In
one or two sentences can you sum up your overall impression of this
book and how you feel about it?The Powerbroker was
action-packed. It also involved the #1 guy in the series, Vander
Norcross. And being #1 means you are alone at the top. So finding
someone who is his equal on all levels, regardless if it is personal
relationships, doing business together to protect and defend, or just
someone to share with, requires a very special relationship.
Fortunately, Vander was able to find that in Brynn.
Vander being who he is, what do you think of Brynn matching up against him? Do they fit?
I liked that Vander found
his match in a woman, Brynn, who would never back down or let him be
who he thought he needed to be. (The ultimate apex predator). Mafia
types, and super bad guys run from Vander and know not to cross him,
but none of that meant anything to Brynn! I loved that they were
compatible in every way, even though it took Vander a lot longer to
figure that out than Brynn!
There is a strong push-pull between Vander and Brynn. Do you think that worked out well for them?
Yeah, Vander just needed
to come to his senses! He is a very strong-headed individual and felt
having a true partner would be a distraction from him being able to
protect his city and the people he cared about. There was tension if
that would happen or not. Becoming part of a long-term, loving
relationship was certainly not easy for Vander! But Brynn refused to
allow him otherwise!
Given Vander's reputation, do you think Anna Hackett did his character justice and did he live up to his reputation?
Yes, but it took some nice
finesse by Anna to pull it off. That is the tension I mention above. I
can understand where Vander is coming from in terms of what has always
been the most important thing in his life (to serve and protect) and
then having to accept becoming involved in a relationship, and not only
that, but one where his partner, Brynn is an equal. At first, Vander
refused to believe that was possible, yet alone desirable. I thought
Anna Hackett developed Vander’s emotional growth nicely throughout the
book.
What did you think of Brynn's dangerous job vs Vander's need to protect? How do you think that conflict played out?
I thought it was done very
well and again that is a credit to Anna Hackett as a writer. There were
a lot of things that could have gone wrong, resulting in either Brynn
or Vander being left for dead. Anna did a great job weaving that story
and Vander’s role in it.
Is there anything in the story that stood out to you? Plot, setting, characters?
What really stands for me
in the Norcross series is the pacing. It is fast paced, but not tiring.
I just flow through the books without effort. I really like the writing
style and how it fits the action. And just enough interludes with
visits from Vander’s parents, and team get-togethers to not overwhelm
you. I have read other authors who use a similar timeline for the story
(a day or a few days) where it is exhausting to read the novel, but
that was not the case with The Powerbroker. It was really a
(effortless) joy to read.
The other thing I really liked about the book was Vander’s relationship with Trucker, the owner of the Motorcycle club. I liked that Trucker had a good side and a bad side and their relationship was built around how they could relate and help each other. I recently have read a few books, including The Powerbroker, where some supporting characters have a good and bad, a ying and yang, side to them and that makes them and the stories more interesting.
The other thing I really liked about the book was Vander’s relationship with Trucker, the owner of the Motorcycle club. I liked that Trucker had a good side and a bad side and their relationship was built around how they could relate and help each other. I recently have read a few books, including The Powerbroker, where some supporting characters have a good and bad, a ying and yang, side to them and that makes them and the stories more interesting.
How do you think the mention of that one special drink for each of Anna Hackett's characters reflects on them and their tastes? What was Vander's drink of choice and is that something you'd drink?
I love finding out more
about character’s personal traits, either the books they read, their
athletic pursuits, hobbies, or quirks. And what they like to eat, or
drink, is another way to give a character a voice or persona. And being
a whisky guy myself, I feel cheated if an author just tells me the main
character was drinking a scotch or a bourbon; I want to know which one!
So, finding out what high-end bourbon Vander drank made me feel closer
to him.
Do you have a favorite scene or moment in the book?
My favorite scenes were
when Brynn saves herself or helps Vander save her. She is a persistent
and strong-minded badass on her own! Vander was used to calling the
shots, but when dealing with Brynn, he was not always getting his way.
These scenes always deconvoluted Vander! Vander feels strongly that it
is his role to protect and save his woman but is learning that may not
always be his job in the future!
And the sex scenes were phenomenal. It is rare when both the man and the woman take control of the other at the same time! There was a whole lot of mutual satisfaction going on!
And the sex scenes were phenomenal. It is rare when both the man and the woman take control of the other at the same time! There was a whole lot of mutual satisfaction going on!
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