[Siren Classic ManLove: Alternative, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, MM, shape-shifter, vampires, HEA] Fouled mouthed, snarky and overly pessimistic, Cecil Baxter’s rules for life are to trust no one and to never become attached. Since birth, his life has been one pitfall after another. But when freedom was a fingertip away, Sin, a sophisticated man with a vocabulary to match, jumped in his path. … Thrown into a world he doesn’t understand, Cecil finds himself breaking all his rules just for a chance to be with Sin. Sin Draven, leader of the Draven Zaytari, knows he has quirks. Many would see him as an overly calm, civilized individual. However, people often forget that almost everyone has darkness inside them and Sin is no exception. When approached by a hurt young man his honor demanded he help, thief or not. That instance leads to Sin finding the one thing he has always wanted–a home. When outside forces, misunderstandings, and inner turmoil pulls them apart, they must fight their fears before all is lost. Note: This book contains self-harm and touches on suicide and depression.
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5 stars .A good start but a horrible one even the idel treat from his father. A great first meeting for Cecil and Sin with Sin sensing something wrong. Getting to meet Roth was a hoot in this book. A slow romance to begin with but Sin’s dating choices needed help if I must say.. Cecil had some learning to do especially with Sin’s thing about swearing but he wasnt alone in that one. A situation arises and the absence makes the heart grow fonder. This book has lots of feels for them both and I loved the ending of this even with the cliffhanger. Triggers included within the book so check.
Cecil was 18 and his life was used to his father’s violence except his father had other things planned. Yah not good either…
Sin was investigating disappearances of people vanishing without trace.
Sin’s Thief by Shelby Rhodes is the third book in the Vampires of Vadin series. It is a fantasy romance filled with paranormal characters, such as shapeshifters and vampires. It is part of a series and is best read as part of that series to get the full experience of the amazing universe created by Shelby Rhodes. The story ends in a cliffhanger and so I hope the next book releases quickly.
Cecil and Sin both are intriguing and amazing characters. They both have fears and scars from their pasts but its shaped them into the men they are. Cecil comes off as snarky and Sin as sophisticated.. and together they are wonderfully matched. They are sweet, sexy, and funny… and I love them together. There are issues that they have to work out but they have a bond that cant easily be dismissed.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation
Sin’s Thief is the third book in the Vampires of Vadin, and I’m still denied my Kaiden and Asher pleasure! However, I am consoled by the amazing story of Cecil and Sin. Not only is Cecil the complete opposite of Sin in looks, deportment, and behaviour, but he is also the opposite in age. Cecil is only eighteen, whilst Sin is approximately six thousand! Talk about cradle robber!
It works though! Trust me on this. It really does.
Cecil may be young in years, but he has ages worth of experience in abuse and horror. His mother left him, his father is an alcoholic and thinks nothing of physically abusing his son. No, Cecil hasn’t had it easy, which is why it is hard for him to trust either Sin, or anyone else he is introduced to.
This story is poignantly written in so many places. It’s not just steam and sexy times, although they are there too. We learn the full extent of how Cecil’s experiences have changed him. We learn about Sin’s history, and his beast. Both these characters have more in common than you might originally think.
Once again, this was excellently written, with no editing or grammatical errors. There is one humdinger of a cliffhanger ending though, so consider yourself warned. We reunite with previous characters once again, and I loved the little updates about Adrian and Xavier, plus Stephen and Jayden.
I can’t wait for the next book to see where that’s going – and then I may also get a hint about Kaiden and Asher. Please, Ms. Rhodes, I’m begging you! Highly recommended by me.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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