A man who lives in the shadows.Zin “The Viper” Maklavoi has lived his life in the shadowy world of espionage, shedding the blood of evil and soaking up the darkness. Now, he needs to step into the light and allow the woman who has stolen his heart and soul to see the man behind the mask, even if it costs him everything. Can he convince her that he is damaged but not broken, or will he have to let … have to let his butterfly fly free?
A woman who longs to fly free.
Celeste Bourdain learned from a very early age to keep to herself and hide her gift from those that would hurt and exploit her. After a painful rejection by the only man she has ever loved, she decides to embrace life on her own.
But life has a way of teaching you who is really in charge, and before long her world is turned upside down.
Can they find a way to save each other before it’s too late?
Celeste now faces the biggest fight of her life. With the threat of death hanging over her head and bullets flying all around her she must now decide; fight or flight?
Can Zin win back his Pixie and stop the ticking time bomb that will kill her? Or will their entire world face annihilation and be forever changed? The clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher in this game of cat and mouse.
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couldn’t wait to read Zin and Celeste’s story and I wasn’t disappointed, it was everything I hoped and more. With tensions running high from the threat from the Watchers and everyone on edge. Celeste and Zin kiss at the wedding doesn’t go as she hoped and is left hurt and confused so then makes the silly mistake that threatens her life. Can Zin save her. This is an action packed series that you won’t to put down a must read series. I can’t wait to read Roz and Kanan’s story.
The amount of drama and crazy that goes into each story is amazing!!! And that the author is able to continue to pull you into each mew story is another feat in itself. Loved zin and Celeste. Yes there were moments he put his foot in his mouth but usually it was cause he didn’t even get to finish what he was saying. Always someone around to interrupt. Lol. Loved how Celeste grew a backbone after some of the crazy ordeals she survived. Rhea(secret new name you learn) is completely psycho. I hope she had a horrible end real soon. Especially for all she has put everyone through. Particularly Lizzie and smithy. I hope they are ok. Poor roz and I hope kanan can help her cope. Thank god Samson is ok. Too much a fur baby doggie mom for that to go any other way without me being in tears.
Each of these characters feel broken and that they have nothing to offer in a relationship, their lives are being messed with by this wacky group who thinks it’s ok to that. The over all plot is complex and intriguing, definitely has you hating the leaders for ruining so many lives like they think is their right to do. There is action and suspense but there is also love, honour and support in spades. As friends and colleagues over several groups come together to try and take down the bad guys with as little loss as possible and to rescue those taken. It is emotional and full of tension and excitement, a roller coaster of highs and lows and violence when needed. Fantastic story and series with an on going main plot and individual couples stories within, although the whole team is involved throughout. The author has me spellbound and hooked deep I just want to keep reading, she has my heart aching for all the good guys and in love with all the male hotness, on the edge of my seat at the action and sobbing when someone gets hurt. Such a ride!
Please read all 8 of the Fortis series
Great characters
funny alpha men
strong funny women
Great reads loved them all
Broken Butterfly is the fifth installment in the Fortis Series and from book one, I’ve been in love! Maddie Wade has a way of creating real, lovable and realistic characters, and she does it again with Zin and Celeste. I particularly like the path of Zin, Viper, who despite threading darkness for most of his life, had retained a light in him. It was dim, but his honor, the core of his heart and soul remains, and later on finally opens when he acknowledges his feelings for Celeste and comes to terms with who he really is.
All the members of Fortis are there and it’s a pleasure to see the way they interact with each other, and how they evolve in the story. The pace is thrilling and once more, I can’t way for the next installment. An amazing romantic suspense with heart that you don’t want to miss!!!
This one is a heart stopping, fast paced book. Zin and Celeste are so right. They have you cheering for them throughout praying they can have a hea.
Celeste has always felt out of place, never truly excepted. With her gift she has to keep distance between herself and others or it becomes to much to handle. Somewhere along the way she fell in love with Zin, right at a time she could lose everything.
She’s been targeted by the Divine Watchers to become a sacrifice in their evil schemes of world dominance. They are threatening people that she cares greatly for, how can she just can’t save herself and let them perish.
Zin is that good guy who does bad stuff for all the right reasons. He feels that he’s tainted and not good enough for Celeste but he’s so far gone now and too selfish to let go. He will not lose his Pixie now.
Absolutely loved it. From beginning to end the story was so well-written you don’t want to put it down. Maddie did a phenomenal job in constructing the story and bringing to life the love between Zin and Celeste.
I highly recommend reading the series in order to get the full effect. Happy READING!