What do you get when you throw a band of sexy
warriors into the age-old battle between good and evil, and
add a
stubborn homicide detective who finds it difficult to follow
police procedure? You get a hot paranormal romance that
follows the lives and adventures of the Paladin warriors and
the women who fall for them. The Paladin warriors were once
angels who gave up their wings in order to help save
humanity against the evil propagated by Lucifer and his
minions on earth. Each of the warriors has special gifts
granted to them by God in order to battle against demons and
an assortment of hellish creatures.
DELIVER ME FROM TEMPTATION is the second book in Tes
Hilaire's Paladin Warrior series and this novel
blends more
of the elements of paranormal romance and urban fantasy and
should appeal to fans of both genres. Hilaire has created a
unique blend of mythology and fantasy into her
world-building that doesn't feel too stifled by religious
dogma even though it is based on Christianity. This is a
paranormal romance so you get plenty of action, profanity,
and adult situations. Also, the novel can be read as a
stand-alone without much loss to the story, but if you are
anything like me then it is preferable to read the series in
order.
In DELIVER ME FROM TEMPTATION, our protagonists are
Logan Calhoun and Jessica Waters. Logan is an immortal
Paladin warrior and the son of the head of the council of
Paladins. Logan's father is brusque, stern, and unflinching
and expects his son to follow in his footsteps in leading
the warriors. This causes much conflict between the two and
shapes Logan's behavior. Logan feels bound to his duties to
the Paladin and yet cannot fight the growing attraction he
has to Jessica, a human. Jessica is a tough-as-nails cop
with a serious stubborn streak, so much that it often leads
her into trouble.
I always prefer my female leads to be strong, powerful
women who can take care of themselves, but at times I felt
that being so headstrong nearly got her killed too often in
this story. Jessica's quest for justice surpassed any common
sense and she often charged into dangerous situations
without informing her partner or anyone else. The detective
is fueled by an overwhelming need for justice due to the
loss of her twin sister, who was gang-raped and murdered
years ago. Both Logan's duty to God and the Paladins and
Jessica's need for justice fuel their conflict and hinder
the growth of their relationship until they work through
their issues.
The romance is a slow burn that eventually ignites into
a roaring inferno that sets up a spicy love between these
two interesting characters. DELIVER ME FROM TEMPTATION has
many secondary
characters and we get some insight into Valin's search for
his lost love and will be the focus of the next Paladin
book. Tes Hilaire has brought a scorching read to lovers of
paranormal romance and I am looking forward to the next book!
When things go bump in the night, Logan bumps back.
Vampires, demons, succubi—you name it, he's fought it.
His job as Paladin angel warrior is to protect humans. Not
fall for one.
She Never Believed in Divine Intervention...Until Now
Detective Jessica Waters protects humans too-with her Glock
and a good set of handcuffs. She doesn't believe in fate.
But if anyone looks like a gift from the gods, it's Logan.
And he clearly knows more about her case than he's letting
on...
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