Review: Amazingly Unexpected!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 15, 2013
Protecting. Sacred. Resistant. Passionate. Lustful. Hot. Sensual. Loving. UNEXPECTED!!That in a nutshell is every emotion and word that, for me, describes Unexpected Protector. As all of you know I absolutely loved book one Unexpected Angel. Well let me say, if it’s at all possible, I loved this one even more. The story and connections Sloan captures in Unexpected Protector surpasses what she accomplished in Unexpected Angel.Book Two of the Isthmus Alliance Series is Tommy and Holly’s story. I will totally admit Sloan had me worried at first. Book one was where we were first introduced to Holly, Tasha’s best friend. She ends up turning to drugs, getting herself into a horrible situation and unfortunately betrays Tasha. Saying I hated Holly would not be putting it nicely, but would also be a MAJOR understatement. It’s not at all an easy feat. Taking such a popularly hated character and making your readers empathize and ultimately fall in love with her, or at the very least like her. Well, this is where I tip my proverbial hat to Sloan because she totally pulled it off. I did a complete 180. I not only love Holly, I actually felt for her. I understood her in certain ways. Battling addiction is no easy task by any means. Add on internal demons on top of insecurities and that is one hell of a start to a long journey to recovery. I found myself connecting with her on some levels and really understanding her. The REAL her.Tommy, Dylan’s best friend and also another member of IA, is an ex military, ex cop DOM who just sweats sex and is illegally orgasmically sexy. He’s a real genuine caring man who lives by the definition of family values with a massive heart. He’s also ALPHA and possessive. Though commitment scares him, he’s not afraid to pursue it because for Tommy, the alternative is NOT an option.For some reason unbeknownst to Tommy he feels a deep connection to Holly. A primal need to protect her and save her in any way he can. Holly, on the other hand, is not used to anyone except for Tasha ever helping her or protecting her . She is a very resilient independent female who besides Tasha trusts no one. But Holly can’t fight her feelings for Tommy anymore. How Tommy treats Holly, how he cares for her and protects her is just unlike anything. The care he gives her is so sweet. And when they finally give in to their sexual chemistry (which is through the roof I might add), it is dripping between your legs, you will need your B.O.B. type hot. Also WARNING HOLY HUGE CLIFFY TEASE MAN!!!!!!!What I love about this BDSM series is that finally, there’s a series where you finally learn, realize and understand that there is more to this lifestyle than whips and chains.