A great conclusion to a series that I almost didn't read because of my reaction to the first book. However, the writing improved with each book, the characters began to show more depth, the plots were more interesting, and I became more and more engaged with the Colter family.Although the main characters were not directly related to the Colters and there were some dark elements to the plot, this may be my favourite book in the series. All the heroines experienced some trauma in their lives, but Lauren's reactions to the abuse she'd experienced seemed the most realistic. I liked Liam and Noah. They may not have shared a woman before Lauren but they figured things out pretty quickly.The novella "Colters' Legacy" was a sweet finish to this series. Maya challenges the ideas of a "traditional marriage" by writing about having more than one husband in the state of Colorado. (Hey, if Mormon men can have more than one wife in Utah, then why can't women have more than one husband in Colorado?) This is a beautifully written story about the men who protect and cherish their women, especially when the going gets tough. Lauren has escaped from her pimp-boyfriend, but she has information that will put him behind bars. Liam and Noah were originally hired by Lauren's brother Max to protect her from the creep. This story has suspense and scary moments in it. The reason why I gave it four stars because I found it a bit confusing with all the different family member characters in it, and I was constantly try to sort out who was married to who, and which generation they were in. There was Holly--the family matriarch--and she has three husbands. Then she has three sons who all are married to Lily. But Holly also has a daughter who is married to Lauren's brother Max. Besides Liam and Noah's ties to Lauren, and Lily's ties to the local sheriff Seth, I'm still confused as to who is married to Adam, Ethan, Dillon, and the two other Colter men (of whom I can't remember their names off the top of my head).
What do You think about Colters' Gift (2013)?
Typical Maya Banks. Fast read. Just fluff.
—ihateducks
