Paladin Gaby Cody has a duty to do God’s work on Earth, but things in her life are changing. She’s now living with Det. Luther Cross, and finding the feelings she has for him are hindering her abilities to stay on target. Luther loves Gaby with all his heart, and he wants to protect her. He’s still not sure about all her abilities, but he’s willing to trust her, even if it’s a hard thing to do.

When an evil force in town is obviously into cannibalism and drinking blood, Gaby knows he has to be stopped. But there are two different ways to do it: her way, and Luther’s way. Will their differing viewpoints cause problems, or will they learn to work together to eliminate the evil in their town?

Servant: The Kindred is the third book in L.L. Foster’s series, and according to her website it’s the last, which saddens me. This series is dark, gritty and doesn’t pull any punches. I’ve enjoyed getting to know Gaby and Luther, and this last book, to me, was the best of them all, showing the way this couple blended together and how their lives changed with love. I hate the idea that the series is ending, just when two new characters have been added and my appetite has been whetted for more.

Gaby is a no-nonsense woman, who insists on following her calling. Still, she’s toned it down for Luther, and still manages to get done what needs to be done. I have always liked Luther’s character, and in this book he takes on a new dimension to me, learning to trust the woman he loves and teaching her how to love herself.