From USA Today Bestselling author KL Donn comes the fourth book in the Adair Empire, a dark romance series.Arriving in Alaska, Atticus Kincaid has one mission – watch Thomas McCray’s sister. After weeks of waiting with no indication the Empire’s enemy is going to show up, Atticus makes his presence known.Catalina McCray was raised in the wilds of Alaska by a mother who ran from a past so dark … by a mother who ran from a past so dark Catalina was left defenseless. When Atticus storms into her life, Cat is unprepared for the explosions about to come her way. Even though he’s ruthless, arrogant and demanding, he gives her body things she didn’t know she wanted.
With their desires taking over, and a lack of appearance with their matching foe, will they be ready when McCray comes for them? Will this be the time the Adair Empire wins, or will Thomas strike again?
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The Adair Empire is a dark, graphic, romance series, with more triggers than I can list. Proceed with caution.
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This man has had my heart from the beginning! The first time he called Lilith ‘Little Dove’ in the first book of the Adair Empire series, my heart was gone.
This book may be not as dark as the previous ones but no less powerful and gritty. ALL. THE. FEELS! Atticus has been watching Catalina, claimed her….
“I am yours,” is the simple answer. ” You are mine.” I won’t leave any room for confusion……..
Evil is lurking and Atticus will stop at nothing to protect her from it. Catalina is oblivious to the shadow about to invade her quiet mountain retreat, but it’s brought Atticus to her and she feels their inexplicable connection instantly.
Lord, the Adair men are truly something else! All or nothing!! They are all in once they claim their women. Hands down, this man now owns my soul! Holy shizz! “I got you, little lamb. All of you is all of me.”
My heart explodes and I am hearing John Legend as I read this book!!
I shouldn’t have favourites…..but…..Damn! Atticus!
KL Donn is a queen! All hail the Queen!
Books are our one great escape. A chance to disappear into someone else’s life for just a little while. I love that we have awesome authors like KL Donn that can go to the darker side and take us on that ride.
WOW, every book in this series gets better. This one is Atticus and Catalina’s story and I think it is my favorite although I thought King could not be beat, it has been.
Atticus lets Catalina know from the beginning he will do anything and everything to protect her. The chemistry between these two is sizzling from the first meeting.
Atticus is so alpha and Catalina is so innocent but strong.
This book is emotionally awesome in that Atticus must tell Catalina things he would rather she not know but he must tell her in order for her to understand why she must always do what he says.
Thanks to Catalina, Thomas McCray is finally dealt with once and for all. Or is he? Without a body to identify there is no way to be sure but one can only hope.
I can’t wait to read Carver’s story.
How do you know you’re reading a really great series? What is the thing that makes you go “YES, this is awesome!” and start claiming book boyfriends? What defines your favorite series? One of the ways I can tell that I am in absolute adoration with a series or a book is that the minute I finish reading, I want to go back and re-read it. And every time, every time, I finish the newest book in this series, my first thought is to go back and read it all over again. I will never get the same feeling I had when I first read Luther (because he was my first, which may be why I love him so much- he’s still mine by the way and I will cut you if you try to take him from me!), but I will still go back to reading this series. It’s one I need to own, in physical form, because I love it that much.
It took me awhile to figure out what to write for this review. I didn’t know what to say without giving away the plot, but also didn’t know how to get across to you that this series is AMAZING. (Besides using shouty caps).
KL Donn weaves a magical world that makes partially (or fully) psychotic men who drop bodies faster than you can blink hotter than I would have ever thought possible. I am as obsessed with this series, and Atticus, as I am with the Adair Empire, as the men are with their women. Atticus is no different when it comes to wanting to own his woman, wanting to give her happiness in a world full of darkness. Because the women of the empire are FIERCE, but they are also the light to their guys’ darkness.
I can’t get too much into the book plot, because you need to read the previous books and I don’t want to spoil those if you haven’t already. Also, SHIT GOES DOWN in this book and I want you to be able to get that “first time” feeling too.
Atticus has been watching Catalina for months, since they found out about her existence. When the danger seems to be getting to close to home, he goes to get Catalina. AND THE FIREWORKS GO OFF. If you’ve read Castiel’s story, you know that the theme song was pretty much “Bodies” by Drowning Pool. Atticus is a little different, where there’s not that much bloodshed, but it’s not because Atticus doesn’t like it. Oh, no. Catalina just lives in the middle of freaking nowhere.
That’s about all I’m willing to dish on this until you can read it for yourself. I could literally write a thesis about how much I love these books, and how I literally screamed when I got Atticus on my kindle (my fiance was NOT happy about that! he thought I was dying or something), and how I can’t WAIT to read Carver and “Gasping for Air”. I could go on and on about how much I love KL and the world she created (and I’m saying it was specifically for me because that makes me happy). Because seriously, these books talk to the darkest parts of you, call to them, and make you question your own sanity for a bit. And I’m talking “Should I like this so much?” kind of sanity. It’s the kind that makes you go “MINE” for one of the guys, but then ask “uh, should I want this book boyfriend this much?”
My answer? WHO CARES. GO GET THIS SERIES! — Also, I’m screaming about that sneak peak into Carver.
Side note- I’m always screaming. I may be slightly over dramatic about books. Maybe.
If you have read my reviews before, you know i am a huge KL Fan, and i have been waiting for this book for a while. Let me tell you, she did not disappoint! Once again she delivers an original story with heart, love and dark twisted need. This series is unlike anything i have ever read before and my little dark heart is loving it. The masterful way she builds the worlds, adding people to it to create a unique and full world is nothing short of incredible. She has a way of bringing me to laughter through tears that nobody else has ever managed to do. Her words are phenominal and the world she builds is intense. Each story is a standalone about the couple and closes their chapter while still building into he bigger world and getting you set up and ready for the next book. It is an intense, emotional and steamy ride that i have found myself coming back to again and again. She is quite simply as master of her craft. There is a reason she is one of the very best. Give her a try and see why people fall in love with her every single day.
Holy moly! The search for Thomas continues and in the meantime, Atticus wastes no time in making Catalina his. It’s instantaneous and her light calls to his darkness but she has dark desires too. I love how she stepped up and just did what she had to do in the end. I will also say that I love the dogs and the cats. They brought that extra something for someone living in the middle of nowhere. Now I’m left with more questions and ready to get to Carver.
Oh my gosh Atticus is so bloody yummy
I have absolutely loved this series and definitely think I’ll be re-reading them all together when all the books have been released!
With a killer on the loose and stalking his pray, will the alpha be able to save the innocent ?
Well you will have to buy Atticus to find out ?
With sexy scenes, love, violence, intrigue and plain old torture this book is full of everything I need in a novel …..
I can’t wait for the next book in this amazing series!!!
I’ve been waiting for Atticus to come out since reading the last pages of Castiel’s story and I wanted to see how Atticus and Catalina’s story would be like and K.L. Donn did not disappoint at all 🙂
I loved the flow of the story, loved that we got to see the couples from the previous books and see some of what’s going on in their lives… I got to admit there’s a scene or okay, a couple, where I shed a tear (or more than one) but I got through it, finally content that I got to read this anticipated story 🙂
Now, guys, Atticus’s story is sort of less dark than the last previous three but it’s still dark, so for you guys that have trouble with triggers, this does have violence action, and can cause possible triggers, but not extreme, so if you take a chance (and you won’t regret it if you do), always proceed with caution…
Atticus’s story is more hardcore and sexily rugged, at least for me, and I know that the instant connection that occurs between Catalina and Atticus seems surreal for some of you guys, but it does happen when its meant to be and it was meant to be for those two; they were meant for each other and were each other’s equal in every way <3 😉
Overall, I liked that we got to see more of Atticus and Catalina's progression into their relationship and how very compatible they were to each other certain needs, especially the intimate scenes 😉
I can't wait to read Carver's story! It's going to be sexy as hell and very dark at the same time, going by that cliffhanger we get in the end of the book was anything to go by and I can't wait!:)
I loved this book! Each book just blows your mind and I can’t wait till Carver comes out!! This story is a little different but still greatly written. Catalina McCray is so different then the other Adair women, she may have been sheltered but she is a strong woman. She has lived in a small town knowing nothing of her horrible families Legacy and that it’s now coming for her. She is enlightened by the dark and broody Atticus. When her two worlds collide there is a huge explosion but that’s nothing compared to the sexual explosion between Catalina and Atticus.
“Catalina is like a drug I’ve never ingested but can’t wait to get addicted to. She’s everything I’m not and all I want. She’s light and I’m dark. She’s virtue and I’m death.”
Catalina and Atticus were a short, hot, and explosive story that I couldn’t put down. It was an intense and heart-pounding ride and I poured through the pages like a fiend, as I have with each installment of this series so far!! The excitement was palpable, the couple was searingly hot, and it made me want more, more, more!! I thank the Author for providing a copy to review!!
“A firm hand. An unshakable, immediate bond. Atticus. He’s everything I’ve never understood that I’ve wanted, yet exactly what my soul has been waiting for.”
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
This was a sexy, action packed, page turning read about Catalina and Atticus. The twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat. This series is getting hotter, sexier, grittier and suspenseful as we read each new story. This was a great addition to an awesome series and I can’t wait to read more.
Once again KL Donn did not disappoint with the men of the Adair Empire. As a fan of this series I have to admit that each book gets better and better. Atticus is like all of the men of the Empire dark, broody and makes no apologies for who he is. You never know its a slightly softer side to them until they find that one women meant for them. Catalina is that light for Atticus and by any means necessary will he do what he can to protect her. This fast paced adventure will fulfill every one of your book needs it has action, sizzling chemistry, hilarious but dark humor and will just give you the feels from beginning to end. I can’t wait for Carver’s story for he has always intrigued me from the beginning.
Atticus is book 4 in the Adair Empire series. I was anxiously awaiting Atticus and it was so worth it. Another dark, sexy, brute. Atticus and Catalina had some popping chemistry. Though he was still very dark, she brought him some light. They ran across some roadblocks that they had to break their way through. This was another great story from KL Donn!
ATTICUS! It’s finally here!! I have been waiting for Atticus’ story since the very start of this series, and now I finally have my hands on him. He is even more swoon worthy than I could have ever anticipated. Ah, I just love him. K.L Donn just keeps knocking these books out of the park. I do not want this series to end.
Atticus and Catalina have some heat right from the start. I’m telling you, this is one sexy and steamy read. Atticus is so demanding and domineering, but good lord he is hot! I absolutely loved the epilogue to this book. I loved how Atticus really showed his emotions. He is by far my favourite of the Adair Empire men.
This book is packed full of sexiness, suspense, and emotions. You will not want to put this book down at all once you start reading! I couldn’t get enough of it. I need more! Now I wait with bated breath for the release of Carver’s story! I can’t wait!
Atticus has been sent to Alaska to both protect Catalina, their enemy’s sister, and to stop Thomas once and for all. He never expected to feel the intense need to claim Catalina, his little lamb, as his own.
Since her mother passed away when she was nine Catalina has been alone except for people in town who keep an eye on her. She knows that Atticus has been watching her, but she doesn’t know the havoc his presence will bring to her life.
They couldn’t be more different but her alpha protector is enough to make you swoon as he will do anything to claim and protect her while Catalina may appear meek and kind hearted her inner warrior erupts when those she cares about are threatened. I am loving this series and can’t wait for Carver’s story. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
We are definitely down the rabbit hole in this series and Atticus is a great building book. This book is less plot driven than the other books in the series but there is definitely still development in the over all story it’s just more focused on Atticus and Catalina.
I really loved how quickly the story developed and I thought the writing was better than ever in this book and in this series one general.
This is not a book for the faint of heart when reading romance, it’s a dark romance for a reason, but definitely a must read when your looking for that little bit of dark passion in your next read.
Really need to read the whole series to get the full picture on what’s going on but so worth it. This book and this series in general is action packed, steamy and crazy.
Perfect thing to read if your looking for a page turner!
Housekeeping: while this book could be read on its own I don’t suggest you do it. Not only will you not understand the pure hatred the characters feel but you will miss the over arcing story. Please go back and start at King, it’s so much better read in order.
Now that that’s out of the way let get to the review.
I adored this story and I think that it is so different from the others that you can’t compare them. Yes Atticus is just as dangerous as the other men, and Catalina is just as kick arse as the other women. But there’s also a seperation of their story from the rest that they create their own beautiful story (I mean we still have a bad guy to get but their physically seperate) This is a story I’m going to read over and over again just so I can get it all. A beautiful book with beautiful characters and a wonderful story.
Bring on book 5.
It’s more than love. It’s us. Him and I. Atticus and Catalina. Light and dark. Heaven and hell.
This is the 4 book in the Adair Empire and my favorite dark series.
Catalina McCray is light and sweet. But she is also strong. They are complete opposites but they’re perfect together.
Atticus Kincaid is dark and dangerous. A killer.
He was sent to Alaska to watch the sister of a dangerous enemy and really didn’t Thanks plan on claiming her as his. His lamb.
Their chemistry was of the charts and the sex was hot!!
Very suspenseful and gritty, but oh so good.
Love that the men in this series are dark, dangerous killers, but when they fall for their women, they love them with everything that they have.
And the women are sweet and light, but strong. They’ll stand and fight besides their men.
KL Donn scored big with this series.
“little lamb” stars!!
Great read. Sizzle starts right off and keeps going. I love how this series heroines all have different backgrounds and stories – you never know what you are going to get. Cat is a little stronger than the others but her relationship with Atticus is far more grittier. I wouldn’t say it is as dark as the others in the series but definitely the most hardcore and rugged but you still have that darkness and danger! I don’t know how else to describe it. Love the over-arching storyline and you can really see the relationship between these two as they have a lot of interaction with each other from the start without a lot of outside opinions. Setting is described to a T on this and it really helps bring the reader right there with them. Absolutely a strong recommend. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy!
Wow! Freaking amazing book. Atticus is the fourth book in Adair Empire series. Atticus and Catalina’s story is captivating that you are hooked from the beginning until you reach to last page of the book. Atticus and Catalina chemistry is scorching hot and steamy. I highly recommend reading this book and others in the series. I love K.L Donn stories and looking forward to reading more. Awesome read.
If you have not checked out the Adair Empire series by KL Donn you are so missing. These are short, hot, and dark. Love seeing the author go a little darker with each one.