A review by gillianw
Special Forces - Mercenaries Part I by Aleksandr Voinov, Vashtan, Marquesate

4.0

This more than made up for the heartbreaking conclusion of Soldiers. The first half of the book is very emotional as both Dan and Vadim deal with their loss not only of each other, but the loss of what they once were. Both have been changed by the circumstances of Vadim's imprisonment and Vadim in particular is struggling with his loss of identity as a soldier, a Russian and a lover. Stripped of his medals and booted from his country, he is utterly bereft and can't even find the strength to face the one person who truly loves him.

I love how these books never rush anything. There was never any insta-love between our two MC's and their subsequent reunion is just as fraught with anger and mistrust. But you just know that they will always find their way back to each other - because we know and they know that nothing else matters if there is no 'them.' 4 'Dan + Vadim 4 ever' stars