Shapeshifters from across the country are convening in the Windy City, and as a gesture of peace, Master Vampire Ethan Sullivan has offered their leader a very special bodyguard: Merit, Chicago's newest vampire. Merit is supposed to protect the Alpha, Gabriel Keene-and to spy for the vamps while she's at it. Oh, and luckily Ethan's offering some steamy, one-on-one combat training sessions to help her prepare for the mission.
Unfortunately, someone is gunning for Gabriel, and Merit soon finds herself in the line of fire. She'll need all the help she can get to track down the would-be assassin, but everywhere she turns, there are rising tensions between supernaturals-not least between her and a certain green-eyed, centuries-old master vampire.
I was absolutely loving the first half of this book, although disappointed to see Mallory playing such a small part, then I got mid-way through the book and wanted to put it down and walk away. Ugh! But I pressed on and was happy to do so in the end. A really excellent story, with lots of action. I love these characters and I love seeing how they evolve with each book. I still enjoy the banter between Mal and Merit best, although I like Lindsey quite a bit as well.
Each of these books has a bit of a mystery in them and they're good ones, although this one was a bit easier for me to guess the bad guy. Still a very fun ride and I look forward to book 4.
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