Sloan Parker, social worker and justice warrior, has lived her life on the edge of shadows, hiding who she is. What she is. She builds a family in those shadows, fostering kids like her. Then Mason Lynch enters her life.Mase, former SEAL, undercover DIA agent and lone wolf, needs healing. Sloan is a healer. When she places her hands on him, everything changes for both of them.Their mission is to … them.
Their mission is to take down an enemy who is amassing terrible powers. To defeat him, they must choose — abandon habits that have kept them safe, or step into the light and risk a future together.
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OMG. All I can say is OMG! This was an unbelievable story. Unbelievably good. The four become six then seven. Can they defeat the wicked Rickart? Are his powers too great to defeat? Will they all survive the final showdown? The next book cannot come fast enough. Bring it on. I want it NOW, Very highly recommended read.
I couldn’t wait to read Dark Matter. I had enjoyed reading the previous two books, and it was a given that I would like this one, which I did.
Dark Matter’s plot is the same as the previous two books. Mase and Flynn continue Gianna and Cal’s search for Rickart. At the same time, they battle feelings for each other. Rickart becomes obsessed with Flynn and forgets his search for Jack’s blood. He tracks Flynn to Chicago. What happens in Chicago will either make or break Flynn and Mase’s relationship.
Flynn was my favorite character in this entire series. She was a complex character with many layers to her. I also loved how protective she was of her kids. She sheltered them from what was going on. I didn’t see the twist that involved Lacey. I am wondering how that is going to come into play at the end of the book.
I liked Mase, but he did annoy me at times during the book. He ran hot and cold with Flynn. As soon as he started getting close to her or having feelings for her, he pushed her away. I thought he was badass. He was going to do whatever it takes to bring Rickart down.
A bad guy has never affected me the way that Rickart did. He was insane. I wondered if the serum he was taking made him that way or if he already was insane. Anyways, he went from being a bloodthirsty punk to a hellish stalker. I couldn’t believe that he saw through Flynn’s glamour and saw her real self. That freaked me out. I also couldn’t believe that he tried to break into her house after it was warded. It showed what he was willing to do anything to get to her. What he did with Lacey proved my point. Of course, he did get his at the end of the book. But still, he creeped me out!!
The sexual chemistry and attraction between Flynn and Mase were out of this world. The author had two whole books to build it up, and she didn’t fail. Things were so hot between them that I was waiting for something to happen. When they did end up having sex, it was amazing. Then the author did something that very few authors have done. She built that tension back up. Loved it!!
The end of Dark Matter was amazing. The book went amazingly fast after Flynn was told about her adoption and twin sister. I loved how the author brought Rickart’s quest for Jack’s blood to an end. I also liked how she left it open for book four. I know Brody will be the male main character. But who will be the female main? I also want to know, who exactly is Brody, and what is his connection to Niamh? I also can’t wait to see what Niamh is going to do in the next book!!
Dark Matter by Margaret Watson
The Four #3
Two corners of the square completed.
Two couples joined together.
Fire and water. Magic and wizardry.
Powerful alone. Together? Formidable. Strong. Tough.
The third corner of the square needs to take shape.
But Evil is stronger, as well. More powerful. More cunning.
The hunters stalk, and Evil waits for them in the shadows.
It keeps its puppet dancing on his strings, and lures the seven closer
With an evil entity out to conquer the world and four couples needed to thwart this evil it is Flynn Parker and Mase Lynch up to bat and take a hit at the wickedness that wishes to win. The two have felt a connection for some time but are guarded and feel a need to keep a distance. That distance is dissolved temporarily but soon a wall goes up again as the two try to figure out how to move forward as partners against evil and perhaps as partners in life. Both have issues from the past to overcome, fears to deal with, family situations that were less than ideal and are unsure they can commit so it takes them time to figure it all out but eventually they do manage to do so.
The team of seven do work together and more is told about Finn Brody who will be in book four but who his partner will end up being is still a mystery. More information is given about the entity trying to take over the world and one of her minions is taken out by the seven BUT the battle is not over. Will the group prevail or will wickedness win? I am definitely eager to read book four once it is released!
Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4-5 Stars
A third exciting adventure for the men and women of “The Four”. The group now realizes that they will never be safe from Troy Rickart as long as he exists. Can they join forces to try to eliminate him? Sloan Parker, social worker who fights for the care of her young charges, has many strange talents. She teams up with Mason Lynch, former SEAL and undercover DIA agent. There has been a strong attraction between the two since she healed him when he was injured. Mason (aka Mase) has the closest association with Rickart and knows that Rickart will never give up until he finds the needed blood source for the serum. The serum was developed and used on military personnel to give them super enhanced talents. When Rickart sees Sloan, he wants Sloan. Will she be able to use her magic and powers to keep the children and herself safe? When Sloan learns that there is more to her past than she thought possible, will she be able to help the team while struggling with this new information? A thrilling third story and although I don’t want the series to end, I am really eager for the final book. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from the author. (by paytonpuppy)
Mason Lynch and Sloan Parker have pasts that are affecting their potential for a meaningful relationship, but they must set all that aside in order to defeat a powerful enemy out to dominate the world. As they struggle with their inner demons, and their personal lives become more embroiled, the danger to themselves and those they care about becomes greater. Will they be strong enough to defeat this growing threat and, if they survive, can they overcome their personal fears to become true partners?
What a very exciting and heart-stopping tale, filled with a roller coaster of emotions, drama, suspense, and steamy passion. Mase and Sloan have greater power as a couple, but the personal aspects of their lives may be a greater challenge. This is a very engrossing tale which you will find hard to put down. The characters are well drawn, and the story is packed with fast paced, and lethal, action, which will keep you on the edge of your seat. There is plenty of intrigue and drama, with a few surprising twists, and just enough hot chemistry to keep you involved from beginning to end. I highly recommend this extremely entertaining and absorbing romantic suspense! This has been an amazing series with each story being more intriguing than the last. But, fair warning, just when you think the threat has been neutralized it may only just be beginning.