*** A huge thank you to Kym Grosso for asking me to Beta Read her incredible book. ***
This book is perfect to read as a standalone, but can be enjoyed with much more depth as book four in the Immortals of New Orleans series.
This book was definitely my favourite of the series so far. The romance was incredible, heart-felt and beautiful and the storyline was complex and different from anything else I have read before. The detail Kym Grosso delivers from the New Orleans surroundings always takes my breath away.
The characters were, as always, amazing. With every book you meet new people and they become a part of this wonderful family. They always bring fresh life into the series and it also makes sure that you never get bored of seeing the same people all the time. I love getting to know everyone and seeing how their personalities work together.
Logan is also my favourite hero of the series so far.
The beginning of the book showed us just how hard Logan has been working to keep the Arcadian pack, like Marcel wanted. He’s been facing challenge after challenge to keep his position as Alpha. I loved Kym showing us that it wasn’t easy for him, that he’s put his blood, sweat and tears into this. How he deserves everyone’s respect!
He’s been having visions of a woman being killed right before his eyes, he doesn’t know who she is but he knows he feels her death deep down in his heart. He can feel that the loss will destroy him, even if he doesn’t know why.
I liked that Kym also showed us right from the very start, how caring, loving and supportive Logan can be. He loves his wolves and would do anything for them. He’s a formidable leader and an even better man. He can be so soft and gentle, but when the situation calls for it he is powerful and unwavering in his loyalty and will do whatever it takes to protect those he loves.
I had fallen in love within the first few chapters.
Wynter was such a wonderful heroine. She’s smart, brilliant, resilient and strong. She’s beautiful and tender, and fierce when she needs to be.
’She may be broken, but she’d never let them see it. A survivor she’d get through this like every other dreadful experience.’
She was taken and held captive by vampires who were forcing her to work on a virus. She was creating the virus and anti-dote to help a very sick friend and to secure the future of all werewolves. However the vampires saw this as their chance, they want to turn the virus into a weapon and use it against the wolves who would have to bow down to them because it is they who hold the antidote.
She escaped from their clutches and ran, taking the bulk of her knowledge with her.
This is where her and Logan meet. He sees the woman from his vision running down the road; afraid and half naked… he of course, steps in to save her.
It was such a great meet!
The chemistry between Wynter and Logan was amazing. They have this sizzling attraction that’s so sexy! The sexual tension and their wolves’ possessive natures make for some of the hottest, most passionate sex scenes ever.
’Logan fell to his knees before her, never breaking eye contact. Roughly he pushed up her dress. She heard a rip and realised he’d taken her panties. Wynter felt him push her knees wide open, his lips on her inner thigh…’
*fans self* Haha.
Seeing their relationship blossom was a pleasure to read, and the way they relaxed with each other and had fun too, it was sweet as hell.
The Ménage scene was so well placed. The connected between Logan, Wynter and Dimitri was already strong… but this scene just solidified it even more.
Dimitri is an absolutely fantastic character. I cannot wait to learn more about him. He is Beta of the Arcadian pack, and would lay down his life for Logan. D sees from the very start that Logan is different with Wynter, and he does everything in his power to make them both see sense. He pushes them together when they’re being stubborn, and he speaks the truth when they both need a good kick up the arse.
He’s so loyal and wonderful; he helps Logan take care of the pack no matter what they need.
But it’s his relationship with Logan that was the most endearing thing about him. They have the most relaxed Alpha/Beta relationship… They are best friends, and they love each other very much. They were great friends already but becoming Alpha and Beta has given them such a strong bond, one they both relish.
Their banter was absolutely hilarious at times and the way they both fawned all over Wynter…
’Logan stared over at him. ”Seriously? Tell me you didn’t…”
“Not that. Although, she’s sweet, man. I mean, really sweet. Tonight she was wearing these tight little panties, and those breasts… Oh Goddess, save me,” he said dramatically, putting his hand to his chest.
”Mine,” Logan reminded him with a smile.
”Ah, but are they? You were a little harsh tonight, almighty Alpha,” he taunted.
”Still mine, smartass.”
Jax was another awesome character. He’s been so good to Wynter, taking such good care of her. I liked that although he missed her so much, he told her the truth. That Logan is her mate, that he’s a good man, a great man for her. He could have lied and told her to come home, but he didn’t. I hope we get to see him again.
The Villains… The Mistress and the Directeur.
This was a really good part to the book. There is murder and mayhem but you’re kept guessing right up until the very end, I had a few guesses as to who they were but I was never even close.
There was just the right amount from the Villain’s point of view. Enough to give you little hints and to keep you on your toes, but not too much that it got boring. We all know we really want to see all the romance pages! Haha
I really liked Leopold in the last book and I am so glad that he is next up. He’s charming, super sexy and rather frightening. I loved the banter between Leopold, Dimitri and Logan.
”Seriously, do you wolves ever wear clothes?” He quipped with a raised eyebrow.
”You should try it, vamp. You might like it,” Logan replied. He stepped into the boat and cuddled Wynter. ”Free like the wind.”
“A cold day in hell, mon ami.” Leopold shrugged his nose in disgust.
”You gotta loosen up,” Dimitri told him.
”Ah, says the man who weeps,” Leopold teased with a smile.
”Tears of joy, man. And for the record, I’ve got plenty of game,” Dimitri jived in return.’
The Epilogue was all his, leaving the reader with a huge question mark as to what the hell just happened? I cannot wait to find out…