Shona Husk has another winner on her hands! KISS OF THE GOBLIN PRINCE is the second in Husk's fabulous Shadowland series and a must read for all lovers of dark things everywhere!

Following The Goblin King, KISS OF THE GOBLIN PRINCE complimented the series in a way that I didn't quite imagine it could. Where Goblin King was dark and sensual I found that the innocence of Goblin Prince and the mystery surrounding Dai were more than enough to keep him in my heart and keep me wishing he had so much more.

KISS OF THE GOBLIN PRINCE is the story of Dai, brother to the goblin King. The brothers and some of their family were cursed centuries ago to live as goblins and serve the masters who called them. Forced to complete horrible deeds Dai has endured more than any man should. Yet he stood beside Roan and kept them both from turning complete goblin until the very end.

There are many things that the two have shared, yet Dai has kept far too many secrets from Roan. The death of their sister, the scars that he wears on his body, and the magic that he holds inside him are just a few of the things Dai has never been able to share with anyone. Finding himself back in the real world was a thought that had never entered his mind, yet here he is watching Roan live a complete and full life. He has been watching Roan love, watching him smile, and watching the world pass himself by. Dai's only interest lies in unlocking the magic that lies inside him and understanding the threads that connect our lives.

Since the death of her husband Amanda has been a woman on her own. She gave birth to their daughter alone, she has raised her alone, and it has just been the two of them ever since. When she lays eyes on her Dai King her whole world begins to change. Amanda had never imagined that one man could be so alluring, so sexy, and so dark all rolled into one. There is just no way this guy was for real, but like a prince come to life Dai King brings back feelings that Amanda were long forgotten. Feelings that every woman should know, unfortunately Amanda has too many of her own troubles to add a man into the pile.

The battle for her daughter's life is an everyday reality, Brigit suffers from a very strong case of asthma and Amanda must constantly be on her guard to protect and save her little girl. There is just no room for Dai in her life at least that is what she keeps telling herself. Yet Amanda finds that every time she is with him she wants to see him again. Everything she learns about him makes her want to know more, but Dai is holding some very dark secrets. Between the two of them there is enough grief, pain, and worry to keep their hearts at bay. Can she risk everything for happiness? Will Dai be willing to take the same chance on love?

The only complaint that I could make about this book is that it lacks the luster and steam of Goblin King. So if you are looking for the romance scenes they are not really here. If you are looking for more goblins from the Shadowlands, more Dai, and more falling in love you have come to the right place. As Dai's story goes I wouldn't have had the book any other way.