Defending Allye is a new series by Susan Stoker so you know I was gonna pick this up! All the men of Mountain Mercenaries are former soldiers who now work for the mysterious 'Rex' saving women and children from the clutches of evil. Its like Charlies Angels, but instead of hot girls, its hot guys.

Allye is a dancer who has caught the eye of a sick, demented guy who wants to 'collect' her. Seriously, this guy is messed up and if you have triggers, you should check out the trigger warning. Trust me. MESSED UP! The story starts with Grey saving Allye from the first kidnapping attempt. Of course, this sicko isn't going to stop until he has Allye and he will do whatever it takes to lure her out of hiding.

Grey and Allye certainly have that insta-love thing. Part of it was believable because I do think intense feelings can rise from intense situations like theirs. I felt that Grey and Allye were kind of static though. Neither really developed over the story and I was left feeling kind of blah about them. I enjoyed their story, but their relationship was not the best part of the story for me.

Defendying Allye is a bit darker than many of Stoker's other stories, with this villain being dark and depraved! The plot is compelling, even though you know who the bad guy is, and ultimately, you can guess what will happen. Still, reading it all play out was still engaging and that is always the mark of a well written story to me. While Grey and Allye might not be my favorite couple, I didn't dislike them and they didn't ruin the story. Also, I think this story was filled with more sexy times than many of Stoker's previous stories. I actually found myself skimming a few of them! (So, mom, you are gonna wanna skip this one for sure!)

POV: 3rd

Tears: no

Trope: on the run

Triggers: (show spoiler)[The kidnapper tortures women. Some of the specific tortures done to them are described. Its not described in depth, but it is described enough to make the reader horrified. Women were kidnapped, physically tortured, raped, and kept in cages.] (hide spoiler)

Series/Standalone: stand alone

Cliffhanger: (show spoiler)[no] (hide spoiler)

HEA: (show spoiler)[yes] (hide spoiler)

Redemption Harbor series by Katie Reus, Killer Instinct series by Cynthia Eden, Cincinnati Series by Karen Rose...then you will probably like Defending Allye!

Defending Allye

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