Apparently I read this book in 2019 and rated it just 3 stars. I have zero recollection of reading it before which is unusual for me.

After re-reading it today, I’d say this is still a 3 to maybe 3.5 star read for me. The book is a slightly long novella (approx. 180 pgs) and storyline is fast-paced which is fine with me, but it didn’t allow for much depth of emotions.

Hail is a fairly emotionless hybrid Kindred due to an emotional damper, and around Isabel and her son Brandon he feels comfortable enough to turn up his damper to allow more emotions. I found his quick acceptance of her autistic son to be sweet and a clear indication Hail is a good man.

Isobel has been through a lot with her ex-husband’s verbal and emotional abuse/taunts. Her son is her whole world and she’s unwilling to consider any romantic connection even though she’s attracted to Hail and apparently they’ve been dream sharing.

The author throws a lot of different plot points in a fairly short book. Some are more than a bit out there.

Overall, it’s an entertaining and easy read.

KU