Even in alternate worlds where vampires and shifters roam freely, there are always a group of men
(sometimes including women!) that are considered the best of the best. In the our world, we have the
men and women in service who put their lives in danger everyday and these books aren’t much
different from that. These characters are either skilled in combat, have a great amount of knowledge
about something very important or even possess special abilities that make them coveted by their
group. They are considered an elite gang of warriors who have the means to protect those around
them, and ultimately, the world.
This month, I’ve picked a few titles that feature heroes who are part of an elite group of warriors so
you can see for yourself just how tough you have to be to be part of the team.
Naasir is one of Raphael’s Seven. If I’m being honest, I wasn’t
expecting much from Naasir before I read this book, but I was pleasantly surprised by how intriguing
and alluring his character became. You’ll have to read his book to find out what he’s capable of!
About: Naasir is the most
feral of the powerful group of vampires and angels known as the Seven, his loyalty pledged to the
Archangel Raphael. When rumors surface of a plot to murder the former Archangel of Persia, now lost
in the Sleep of the Ancients, Naasir is dispatched to find him. For only he possesses the tracking
skills required - those more common to predatory animals than to man.
Enlisted to accompany Naasir, Andromeda, a young angelic scholar with dangerous secrets is
fascinated by his nature - at once playful and brilliant, sensual and brutal. As they race to find the
Sleeping archangel before it's too late, Naasir will force her to question all she knows...and tempt
her
to walk into the magnificent, feral darkness of his world. But first they must survive an enemy vicious
enough to shatter the greatest taboo of the angelic race and plunge the world into a screaming
nightmare...
The Execution Underground is an elite group tasked with
protecting humanity. Dr. Shane Grey is the resident geek of the team and his story proves to be the
most unique so far.
About: Hunters of the
supernatural, THE EXECUTION UNDERGROUND are an elite group tasked with protecting humanity…
but can dark temptation destroy good intentions?
Occult specialist and witch hunter Dr. Shane Grey is called upon to investigate a string of crimes that
bear all the hallmarks of black magic. But he can't take on this daunting assignment for the Execution
Underground alone. He'll need the help of Vera Sanders, a witch with a dark past—and a woman who
disturbs him as much as she intrigues him.
Vera is determined to ignore the dangerous chemistry between herself and Shane so she can prove
her loyalty to his cause; otherwise she risks the wrath of the Execution Underground once again. If
she can't make Shane trust her, they won't stand a chance in hell of defeating the evil that's
terrorizing their city. No easy task, considering old habits die hard…and Vera may be the very person
responsible for luring Shane into a killer's trap.
Fire Creek is a sanctuary for physician Kim Sharpe but when
things get heated between her and Brick, Brick requires Kim’s help to save him from his pack. This
one is a little bit different from my other recommendations but the fact that Brick’s life is
threatened
by his own pack, I couldn’t help but want to include this because of the interesting twist.
About: For disgraced
physician Kim Sharpe, Fire Creek was supposed to be a sanctuary, a place to hide from media
scrutiny and the public eye. But when a group of wolf shifters break into her clinic and demand she
save the life of a packmate, her serene world unravels. And when the wolf dies despite Kim's efforts,
she's dragged into a hunt she can't control, led by a man she desperately wants to understand.
All shifters live with their beasts, but Chris "Brick" Preston's is dangerously close to the surface.
And
it wants Kim. Sex keeps the beast sated for now, but unless Kim can help him find a more permanent
solution, Brick risks becoming a feral, banished—or put down—by his pack.
With each incredibly intense encounter, Brick and Kim grow closer. But time is not on their side.
When Kim is faced with betraying the pack in order to save Brick's life, the consequences may be
more than they can survive.
I'm not familiar with those titles, but they do sound like good reads!! I'll have to look them up. Thank you for bringing them to our attention!! (Peggy Roberson 8:08am September 10, 2015)
Thanks Peggy! I hope you enjoy! (Annie Tegelan 2:31pm September 19, 2015)