Broken Bonds (Assassin/Shifter, #20) in Assassin/Shifter series by Sandrine Gasq-Dion

Sep 17, 2013 JustJen "Miss Conduct" rated it really liked it

Shelves: ebook, mm, paranormal, bosl

Review written for The Blog of Sid Love.

If you have stuck with this series to the point where you are reading book 20 and actually remembering half the characters in this crazy, fabulously addicting series, you’re doing pretty good. Each installment introduces more and more cast members, and while it is sometimes difficult to remember who is who, or who belongs to which pack, etc., it never feels wrong. This is, for the most part, one big, giant happy family. And for those suffering problems of ...more

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Oct 18, 2013 T.M. Smith rated it it was amazing

: Jonas Brooks is an alpha and a shifter member of the elite Skull Blasters unit. He’s raised his son Jude, who is also a shifter, alone since his wife’s death. He never thought he was or would be attracted to another man. But ever since that unplanned, well placed kiss from Jackson, he’s starting to re-think things. Jackson Murphy is also an alpha and a shifter among many within the team. He’s loved Jonas from afar for years, but Jonas continually pushes him away.

When the wolves within their p : Jonas Brooks is an alpha and a shifter member of the elite Skull Blasters unit. He’s raised his son Jude, who is also a shifter, alone since his wife’s death. He never thought he was or would be attracted to another man. But ever since that unplanned, well placed kiss from Jackson, he’s starting to re-think things. Jackson Murphy is also an alpha and a shifter among many within the team. He’s loved Jonas from afar for years, but Jonas continually pushes him away.

When the wolves within their packs get together and set their alphas up on a dinner date, Jackson is certain that Jonas is finally starting to let his guard down. It’s during their second date that Jonas succumbs to his obvious attraction to Jackson and the two have each other for desert! Soon they are sent on a rescue mission to Siberia after learning that John Quinton has been attacked. There they will learn that Fate is not always right and some bonds are meant to be broken.

I loved the push and pull in this book, there was no angst. Jackson knows what he wants and makes no secret of it, but he respects Jonas and doesn’t push. He wants Jonas to come to him on his own terms, and come to him he does. It’s not as long as some others in the series, so the events unfolded rather quickly, but the content wasn’t lacking in any way. For being a straight female, Gasq Dion has an unbelievable knowledge of the male persuasion.. and an even better knowledge of how to bend them to her will and make them scream. Oh, wait, that was Jackson bending Jonas. My bad!!

EVERYTHING that I love about this author and her stories was there. Passion, emotion, humor, anxiety and yet another twist in Gasq Dion’s shifter world. The sex between Jackson and Jonas is electric, sort of like their attraction. There were even a few times in this book that I was full on snort laughing. Jackson and Jonas were both previously married to women so they go to their packs for assistance in the guy/guy department. Jonas talking to Jude about the ins and outs (pun intended!) of having sex almost made me piss myself! This book, this series, this author are a must read for fans of the m/m genre.
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Oct 28, 2013 Sherryt rated it it was amazing

Where to start? I'm a little behind on my reviews, so I'm going to have to catch up! First off, I didn't think the book was too short, I felt it was just right. If Mrs. Dion feels the story needs to end, then by all means it should. I hate authors that write 80,000 words and only half of it fits the story, I find myself skimming and that sucks. So these books? I never skim because I'm always afraid I'll miss something and besides, it's so good you don't WANT to!

I loved, loved, LOVED this book! I ...more

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Oct 23, 2013 Sue Milkovich rated it it was amazing

This was another enchanting installment in the Assassin/Shifter Series. This installment was all about Jackson and Jonas. They had been circling each other for awhile so the boys set them up on a blind date with each other. I thought the idea was pretty cute. Of course it didn't take them but a minute to figure it all out. Then they jumped in with both feet or should I say with both paws. Even though both of them were completely straight they couldn't fight the bond they felt that bound them tog ...more

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Oct 07, 2013 Monchari S rated it it was amazing

I can't believe this is book 20 of the series, and I still feel like 'give me more!' (laugh)
I have to admit there were some books that didn't match my expectation, but not once I thought it's enough for this series.

Really..how many authors can hold the readers this long?

I read some complain about quite less story of the few of latest books.
I have to agree there's not much story for both [Lessons Learned] and this [Broken Bonds],
but I also understand that it's because of the state of the series.
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Jan 23, 2014 Candice rated it liked it

Shelves: kindle, m-m, shifter-paranormal

3.5 Stars

In this, I was kind of hoping for more of John and the females. I was interested in learning more about them. My question was why send John when he's not a fighter and there are known rogues in the area? I don't understand. I did like John's talk with Carson though. I wonder if he's truly changing?

As far as Jonas and Jackson. I about DIED when they asked Tristan and Jude their questions. Evil, I tell you. Pure evil. I liked them, but it really didn't do anything for me. We did learn som ...more

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