When I picked up Helena Hunting's Clipped Wings series, I didn't expect to find my perfect hero in Hayden Stryker. But I am thrilled to say that Hunting has made Hayden more delicious and more sexy in the second instalment to the series.

In INKED ARMOR, readers will encounter a far darker side to Hayden's character. As nightmares plague him and he is dealing with the loss of Tenley, Hayden's OCD begins to control him and his mood swings are getting harder and harder to corral. On top of it all, his parent's murder is suddenly coming back to life, making him relive the tragic events that he wished were better left in the past. Hunting adds more dimension to Hayden's character as she digs deep into his past, revealing shocking details that may push Tenley away.

Tenley is far from perfect herself, but she is a work in progress. While she continues to make mistakes, what I love about her character is that she owns up to them. There were things she needed to do alone and while Hayden would have loved to be that supportive beam to help her stand up against her greatest fears, I admired the fact that Hunting made Tenley do it on her own. It definitely made me respect her more.

However, the shining star in INKED ARMOR is the romance. Hayden and Tenley could not be more perfect for one another. While they argue and have a lot of obstacles to overcome in order to be together, I love that neither one ever feels worthy of the other. There is always more room to grow and despite the perfect ending, I feel like Hunting has a fabulous series on her hand and can run with the secondary characters she has introduced as well.

Humor, heart and heat are just a few of the things you'll find in INKED ARMOR. Helena Hunting is definitely an author everyone should be watching out for! Trust me when I say you do not want to miss out on meeting Hayden Stryker!