4.4 stars

Definitely triggers in this book. For some reason they stood out more than the first book. After reading that book I was confused as to how this one was going to the in. However, it tied in and then some. Even though this was hard to read at times, there was something about it that sucked me in. These aren't the sparkly type of paranormal creatures that many have come to expect and they aren't like Brad Pitt. There is no crying here or showing signs of weakness. Oh, no. This is a ruthless world.

Very interested in seeing how this trilogy ends. ( )

4.75 StarsI strongly suggest that the first book of this series, Deadly Captive, be read before Collateral Damage.This second book continues the compelling story of Alrik's life and salvation.Collateral opens with daycare teacher Nicole reading the story 'The Worm's Hand'. When she leaves the school for the day her life is irrevocably changed. Kidnapped and delivered to Cyrus's world of unimaginable horrors that are tempered by her growing love of the captured boy, Alrik that she is to instruct. She endures sexual torture and dominance only surviving through her compulsion to save Alrik.Nicole struggles to understand the hatred, lust, and the scorn of her captivity. Conflicting feelings of love/hate evolve for her appointed dominant keeper Vince as she struggles to save the Alrik, herself, and Vince from the torturous evil control of Cyrus.I found Nicole's story impossible to stop reading the book once I started. To read this entire review please visithttp://www.guiltypleasuresbookreviews.com/2011/12/review-collateral-damage-deadly-captive.html ( )

4.75 StarsI strongly suggest that the first book of this series, Deadly Captive, be read before Collateral Damage.This second book continues the compelling story of Alrik's life and salvation.Collateral opens with daycare teacher Nicole reading the story 'The Worm's Hand'. When she leaves the school for the day her life is irrevocably changed. Kidnapped and delivered to Cyrus's world of unimaginable horrors that are tempered by her growing love of the captured boy, Alrik that she is to instruct. She endures sexual torture and dominance only surviving through her compulsion to save Alrik.Nicole struggles to understand the hatred, lust, and the scorn of her captivity. Conflicting feelings of love/hate evolve for her appointed dominant keeper Vince as she struggles to save the Alrik, herself, and Vince from the torturous evil control of Cyrus.I found Nicole's story impossible to stop reading the book once I started. To read this entire review please visithttp://www.guiltypleasuresbookreviews.com/2011/12/review-collateral-damage-deadly-captive.html ( )