Series: Dark Protectors, #11
Traits & Tropes: tortured hero; forced proximity
Publication Date: 01.21.20
Genre/Setting: Contemporary; Paranormal
Rating: 4 stars
Haven Daly is plagued with dreams of a ridiculously attractive and tormented man who she can even touch and talk to. So she must be crazy. Quade Kayrs has endured lifetimes of pain, torture, and isolation, but glimpses of a beautiful female have helped him keep hold of his sanity. It is her voice that leads him out of that world and back to his home, a world he no longer recognizes. The only thing he wants is Haven and he's determined to protect her from the enemies hunting them, even if she's less than eager to accept his help.
I have such mixed feelings about this one. I was sucked into it from the beginning up till the middle or so and then the suspense aspect started to get just slightly repetitive for me. Even still, I did enjoy the suspense, what got on my nerves was Haven and her attitude, although to be fair, I do expect more of this "modern woman" attitude from a contemporary heroine, so it's not as annoying as it is when they show up in the historicals I typically read. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for independent women with brains, but Haven was downright rude much of the time and made some nonsensical decisions that endangered herself and others, all in the name of independence. That said, I do understand what a fine line this is to walk and those flaws did fit Haven's character since she'd never had anyone she could rely on but herself. Quade's alpha hero tendencies were from another time but they were just what Haven never knew she needed and him learning to feel and express his feelings again was quite endearing.
This book was a far cry from what I typically read, but I'm starting to branch out into some PNR and I've heard great things about this author so I wanted to give it a try. Overall, I did enjoy this one and I'll definitely read more of the author's work.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I have such mixed feelings about this one. I was sucked into it from the beginning up till the middle or so and then the suspense aspect started to get just slightly repetitive for me. Even still, I did enjoy the suspense, what got on my nerves was Haven and her attitude, although to be fair, I do expect more of this "modern woman" attitude from a contemporary heroine, so it's not as annoying as it is when they show up in the historicals I typically read. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for independent women with brains, but Haven was downright rude much of the time and made some nonsensical decisions that endangered herself and others, all in the name of independence. That said, I do understand what a fine line this is to walk and those flaws did fit Haven's character since she'd never had anyone she could rely on but herself. Quade's alpha hero tendencies were from another time but they were just what Haven never knew she needed and him learning to feel and express his feelings again was quite endearing.
This book was a far cry from what I typically read, but I'm starting to branch out into some PNR and I've heard great things about this author so I wanted to give it a try. Overall, I did enjoy this one and I'll definitely read more of the author's work.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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