WOW WOW WOW!!! I absolutely loved Evette’s first book in the Council Trilogy, THE OTHERS, and was eagerly awaiting the second installment and it did. not. disappoint. This book continues the saga of a group of witches, vampires, fairies, and time walkers (oh my!)- as they try to keep control and keep humanity intact. Vampires have always been my weakness (thank you Queen Anne Rice) and brothers William and Josef keep it going. The temptation and tension is strong with the trio of Olivia and the brothers. (Team Josef!) Incoming Council leader, Nikola is playing dirty (we get werewolf security!) and the group is working to diffuse his power. 
Those last 60 pages!!! Drumming my fingers and waiting for the final chapter of this trilogy!! 
They can probably be read as standalones but I personally would recommend starting from the beginning to get all the background.