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Oh William, I love you!

4 stars

I am so in love with the Captive series, and this book brings us the story of William – twin brother of Aria – and it’s another great ride as we are taken back to the world of humans and vampires for an exciting and romantic story that I couldn’t put down.

I wouldn’t recommend reading this book as a standalone as there is a lot of context and backstory that you don’t want to miss out on. And be aware that this review will contain spoilers for the earlier books.

Newly-minted vampire, William, is on a quest for revenge against the man who ended his mortal life. His mission takes him on a journey into the mountains and away from his loved ones, but he is driven by his unquenchable anger and his need for vengeance, and he is determined to track down Kane and end him.

Tempest is a young vampire living in a small village. She and the rest of the townsfolk – both vampire and human – live in peace following the changes brought about by the new king, but that peace is ripped out from underneath them upon the arrival of a group declaring themselves as working for the ‘real’ queen and intent on restoring vampire rights and destroying all who stand in their way.

Desperate, Tempest heads into the mountains to search for help and that’s where she meets William. Upon learning that one of the men terrorising her town is the same man he is searching for, William agrees to help Tempest so that he can finally get the revenge he is seeking.

But as they make their way together, and trapped in a blizzard, things begin to change for William and Tempest as they find themselves falling for each other. What starts as an attraction soon becomes something so much more, and William find himself torn between his personal mission and his growing feelings, while Tempest battles to hold back her feelings for a man she knows is going to end up breaking her heart.

This is a gorgeous love story that is natural and real, and I loved seeing William finally meet the one for him. Tempest is brave and bold, with an irresistible innocence, and she’s a wonderful match for the strong and capable man with a huge heart. I loved seeing them together and was cheering for them as their relationship progressed.

But the danger they are facing is so much worse than either of them initially realised, and with the newfound peace in the country under threat, they need to figure out who is behind it all and get the information back to Braith and Aria. They are in for not only a battle for their lives, but for the future of the world they are trying to create, while at the same time coming to terms with their deepening connection, which is all kinds of gorgeous!

It’s a wonderfully exciting story with characters that you cannot help but love, action, adventure, and a fantastic romance. It’s a great addition to this series that I love so much, and a wonderful lead in to the next and final book.

I loved it! 4 stars.