[b:Talen|32426225|Talen (Dark Protectors, #7.9)|Rebecca Zanetti|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1494952848l/32426225._SY75_.jpg|53020074] by [a:Rebecca Zanetti|4149342|Rebecca Zanetti|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1298082465p2/4149342.jpg]
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense
2.75 Stars

I liked it.
But I didn't love it.
In fact, it was a bit boring.

Could have been so much better.

There are some problems in the flow of the read.
Most of it felt 'Contrived' & lacked spontaneity.

I was definitely disappointed.

Not a bad read.
Not a good read.

Mediocre. ( )

With all the inspiration of Jason Momoa, Talen is the perfect alpha male. Even though the war has ended he cannot help being his old protector self around his family especially to his mate Cara. When they finally decide to take a vacation, it soon turns into a fight for survival as unknown assailants chase them down. With the help of an allied pack, they manage to disable their pursuers only to discover more to the story.

I received an Advanced Reader's Copy from NetGalley for voluntary review consideration.

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With all the inspiration of Jason Momoa, Talen is the perfect alpha male. Even though the war has ended he cannot help being his old protector self around his family especially to his mate Cara. When they finally decide to take a vacation, it soon turns into a fight for survival as unknown assailants chase them down. With the help of an allied pack, they manage to disable their pursuers only to discover more to the story.

I received an Advanced Reader's Copy from NetGalley for voluntary review consideration. ( )

Quick read into Rebecca Zanetti's Dark Protectors series. This is labeled 7.75 Talen. It is a stand alone read even with the many installments prior. Talen an immortal vampire and his mate of twenty five years Cara embark on a mission to deliver the medical cure for an illness that has plagued Cara for decades. Demons are doing everything in their power not to see this accomplished. With the couples' adult sons arriving on the scene this mission has a glimmer of hope."A copy of this book was provided to me by Kensington Books and author via Netgalley with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read and my comments here are my honest opinion." ( )

Talen by Rebecca Zanetti
Dark Protectors #7.9
Realm Enforcers novella 3.?

The author mentions in a note at the beginning of this novella that she wanted to write a crossover novella linking her Dark Protector and Realm Enforcer series together. After asking her Facebook street gang who they would like to hear about in a novella linked to Wicked Burn two names dominated – Talen & Cara – so this is the story she wrote. Not having rea any of the Dark Protectors series but having read all of the Realm Enforcers series I was curious to find out more about the series I have not read. So, when made available on NetGalley I requested a copy, received one, read it and now will review. I will say that Talen is a heartthrob alpha male for many in the street gang so can see why he and his mate were chosen for a novella.

With peace for all humans and other it is time for a road trip to take lab samples from one location to another. Talen and Cara are in charge and plan to take a vacation to Hawaii once they drop off the cooler with the items being shared. Of course a peaceful journey is not what they get and instead there are demons on their trail that want the samples and seem willing to do just about anything to get the cooler. Friendly werewolves are called in for assistance, children of Talen and Cara’s children make an appearance (as do others in the series I have not read) and eventually the culprits are exposed and dealt with in a positive manner before the trip to Hawaii can occur.

This was fun story and no doubt will be even more fun for those who have read the Dark Protectors series because they can catch up with Talen & Cara, their children and a few others while also being introduced to Rebecca’s new series – if they have not already started to read it.

4 Stars ( )