Review: Worth the Read!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 14, 2014
One choice away from eternity…For 911 years, Gatekeeper companion Justin Bradford has denied the possibility of being mated to only one woman. He enjoys them all too much to settle down. So when he feels his mate’s Ahavah mark surface, his first instinct is to ignore it. But when he sees the leather-clad beauty in need of his help that’s easier said than done…Yvonne wakes up naked on a cold park bench in a small town with no memory of who—or what—she is. All she knows is the gentle man who woke her was turned to dust when she touched him. And now the strange mark that appeared on her shoulder throbs in the presence of the raven-haired man now offering to help her…As Justin and Yvonne navigate the mystery of her past, their bond grows, but the secrets they discover and the sacrifices that must be made could be enough to rip them apart for eternity.Review:I thought this was a unique concept for book and quite enjoyed it.This paranormal story was packed with action, drama and of course some romance to round it out.This is a new to me author and picked this to review because the concept sounded interesting.  It is labeled as "New Adult" which I can understand because of the "age" of characters but honestly I was wrapped up in the story that I did not think about their age.This is the second book in the series and not having read the first book, I appreciated the authors references to past events and explaining of the background of the characters.  I can see where this may have put off some who read the first story, but not having read it, it really helped me.I really enjoyed Justin and Yvonne/Dyre's story.  Poor Yvonne to wake up with no memory and then when you touch someone they turn to dust, I cannot even imagine how she coped.  I liked seeing the different side of the Yvonne/Dyre character and how the author explored not just differences but what was at the hear to Y/D a girl who had been tricked and just wanted what we all want that connection with another person.  Justin is perfect for Yvonne, even though he does not want a mate.  He is loving and though he has problems coming around a first, he is uber-alpha where Yvonne is concerned.Great story and concept, I plan to go back and read the first story in the series.3.5 Stars