New Nebraska Heat (New Nebraska #2) by Cara B. King
- Merissa
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
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Betrayed by her guardians. Defiled by monsters. Redeemed by love.
Among the fangs, claws, and haphazard magic of New Omaha, Serenity, a plucky and resilient human, struggles with memories of her horrendous past. Sold to a vampire feeding den at just fifteen, she suffered years of imprisonment, prey to the cruelest bloodsuckers in New Nebraska, like Conrad, a centuries old gangster who keeps his fangs deep in the drug trade.
Cast out onto the unforgiving streets when she’s deemed too old to be food, Serenity is dead set on leaving New Nebraska until four paranormal males give her tempting reasons to stay.
Hunter, the massive jaguar shifter with a fondness for philosophy, offers Serenity a humble but generously paid job at his nightclub, yearning to keep her safe. In such close proximity, he hopes to show her their connection is a bond worth fighting for.
His estranged twin brother, Dagger, a cop known for playing by his own rules, meets Serenity during his investigation into a deadly drug epidemic. But his plan to steal her away from his twin gets complicated when her past chases her down. Can he shield her against the monsters who would dare harm her?
Bryce, New Nebraska’s wealthiest billionaire, knows a relationship with the intriguing Serenity is impossible. As one of the more unfortunate fire elementals, his skin is untouchable. But his attempts to soothe his desire by sticking close to her and his best friend, Hunter, only bring him nearer an explosive moment of contact neither is prepared for.
Sebastian, her nerdy, caring, half-vampire colleague, establishes a telepathic connection that makes him certain she’s his fated mate, despite her contempt for vamps. What will happen when he discovers he’ll die without her blood too?
When Conrad resurfaces, eager to resume his mealtimes, her four paranormal protectors will have to overcome their differences and desires if they all want to share her life and love.
And keep her safe from ravenous fangs.
New Nebraska Heat is a reverse harem, multiple POV romance smoldering with detailed, spicy scenes. Heat is the second installment of the New Nebraska series—STANDALONE romances set in the same world.
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4 out of 5 (very good)
NEW NEBRASKA HEAT is the second full-length novel in the New Nebraska series, and features a new quintuplet of Serenity, Hunter, Bryce, Sebastian, and Dagger.
Serenity escaped from a vampire's den, traumatised and scarred in more ways than one. She gets a job at Hunter's nightclub, but applies for a job as a designer at Bryce's company. She meets Sebastian through his mum, and Dagger through an ongoing case. All four men feel a connection with Serenity, but all four also take it slowly and carefully, taking into consideration her past.
This is a long book, but well-paced, with plenty of action going on, as well as slower, softer times, where Serenity and her men get to know each other. I loved the game of Truth or Dare, especially Dagger's dare at the end. I was hoping that because of the bond, Bryce would be able to touch others too, not just Serenity, but it doesn't seem that way.
One big plus for me was getting to see Cece and her men again. It was a delight catching up with them, and I'm glad Cece and Serenity are friends.
The overall storyline in this book has more of an ongoing arc to it, and I wonder if Jasper and the new human will play a part in the next book, or if it will go in a different direction.
This was a hot, caring, and action-filled story that kept my attention from beginning to end. Absolutely recommended by me.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Cara B. King is a RH romance author who lives in sunny California. She can never say no to dark chocolate, rom coms, or meandering walks in nature with her awesome husband. When not at the computer slaving over her next story, she loves traveling to new places and just hanging out with friends and family. Her writing buddy and perpetual cheerleader is her adorable little bundle of fur, Alvin, and she loves cuddling up with her favorite pooch on the couch after a long day’s writing.
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