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Book CoverVeena’s review of Shadow Reaper (Shadow Riders, Book 2) by Christine Feehan
Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 30 May 17

Now that eldest brother and head of the Ferraro family Stefano has found the one woman meant to be his, there is hope for his generation of shadow riders.  Next up is dark, smoldering, troubled Ricco Ferraro with his love for Shibari and his desire to find a rope model to help soothe his spirits.

Ricco had almost given up hope of finding the perfect rope model when she walked in. With her Asian features she soothed something deep in Ricco’s soul and, most importantly, her shadow connects with him.  Can both of them find a way to handle the blackness of their pasts and find a future together?

It’s quickly apparent that she’s the little girl he once sold his soul to save. Unfortunately, her life has not exactly been a bed of roses. Brought up in hate, deprived of her true name, she has survived against all odds with a sweetness of spirit and compassion.  She’s been planted in Ricco’s home to search for his vulnerability and take him down, but it soon turns out that she truly is a white hat and determined to save Ricco.

This story takes unexpected twists and turns as Ricco finally deals with the darkness of his past and confronts old enemies, in order to free himself to walk in the light with his rightful mate by his side.  Readers will enjoy how the story unfolds and, of course, in true Christine Feehan style, there are enough steamy and erotic scenes to keep readers happy along the way.

Grade: B

Summary:

Christine Feehan returns to her scorching-hot series starring a Chicago crime family that has built its empire in the shadows…

Billionaire playboy Ricco Ferraro knows no other life. Being a shadow rider is in his blood—but so is a haunting desperation stemming from the secrets of his dark past. His recklessness puts not only his life at risk, but also the future of his entire family. To save them all, he must find a woman who can meet his every desire with a heat all her own…

Just when Ricco has given up hope, he meets her—a mysterious woman whose shadow connects with his. She’s someone looking for a safe haven from the danger that has stalked her over the last several months. In Ricco’s embrace, she finds one. But the darkness in which they so often find sanctuary can also consume them…

Read an excerpt.

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