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Review

5 awesome stars!

OMG, this was a wild ride! I just finished it and my heart is still pounding! Once again Rebecca Zanetti has blown me away with her exciting storylines, kickass action, paranormal awesomeness, and her passionately intense romance. This was a fantastic read, I loved it!

This is the third book in the Realm Enforcers series, and make sure you read the earlier books first otherwise you’re going to be pretty lost. I’d actually recommend reading the Dark Protectors series first to make sure you really know what’s going on and get more enjoyment out of it.

A century ago, witch Simone Brightson and demon Nicholaj Veis were on the verge of mating and having their happily ever after. But fate intervened, and in order to save the world (and the love of his life), Nicholaj left, leaving both him and Simon broken hearted.  100 years later, and Nick has fulfilled his destiny and surprisingly survived to become a strategical genius and second in charge of the demon nation. Simone has become equally as powerful and is now a member of a ruling with body, the Coven 9. However when she is accused of treason by her own kind – potentially facing death if found guilty – it’s Nick who comes to her rescue, whisking her away with promises to keep her safe.

Right from the start, the dynamic between these two is sensational! Simone is smart, stubborn and feisty, and she is full of animosity towards the man who broke her heart and left her alone. But Nick is a total alpha who wants his woman and is going to let nothing stand in his way.

“What exactly do you want from me, Nicholai?”
His deep chuckle echoed off the buildings bracketing them. “I want everything, Simone. And this time, I’m going to keep it.”

It’s all action as they try their best to evade capture, but it’s all in vain as Simone is dragged from Seattle to Ireland to face her charges, with Nick by her side through it all, promising to protect her, while continuing his relentless pursuit. Simone puts up a good fight, building the sexual tension brilliantly as they face off against each other, but all the while growing closer the more time they spend together and finding it impossible to resist each other.

But 100 years is a long time and the kind-hearted man Simone once knew has been replaced by a hardened warrior, and similarly, she has matured from a naïve young woman to a strong, stubborn and powerful witch. They clash constantly, but it all adds to the chemistry between them and the wonderfully argumentative but sexually charged dynamic that they have.

“I’m not that kind of woman.”
He lifted one eyebrow. “What kind of woman?”
… “The kind who gets lost in a man. The kind who obeys without question. Hell, Nick. The kind who lets a man shield her.” Even if she had been that woman eons ago, he’d changed her by leaving.
He watched her, no expression lightening his face. “Baby, I’m not the kind of man who would give you a choice.”

The UST builds to epic levels until it all explodes, and HOT DAMN! Rebecca Zanetti writes some steamy PNR but I think she’s outdone herself with this one! The sex is hot, descriptive, and there’s lots of it, and Nick’s alpha tendencies and Simone’s aggression lead to some explosive sexy time which is intense and passionate and absolutely scorching! And it’s like a barometer to their relationship as they move from pure aggressive instinct to emotionally intense to rough and possessive and back again. And their arguing and banter continues, even into the bedroom – and their paranormal powers just make it all the more fun.

He reached for the waist of his boxers.
“You take those off, and I’ll burn your cock right from your body.”
He paused. She wasn’t kidding. “You create one ounce of a flame, and I’ll be in your head forcing you to orgasm before you can throw.” He dropped the cotton to the ground.

But as significant as their physical connection is, their emotional bond is beautifully explored, and you can feel that everything that was once between them is still there – only now intensified. They love each other deeply and as they spend time together and learn to open up and trust each other again, the romance develops naturally and it’s a total swoonfest!

“My heart is yours and always will be. Everything I’ve done in this life from the good to the truly terrible has been to make the world a better place for you … Everything I am or will ever be belongs solely to you.”

“No woman has ever been loved more than you are right now, Simone. It’s impossible. I promise you.”

*dreamy sigh*

But the romance is only one part of the story, and it all unfolds alongside all of the action and paranormal awesomeness that is this series! And as Simone’s trial with the Coven 9 draws closer, deadly attacks on witches start to increase, family secrets will be revealed, and there are some huge twists and reveals which turn the whole series on its head. And the action! OMG, the action is intense and so, so awesome! It’s a rollercoaster ride alright, and I relished every single moment of it!

I loved that we got to catch up with other characters from both this and the Dark Protectors series. Bear and Zane were particular highlights, and it looks like Adam and Tori’s book will be up next with an exciting hint at their story.

I freaking loved this book! Everything about it combines to give us an exciting, action packed and romantic read that kept me guessing the whole way through. The explosive ending had me on the edge of my seat, and while the end of the book isn’t a cliffhanger, the story is definitely unfinished and I can’t wait to see where it’s all going to go next.

5 stars.

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

 

The Realm Enforcers series

 

The Realm Enforcers series is a spin off from the Dark Protectors series.
For full series information, see our Realm Enforcers / Dark Protectors page.

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