Hurt feelings and misunderstandings abound between these two. The theme of this book could be call ‘Secrets, Lies, and Lack of Trust’ which, especially when you are partnered for life or death, is even more noticeable in a new relationship.ĭeclan starts this story feeling a bit more confident and chomping at the bit to prove himself to both his boss and his young lover, Sam, after successful graduation best of class from an elite 6-week course at MI6 headquarters. So the plot thickens and we really get to see what our guys are made of, professionally and privately. And a surprise visit from his past brings forth some horrific events. He basically says after a successful mission, everyone ‘returns to zero’, meaning nothing is celebrated or acknowledged, as with his expections, everyone should be an outstanding spy, and nothing less is acceptable.Īfter all the years Sam tried to impress his father, he has become quite cynical about it, and you can almost hear bits of the little boy that idolized his father and would do anything for a tiny speck of his approval underneath the sarcastic wit. MtSnow – The title to this third installment of the Shatterproof series is actually a reference that Sam tells his lover Declan in respect to ever impressing his father. Events in the Highlands force Sam and Declan to face their greatest fears, and understand what they both really want from life – and from each other.īuy links: Audible | Amazon || Add to Goodreads The journey to their Highland location, and the discoveries they make when they reach the G’wan Adventures center, prove that Sir James Aiken has been less than honest with his son. However, Sir James sees to it that the seeds of doubt and discord have been sewn between the couple as they begin their mission. Sir James Aiken sends his son and Declan to follow the trail, and discover the fate of the agents.Īs the mission offers his first chance to use the skills he learned on the MI6 training course in Morocco, Declan is keen to get started. Two agents are missing – presumed dead, while on a reconnaissance mission at an outdoor adventure centre in the Scottish Highlands. Declan journey of personal discovery is about to take a darker turn, and for Sam, the world becomes more treacherous than he could ever have imagined.

Pulled into a world of secrets and lies for the man he loves, Declan Ramsay’s life has changed immeasurably in the eight months since meeting, and falling for his boss’s son, Sam Aiken. The thrilling sequel to As You Wish and Illuminate the Shadows. To read the audiobook review of Illuminate the Shadows (Shatterproof Bond #2) click here. To read the audiobook review of As You Wish (Shatterproof Bond #1) click here. MtSnow and Dana review the audiobook Return to Zero (Shatterproof Bond #3) by Isobel Starling ( Published by Decent Fellows Press, June 6, 2016, 311 pages.

Return to Zero by Isobel Starling