Forever Mine (Tormentor Mine Book 4)

After years spent in pursuit of vengeance against those that are responsible for getting his wife and son killed, Spetsnaz operative turned assassin, Peter Sokolov, gets a second chance at love. After realizing that his Sara can never be happy living on the run, forever separated from her parents and friends, unable to practice medicine, Peter takes on one last dangerous job and makes a deal with devil that gets him off the FBI’s most wanted list and allows him to return to the US. Even though this means foregoing part of his revenge, he loves Sara more and wants to give her the life she yearns for. So after he has put a ring on her finger, he turns himself into a model citizen, giving up his predilection of solving problems with violence (mostly), is a supportive husband, a passionate and insatiable lover and a considerate son-in-law (the way he is with Sara's parents is endearing). But after some months of suburban bliss, an enemy from Peter’s past strikes unexpectedly and Sara’s life is once more turned upside down, only this time she isn’t going to let go of Peter… This is the forth and final book in Sara and Peter’s unconventional and tumultuous love story and it also brings back Nora and Julian (Twist Me trilogy) and Yulia and Lucas (Capture Me trilogy) whose lives and stories have intersected with Sara and Peter’s before. I hope I don’t give too much away by saying there is a HEA of sorts, even though the slight possibility of further stories in the high-octane world of international espionage and mercenary work is implied. The story is told in first person narrative alternating between Sara’s/Peter’s point of view which adds immediacy and lets us see into the psyche of the two main protagonists. It also helps to humanize Peter’s often over-the-top protectiveness and lets us see the struggles both Sara and Peter go thru coming to terms with their feelings regarding their rather unconventional relationship. After Julian I didn’t believe Anna Zaires could create an anti-hero that could top him, but I do think I love Peter even more. Because for all his ruthlessness he is the perfect dark romance hero: driven, scarred by his past, possessing a honed body he knows how to use in a fight as well as in the bedroom, and aside from being good with his hands he also knows how to cook. Sara, the heroine, is no pushover, but herself at least as driven as Peter and well-established in her profession (which she isn’t going to give up for him). So I not only love them individually, but also how well they balance each other out as a couple. Aside from writing great dark romance that grips you and doesn’t let you go I also love how Anna Zaires manages to infuse an underlying thread of social criticism into her stories: showing the consequences of US military operations on foreign soil and how civilians, especially children become collateral damage in endless wars over geo-political dominance. The way the behavior and overreach of US government agencies at home is portrayed here also calls into question the seemingly clear lines between those who are considered the good guys and bad guys, and ultimately between good and evil. Anna Zaires deservedly is considered one of the pre-eminent writers of dark romance! I hope she will give us more stories like this in the future!

I just finished this final book in the series and my head and heart are still spinning! While it was exciting finally getting to read the conclusion of Peter and Sara's story, I'm also sad to know that this story is really the conclusion of two other great series as well. In saying that I think it was a fantastic idea that the author brought together the two couples from earlier series that were important parts in Peter and Sara's story. I loved hearing about how their lives as couples were continuing. As for the final book in an already complicated and action filled emotional journey for Peter and Sara to reach their HEA, the story line was complete. The pacing was perfect, as the couple tried to slow down and live a "normal" life unforseen situations from Peter's past forced them to run for their lives again. Heartbreak and happiness added to the overall storyline at just the right times to keep the reader avidly engrossed in the continuation of the story. Bringing together old allies,such as Peter's previous teammates, at crucial moments made the action and certain situations more personal and believable. When Lucas, Julian and their wives were added to the conflict with Henderson the tension in the story escalates for several reasons, and helps engross the reader further. I felt like I couldn't read fast enough the further into the story I got. It's been my experience that when reading the final book in a series that there is always something that the reader either feels was rushed, wasn't explained completely, was left out etc.,you understand my point. I believe that Anna wrote the PERFECT final book for Peter and Sara! I honestly can't think of anything I feel was missed or should have been written differently. It's not very often that can be said. I'm sad that the series is complete as I loved Peter and Sara's completely unorthodox romance, but it will make for great rereading. While it wasn't necessary to read either of the other couple's series to understand their importance in this final part the Peter and Sara's journey, I HIGHLY recommend that you do. Not only does Peter appear in both series, but you're missing out on fantastic dark complex romantic reads.

Awesome conclusion to Peter and Sara’s story... well worth waiting for this fourth book! There were moments I wanted to scream and shake Sara, it’s like ‘enough already’ or ‘wake the hell up’!! I mean, seriously... by now surely she can’t still be squeamish of Peter’s skill set, and his way or dealing with deadbeats! Yet she wants to live a ‘normal’ suburban life... duh? This is where Anna Zaire’s brilliant writing draws you in, gets to you, makes you invested beyond just reading a story. Admittedly, I did think the ending seems a bit rushed, it cuts off from Peter’s impending landing with Kent and Julian to the ‘next day’... would have liked to have a little bit more written there :-( Overall, still a great book! Many thanks to to have received an ARC in exchange for our honest review. I also purchased this book from Amazon directly. Ps. My favorite couple is still Julian and Nora... for me, the Twisted Trilogy is still the best! Anna, an extended epilogue on Julian and Nora will be the ultimate, divine!!! 🥳

As usual, Anna Zaires delivers with this thriller-packed final installment in Peter and Sara's story. We also get to see old acquaintances: Nora and Julian, Lucas and Yulia. This book also sets the background to what might be a future trilogy about twins Yan and Ylia and Mink, a mysterious petite Czech sniper. There's a lot of sex, maybe even too much. Of all obsessed couples, I think Peter and Sara are the most sexual, if that's even possible. It does get a bit tiresome at one point, maybe because it's the fourth book instead of only 3 like in Nora's story? Nevertheless, I still think it's a 5 star read and I do not regret purchasing the series. I actually re read all previous 3 book before starting this one. I highly recommend it. PS: It is best to read the Twist Me and Capture Me trilogies prior to reading this book, due to huuuuuge spoilers!

De l’action,beaucoup d’action.De la romance ( pas mal de sexe aussi). Comment ne pas aimer Sarah et Peter ? On retrouve Yulia/Lucas et Nora/Julian .Ca fait plaisir

Wow...........!!! What a conclusion to Sara & Peter’s story. At the end of book 3 the unlikely pair had got married his men now working on their own . If he agrees In exchange for dropping his murderous vendetta against the people responsible for slaughter of his first wife, child and most of the residents in their village, he’ll be given a new identity and be allowed to live in the community near Sara’s parents, as it’s only the elusive Henderson outstanding on the list for now Peter agrees .... for now that is .All seems to be going well for the newly weds and they adapt to life together Sara goes back to work and Peter stays at home , it’s only a matter of time though before we learn of Sara’s pregnancy which pleases everyone , even her parents are warming to him . It would seem that the FBI are going back on the deal of leaving Peter alone when it comes to his notice that they are still sniffing around which makes him think that Henderson is probably plotting something as well . When news of a bombing at the FBI office puts Peter on high alert thankfully Peter the bomb was not planted by him but it soon becomes it’s clear someone is trying to frame him . A visit to Sara’s parents home turns rather violent when on the orders of Henderson a Swat team attempt to get Peter . In the ensuing gun battle he’s shot and the unthinkable happens when tragedy strikes Sara and life will change for ever , not able to help her parents now she realises she must do what is unthinkable to get the injured badly Peter away . They go to the a safe house via a hospital when she gets supplies ,but of course she realises she must get extra help for Peter to get them out of danger .After a very tense time she manages to get through to his old team with the help of Lucas Kent they get Peter to the private hospital in Switzerland . After a few days there Peter works out who is behind it and realises that it won’t be long before they catch up with them again . By acting on his instinct Peter & Sara evade capture again but their options of getting to another safe place are not great, eventually they have to go to the one place that Peter knows he won’t get a warm welcome that is to Julian & Nora Esguerra’s place. When he gets there he finds Lucas & Yulia Kent there also it becomes clear that Henderson intends to kill the three of them . Will they be able to get to Henderson before he gets to them ? .... 🤔. All I will say is one heck of a story and the epilogue is perfect 🤗 . These books have been some of the best I’ve read and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading them all.

After investing myself into the characters of her amazing books, I am happy to announce that she wrapped up everything VERY nicely. The writer's of Game of Thrones should be taking notes from this amazing writer. You will not be disappointed with her stories.

Die ersten beiden Bände waren gut und spannend geschrieben. Der 3. Teil war ziemlich zäh und langatmig. Da dachte ich, dass im 4. Teil nicht mehr viel Gutes kommen könnte. Weit gefehlt! Der 4. Teil ist an Spannung und Dramatik kaum zu überbieten! Ich habe das Buch an zwei Abenden durchgelesen und konnte es kaum aus der Hand legen! Immer wenn man dachte, das war's jetzt und es kann nicht mehr dramatischer werden, nahm die Geschichte eine unvorhersehbare Wendung und wurde noch besser! Wem die Reihe bisher gefallen und die bisherigen Teile gelesen hat, MUSS unbedingt diesen 4. und letzten Teil auch lesen!!! Es gibt zwar ein happy end für Sara und Peter (soviel sei verraten). ABER: bis es soweit ist, steckt die Geschichte voller Dramatik, Spannung und unvorhersehbarer Wendungen. Die Erotik kommt natürlich auch nicht zu kurz! Darüber hinaus sterben zwei bekannte Figuren aus den vorigen Teilen (wer das ist, verrate ich natürlich nicht). Also: unbedingt lesen, sonst verpasst man den - mit Abstand - besten und spannendsten Teil dieser tollen Serie!