Strength of the Rising Sun by S.A. McAuley (2nd Edition)

S.A. McAuley - Strength of the Rising Sun CoverTitle: Strength of the Rising Sun

Series:  The Borders War # 5

Author: S.A. McAuley

Genre: Action and Adventure, Erotic Romance

Length: Novel (190 pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing (January 26, 2016)

Heat Level: Burning

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Merq’s always known there’s only one way Armise and he can end.

The Opposition is losing—both the war and the fight for citizen support—and the Revolution’s victory appears certain. Despite that success, Merq knows his leaders won’t let two of their greatest assets simply walk away. But with Armise fighting for his life, getting out becomes Merq’s primary objective.

Almost two decades of selfishness can’t be alleviated with one right decision, and Merq is faced with the reality of how deeply he has wounded Armise in ways that cannot be seen from the outside. Merq’s world has been upended more times than he can count and he’s always survived, but life without Armise is no longer an option. He just has to prove that to Armise.

Merq believes there are few who are strong enough to challenge them when they stand together. But when the secret Armise has been protecting Merq from is revealed, the truth has consequences neither of them can prepare for.

Reader Advisory: This book contains graphic violence, mention of torture and genetic experimentation.

ISBN: 978-1-78430-995-4

Reviewer: Shorty

Product Link:  https://www.pride-publishing.com/book/strength-of-the-rising-sun

Review: This is the fifth book in the borders war series. I am sitting here trying to put into words how I feel about this book. I feel raw emotionally for sure. This whole series was a rollercoaster ride that I feel honored to have read. 

Merq finds himself feelings things for others instead of being a cold blooded killer. I loved reading how he changed into what he is now as it was no easy adjustment. Armise and Merq’s journey is not an easy one to find happiness. Just when you think they finally find it something else happens to rip it away.

This is the best book in the series as it reveals the secrets that were never answered in the first 4 books. There are twists throughout that leave you spellbound and stunned. This book totally wrecked me. I was crying by the time I was done reading it, and trust me I don’t normally cry while reading a book. Such an amazing journey of two men who started out as enemies and came together despite all the odds. 

Truy and utterly a fantastic read. I highly recommend it.