Alexandra Ivy

A natural born guardian, Fane, a warrior adrift after his lover leaves him for another, must risk his body, his soul and his heart when a powerful psychic named Serra needs his help deciphering secret sects and ancient relics to rescue the daughter of a high-blood businessman. By a New York Times best-selling author. Original.

Blood Assassin

Lover of Romance 

I received a arc copy in exchange for a honest review, thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca for the opportunity. 

Fane is a guardian, and one of the strongest and most capable. He has dedicated many years of his life to protecting and being part of the Sentinel’s, and recently has lost a woman he has spent many years protecting when she found love. Now he feels a loss, for the bond between a guardian and the one he protects is powerful, but there is one woman he has always wanted…but he knows he can never have, he knows he is not good enough for her, and plans on returning to the training center…but Serra has different plans. Serra has always loved Fane, and is willing to fight for a chance for them to be together. But she never imagined that what would bring them together, could destroy her. Serra is a powerful telepath, but when she is made to find a lost young girl who has been kidnapped, or die, she knows that she has little choice, and Fane despite his reservation will move heaven and earth to protect her. As Fane and Sherra race against time to find the kidnapped girl, a love erupts between them, and soon they realize they have to fight for that love which hard to hold onto…but will Sherra and Fane lose everything or will they succeed and find a future together…

I will say that Alexandra Ivy has surprised me with this one. I have had the opportunity to read one of her historical paranormal romances..and just loved it, but have never returned to reading her until…now. Even though this is the second book in the series, I was hoping that I wouldn’t be too lost…and I wasn’t. Although I would have loved to have the opportunity to read the first book before reading this one, just to have more background information on Fane and Sherra. There are a lot of issues that Fane is dealing with that I think would be revealed in the first book. But the author does a great job in summarizing Fane and past struggles and the loss of his relationship with the woman he was protecting. Now just so there is no confusion, there was no physical intimacy between them…but what I sensed was more of a strong emotional connection and he protected her for a long time. You see how he struggles with that, and he was such a vibrant yet stubborn hero. I truly adored this hero, but tend to let his pride get in the way of happiness and Sherra. Sherra was just awesome…spirited and feisty, has her own abilities and powers, and she definitely knows how to stand up to Fane. These two had wonderful chemistry, and wowzers…can they heat a room up like fire….you might want a fire extinguisher with you when you read it. And you will want a chance to try this one out…an amazing story that won me over. I read this one in one sitting, there was so much detail and the writing was very stimulating and keeps you from straying from the book. Ivy has a certain unique voice that just captures your attention immediately and it’s near impossible to let go. 

As for my overall opinion of this one…well you can never go wrong with the sentinel’s. Sexy warriors who have delectable personalities, sassy heroine to make you want to know more, a plot that is thrilling and one step ahead of the reader, and some fierce desire that develops into a powerful and sexy love story….will thrill you to the core!! Get ready for some shocks, adventures, and some good/bade guys, a bit of a cliffhanger to leave you wanting more, and a wonderful ending that will leave you sighing in full satisfaction. Not one to miss out on.

Totally Addicted to Reading

Blood Assassin is my debut read for Alexandra Ivy and it will not be my last. I have heard so many good things about this author and I was glad for the opportunity to receive a copy in exchange for an honest review.
 
Being an avid fan of all things paranormal, I am always looking for stories in that genre, which will keep me on the edge of my seat and have me yearning for more. Blood Assassin did that and more. The story was so intriguing that I went and bought a copy of the previous book in the series. (NB Blood Assassin can be read as a stand-alone).
 
The story centres on Fane, (a sentinel) and Serra (a psychic and telepath). These two have been in love with each other from the moment they met. However, Fane was determined to keep his distance as he felt that giving in to his feelings would complicate his duty as a sentinel. Serra tried everything to get him to admit his feelings, but he refused to budge. His determination to keep his distance led to his decision to leave Valhalla. However, his plans for departure were disrupted when Serra was forced to help save a kidnapped child. What followed is a story of intrigue, action, drama sprinkled with some hot and sexy romance.
 
The characters in their own way were awesome, but the ones that stood out for me were Fane and Serra. Fane is the strong, silent type. Fane was raised under a strict and stringent regime which taught him to keep his feelings under control. This, however, did not stop him from loving Serra. His love for her is so profound that he will gladly give his life to keep her from harm. I like stories where the female heroine is portrayed as being strong and independent with a sweet and sexy side. As a result, I was immediately drawn to Serra. She is not afraid to go after what she wants and this includes Fane.
 
The romance was hot and the action non-stop. The story is fast paced it held my attention to the end. The story ended well, but based on events it’s clear that there is next book in the making and I can’t wait to get my hands on it when it is released.
 
Overall, I felt it was an enjoyable read. If you are looking for a unique paranormal story, then I recommend that you read this series. DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Blood Assassin

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