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Adare has given Grace her freedom for the last five years since the mating that saved her life and brought her out of her coma. But Grace inadvertently gave herself away to the enemy when she contacted a fraudulent vampire online. Now they are thrown together again in close quarters, while Grace is trying to piece together what happened in the months leading up to her coma, and Adare is trying to keep her safe and out of trouble. These two have an unconventional start to their relationship. Adare mated with her to bring her out of the coma, and thus saving her life. Grace is attracted to him, and he obviously wants her just as much.

The action was very well done, with plenty of suspense built in. There was an unexpected twist at the end. I was really immersed in the story and felt a bit cheated when it ended. There is still a lot that has to be resolved between the Seven and the Realm, and with their enemies. The Kurjans and Cysts have also grown in power and abilities, and that makes things a bit more interesting.

Adare and Grace are two great characters, especially Grace, and there is still some mystery surrounding her role as a Key. Their romance was okay. It didn’t have quite the same thrill to it as some of the earlier pairings did. And I think, right now, I’m more interested in seeing where this is all going and how it’s going to end. I loved seeing all the old, beloved characters playing important roles in this book.

Thank you to Kensington Books and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Was I hooked by this book? Oh yes, for sure.

Genre: Paranormal Romance