ARC Review: Heart of Iron [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "Heart of Iron" the 3rd book in her by Bec McMaster.

Product Description

No One to Trust

Dangerous. Unpredictable. That's how people know the hulking Will Carver. And those who don't like pretty words just call him The Beast. No matter how hard Will works to suppress his werewulfen side, certain things drive him beyond all control. And saucy Miss Lena Todd tops the list.

Lena makes the perfect spy against the ruling Echelon blue bloods. No one suspects that under the appearance of flirtatious debutante lies a heart of iron. Not even the ruthless Will Carver, the one man she can't wrap around her finger and the one man whose kiss she can never forget. He's supposed to be protecting her, but he might just be her biggest threat yet.

About the Author

Bec lives in a small town in country Victoria and grew up with her nose in a book. A member of RWA, RWA (Australia) and RWNZ, she writes sexy, dark paranormals and steampunk romance. When not writing, reading, or poring over travel brochures, she loves spending time with her very own hero or daydreaming about new worlds.

Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (May 7, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402270305
ISBN-13: 978-1402270307

My Review:

Will Carver is known as the Beast because he's dangerous, unpredictable and has a hulking posture.  He tries to contain his werewulfen side but the Miss Lena Todd the saucy wretch drives he out of control.  He is an enforcer for Blade.

Lena Todd is a perfect spy against the Echelon blue bloods because no one would suspect a flirtatious young woman.   Not ever Will Carver the man she can't seem to wrap around her finger and who's kiss she has not been able to forget.

I loved Will because he's actually a true gentlemen under his rough demeanor who will do anything to protect the people he loves.  It was fun to watch him lose control when he's around Lena and how protective he is of her.  Love the interaction between him and Blade (sad that it breaks Blade's heart that Will moved out of the house).

Lena is such a cool character because of the way she likes to play games with Will to try to get him to lose his control around her.  She really know how to push his buttons and it was hilarious!

4/5

Thanks Sourcebooks for sending me this ARC to review, greatly appreciated!

ARC Review: Kiss of Steel [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "Kiss of Steel" by Bec McMaster.

Product Description

When Nowhere is Safe

Most people avoid the dreaded Whitechapel district. For Honoria Todd, it's the last safe haven. But at what price?

Blade is known as the master of the rookeries — no one dares cross him. It's been said he faced down the Echelon's army single–handedly, that ever since being infected by the blood–craving he's been quicker, stronger, and almost immortal.

When Honoria shows up at his door, his tenuous control comes close to snapping. She's so ... innocent. He doesn't see her backbone of steel — or that she could be the very salvation he's been seeking.


About the Author

Bec lives in a small town in country Victoria and grew up with her nose in a book. A member of RWA, RWA (Australia) and RWNZ, she writes sexy, dark paranormals and steampunk romance. When not writing, reading, or poring over travel brochures, she loves spending time with her very own hero or daydreaming about new worlds.


Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (September 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402270275
ISBN-13: 978-1402270277

My Review:

Honoria Todd is in charge of two younger siblings with Charlie her brother suffering from the blue blood virus.  She is trying to provide for them while starving herself when she is discovered by Blade the master of the rookeries and the Blue Blood.  He is attracted to her and is determined to find a way to make her his while trying to keep her safe from powerful enemies.

I really liked Honoria's personality because you can see she really loves her siblings and is determined to make sure they have enough to eat and have roof over their heads.  I believe a lot of people can relate to her situation.

I also really liked Blade too because he takes care of his own and lives his own life not the regular norm of how a ruler usually lives.

The romance between Honoria and Blade started slowly and built up to a true connection full of steamy action.

4/5

Thanks Sourcebooks for sending me this ARC to review, greatly appreciated!