“Legacy of Danger” (Hell’s Valley #3) by Jillian David (2018)
Genre: Fiction, Romance, Paranormal
Page Length: 281 pages (electronic review copy)
Synopsis:
Prodigal son and MMA fighter Vaughn Taggart fled his family’s ranch when his burgeoning psychic abilities and disastrous decisions destroyed his brother’s marriage. But his sister’s urgent plea for help prior to her being brutally attached by a demonic monster and the escalating threats from the rival Brand ranch in a ploy to obtain Taggart land, have lured Vaughn back to Copper River, Wyoming—but only long enough to get his family back on track. Nothing could make him stay where he no longer fits in.
Fresh out of residency and looking to escape a darkened past, Mariah West has her hands full with a new practice in a rural hospital. Forever underfoot and brazenly challenging her care of his sister, the powerfully muscled Vaughn Taggart racks her nerves and arouses her body.
When Mariah’s selfless concern for a patient makes her a pawn in the hands of the Brands, she discovers a fierce protector behind Vaughn’s wounded soul and a man with an extraordinary gift.
Now, Mariah and Vaughn must move beyond their pasts and unite to defeat the intensifying evil targeting the Taggart family–an evil that mortals can neither imagine nor fight. (description from Goodreads)
*To see review of Book oOne click here and for Book Two click here
Review:
And we’re back to our saga of psychic cowboys! Book three Hell’s Valley follows the eldest brother, Vaughn, as he returns home after receiving a call of danger from his sister. Because he’s been gone a long period of time and has trouble adjusting to all the changes and feels guilty for not being there to protect his family. While Vaughn tries to mend things with his family, a new supernatural being has the Taggarts on defense once again.
The more Mariah and Vaughn spend time together at the hospital the greater their attraction becomes to one another. Before they jump into a relationship though, it both seems like they are holding back secrets and need to overcome their problems in order to heal. Has a tough exterior due to his MMA fighting and is hard-headed, jumps to conclusions and Mariah has a brazen personality. Both have such a headstrong personality that they continue to butt heads. After taking a closer look, Vaughn and Shelby are broken individuals that are trying to heal. They kind of connect on the same wavelength and they try to help each other out by working through the demons of their past.
The evil that comes to terrorize the Taggart family in this novel is an unknown demon of some sorts. Its menacing and threatens to tear the family apart. It’s more powerful than their previous enemies so they have to band up, utilize their powers, and strategize a way to protect their farm once again. I love the strong family bond in this series and it really sticks out in the novel because they have really work together to strengthen their powers (individually and as a whole). Despite their disagreements they always stick together through thick and thin.
Even though the story is focused on Mariah and Vaughn I liked seeing the development of other Taggart siblings and their lives. I thought Vaughn powers of psychic defense and building a physical (invisible) shield was really cool. I also admired that he’s always willing to put others first. He’s the protector of the family since he’s the eldest brother, but he takes that role seriously.
I can’t wait to see where the next installment in the Hell’s Valley series will lead other readers! Such a thrilling read!
Final Verdict:
FTC Disclaimer: I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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