Tamed (Dark Protectors #6.5) by Rebecca Zanetti

[Eva Millien]

Blurb:

(Off Goodreads)

Caleb Donovan was never meant to be a prophet. At heart he's a conqueror, his appetites far more carnal than spiritual. He's not inclined to repress his passions and surrender to fate. After all, that's what cost him Lily—three centuries ago. She married another, because it was ordained. Now that he's in the same benighted calling—and forced into proximity with her—all the old desires are roaring back to life. . .

After widowhood and centuries of celibacy, Lily is eager to explore the wild side of life, except now she's vulnerable to another forced relationship, with an enemy. But this time she's determined to choose her own path. And if hot, furious Caleb comes charging to the rescue, it might just change both their destinies. . .

Love is about to start conquering. . .

My Review:

This novella in the Dark Protectors series is a riveting paranormal read that keeps readers on the edge. Caleb Donovan is a soldier, he was never meant to be a prophet even if does put him in close contact with Lily. Lily is eager to explore her wild side, but is vulnerable to a forced mating with an enemy.  If Caleb charges to the rescue it just might change both their destinies.

This fast paced plot keeps the reader hovering in anticipation with lots of suspense, action, drama and romance.  The author brings the world of the Dark Protectors to life with well written scenes and details that capture the imagination and tension builds throughout the story as the time for the proposed peace talks with their enemies grows closer.  The strong compelling characters are easily related to and grab the reader’s attention from the very beginning.

The attraction between Lily and Caleb is hot enough to scorch the reader and the sex scenes are red hot and steamy, but the relationship set explosions off when the two get around each other, snarky dialogue accompanies quite a few arguments between the two not only because of their past, but because of differing opinion on what being a prophet means and whether fate really plays a part.  The reader can’t help but get caught up their story and certainly can empathize with the choice they have to make, kill a friend or destroy the world. The visions have tensions running high between the prophets and to spice things up even more, the enemy wants Lily for himself.

I was totally engrossed in this quick thrilling read with its fascinating world and captivating characters and I can’t wait to read the next one.

5 STARS 3 FLAMES

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eKensington, May 15, 2014, 129 pages, available in ebook

The Kayrs family leads not only the vampire nation, but also the Realm, which is a coalition of vampires, shifters, and witches.   Years ago, an evil vampire race called the Kurjans declared war on the Realm by creating a deadly virus that infects vampire mates.  The virus attacks chromosomal pairs and takes mates from immortal to human, and maybe down to death.  No cure for the virus has been found for mates, and the vampires, who are male only, know that time is running short.

1. Fated

2. Claimed

2.5 Tempted

3. Hunted

4. Consumed

5. Provoked

5.5 Twisted

6. Shadowed

6.5 Tamed

7. Marked (coming December, 2014)

About Rebecca Zanetti:

(Off the author’s site)

Rebecca Zanetti wrote her first story when she was six – a romance between a princess and neighboring prince.  The princess fell out of her castle and the prince rescued her. A happily ever after was had by all.

This theme of romance has been carried through Rebecca’s works until present time.  While today’s heroine may have a medical degree, black belt in Karate and her own 401K, she’s still after that happy ending.  And today’s prince may have fangs and wear a black hat, but hey, a modern princess likes a guy who bites.

Rebecca attended Pepperdine University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a Political Science emphasis.  While there she worked as the Editor-in-Chief of The Graphic newspaper, a member of the Pi Phi Sorority and an intern for President Reagan, who still gave 3-5 speeches a week, even though he was no longer president. 

After college, Rebecca worked as an art curator and a Senate aide before heading to law school, where she received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho.  She married Tony Zanetti in the middle of her second year of law school and became pregnant with their first child during the third year.  She graduated law school, gave birth three weeks later, and took the Bar Exam three weeks after that.  All she remembers about the bar exam is that it was so quiet in the testing room, she thought about taking a quick nap.  But she continued on, passed the bar and became a lawyer.   She worked for a large firm, then a small firm, then the county while also teaching legal classes at her local community college.  Now she writes  romances about vampires, cowboys, and soldiers.

Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories.  She resides there with her husband, children and extended family who inspire her every day.  Rebecca has completed several manuscripts, winning award throughout the writing industry for her work.  She is currently writes the Dark Protector series for Kensington Publishing, the Maverick Montana series for Entangled Publishing, and the Sin Brothers series for Grand Central Publishing.

Where to Find the Author

http://rebeccazanetti.com/

http://www.facebook.com/RebeccaZanetti.Author.FanPage

http://twitter.com/RebeccaZanetti

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4149342.Rebecca_Zanetti

http://rebeccazanetti.com/blog-2/

Books by Rebecca Zanetti:

http://rebeccazanetti.com/bookshelf/

The Kayrs family leads not only the vampire nation, but also the Realm, which is a coalition of vampires, shifters, and witches.   Years ago, an evil vampire race called the Kurjans declared war on the Realm by creating a deadly virus that infects vampire mates.  The virus attacks chromosomal pairs and takes mates from immortal to human, and maybe down to death.  No cure for the virus has been found for mates, and the vampires, who are male only, know that time is running short.

1. Fated

2. Claimed

2.5 Tempted

3. Hunted

4. Consumed

5. Provoked

5.5 Twisted

6. Shadowed

6.5 Tamed

7. Marked (coming December, 2014)

About Rebecca Zanetti:

(Off the author’s site)

Rebecca Zanetti wrote her first story when she was six – a romance between a princess and neighboring prince.  The princess fell out of her castle and the prince rescued her. A happily ever after was had by all.

This theme of romance has been carried through Rebecca’s works until present time.  While today’s heroine may have a medical degree, black belt in Karate and her own 401K, she’s still after that happy ending.  And today’s prince may have fangs and wear a black hat, but hey, a modern princess likes a guy who bites.

Rebecca attended Pepperdine University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a Political Science emphasis.  While there she worked as the Editor-in-Chief of The Graphic newspaper, a member of the Pi Phi Sorority and an intern for President Reagan, who still gave 3-5 speeches a week, even though he was no longer president. 

After college, Rebecca worked as an art curator and a Senate aide before heading to law school, where she received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho.  She married Tony Zanetti in the middle of her second year of law school and became pregnant with their first child during the third year.  She graduated law school, gave birth three weeks later, and took the Bar Exam three weeks after that.  All she remembers about the bar exam is that it was so quiet in the testing room, she thought about taking a quick nap.  But she continued on, passed the bar and became a lawyer.   She worked for a large firm, then a small firm, then the county while also teaching legal classes at her local community college.  Now she writes  romances about vampires, cowboys, and soldiers.

Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories.  She resides there with her husband, children and extended family who inspire her every day.  Rebecca has completed several manuscripts, winning award throughout the writing industry for her work.  She is currently writes the Dark Protector series for Kensington Publishing, the Maverick Montana series for Entangled Publishing, and the Sin Brothers series for Grand Central Publishing.

Where to Find the Author

http://rebeccazanetti.com/

http://www.facebook.com/RebeccaZanetti.Author.FanPage

http://twitter.com/RebeccaZanetti

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4149342.Rebecca_Zanetti

http://rebeccazanetti.com/blog-2/

Books by Rebecca Zanetti:

http://rebeccazanetti.com/bookshelf/