“The last thing she ever expected to find in her anger management group was love for a vampire.”

From New York Times Bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti, comes VENGEANCE, a new novella in her Dark Protectors and Rebels Series, brought to you by 1,001 Dark Nights! Be sure to grab your copy today!

 

 

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Synopsis

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti comes a new story in her Dark Protectors/Rebels series…

Vengeance and revenge are the only forces driving vampire soldier Noah Siosal since losing his brother to an enemy he’s been unable to find. He’s searched every corner of the globe, going through adversaries and piling up bodies until finally getting a lead. The last place he wants to be is in a ridiculous anger management group with people expressing feelings instead of taking action. Until one fragile human, a green-eyed sweetheart being stalked by danger, catches his eye. One touch, and he realizes vengeance can’t be anywhere near her.

Anger and self-preservation are the only motivations Abby Miller needs or wants right now. Falsely accused of attacking the man who’s terrorized her for years, she’s forced as a plea bargain to attend an anger management counseling group with people with some serious rage issues, while learning true self defense on the side. Yet a man, one more primal than any she’s ever met, draws her in a way and into a world deadlier than she’s ever imagined. He offers her protection, but she finds the fight is really for his heart, and she’s ready to battle.

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Review

4.5 stars!

This is such a great read. It’s a novella that links in with the Dark Protectors series (specifically with the new story arc that began in book #8), and the beginning of a new spin-off series – Rebels. It’s funny and dramatic with great action and a gorgeous love story, and I loved it!

Vampire/demon hybrid Noah is on a mission of vengeance to destroy the vampire who killed his brother. His hunt brings him to a small town and an anger management group (of all things) as he tracks down his final leads.

Abby is in anger management after being falsely accused of attacking her ex husband – an abusive, lying, manipulative a-hole. She is biding her time and towing the line until she can get the hell away from him and their small town and start fresh.

There are sparks between Noah and Abby from the moment they meet, and when Abby finds herself in trouble, it’s Noah that comes to her rescue, cementing their attraction and setting off a wild chain of events that had me gleefully glued to my kindle.

“No ulterior motives. I think you’re sweet and sexy, and I want to be inside you so badly my ears are ringing. But I’m not going to coax you, and I’m not going to persuade you. If you say no, the guest room is yours as long as you want it. If you say yes, your body is mine for the rest of the night.”

Holy hell, Noah is one hot hybrid! He’s an alpha through and through, and the sexy time is sizzling! Abby is a human who has no idea about the supernatural world which brings a fantastically fun element to the story when that all comes out. But despite their differences, there is something deeper between them and I loved watching them figure it all out. And Noah’s caring, possessive, protectiveness of her is just gorgeous.

“You’re inside me, Abs. I know it’s fast, and it doesn’t make sense to you, but you’re here. I’d die for you, and no doubt I’ll kill for you. In an instant and without question.” It’s what he knew and who he was. “My people court wars, and danger always lurks. You’re safe. No matter what, you’re safe.”

There is action and excitement as their fledgling romance is impacted by Noah’s mission and Abby’s past, but it all combines wonderfully to bring a fast-paced, exciting, fun, sexy and romantic ride, and I loved watching it all play out.

“I belong to you. Completely and in a way I’m not sure you feel yet.”

We get to see Ivar from the Dark Protectors series, and are introduced to some fantastic new supernatural characters that I hope we’ll get to see again.

My only complaint with this novella is the ending. It’s really abrupt and just sort of…. ends. Of course, I wanted more of their story, but I actually found myself flicking back and forth wondering if I had missed something when because it felt a bit unsatisfying, honestly. But I’m hoping that we get to see more of these characters in future books, and I can’t wait for more from this series.

4.5 stars.

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

 

 

See our Dark Protectors/Realm Enforcers series page for info on the series

 

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Excerpt

His hand slid around her face and tangled in her hair, tilting her head back farther.

She sighed and kissed him, warming right up. Her eyelids opened to see his intense gaze on her. She jerked, her body stilling.

Holding her gaze, he lifted lightly, his lips barely a whisper from hers. “You okay?”

She nodded, even though his hand in her hair contained her movement. “Yes. You?”

“Yes. You want more?” He held himself still, like one of those racehorses in a stall right before the gate opened.

Her nipples peaked. Fast and hard. More? There was more? She should think. Take a step back. “Yes,” she said. “More.”

He moved faster than humanly possible, ducking his head and claiming her lips. This time, there was no gentleness or coaxing. It was all fire and electricity and demand. Hard and fast, he took her mouth, kissing her in a way that took her completely out of the moment.

The rain and cold disappeared along with her fear and sadness. Only passion and fire remained. She let him guide her, opening her mouth, wanting everything he was giving. Never had she felt this. Her body went from a slow heat to a full-on inferno, her thighs trembling for more of him. For all of him.

Headlights barely caught her attention. Then a door slamming. “What the hell?” bellowed a familiar male voice.

She jumped, fear instantly swamping her. “No.”

Noah released her and turned as Monte stomped toward them, fury morphing into red blotches on a face she’d once thought handsome. “What are you doing?” he yelled, arms swinging, getting too close.

Noah partially turned and punched him right in the mouth. Monte went down, splashing through a mudpuddle, his arms windmilling.

Abby gasped, her body chilling instantly. Horror caught her. Oh God. “What have you done?”

 

 

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About Rebecca Zanetti

New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Rebecca Zanetti is the author of over twenty-five dark paranormals, romantic suspense, and contemporary romances. She lives in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest with her own Alpha hero, two kids, a couple of dogs, a crazy cat…and a huge extended family. She believes strongly in luck, karma, and working her butt off…and she thinks one of the best things about being an author, unlike the lawyer she used to be, is that she can let the crazy out. Her current series are: The Dark Protectors, The Maverick Montana Cowboys, and the Sin Brothers series. Upcoming series are: The Realm Enforcers and The Scorpius Syndrome.

 

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