Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: Winter’s Knight
SERIES: New Amsterdam #2
AUTHOR: Kelly Wyre
PUBLISHER: JMS Books LLC
LENGTH: 183 pages
RELEASE DATE: September 8, 2019
BLURB:
As the son of the infamous New Amsterdam city mayor, Lucian learned at an early age that power is king, love is for the weak, and a real man has no use for tears or mercy. The only light in Lucian’s formative years was Shea who gave Lucian the impetus to break free of his father and leave the city. Shea is never far from Lucian’s side, a friend and companion.
But after a lover dies despite Lucian’s best efforts, Lucian returns home with new purpose: build an empire to destroy the darkness that steal lives and souls. Shea’s back in the city, too, and when three long years pass without contact, Lucian realizes he can’t live without confessing that Shea is his only solace and reason for living.
When reuniting with Shea leads to a horrifying discovery at the hands of the very evil Lucian wishes to eradicate, Lucian vows a path of bloody vengeance to save Shea from certain destruction.
REVIEW:
I had a really hard time with this book. The plot as a whole was good, but while I understand the need for Lucien to use language the way he does, the conversations and the vibes a lot of times in the book, just threw me. It was so off for me. And it made it more difficult to read and at times, really get into. But, as usual, it’s my opinion. Please read for yourself and see what you think.
When Lucian and Shea hadn’t spoken in three years, it was horrible for him. Lucian remembers all the times they had, even when he was drunk off his ass. He knows how he feels for the man and he’s nervous to meet him and see if they can finally make something more of their friendship. But even though Shea is ok with it, he has some secrets he’s carrying, and Lucian starts finding out about them in a very bad way. The more he finds out, the worse it gets and the more he sees red. And he will stop at nothing to get the assholes who have hurt his Shea and more women and men. To the point of murder and then leaving them to rot. Thankfully, Shea got away in time, before he was subjected to anymore than what he’s already endured, but it’s left it’s lasting mark. And Lucian knows for this relationship, he has to be as slow as possible and show that Shea is loved and important and not just some hole to fill. But after his past, it’s up to Shea to be able to trust that it can happen.
You know, I have no problem whatsoever with the BDSM lifestyle, but when it becomes non consensual and the supposed doms are using power and greed to treat people like shit, it pisses me off. NO matter what kink in the lifestyle you have, everything should always be consensual. The only reason I’m telling this much of the story, is because it can be a trigger for some people. And I don’t want that for anyone. It’s plot overall, is good. Bad man’s son trying to go legit in his way and make things better and safe for the world, while ridding the world of trash. Vengeance for people who have been done wrong. I loved that part of it. But like I said, for me, it was the language barriers and the way everyone talked to each other. It didn’t seem natural. I’ve been around people who constantly speak proper English and I was uncomfortable as I was with this. But like I said, make your own judgement call. The relationship between Lucian and Shea was rocky but when it bloomed, it was beautiful.
See what you think. Give it a try.
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