5 stars 
 Wow. 
 I don't even know where to start with this one. There was so much going on which is part of the mainstay of this series... the intertwined multi-subplots. 
 I love Rehv and Ehlena. Another couple that were perfectly matched. I enjoyed seeing their relationship build slowly... or as slowly as compared to previous couples. 
 There are two sides to Rehv. The symphath and the vampire, both of which he must control and balance at all times. On the exterior, Rehv is seen as a mogul, a hard businessman not to be messed with. Underneath it all though is a heart of gold only reserved for the privileged few in his life. Rehv has a huge protective nature which is one of the reasons to love him. He protected his mother and sister, Bella. And for years now, he has sacrificed himself to protect Xhex and his true nature from being exposed. 
 As a civilian vampire, Ehlena is working hard to support herself and her mentally incapacitated father. And as a nurse, one must have beneficence: to do good for others. So when Rehv came into Havers's clinic, she felt the need to do good by him even though he made her nervous. She also has an unbreakable backbone to stand up for the truth and fight for what she believes in. Rehv finds himself drawn to Ehlena, knowing that she would never accept him if she ever find out his true colors. 
 As the heat build between Rehv and Ehlena, things also heat up between John and Xhex, although their HEA is far from attainable. It broke my heart by what happened between them. John Matthew is on a downward spiral. I understand the change in him but I hate to see the soft side of him dissolve. 
 The lessers continued to be lead by Lash as they build their capital to gain more power to destroy the Brotherhood. The Brothers will definitely have a fight on their hands that's for sure. 
 I love seeing more of Wrath and Beth and the difficulty that they have to face not only as a couple but for Wrath himself as king. We get to see Tohr come back little by little too. The humorous interactions between Lassiter and the other Brothers lighten the tension in parts of the book. I'm curious what role he has to play as we the series progress. 
 Vishous glanced at the king. "You told me I could beat him. You promised." 
 "As soon as you come home," Wrath said as he got to his feet, "we'll hang him up by his armpits in the gym and you can use him as a punching bag." 
 "Thank you, baby Jesus." 
 Blond-and-Black shook his head. "I swear, one of these days I'm just going to leave." 
 As one, the Brothers all pointed at the open door and let silence speak for itself. 
 "You guys suck." 
 The ending is somewhat cliffhanger-ish. I'm glad I don't have to wait to start into the next book. I have a huge attachment to John and Xhex so I can't wait to see how their story unfold.