Series: Argeneau, #29
Tropes & Traits: tortured hero
Publication Date: 04.23.19
Genre/Setting: Paranormal/Contemporary
Heat Level: 3.5/5
Rating: 5 stars
After centuries of battling enemies both external and within himself, Santo Notte has yet to find his life mate and he certainly didn't think he'd find her in upstate New York. But when he meets history professor Petronella Stone while investigating a rogue immortal, things finally change for him. Pet just wants to keep her nephew safe and with danger lurking ever closer and sketchy neighbors all around her sister's house, she's not really sure who to trust. Santo has waited so long to find his life mate that he almost doesn't recognize her at first, but now that he's found her, he has to figure out how to properly woo her and he has no idea where to begin. Pet recognizes the immortals for what they are but isn't sure if they're the good sort or the bad. Santo is amazed that she knows what he is and even more so by her acceptance of him once she sees he's not a corrupt immortal.
But with a rogue immortal now living next door, Pet and her nephew aren't safe. She had her life torn apart by such rogues when she and her twin sister were young and Santo vows to keep her safe now. They're both amazed by the electricity between them but Pet isn't sure if it's real or something Santo is using his immortal abilities to manufacture, so she tells herself to stay away; that's safest for her nephew anyway. Santo has his own inner demons from years spent being held captive and tortured and Pet's own experiences with immortals have taught her that none of them are safe to be around. She's determined not to get attached to Santo or get to know him beyond the physical pleasure he can give her. With other threats to contend with these two have more keeping them apart than just their communication issues. But unless they can both overcome past traumas, they won't have much hope of a future together.
I've never read any of the books in this series and I'm only just starting to branch out into this genre a bit but I've read other books by this author and loved them so I wanted to give it a try. This book was action and suspense from the start that drew me in immediately. Santo was adorable with his total lack of social skills and I loved Pet as the strong heroine because she was believably so and without being snarky or unlikable. I also don't think I've ever read a hero who suffered quite so much torture as this one. This book kept me glued to the kindle and sucked me in right from the get go. It was also quite unexpectedly hilarious. There was a satisfying ending, but lots of loose ends left undone that I'm hoping will be addressed in later books and which I'm very much looking forward to.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
But with a rogue immortal now living next door, Pet and her nephew aren't safe. She had her life torn apart by such rogues when she and her twin sister were young and Santo vows to keep her safe now. They're both amazed by the electricity between them but Pet isn't sure if it's real or something Santo is using his immortal abilities to manufacture, so she tells herself to stay away; that's safest for her nephew anyway. Santo has his own inner demons from years spent being held captive and tortured and Pet's own experiences with immortals have taught her that none of them are safe to be around. She's determined not to get attached to Santo or get to know him beyond the physical pleasure he can give her. With other threats to contend with these two have more keeping them apart than just their communication issues. But unless they can both overcome past traumas, they won't have much hope of a future together.
I've never read any of the books in this series and I'm only just starting to branch out into this genre a bit but I've read other books by this author and loved them so I wanted to give it a try. This book was action and suspense from the start that drew me in immediately. Santo was adorable with his total lack of social skills and I loved Pet as the strong heroine because she was believably so and without being snarky or unlikable. I also don't think I've ever read a hero who suffered quite so much torture as this one. This book kept me glued to the kindle and sucked me in right from the get go. It was also quite unexpectedly hilarious. There was a satisfying ending, but lots of loose ends left undone that I'm hoping will be addressed in later books and which I'm very much looking forward to.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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