Imlay's Cure by Stormy Glenn and Lynn Hagen is the third book in the Lady Blue Crew series.

Imlay paid the Lady Blue handsomely to transport him to another world, but he never expected to find his mate, Livewire. Imlay was never interested in intimate relationships because he thought they were a waste of time. Livewire didn't think he could stand another minute near Imlay without claiming his mate, so he got permission to take a leave of absence and the Lady Blue would pick him up on the trip back, after they dropped off Imlay. Livewire had to see Imlay one more time and couldn't stop himself from taking one kiss to last him for the rest of his life. Imlay was held in a trance after the kiss, and when he comes out of it, it was too late to bring Livewire back. Imlay immediately decides to stay of the ship and can't wait to see Livewire again. Unfortunately, when they return, they can't locate him. The crew refuses to give up. When they find Livewire and another man, Adwaka, badly beaten, Imlay knows that Livewire will need time and love to get him through the pain that lies ahead. Will Imlay's love be enough to heal Livewire? Who is the stranger and will the Lady Blue Crew survive what lies ahead?

It was fascinating to experience the changes in Imlay as he came to terms with his feelings for Livewire. It must have been difficult to go from being so self-contained, to caring for the well-being of someone else more than your own. I enjoy the many differing personalities of the mates, especially Gigi as he enlisted the other mates in his many schemes, driving their lovers crazy while trying to protect them from themselves! Livewire is very funny as he treats the Lady Blue as if she is alive. But for him, she probably is, since he's an engineer. I'm always surprised at how the paranormal aspects of the story sneak up on the reader and manifest in ways that you'd never expect. As the Lady Blue seeks to find out who is trying to capture/kill them, the depths of the mystery remain hidden while they struggle to survive.

Reviewed by: Teresa