A big thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is part of a series, but reads well as a stand alone. There are a lot of people in these books and so someone unfamiliar may be a little overwhelmed. Grace and Adare are mates but Grace is in denial! When trusts the wrong people and keeps running away putting herself and others in danger. Lots of suspense and I was surprised at some of the bad guys! Enjoyable read. 4 stars

This book is a story of Adare and Grace, but it so much going on in the book that their love does not come in the first plan. I expected amazeballs, that there will be sparks flying, that there will be a slow burn and then explosive end but no, I got a completely different story. I lost so many nerves on Grace - she is my least favorite heroine/mate of our bunch of Sevens. Adare is likable but I expected more alpha than he was. Nevertheless, the story is great because there is so much going on and so much new is revealed and it is great intense read full of action and suspense. And of course Benji OMG I hope his story doesn't disappoint.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley

I've been waiting for this book so impatiently!
I made the mistake of plowing through these books without realizing this book wasn't even out yet!

Thanks to Netgalley my dreams have come true! Dramatic much?

The first time Adare and Grace were introduced I KNEW I wanted their story! A reluctant mate who feels duty bound and a woman fresh from a coma makes for some interesting reading at the very least!

This books jumps 5 years into the future after Adare mated Grace. She is out doing her thing, living her life, and slowly dying again. She was out on a personal mission when she runs into Adare again. She never expected to see him there and is thrown off by his presence. Now that he has seen her again he isn't letting her out of his sight.

Once he finds out about her health he is very adamant that they will mate again. For reals this time, all the way. He has his own missions to worry about but one thing he will make certain of is that Grace is alive and healthy, even if that means he isn't a part of it.

I always enjoy seeing the males in this series BEFORE they became that Alpha male. You see a side of them they don't usually show because once they give in to their emotions it just seems like they change a little. More intense.

I liked these two characters together. Once they both realize what they want, they take it. Full throttle. Grace has much to learn and Adare will be the one to teach her of his world.

The Seven aspect of this story is getting more complicated as we go and I see a shit storm happening before we even get to the really good stuff!

I really thought that this would be my favorite book but I believe Benny will take the cake! He was hilarious in this book and I can't wait for his!

Finally Grace & Adare get their turn! What a great addition to the Dark Protectors series. We get Grace and Adare and we finally get to Paxton. He has been dealing with daddy for to long for my taste. I understand we needed the kids to grow some so I’m glad the story has advanced time to resolve this thread. Looking forward to our three “kids” growing up and saving the world.
Grace and Adare have been mated for five years when this story starts. Adare mated Grace to help her heal out of the coma. They have been circling each other ever since. Grace took off to live her life and get answers on why she was in a coma to begin with. Adare’s ancient attitude is frustrating however Grace handles him and helps him see his old way thinking will not work.
The story felt fresh and gets us closer to war. Ulric is coming and the seven is getting ready. The Realm is splitting at the worst time.
I can’t wait for the next release. Highly recommended series !

Guardian's Grace by Rebecca Zanetti

This is book 12 in Rebecca Zanetti's Dark Protector series & is the story of Adare & Grace. I'm a big fan of Rebecca Zanetti and her Dark Protector series, so I totally loved this book! As usual I could hardly put the book down.😃

As I previously mentioned this is the story of Adare & Grace who've we've met in previous books. Their story has a small time jump forward, so Adare & Grace have been mated for 5 years and of course all the other characters have aged as well; which I found essentially fun with Hope Kayrs-Kyllwood & her friends. This is a must read book! Rebecca Zanetti has written a fantastic storyline for Adare & Grace and there are important nuggets of information scattered throughout this book that are important to future books in this series as well. Adare & Grace had a highly unusual mating, so their "courtship" has to be unusually mysterious & exciting as well. I'm really excited for future books in this series & can't wait for them to become available.
You will totally love this book as much as I did! 💜

Vampire Adare and Grace! Been waiting for this since last year!

Love the plot and if you want a alpha male this is the one for you! Been waiting for this book since the first book. Grace and Adare been mated for 5 years and he only bite her. all you Realms fans know what that means. Humor, action and great romance! Great read!

ARC* provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

I recieved an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was my first book by Rebecca Zanetti and I really should have paid more attention. The reason I say that is that this book is number 12 in a series. I felt like I had missed out on so many things and couldn't really grasp the story as well as I could have. So this was really my fault and not the authors. I also feel as though this book could not be a standalone.

I also couldn't get into this book. I got a little annoyed with the both characters wanting each other, but also thinking that they are with each other out of obligation and not because they truly love one another.

This book was a solid 3 stars for me as there were some good parts, but feeling like I am missing something played a big role in my star rating and not able to grasp things made this hard for me to get into.

Rebecca Zanetti stuns again with her Dark Protectors universe. By now we all know what’s going on with the Seven, we know the original Dark Protectors and we know the spin offs from this world, yet every time this author puts pen to paper we fall in love all over again and are thrown loop for loop at the plot twists. Just when I think it can’t possibly continue or get any better she’s there with something new that knocks me back on my heels and has me glued to the page. I’ve read everything this author has published and I still can’t get enough. I can’t wait for the next in this series.

I received this book for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion and review.

Rebecca Zanetti adds another action packed entry to her Dark Protectors series.
"We will mate again tonight. Completely.

♕ Plot: Five years ago, Adare O’Cearbhaill mated Grace Cooper out of a sense of duty with only a bite and a mark to save her life when she was in a comma. They went their separate ways afterward, but when he realizes she’s ill once again he’ll do anything to keep her safe and this time he’ll make her completely his. But while the two fight each other, the rest of the Realm seems like it’s starting to crumble.

♕ Hero: Adare has dedicated his life to the Seven. He’s a deliciously stubborn alpha whose protective instincts kick in when it comes to his loved ones, especially Grace regardless of the fact that he fought their mating just as much as she did.

♕ Heroine: Grace Cooper is fiercely independent with an iron will, who’d like nothing to do with the supernatural world. But as her health is failing, her gorgeous mate might just be the solution.

♕ Sexiness: Even though Adare and Grace’s relationship was born of necessity, the two have crackling chemistry with indications of a deeper connection that points to all sorts of swoony hotness. I just loved seeing Adare fall hard for his feisty mate.

♕ Feels: Guardian’s Grace is full of excitement and endearing characters from previous books. I absolutely LOVE this series! And OMG I can't wait to read the next... at least 3 books? Benny, Garrett and Hope!

♕ Facts: Guardian's Grace is book #12 of the Dark Protectors series by author Rebecca Zanetti. It is an exciting standalone paranormal romance, told from various points of view with a happy ending.

It’s always a happy day when a new book in the Dark Protector series by Rebecca Zanetti is downloaded on my kindle. I must admit that I squealed with glee when I was accepted at Net Galley to read and review Guardian’s Grace! I immediately downloaded it and poured myself a glass of wine, curled up on my couch and got busy reading it. If you have read the series at all you will have been eagerly awaiting the story of Adare and Grace. In a previous book they were mated to each other by Adare in a last ditch effort to save Grace’s life from the coma she is in. But they have not been “real” mates, in fact they have been living separately for three years at the start of this book. They come together again at a time when Adare is about to go off on a mission that he doesn’t believe he will survive and when Grace is sick and getting sicker daily. They both believe they are forcing the other to be their mate while in reality both are attracted to one another and are just standing in their own way. Grace does not remember what happened to her the night she was injured and went into the coma. She only desire is to try to find out what happened before she becomes too ill. Between her journey to discover her past and Adare’s dangerous mission they have much to overcome before they can come together. I LOVED this book! And was so happy to read it.
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I thought this was a great addition to the series. I loved Grace’s character and have been looking forward to her story since she first appeared in her sister Faith’s book. One thing I would say, is that this isn’t a book you can just jump into without first reading the previous books. The author has done an amazing job of world building, but that means there are a lot of previous characters and their stories which deserve to be read first to properly appreciate this one. I love how we get glimpses of Hope and her friends - I can’t wait for them to grow up so we can see how their futures pan out. As with all books from this author you can’t help but feel emotionally engaged with the main characters, right from the first page. I was totally engrossed and read the whole book in one afternoon!

This was a guilty pleasure read. 100% guilty pleasure. I’m going to guess that this isn’t the first book in a series(I requested it without looking into the author) and because of this, I was a little confused at first to the type of creatures/beings that were in this one.
I was able to quickly catch on and enjoyed the fast pace of the plot.

Guardian's Grace is a must have ! I could not put this book down until the end.. Adar and Grace story was so fitted that it captivates and pulls you in.. the twist and turns that are so surprising will keep you turning pages and begging for a second part to their story. I cant wait for Benny's story. This book will have you cheering , screaming, fighting the air and crying. Rebecca has done it again with her story telling skills in the paranormal world.

I love love love Rebecca Zanetti! Guardian’s Grace is a great new addition to the Dark Protectors series. I can’t see what she comes out with next!

I really enjoy how this author's mind works. She spins such intense and intriguing stories. The one step forward, two steps back nature of Grace and Adare's relationship makes.for a great read. Benny is a hoot. Just when you think he's lost his mind he comes out with something insightful and wise. Highly recommend this book.

WOW, 1st thing to note is there’s a time jump between the last installment and this one, it’s important. Adare and Grace have drew us all in from the beginning, or at least me and this did not disappoint. There’s plenty of story here, it moves along quickly. Just when I feel like I know where she’s going, she shocks me and I had a few moments of total whaaaaaa. All in all this story completely drew me in and I cannot wait to see what happens next. The interconnecting characters from the world she’s given us are rare ones that stick with you book to book, you laugh when they do and you cry right along too. For lovers of the Realm and the series this is an absolute must read, if you’ve never read RZ...slap yourself and go grab Taken, you can thank her and me for the suggestion later.
This was a complimentary advanced reader copy provided by the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Five years ago, Adaire mated Grace to save her from dying. Since then he has let her live her life without him. When the Kurjans try to kidnap Grace again, Adare steps in to save her. This is the first time in five years they have actually talked and discussed their futures. But will it be too late for their mating.

As with most people who have read this series, I have been both eager and anxious about this book. Grace and Adare have been butting heads since she woke from a coma and the tension has been high. While not what I expected, I still enjoyed this book.

Grace has spent the past five years getting stronger, training, photographing anything of interest, and avoiding Adaire. While I liked Grace she did get a little annoying with her constant wishy washy attitude towards Adaire and their mating (I wont say more than that because it would be a spoiler.)

Adare is the protective, emotionally withheld, alpha male who struggles to talk about his feelings. Adare was also very selfless. He was constantly putting others before himself, especially Grace, and is willing to do anything to protect the world. I really liked Adare, even with his refusal to discuss his emotions most of the time. These two were a good couple, once they started talking, but they definitely don’t stand out compared to other couples from this series. I still liked them though.

There is also a lot of overarching story progress in this book. There is a new surprise from the Kurjans, we find out what happened to send Grace into a coma, and there is new tension between the races of the Realm. Overall, this was a solid addition to the series and I can’t wait for the next book, which hopefully is Bennys!

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I loved Adare, he is by far my favorite out of the seven. Grace on the other hand was a bit obnoxious and just plain stupid at times. Overall a good story and I can’t wait for the next book.

The surprises in this story will be difficult to follow if you haven’t read the previous books in the series.
There is a high octane exciting start to this book. Adare one of the Seven has waited five years for Grace she is one of the keys. She is his mate but has been stubbornly fighting this. She feels she is not special and her blood may even harm Adare. Amongst the exciting finale Grace and Adare will find that their love means everything and nothing else matters. You are left wanting to follow more characters as they look to find their mates.
I was given an arc of this book by Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

I eagerly look for the next book in this series and they just can't arrive fast enough!! This book was so much fun to read as it was non-stop action, drama, intrigue, and a growing realization that there was more than just a chance mating for Grace and Adare. Which with Adare saying that he didn't have emotions, you wondered if they could ever make a mating work.

Big changes happen in this book that rock the Realm and friends turn against friends and family. In the book, we still get bits of Hope, Paxton, and Drake and still not sure what will happen there!

I don't want to give away any of the plot or secrets revealed or betrayals that happen, so will just say that I could not put the book down and had to read it all in one sitting! My only complaint is that I now can't wait for the next book as I hope that Benny will get his story since his mate mark has shown up!!