The Things We Lose

Mystical Markings, Book 2

By: BL Maxwell

Narrated by: Allen Jeffries

Dane Jones has been touched by the spirit world. Once his powers were awakened by a cursed object, he tried to find peace with them. But the forces from beyond don’t play by the rules, and soon he’s wondering why he thought he had any hope of control over them.

Griff Warren loves Dane, and no matter how weird things may seem, he’ll always be there for him. But strange occurrences make him question if Dane’s keeping a secret, or if there’s more to the strange marks Dane bears.

Dane and Griff are thrown into more supernatural trouble than they can handle, and Janis, their psychic guide, knows it. She arranges for help from The Running Scared Paranormal guys and two strangers from the morgue, Bran and Jordan. First, they’ll lose their abilities, next they’ll have their powers challenged, and if they can’t stop what has been put into motion, no one will survive.

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Wonderful story!

I really enjoyed this story and loved the continued connection between Dane and Griff. They are so close and really listen to each other and the dogs love them both too. The fact that they are feeling a pull from the vail is a bit off putting, but it’s even worse when it’s the evil forces that are pulling. These men were lucky enough to have strong friends who help them stay safe and alive and stop the evil witch and end her life. I really enjoyed this story and I recommend this story to everyone who loves mm mystery stories with a happy ending too.

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Power of Friendship

I loved the book and the audiobook brought the warm feelings I had for Dane and Griff. The guys from Running Scared help out, as well as Bran Jordan. Cool when other series cross over and the reader / listener gets to reminisce about past events. As well as what will happen in the future.

The narrator Allen Jeffries is growing on me and I enjoyed this listen.

Great story

The Things We Lose is the second book in the Mystical Markings series. This book follows Dane and Griff in another haunting adventure. I love Dane and Griff together. I love the way the story is told. The world building and character development is well done. I love seeing the old and new characters in this story. I really enjoy a good paranormal story and this is a good one. BL Maxwell is an amazing author and I look forward more books by her. If you get the audio narration, Allen Jeffries does a wonderful job of narrating this series. He makes the change in characters seamlessly. I can't wait to listen to the next book. I would definitely recommend this book and series.

The Things We Lose

Dane was touched by the paranormal once a year before when he was with a paranormal group. His powers that he didn't know he had were awakened. Griff loves Dane and has been hair nothing out of the ordinary has happened in the year they have been together. But then strange events start to happen. Griff cones home from work one evening to find his front door open and the dogs outside. But no Dane. He runs in and discovers the bathroom door locked and calls for Dane. It seems the insanity from last year has returned and with it a secret Dane had been keeping from him. A witch who had been absent for a few years is back searching for a notebook. Now she's focused on them and their friends. Will they be able to outwit her?
Alan Jeffries is a remarkable narrator who catches the essence of each character.

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Traitor Revealed

This is a good follow-up to book one. We get some answers to questions raised before and get to find out who's a traitor amongst the group. I enjoyed reading this very much. I enjoyed this story even more while listening to the audiobook. The great narration by Allen Jeffries really helps to bring the story to life.

I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion

The supernatural evil never ends!!!

This is book 2 in the Mystical Markings series by BL Maxwell. When I saw this pop-up on Booksprout I had to grab it before it was gone. I listened to the first book, in the series, on Audible and I enjoyed it enough to want to hear more. Grabbing this story was a no brainer.

The narrator takes a little bit of getting used to, with his OTT narration, but once you start getting into the story you get used to his style. If I listened to this series narrated by someone else it just wouldn't be the same.

Dane and Griff are getting pummeled again, Dane is like a big old spirit magnet. Can't wait to see what's in-store for these guys.

Battling the bad guys, cute dogs, new friends, old friends, knowing someone is there to take care of you through it all

Loved it

I loved this book. Allen Jeffries' voice really brings this story to life. The Things We Lose is a amazing story. Dane Jones has powers that were awoken by a cursed object. He and Griff get into supernatural trouble that is to big for them. Will they survive the obstacles they face.