Enthralling from beginning to end.
What a marvelous & truly enjoyable book this was for this reader.
Why?
Because Ms Basset is one of the truly best writers (IMO) out there. I know every time I read one of her books I am going to be smoothly, completely, effortlessly immersed in the plot, the locale & most importantly: her characters. For me (& I am a lifelong reader who has read literally thousands & thousands of books), I find myself almost immediately so drawn into her story I am no longer aware of words on a page. I am perfectly surrounded by her story, feeling the emotions of characters I CARE about, characters that intrigue me, ones I am seriously INVESTED in. That I root for, that I want to have a HEA, together, if at all possible.
That for me is the wonder & magic of an excellent writer, one who takes you out of your reality & into their written universe.
And, once again, Ms. Basset does this in HAWK for her readers.
There are secrets, traumas (past & present), triggers, betrayal, heartache, danger & intrigue. But there is also sizzling steam, loyalty, bravery, intense heartwarming romance & love. Two people damaged by their pasts & afraid of their potential future, trying to override their hearts with logic & reason. Trying to sort truth from secrets & overcome misunderstanding & misconceptions.
There are a plethora of Alpha Masters in Castle Sin but Master Hawk is the focus of this book, & he is a wonder: intuitive, intensely observant, decisive, powerful & intimidating, but caring, supportive & nurturing. My heart ached for his past that caused shields to limit his potential for happiness & healing in his present & future.
And Savannah is the submissive that Hawk is focused on like the spirit animal that is his Dom name. She is beautiful, traumatized beyond even her knowledge, ready to shatter but for the peace, comfort & safety she feels within the structure of Castle Sin & the training of the Masters therein, especially Master Hawk.
For the reader who wants to be immersed, swirled into, become a part of a superbly written story, look no further than this one. I loved it & look forward to the next book by Ms. Basset with GREAT anticipation & excitement.