Blurb:
Synn, a demon, carries extraordinary magic and
power, but there is more within her than she dreams. Kidnapped as a child, her
captors murdered her family and forced her into training as a warrior assassin.
When an assignment goes horribly wrong, she finds herself at the mercy of the
friends and family of her intended target.
Offering valuable information in exchange for protection, she gains her
freedom, but it is not without its challenges.
Gavin
Shaughnessy is the publican at his family’s Irish pub. He is certain Synn is meant to be his and
isn’t bothered by her past. He must find
a way to convince her, their future together is stronger than the dark memories
that haunt her dreams.
When
her past comes calling for revenge, will their love survive the raging inferno
she brings down upon them? Or will the searing path of destruction destroy all
they hold dear?
Excerpt:
The
road to her cottage took them by the pub. He didn’t want to spoil a great day
by stopping by Shaughnessy’s. But he had a nagging feeling that was exactly
what he was supposed to do. Prior experience taught him nothing but trouble
would come if he ignored his gut. “Mind if we stop by the pub on the way home.
Storm can stay in the truck for a few minutes. I want to make sure—”
“Everything
is all right?”
“Of
course it’s all right. I’ve taken time off before.” Gavin bristled. “I had a
life before—” He stopped mid-sentence. No way was he going to spoil this day.
She
shifted in her seat to face him. “Before what? Me? Before your sister married
an assassin? Or Brandy became engaged to a vampire? Before your world came
crashing down amid demons, vampires, witches, and world ending shit?” She
paused, closed her eyes, and leaned her head against the seat again. “I didn’t
mean that. I’ve been on edge since the dream—nightmare—premonition. Call it
what you want. Today was a nice reprieve. But when we hit the edge of
town—what’d you call ’em—” she tapped her temple. “My spidey senses went off.”
She shivered.
My
Review:
4 stars
4 stars
To start, this is book 5 in a series, but works as
a stand-alone. There were references to the earlier books, but enough background
information was provided, so it still made sense.
I enjoyed the characters, particularly Synn, as
her growth throughout the book was one of the best parts. Though the puppy was
a show stealer as well. I was a bit more mixed on Gavin, though a part of that
was because his and Synn’s chemistry was awkward.
I also enjoyed the story. Twists, action-packed
scenes, and plenty of descriptions (especially with the mythology), this story
had it all. However, the pacing was off. The plot would go from ambling along
to racing ahead to something in between.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
Author Bio
and Links:
Tena
Stetler is a best-selling author of award winning paranormal romance. She has
an over-active imagination, which led to writing her first vampire romance as a
tween to the chagrin of her mother and delight of her friends. After many years
as a paralegal, then an IT Manager, she decided to live out her dream of
pursuing a publishing career.
With
the Rocky Mountains outside her window, she sits at her computer surrounded by
a wide array of witches, shapeshifters, demons, faeries, and gryphons, with a
Navy SEAL or two mixed in telling their tales. Her books tell stories of
magical kick-ass women and mystical alpha males that dare to love them. Travel,
adventure and a bit of mystery flourish in her books along with a few companion
animals to round out the tales.
Colorado
is home; shared with her husband of many moons, a brilliant Chow Chow, a
spoiled parrot and a forty-five-year-old box turtle. When she’s not writing,
her time is spent kayaking, camping, hiking, biking or just relaxing in the great Colorado
outdoors. During the winter you can find her curled up in front of a crackling
fire with a good book, a mug of hot chocolate and a big bowl of popcorn.
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