The Professional: Part 2 by Kresley Cole

I thoroughly enjoyed this piece! As one of my favorite authors, I always knew Kresley Cole could write some seriously hot intimate scenes... but this? This came as an unexpected yet delightful surprise. Sevastyan and Natalie are amazing together! While there are definitely some issues that these two really need to fix and talk about, their chemistry is freaking explosive (as shown in the first part). From lust to possibly love, Sevastyan and Natalie's journey together won't be something that you'll want to miss!

Natalie proves to be an interesting character albeit very frustrating and annoying one at times. At a certain point in the book, I literally wanted to bitchslap her because her stupid actions and words when she spoke them without thinking about the consequences. *SPOILER* She sort of "redeemed" herself to Sevastyan after the loss of Paxan and Filip. Damn that traitor! I'm still heartbroken over Paxan's death though. *END SPOILER* By the end of the book, Natalie does change for the better and becomesmore sure of herself regarding her desires for Sevastyan. You go tell him what you want, girl!

On the other hand, Sevastyan is an intriguing, dark, and complex character who I would love to know more about. His actions and personality can be contradictory in regards to his feelings towards Natalie. Furthermore, his relationship with her is rather unstable due to his inability to talk about his past and emotions. However! The one thing I love about Sevastyan is his possessive and alpha tendencies for Natalie and considers her his.

Like I've said before, Sevastyan's sexy possessiveness makes for a super freaking hot coming together between he and Natalie. Holy wow! The things that they do together in this installment... and I'm already looking forward to more. Overall, this was another wonderful addition to The Professional even though Cole ended Part 2 with another cliffhanger. At least we won't have to wait too long for the conclusion of Sevastyan and Natalie's journey!


Rating: ★★★★★

Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione

First book review of the new year! 

I'm not sure why, but I didn't like this one as much as I did when I read Ares' book. Limos was a great heroine- until her lies started catching up to her. The more she continued to lie, the more guilt festered and the worser she became. I initially liked her relationship with Arik and was actually interested in it... but in the end, I thought it was okay. It was nice seeing past characters again and I enjoyed reading about Shade and Runa. I would actually like to re-read their story again. Wait no, probably the entire Demonica series again because I've mostly forgotten certain details and etcetera.

I personally found Reaver and his relationship with Harvester to be quite fascinating. His dirty little secret was interesting because it further hints of his desires towards Harvester and future books of course. (Which obviously came true!) Although he'll most likely want to kill her first after what she did to him. I also liked Thanatos and Regan's burgeoning romance despite it ending in disaster. *SPOILER ALERT* I'm still pissed at you, Regan! You better redeem yourself because forcing yourself on Thanatos was just NO. That was really stupid on the Aegis' part.[You better redeem yourself because forcing yourself on Thanatos was just NO. That was really stupid on the Aegis' part. (hide spoiler)] *END SPOILER* Pestilence, aka Reseph, continues to be number one asshole material and villain who should just die in a fire or get pushed off a cliff. I'm mildly joking, of course; but seriously, he needs to be good again! I hate what he's doing to his siblings and would like to see a glimpse of the person he was before he became evil. I mean we do get a few teases and hints but I want more!

In the end, while I didn't enjoy this one as much, Larissa Ione continues to deliver! I'm really looking forward to reading Thanatos' book and then Reseph's and Reaver's. I doubt Thanatos will forgive Regan for what she did right away. It's definitely going to be interesting.

Rating: ★★★★☆