Saturday, August 1, 2015

Locke & Key (Assassin/Shifter series) by @Sandrine_GasqD | Release day review & Giveaway



Werewolf Locke Renfro has spent most of his life hunting and killing rogue werewolves — vicious murderers who take pleasure in causing misery and destroying lives. Including his own when they slaughtered his parents. After a rogue bites his lover, it triggers the process of turning him into a rogue also and Locke must kill the only man he ever thought he'd love. Years later, the fates have finally given him a mate — smart, funny and sexy Mitch Devan. Locke is afraid to seal their bond, though, terrified that it will make Mitch a target of rogues who despise him — who would love nothing better than to murder his soulmate. 

Mitch Devan has spent so long waiting for Locke Renfro to claim him as his own that he’s not sure everything will work properly if the time finally arrives. But Locke has slain more than his share of rogues; he is convinced that mating with Mitch will put the human at the top of the rogues’ revenge hit list. Mitch isn’t sure that would be any worse than his platonic existence with the man he adores. When a simple business trip lands him in grave danger, Mitch finds out exactly how far Locke will go to retrieve the key to his heart. 

Loyalties are tested and enemies are revealed, as the Skull Blaster team comes together to rescue their own.


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WARNING: This book is part of a series,it contains homosexual relations, violence and crude language. 
Tams 5 star review *****

Mitch Devan has been waiting so long for Locke Renfro to stake his claim on him, he’s certain he has developed carpel tunnel! Locke fears that claiming his mate will paint a target on the guys back and Locke has lost too much in his life to risk Mitch. While Locke keeps Mitch at a constant arms-length, Mitch becomes more frustrated with each passing day. When Mitch is kidnapped by the Titans, it would seem that Locke’s refusal to mate was all in vain. Now the question is, will Locke and his motley crew of Shifters and Assassins find Mitch before it’s too late?

This is another one of the couplings in the series that I have been anxiously awaiting for several books now. Mitch didn’t join the team under the best of circumstance; he was an unwilling participant of the Rogue Shifters plans to destroy the Skull Blasters from the inside out. When Mitch almost lost his life due to that bad decision, Connor gave him immortality. Learning that Locke was his mate frightened Mitch in the beginning, but the unwavering love and commitment that Locke shown Mitch, a man that was intent on destroying Locke’s extended family, well… it took Mitch by surprise. And now that Mitch has fully accepted their bond and anxiously awaits being claimed, Locke refuses.

Locke lost everyone and everything he loved at the hands of the Rogues and the Titans when he was younger. Now that he has found a new family and a new love with Mitch, he is hesitant to do anything to jeopardize it. His body, no his wolf, screams for him to claim Mitch. This elite team of Assassins, Shifters and Immortals is about to learn that the Titans are not only more powerful than they initially thought, they are far closer to home than they ever imagined. More secrets are revealed and the team learns that someone they once called friend is in league with the Titans. The game is about to change and the Skull Blasters will have to shift their focus as well if they stand a chance at winning the war that is almost at their doorstep.

There were a few twists and turns in this story that took me by surprise. I have to say, I was on the edge of my seat for the most part. Twenty something books into a sturdy series the Author definitely has to bring something new to the table to keep fans interested, and that is exactly what Gasq-Dion does with Locke and Key. Of course her dry, witty style of writing is ever present. As is the passionate edge she always gives her couples, each different and often surprising. The game has changed and I’m not only intrigued by this new turn of events, I’m anxious to see where it takes my beloved team of Assassins and Shifters.

This is book 24 in a series that must be read in order. I hear you. I know you are thinking there is no way, too many books to catch up on. I promise you it is so worth it. Once you start reading, you won’t want to stop. The stories are all the same, but different, they flow together so well but continually change things up just enough to keep you not only interested, but chomping at the bit for that next book. Definitely a must read series and the best MM Shifter series available to date, in my opinion. There is drama, mystery, suspense, love, angst, passion, laughter, camaraderie and so much more. A little something for everyone I bet.







Best selling author, Sandrine (Sandy) was born in Inglewood, California. Raised by "Old School" French parents, she later moved to Tucson, AZ. It was there that writing became a hobby. Always told she had a great imagination, Sandy wrote short stories for her friends in High School. In college, she took more writing classes while working on her Criminal Justice degree, but it wasn't until a soap opera caught her eye that she got involved in male on male romances. On the advice of a friend, Sandy dipped her toes into the world of M/M Romance. Sandy takes the writing seriously and has had countless conversations with gay men as well as hours of research.She's been involved with the military in one way or another for over twenty years, and has a great deal of respect for our men in uniform. She's traveled the world, but has finally returned to Arizona.
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35 comments:

  1. I JUST LOVE SANDRINE GASQ-DION, SHE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE AUTHOR AND I LOOK FORWARD TO HER RELEASES. SHE IS JUST WONDERFUL THAT WAY I STALK HER
    FB AND TWITTER ACCOUNTS... LOL THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL REVIEW OF LOCKE AND KEY. I AM STARTING TO READ AND AM EXCITED TO FINISH IT AND SAD TOO CAUSE THEN I HAVE TO WAIT TILL THE NEXT BOOK..;0)

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  2. SGD is an awesome author...follow on fb, Amazon, ARe, smashwords, Assassin/Shifter blog, and twitter. Been hooked since 2013, and one of the FEW I will pre-order for sure. Lock & Key and coffee is a great way to start my Saturday.

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  3. I love all of the stories. I read them over and over again. The one I just finished was Broken Bonds. I am looking forward to reading Locke & Key.

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  4. i love this whole series and have read them all as well

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  5. I have to say that Alaska with love has to be one of my fav.

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  6. I love the whole series. Sandrine is a must buy for me. I can't pick one favorite but if I did have to chose then I would have to say Wayne and Conner's story in Irish Wishes is the best. Loved Locke and Key as well.

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  7. I haven't read anything by this author yet. I've wanted to start her series but it's a bit daunting to try to tackle such a large series at one time.

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  8. Thanks for another awesome giveaway Tammy! :) my favorite assassin shifter couple is Riley and Mateo. :)

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  9. I actually haven't gotten to start this series, but I see me rectifying that in the next week. I absolutely love the picture and "I'll love you always" quote above. Thanks for a chance in the giveaway.

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  10. Another great book for the series. I like all of the books, but have a soft spot for Sam and Dakota. Just finished going through all the books again just prior to reading Locke and Key. Can't tell you how many times I've been thinking through them all, but still enjoy them each and every time.

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  11. I love this series so much, my favorite stories has to be Keegan and Vince then Again Devin and Adre are too. Who am I fooling all of the characters are my favorites!!!

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  12. I loved Dirty Ross! Just waiting for his book that was awesome by the way! I loved each one so far.

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  13. I loved Vince and Keegan's story, it is one of my favorites. Can't wait to read this one.

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  14. I love both Irish Wishes (Wayne/Connor) and Alaska With Love (Josh/Mark)

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  15. I have not read anything by this author yet, but I have wanted to
    start her series but it is a bit daunting to try to tackle such a large series at one time.

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  16. I have not read this series yet. This series sounds so good and I will defiantly be one clicking soon! Thank you for the chance!

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  17. Stellar author, love each book!

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  18. hmmm...my favorite, if i had to pick would be Lessons Learned.

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  19. Medicine and the Mob. Stefan's book.

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  20. Freakin love this series and when ever someone wants a rec of a good M/M book I always recommend Sandrine

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  21. WOW, I have to name just one? lol I always go back to where it started and that's with A Marked Man(just one of my faves) Locke and Key is a new fave. I really can't name just one lol Sandy's books are too good to love just one.

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  22. I know it seems daunting to try to catch up with 24 books, but never fear! Right now books 1-6 are on sale for 5.99 on Amazon!

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  23. I love this series and fell in love with Locke and Mitch

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  24. I have read every single one of Sandrine's books. She by far my most favorite author. I can't wait to see what's in store with the Assassin/Shifters, the Olympians, and the Santornos. I'm also excited about her new series coming out. Don't think I could pick out a favorite book if I even tried.

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  25. I cant pick one, I love them all and re read over.

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  26. The one I keep rereading over and over is Russian Prey and Summer of Awakenings~

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  27. I love all of Sandrine's books, they are amazing and I look forward to all of them.

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  28. I really love all of the series but if I had to choose one it would be Devin and Andres book

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  29. I can't pick just one as a favorite, just like with my children there is something special about each one that makes them unique in their own way

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  30. I think I'll always love Wayne & Connor :-)

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  31. I absolutely love Sandrine's books because they keep me reading from beginning to end.

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  32. I haven't read any of the books in this series yet. I'm looking forward to getting started.

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  33. Ummm, my favorite is Red Zone. There is just something about Seb and Nick that I just can't help but swoon over. <3 <3

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  34. This series has been on my TBR forever!!!! I haven't read any yet but this is HUGE incentive

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