Nalini Singh

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her extraordinary Psy-Changeling world with a story of wild passion and darkest betrayal . . . Control. Precision. Family. These are the principles that drive Silver Mercant. At a time when the fledgling Trinity Accord seeks to unite a divided world, with Silver playing a crucial role as director of a worldwide emergency response network, wildness and chaos are the last things she needs in her life. But that's exactly what Valentin Nikolaev, alpha of the StoneWater bears, brings with him. Valentin has never met a more fascinating woman. Though Silver is ruled by Silence - her mind clear of all emotion - Valentin senses a whisper of fire around her. That's what keeps him climbing apartment buildings to be near her. But when a shadow assassin almost succeeds in poisoning Silver, the stakes become deadly serious . . . and Silver finds herself in the heart of a powerful bear clan. Her would-be assassin has no idea what their poison has unleashed . . .

Book 1

Silver Silence

The first in a brand-new story arc in Singh's "New York Times"-bestselling series. At a time when the fledgling Trinity Accord seeks to unite a divided world, there is no room in Silver Mercant's life for wildness and chaos. But that's exactly what Valentin Nikolaev, alpha of the StoneWater Bears, brings with him.

JoLee

4/5 Loved It.

I adored Silver Silence as it had a different feel with Valetin , alpha of the StoneWater Bears. He is playful, and so much fun. Still protective of his loved ones and will put them first but he does not take him self too serious. Those cubs were the cutest. Nalini Singh writes not only the best shifter heroes but also the sweetest shifter kids.

Yaneli | @aquariusbookadventures 

LOVE LOVE LOVE

I wish this book had kept going, I didn't want it to end😭

danielle bush

LOVED THIS!!
I have to say that while Slave to Sensation will always be my favorite book, each book in the series just gets better and better. I had no idea that I would love the bears so much, but OMG Valentine and his bears are quite awesome. Silver and Valentine are a great couple, and i like that while each story is its own, we get to revisit other characters. I highly recommend this... Although this could be read as a stand alone i think you would lose a lot by not reading all the books in the series.

Amanda J 

I have mixed feelings about his book. I love certain sections and hate others. I also felt there wasn't much exposition on why Silver and Valentin loved one another (view spoiler)[ I felt this especially after Silver had her emotions cut off. It seemed that she didn't love him and then all of a sudden, BAM, she loves him. I wasn't sure what to make of it (hide spoiler)]. 
I look forward to continuation of series and where Singh goes with these characters.

As the world tries to adjust after a peace accord, Silver Mercant takes center stage. As head of an aid organization reacting to rampant terrorism, she s an obvious target. But Alpha Valentin Nikolaev has already decided she s his to protect. Valentin and Silver start tracking down deadly shadow factions that want to undermine the Trinity Accords. Diverse and fascinating world-building are on full display along with a bumped up level of humor in the face of adversity. -- Jessica Trotter for LibraryReads.

Judy Hudgins

Logical, emotions under control at all times, Silver is forced to take refuge with the StoneWater Bear clan. What happens when cold logic meets warm and furry? I so want a teddy bear! From Russia!

Manda

Long

Having not Ben we this last week you would think a book would help pass the time but this one is long and slow moving hormone of my favourites sadly.

Lacey

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Nalini Singh is hands down my PNR Queen. Every time I pick up a book by her, she amazes me with her intricate world-and character-building. Her books are seriously the best – and as soon as I finished Silver Silence, I knew it was going straight near the top as one of my favorite NS books of all time. It’s up there with Heart of Obsidian and Kiss of Snow, and if you know me, you know how obsessed I am with those books. So to say I loved Silver Silence would be a huge understatement. NS blew me away with this incredible read. She took me back to the early books that made me fall in love with the Psy-Changeling series, where the romance was a much heavier factor that they were in the newer books. Not to say I don’t love the recent books too, but I missed the original feel of the older books. NS gives that feel back to us in spades, mostly in the form of a gorgeous, charming bear alpha who is determined to win the heart of his Psy.

“Have you thought about my offer?” he asked, the laughter still in his eyes.
“The answer remains the same,” Silver said as a burn spread through her chest. “I do not wish to go have ice cream with you.”
“It’s really good ice cream.”

StoneWater alpha Valentin Nikolaev knew from the moment he met Silver Mercant, she was his and he was hers. But this bear alpha is smart and charming, so his courtship of his mate is a COURTSHIP. His months-long courtship has him showing up at her apartment at odd hours, much to Silver’s annoyance – Valentin is a bear she just can’t get rid of or avoid. But when Silver ends up poisoned one morning during an unexpected visit from the bear alpha, Valentin steps up his game to protect the one woman meant for him… all while still trying to win her over.

“Solnyshko moyo.” A kiss to the dampness of her neck as he roughly spoke words whose meaning had deepened to raw intimacy with a simple change in order.
Sun of my heart. Sunshine of my life.

The slow burn romance between Silver and Valentin was DIVINE. I was in PNR heaven reading about all the ways Valentin tried to endear himself to Silver, and Silver not giving him the time of day… much. Valentin is one determined bear alpha who does so many adorable things I was swooning and giggling like crazy the whole story (he tells her to call him her teddy bear!!!). Silver is her own amazing, badass character who I’m so happy got her own story. If you loved the earlier Psy-Changeling books, or are just looking for a darn good PNR read, you absolutely must read this book.

“I love you, Valyusha.”
“I’ll be your teddy bear anytime, Starlight.” Taking her hand, he pressed it to the bass beat of his heart. “It’s yours. Forever and always.”

I have to say it. I can’t hold it back anymore… but BEARS ARE MY NEW FAVORITE CHANGELINGS!!!! I love Valentin and Silver – Starlight and her teddy bear – but I have to be honest and tell you that the bear changelings are half the reason why I love this book so, so much. They are playful, ridiculous, party-animals, charming, sneaky – the bear clan had so much personality it was literally overflowing over the pages. I adored the bears so freaking much. They are without a doubt my new favorite changelings (sorry, DarkRiver and SnowDancer!) because honestly, if I were a changeling, I’d obviously be a bear. (Also, I’ve never used as many bear emojis as I have after reading this book.)

If you’ve never read the Psy-Changeling series (what are you doing with yourself), you can still absolutely read Silver Silence on its own. I don’t recommend it, mainly because of how incredible the original series is and how much better you’ll understand the Psy-Changeling world if you read it, especially in this second arc. I know fifteen books can be daunting, but trust me, once you start Nalini Singh, you won’t be able to stop. Either way, if you’ve read the series or not, you have to read Silver Silence and experience the wonder that is bear changelings!

Thanks to the publisher for generously providing me an ARC to review.

Quotes are taken from the ARC and are subject to change in the final version.

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