Nightmares plague him daily, and Declan is doing everything he can to not only heal his husband-to-be physically but mentally as well. Picking up after Sam has been put back together, complete with pins and such holding his ankle together, and his arm being placed back in it’s socket, the pain he endures is not only physical. If any of the last sentence was confusing, please stop now and read the third book, Return to Zero, or this review of Counterblow, book number four, is going to contain some spoilers for you. While this latest was a wee bit short, and I felt ended rather abruptly, it did not take away from the fact that it was a segue not only to highlight whether or not Sam would ever be able to come back from the horrific nightmare that was the third book in the Shatterproof Bond series, but also if he could mentally face what Eric had done to him and survive it-take control over it.

But it’s the undeniable chemistry between Declan and Sam that just continues to grow deeper and sweeter as this series goes on that is the real winner for me. I absolutely hate Sam’s father and that is all due to Isobel Starling’s impeccable writing-she can certainly write a bad guy worth their salt, and a parent who is more evil than anything else.

Review: I must admit to loving this couple and their ongoing saga. Warning: May contain minor spoilers from book three, Return to Zero Declan had promised Sir James Aiken that he would pay if he hurt Sam, and now Declan has to decide how he can deliver his payback and put his and Sam’s world back on an even keel. He’s happy to take the reins and care for his partner, however, beneath the surface Declan cannot help but be drawn back to how he felt in the Highlands, and how they were betrayed by a man who was supposed to have their back. Although he’s officially on leave, Sam’s mind cannot stop replaying all that happened to him and questioning why, and who is behind it all.ĭeclan’s relief at having Sam home throws him into house-husband mode. He’s completely dependant on Declan for everything, and hates the way the scales have tipped in their relationship. Sam is trying his best to deal with the day-to-day frustrations of his injuries. Their commitment to each other is unquestionable however, there are plenty of questions that need answering about other aspects of their lives, and those who sought to end them. But this time we really got a sense of how deeply Declan loves Sam, and how far he will go to make sure Sam is safe.īlurb: After the devastating events in the Scottish Highlands, Sam and Declan have moved on to a new, deeper level in their romance.

Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Title: Counterblow (Shatterproof Bond: Book Four)Īt a Glance: This was a non-stop action filled story just as the others have been.

Return to Zero by Isobel Starling