Companera (Dakota del Toro – 0) by Julia DeBarrioz
Marginalized young women have a tendency to disappear in New Mexico. PCT Bounty hunter Dakota del Toro knows the local vampire coven and their pet werewolves are to blame, but the badge she carries means she requires pesky things like admissible evidence and warrants to act—however when a bereaved mother comes to Dakota for help in recovering her daughter from the Lobos Diablos gang this bounty hunter will risk her career, her freedom, and her very life to bring Pilar Guzmán home.
Diego de Gama seems too good to be true—a handsome, wealthy, gallery owner who can dance and behave like a gentleman? What century is he from, anyway? On a night out on the town with the girls Dakota thinks she’s found a keeper, but Diego has a secret that could turn the archaic power structure of Santa Fe’s vampires on its head. However, he knows he can’t do it alone—and who would make a better compañera than the Cazadora herself? If only he could stop kissing her long enough to ask her…
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About the Author
Julia DeBarrioz lives in the countryside near Saint Louis with her beloved husband and an ever growing zoo of winged and furred wards, including two conures, a large flock of fancy chickens, and an English bulldog.
She has a BFA with emphasis in painting and printmaking. When she’s not writing she loves to draw, paint, and daydream. When applying for university most of her portfolio consisted of portraits of her book characters. The universe of Dakota del Toro has been long in the making, and she is very excited to finally share this part of her imagination with the public.
Julia has traveled the world extensively, and her wander lust has taken her to Europe, Asia, Latin America, and all over the United States. For all her travels, Santa Fe, New Mexico retains the crown as her favorite dot on the map.
My Review
5 Stars
Dakota del Toro is a bounty hunter for the PCT, Preternatural Control Team that specializes in shifters. Several girls have gone missing lately and Dakota just knows it’s the local werewolves that are responsible but she knows that working for the PCT means that she needs to find proof before taking them out.
While investigating she meets a gallery owner, Diego de Gama that is more than human. Although having a hard time in relationships she finds herself drawn to Diego. Dakota knows that he wants her professional help and her so she is torn on how to react to him.
This is a great paranormal story. You have vampires, shifters, and a team that takes them out. I really liked Dakota. She is one tough cookie and doesn’t take crap from anyone. I love how she does the odd cases even if it causes a rift between her and the other bounty hunters.
As for the missing girls and the vampire drama, I loved this story. I couldn’t put the book down and couldn’t turn pages fast enough to see what was going to happen next. I loved this story and can’t wait to read more from Julia DeBarrioz.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
I would like to thank Ari at Candid Book Reviews for the opportunity to read and share this book.
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