Only a few are brave enough to fall . . .
When Raini desperately needed help, she went to the one person who she knew could save her dying friend . . . her secretive and ruthlessly powerful anchor, Maddox. His price was that she grant him access to her life, yet he's still determined not to form the anchor bond with Raini. That rejection stings, even while she can't stop her body - or her demon - reacting to his presence.
Maddox is a descendent, a rare breed of demon possessing angelic blood - and Raini knows he'll let someone close when hell freezes over. As a succubus, she's used to men wanting her uncontrollably - and used to having all the power. But while Maddox wants her strictly on his own terms, for the first time she can remember Raini's struggling to keep her own emotions in check.
Yet when someone - or something - starts to target Raini, Maddox's protectiveness goes into overdrive. Suddenly he's finding it harder to keep his secrets and his distance, for nothing seems to matter as much as Raini. As the threat escalates into all-out war, they both have to decide: can they trust the other to catch them if they fall?
The next sizzling paranormal romance in Suzanne Wright's globally bestselling The Dark in You series
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I have been waiting for this story since Maddox's appearance in Shadows, two books ago. I think Suzanne writes palpable chemistry between couples masterfully, and Raini and Maddox had that from their first meeting, too. Also, both their characters were introduced in a way that one can only be curious about them - Raini took part in all of the books, but there were enough hints and many questions left open about her, why she is the way she is. And there is Maddox, who was basically a mystery on two legs, as nobody seemed to know what he is and what he is capable of exactly, or even if he is a bad or a good guy.
Well, after reading their story, I would say he is a good guy with bad streaks. Either way, he is definitely powerful and strong, and has some arrogance with it. Also, he is possessive and protective and quite frankly hot as hell. Fortunately for her - and us, readers, Raini can be his equal in many ways. In my opinion they are a great (power) couple together.
Not much can be said without spoilers, as they both have big secrets with good reasons, they have some toxic family members as well, and the majority of the plot is based upon these. But I have to mention I really liked that we have met new characters, in Maddox's lair and also Raini's family, some of them are very likeable and I wonder if they will have roles later, too.
But, as most of the action happened with them, we spent less time with the others we have known from the start. For example it seemed like we had less of the girls' time in this book with Harper, Devon and Khloe, and also of Knox and his sentinels. I really like those relationships, so it was a pity, but I can understand the reason.
I kind of wish we had more books with Maddox and Raini as the MC, as then there would be more time to explore their personality individually, their bond(s) with each other and the relations with others. It feels like a lot has happened in one book and there are conflicts, events and changes that could deserve more pages, but all in all, it was a great addition to the series. I only wish we had more of it.
Lastly, a warning: the whole The Dark in You series is very... passionful, to say, it is definitely for adults only, and this book is not an exception, so be mindful of that.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.
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