{"id":6893,"date":"2015-10-02T14:49:18","date_gmt":"2015-10-02T18:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=6893"},"modified":"2016-10-28T08:55:39","modified_gmt":"2016-10-28T12:55:39","slug":"review-shadowed-dark-protectors-6-by-rebecca-zanetti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=6893","title":{"rendered":"Review: Shadowed (Dark Protectors, #6) by Rebecca Zanetti"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cI\u2019m not leaving you to fight alone … You\u2019ve done enough of that. We\u2019re in this together.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

5 sensational stars!<\/strong><\/p>\n

OMG, this book is a wild ride, and I absolutely LOVED IT!!! Absolutely packed full of action and PNR awesomeness, Jase and Brenna\u2019s story is heartbreaking but beautiful, and I\u2019m so, so happy they both finally got their HEA.<\/p>\n

After five years of being held and tortured by demons, Jase is no longer the fun-loving vampire that he was. The youngest of the Kayrs brothers is back with his family but is haunted by all that he endured and by the loss of his powers, and he is terrified that he is a ticking time bomb that will ultimately destroy his family.<\/p>\n

Brenna Dunne is a witch, and the younger sister of Moira (mate of Con). Her unique birth made her a supernatural anomaly and an upcoming celestial event threatens to endow her with more power than anyone could ever have imagined. She has been through her own turmoil and is currently powerless and slowly dying due to being poisoned a decade ago. Her only hope to survive lies in a mating with a powerful vampire who can possibly save her life and help her survive what is to come.<\/p>\n

Jase and Brenna have known each other for years, and already have a bit of a connection which makes the whole situation much easier, and Jase proposes the mating with the hope that their joining will return his powers to him \u2013 and possibly give him her powers as well – leaving him strong and able to get his vengeance on the demon nation. So, with no time to waste and everything to gain, they willingly enter into their mating contract.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy lady parts will be available for said mating during the next two weeks.\u201d
\nJase barked out a laugh \u201cAs will, ah, my gentlemanly parts.\u201d
\nHeat climbed into Brenna’s face. \u201cI believe we have an agreement.\u201d
\n\u201cWait. You should demand multiple orgasms\u201d” Jase said.
\nBrenna coughed. \u201cExcellent point. I so demand.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

OMG, the chemistry between these two is sensational, and they soon realise that they were fated to be together, and holy hell, it\u2019s hot. Jase is all anger and passion, and the steamy time is incredibly intense but more than that, things between them are easy and natural, and they care deeply for each other, so they soon agree to give their relationship a true chance.<\/p>\n

\u201cAh, baby. Our bed won’t be properly christened until you scream my name in it at least three times.\u201d He leaned down and captured her mouth, his tongue sweeping inside.
\nShe broke away. \u201cThree times? Not sure you have that in you, vampire.\u201d
\nHe laughed, the sound freer than it had sounded since they’d mated. \u201cThat sounds like a challenge.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I absolutely LOVE these two together! Jase is so incredibly broken by all that he has been through and as much as he wants to be his old self, he is too driven by his rage, and his anger over his lack of power to climb out of his broodiness, and Brenna\u2019s lightness is a great contrast to that. She doesn\u2019t cower to his mood, instead standing up to him and being the feisty bombshell that she is. They have fun together, she makes him smile again, and their insane chemistry continues to sizzle as they take any and all opportunities for some sexy time. And through it all their emotional connection continues to develop as Jase starts to heal and Brenna works her way through his barriers. Their tender moments together were beautiful to read.<\/p>\n

She ran her hand along the side of his face, her heart breaking when he turned into her palm. As if a gentle touch was too much for him to resist. Tears pricked the back of her eyes. \u201cI won\u2019t hurt you,\u201d she whispered from somewhere deeper than the moment….
\n\u201cDon\u2019t let me hurt you.\u201d The gentle plea matched his devastated tone.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But when Jase is given the opportunity to finally take out his revenge, he will have to choose between his return to the man he once was and the dark, violent part of him that still longs for vengeance.<\/p>\n

OMG, it\u2019s all happening in this book! Jase\u2019s need for vengeance is a huge driver for his actions throughout the story. And at the same time it seems everybody in the supernatural world is out to stop Brenna from gaining her powers, putting her in constant danger, Virus 27 is still threatening the females of the population and the Kurgens and the demons are both ramping up the war with kidnappings, torture and multiple attacks all taking place. It\u2019s intense and exciting, and the action is sensational \u2013 and there\u2019s so much of it! I was gripping my kindle tightly in my hands, heart pounding while the big scenes all played out like an action movie in my head. And add in the supernatural powers and it becomes even better!<\/p>\n

The rest of the family all play a big part with the boys (and some of the girls) all involved in the big battle scenes, and all playing a part in Jase\u2019s healing, and the moments with the brotherly bonding \u2013 both emotional and hilarious \u2013 were gorgeous. We get to see a lot of Garrett, and he is shaping up to be quite the awesome character! And there are some fantastic developments with the Janie\/Zane situation – I am ridiculously excited for their book!<\/p>\n

The story builds to its exciting conclusion, and I was thrilled with the way it all played out. And it all finishes with an epilogue featuring a check in with each of the couples so far and a gorgeously happy ending for two characters that so desperately deserve it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love you with everything I am, with everything I\u2019ll ever be, and with every hope I could ever dream.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Rebecca Zanetti gave me everything I wanted from this book, I\u2019m still floating on the high!<\/p>\n

I loved it- 5 huge stars.<\/p>\n

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

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

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