DNF - Got fed up with the flowery writing style.

The Rules of Restraint - David Wilson

I received this book to give an honest review.

So I would have given this book a five star rating hands down. It was well written but aside from it being well written at times I felt confused as to whose p.o.v. I was in. So I dropped it to a four.

Though it all started to make sense towards the end. 

With this story a prison called Greenbank is handling its prison differently. Trying more of a therapeutic way of trying to help the prisoners. That is until a new governor takes over and then things start going down hill. Prisoners are being murdered and one of them has escaped. What the heck is going on? 

As the story goes on we learn that there is a reason this serial killer escaped as it was all part a plan that someone has put together. We meet Dr. Kate Crowther who is the prison psychologist and may have an insight on what is going through the prisoners head. When she joins D.I. Nick Knight and Governor Munro on a profile of who is behind it all, it is a surprise. Munro is dealing with a lot going on. His prison has been turned upside down and to make matters worse his daughter is missing and with the serial killer out there he is super worried. Could she be his next victim? It is a race against time to find her and that is when everything starts to make sense.

I can honestly say I wasn't expecting that turn of events towards the end but it was good how it all was wrapped up.

Now the pace was a bit slow at first but once we see Knight and Crowther start trying to figure out who is behind it all, everything started going to a steady pace. 

When Mallory is invited on a fabulous three week vacation with friends, she is thrilled. Until she realizes Artie is coming along for the ride. Not only does he seem to hate her guts, but he seriously disapproves of her frank sex talk. The filthier she gets, the more he appears to despise everything about her.

However, after a close encounter and a startling confession, Mallory is starting to rethink a few things about Artie. He may look like the very model of stern restraint, but underneath there is a seething cauldron of something else. Something heated and desperate, and all of it just waiting for her to unlock. Now she simply has to find the key...

Danny was recently changed into a vampire against his will. Half-breed Lynx Shifter Quinn uncovers secrets about her heritage. The two turn to each other for encouragement and their attraction to each other grows.

I did not realize Shattered Restraint was part of a series when I started reading it. The more I read about the support characters; I had a feeling that there were other stories that took place before this novel. I discovered there are three earlier books. That being said I had no problem following the story. I really liked Shattered Restraint. I have a feeling, I would have appreciated it even more if I read it in order.

I really like Danny. After watching his dad’s murder at the age of four by the hand of vampires, it is no wonder he has a dislike for the species. To be turned into something he hates would be extremely difficult. Quinn has her own set of issues. The two are a perfect support system for one another and help each other cope with their problems. They both have good friends and family. They are likeable characters that I wanted to see flourish.

There are a few of antagonist in the story. They all have fascinating motives and are convincing. I especially ended up liking Cord, the leader of the Cougar Shifters.

The plot was interesting, fast paced, and full of twists. The story was well-written and easy to follow. The ending was well resolved. Cassandra Lawson has created an intriguing and believable world. I really enjoyed this story and have already put the previous books on my “want to read” list.

Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review.