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Paternal Instincts by Nicky James
5.0
adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Quaid and Aslan awaits their baby's arrival while grappling with a case of a missing child. My idiosyncratic, stubborn Quaid and his flirty, reckless Aslan have grown so much, as individuals and as a couple. They were flawed characters that have found so much growth and love with each other. Quaid's protectiveness of Aslan, Aslan's love for Quaid's weird quirks, and the way he soothes his insecurities - they make each other better and stronger versions of themselves. 

This final book is their journey to fatherhood, and wraps up their story perfectly with a hard-earned, well deserved HEA. Plus the found family's love, support and razzing (props for Ruiz, Jordyn and Torin) are all so good. The mystery is solid but heartbreaking in parts. I wasn't ready at all to say goodbye to one of my most favourite book couples ever...and yes, there were tears, at the end and everywhere else. 

P.S. the book will be released 24th June, I got it early as I ordered from the author's store. And I'll be living for Quaid/Aslan cameos in her other series! 


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