She fled from the depths of hell, her life barely intact. Iris is finally living a peaceful life away from all that she fears. She’s ready to come out of hiding and start living again. He walked away from a life no one is supposed to escape.Callan’s been looking over his shoulder for the past two years. There’s a reason they say the mafia is for life. Now, in a new city, and as the guardian of … city, and as the guardian of his sister, he has the chance to create a life he can be proud of.
Iris’s world is rocked off its axis when she meets her new neighbor with turquoise eyes and a protective streak a mile wide. Soon the chemistry between them sparks to life and it’s not long before passion consumes them. But their pasts are never too far away…
When those he loves the most are threatened, will the cost of his sacrifice be his own life?
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Vow of Sacrifice is book five in the Vow series by Emma Renshaw. This book can definitely be read as a stand alone. The characters do recur in each book. I have only read the previous book, Vow of Devotion, and fell in love with it. So I loved getting a bit more of Hudson and Ava in this one.
We met Callan and his younger teenage sister, Brae in the previous book when they were Hudson’s roommates. Now they have their own apartment two doors down from Carmen. Callan is his sixteen year old sister’s legal guardian. He escaped the life he was leading in Chicago and brought Brae to Austin for a better life, a life with a brighter future for his sister. Callen works for Hudson’s construction company. Carmen, who helped to raise Hudson and his brothers, has been mentioning their new neighbor, Iris. Callan just assumed that she was another one of Carmen’s senior friends. Until he saw her, and her eyes captivated him. Eyes filled with so many things. Callan just knew that this woman was going to be important to him.
It’s been two years since Iris escaped the horror that was her life. She spent most of that time trying to remain lost amongst the people of New York. But now she is ready to return to Austin and really begin her life. She’s got a brand new apartment right next door to the only person she can call friend, Carmen. Then she saw him. A man that she both feared and wanted to be closer to.
“With the barest touch, my soul knows his.”
Callan instinctively knows that he’s going to have to be patient with Iris. But he also knows that he will do whatever it takes to win her trust. Because he wants more with her.
“She’s no longer just something I want, she’s something that I need.”
Iris finds herself enveloped with Callan’s friends. She has girl friends for the first time and experiences the joys of just being with people that cares about her. By nature, Callan is a very protective man. He’ll do whatever it takes to keep those he cares about safe. He knows that Iris is hiding from something. That she has pain in her past. He also knows that he’ll do whatever it takes to keep that pain in her past. But, both Callan and Iris’s pasts find a way back.
“Don’t hide in the shadows when everything you are deserves to be in the light.”
This was such a fantastic read! Callan surprised me in every way. There is so much more to him that you think when you first meet him. He’s got his hands full trying to take care of his sister and with his job. I loved, though, how he just knew that Iris was worth getting to know. And his dedication to anyone that was important to him. And I also loved watching Iris blossom and grow with the love and support of Callan and his friends. You could just see her confidence growing with each page. This series is just so amazing and I pretty much know that I’ll read anything this author writes.
I was easily drawn into this story, that prologue seriously; I didn’t realize I was holding my breath until I finally released it. There were several moments throughout the story that elicited a similar response. It’s surprisingly dark at times but the lighter story is warm and loving.
This is a realistic story full of lovable characters that have an incredible bond of friendship; they’re a family. Callan has left his dark past, raising his sister and is finally settling into a more comfortable life. He’s patient, understanding and very protective of his family, which makes him hard to resist; I love big brother Callan, just as much as his “Foxy” side. Iris’ fear is evident and justified, her past horrifying. I watched her grow, become more confident and finally find her voice but it’s her strength I’ll remember.
This is the fifth book in the Vow Series. I haven’t read any of the others in the series but I still enjoyed reading it as a standalone. I love this group of friends so now I want to go back and read the rest of them and get to know them from the beginning.
“I’ll tear apart heaven and hell to keep you safe”
Callan Fox protects what is his. He protected his sister when his mom wouldn’t, he protected his best friend James when he was attacked. Now he wants to protect Iris. Iris escaped her abusive husband and left town without looking back, but now broken and afraid she returns home. Can Callan protect his little birdie from his past. Callan is by far one of the most swoony of the Vow men. He’s fiercely protective and full of heart. Iris goes from being a caged bird to a free bird. I love this story with everything in my being. Emma has written yet another amazing couple and I love them as if they are real. Highly recommend.
This is the fifth book in this awesome series, and this can be read as a standalone. Callan has his hands full as a guardian to his 16 year old sister, and his job. Iris has survived an abusive and horrendous life to start again on her own. When Callan finally meets his new neighbour Iris he can sense that she needs to be handles with care. No spoilers; this is a definite must read, you will not be disappointed! This is a well written emotional roller coaster which is filled with suspense, romance, and is a steamy and humorous read. I recommend this gifted authors’ work for all readers.
Loved Vow of Sacrifice so much. This series is a must read for lovers of Protective Alpha Males and a little suspense and great heroines.
Callan and Iris story was beautiful and emotional.
Iris.. poor girl. She went through so much with her abusive ex and escaped that life.
Callan also had escaped a hard past. He has a new life with her sister Brae of whom he’s so protective.
Callan and Iris’ attraction is instant and their chemistry is hot. Loved them together and loved how protective Callan was.
Loved the storyline and it was great seeing all the characters I love of this series, together.
A character from the past in this series was redeemed and hope to read more of him in the future.
I hope this is not the last book of this series because I want to read more of these characters.
5 STARS!!!
“For the rest of your life, no matter what we are, I will protect you. I’ll tear apart Heaven and Hell to keep you safe.”
The Vow Series has been one of my favorites series ever!
These characters and their journeys have been amazing! I totally enjoyed these stories sooo much and Vow of Sacrifice was the perfect ending! Emma delivers magic with every book she releases
“His blazing eyes sear into my soul and claim me as his.”
Callan and Iris have a special connection and the relationship developing between them is to die for. I can’t help it but love Callan a little bit more page after page. They are one of my favorite couples!
The plot blew my mind. It was unique and fascinating!
VOS is Definitely one of my favorite reads this year. It made me feel so many emotions at once, I just could not put it down! Can’t recommend it enough!
VOW OF SACRIFICE will be here on June 11th! Pre-order the last book in the Vow Series now! You need this book boyfriend in your life!!!
Iris has been on the run and hiding for the last 2 years. She escaped her ex with her life and the little bit of money and clothes she had been able to squirrel away secretly. Callen managed to walk away from the mafia and has been looking over his shoulder as well. To make things more complicated he has custody of his teenage sister. Will the secrets from their past destroy them?
This is book 5 in the Vow series and can be read as a standalone but the characters from previous books are included so better read in order. The story has characters who have been nearly broken by their pasts but learn just how strong they really are. I love Callen and Iris but all the characters in this series are wonderful. Callen is so patient with Iris that you can’t help but love him. The author has given us laughter, love and a healthy dose of suspense to keep you turning the pages. I suggest you grab a copy of the any of the Vow books and start reading.
Emma Renshaw has really stepped up her writing game with Vow of Sacrifice! I know I say each book is better than the one before, but this last Vow blows all the others out of the water. Callan and Iris are perfect for each other and it’s great to see their love story develop. The suspense in the storyline was well placed and I was very happily surprised at how it played out. I liked how there was a certain character that was redeemed from another Vow book. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this isn’t the last time we see this memorable cast of characters as they feel like old friends.
I’ve wondered what kind of match Callan would find. I mean, I knew she’d be perfect, but I didn’t know what she might have in her past or present that would reach out to grab Callan’s attention and then his heart. Iris is so far beyond the perfect that I could’ve imagined. She’s been beaten down, almost broken, and terrorized, but she’s still breathing. She may be existing more than living at first, but Callan, Brae, and the rest of their family-by-choice make darn sure to help bring Iris back into the glorious sunlight so she can thrive. I adored Callan’s determination to be everything Iris could ever want or need, even if that means sacrificing himself for her. I adored Iris for her drive to push past her fear so she can grab onto life and Callan with both hands. Both Callan and Iris richly deserve the HEA they found with each other. I’m sad to see the end of this series, but Callan and Iris’s story was the perfect conclusion to this group of friends/family.
Vow of Sacrifice is Emma Renshaw’s newest release, and it’s filled with suspense, steamy romance, laugh out loud moments and even a few that will make you cry. It’s the perfect ending to the Vow series that has captivated readers from the very beginning with Savannah’s story of unrelenting strength and determination. The Vow Series continues to get better with each release and while I’m sad to see it ending, I can’t wait to see what’s next.
We follow Callan who first appeared in Vow of Honor as James childhood best friend and Iris. Iris is fleeing an abusive ex, and while she knows she’s been lucky so far, she’s constantly looking over her shoulder wondering when her time may run out. Callan got out of a life no one ever hopes to escape from, and he was able to escape with his younger sister Brae. He too has been looking over his shoulder hoping that they’re truly safe, but one can never know for sure.
Callan knows Iris is hiding something, he wants to help heal her and free the chains she has to carry every day. Iris knows just how deceiving people can be, Pierce (Her ex husband) was once someone she though she could trust and she doesn’t want to make the same mistake again. While she thinks Callan is different, once can never be too careful.
“Iris deserves to be free from the chains that are holding her down. The sassy, confident, fiery girl I see glimpses of needs to shine, I need to know her”
Once their walls start coming down what builds between them is a beautiful. To see each of them learn to trust one another, especially Iris seeing her truly start to trust again, and her fiery personality, her real personality not just existing, is wonderful to see. Together Callan and Iris are able to heal one another, they’re not interested in clipping each others wings but instead, they want to soar higher together.
“I will never hurt you.” Callan vows. “I’d sacrifice everything to keep a smile on your beautiful face”
This story is one you’ll remember for a long time to come. Wether you’ve been in an abusive relationship, knows someone who has or still is, or even just find Iris strength remarkable, this book will be something you remember for a long time to come!
“If going through hell brought me here, I wouldn’t change it. Not a single second of the pain. You’re worth the end result.”
This is the fifth book in a series and I highly recommend starting at the very beginning at Vow of Retribution which is Savannah and Liam’s story.
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