Review: The Best of The Doms of Darkhaven
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 20, 2014
WHEN did Sadists become so damned sexy?  In Miss Sinclair’s newest, Edge of the Enforcer, we get to know Alexander DeVries, the Dark Haven Enforcer and one hell of a Sadist, and Lindsay, the club receptionist who is so much more than she appears. We first got to know them in one of Miss Sinclair’s earlier novels, MyLiege of Dark Haven, where even then I could feel a pull to Zander. There was something about him, the way he walked, talked and hell breathed just made my toes curl, and you could tell, there was real chemistry between him and our girl Lindsay.In this book, Miss Sinclair paints a wonderful picture of them both, from Zander’s work as a Mercenary, and how it affects him every time he returns from a mission, to Lindsay trying to hide her past from those who she now considers friends. When Zander finally collects on a wager from Lindsay, the scene becomes an overnight stay, which surprises them both. It all goes well until… he opens his mouth.One thing about Zander, the man can put his foot in his mouth more often than just about anyone else.  He has the perfect knack for saying the wrong thing, and always to Lindsay. He accuses her of being a whore, a money grubbing woman who married a man for the cash and a whole list of other things. Of course, once the reader learns WHY our hero does this, it makes sense, and our girl always forgives him.Lindsay is leading a life of lies and deceit, for a good reason. Accused of heinous crimes, she flees her beloved Texas and moves to California, where she works to clear her name.  In the process she gains new friends, some much needed self respect and a job where finally she can put her years of education to work. Of course, the past never stays buried, and when Lindsay’s life is in danger, it is our hero, Zander who comes to the rescue.Hearing this tough, gruff Sadist admit to loving her was nothing short of spectacularly cute andadorable.*“I love you.” The words spilled from her like a river spilling over a dam. “I love you so much.” His face went blank. Oh God, what had she said? But the damage had been done. Now he’d run. He’d…With a groan, he lifted her into his lap, holding her so tightly she couldn’t draw a full breath . As she buried her face in his neck , his chest rose and fell. I love you too,” he muttered into her hair. *As a long time fan and reader of Miss Sinclair’s, I look forward along with everyone else for each new release. Unlike other authors who pretend to know, or understand the world she writes about, Miss Sinclair never fails to deliver on the goods. Her stories are well thought out, well executed, and flow seamlessly from one word to the next. Her characters are all rounded, believable people, and even in the most hardened, i.e. Zander deVries, there is an innate goodness in him that comes out. The sex scenes are intense, and after reading the violet wand scenes…well let’s just say I have a whole new respect and appreciation for electricity.Miss Sinclair is a wildly talented author who takes the reader on a joy ride right along with her in each and every novel she writes. I don’t play favorites very often, but I in all honestly right now she is top of the list for me when it comes to reading.*Book purchased by reviewer*