Review: Skylar’s Devotion – Marisa Chenery

A famous Victoria’s Secret fashion model, Braelyn comes home to visit her parents after being away for a year. On a shopping trip, a man on a motorcycle at the red light snags her attention while she crosses the street. When she draws even with him, he flips open the visor of his helmet, and she instantly forgets what she’s doing. A blast from a car horn makes her aware she’s standing in the middle of the crosswalk, and she quickly gets moving.

Skylar follows the beautiful blonde with his gaze, watching where she goes. Sitting at a red light is not the place he expects to run into his would-be mate, but there she was. Determined not to let her get away, he follows her. He finds it hard enough to deal with her being mortal and not knowing anything about werewolves, but the bigger problem is the stalker who wants to do his famous mate more harm than good.

Series: Roxie’s Protectors #4
Release Date: May 16, 2011
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Source: Manic Readers
Reviewer: Iris
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

I began reading this novella knowing full well that it was the 4^th in a series and fully expecting to at times being hit with mentions of a story line I would only know had I read the previous books. But I after reading the blurb I decided to take the chance. An interesting blurb where our hero, Skylar first spots his mate at a red light as she is crossing the street hooked me. The concept interesting enough that I had to give it a shot.

Well, Chenery did not disappoint. Not only are we presented with engaging characters but the simple storyline of boys meets girl minus all the drama before hand is endearing and quite enjoyable. My only complaint would be the speed in which everything happened. They meet and after a particularly stalker-like move of following her into a lingerie story, they have their first date. Within a day they were saying I love you, and within 2 days discussing happily ever after. Even the big reveal of his secret isn’t all that big. There was no fan fair and after a brief pause she was very accepting of his being a werewolf and eagerly looking forward to that happily ever after.

However, all things considered, I found Skylar to be a very sweet and full-bodied character. The romance between him and Braelyn had a very fairytale whirlwind quality to it. But most importantly of all, it made me eager to get the previous books and read them all as soon as possible. So all things considered, Skylar’s Devotion was a hit as far as I’m concerned.

Cocktail Recipe

Deep Dark Secret

.5 oz Coffee Liqueur

.5 oz heavy creme

1.5 oz dark rum

.5 oz rum

In a shaker half filled with ice cubes combine all ingredients. Shake well. Strain into cocktail glass.