeated the plans of Memnet, a dangerous elder vampire and his Daughter Selena, who had tried to kill Mael, was dead. However, in the intervening time between the two books a lot has happened and there is now an even bigger threat. Memnet has summoned a powerful demon, Zalael, to kill Cian and Mael as well as Diocourides, head of the Romanorum and creator of all vampires.

When Archangel Michael appears in Mael's Court to inform him and Cian of this threat he has a new chosen consort with him, someone whom they know well - Selena, returned from the dead and reborn as an angel. Mael and Cian must accept Selena's help if they want to defeat Memnet and Zalael as she is the only one who knows what to expect from her Father.

With the looming threat in the background Mael wastes no time in proclaiming Cian as his Companion. This does not sit well with his court and some members of the Romanorum who are uneasy about a vampire hunter being the Companion of the Prince of London. Mael's Son Christian is despatched to deliver a message to him to rescind the proclamation even though it has been accepted by Diocourides and the Romanorum. In the meantime Memnet and Zalael have managed to infiltrate the security in Mael's Court.

This sequel does not just wrap up the original story, it gives a whole new meaning to the words "let the games begin" as villains who are just as powerful as our heroes demonstrate their awesome power, and the ensuing conflicts remind me of war games. Fans of the first book who have waited so long for the sequel will not be disappointed: they will be amazed at the ingenious plot and the sustained level of suspense throughout the story.

This book is about vampires so there is considerable blood play and the final battle totally devastates Mael as he tries to rebound from the most crushing blow of all. But the love between Cian and Mael transcends everything.

The characterizations are superb as usual, the pace and action are incredible and the secondary characters really come alive in this book even more than in The Prince's Angel. The young ghoul Brandon and Cornelius, Mael's Magician, anger Mael when he discovers their love for each other and their punishment may have dire consequences, which adds to the complicated story line.

And The Two Shall Become One creates a world filled with vampires, demons and angels which is surprisingly emotional at times. The lovemaking is passionate, delicious, romantic and erotic and is as hot as anything we have read before by this writing team as they leave no emotion unturned. The story is complex, rich in detail, powerful and suspenseful but also extremely violent as is expected of the genre and there are many layers and surprises. This writing team is very talented and imaginative and the story flows effortlessly and seamlessly - it is an incredible adrenalin rush.

Fans of the first book won't want to miss its exciting conclusion.

The outstanding writing in this book has one downside - how can Mychael Black and Shayne Carmichael top this?

Mael and Cian
Black, Mychael and Shayne Carmichael. "And the Two Shall Become One", Torquere Press, 2008.

Mael and Cian

Amos Lassen

Mael has decided to declare Cian his consort and is preparing to announce this to his court. He realizes that not all of the vampires might find this to their liking but there are more serious problems than that. Memnet, a rogue vampire, has evil plans for the two and this science fiction novel is filled with all kinds of intrigues. There is a lot of blood here and there is a devastating battle. It is a world that is filled with demons, angels and vampires with lots of emotion and a lot of sex. I am not sure that I understand the attraction of these vampire gay novels and the whole genre seems to be quite overdone. However here the writing is quite good and the sex is quite hot. The story is a compelling tale and it appears that the younger generations like these kinds of stories. Black and his co-writer Carmichael have vivid imaginations and together they are able to tell quite a story.

And the Two Shall Become One
Rogue vampire Memnet, has summoned a powerful and evil demon to destroy Cian Carmichael and Mael Black. Mael, the vampire Prince of London and his lover Cian, an angel, sorcerer and vampire hunter for the Prince of Heaven Michael, have a rough road ahead of them. Most do not approve of their relationship, but the love between them is strong. Is it strong enough to withstand the pressure around them and the threat of a demon? An old enemy has changed sides, but can she be trusted? And, will young vampire Brandon and Mael's mage, Cornelius, finally be able to express their love, or will they have to live their lives without each other's embrace? The next chapter in Mael and Cian's lives is even more dangerous than before.

And the Two Shall Become One is the sequel to Black and Carmichael's The Prince's Angel. Cian and Mael's intense relationship is solidified in And the Two Shall Become One. All of the passion and love that sizzles between them is expressed even more. With every kiss and caress, Mael and Cian prove they are meant to be. Along with romance and very hot sex, And the Two Shall Become One is a compelling story where evil villains carry out their gruesome deeds with deadly consequences. It's an intriguing and well written storyline. Luckily, the story of the prince's angel is not done yet. I look forward to the next chapter in their lives!

Nannette
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