Fighting against evil and falling in love….it’s all in a days work in Devil Falls!Gideon is head of security for Greyson Black in the supernatural community of Devil Falls. The only thing he looks forward to is being in the company of Ximena Black. She’s intelligent, beautiful, caring and full of light. And his mate.Gideon suffers from an affliction known as the darkness and has no intention of … darkness and has no intention of sharing that part of himself with her. The path he walks is dangerous and uncertain, and he refuses to put his mate at risk.
Ximena has never really seen herself as anything exciting. A total science nerd, she spends her days autopsying bodies at the county morgue and looking through a microscope. She’s never really had an overwhelming reaction to the opposite sex, but whenever she’s around Gideon, sparks fly. They might be good together, but he runs away every time she gets close, so she resolves to stay away from the quiet bad boy.
With the rise in zombielike cases affecting both human and supers, Gideon is assigned as her bodyguard. Being stuck in each other’s company fans the embers brighter, and the unexpected happens, giving in to the lust and passion they feel changes things between them forever.
When a familiar enemy arises, they are ambushed, and Gideon is taken. Ximena will stop at nothing to save the only man she’s ever loved…even if it means her life.
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She does it again. Book 2 is just as fantastic as the first. Another sexy & hot story I couldn’t put down. Absolutely loved reading this story.
Dark Protector is book 2 in the Dark Tide Chronicles and I would definitely recommend reading them in order.
A new take on the paranormal world in this dark, steamy, action packed story that will leave you wanting more! I loved this book and the characters. I love the world M.A. created and I can’t wait for the next book.
Wow… What a ride this book was. Yes – No – Yes – No – No – Maybe… Then WTF!!! You go Girl!! Now that you’re confused… This is a love story where one tries to protect the other from ugliness and she gets feed up with it. But then the zombies get thicker and weirder… She loses him to the enemy but… Can she get him back or is it too late? You HAVE GOT to read this book!! It will keep you guess until the end!! Great story!
I wanted to read one page a day so it took forever to finish it. I love this world that MA had built!! It is exciting, sexy, full of great characters and just getting better with each book in the series. I highly recommend this book and book #1 ( Dark Rising). I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
A few new twists
Ximena, a medical examiner, is guarded by Gideon, a bodyguard struggling with darkness, when the threat of her brother Micah is identified. As the story progresses a game of push and pull ensues, drastic measures are taken, and a perceived betrayal could end the fragile bond they have formed. M.A. Gonzales’ Dark Protector picks up the Dark Tide Chronicles and adds a few new twists. I have to wonder what she has in store for the rest of the series.
I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
I didn’t know I was reading book 2 of the series, it’s a stand-alone but you can sense in story that there’s one before this book. I read this book not knowing what’s of it.
I was gifted kindly to read Dark Protector. This book is a page turner and intense…the way she’d written their story… you can physically feel their feelings for each other…so much angst…drama…full of action and intense.
It’s been awhile since I’ve read a supernatural story and I enjoyed Dark Protector very much.
Highly recommend!
Haven’t read the first book in this series but I think I would have gotten a bit more out of the book if I had. This is able to be read as a stand alone but I would recommend reading in order as there is an ongoing storyline. Some parts the writing was a bit off such as they were on the bed then it was the couch then back with our them actually moving but it didn’t take away from the story. It was different from what I am used to even for paranormal romance but I enjoyed it. You have Gideon who is a tortured soul and Ximena “Xi” who is a science lab nerd and his kindred mate. I enjoyed the story and look forward to the next one. Definitely worth the read.
M.A. Gonzales is a new to me writer.
Dark Protector is about Gideon and Xi. Xi, is the sexy scientist, who is trying to find out what the new drug Z is all about. The drug is having unusual side effects on humans. Gideon is her strong moody bodyguard, that also is her mate and trying to fight off the darkness inside of him. Xi, willing and waiting to have him mated to her, but Gideon and unexpected forces is not letting that happen.
Dark Protector was an interesting story. It had all the elements of romance, action, and some angst. Some parts were a little confusing, about species which
I was told a glossary will be added. I had to re-read a lot of parts, but I think once fans have this it will solve the issue. This story is very detailed, it is well written. Their were a couple of typos that might need polishing up a bit. The thing I love the most about this book is that the female leads are strong.They take no BS and they fight against the cavemen attitude that the alpha males have. Those situations caused some funny moments.
Book two in the Dark Tide Chronicles series a well written story that I enjoyed reading. Gideon is head of security for Greyson Black for the supernatural community of Devil Falls and Ximena Black who works at the County Morgue is his Mate. There is suspense, drama, danger, zombie like creatures, demon hybrids, vampires, and romance. I enjoyed reading this book.
What a great book. The author did a great job bringing the characters to life. I highly recommend this book. Very steamy read. Five stars from me. I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book in exchange for my honest review of this book.
Take the leap, and get into this dark paranormal world and you’ll find yourself as entranced as I am. The author’s vivid imagination has created a world with creatures that I got drawn into quickly and wanted more of. My heart breaks for Gideon. He has such altruistic motives and tries to shield Xi from his darkness and want of her. I liked the strength Xi showed and her determination to help Gideon. Steamy. action packed. and some tears. Wanting more!
awesomely hot second story in the series. This is Gideon and Ximena’s story. Xi is Greyson’s (book 1) sister. The chemistry between them was OFF THE CHARTS. I loved all the detail in this story and all the interesting paranormal characters. This book is super hot but has some touching moments that made me say awww and even tear up. I won’t give away much but I love the battle at the end and that is where I also teared up. Loved Elora as always…she’s such a kick ass woman who doesn’t take crap from anyone and she is such a good friend/sister-in-law to Xi.
Very good story that nicely continues from the first book in the series and is a great addition to what is shaping up to be a fantastic series of books. The world is coming on nicely and while some of the alternative spellings of some things is a bit of a distraction, I didn’t feel like it detracted from the story in any way.
OMG…this is a MUST READ!! I could not put this book down!!!
Well book 2 is just as good as book 1 in this series and we get to keep the gang together. That is one thing I enjoy about series, keeping the characters within every story so you don’t lose touch. Gideon is very dark and deep down he isn’t sure if he can keep his beast at bay. He is so very attracted to Xi but doesn’t want to get too close because he feels she is too good for him. Xi is so in love with Gideon but doesn’t feel that he looks at her any other way besides her bodyguard. Will these two ever let their feelings known? When danger comes from Micah who is another one of Xi’s brothers will they be able to come out of things alive? So much drama, angst, steamy scenes, action and best of all loyalty to keep you sucked into each and every page of the book. I’m hoping the next one to get a book is Alex.
I’m a big fan of Ms. Gonzales and this story did not let me down! This is the second book in The Dark Tide series and it’s full of all kinds of creatures from demon- angel halflings to dragons! The author has her own take on vampyers, and other paranormal creatures. This is a story of fated mates, and it is a very steamy, sexy,read. This is a very exciting, entertaining, book!
I didn’t think it’d get much better then the first one, but Dark Protector completely slayed it.
A great story line with amazing character growth.
Dark Protector is steamy, swoony and action packed. I didn’t want to put it down.
I can’t wait for the next one!