Duty or desire

This is an honest review for an ARC received, courtesy of the author via NetGalley.

I had the great pleasure of meeting Rebecca Zanetti a couple of years ago at Readers on the River in Kentucky. She was a new author to me at that time. Her personality was so fun and entertaining. I was lucky enough to get a signed copy of Deadly Silence, book 1 in her Blood Brother series. I devoured that book! So, when I recently saw Guardian’s Grace on NetGalley, I jumped at the opportunity. I hadn’t yet had the privilege of reading any of that series yet, but it can be read as a standalone plus my fellow Nola504Nerd Angie said I would love this series.  Angie was right and I’m about to spend too much money buying the first 11 books in the series. YOLO!

“I’ve wanted you for years. Based on your reaction the other night, I believe it’s mutual.”

Adare O’Cearbhaill is a vampire/demon hybrid soldier and part of “The Seven”. He’s mated to Grace Cooper, a photographer and sister to Emma [Queen of the Realm]. Adare mated Grace 5 years ago, with merely a bite and a brand, to save the life of the Queen’s sister. Adare thinks humans are fragile and not worth the distraction from his duties. But there’s something about Grace that draws him in. Grace doesn’t believe she’s destined for anything great, despite the birthmark denoting her as a “key”. Adare and Grace have lived apart for the whole 5 years they’ve been mated. Neither have a desire for a true mating. Unfortunately, Grace’s health is fading, along with her mating brand. When Adare discovers this, he’s ready to do whatever it takes to keep Grace safe. He vows that this time he’ll complete the mating and make Grace his. Grace is feisty, independent and not willing to submit. Adare is forceful and very much the alpha male who wants things his way. The 2 stubborn mates fight each other every step of the way. Their chemistry is off the charts and they can’t deny each other for long.  As the realm is crumbling around them and danger comes at every turn, Adare must answer the question: Duty – or desire?

“Rumor has it you’ll heal faster if your blood gets pumping.” He grinned, gathering her hair in his hand and leaning down to kiss her luscious lips. “Are you going to heal me?” … “Yes.” Her eyes were a luminous green in the steamy shower. “I’m going to heal you in all sorts of ways.”

5 action-packed and steamy stars!

Chemistry/Hotness: OFF THE CHARTS!