MENDING SCARS
Author: Brandy L. Rivers
Series: Others of Edenton (Dacia and Preston’s story), Book 5 ~ STANDALONE
Genre: Adult Paranormal Romance
~ SYNOPSIS ~
Some scars run soul deep.
Preston finally knows what he wants, but it’s an uphill battle to win her confidence. Dacia has been hurt countless times, including by his own hand. Despite her accusations, he wants what’s best for her.
Dacia struggles with her inability to trust. Her mother has always been too wrapped up in her own life to pay attention. Her father only comes around when it benefits him. Dacia no longer believes she’ll ever come first.
Remus is a fugitive on Earth and in Faerie. His ungrateful daughter refuses to help, even when a mage nearly tracks him down. His best hope is pitting Dacia and Preston against each other.
Ultimately, Dacia must choose. Can Preston help mend her scarred heart? Or will her father’s corrupt plan spoil Dacia’s chance at happiness?
Ever since the first time I read a book by Brandy L. Rivers, I fell in love with her writing. The stories have always had a smooth flow that’s allowed me to fully connect with the plot line and all the characters. I’ve always been fully intrigued by the developments made throughout her books and honestly, I’ve never felt “let down”. Brandy quickly became one of my favorite authors and it’s safe to say that I will continue to read anything she writes, regardless of the genre – because yes, she not only writes amazing Paranormal Romances, but Contemporary Romances too (so far).
Mending Scars
was yet another amazing installment in the Others of Edenton Series. While this
was book 5 in the series, it can be read as a standalone. I always recommend
reading books in order because you will always have a deeper connection to the
characters and the storyline, but even if you haven’t read books .5 – 4, you
will still be able to thoroughly enjoy this one. At least, I know I did and I’ve only read book 1: In Too Deep prior to this one. I will be going back and reading them all,
though! I just LOVE these characters!
In Mending
Scars, we got Dacia and Preston’s story.
These two characters had a not-so-positive/friendly
past. You can immediately tell (even if you haven’t read the prior books) that
Preston and Dacia weren’t among the “most liked” characters in the series,
especially Dacia. They had both done a few shady things in the past that well,
yes, earned them their “I-don’t-like-you” statuses. And this is precisely the reason why I absolutely loved this book’s
title: Mending Scars. It played into
the storyline in more ways than one, both physically and emotionally.
There was SO
much more to Dacia’s character, and Preston’s for that matter. Their back stories
were intriguing; I felt for them and
understood why they did the things
they did. They both had their fair amount of issues that weren’t necessarily their fault – they just didn’t know
better. I mean, for starters, Dacia had one hell of an evil father that caused
her so much emotional pain that it amazed me how good Dacia actually turned out to be! All she wanted was to be
acknowledged, accepted, and loved by her dad, but nope. An evil being such as
Remus wasn’t capable of those feelings.
Then on the
other hand, we had Preston. He had this huge secret he’d kept all his life, one
that could very well change his future, all while trying to bring down the most
evil man of all, Remus. As fate would have it, Dacia and Preston ended up ‘bonding’
which of course made things even more interesting. After all, two broken souls
completing each other? Heck YEAH.
However,
falling for Dacia made Preston’s job a tad more complicated. Not only did he
have his hands full with putting Remus away, but he had to do so all while
keeping Dacia safe and protecting her not just from any physical harm, but from
any and all emotional repercussions as well. I mean, he was trying to capture
her DAD, nonetheless.
“You
are my heart, Preston.”
“And
you’re mine.”
Overall, this
was yet another fantastic book by Ms. Rivers. The paranormal side of it kept me
on my toes, fully captivated, while the romantic aspect kept me swooning nonstop
(and blushing – talk about hot scenes!). She has truly done it again! Rivers delivered
one more must read!! Five stars to Mending Scars!! I
absolutely loved Preston and Dacia’s story!
Meet the author: Brandy L Rivers
I've always loved books, especially about monsters and magic, so I started writing. I'm working on a prequel and the next few books in the Others of Edenton series, and I have a head full of stories to share.
I'm a stay at home mother with a wonderful husband who lets me write and write to my hearts content.
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<3 thank you so much :)
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