I have liked several of Showalter's books. One thing I can truly say I liked about this book is, that despite the description, it isn't all about Layel and Deliah. There are several other important romances or potential romances going on. 
 Shivawn and Alyssa. Shivawn is a nymph and Alyssa is a half vampire half demon we met back in Valerian's book. Shivawn had "owned" Brenna but had given her up to another because she was the other nymph's mate. Alyssa was the unknown sister to the men who killed Shivawn's father. And at the end of Valerian's book Alyssa manages to lure Shivawn into her bed only to have him run from her. There love story is wonderful. 
 Then there is Zane and Nola who have both been used and abused and while there story doesn't amount to much in this book; I am hoping that Showalter will bring them together in the next or give them there own book. 
 Now Layel and Deliah. They are definitely hot together though I can't say they had the best love story ever. I was actually far more interested in Alyssa and Shivawn. 
 Layel is rather harsh but considering what he's been through it does make sense though I think I would have given up on him considering some of the crap he pulled. 
 Deliah is an Amazon which makes her inheritantly mistrustful of men and she's very strong. While, I like strong woman in the heroine roll, I think Deliah was too much. I've only ever liked one Amazon and that was Wonder Woman and with her it wasn't about a love story. 
 Overall I would say it is a good read but not worth keeping. I will be swapping it.