I was really excited for this one, but sadly it didn't live up to my expectations. However, it did make me really flipping excited to read Michael's story. I can't wait for that book to come out sometime this fall. *crosses fingers that the release date doesn't get pushed back*

Guardians Irena and Alejandro have been at each others' throat ever since a bargain with a demon destroyed their relationship hundreds of years ago. Now circumstances are pushing them to work together and the guilt each carries from the bargain is getting forced out into the open.

I really loved both Alejandro and Irena. Watching as they slowly got over the trauma of what happened with the demon and re-patched their relationship was great. However, at different times in the story I got pretty annoyed at both of them since the only thing that was in the way of the reunion was the epic size of both their prides. My only other complaint is that the story lagged in a few parts for me. Otherwise, I seriously enjoyed this installment. Especially, with how big of a shocker the ending was! That was a huge game-changer for the series and I can't wait to what Brooks does with it. Because of the ending and the plot threads that run throughout this whole series I would definitely recommend reading these books in order. ( )

There aren't words to express how much I am in love with this series right now. It's taking everything I have not to devour the next books, but I'm trying to read them slowly in anticipation for the final book. But gosh it's gotten so good!! ( )

Another winner from Meljean Brook. It dragged a little in the middle, but the end took me totally by surprise. The characters were everything I expected of them, though I'll be curious to see where some newly introduced ones are headed.

Overall? It was amazing.

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I think this quote from the book expresses Alejandro (Olek) and Irena's relationship very well:

"Days will come when I will hate you Olek. But there will never come a second that I do not love you."

Irena is one tough cookie, and Alejandro absolutely loves her for that reason. An event that happened in their past has kept them willingly separated for a couple centuries. The story involves Irena working past her embarrassment and, as she comes to realize, a feeling of rejection and Alejandro his pride.

But this story is so much more. There is a revelation for Michael and much sadness for all the Guardians at the end. There is a great battle and deception from a friend. A character is forced to change and become something never imagined or wanted. I am addicted to this series. Brook writes a remarkable paranormal romance. ( )