Review: Slade (The Protectors #6) by Teresa Gabelman

Highly trained VC Warrior, Dr. Slade Buchanan’s, role between lifesaver and lifetaker has been a constant battle, but nothing prepared him for half-breed VC Warrior trainee, Jill Nichols. Slade realizes his struggles from the past were nothing compared to the difficulty of resisting the woman who could never belong to a man like him.

Being the only female VC Warrior recruit, Jill Nichols, has an uphill battle. Falling for the sexy doctor, Slade Buchanan, has not made the battle any easier, especially when he constantly reminds her and others there will never be anything between them. Working harder than any male recruit, obstacles are thrown in her path, and with each challenge, it becomes clear that the two things she wants most may never be.

Overall Rating:  5 Rockin’ ★★★★★

Vampires have come out of the closet and humans are struggling to accept engineered half-breeds.  This is Ms. Gabelman’s sixth book in her Protectors series.  While she focuses on Slade and Jill’s story,  she also continues to revisit characters from her previous books as well as introduce possible future couples.  Finally, Jill and Slade have their time in the spotlight and their story told! Expect the

unexpected and you will not be disappointed!

Jill was taken from her family and turned into a half-breed.  Her family turned their backs on her and she was forced to survive on her own.  It is hard for a woman, especially when she is a half vampire and half human.  But it is Jill’s goal to be a warrior. She has a lot of obstacles to overcome to accomplish her goal.  If it had not been for her other half-breed friends and the VC Warriors she would not have survived.  Now the half-breeds are facing a new foe, the mayor and his fiancé are out to incarcerate them.  The only reason that Jill was not rounded up with the other half-breeds is that she is the process of become a VC Warrior and is protected by law.  Since the first moment Jill had met Dr. Slade Buchanan, the electricity between the two was smoking!  How long will they continue to ignore each other and the attraction they feel for each other?

Trained as a VC Warrior, a healer and also a member of the council, Slade has an obligation to his people as well as humans.  His job is to not only protect but to also train future warriors.  Jill and her

group fall under Slade.  He is bidding his time, trying to keep Jill at a distance while preparing her to take the next step as a VC Warrior.  The more time they are together, the harder it is to deny his need to claim her as his own.  When Jill agrees to go undercover in a gentlemen’s club, Slade reaches the end of his tolerance.  He will claim his mate.  Or will those that are after the VC Warrior’s and the half-breeds will win?

Hero: Dr. Slade Buchanan 5 stars

Heroine: Jill Nichols 5 stars

Plot: 5 stars

Steam Level: 5 stars

Cliffhanger:  No

Would I recommend this book: Yes! When you have a hot, alpha male that recognizes his one and only and will do anything to protect and claim her, you have a really scorching hot read.  Add a spunky female that has serious issues and you have the perfect situation for pandemonium!

Would I recommend this author: Yes! Ms. Gabelman is an amazing author that continually gives her audience more with each book she shares. Love the way she transitioned from this book to preparing her fans for the next.  I cannot wait for Jax and Caroline’s story. 

***Received an ARC of this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review***