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4 fun, sexy, exciting stars!

The second book in The Dark In You series continues the story of Harper and Knox from Burn.

Quick recap: Harper is a demon from a small, cunning lair who works as a tattoo artist in the human world. Knox is one of the most powerful demons in existence, leader of his own lair and a successful billionaire in both the human and demon worlds. In the first book of the series Harper and Knox met and discovered they were anchors – psychically bonded to make each other stronger and to ground each other, providing protection from the threat of their inner demons taking over and turning them rogue. But more than just anchors, they discovered that they had an intense physical and emotional connection and they fell in love and were mated – to the absolute shock of the rest of the demon world.

This book picks up shortly after the first. Harper and Knox are together, committed and happy, but they are still adjusting to life together. Harper’s whole world has changed now that she is co-leader of a demon lair and mated to the most powerful and mysterious demons in the US. All she wants is a life with the man she loves – she’s not interested in the power or prestige that comes from being with somebody like him, but it’s not as simple as that. And then there’s the throng of Knox’s ex-lovers who believe that he will soon tire of Harper, and who try their best to push her away and keep themselves a part of his life. There’s only so much a woman can deal with, and thank God Harper has the wonderful strength and sarcastic wit that Suzanne Wright gives to all of her heroines. Her sense of humour is wickedly brilliant, and her comebacks had me laughing out loud.

“Do you really want to take me the fuck on, Belinda? I honestly hope you do. I have a lot of tension to work off. Smacking the shit out of you would really help with that.”

God I love Harper! Despite all that she’s dealing with, she doesn’t let stupid insecurities get to her. She’s strong and confident and she just goes along, doing things her own way and trusting that her relationship with Knox is strong enough to endure.

Knox may be an all-powerful badass, but he is thrilled to have Harper in his life. She has very quickly become everything to him, and he is revelling in being with her and introducing her into his world. But the man who is used to getting his way in everything is still figuring out how to deal with a sassy, independent woman who won’t bend to his every whim. And when a member of his own lair starts to turn rogue, with his deadly focus seemingly aimed towards Knox and his mate, his already over-protective nature becomes extreme.

“I want to shield you. Protect you. Fucking possess you … But never change you.”

It’s a balancing act for Harper and Knox as they work through it all, and with two such strong and stubborn personalities, there are lots of fireworks to be had (and that translates to the bedroom as well, because… DAYUM this book is SO freaking HOT!!!). But they are committed to their life together and I love that there is no stupid behaviour or unnecessary drama. They want each other, they love each other, they’re committed, and that’s it. Fantastic stuff!

“You’re fucking everything to me. Don’t ever think differently.”

But while all of this is happening, a new and dangerous threat is secretly building which could destroy everything that they have found together.

I really loved this book. It’s funny, sexy, romantic and intriguing with a nice amount of action and excitement and wonderful character dynamics. Knox’s sentinels and Harper’s friends and family all play a big part in the story, and I loved their involvement. The banter and wisecracks are continued over from the previous book and built upon further, and I really enjoyed the developing relationships. There is lots of laughter and fun throughout the story and it’s such a fun read, underpinned with a sense of darkness for all that the characters are facing, but it’s Harper and Knox and their relationship that carry this book, and I loved every moment of it.

4 stars.

Advanced Review Copy generously provided by author in exchange for an honest review.