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Warrior Rising is the first book I have ever picked up by this author, but when I saw it available at my local library, I decided it was time to finally pick this author up. I have had this author on my watchlist for quite some time. I am such a fan of mythology themed romances, and even though this book was a bit unconventional at times, it definitely sucked me instantly into the story.
The story begins with three goddesses of Olympus-Athena, Hera and Venus have hatched a plan to save one of their own from his own destruction : Achilles. They see women from the future, modern women, who would have the ability to handle their delicate situation. Achilles made a pact when he was young, to either live a content life of love and old age. Or to have glory and power but will die at a young age in war. Achilles agreed not realizing that with his agreement he would be cursed by Zeus, a curse that keeps him dangerous. When he is in battle raged or lusting after a woman, a inner beast comes alive and destroys everything in sight. He hasn't know a woman's touch in many years, all women he knows fears him way too much. When Kat and Jacqueline are killed in a car accident, they are offered a deal. That if they help Achilles, they will be offered any boon of their choice with a new body.
First off this story was quite a blast of fun and adventure, and the humor in this book was beyond comical. I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of Greek Mythology. I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of greek mythology,
“Seminaked men!” Jacky trilled.
I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of Greek Mythology. I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of greek mythology, its very unconventional and the author takes her own spin on facts here, and as long as you don't take it too seriously than you will definitely learn to admire this story. We have two stories, although Achilles and Kat are our main couple. But we do have a side story involving Kat's friend and Achilles friend. What I liked was seeing how our wonderful hero has been emotional tortured through the years. He has some stains on his soul, thanks to his "curse" and blames himself, even though its not his fault at all. He hasn't known a human touch in a very long time. Then comes along Kat, who offers him human touch and healing. She doesn't fear him like every other woman does. She accepts him and loves him unconditionally. She is the type of heroine that you will just adore. She is strong, independent, intelligent but caring and compassionate as well.
The romance that builds between these two is so sweet and poignant. Their relationship builds little by little, and yes their chemistry is powerful here, but what impressed me was seeing the way that this author implemented the emotional intimacy that matches up perfectly with their physical connection.
The three goddesses were pretty entertaining as well and seeing the way they like to bring couples together, and I can hardly wait until I can see what else this entertaining author writes in other stories. RIDICULOUSLY FUN AND SEXY!
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Warrior Rising is the first book I have ever picked up by this author, but when I saw it available at my local library, I decided it was time to finally pick this author up. I have had this author on my watchlist for quite some time. I am such a fan of mythology themed romances, and even though this book was a bit unconventional at times, it definitely sucked me instantly into the story.
The story begins with three goddesses of Olympus-Athena, Hera and Venus have hatched a plan to save one of their own from his own destruction : Achilles. They see women from the future, modern women, who would have the ability to handle their delicate situation. Achilles made a pact when he was young, to either live a content life of love and old age. Or to have glory and power but will die at a young age in war. Achilles agreed not realizing that with his agreement he would be cursed by Zeus, a curse that keeps him dangerous. When he is in battle raged or lusting after a woman, a inner beast comes alive and destroys everything in sight. He hasn't know a woman's touch in many years, all women he knows fears him way too much. When Kat and Jacqueline are killed in a car accident, they are offered a deal. That if they help Achilles, they will be offered any boon of their choice with a new body.
First off this story was quite a blast of fun and adventure, and the humor in this book was beyond comical. I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of Greek Mythology. I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of greek mythology,
“Seminaked men!” Jacky trilled.
“With swords,” Kat purred. “It is a romance novel!”
I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of Greek Mythology. I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of greek mythology, its very unconventional and the author takes her own spin on facts here, and as long as you don't take it too seriously than you will definitely learn to admire this story. We have two stories, although Achilles and Kat are our main couple. But we do have a side story involving Kat's friend and Achilles friend. What I liked was seeing how our wonderful hero has been emotional tortured through the years. He has some stains on his soul, thanks to his "curse" and blames himself, even though its not his fault at all. He hasn't known a human touch in a very long time. Then comes along Kat, who offers him human touch and healing. She doesn't fear him like every other woman does. She accepts him and loves him unconditionally. She is the type of heroine that you will just adore. She is strong, independent, intelligent but caring and compassionate as well.
I'm a different kind of woman than what you know here, and I have the power of generations of independent thinkers and educated mothers and sisters, daughters and girlfriends, all within me. I believe in myself, and what the power of one woman can bring about. That gives me a different kind of strength, a strength that Venus and Hera and Athena knew would be needed here. I can change what's happening. All I have to do is trust myself and believe that Achilles will trust me too.
The romance that builds between these two is so sweet and poignant. Their relationship builds little by little, and yes their chemistry is powerful here, but what impressed me was seeing the way that this author implemented the emotional intimacy that matches up perfectly with their physical connection.
The three goddesses were pretty entertaining as well and seeing the way they like to bring couples together, and I can hardly wait until I can see what else this entertaining author writes in other stories. RIDICULOUSLY FUN AND SEXY!
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My heart has followed where my soul has led. Ke vo san, Ellysetta. I love you.
As the wedding date draws closer, and the relationship between Rain and Ellie is becoming more stronger by the day. Deep within Ellie is a powerful magic that is about to burst free, and even though Rain doesn't fully understand, he knows he must show her control so that accidents don't happen. Ellie is frightened of what is happening to her, and she doesn't have any idea on what she is fully capable of. In her mind she can hardly believe the this is real, she is just a humble woodcarvers daughter. But as her nightmares become stronger and more frightening, and certain truths are revealed of secrets of Rain, she becomes even more overwhelmed. She learns that there is a reason Rain was guided to her, and that she will help save the fey race. With the Mage becoming more deadly and stronger and threatening the borders of the Celerians, Rain knows that their time is running out, especially with the nobles of Celieran desiring to open the borders to a enemy, whose only desire is to destroy them all. There is a deeper darker secret of Ellie's parentage, and who she truly is and the power that she yields but lays undiscovered, a secret that could tear their connection apart. Only having faith and trust in each other will they have hope to defeat the enemy that is on their doorstep.
After I read the first book, I could barely contain my excitement to read the next book, so I went to the library and got the rest of the books in the series. The second book was a continuation of the first book. It starts off from the point that Lord of Fading Lands left off. I had heard before I started this series that the first two books kind of go hand in hand, and I definitely agree with that assessment. It almost felt like I hadn't started a new book. I found myself easily getting lost into the story just as I was able to with the first installment. We start to see more development into the relationship between Rain and Ellie. Rain begins to help Ellie reach out to the magic within in and teach her to slowly control it. It was interesting seeing another sub plot involving the fate of Ellie's parents (or I am assuming its her parents, and not wanting to reveal too much). There is also a sense of danger and peril that is easy to sense as you progress further into the story. We see the power of prejudices the people have toward magic, and how that makes Ellie doubt herself and her powers, and that she fears herself. I liked the take this author takes, and how Rain shows Ellie the beauty of the magic within her and surrounding her.
I had such a fun time seeing the bond between Rain and Ellie get stronger, gain a deeper understanding of both characters. The author digs a little deeper in the backgrounds of both, and you start to fall in love even more so with Rain and Ellie than the first book. Rain is having a harder time controlling the beat within him, wanting to claim his mate. Rain made a promise to Ellie and her father that he would wait until they were married, but it is starting to drive him crazy. You also see his devotion toward Ellie in the ways he tries to show her who she truly is and not what other would make her think of herself. Ellie is still the woodcarvers daughter, but with her powers getting stronger and she also gets stronger emotionally and you begin to see her inner strength become more bolder and I loved seeing her transformation and the beautiful relationship that is developing between Rain and Ellie. Overall I could help but find a emotionally driven epic of a love story that is exotic and enthralling! MAGNIFICENT!!!
As the wedding date draws closer, and the relationship between Rain and Ellie is becoming more stronger by the day. Deep within Ellie is a powerful magic that is about to burst free, and even though Rain doesn't fully understand, he knows he must show her control so that accidents don't happen. Ellie is frightened of what is happening to her, and she doesn't have any idea on what she is fully capable of. In her mind she can hardly believe the this is real, she is just a humble woodcarvers daughter. But as her nightmares become stronger and more frightening, and certain truths are revealed of secrets of Rain, she becomes even more overwhelmed. She learns that there is a reason Rain was guided to her, and that she will help save the fey race. With the Mage becoming more deadly and stronger and threatening the borders of the Celerians, Rain knows that their time is running out, especially with the nobles of Celieran desiring to open the borders to a enemy, whose only desire is to destroy them all. There is a deeper darker secret of Ellie's parentage, and who she truly is and the power that she yields but lays undiscovered, a secret that could tear their connection apart. Only having faith and trust in each other will they have hope to defeat the enemy that is on their doorstep.
After I read the first book, I could barely contain my excitement to read the next book, so I went to the library and got the rest of the books in the series. The second book was a continuation of the first book. It starts off from the point that Lord of Fading Lands left off. I had heard before I started this series that the first two books kind of go hand in hand, and I definitely agree with that assessment. It almost felt like I hadn't started a new book. I found myself easily getting lost into the story just as I was able to with the first installment. We start to see more development into the relationship between Rain and Ellie. Rain begins to help Ellie reach out to the magic within in and teach her to slowly control it. It was interesting seeing another sub plot involving the fate of Ellie's parents (or I am assuming its her parents, and not wanting to reveal too much). There is also a sense of danger and peril that is easy to sense as you progress further into the story. We see the power of prejudices the people have toward magic, and how that makes Ellie doubt herself and her powers, and that she fears herself. I liked the take this author takes, and how Rain shows Ellie the beauty of the magic within her and surrounding her.
I had such a fun time seeing the bond between Rain and Ellie get stronger, gain a deeper understanding of both characters. The author digs a little deeper in the backgrounds of both, and you start to fall in love even more so with Rain and Ellie than the first book. Rain is having a harder time controlling the beat within him, wanting to claim his mate. Rain made a promise to Ellie and her father that he would wait until they were married, but it is starting to drive him crazy. You also see his devotion toward Ellie in the ways he tries to show her who she truly is and not what other would make her think of herself. Ellie is still the woodcarvers daughter, but with her powers getting stronger and she also gets stronger emotionally and you begin to see her inner strength become more bolder and I loved seeing her transformation and the beautiful relationship that is developing between Rain and Ellie. Overall I could help but find a emotionally driven epic of a love story that is exotic and enthralling! MAGNIFICENT!!!
"Ve sha kem'tani. Kem'san. Kem'reisa" You are my mate. My Heart. My soul. With hands and words and lips and teeth, he claimed her, declaring possession, marking her with his touch, his kiss, his breath, the scent of his skin rubbing her with hot friction, singing to her soul.
Rain and Ellysetta have left Celieria, knowing that their enemy is going to attack soon. Ellie is sad to be leaving her family and the only life she has ever known. Ellie knows her destiny is to save the Fey, even though she has no idea how she will be able to do it. Rain, as the Fey King, knows that he must do everything to save his people. When they arrive to the Fading Lands, Rain is determined to show Ellie how to access her magic. Rain begins to show Ellysetta the Fading Lands, the Tairen who accept her, in more ways than they ever excepted his first wife. At first the trust between the Fey and Ellie are shady at best, they don't know what to make of her. They respect her because of her bond to Rain, but they don't trust the dark magic that is stamped on Ellyetta, though she is innocent. When it becomes clear that the kits of the Tairen are dying, Ellie and Rain start working on discovering the reason why. Ellysetta's power starts to become even more pronounced before, and Ellie starts to discover more about herself and her abilities. She desires to refine them, so she will be able to help the Tairen and the Fey. To prove that she only wants to save them from the dark magic that threatens everything they hold dear.
King of Sword and Sky is the third installment in the Tairen Soul series. I have heard of this author for years, but not until recently did I decide to try it out. The first two books I just fell in love with instantly. King of Sword and Sky goes alot more into depth, and there is quite a bit that happens in the story. As it begins you see how the difficulty that Ellie has even from first entering the Fading Lands. Even though she has a Dark Mage marker stamped on her, Ellie has more power than anyone knows. With the protection of the Fading Lands, Ellie and Rain start to train and search for a way to save both the Tairen and the Fey. The story is pretty complex in this one, and I don't want to reveal too much for those that haven't had a chance to read this one yet. The plot has many twists and turns that only hold the reader enthralled through the whole story. As you go through the story, you see that the focus is on Ellie, and how she works on refining her abilities so she can save the Kitlings of the Tairen who keep dying. The relationship between Rain and Ellie becomes ever more stronger than ever before. The faith that Rain has in Ellie is precious, and how protective he is of her, despite how his people distrust her. Certain truths are revealed from the eye of Truth, that makes the relationship between Rain and his people even less trustworthy than before. But with a battle up ahead soon, Rain and his people will need to work together to defeat a enemy that only desires to destroy everything.
Rain and Ellysetta are charming characters, and I couldn't help but love them even more. The bond they have is strengthened even more in this story than the first two books. There is quite a bit that goes on, that the challenges and the multiple conflicts that Rain and Ellie are faced with only bring them even closer. Rain becomes more Alpha Male pronounced in this book. Way more protective and possessive than you see in previous books. I enjoyed how he handles the situations they are put in. There is quite a bit of intensity at times, and Ellie for the most part, just accepts it. Ellysetta, I enjoyed seeing this heroine face the conflict even more than Rain. She has much more against her at times, and she has this inner strength that I admired from the beginning. She tends to handle everything with grace and patience.
Overall I really enjoyed how well everything is put together, and the way the plot proceeds. A exciting and enticing story of a world where good and evil battle. A dazzling and emotionally woven tale of love, destiny, and passion. POWERFUL!!!
Rain and Ellysetta have left Celieria, knowing that their enemy is going to attack soon. Ellie is sad to be leaving her family and the only life she has ever known. Ellie knows her destiny is to save the Fey, even though she has no idea how she will be able to do it. Rain, as the Fey King, knows that he must do everything to save his people. When they arrive to the Fading Lands, Rain is determined to show Ellie how to access her magic. Rain begins to show Ellysetta the Fading Lands, the Tairen who accept her, in more ways than they ever excepted his first wife. At first the trust between the Fey and Ellie are shady at best, they don't know what to make of her. They respect her because of her bond to Rain, but they don't trust the dark magic that is stamped on Ellyetta, though she is innocent. When it becomes clear that the kits of the Tairen are dying, Ellie and Rain start working on discovering the reason why. Ellysetta's power starts to become even more pronounced before, and Ellie starts to discover more about herself and her abilities. She desires to refine them, so she will be able to help the Tairen and the Fey. To prove that she only wants to save them from the dark magic that threatens everything they hold dear.
King of Sword and Sky is the third installment in the Tairen Soul series. I have heard of this author for years, but not until recently did I decide to try it out. The first two books I just fell in love with instantly. King of Sword and Sky goes alot more into depth, and there is quite a bit that happens in the story. As it begins you see how the difficulty that Ellie has even from first entering the Fading Lands. Even though she has a Dark Mage marker stamped on her, Ellie has more power than anyone knows. With the protection of the Fading Lands, Ellie and Rain start to train and search for a way to save both the Tairen and the Fey. The story is pretty complex in this one, and I don't want to reveal too much for those that haven't had a chance to read this one yet. The plot has many twists and turns that only hold the reader enthralled through the whole story. As you go through the story, you see that the focus is on Ellie, and how she works on refining her abilities so she can save the Kitlings of the Tairen who keep dying. The relationship between Rain and Ellie becomes ever more stronger than ever before. The faith that Rain has in Ellie is precious, and how protective he is of her, despite how his people distrust her. Certain truths are revealed from the eye of Truth, that makes the relationship between Rain and his people even less trustworthy than before. But with a battle up ahead soon, Rain and his people will need to work together to defeat a enemy that only desires to destroy everything.
Rain and Ellysetta are charming characters, and I couldn't help but love them even more. The bond they have is strengthened even more in this story than the first two books. There is quite a bit that goes on, that the challenges and the multiple conflicts that Rain and Ellie are faced with only bring them even closer. Rain becomes more Alpha Male pronounced in this book. Way more protective and possessive than you see in previous books. I enjoyed how he handles the situations they are put in. There is quite a bit of intensity at times, and Ellie for the most part, just accepts it. Ellysetta, I enjoyed seeing this heroine face the conflict even more than Rain. She has much more against her at times, and she has this inner strength that I admired from the beginning. She tends to handle everything with grace and patience.
Overall I really enjoyed how well everything is put together, and the way the plot proceeds. A exciting and enticing story of a world where good and evil battle. A dazzling and emotionally woven tale of love, destiny, and passion. POWERFUL!!!
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
In No Other Highlander we continue our story of the McKenna Family. Sir Malcolm McKenna is the oldest of the siblings, and is a widowed. Adapting to being two parents for his little girl who causes more than enough mischief, but a girl he can never say "no" to. When his family hears word, that a fellow highland laird, wants his head for ruining his daughter, its decided to meet up with other clans to resolve this issue and the meet up will happen at a neighbors home where he bumps into his brothers wife cousin....Lady Joan Armstrong Fraser. Joan is still trying to recover from the abuse she suffered at the hands from her ex husband. She has a young son, who is her top priority. Joan was once spoiled rotten by her parents, but she learned some bitter lessons and she changed from the rich spoiled daughter into a woman who has had to carry some heavy burdens in her life. Through some twists and turns, she is convinced that marriage with Malcolm wouldn't be the worst circumstance to happen. She and Malcolm have some strong chemistry together and its time to embrace that chemistry. But soon they learn that falling in love isn't a tame path and it will take hard work and dedication...
What a story this turned out to be, and quite frankly I don't know why I was so surprised after reading this one. The first book was a whirlwind for me, but there was something more about No Other Highlander that definitely had me eager with every page to get a glimpse of Joan and Malcolm and their charming family. This story takes some twists and turns, from seeing characters that are flawed and imperfect but somehow turn out to be perfect for each other especially when they don't seem to be the "perfect match" in the beginning. They have some powerful chemistry build up in the story, but also what was stunning was the flair of drama and action this author brings to the story. We see how various elements of the story come together in ways you don't see coming and it will give the reader a few surprises here and there. Now I would say that this book is more of a marriage of convenience with both characters having young children.
Now let me mention the children very quickly. First off, both of these kids are charming and enchanting and I really adored both of them in their own way. Joan's little boy, is quiet and sweet. He is the type of child that makes friends with everyone, who is gentle and has such a kind spirit. And to be honest he really balanced out the tough and strong character types with his sweet personality that softens the flow of the story so its not as harsh as it could be. Then we have Malcom's girl and she is twister of stubborness and a strong willed spirit and very very spoiled. What I liked was seeing how a firm hand with children can really make the difference and the author shows us the difference and I love that. Our heroine really plays a vital role in this girls upbringing, especially since she knows how important it is to not let her become as Joan had once been. It was too hard and painful to get to who she is in the story, and even though it causes some fun yet crazy tension, we see the power of Joan's personality that really makes a difference. We have some great times with Malcolm's family again, and I had forgotten how entertaining their parents are.
The romance that builds between these two is slow building, it doesn't happen over night and the challenges that they are faced with build their relationship even stronger. I love how they are with each other from the beginning, Its very interesting to see the play of dynamics between Malcolm and Joan and how they don't deny feelings for each other especially when everyone else around them disapporves of their relationship. I admired seeing the way this author took this story in such a way that was informative, endearing and swoony to the end!
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In No Other Highlander we continue our story of the McKenna Family. Sir Malcolm McKenna is the oldest of the siblings, and is a widowed. Adapting to being two parents for his little girl who causes more than enough mischief, but a girl he can never say "no" to. When his family hears word, that a fellow highland laird, wants his head for ruining his daughter, its decided to meet up with other clans to resolve this issue and the meet up will happen at a neighbors home where he bumps into his brothers wife cousin....Lady Joan Armstrong Fraser. Joan is still trying to recover from the abuse she suffered at the hands from her ex husband. She has a young son, who is her top priority. Joan was once spoiled rotten by her parents, but she learned some bitter lessons and she changed from the rich spoiled daughter into a woman who has had to carry some heavy burdens in her life. Through some twists and turns, she is convinced that marriage with Malcolm wouldn't be the worst circumstance to happen. She and Malcolm have some strong chemistry together and its time to embrace that chemistry. But soon they learn that falling in love isn't a tame path and it will take hard work and dedication...
What a story this turned out to be, and quite frankly I don't know why I was so surprised after reading this one. The first book was a whirlwind for me, but there was something more about No Other Highlander that definitely had me eager with every page to get a glimpse of Joan and Malcolm and their charming family. This story takes some twists and turns, from seeing characters that are flawed and imperfect but somehow turn out to be perfect for each other especially when they don't seem to be the "perfect match" in the beginning. They have some powerful chemistry build up in the story, but also what was stunning was the flair of drama and action this author brings to the story. We see how various elements of the story come together in ways you don't see coming and it will give the reader a few surprises here and there. Now I would say that this book is more of a marriage of convenience with both characters having young children.
Now let me mention the children very quickly. First off, both of these kids are charming and enchanting and I really adored both of them in their own way. Joan's little boy, is quiet and sweet. He is the type of child that makes friends with everyone, who is gentle and has such a kind spirit. And to be honest he really balanced out the tough and strong character types with his sweet personality that softens the flow of the story so its not as harsh as it could be. Then we have Malcom's girl and she is twister of stubborness and a strong willed spirit and very very spoiled. What I liked was seeing how a firm hand with children can really make the difference and the author shows us the difference and I love that. Our heroine really plays a vital role in this girls upbringing, especially since she knows how important it is to not let her become as Joan had once been. It was too hard and painful to get to who she is in the story, and even though it causes some fun yet crazy tension, we see the power of Joan's personality that really makes a difference. We have some great times with Malcolm's family again, and I had forgotten how entertaining their parents are.
The romance that builds between these two is slow building, it doesn't happen over night and the challenges that they are faced with build their relationship even stronger. I love how they are with each other from the beginning, Its very interesting to see the play of dynamics between Malcolm and Joan and how they don't deny feelings for each other especially when everyone else around them disapporves of their relationship. I admired seeing the way this author took this story in such a way that was informative, endearing and swoony to the end!
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Knight On The Texas Plains is a bitter sweet romance that brings together a family, a family that all are lost souls until they find each other. We begin with our hero, the KNIGHT of the story. This isn't your normal knight in shining armor (although he might as well be wearing some) while playing a card game, somehow wins a toddler, and even though the last thing he needs is another human being to care for, he can't seem to say no to this sweet child that deserves better than the father she happened to be saddled with. While on the trek back to his folks home, he stumbles across an injured woman, a woman who has obviously been suffering from severe abuse. He offers marriage as protection and Jessie agrees. This story is so powerfully written in only the way that Linda Broday can writes a romance. What I did admire about this book however were the tough topics that she touched on. I don't mind seeing the effects of abuse or this form of PTSD. Even though it can be heartbreaking to see, its very real and I loved how real this author made it to be without it overshadowing the actual romance that builds between Jessie and Duel.
What a FANTASTIC book this turned out to be and I just flew through the pages on this one, before I realized it the book was over and I was feeling like WHAT?? ALREADY...NO!! hehe Yes that was my exact thoughts because I fell head over heels in love with Knight On The Texas Plains and this book quickly won my heart. Now there were some unique aspects to the story that make this different from most romances I have read. Our little baby girl, has such a beautiful and sweet way of adopting family and animals to her side instantly. It was quite hilarious to be honest, seeing how this child was so enchanting that she brings people to her and aids in healing and past hurts and traumas from all types.
The romance builds slowly and sweetly, but is ever so endearingly written. Duel and Jessie learn to rely and depend on each other as partners and they see that life may get rough but as long as they have each other, they really can accomplish anything. Jessie is in a bad spot, she has a past, and some enemies and in order to save herself had to resort to some difficult decisions and now her past is coming back and could destroy everything she has built with Duel. Jessie's story is simply heartbreaking to be honest. Seeing the ways the she is abused by her late husband, and then having to go through a challenging process to clear her name brought some tough emotions to the surface. What is very powerful about this wonderful story is the love this family has for each other, the way the stand up with Jessie through this tough time, and seeing Jessie face up to her past and find some healing and inner peace that she deserves. This story goes through all of the emotions and you begin to see the power of fighting for what is right no matter how hard it is and what a sweet reward you find at the other end.
This story is simply endearing, packed with powerful message of humanity and the true healing power of family and love!!
Knight On The Texas Plains is a bitter sweet romance that brings together a family, a family that all are lost souls until they find each other. We begin with our hero, the KNIGHT of the story. This isn't your normal knight in shining armor (although he might as well be wearing some) while playing a card game, somehow wins a toddler, and even though the last thing he needs is another human being to care for, he can't seem to say no to this sweet child that deserves better than the father she happened to be saddled with. While on the trek back to his folks home, he stumbles across an injured woman, a woman who has obviously been suffering from severe abuse. He offers marriage as protection and Jessie agrees. This story is so powerfully written in only the way that Linda Broday can writes a romance. What I did admire about this book however were the tough topics that she touched on. I don't mind seeing the effects of abuse or this form of PTSD. Even though it can be heartbreaking to see, its very real and I loved how real this author made it to be without it overshadowing the actual romance that builds between Jessie and Duel.
What a FANTASTIC book this turned out to be and I just flew through the pages on this one, before I realized it the book was over and I was feeling like WHAT?? ALREADY...NO!! hehe Yes that was my exact thoughts because I fell head over heels in love with Knight On The Texas Plains and this book quickly won my heart. Now there were some unique aspects to the story that make this different from most romances I have read. Our little baby girl, has such a beautiful and sweet way of adopting family and animals to her side instantly. It was quite hilarious to be honest, seeing how this child was so enchanting that she brings people to her and aids in healing and past hurts and traumas from all types.
The romance builds slowly and sweetly, but is ever so endearingly written. Duel and Jessie learn to rely and depend on each other as partners and they see that life may get rough but as long as they have each other, they really can accomplish anything. Jessie is in a bad spot, she has a past, and some enemies and in order to save herself had to resort to some difficult decisions and now her past is coming back and could destroy everything she has built with Duel. Jessie's story is simply heartbreaking to be honest. Seeing the ways the she is abused by her late husband, and then having to go through a challenging process to clear her name brought some tough emotions to the surface. What is very powerful about this wonderful story is the love this family has for each other, the way the stand up with Jessie through this tough time, and seeing Jessie face up to her past and find some healing and inner peace that she deserves. This story goes through all of the emotions and you begin to see the power of fighting for what is right no matter how hard it is and what a sweet reward you find at the other end.
This story is simply endearing, packed with powerful message of humanity and the true healing power of family and love!!
Queen of Song and Souls is the fourth installment in the Tairen soul series. For years I have heard so many amazing things about this series, and its not easy to find a stirring fantasy romance series that captures your heart from the very beginning. This review will be shorter than others, so that I don't give too much away.
Rain and Ellysetta's story has been magical from the moment they first met. They have suffered and have made great strides. In this installment, there is much that we learn about the past of Ellysetta and the future of Rain and Ellysetta. Rain and Ellysetta are coming closer to completing their bond, but time is slowly running out. There is a high level of intensity and emotion that is displayed in this story. In Queen of Song and Souls the danger level of the Eld and Mage have escalated, and Rain and Ellysetta are racing against time to try to gain assistance from their allies. The story is mostly centered around Rain and Ellysetta, and learning about her past and about their destiny. There is quite a bit we learn in this installment.
Overall I couldn't help but admire once again the talent of Wilson. I am still astonished by how much I have enjoyed her. I always love a fantasy romance, and the theme that is present in this series is sensual and epic. The romance between Rain and Ellysetta is intense yet tender too. We see a deeper development in their bond to each other, and there quite a lot of suspense and adventure involved. I loved the aspect of the different combination of danger, romance, and this world that has been created that captures your attention. There is quite a bit of a intensity level here, and it definitely near impossible to put it down. It did leave a bit of a cliff hanger and I will warn you that you will need some tissues to get through this story. But what a great addition to the series and I can't wait to read the last and final installment and find out if Rain and Ellysetta achieve their HEA.
Rain and Ellysetta's story has been magical from the moment they first met. They have suffered and have made great strides. In this installment, there is much that we learn about the past of Ellysetta and the future of Rain and Ellysetta. Rain and Ellysetta are coming closer to completing their bond, but time is slowly running out. There is a high level of intensity and emotion that is displayed in this story. In Queen of Song and Souls the danger level of the Eld and Mage have escalated, and Rain and Ellysetta are racing against time to try to gain assistance from their allies. The story is mostly centered around Rain and Ellysetta, and learning about her past and about their destiny. There is quite a bit we learn in this installment.
Overall I couldn't help but admire once again the talent of Wilson. I am still astonished by how much I have enjoyed her. I always love a fantasy romance, and the theme that is present in this series is sensual and epic. The romance between Rain and Ellysetta is intense yet tender too. We see a deeper development in their bond to each other, and there quite a lot of suspense and adventure involved. I loved the aspect of the different combination of danger, romance, and this world that has been created that captures your attention. There is quite a bit of a intensity level here, and it definitely near impossible to put it down. It did leave a bit of a cliff hanger and I will warn you that you will need some tissues to get through this story. But what a great addition to the series and I can't wait to read the last and final installment and find out if Rain and Ellysetta achieve their HEA.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
In Monster Among The Roses we have a enchanting contemporary fairy tale romance with a unique twist on the tale "Beauty and the Beast". In this book, there are many similarities with the original fairy tale. But there are also some distinct differences as well. What I found most unique was seeing the way this story unfolded.
Our beautiful love story begins with our hero, who has recently learned that his mother's shop is falling behind, that his sister has stolen all of his mothers funds, and with her health in decline, and they owe many debts, and with Shaw selling off everything he owns and losing his job, he is desperate. So he goes to the man that can help, he offers his services in return of helping with their debts. Shaw knows he has basically sold his soul, but he will do anything to save his mother. He is then instructed to arrive at a certain address, and his job will be not what he is expecting. Shaw will work as the handyman, but most specifically work in the rose garden of his solicitors daughter. But what he isn't expecting is to find a fire breathing, passionate woman who has suffered results from a fire. Some would call her a "monster" but Shaw is intrigued and fascinated by this woman who is fiercely protective of her rose garden and doesn't want anything to do with him, or it only appears the way. Shaw soon realizes that his job is to bring challenge to Isobel's life again.
Isobel, when she was only a teenager, made a reckless choice like all teenagers in love do, and the result was a fire in the house, a fire that scarred her for life, and where she lost her mother in the fire. Isobel has had numerous surgeries on her face and neck, which were quite painful. But Isobel lives isolated from the world, only existing in her garden and the library. Isobel's father is desperate to find any way to bring her out, even had the inexperience but drop dead gorgeous man into his home. Little by Little Shaw is able to bring Isobel out, challenging her out, pushing her boundaries, and teaching her to live life again. Soon Isobel and Shaw discover a tender and powerful love that will be tested.
Monster Among The Roses is a story that is passionate, intense, heart felt emotions are vividly portrayed and a perfect portrayal of "Beauty and the Beast" with a few twists. Our hero is the beauty of the story, and our heroine is the beast per say. We have some charming characters that play the roles of Mrs. Pots, Cogsworth, and Chip too. Linda Kage has become a favorite author of mine over the past couple of years, and she really walloped me with this book because it was so fantastically well written and deep yet still had some great wit that really balanced out the story. The romance begins with two people who are completely different in some ways, but also have the same passion for certain subjects. They are both in love with books, and they connect in a library of all places. Yep if you are like me, then you will fall in love with seeing these two work side by side on a project while falling in love along the way. Isobel respects and admires Shaw for his talents and also his love of history and art.
This story brings together some unique dynamics that I enjoyed to the fullest. The way that Isobel and Shaw learn to love and accept each other flaws and all is so endearing. The complex dynamics to the story adds a flair of desire and love. Seeing the way they look past the faults and misconceptions and look beneath the surface, adds a unique emotional intimacy that vibrates through the whole story. And of course we have the villain of the story, who adds some tension and conflict when you least expect it. I will say that there are some moments in the story that get pretty heart wrenching at times. Both Shaw and Isobel learn some vital life lessons in this story, but we also see how their love sustains them through the most rough patches.
This book is raw and beautiful in a glorious way that rivals the "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale....a story of pure love, redemption, inner healing! A MAJESTIC LOVE TALE
Great. I was lost. Shading my hand over my eyes, I decided the far right should take me in the general direction I wanted to go. So I went that way, only to end up at the edge of the house, but not where I’d started, and not close enough to the rose garden to get me inside.
Strangely enough, however, a boy played outside, using sidewalk chalk to color a picture of…what the hell was he drawing? Maybe some kind of dying animal with blood gushing from its side and an arrow sticking out of its back.
It didn’t look right, whatever it was.
I shook my head and jerked my gaze from the disturbingly morbid sketch. “Hey, kid.”
The boy jumped and looked up, hopping to his feet and backing away from me as I were the scary one.
No idea who he was; he looked too young to be Mr. Nash’s son from the photos I’d seen, plus he had white blond hair, the complete opposite shade of the young man in all the pictures in Mr. Nash’s office. But he was here, so he’d have to do.
Wanting to appear as non-threatening as possible, I smile and waved. “Hey. Sorry for bothering you, but do you know how to get to the rose garden?”
That must’ve been the wrong question to ask. His face drained of color. “No,” he said, shaking his head. “You can’t go there.”
What? “Why not?”
“A monster lives in there. Half her face is melted off. She eats the thorns from the roses so she can spit them at people, stabbing them in the neck to slice their throat open until they bleed out and die.”
O…kay.
Somehow, I’d stumbled across one of the children of the corn. Nice.
Lifting my eyebrows, I drew my own step in reverse. Time to retreat. “Dude, that’s gruesome.”
Please don’t kill me. Please don’t kill me. Please don’t kill me.
He gave a serious nod. “It’s true. My mom’ll tell you she’s real too.”
“Oh yeah?” Relieved he wasn’t claiming he’d sprouted from Satan’s cabbage patch but actually had a mother, I glanced around for this wise, all-knowing parent of his. Maybe she could tell me how to get to the conservatory. “Who’s your mom?”
“The cook,” he said, puffing up his chest as if that were the most important title in the house. “She’s worked here for fifteen years. She knows everything about this place there is to know. So…don’t go into the roses. You won’t come out alive. Lewis, the groundskeeper, doesn’t even go in there.”
Aha! So this place did have a gardener. I knew it.
I took a second to ponder why I was being sent to garden then, when Mr. Nash already paid someone to maintain the place. But if Lewis refused to go into the roses, as the kid had said, maybe it was rumored to be haunted or something, and that was where I came in. Then again, why wouldn’t Mr. Nash just hire a new groundskeeper who wasn’t so scared and superstitious? Then I stopped pondering the whys. It wasn’t my place to question strange, rich people and their strange, oddball orders. I was just here to do what I was told and save my mom.
Nodding gravely to the boy, I said, “Thanks for the warning, kid. But I think I’ll take my chances. Which way?”
He looked at me as if he’d never see me again because I was headed forth to my death, then he lifted his hand and quietly pointed toward another opening in the path of bushes.
“Thanks.” I nodded and got out of there before some of his creepiness started rubbing off.
Fortunately, he’d steered me in the right direction. I landed right at the outdoor entrance into the glass gazebo. Propping the door open, I carted my supplies inside and then paused to breathe deeply.
But fuck me, it smelled good in here. You didn’t have to be a flower enthusiast for this garden to amaze you. It was like the holy shrine of roses. A hallowed kind of reverence filled my chest. Haunted or not, I liked it. It felt peaceful and yet revitalizing.
Suddenly intimidated because I didn’t want to mess anything up in such a perfect place, my hands shook as I flipped back to the pages about rose care. The more I skimmed, however, the more confused I became.
These roses didn’t need a lick of my attention. They were all in excellent condition as if someone already tended to them. Maybe creepy kid had been wrong, and Lewis the groundskeeper came in here hourly to care for them.
Still…What the hell?
I frowned and slid my finger along the silken petals of a blood red rose. Perfectly pruned, weeded, and watered. It was as flawless as a thing could get.
But I couldn’t go tell Mr. Nash they didn’t need anything, could I? What if he fired me for lack of work to do, or because he thought I was lazy and lying about the roses not needing care?
I looked around again, searching for anything to water, or clip, or re-soil. It was crazy how thriving every single flower looked.
Maybe this was some kind of test, and Mr. Nash wanted me to fail. What if he’d never intended for me to work for him and the contract I’d signed to save my mom was being burned in the fireplace in this office as I stood here like a dumbass with nothing to weed.
Confused and worried, and growing a little angry, I scowled at a wall full of pink vine roses growing to my right. But they were honestly too pretty to be glared at, so my mood settled.
I bet Mom would love them. She was a fan of pink. And flowers. Plus, these were the good-smelling kind. I’d be a good son if I brought home such a flower to her. And it seemed as if they grew in abundance, not as if they were one of the rare breeds Mr. Nash had spoken of. So I reached for a bloom to pluck it from the vine without even thinking beyond how much it’d make my mother smile.
Behind me, a voice growled, “What the hell do you think you’re doing?”
Jumping half out of my skin because I’d been certain no one had been in here with me, I whirled around only to gasp, “Shit!”
The creepy cook’s son hadn’t been lying.
In front of me stood an irate woman with half her face melted off.
In Monster Among The Roses we have a enchanting contemporary fairy tale romance with a unique twist on the tale "Beauty and the Beast". In this book, there are many similarities with the original fairy tale. But there are also some distinct differences as well. What I found most unique was seeing the way this story unfolded.
Our beautiful love story begins with our hero, who has recently learned that his mother's shop is falling behind, that his sister has stolen all of his mothers funds, and with her health in decline, and they owe many debts, and with Shaw selling off everything he owns and losing his job, he is desperate. So he goes to the man that can help, he offers his services in return of helping with their debts. Shaw knows he has basically sold his soul, but he will do anything to save his mother. He is then instructed to arrive at a certain address, and his job will be not what he is expecting. Shaw will work as the handyman, but most specifically work in the rose garden of his solicitors daughter. But what he isn't expecting is to find a fire breathing, passionate woman who has suffered results from a fire. Some would call her a "monster" but Shaw is intrigued and fascinated by this woman who is fiercely protective of her rose garden and doesn't want anything to do with him, or it only appears the way. Shaw soon realizes that his job is to bring challenge to Isobel's life again.
Isobel, when she was only a teenager, made a reckless choice like all teenagers in love do, and the result was a fire in the house, a fire that scarred her for life, and where she lost her mother in the fire. Isobel has had numerous surgeries on her face and neck, which were quite painful. But Isobel lives isolated from the world, only existing in her garden and the library. Isobel's father is desperate to find any way to bring her out, even had the inexperience but drop dead gorgeous man into his home. Little by Little Shaw is able to bring Isobel out, challenging her out, pushing her boundaries, and teaching her to live life again. Soon Isobel and Shaw discover a tender and powerful love that will be tested.
Love isn't about deserving. Because who deserves love? We're all miserable, imperfect idiots who probably need swift kicks in the ass more than anything. No, love is about connection and feelings, and I had that with you.
Monster Among The Roses is a story that is passionate, intense, heart felt emotions are vividly portrayed and a perfect portrayal of "Beauty and the Beast" with a few twists. Our hero is the beauty of the story, and our heroine is the beast per say. We have some charming characters that play the roles of Mrs. Pots, Cogsworth, and Chip too. Linda Kage has become a favorite author of mine over the past couple of years, and she really walloped me with this book because it was so fantastically well written and deep yet still had some great wit that really balanced out the story. The romance begins with two people who are completely different in some ways, but also have the same passion for certain subjects. They are both in love with books, and they connect in a library of all places. Yep if you are like me, then you will fall in love with seeing these two work side by side on a project while falling in love along the way. Isobel respects and admires Shaw for his talents and also his love of history and art.
This story brings together some unique dynamics that I enjoyed to the fullest. The way that Isobel and Shaw learn to love and accept each other flaws and all is so endearing. The complex dynamics to the story adds a flair of desire and love. Seeing the way they look past the faults and misconceptions and look beneath the surface, adds a unique emotional intimacy that vibrates through the whole story. And of course we have the villain of the story, who adds some tension and conflict when you least expect it. I will say that there are some moments in the story that get pretty heart wrenching at times. Both Shaw and Isobel learn some vital life lessons in this story, but we also see how their love sustains them through the most rough patches.
This book is raw and beautiful in a glorious way that rivals the "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale....a story of pure love, redemption, inner healing! A MAJESTIC LOVE TALE
Great. I was lost. Shading my hand over my eyes, I decided the far right should take me in the general direction I wanted to go. So I went that way, only to end up at the edge of the house, but not where I’d started, and not close enough to the rose garden to get me inside.
Strangely enough, however, a boy played outside, using sidewalk chalk to color a picture of…what the hell was he drawing? Maybe some kind of dying animal with blood gushing from its side and an arrow sticking out of its back.
It didn’t look right, whatever it was.
I shook my head and jerked my gaze from the disturbingly morbid sketch. “Hey, kid.”
The boy jumped and looked up, hopping to his feet and backing away from me as I were the scary one.
No idea who he was; he looked too young to be Mr. Nash’s son from the photos I’d seen, plus he had white blond hair, the complete opposite shade of the young man in all the pictures in Mr. Nash’s office. But he was here, so he’d have to do.
Wanting to appear as non-threatening as possible, I smile and waved. “Hey. Sorry for bothering you, but do you know how to get to the rose garden?”
That must’ve been the wrong question to ask. His face drained of color. “No,” he said, shaking his head. “You can’t go there.”
What? “Why not?”
“A monster lives in there. Half her face is melted off. She eats the thorns from the roses so she can spit them at people, stabbing them in the neck to slice their throat open until they bleed out and die.”
O…kay.
Somehow, I’d stumbled across one of the children of the corn. Nice.
Lifting my eyebrows, I drew my own step in reverse. Time to retreat. “Dude, that’s gruesome.”
Please don’t kill me. Please don’t kill me. Please don’t kill me.
He gave a serious nod. “It’s true. My mom’ll tell you she’s real too.”
“Oh yeah?” Relieved he wasn’t claiming he’d sprouted from Satan’s cabbage patch but actually had a mother, I glanced around for this wise, all-knowing parent of his. Maybe she could tell me how to get to the conservatory. “Who’s your mom?”
“The cook,” he said, puffing up his chest as if that were the most important title in the house. “She’s worked here for fifteen years. She knows everything about this place there is to know. So…don’t go into the roses. You won’t come out alive. Lewis, the groundskeeper, doesn’t even go in there.”
Aha! So this place did have a gardener. I knew it.
I took a second to ponder why I was being sent to garden then, when Mr. Nash already paid someone to maintain the place. But if Lewis refused to go into the roses, as the kid had said, maybe it was rumored to be haunted or something, and that was where I came in. Then again, why wouldn’t Mr. Nash just hire a new groundskeeper who wasn’t so scared and superstitious? Then I stopped pondering the whys. It wasn’t my place to question strange, rich people and their strange, oddball orders. I was just here to do what I was told and save my mom.
Nodding gravely to the boy, I said, “Thanks for the warning, kid. But I think I’ll take my chances. Which way?”
He looked at me as if he’d never see me again because I was headed forth to my death, then he lifted his hand and quietly pointed toward another opening in the path of bushes.
“Thanks.” I nodded and got out of there before some of his creepiness started rubbing off.
Fortunately, he’d steered me in the right direction. I landed right at the outdoor entrance into the glass gazebo. Propping the door open, I carted my supplies inside and then paused to breathe deeply.
But fuck me, it smelled good in here. You didn’t have to be a flower enthusiast for this garden to amaze you. It was like the holy shrine of roses. A hallowed kind of reverence filled my chest. Haunted or not, I liked it. It felt peaceful and yet revitalizing.
Suddenly intimidated because I didn’t want to mess anything up in such a perfect place, my hands shook as I flipped back to the pages about rose care. The more I skimmed, however, the more confused I became.
These roses didn’t need a lick of my attention. They were all in excellent condition as if someone already tended to them. Maybe creepy kid had been wrong, and Lewis the groundskeeper came in here hourly to care for them.
Still…What the hell?
I frowned and slid my finger along the silken petals of a blood red rose. Perfectly pruned, weeded, and watered. It was as flawless as a thing could get.
But I couldn’t go tell Mr. Nash they didn’t need anything, could I? What if he fired me for lack of work to do, or because he thought I was lazy and lying about the roses not needing care?
I looked around again, searching for anything to water, or clip, or re-soil. It was crazy how thriving every single flower looked.
Maybe this was some kind of test, and Mr. Nash wanted me to fail. What if he’d never intended for me to work for him and the contract I’d signed to save my mom was being burned in the fireplace in this office as I stood here like a dumbass with nothing to weed.
Confused and worried, and growing a little angry, I scowled at a wall full of pink vine roses growing to my right. But they were honestly too pretty to be glared at, so my mood settled.
I bet Mom would love them. She was a fan of pink. And flowers. Plus, these were the good-smelling kind. I’d be a good son if I brought home such a flower to her. And it seemed as if they grew in abundance, not as if they were one of the rare breeds Mr. Nash had spoken of. So I reached for a bloom to pluck it from the vine without even thinking beyond how much it’d make my mother smile.
Behind me, a voice growled, “What the hell do you think you’re doing?”
Jumping half out of my skin because I’d been certain no one had been in here with me, I whirled around only to gasp, “Shit!”
The creepy cook’s son hadn’t been lying.
In front of me stood an irate woman with half her face melted off.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Red Wolf is a story that I have been eagerly anticipating since reading White Tiger. Red Wolf is the tenth installment of a fantastic and intriguing shifter series. It has been quite interesting to see how Jennifer Ashley has developed this series over the years. In Red Wolf, we have a friends to lovers trope. Our hero Dimitri and our heroine Jaycee, are more alike than they realize. They both ended up as orphans, and not fitting with the norm even for shifters. Dimitri is a red wolf which is very rare, and also suffers from a stutter. Jaycee is a feline shifter, is the most loyal of Dimitri's defenders. Dimitri at the beginning of this story, has issued a mate claim on Jaycee. And right in the middle of their little tango of mating dance here, they are sent to go on important but very dangerous mission. Their mission is to go undercover, and help protect the uncollared shifters. As Dimitri and Jaycee go on this mission together, they are also faced with secrets of the past, dangerous dealing of the fae, and a dangerous enemy that is cunning and one that they won't see coming.
Red Wolf is quite the story we have here. I have always enjoyed Dimitri and Jaycee especially from seeing them from White Tiger. Dimitri and Jaycee actually makes a fabulous couple. They are both two of the best trackers, they both have dominant personalities which delivers some unique dynamics in their relationship. Now I will say that the hero in this story was quite different from the others that we have seen. One, that I really enjoyed seeing was seeing him struggle with his stutter, and having Jaycee finish his sentences. Quite frankly, it was just darling seeing how well they were connected with each other. Dimitri has never really been accepted by shifter society. It broke my heart at times, seeing how they viewed him, always judging him for being different. And we do some great inner strengths that come from his character. Jaycee is quite the independent heroine. She cares deeply for Dimitri, but she also doesn't want to lose who she is if she accepts the mating with Dimitri. When it comes down to the important decision, she starts to realize she has always wanted what Dimitri has seeked from her too.
Jayce has a very proud and stubborn nature at times, which tends to get her into trouble and she is so impatient at times. It was pretty entertaining, but then she is a feline, and they aren't always the most patient of creatures. We also get some fabulous fun times with our old or new favorites such as 1. Ben, who I seriously----like REALLY he needs his own book and NOW because with each installment I just fall more in love with his character and want him to find his own HEA 2. Tiger---can I ever get enough of this lovely man? He is the most unique out of all the characters Ashley has written, and he always brings a smile to my face. 3. Kendrick and Addy and their charming cubs. My goodness I just fell in love with this couple again. They had me laughing so hard in this one. 4. Dylan, because he is always interfering and rude at times, but so SMART and what a fighter.
The story line is a pretty thrilling and exciting adventure, and takes us places that we don't expect us to go. From a mysterious haunted house that protects those it cares about, to a strange shifter clan that have unique characters and the mysterious and dangerous lands of the fae. Red Wolf is a story that definitely led through some dark and dangerous roads, and it just led me on a great intriguing mystery. The romance that builds between Dimitri and Jaycee balances so well with the plot twists. What I have always admired about Jennifer Ashley's books, is the well balanced stories she delivers, and Red Wolf is no different. Dimitri and Jaycee are a fantastic couple, they kickass booty together, and have powerful chemistry. The way that they fight together, and also how they tend to fight FOR each other is brilliantly written.
Red Wolf is a well written shifter romance that brings together elements of never ending plot twists, a engaging dynamic romance, sizzling chemistry, and enough action and intrigue to pull you to the edge of your seats. A WILD RIDE!!
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Red Wolf is a story that I have been eagerly anticipating since reading White Tiger. Red Wolf is the tenth installment of a fantastic and intriguing shifter series. It has been quite interesting to see how Jennifer Ashley has developed this series over the years. In Red Wolf, we have a friends to lovers trope. Our hero Dimitri and our heroine Jaycee, are more alike than they realize. They both ended up as orphans, and not fitting with the norm even for shifters. Dimitri is a red wolf which is very rare, and also suffers from a stutter. Jaycee is a feline shifter, is the most loyal of Dimitri's defenders. Dimitri at the beginning of this story, has issued a mate claim on Jaycee. And right in the middle of their little tango of mating dance here, they are sent to go on important but very dangerous mission. Their mission is to go undercover, and help protect the uncollared shifters. As Dimitri and Jaycee go on this mission together, they are also faced with secrets of the past, dangerous dealing of the fae, and a dangerous enemy that is cunning and one that they won't see coming.
Red Wolf is quite the story we have here. I have always enjoyed Dimitri and Jaycee especially from seeing them from White Tiger. Dimitri and Jaycee actually makes a fabulous couple. They are both two of the best trackers, they both have dominant personalities which delivers some unique dynamics in their relationship. Now I will say that the hero in this story was quite different from the others that we have seen. One, that I really enjoyed seeing was seeing him struggle with his stutter, and having Jaycee finish his sentences. Quite frankly, it was just darling seeing how well they were connected with each other. Dimitri has never really been accepted by shifter society. It broke my heart at times, seeing how they viewed him, always judging him for being different. And we do some great inner strengths that come from his character. Jaycee is quite the independent heroine. She cares deeply for Dimitri, but she also doesn't want to lose who she is if she accepts the mating with Dimitri. When it comes down to the important decision, she starts to realize she has always wanted what Dimitri has seeked from her too.
I'm not a little cub, you have to placate. I'm not the Lupine just past his transition who wanted sex with you before his craving for you killed him. I mate claimed you, Jaycee, my best friend. Not because I thought it would make you obedient--hell, I'm not that deluded. I did it because I fucking wanted to. I claimed you because of your sassy mouth. Because your hair shines like gold in the sunshine, because as a leopard, you can hang upside down from a tress, for the Goddes' sake. Because your eyes look like topaz, because you can kick the ass of any Shifter who gets in your way. Because you jumped into the fight club ring to keep me from being trounced by a Lupine who tried to tranq me. Because you're hot, you drive me fucking crazy, and I don't want any other asshole Shifter.
Jayce has a very proud and stubborn nature at times, which tends to get her into trouble and she is so impatient at times. It was pretty entertaining, but then she is a feline, and they aren't always the most patient of creatures. We also get some fabulous fun times with our old or new favorites such as 1. Ben, who I seriously----like REALLY he needs his own book and NOW because with each installment I just fall more in love with his character and want him to find his own HEA 2. Tiger---can I ever get enough of this lovely man? He is the most unique out of all the characters Ashley has written, and he always brings a smile to my face. 3. Kendrick and Addy and their charming cubs. My goodness I just fell in love with this couple again. They had me laughing so hard in this one. 4. Dylan, because he is always interfering and rude at times, but so SMART and what a fighter.
The story line is a pretty thrilling and exciting adventure, and takes us places that we don't expect us to go. From a mysterious haunted house that protects those it cares about, to a strange shifter clan that have unique characters and the mysterious and dangerous lands of the fae. Red Wolf is a story that definitely led through some dark and dangerous roads, and it just led me on a great intriguing mystery. The romance that builds between Dimitri and Jaycee balances so well with the plot twists. What I have always admired about Jennifer Ashley's books, is the well balanced stories she delivers, and Red Wolf is no different. Dimitri and Jaycee are a fantastic couple, they kick
Red Wolf is a well written shifter romance that brings together elements of never ending plot twists, a engaging dynamic romance, sizzling chemistry, and enough action and intrigue to pull you to the edge of your seats. A WILD RIDE!!
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