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4.5 stars!
You would think that after 15 books in this series, plus a whole heap of novellas, that it may be running out of steam. But nope! Book #16 in the Midnight Breed series, and this book is just as exciting and unexpected as its predecessors, with a beautifully passionate and emotional love story. I loved it, and was hooked from start to finish!
I am loving this second story arc featuring the children of the original couples of the series, and this time, it’s Rafe’s turn. Rafe Malebranche is the son of Dante and Tess (from book #2 in the series, Kiss of Crimson). A fierce warrior for the Order just like his friends and his father before him, Rafe is still reeling from a devastating betrayal in the last book that almost saw his friends and family killed. Now out on his own, he is desperate for revenge and is hunting for the evil organisation known as Opus Nostrum, making connections to a local gang as part of his plan to get close to the bad guys.
Devony is a woman who has lost everything and is living a secret life. She’s a member of the Breed – a Daywalker – pretending to be a human for the gang she has infiltrated while gathering information in her search for the very same organisation that Rafe is hunting for. She is strong, intelligent, powerful and fiercely determined, and I absolutely love her! Rafe’s arrival terrifies her though, as he is the only one who can out her for what she truly is, but she soon finds an unexpected ally in the gorgeous warrior when they realise that they have the same ultimate goal.
Teaming up to share information and protect each other’s backs, Rafe and Devony soon discover that they have more in common than just their enemy, sharing a sizzling attraction that is seriously intense.
“Ah, fuck,” he uttered raggedly against her lips.
“This wasn’t supposed to happen. You weren’t supposed to happen, Devony.”
She hadn’t been prepared for him, either.
Their working partnership soon becomes so much more as their chemistry ignites and they find themselves falling and falling hard for each other. It’s sexy, intense and full of feels, and I freaking loved watching it happen for them! It’s such a beautiful, emotional, swoony romance, and if you thought Dante was a sensational romantic hero, just wait until you meet his son…. Damn!
“You’re not alone anymore,” he uttered, his deep voice raw with tenderness…and desire.
“Make me believe it, Rafe.”
The danger increases when the two of them come to the attention of the very organisation they are hunting, and when devastating secrets are revealed, it’s all about to go down.
It’s no great surprise, but I loved this book. Another wonderful mix of action, intrigue, romance and paranormal badassery. It’s everything that I love about this world, and Rafe and Devony’s story is a wonderful addition to the series. I love them individually, I love them as a couple, and I love the interactions with the characters that we have come to love through the earlier books.
Another fantastic read from Ms Adrian, and I can’t wait for what I assume is Micah (Tegan & Elise son)’s book next!
4.5 stars!
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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