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Arini

October 28 2019

Standalone Series <blockquote> #1 <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3003508058?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1" rel="nofollow noopener">War of Hearts</a> — 4.5 Stars #2 Kiss of Vengeance — 2.5 Stars </blockquote> Trust me, no one is more shocked than I am right now that I. DID. NOT. LIKE. THIS. BOOK. And there are three possible scenarios as to why that happened. <blockquote>(1) My foul mood just happened to rear its ugly head at the awful moment and ruined everything. <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1583721706ra/29077350.gif" width="500" height="400" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> I was like this poor lifeless kitten who didn’t know how to have fun. It was a miserable existence. (2) This book suffers from the middle book syndrome, which technically shouldn’t even be possible bcs this is a standalone series. (3) This book just plain sucks, except that it’s kind of universally acknowledged that it isn’t bcs the majority of readers clearly love it.</blockquote> It could be a combination of all three for all I know. In any case it doesn’t matter which the root problem was bcs the end result is the same. I still didn’t like this book and it saddened me bcs I’d been looking forward to this. That’s not to say that I won’t be reading the next book bcs I will. Hey, one bad experience ain’t gonna stop me. This is getting long, let’s just get to the point. L I K E S : ➻ The H’s backstory as the faerie queen’s unwilling private consort. I haven’t encountered a lot of proud male characters with the H’s history and I think the author handled the subject matter of <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="450a4313-a151-4fcf-a3e9-bc30d4949e74" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="450a4313-a151-4fcf-a3e9-bc30d4949e74">him being forced into sexual slavery</label> flawlessly. ➻ The h is not your typical damsel in distress kind of girl which I loved. She’s strong, independent, and has integrity. I enjoyed her journey of coming into her powers. I loved her way of dealing with the H and persuading him to not go through with his revenge. D I S L I K E S : ➻ It could be just my bad mood talking but this book was slow. The H and h were constantly on the run and while there have been a few action sequences here and there, the plot didn’t really move anywhere. ➻ The romance was lackluster and I didn’t get that gratifying feeling from the slow burn. The mating bond was bothersome bcs the romantic development was justified and rationalized around that. The love between the characters just felt forced. ➻ Coincidences seemed to be the driving force of this book. The H was being a pigheaded bastard through most of the book and it frustrated me. But then after one crazy hot sex which didn’t happen until 80% of the book, he just decided to abandon his revenge and live HEA. Overall, this book is all kinds of anticlimactic and full of that predictable happenstances which just make everything all the more wishy washy. As you can see, I felt pretty good about the characters but the story and the romance was just not winning me over. I’m pretty excited for the next book though. I like what I’ve seen so far from the two main leads of the third book. Let’s hope I won’t be in a funk when I’m reading it.</["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]>

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Samantha Young

April 18 2020

I loved it. But there is a possibility that I'm biased...

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Lana ❇✾DG Romance❇✾

February 22 2020

4 STARS <blockquote> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380397315i/766520.png" width="50" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy">No one had ever kissed her like Fionn. Like she was air. Life. Food and water all in one. </blockquote> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1582397089ra/29006340.gif" width="400" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> I am completely obsessed with this vividly rich world that Young has created and my obsession only grows with each new book. I thought I loved the first book in this series, so I was completely unprepared just how much more this one would suck me in. WOW. PNR was the genre that made me fall in love with romance. So suffice it to say I'm incredibly picky when it comes to it. There's something so unique and authentic about this world and these characters, in a way that only Young can create, that I just can't seem to get enough of. <blockquote> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380397315i/766520.png" width="50" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy">He wanted to fuck the woman he planned to use in his vengeance. It was inconvenient to say the least. </blockquote> While this is a standalone with a new couple, I highly recommend reading <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/44293197.War_of_Hearts" title="War of Hearts by S. Young" rel="noopener">War of Hearts</a> first as it really paves the foundation of the story. There's an overarching story arc that continues with each book and I really feel like you'd miss out on the full experience of the story not having read the books in order. Fionn was a character that grabbed me in the first book and he wasn't even represented in real life. We just learn about him as the heroine read about him and he was THAT vivid. Now the full experience of Fionn? Holy moly! The man is intense. Fionn is desperate for vengeance against the queen of fae that took away everything from him. He's been hunting for a way back to their world ever since he's been awakened, and when he stumbles into Rose, he knows that not even his deep rooted desire for her will stop him from doing what he needs to do. Rose Kelly doesn't know who she is. She's been a nomad for years. Never staying in one place long enough to form any connections. But when she looks into the arresting eyes of Fionn Mór when he walks into the bar she works at, she has a sense of something more. Little does she know her true role in his mission. I devoured this book. The story is a bit of a slow burn but perfectly paced. There's so many layers to this book that go beyond the romance. That's not to say the romance didn't take center stage, because man did it! I loved Story and Fionn together. What I love the most about this series is how incredibly strong and capable the heroines are. They aren't damsels in distress waiting for a strong man to ride in and ave the day. They're fierce. And Rose is certainly no exception. She may be young but she's not naive. She's strong and fiery with a sharp tongue and a quick wit. I'm completely addicted to this series and salivating for the next book. If you're a fan of PNR, this is an absolute must read. And if you're not, this series may make a converter out of you. ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review Find me on: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DirtyGirlRomance?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1436986543i/15525717.png" width="40" height="40" alt="Follow me on facebook" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DirtyGrlRomance" target="twitter" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1436986543i/15525718.png" width="40" height="40" alt="Follow Me on Twitter" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a> <a href="http://www.dirtygirlromance.com" target="blog" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1436986543i/15525719.png" width="40" height="40" alt="blog" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a> <a href="http://dirtygirlromance.com" target="blog" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1530810453i/25928532._SX540_.png" width="400" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a>

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Patty ~ Wrapped Up In Reading Book Blog

February 23 2020

*****4.5 STARS***** {ARC Generously Provided by Author} Butterflies fluttered in Rose’s belly at the thought of seeing Fionn again. Who knew it was possible to have such conflicting feelings for someone? Rose was still unbearably attracted to him, still felt protective toward him, and yet she was a furious, churning volcano of bitterness and resentment too. Rose had sacrificed herself to save Fionn’s life…and he wouldn’t even consider giving up his revenge for her. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1583009589i/29038654._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Samantha Young’s newest series brings us into a paranormal world filled with Fae, Werewolves, Vampires, and Witches & Warlocks. She’s proven that her storytelling capabilities are not tied down to one specific genre. In ”KISS OF VENGEANCE” we dive deeper into the Fae world and are caught up in the slow burn romance between Fionn Mor and Rose Kelly. In the previous book, we were given a teaser to the story of the once human King of Ireland, and Aine, the Queen of the Fae. Aine was obsessed with Fionn and when he continuously rejected her, she turned him into the one thing he despised most of all—a Fae. Fionn is determined to open the gates to the Fae kingdom and exact his revenge on Aine. He needs the blood of a Fae to do so and is on a mission to find one of the three still in existence on earth. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1583009589i/29038655._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Fionn stumbles across Rose by accident while on the hunt for the psychic Fae, Niamh. Up until their paths crossed, Rose did not know that supernatural beings truly existed nor that she was, in fact, one of the most powerful of them all. A blow to the head undoes a binding spell and slowly starts to unleash Rose’s powers. Fionn and Rose share an instant attraction – something so powerful neither of them has felt before. Rose has no idea that Fionn, who is helping to train her control her new-found abilities, has plans to end her life to finally get the vengeance he’s been waiting centuries for. He uses all of his self-control to keep his desires tamped down, while Rose grows increasingly impatient with his constant rejection. This back and forth between the two goes on for more than the entire first half of the book. The author took the slow burn to another level. Once things start to heat up between Fionn and Rose, the story becomes increasingly angsty, steamy and laced with fast-paced action! Best of all, we are reunited with Thea and Conall during the thrilling finale. The next book, which centers around Kiyo and Niamh, promises to be another page-turner! Here are my overall ratings: Hero: 4.5 Heroine: 4 Plot: 4 Angst: 4.5 Steam: 4 Chemistry Between Hero & Heroine: 5 ”KISS OF VENGEANCE” releases on March 3rd!! Apple Books – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://apple.co/2MFzUAC">https://apple.co/2MFzUAC</a> Kindle US – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/2M8JjSq">https://amzn.to/2M8JjSq</a> Kindle Worldwide – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://mybook.to/KissOfVengeance">mybook.to/KissOfVengeance</a> Nook – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/35v8I04">http://bit.ly/35v8I04</a> Kobo US – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/2B6AMsP">http://bit.ly/2B6AMsP</a> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1518275520i/25036529._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy">

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Antonella

March 19 2020

a great addition to the series..I liked these characters but I am even more excited about the next book...

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MELISSA Mel Reader

February 13 2020

5 Stars! (ARC provided by author) <a href="https://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Macaya5/media/CF601CEC-466F-441D-84FF-27911826F97E_zpsdamd7ae9.jpg.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1583189131i/29048664._SY540_.jpg" alt=" photo CF601CEC-466F-441D-84FF-27911826F97E_zpsdamd7ae9.jpg" width="365" height="365" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> Rose Kelly is a 25 yr. old Irish-American woman who was raised in Maryland. Her entire life she’d felt like a piece of her was missing. For the last three years she’s been a nomad wandering around Europe going from job to job. She’s currently bar tending, and contemplating her next move when she’s attacked by a vampire who causes her to hit her head and release a spell that had been put on her to block her powers she didn’t know existed. She realizes she’s been lied to her whole life, and has so many questions. Questions a gorgeous stranger named Fionn Mor claims he can answer. He looked like a hot Viking in a three piece suit, and wanted to help her discover who she is, and teach her to control her powers. She knows nothing of the supernatural world, and is desperate to learn more. Fionn Mor was once a powerful Irish warrior king. Then he was betrayed, and he was now a cold, detached man that was a master at controlling his emotions. He’d waited centuries for his vengeance, and his passion and thirst for life all centered around his vendetta. He was one step closer to his revenge, and no one would get in his way. He’d finally found the key to getting everything he wanted, and her name was Rose Kelly. Now he just had to get her to trust him, and convince her she needs him. As Rose follows Fionn to Ireland she feels an intense connection she can’t explain. She soon realizes she has feelings for her delicious mentor, but then secrets and lies are revealed, and she’s shattered by the truth. As she fully embraces her abilities her relationship with Fionn becomes complicated. Their is something primal between them that can’t be denied, and eventually they can’t fight their attraction. In the end will they choose love or revenge? <a href="https://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Macaya5/media/04B1A6A2-F0D1-4B3C-A991-DA9A43A24531_zpskhbeetp3.jpg.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1583189131i/29048665._SY540_.jpg" alt=" photo 04B1A6A2-F0D1-4B3C-A991-DA9A43A24531_zpskhbeetp3.jpg" width="365" height="365" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> Rose felt an unwelcome flip of attraction low in her belly, and not for the first time. Every second she stared at him, she found something new to like. -He felt like that elusive something she’d been searching for her whole life. -Rose wanted him. And for once, she didn’t feel like giving up so easily. <a href="https://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Macaya5/media/AA2EB7F1-8F81-40E2-963B-5B6591461FE6_zps2hunrwv9.gif.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1583189131ra/29048666.gif" alt=" photo AA2EB7F1-8F81-40E2-963B-5B6591461FE6_zps2hunrwv9.gif" width="365" height="200" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> Kiss of Vengeance (A True Immortality Novel) is a standalone adult paranormal romance from author Samantha Young writing as S. Young. It’s about a dangerous supernatural community full of witches, warlocks, vampires, werewolves and fae where anything is possible. It has magic, immortals, temptation, manipulation, suspense, and is a super sexy story about survival and soulmates. I love this series so much, and am addicted to this exciting world that Samantha Young creates! <a href="https://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Macaya5/media/708800B6-901E-4A2B-8B1A-C8DCD774F259_zpsqkbfrd0n.jpg.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1567193308i/28076017._SX540_.jpg" alt=" photo 708800B6-901E-4A2B-8B1A-C8DCD774F259_zpsqkbfrd0n.jpg" width="365" height="200" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> ***NOW AVAILABLE*** <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/32JzoJJ">https://amzn.to/32JzoJJ</a>

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Sentranced Jem

January 11 2020

I LOVED War of Hearts. So it's no surprise that I have high expectations for this one Update: Can Samantha Young write a bad book? The answer is a big fat NO. I have been revisiting old favourites and trying out Samantha Young's new releases and so far I have yet to be disappointed. Book 1 in the True Immortality series was EPIC! so it's a tough act to follow but Kiss of Vengeance was still just as good. Actually that's a lie.... Book 1 was really REALLY good but I really enjoyed Kiss of Vengeance too. I for one cannot wait to read book 3.

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Dali

March 02 2020

Samantha Young returns to her True Immortality series with a new tale of striking paranormal proportions in which werewolves, vampires and other supernatural creatures intermix to produce a thrilling read. Centuries ago Fionn Mór, grew up in a time of war, he became a beloved king but to protect his family and kingdom he made a pact with the enemy. He became the Fae Queen’s consort and when he escaped turned on him. Now he’s out for revenge and will stop at nothing to get it. Including using Rose Kelly. <blockquote> “He wanted to fuck the woman he planned to use in his vengeance. It was inconvenient to say the least.” </blockquote> Rose grew up like any other girl not knowing about the supernatural until she was attacked by a vampire which breaks a spell that reveals incredible powers but also alerts other preternaturals about her existence. Fearing for her life and not knowing how to control her powers, she turns to Fionn for help. Soon she realizes she’s an instrument for his vendetta. But as Fionn teaches her about her past and powers while escaping threats they form a bond that overshadows all other emotions. I’ll start my personal comments by saying I was not on team Fionn. He was certainly intense, and even though his drive for vengeance was understandable I just couldn’t get behind him using Rose who is an incredible heroine. She is strong, opinionated and very capable. <blockquote> “She was the devil. Rose Kelly was the bloody devil. He couldn’t remember the last time anyone had gotten the better of him, let alone a little slip of a woman.” </blockquote> As the story unfolds and the two spend time together, Rose reminds Fionn how to love. Their romance is an exciting slow burn that had me on the edge of my seat flipping pages and gradually cheering both of these very well developed characters on. It had been a long time since story had given me a good ‘ol book hangover but this one certainly did. Kiss of Vengeance is book #2 of the True Immortality series by author S. Young. It a complete standalone paranormal romance with an overall arc between books. It’s told from several points of view with a HEA. Sub-genre: romantic thriller. Amazon -> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/2vOPGF5">https://amzn.to/2vOPGF5</a> * I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via Social Buterfly. The excerpts are from that copy. I am voluntarily reviewing this title. *

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Stacie

March 11 2020

4 1/2 "Vengeful" Stars! I loved it! I can not wait for the next book! Happy reading!

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AJ

February 10 2020

5 stars! OMG, what a read! Exciting, intense, fun and action-packed with a slow-burning, chemistry-filled romance that had me madly flipping pages. I could not put this book down, and I absolutely loved it! This book is the second in the True Immortality series. You don’t need to have read the first book, War of Hearts, in order to follow this one, but I would recommend it. Not only does this book contain spoilers for the first book, but it will help you understand the complex paranormal world. Plus it’s a fantastic read, so why would you want to skip it? This is Fionn’s story. Readers from the first book will remember him as the Irish warrior king who was captured and turned Fae, only to escape his captivity to face heartbreaking betrayal. Thousands of years later he is the oldest being on the planet, powerful, immortal, and determined to find a way to open the gates to Faerie so that he can have his revenge on the evil Fae queen. Rose Kelly is a nomadic 20-something travelling around Europe searching for something. She doesn’t know what, she just knows that something is missing, so she travels from city to city, avoiding connections and waiting to feel whole. Her life takes a dramatic twist when she is attacked by a vampire, and a subsequent bump on the head releases a spell that was placed on her years ago, unlocking powers she never knew she had. With no clue what she is or what powers she has, it is Fionn who comes to her rescue. <blockquote> He wasn’t even a man. He was a six-foot-seven behemoth of hotness. </blockquote> Fionn saves her life that night and he takes Rose under his wing, offering to help her. With nobody else to turn to and with Fionn seeming to have the answers to all of her questions, Rose joins him on his mission to track down a mysterious artefact, all while avoiding the various bad guys who are after them. And from almost the first moment, sparks fly. <blockquote> Fionn was a stranger. Even if he didn’t feel like one. Even if he felt like that elusive something she’d been searching for her whole life. Rose had never been one to fantasize about guys and romance … but she couldn’t help her thoughts as she watched her delicious mentor sleep, his handsome face appearing younger in rest. She couldn’t help but imagine that her future on the run might not be so desolate if she had someone who excited her by her side. </blockquote> It’s fun and exciting, and their mentor/trainee relationship sizzles with sexual tension. There is a crackling undertone of connection that Fionn seems determined to ignore, and the chemistry is thick and the banter is fantastic as Rose flirts and Fionn evades. <blockquote> “Once we get in there, I’ll take out the guards — I’ll just knock them unconscious,” he assured her before she could protest. “How are you going to do all that if you’re disoriented?” “My dear Rose.” His tone was exasperated but the endearment still caused a flutter in her stomach. “I’m the oldest motherfucker on this planet. Very little can disorient me.” That flutter intensified. “I’m not gonna lie … the ‘oldest’ part should put a girl off, but the whole badass immortal thing is pretty hot.” </blockquote> Day by day, Fionn reveals his story to Rose, and as her own background becomes clearer, the two of them continually grow closer. But Fionn’s plans for revenge don’t include falling for Rose – quite the opposite in fact - so we get this deliciously emotional battle of head vs heart as he wrestles with his feelings. <blockquote> Fionn was stuck in the most unlikely of places. He wanted to fuck the woman he planned to use in his vengeance. It was inconvenient to say the least </blockquote> The love story is a slow burn, and the anticipation builds wonderfully. If fits with the story, and with who Fionn and Rose are, and I loved that time is given to develop the emotional connection, which is so strong and so important to their relationship. I was almost bouncing up and down in my chair waiting for something to happen between them, and it’s absolutely worth the wait, and I loved watching the progression of everything between them. But their feelings for each other contradict everything that Fionn has been fighting for, and the bad guys are closing in. It’s a tense and exciting story that had me holding my breath, and I couldn’t put my kindle down as it all played out. <blockquote> “I am nothing if I am not my revenge.” </blockquote> I really loved this book. Fionn and Rose are fantastic characters, and as much as I love me a dark and tormented romantic hero (and I did!), Rose absolutely shines as she accepts and embraces her new reality, and I absolutely love her! Strong, smart, stubborn and fierce, she is just the woman that Fionn needs, and their battles, her unsubtle flirting, and her willingness to fight for her man while not allowing herself to become a doormat, make this love story both emotional and highly entertaining. Samantha Young has delivered another fantastic read. This book made me laugh and swoon, and had my heart pounding all the way through. I’m so captivated by this series, and with hints dropped about the next book, I’m so excited to continue on. I loved it - 5 stars! 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