Her Chosen Protector by Caitlyn O'Leary

Asher and Eden's story came with some heartbreaking feels and some lighthearted laugher and all sorts of intense adventure.  

Being brought into the Thorne's family and getting to experience the confusing lost and utter devastation make you not only empathize with Asher more, but it makes you think about real life situations, too.  Because what they felt and experienced isn't remotely fictional.  I appreciated the compassionate way things were handled.  

Asher's attitude, strength, determination, protectiveness, and devotion won me over quickly.

Eden is a fun spitfire of a woman - totally able to hold her own and refuses to stay knocked down.  I loved her sense of confidence mixed in with a hidden soft spot, which made her all the perfect for Asher. 

I love the moments with the team on their mission - being a part of the boots-on-the-ground action as well as the banter and true brotherhood they have.   And this time it was nice getting to see some downtime with just the Thorne brothers, even with the circumstances surrounding it.  

This is a great addition to the Night Storm series and I'm super excited to see where we're headed next!

Sweet One by Cristin Harber

2020 audio reread

This time, I have a much deeper appreciation for this story, and fell in love all the more with Cash and Nic. It fed everything I was needing and gave everything required.

There's something special about this couple and a little catch-up novella like this is the perfect little piece of story that, thankfully, we get to enjoy.

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2016 review

"You kiss like a god."
"I love you."

Swoons!!

Cristin Harber and her super secret projects! This one is another perfect surprise she dropped on her Titan fans. You can tell the depth of love she has for Cash and Nic as she just can't quite let them go!

Absolutely enjoyed getting to go back a bit in Titan time (this book chronically starts right at the end of Hart Attack) and getting to see some events through Cash and Nic's eyes as well as experiencing married life with them! The short story starts with a bang and delivers all the feels - I was crying by page 2 (oye!) and shortly after giggling, awe'ing, swooning, and growling - everything you come to expect and love from a Titan book.

While part of the conflict seemed to be a bit too easily solved (or maybe that was me missing seeing a bit more of the Titan action/adventure), it flowed well with the story and kept the focus where it needed to be - on Cash and Nic. I have a feeling a few more surprises are in store for us, because while a lot of loose ends were tied up, not quite all of them have a pretty bow on them yet. (guessing the next Titan novel - or who knows, another surprise project?) will answer these. :)

Definitely not a story to miss if you're a fan of Cash and Nic in their stories (Sweet Girl, Garrison's Creed) or Titan in general.

The Guardian by Cristin Harber

Omgoodness, give me spicy sweetness, escape and evade scenes, secrets and truths, dimple-showing laughter, a swoony protective alpha, a sweet and strong and best friend-like leading lady —all that adds up to The Guardian. Loved every. single. stinkin'. moment of this story.

I'm so thrilled Cristin Harber took advantage of the opportunity to give us Jason and Roxane's story because it was totally worth it! I have to admit, I’ve already re-read this story and have the rest of the Aces series queued up for a reread as well because I just can't escape from a good thing.

I love coming back to the Titan world with each new piece we're given. The Guardian adds another delightful layer of glittery sprinkles to the richness of the Titan cake universe.

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Oct2020 reread, single release (with added words)

The nuances stepped it up just enough to make an amazing story all that better and tighter and loved.


**originally read in the Danger and Desire anthology.