Dept. 57: Crystal Captive

Title: Dept. 57: Crystal Captive
Author: Lynne Connolly
Publisher: Loose Id
Publisher URL: http://www.loose-id.com/
ISBN: 978-1-59632-896-9
Genre: Paranormal/Shape-shifter
Nymph Rating: 4.5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Goddess Minx

Nicole is working at getting back to the head reporter job at the Gossip Magazine. She was blamed for disclosing information after doing an interview, but was not the one who leaked the story to the press. Now she is on an assignment that will either break or make her career. When she intrudes on Dominici for an interview, at his beach retreat, mesmerized by him, she can only tell him the truth about her reason for being there. With her insecurities in full bloom regarding their relationship, Nicole second-guesses herself at every turn.

Dominici Serafino is a shape-shifting dragon who works for Department 57, and he has serious trust issues. Then enters Nicole, who steals his heart, and neither of them has realize what is happening to them…. they are falling in love. He is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her from the Department, and feels the needs to be close to her. Because of his distrust in people, it’s harder for him to put his trust in Nicole with each story she has published.

Depart. 57: Crystal Captive is a fabulous story and I really enjoyed reading every page of this book! I was pleasantly surprised when two of the villains from previous books showed up and glad to have the renewed connection. These people are causing serious problems for all Talents that are employed by Department 57. There were some secrets revealed in this book about the villains, which allowed me a greater understanding of who the characters are.

The attraction between Dominici and Nicole is explosive from the beginning and only heated up more, the longer they are together. Lynne Connolly has done a wonderful job of continuing this intriguing series, with mysterious villains who seem to be able to get away, and couples that come together in love. I look forward to the next book in the series.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play, dubious consent, exhibitionism, and sex in partially shifted form, violence, and voyeurism.