Dimitri
by Kym Grosso
Immortals of New Orleans #6
Publication Date: September 30, 2014
Genres: Erotica, Paranormal, Romance
Synopsis
An erotic paranormal romance…
Dimitri LeBlanc, sexy and charismatic beta of Acadian Wolves, survives a brutal attack after his wolf succumbs to a dark force, threatening his very existence. Waking up, tied to a bed, his amusement transforms into lust as a beautiful stranger heals his beast. Intrigued by his mysterious savior, the tables quickly turn, when in the heat of a dark desert night, he rescues her from a barbaric Alpha. Dimitri is inexplicably drawn to the alluring woman, and the discovery that she’s his mate rouses his hunger to claim her as his own.
Gillian Michel, a New York City photographer, conceals a secret hybrid past and mystical abilities. An entire lifetime, she’s deliberately avoided wolves, but a seductive encounter with an irresistible beta leaves her craving his touch, his lips on hers. Passion ignites her desire, leaving her yearning to submit to the powerful wolf who tests her sexual limits.
Deep in the heart of New Orleans, Dimitri and Gillian seek a cure to the parasite maligning his mighty beast. Still on the run from a malevolent force, they lure their enemy into the bayou. Will Gillian sacrifice her gifts to save the man she loves, destroying her own immortality? And will Dimitri eradicate the evil that has invaded his soul while protecting his mate from an adversary who threatens to kill them both?
Warning: This book contains several erotic love scenes and is intended for adult readers only.
Review
Kym Grosso’s Immortals of New Orleans paranormal series is the perfect blend of smut, suspense, and action. Each book offers readers strong, dominating alpha heroes and quick witted, passionate heroines. Each couple compliments each other, and the bonds formed build off of an electric connection that only further ignites as the story continues. Dimitri, book six, focuses on Dimitri LeBlanc, beta of the Acadian Wolves. When readers last saw him, he was being attacked by a pack of wolves that were out for blood, and because his wolf would not surface, he was left to die, all for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Dimitri survives, thanks to Gillian Michel, the hybrid tiger who the pack was hunting, and Dimitri wants to return the favor when he realizes that Gillian’s in trouble. The attackers’ alpha, Chaz Baldwin, wants her gifts – ones that she’s never allowed anyone to know about, and he’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants, killing anyone who tries to get in his way. But Dimitri’s wolf is in trouble, and if he doesn’t figure out a way to dispel the parasite that is attacking his wolf, he may lose the one thing that he’s always counted on – his place and job in his pack. Both Dimitri and Gillian are not only fighting for their lives but also for the one thing that truly defines who they are – the beast within. Dimitri needs to save his, and Gillian needs to hold onto hers by remaining true to her species and staying away from the one thing that could cost her, her tiger – finding her mate. But the connection these two share from the onset isn’t something that can be denied, and no matter how much running and hiding Gillian does, their bond continues to grow, until Gillian can no longer deny that she’d willingly sacrifice her life, her tiger to protect the man who has stolen her heart, which may just be the only way she can save him and herself.
Dimitri is an intriguing character. He’s a true alpha with his commanding and controlling nature, but he feels at ease as Beta, submitting to his alpha when necessary and leading the charge to protect his pack. He’s never been one to turn down a good time, taking what females willingly give him, but everything with Gillian is different from the start and that both perplexes and intrigues him. Dimitri’s protective of Gilly almost immediately, and even though he knows he should take care of himself and his wolf that is suffering, he can’t bring himself to turn his back on her, showing him that Gillian may just be the woman who both calms him and revs him up, which is exactly the type of woman he needs.
Gillian has always been a loner. Because she’s a rare breed of tiger, she’s always known what could happen if she found her mate, so she’s lived her life carefully, not getting too close to people and staying as far away from wolves as possible. She refuses to be weak or defenseless and that is exactly what she feels will become of her if she loses her tiger. Gillian holds her secrets close, but she finds herself immensely attracted and drawn to Dimitri. She’s not submissive by nature, but he requires her submission, and even though she tries to fight it and never 100% submits, she does allow him to control her, at least in the bedroom, which works well for both of them.
Dimitri is a fantastic edition to the Immortals of New Orleans series. Dimitri and Gillian are complex characters who complement each other both in strength and courage. Dimitri needed a mate who could both tame and protect his beast, and Gilly is that woman. The plotline is fast paced and well thought out. There are a few twists in the story that add to its suspense and help to bring out Dimitri and Gillian’s need to protect what’s theirs. I do wish readers would have been able to see a bit clearer into Gilly’s past and why she was the way she was, but there’s enough presented to understand what’s at stake for her. Another aspect of the text that works well is the inclusion of the heroes and heroines from the previous books. They all play such a pivotal role in each other’s lives that it makes sense that they be included in helping the current couple. The new characters also add intrigue to the book and it will be interesting to see where Jax’s story goes after the torment he endures at the end of Dimitri.
This is definitely a story and series worth reading!
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 poison apples
Excerpt
Sadness filled her heart, watching Jax reboard his plane. But as she turned to leave and saw her mate, Gillian’s libido roared to life, her emotions instantly transforming into lust. Dimitri casually leaned on his motorcycle, waiting for her arrival. She ran to him, stopping short of his embrace. The sight of her beta took her breath away. Altogether sexy and confident, his wicked smile made her want to tear off her panties and beg him to fuck her right there on the tarmac. But in his typical dominance, he’d controlled the situation, first by kissing her senseless, then promptly blindfolding her before she had a chance to speak. He straddled her on his bike, running his strong hands up her inner thighs. She gasped, her nipples hardening in response. Her vision, cloaked in blackness, heightened the sensation. Even though she was well aware they were still at the airport, it was as if they were the only two people in the world.
As they rode, Gillian had no idea of their destination. She relished the feel of his ripped torso against her palms, inhaling his distinctive scent. With her head pressed to his leather jacket, she lost track of time. She couldn’t say for how long they traveled, her stiff peaks denting into the hard expanse of his back. The vibrations from the seat reverberated in a sensual tempo against her groin. By the time they’d arrived at their final destination, she’d nearly come undone. She hadn’t anticipated that their traveling arrangements were only the beginning of the delicious torture her mate had planned.
As he helped her onto the ground, the salty mist hit her face. Licking her lips, she tasted the briny air. She’d never heard of a beach near New Orleans, yet she swore she heard waves.
“Where are we?” She laughed as he gently pulled the helmet off of her head. His fingertips trailed along the nape of her neck.
“It’s a surprise,” he promised.
Gillian could almost visualize his devious grin behind the lilt of his southern accent.
“Can I remove this…” She reached for the blindfold, and immediately received a jolting slap on her bottom. Through her jeans, it felt more like pressure as opposed to pain, but the message was received.
“No peeking. You’d think spending so much time with your Alpha brother would’ve taught you a few things,” he whispered in her ear, his chest to her back. “You don’t listen very well. I’m afraid we are going to need to have multiple lessons…ones involving just you and me.”
Gillian giggled, her arousal spiked. Every cell of her body awakened to his touch.
“Not funny, cher. Feel what you did to me on this trip.” He set his hands on her hips, tugging her backward. He took her hand, leading it behind her back and pressed it onto his enormous erection. “I said, no touching my skin. You almost caused me to wreck.”
“It’s been two weeks. It’s not fair to expect me to keep my hands off you,” she protested with a broad smile.
Dimitri brushed his lips to the sensitive area behind her ear. A firm palm traveled from her belly, rising slowly between her breasts and over her chest until his hand was wrapped around her neck. His other fell between her legs, cupping her denim-covered mound. “Goddess, I missed you…every square inch of you.”
“I missed you too…so much.” Gillian released a moan, her body falling limp against the strength of her mate. After her long visit with Jax, always being careful not to offend other wolves within his pack, she’d grown exhausted of wearing a mask of serenity. She didn’t want to think, she just wanted to feel and exist within Dimitri’s arms. Nothing else mattered. Letting go of her inhibitions was impossible except when in the care of her mate.
About Kym Grosso
Kym Grosso is the award-winning author of the bestselling erotic paranormal romance series, The Immortals of New Orleans. The series currently includes Kade’s Dark Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 1), Luca’s Magic Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 2), Tristan’s Lyceum Wolves (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 3) , Logan’s Acadian Wolves (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 4), Léopold’s Wicked Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 5) and Dimitri (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 6).
In addition to romance, Kym has written and published several articles about autism, and is passionate about autism advocacy. She writes autism articles on PsychologyToday.com and AutismInRealLife.com. She also is a contributing essay author in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum.
Kym lives with her husband, two children, dog and cat. Her hobbies include autism advocacy, reading, tennis, zumba, traveling and spending time with her husband and children. New Orleans, with its rich culture, history and unique cuisine, is one of her favorite places to visit. Also, she loves traveling just about anywhere that has a beach or snow-covered mountains. On any given night, when not writing her own books, Kym can be found reading her Kindle, which is filled with hundreds of romances.
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