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4 short but still action-packed, sexy and badass stars
This is a solid novella that is romantic and exciting with lots of paranormal action, and Max and Sarah’s story fits nicely into the Dark Protector world.
Max’s role in the series so far has primarily been that of Janie’s guard. A big, dangerous vampire who is fiercely protective of his charge and who is happy to play go fish and have his nails painted by a 4 year old. What’s not to love?
Sarah has recently escaped from a mental institution and is on the run. She was admitted by her brother after she witnessed a violent murder by Kurjans (the vampire enemy) which, of course, nobody believed when she tried to explain. But the plot thickens because her brother is an evil, psychopathic ass who wants her out of the way so that he can declare her incompetent and claim their grandfather’s pharmaceutical company for himself.
In damage control mode after Sarah’s very public sharing of information about vampires, and wanting access to the research her company is conducting, Max comes in as part of a vampire team to save Sarah. But he wasn’t expecting her to be a potential mate for his race, and he certainly wasn’t expecting the intense attraction that they share.
“Sarah” … “I’m going to roll you over, and you’re going to sleep.”
“Why?”
“Because the other option is in two seconds, you’re going to be flat on your back, getting fucked within an inch of your life. You’re not ready for that.”
I really enjoyed this story! Max is a total alpha but an absolute sweetheart, and I love that we got a quick glimpse of him pre-Janie so that we got to see the shift from cold, ruthless killer to caring protector
“You don’t seem like a snuggler.”
“Ah sweetheart. I’ve been known to snuggle, cuddle, wipe away crocodile tears, and even buy Band-Aids decorated with ponies. I’m harmless.”
And Sarah is a great heroine. Her power of psychometry is pretty badass (and is certainly helpful in identifying bad guys and uncovering secret plots), and despite all that she goes through, she manages to keep her wits about her. She understandably freaks out when she discovers what Max is, but she’s strong enough to stand up to him and she bravely accepts him and his world, and all that he means to her.
The romance is extremely fast moving, but it’s a novella so that’s to be expected, but even with the shortness of the story, the chemistry between Max and Sarah is fantastic! They have some steamy hot encounters, and more than that, you can feel a connection between them, and in such a short read, that’s really well done.
Like the rest of the books in this series, there’s a great blend of action, romance and sex, and this book fits nicely into the overarching storyline which features the ongoing battle between the vampires and the Kurgens. Con and Jase both play a part in the action, and I loved the chance for more time with these boys – they’re a fantastic bunch of characters, and I’m excited to continue on with the series.
4 stars.
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