The Hunter

The Highwayman was one of my top reads of 2015, so I was beyond excited when in a conversation where I gushed about it to the author, she offered me an arc copy of The Hunter! My very first arc, and Kerrigan Byrne did not disappoint. She continues to delight me with her beautifully written, passionate romances. The gut-wrenching emotion grabs you right from the prologue.

Christopher Argent is every bit the tortured antihero with the tragic past. He is cold and emotionally closed off, but after the heartbreaking opening to his story, you completely understand why.

My Argent:



Millie:



Even though this is a historical, there are elements of dark romance and suspense. Argent is an assassin, as is one of the villains in the story. This is not light and fluffy fare. It's gritty, angsty, and at times a bit brutal. But in order to be true to who Argent is, as well as to the plotline, The Hunter should have these elements. I admire Kerrigan for not being afraid to really go all the way with the characters. She holds true to their essence.

One of my favorite parts of the book was the sweet relationship between Millie and her son. She is a stronger person because of Jakub. She is courageous for him. She fights for him. As a mother myself, I can understand her desire to protect him at all costs. But it was Argent's interaction with the boy that truly plucked at my heartstrings. Their tentative friendship was beautiful to watch unfold.

It was great to see Dorian and Farah again, as well as meet the heroine of the next book in the series. Mena certainly needs a happy ending, and I was surprised and delighted to see she will get a romance with the Demon Highlander. I await their story with eager anticipation!