Review: Unbound – Angela Knight

Desire is released in these original stories by four masters of paranormal romance.

Angela Knight revisits the world of Guardian and genetically engineered Temporal Enforcers Dona and Alerio who combine their talents—and fight their passions—as they investigate a time-travel murder spree.

Jennifer Ashley continues her Shifters Unbound series as Bear Shifter Cormac is determined to take single mom Nell as his mate, despite her objections—until her sons are endangered and she desperately needs help.

Jean Johnson returns to her Vulland Chronicles: On the run after being falsely accused of treason, ex-prince Kiereseth and his companion Vielle take refuge in a snow-bound cabin—and in each other’s arms.

Hanna Martine expands on the fascinating world she introduced in Liquid Lies. After dissolving their arranged marriage so he can win her on his own terms, Ofarian guard David pairs up with the heartbroken Kelsey to try to thwart an enemy to their race.

Series: Shifters Unbound 4.5
Release Date: March 5, 2013
Publisher: Berkley
Source: NetGalley
Reviewer: Iris
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

First I must preface my review by stating that 2 out of the 4 authors were completely new to me, therefore I had never before been exposed to their work. Overall an interesting and engaging read, Unbound takes you from the world of Guardian and Temporal Enforcers to the world of Elementals almost flawlessly.

In Enforcer, we are treated to the culmination of the story of the Temporal Enforcers. With just the right amount of sexual tension and a whole lot of action Knight keeps you enthralled in the story and the characters. Dona has to be, by far, the most damaged heroine I have ever read. However, instead of letting it rule and take over the character, we were treated to a show of strength. And a hero that embraced it.

Jennifer Ashley continued her Shifters Unbound series beautifully in Perfect Mate. Bear shifters Cormac and single mom shifter Nell make an odd, but strangely endearing couple. With her trying to prove that she doesn’t need any man or bear to make her complete and him trying to show her that he’s not just any man. He’s the right bear for her. My one complaint in this story would have to be the action. There was so much potential for that story line. Instead it just seemed a bit rushed.

In a complete turnaround, The Hunter’s Cabin was a classic example of two individuals thrown together by circumstances. Their relationship felt a bit forced. As if the only reason they were together was because they were forced into hiding together. If they hadn’t been these two individuals would never have looked twice at each other. It lacked the chemistry found in Enforcer and the sparks apparent in Perfect Mate.

Surprising me yet again, I found myself rather enjoying Hanna Martine’s offering to the anthology. No Surprise More Magical was both a refreshing and enjoyable end to this anthology. Just enough sparks and chemistry to keep my attention and characters I would actually like to read more about. I would say that Martine may have been new to me, but she is an author I would definitely read more from.

Overall, I found Unbound to be an enjoyable anthology that I would recommend. After all, I greatly enjoyed 3 out of the 4 books offered. The fourth book I didn’t dislike so much as it just didn’t click with me.