The newest Dark Protector romance is extraordinarily entertaining and explosive. Mercy and Logan’s chemistry is off the charts magnetic and these two bold, vivid characters keep readers on the edge of expectation and chuckles throughout the story. There is nothing sweet about this romance as they engage is snarky comments, hot, passionate battles and steamy passion all the way through their blossoming relationship. Mercy is the last female that Logan should be falling for and the timing is could certainly have been better as he is preparing to take part in the dangerous and terrifying Seven ritual. Readers can’t help but have fun even as they await for the next interruption of this couple’s activities.

From kidnapping to realm hopping, this story is a non-stop adventure that keeps readers on the edge of their seat with adrenaline pumping action, thrilling suspense, and surprising twists. There is no way this book can be put down once readers get started because it starts off with a bang and just keeps exploding with energy and wonderfully zestful characters that demand attention. The fast pace plot flows smoothly and the author brings to the story to life with vivid imagery that makes it easy for the readers to connect to the characters and become part of the story and all the enjoyment of this explosive and passionate installment of the Dark Protectors.

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RZ has absolutely killed it with this book! It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time- I barely slept because all I wanted to do was keep reading this book. I can honestly say I never want this series to end- NEVER. It was hot and sexy 🔥🔥, fast paced, full of action and had a romance between 2 main characters o could totally get behind.
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Our hero is a half demon half vampire hybrid who is part of a secret society of men who are out to stop pure evil from coming back into the world and eliminating all “enhanced” females (who can mate with Immortals). Our heroine is a fae who is out to stop him because her race believe it is this society who will destroy the world.
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RZ writes possessive and very alpha alpha heroes (which is 100% my jam) but the heroine was the perfect compliment of him- she didn’t put up with any of his BS and pretty much did whatever she wanted anyway 🙌🏻 (which I have so much respect for). This is book 2 in the second story arc of a much larger series and where I feel book 1 fell a little short by setting up the new arc- this one exceeded all me expectations! I would definitely recommend at least reading the book before this if you want to dive into this series (and you should want to because it’s AMAZING).

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

While I have not read all of the books in this series, I have read a couple of them and enjoyed the series, and it is pretty easy to understand what is going on so you can read this as a stand alone.

This is like a paranormal Romeo and Juliet type of romance as they are from "warring" immortals but the good news is that they don't die at the end and they get their HEA.

Logan is a vampire-demon hybrid and Mercy is a Fae and they don't agree on what the Seven should be doing. Mercy tries to kidnap Logan to warn him that the Fae want him dead but he turns the table on her and kidnaps her.

Most of the story is just non-stop action as they are on the run from Fae solders and the Cyst who are trying to also capture them.

There is a little more information revealed and we still don't know where the third key is or what is going to happen with Hope being the prophet and is her Cyst friend really her friend??

Lots of action and a sizzling romance make this a fun book to read and eager for the next book in the series! There are still three of the warriors that have not either acknowledged their mate or found their mates. Should be fun!!

Once in a while you come across an author you just know you have to read everything they write, Rebecca Zanetti is one of those authors to me.

Demon Mercy is a well written, riveting read. I loved the characters, their interaction, and the engaging, dynamic storyline. I could not put this down and will definitely be recommend to others. I will be reading many more books by this author

Mercy O'Malley is a mythological fae one of the last members of a decimated race and Logan Kyllwood brother to the king of the demons and soon to be member of the seven and ancient elite group of warrior tasked with keeping the most evil enemies trapped in a pocket dimension. Mercy's mission is to stop him anyway she can. I have read all of this series to date and as usual Ms. Zanetti does not disappoint. This is a fast pace action filled story with enough romance thrown in to keep everyone satisfied and I can't wait to read her next installments on this series.


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What's hotter than a forbidden romance? When the parties are beings from opposing species and their union could lead to war. So hot! Logan and Mercy, together, were explosive. From beginning to end, their story was sexy and exciting and their connection was practically tangible.

For the remainder of his life, no matter how long he had, it would be Mercy he craved.

Logan is next in line to fulfill his destiny - to become one of the seven. He's fated to protect the world from certain destruction and he's found his purpose. He's uber protective of those he loves and his newfound brothers are now part of that group. Mercy is fae and they believe that Logan and his brotherhood are absolutely wrong in their plan to save everything. Her mission is to stop them at all costs. So kidnapping him and repeatedly trying to kill him... normal.

What happens when both of them realize that they have some valid points? Or when Mercy realizes that her people may not be on the right path? Or when she becomes invested in the cause? Amazing things. Rebecca Zanetti's Dark Protectors series has quickly become one of my favorite things to read. I'm in absolute love with these demons and their constant battle to save everyone. This author has created a world that could easily fit into this one, full of fantastical things and a reality that pretty much defies imagination. Each story is full of heart and the characters are incredibly easy to fall in love with. The world is still in as much danger as it was when this book started, but with Logan now official in his role, the people are that much safer.

It was great to see another Dark Protectors book by Rebecca Zanetti. The world is still in danger, with more paranormal creatures joining the fight. This time it is the fey, with one being Logan’s future mate. Mercy jumps in feet first by kidnapping Logan but she has no real idea what she will be up against.

It is an exhilarating roller coaster of a story with Logan, Mercy and the Seven as well as the danger to all. Twists and turns that keep this plot from being even close to predictable, you still know that Logan and Mercy will wind up together. However, it is such an exciting ride to see how that happens. The main plot of the imminent danger to the world takes precedence in the story with the romance taking second place. This is how it should be in this story.

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Well, I can honestly say I picked this one up this morning and couldn’t put it down until I was done! Now we have fairies!!! Mercy! She was the right amount of crazy, dedicated, and pushy! And Logan, well I just knew his book would be good.

There is a lot going on in this book with the seven, the Fae, Sam, Logan & Mercy. Oh and we get to see some of our old faves again! It will keep you on your toes and keep you reading! If you haven’t read the Dark Protectors start the series! If you quit at book 7....start back up! This is getting good! Can’t wait for the next book!

Had a blast reading the latest in Rebecca Zanetti’s Dark Protectors series. Although I’m dying to read Adare and Grace’s story – love/hate romance is my weakness! – I really liked getting to know Logan and Mercy. I loved seeing Faith and Ronan again and of course, seeing the rest of the guys that make of the Seven. If you want a quick adrenaline fueled read, this will fit the bill, it’s been awesome so far.

This is part of a longer series (9 books so far) but the Five are kind of a spin off from the original series. Vampire’s Faith (#8) kicks off this new mini spin off and I would recommend reading that one first to meet all the new players as the Five are first introduced there. Demons’ Mercy is the second Seven member storyline and was packed full of action, suspense and a lot of yummy tension that sizzled between the MCs. Logan is my favorite type of hero. He always put Mercy first, was protective, affectionate and 100% there for her without resorting to unnecessary drama. I loved his instant devotion to his mate and his pursuit of her.

Mercy was a smart chick, I liked her steadfast loyalty and ability to see the bigger picture and actually wanting to work together rather than fight apart. She’s stubborn to a fault but with the best of intentions and a bit reckless but it’s hard to fault her when she whole heartedly believed in her cause. At times I did want to shake some sense into her, it was hard to see her be so trusting with the wrong people, especially when it made her push Logan away but she was kind of stuck between a rock and hard place with no easy answers.

I love when an author introduces a new species or people into the story line and RZ did a fantastic job of introducing the Fae. The possibilities and new direction this give the over all story is going to be great. Can’t wait for the next in the series. There’s a lot of possibilities since we still have crazy Benny, Garret, Quade and Ivar left to go!

4 1/2 stars

Title: A steamy, action-packed paranormal adventure

I have only recently been introduced to this series, and I have not yet read all the way up to this one before accepting it as an ARC, but I didn't feel that significantly impacted my enjoyment of this book. It was a hot and steamy, action-filled ride with a yummy alpha and his sassy fae lady.

Logan is a demon-vampire hybrid who is steadfastly determined to fulfill his destiny to become one of the Dark Protectors (the Seven) tasked with saving the world. Mercy is a fae who has been given the assignment of killing Logan, yet when she meets him, she can't quite bring herself to do it and attempts to kidnap him instead. Let the games begin! :)

Overall, I really enjoyed the story. I was probably missing a couple of things by not reading some of the earlier books, but I didn't detract anything from my rating as that was really on me. One thing that didn't sit as well with me was how quickly they fell for each other --- I felt like there could have (and should have given their complete opposite missions) been a little more development there, but I definitely enjoyed seeing the sparks fly between the two, and the HEA was very satisfying.

So happy for Logan’s story. Garrett and Logan have become two of my favorite characters of the series.

I was so happy that Logan got his own story. Since Logan and Garrett beat each other up after finding their siblings (Zane and Jainie) in bed together, they have become like brothers. They grew up during the war between the vampires and the kurjans so they are well trained soldiers and very dangerous but they still have that bit of youth to them so they are also up for a little fun too. They showed up in the Realm Enforcers series ready to help out with the enforcers mission and only partly to get them out of trouble since they were bored and flirting with shifter girls.

I love that they are always up for some fun. This is missing from the older immortals who are always so serious. Yet when things get dangerous, they quickly switch over to the serious and deadly soldiers they are.

In Demon’s Mercy we are introduced to the Fae, and I am not certain if it is simply because Rebecca’s last release, Hidden, features a cult, but something about Mercy’s story rings a little false and I don’t believe it is a lie from her, but a lie she was raised to believe (back to the cult). We are told as a background that because the Seven created their dimensional prison bubbles (without a lot of knowledge of what they were doing) that Mercy and the few Fae trapped on Earth were separated from the rest of the Fae. It is really unknown if they other fae are all dead or just trapped somewhere else. So the elders Fae trapped on earth with Mercy are too old to procreate and they test-tube created 10 babies (5 boys, 5 girls) to keep their race alive. These 10 babies are now 25 and are expected to mate and create more purebred Fae babies, including Mercy. So I am torn if I want to believe that there was truly an accident leaving Mercy and the 9 other breeders and a few older Fae as survivors or did this group want to create their own Fae Utopia, simply separating from or trapping the others. Hmm…There is just something fishy about the whole thing.

So the Fae believe that when the circle of the seven is complete, the dimensions will implode and they have to stop Logan, who is not yet one of the seven officially. So Mercy is told to stay out of it, but she has decided to capture Logan and reason with him not to join the Seven. She tells him that his completing the seven will cause dimensional collapse everywhere, blah, blah, blah and he needs to see things her way. Mercy is going to reason with the demon where the other fae just want to kill him to make it stop. Again, will it really cause problems or is someone pulling strings and telling Mercy that the seven will cause the end of the universe. Hmmm…I honestly can’t make up my mind if Mercy is just gullible, brainwashed or is she actually going to allow the universe to implode because she has the hots for Logan? While she sees Logan’s point of view about the danger of not protecting the prison dimension, she is very focused on being in the right.

The Fae seem to have some pretty nifty toys and a greater control over teleporting, which I can understand would make them seem powerful and Mercy keeps insisting that Logan and the Seven continuing to risk the safety of everyone will create a war between the Fae and the Realm. Um…please see above where there are only a bunch of old folks and 10 millenials who make up the “Fae Nation” against the combined Realm which now contains of the Demons, Witches, Vampires and Shifters who are mostly made up of trained soldiers who have been fighting the Kurjans, and each other, for decades. So, it really wasn’t much of a threat, and every time Mercy brings it up, I’m almost shocked that no one is reminding her that the Fae, even with the toys and the teleporting, aren’t that much of a threat. It would be like my threatening to pull my blog’s support (and my handful of followers) from Nora Roberts next book tour.

I really like Logan and Mercy is a good choice for him. I do feel a bit sad for Garrett since he will be sitting home alone on Friday nights now that his BFF is settling down.

The Viking is next. He was a nice guy and some really bad things happen to him in this story. We also see that life hasn’t been kind to Quade for the last millenium or so. Ronan is going to have to stop complaining that like Sisyphus he had to move one pile of Chakra stones back and forth for his millenia, because that was paradise compared to the dimension that Quade got stuck with.

The Dark Protecters is a great series and I am more than happy to jump back in.

One of my favorite paranormal series. This book features Logan so I'm thrilled. Logan gets his mate and it gonna change everything. I'm so excited that the author keeps us on our toes and we get to meet a new member of the Paranormal world...fairies. Or Fae as fairies like to tell us. So along with demons, vampires and shifters and of course my fave, witches. Mercy is not just a fairy but she is also one of the keys needed for the "SEVEN" which Logan is the next in line to become. The last thing he needs is a fairy with some extra ordinary skills. The SEVEN believe that are the key to the world not being destroyed. but Mercy believes the SEVEN will be the reason the world will implode. So the fireworks fly between this couple. I love the chemistry between these two. I love that Mercy was smart and opinionated and did everything to make Logan see her side of the equation. This was a non stop story with action and intrigue as we try to figure out what comes next.

Since this is book nine (and book two in a new arc) you definitely need to be familiar with the rest of the Dark Protector's universe for this one. I had to stop and go find Vampire's Faith because some of the new arc didn't make much sense to me with the new Keys plot. That said, I still greatly enjoyed this, especially once I knew what was going on, lol.

This arc takes place 7 years after the story of Janie Kayrs and Zane. Hope is now known to a select group of warriors as The Lock, and there are three women born each generation known as Keys. The four females will somehow save enlightened females from the Cyr, the evil clergy of the Kurjan race and they are trying to release the ultimate evil guy from a prison he was put into millennia before. Sound confusing? Yeah. Read the rest of the series and it makes so much more sense. They really are tied closely together.

This is a very well-written, action-filled story, with a lot of banter and unexpected plot twists that make for a fast-paced, enjoyable read.

I would have liked it even better though if the author had taken a bit more time to develop the relationship between Logan and Mercy. I felt as if they didn’t really know or trust each other enough to fall in love when they did, and I’d have liked a bit more tender moments and for them to have chosen each other, irrefutably, somewhat sooner in the story. Mercy stays on the fence a very long time, poor Logan.

Mercy is a typical feisty and quick-witted heroine, but for all her intelligence she’s very naïve about some things and not always putting her trust in the right people. I found that a bit frustrating. She undoubtedly has a big heart, but that doesn’t stop her from being a bit of a judgmental smarty-pants too.
Logan is easy to like and a very interesting hero, such a savior and protector, though a little too arrogant sometimes. He could have taken Mercy’s input into account more often instead of presuming he knows all and can overcome any threat, super warrior that he is. He’s well-intentioned, but instead of seeming confident, he sometimes just sounds very patronizing.

I really liked the world-building, and the hints we get of books to come. The seven are all intriguing and appealing heroes. So I am definitely interested in the rest of the series. There’s nothing quite like a band of brothers, overcoming incredible odds and torment to save the world, hopefully finding their one true mate in the process. I also very much liked the scenes with the children, especially Hope, who are endearing and great characters in their own right.

This is such a great series, I do not know how Rebecca Zanetti does it! She has a true gift another must read book with more to come I hope. I was given this book to read and I am very, very happy.

These books are awesome! Every time I pick one up (sorry, I jumped in late), I remind myself to go back to the beginning and start fresh just so I can enjoy even more of these characters and this writing style I love.

This book follows Logan’s story. We met him before along the way, as he is one of the Kyllwood brothers and a vampire-demon hybrid. He’s tough, hot, and oddly protective of the people in his life, while able to flip a switch to killing machine at a moment’s notice. His current mission was to track down a possible “key” but things quickly flip on their head. Mercy is one of the fae assumed to be simply a fairy tale. She’s lived a sheltered life, following instructions from others mostly, but rebelling her heart out when she gets the chance. One such chance is with Logan, who she has led breadcrumbs to by broadcasting her “key” status. These two come together in a startling and sizzling way from first meeting.

Logan and Mercy desperately try to navigate their attraction while at the same time trying to capture/escape from one another. Oh, and there’s the fact that the fae believe that Logan’s people are destroying the universe and all its dimensions. A little thing, right? There’s people trying to kill them from all sides, lots of dimension hopping, and did I mention the sizzle? This book had everything I enjoy in a good paranormal romance and has me committed to going back and reading all the books I haven’t in this series.

Another fantastic book in this series. The name of the book makes perfect sense now that I have read it. Mercy is a firecracker and she doesn't like to be told what to do. I'm not sure I could have held out as long as she did with Logan. I love how she tries and kidnap Logan for it to go totally wrong. I did laugh out loud a few times in this book and other times I was like get it on already. A lot happens in this book but a lot happened in the last book too. Logan and Mercy are perfect for each other. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.



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Here’s the deal, I am one of Rebecca Zanetti’s biggest fans but when I found out that Demon’s Mercy was Logan’s story I was a bit… meh. Logan just felt so YOUNG. If you’ve read Ms. Zanetti’s Dark Protector series, then you’ve watched Logan and his best friend Garrett grow up and in this book they’re only in their late 20s. That’s not young for romance novel age, but it feels young when many of the other heroes in this series are CENTURIES old. Of course, I never should have underestimated RZ’s ability to make me fall in love with a sexy alpha hero.

I adore this story! Logan *sigh* he is so sexy and strong and I am into him. He is way more of a classic Alpha hero than I thought he would be and totally worked. I didn’t expect him to be as fierce and experienced as he is. His total acceptance of his mate and his fate give me literal heart eyes.

As fantastic as Logan is, Mercy stole the show. I adore her confidence and willingness to fight for what she believes in, even in the face of major opposition. Her growth as a character from chapter one impressed me to no end. Logan and Mercy are explosive together in the best way. Their chemistry is off the charts!

As in all Rebecca Zanetti novels, the banter is second to none and the world building is perfection. RZ has an amazing ability to flawlessly add details to an already complicated world, throw major twists in every book, and write a completely standalone novel. She’s a magician, I’m sure of it.

Overall, I highly recommend this book. I’ve been following this series for years and it just keeps getting better and better. I can’t wait for Ivar’s book!

**I received an ARC of this book in order to provide an honest review**

I have been waiting for Logan and Garrett's stories and Rebecca Zanetti did not disappoint with Logan's! I love how she combined both the new characters and the original characters.

We are introduced to a species we have not seen before in the Dark Protector series, the Fae. Mercy is a strong women and may or may not kick Logan's butt. The main characters have great chemistry. We also finally learn what Sam's role is in this newest part of the Dark Protector's series.

I couldn't put this book down. It kept my attention the entire time and I didn't feel like there was ever really a "slow" spot. You don't want to miss this one!

Logan and Mercy's story was just what I needed! A whole lot of fun with sizzling chemistry and a healthy dose of seemingly impossible choices/ situations made for one great read that I couldn't put down.

Logan has been carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders for almost all his life. He is a protector and a warrior at heart, and his family tops the list of those who must be protected - especially his niece Hope. The ritual to join the Seven in order to protect everything he holds dear from an unspeakable evil is looming over him after watching his best friend and brother-from-another-mother Garrett nearly die as he went through it. And now he is about to face his greatest challenge yet: a pint sized fairy (sorry, she prefers "fae") who actually manages to kidnap him and tries to change his mind about going through with the ritual.

Mercy is one of the Keys needed to complete the task that will eliminate Ulric once and for all, but she is certain that the existence of the Seven will cause permanent damage to the universe. As it is, the original ritual that imprisoned Ulric destroyed/ pulled dimensions out of alignment and resulted in the near annihilation of her people. She has been raised with the knowledge that she is one of the ten remaining fae who will be responsible for keeping her race alive, and she has already been paired off with the king Niall. One look at those intense green eyes in a photo was all it took for Mercy to feel a pull unlike anything she experienced in the past which made her decision though. Her operation to kidnap and attempt to turn Logan away from the Seven is her last act of rebellion before her duty must be fulfilled.

The intense attraction to the petite whirlwind is definitely an inconvenience at best. Logan can't believe he let down his guard enough to underestimate her not once but several times, and when both the fae and the Cyst start tracking Logan and Mercy, he can't allow himself to make the same mistakes. She knows much more than she is willing to share, but Mercy can't help wondering if her people have been completely honest with her as she learns more from Logan and his friends.

Demon's Mercy contains everything I love about this author's stories: suspense, action, romance, off the charts heat and attraction, and humor. Add in a fast paced plot that keeps you guessing with each new revelation, twist and turn that continues to advance the overall story arc of the series and sets up future books and you have a recipe for one amazing read in my opinion!