{"id":8318,"date":"2016-05-31T08:42:43","date_gmt":"2016-05-31T12:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=8318"},"modified":"2017-02-26T09:02:26","modified_gmt":"2017-02-26T14:02:26","slug":"arc-review-wicked-burn-realm-enforcers-3-by-rebecca-zanetti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=8318","title":{"rendered":"ARC Review: Wicked Burn (Realm Enforcers, #3) by Rebecca Zanetti"},"content":{"rendered":"

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5 awesome stars!<\/b><\/p>\n

OMG, this was a wild ride! I just finished it and my heart is still pounding! Once again Rebecca Zanetti has blown me away with her exciting storylines, kickass action, paranormal awesomeness, and her passionately intense romance. This was a fantastic read, I loved it!<\/p>\n

This is the third book in the Realm Enforcers<\/i> series, and make sure you read the earlier books first otherwise you\u2019re going to be pretty lost. I\u2019d actually recommend reading the Dark Protectors<\/i><\/a> series first to make sure you really know what\u2019s going on and get more enjoyment out of it.<\/p>\n

A century ago, witch Simone Brightson and demon Nicholaj Veis were on the verge of mating and having their happily ever after. But fate intervened, and in order to save the world (and the love of his life), Nicholaj left, leaving both him and Simon broken hearted.\u00a0 100 years later, and Nick has fulfilled his destiny and surprisingly survived to become a strategical genius and second in charge of the demon nation. Simone has become equally as powerful and is now a member of a ruling with body, the Coven 9. However when she is accused of treason by her own kind – potentially facing death if found guilty \u2013 it\u2019s Nick who comes to her rescue, whisking her away with promises to keep her safe.<\/p>\n

Right from the start, the dynamic between these two is sensational! Simone is smart, stubborn and feisty, and she is full of animosity towards the man who broke her heart and left her alone. But Nick is a total alpha who wants his woman and is going to let nothing stand in his way.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat exactly do you want from me, Nicholai?\u201d
\nHis deep chuckle echoed off the buildings bracketing them. \u201cI want everything, Simone. And this time, I\u2019m going to keep it.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s all action as they try their best to evade capture, but it\u2019s all in vain as Simone is dragged from Seattle to Ireland to face her charges, with Nick by her side through it all, promising to protect her, while continuing his relentless pursuit. Simone puts up a good fight, building the sexual tension brilliantly as they face off against each other, but all the while growing closer the more time they spend together and finding it impossible to resist each other.<\/p>\n

But 100 years is a long time and the kind-hearted man Simone once knew has been replaced by a hardened warrior, and similarly, she has matured from a na\u00efve young woman to a strong, stubborn and powerful witch. They clash constantly, but it all adds to the chemistry between them and the wonderfully argumentative but sexually charged dynamic that they have.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not that kind of woman.\u201d
\nHe lifted one eyebrow. \u201cWhat kind of woman?\u201d
\n\u2026 \u201cThe kind who gets lost in a man. The kind who obeys without question. Hell, Nick. The kind who lets a man shield her.\u201d Even if she had been that woman eons ago, he\u2019d changed her by leaving.
\nHe watched her, no expression lightening his face. \u201cBaby, I\u2019m not the kind of man who would give you a choice.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The UST builds to epic levels until it all explodes, and HOT DAMN! Rebecca Zanetti writes some steamy PNR but I think she\u2019s outdone herself with this one! The sex is hot, descriptive, and there\u2019s lots of it, and Nick\u2019s alpha tendencies and Simone\u2019s aggression lead to some explosive sexy time which is intense and passionate and absolutely scorching! And it\u2019s like a barometer to their relationship as they move from pure aggressive instinct to emotionally intense to rough and possessive and back again. And their arguing and banter continues, even into the bedroom \u2013 and their paranormal powers just make it all the more fun.<\/p>\n

He reached for the waist of his boxers.
\n\u201cYou take those off, and I\u2019ll burn your cock right from your body.\u201d
\nHe paused. She wasn\u2019t kidding. \u201cYou create one ounce of a flame, and I\u2019ll be in your head forcing you to orgasm before you can throw.\u201d He dropped the cotton to the ground.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But as significant as their physical connection is, their emotional bond is beautifully explored, and you can feel that everything that was once between them is still there \u2013 only now intensified. They love each other deeply and as they spend time together and learn to open up and trust each other again, the romance develops naturally and it\u2019s a total swoonfest!<\/p>\n

\u201cMy heart is yours and always will be. Everything I\u2019ve done in this life from the good to the truly terrible has been to make the world a better place for you \u2026 Everything I am or will ever be belongs solely to you.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cNo woman has ever been loved more than you are right now, Simone. It\u2019s impossible. I promise you.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

*dreamy sigh*<\/p>\n

But the romance is only one part of the story, and it all unfolds alongside all of the action and paranormal awesomeness that is this series! And as Simone\u2019s trial with the Coven 9 draws closer, deadly attacks on witches start to increase, family secrets will be revealed, and there are some huge twists and reveals which turn the whole series on its head. And the action! OMG, the action is intense and so, so awesome! It\u2019s a rollercoaster ride alright, and I relished every single moment of it!<\/p>\n

I loved that we got to catch up with other characters from both this and the Dark Protectors<\/i> series. Bear and Zane were particular highlights, and it looks like Adam and Tori\u2019s book will be up next with an exciting hint at their story.<\/p>\n

I freaking loved this book! Everything about it combines to give us an exciting, action packed and romantic read that kept me guessing the whole way through. The explosive ending had me on the edge of my seat, and while the end of the book isn\u2019t a cliffhanger, the story is definitely unfinished and I can\u2019t wait to see where it\u2019s all going to go next.<\/p>\n

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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The Realm Enforcers series
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A spin-off from the \u00a0Dark Protectors<\/a> series<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wicked Ride (#1)\u00a0<\/strong>(Kell & Alexandra)
\nReview<\/a>
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Wicked Edge (#2)\u00a0<\/strong>(Daire & Cee Cee)
\nReview<\/a>
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Wicked Burn (#3) <\/strong>(Nick & Simone)
\nReview<\/a>
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Wicked Kiss (#4)<\/strong> (Tori & Adam)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Wicked Bite (#5)<\/strong> (Bear & Nessa)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Kindle Ebook<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Realm Enforcers series is a spin off from the Dark Protectors series.
\nFor full series information, see our Realm Enforcers \/ Dark Protectors<\/a> page.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Also see our Rebecca Zanetti Author Spotlight<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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