What an exciting installment. I have been following this series from the beginning and I have enjoyed all the books I read so far. Therefore, when the opportunity came for me to read Scorched by Darkness, I knew I could not let it pass. I went into this book with high expectations and once again Heaton did not disappoint.
Action, passion, nail biting moments and awesome characters all made for a spell binding read. The story kept me entertained from start to finish making it difficult to put down.
Hanging out with the characters, both old and new proved a delightful experience. I met the hero Hartt in the previous installment. He intrigued me, leaving me curious to learn of his past. Now I know what makes him tick. Also, the story revealed the reason for his undying loyalty to Fuery, the hero from Unchained by a Forbidden Love. If asked to use one word to describe Hartt, I would with selfless, which may sound strange considering his profession.
Mackenzie, his fated mate captured my interest from the moment of her introduction. She was no damsel in distress but a fighter in every sense of the word. I suspected she had supernatural powers, but the revelation of her true nature was both shocking and intriguing. In the paranormal world, her type was considered a myth.
I enjoyed their interactions with each other. Fiery and passionate, they ignited the pages, from their fight scenes to the more intimate ones. OMG! She was the light to his darkness, which made them perfect for each other.
Now on to the job which brought these two together. I wondered at the motive of the person who hired them. Why would one hire two assassins for the same job and for such a deadly target? Well, the revelation of the motive and the outcome amped up the excitement.
Reconnecting with the characters from the previous books added to the excitement of the story. They reminded me of the reason I love this series.
Heaton knows how to make the reader feel a part of the world she created, and it was no different for Scorched by Darkness.
I could rave on and on about this story, but I am going to stop here. The only thing left for me to say is if you are a fan of the genre, then this series will make a great addition to your library.
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About Felicity Heaton
Felicity Heaton is a New York Times and USA Today international best-selling author writing passionate paranormal romance books. In her books, she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons! If you’re a fan of paranormal romance authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter and Christine Feehan then you will enjoy her books too. If you love your angels a little dark and wicked, the best-selling Her Angel series is for you. If you like strong, powerful, and dark vampires then try the Vampires Realm series or any of her stand-alone vampire romance books. If you’re looking for vampire romances that are sinful, passionate and erotic then try the best-selling Vampire Erotic Theatre series. Or if you prefer huge detailed worlds filled with hot-blooded alpha males in every species, from elves to demons to dragons to shifters and angels, then take a look at the new Eternal Mates series.
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Thank you! I love finding a new PNR series. Fantastic review.
You are welcome. I am glad I could help you find a new paranormal series.
Not really my kind of read but glad you enjoyed it and that cover is very fetching.
Yep, the cover is fetching for sure.
Oh man, I have really dropped the ball on being caught up on her books. I love that your high expectations were met in this latest in the series. I’m curious about her paranormal side.
It is never too late to pick the ball back up.
I love her books and am looking forward to reading this at some point.
Looking forward to hear what you think.
Your passion for this one was evident in your review! So glad you enjoyed.
Thanks Kate. I love this series a lot.