4.5 stars
What an amazing author, I am very glad to have grabbed the first book Embraced way back when. What a ride it has been now a third series just amazing. At first a new author, now he seems an old hat that has found his groove and writes what he feels and enjoys.
There isn't a character in this story line I don't like, Theoden will forever be my favorite. But wow didn't Deacon flex what fate gave him. (smiles) as a Alpha he showed the utmost patience with his stubborn male. Ah but Dante puts a whole new meaning to the word stubborn. Yikes!! and both Master and Alpha had no problem showing them why they carry the titles they do. The power struggle and exchange was hella intense, grins and Donovan his personality is just an added bonus to Dante's attitude adjustment.
Reading some of the scenes had me cringing or course I had reread them over, going really Theoden..oh damn...just a Master at delivering pain, finding out just what it takes to get what he wants. Then I was very surprised that Dante still sucked in air, Theoden made him wish he didnt, but.. damn... Even the Master had to think was he being just stupid or stubborn. Would he just continue to beat and make him bleed or is their a breaking point?
Deacon has the same problem different reason, the determination is no less than that of Theodens, maybe more so when one meets a fated mate. A Challenge accepted and lost...now honor bound to be have and conform, thought still Elijah needs a bit of reminding.
Again yes I recommend it as a intense, dark rawr read. You've been warned, so many of us loving it and thirst for more. Its not a stand alone so start at the beginning. Thank you Nicholas.