{"id":58723,"date":"2021-06-06T08:00:01","date_gmt":"2021-06-06T12:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=58723"},"modified":"2021-06-06T04:12:28","modified_gmt":"2021-06-06T08:12:28","slug":"arc-review-rebels-karma-dark-protectors-13-by-rebecca-zanetti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=58723","title":{"rendered":"ARC Review: Rebel’s Karma (Dark Protectors, #13) by Rebecca Zanetti"},"content":{"rendered":"

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4.5 stars<\/b><\/p>\n

An action and suspense-filled paranormal rollercoaster ride with a gorgeous romance, Rebecca Zanetti\u2019s Dark Protectors<\/i> series continues with the long-awaited story for Benjamin (Benny) Reese \u2013 hilarious yet badass vampire\/demon hybrid, and member of the Seven.<\/p>\n

Note – This book is not a standalone, so make sure you\u2019re up to date on events in this series before making a starts on this one.<\/p>\n

Benny found his destined mate in the last book of the series \u2013 an enhanced female who was once mated to a Kurjan, and who know lives as a prisoner of the Kurjan leaders. Though he has no intention of actually mating Karma (knowing that it\u2019s his fate to die as a member of the Seven), he can\u2019t leave her in the hands of the bad guys, so he breaks her out, and brings her into his world.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust leave. Take an opening and find freedom,\u201d she whispered tersely, her stomach cramping. \u201cForget about me.\u201d
\n\u201cNot a chance.\u201d His gaze ran over her face like a physical touch \u2026 \u201cGet ready, darlin\u2019. We\u2019re about to escape this place.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Karma was married only for a very brief time, and her husband died centuries ago. Since then, she has lived as a captive\/slave for the Kurjans, and has been fed all kinds of false information about the Realm. Having been downtrodden for so long, and fearing for her life amongst those that she wrongfully fears will torture her, watching her interact with the boys of the Realm, and their inquisitive Queen, is so entertaining. And I love her strength, intelligence and sense of wonder as she begins to explore and understand her new reality, with Benny as her guide.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also read a novel about vampires who sparkled in the sun, and I truly enjoyed it\u2026\u201d She wanted to sparkle. Who didn\u2019t? \u201cWouldn\u2019t it be lovely to sparkle, Benjamin?\u201d
\nHis face seemed to morph in every direction and then settled back into place. \u201cCovert Ops would be difficult if I sparkled, but I guess everyone deals with obstacles.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The dynamic between Benny and Karma is fantastic. Being destined mates, of course there is chemistry there, and their attraction is undeniable. But Benny refuses to subject Karma to losing another mate, and can only give her something casual. But she is a woman who is beginning to understand what she wants, and appreciates the fact that she can have it, and when they finally cave in to all of that sexual tension, it\u2019s hot as all hell!<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m done holding back, sweetheart. I\u2019m not nice or easy or casual. I\u2019m just me. You in or out?\u201d
\n\u201cIn,\u201d she breathed. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But the Kurjans are watching, and while Benny is fighting to protect Karma, she has a mission of her own to protect those that she loves. It\u2019s a wild ride full of action, intrigue, suspense and a whole lot of badassery, and I loved it! The story moves at a great pace, and I was glued to my kindle the whole way through.<\/p>\n

There is more time spent with Garret, Logan and Sam (FTW), and some great cameos from series faves. Things are developing with Hope and her destiny, and I\u2019m so intrigued where the series is going to go from here. It\u2019s building up to its big finish, and with only a few books left, I am so excited for what is to come.<\/p>\n

I loved this one. Sexy, action-packed and intense with a gorgeously sweet love story, it\u2019s such a fun read.<\/p>\n

4.5 stars!<\/p>\n

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n

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See our\u00a0Dark Protectors\/Realm Enforcers series<\/a>\u00a0page for info on the series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Check out our\u00a0Rebecca Zanetti Author Spotlight<\/a>\u00a0for more of Rebecca\u2019s work<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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