4 stars 
 Hello, my name is Quynh, and I'm a BDB addict. 
 I was so wrapped up in this book and the development not only in the main storyline characters (Rhage and Mary) but also on the secondary characters and relationships that are intertwined. It's a busy time of year but any time I have free, this book was in my hands. 
 Rhage has been living with a curse for hundred of years now and no one dare to go near him when his curse is released. On the night of his recovery from this curse, he met Mary, who has a voice that soothes his soul. It was rather amusing to read their first encounter. 
 Mary is also burdened with an illness that she's been fighting for a while, which has now returned. After their first meeting, Rhage is unable to forget about her so he's determined to have her. Mary knows she isn't what Rhage usually goes after so she questions his pursuit to get to know her. 
 There's a quite a dance of two steps forward, one step back between them. At times, I wanted to shake Mary, but it's understandable to see where she's coming from. Rhage though, was utterly smitten and I just love him. He fought so hard for Mary even when she was fighting her own emotions. 
 The battle between the Brotherhood and the lesser continues and other stories are developing that make you want more. Which means I now have to jump into book 3 (Zsadist and Bella, yay!) right away to find out what happens next! 
 Steam: 4