Review #13: Black and Blue

Title: Black and Blue

Author: Gena Showalter
Series: Otherworld Assassins #2
Released Date: October 22, 2013
Type: Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, Otherworld, Futuristic

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He is every woman’s fantasy…

Corbin Blue is a man of many talents. One of the most powerful otherworlders ever born, he is wealthy, a professional football star, and a legend in the bedroom. But only a select few know he is also a black ops agent…and there is no better killer. When he and his crew are attacked and separated, he’s forced to turn to his boss’s daughter for help—a woman with even more secrets than Blue.

She becomes his only obsession…

Evangaline Black has always been wary, guarded. No man has ever breeched her walls. Until Blue. He has never been denied something he wants, and now, he’s decided he wants her. As he sweeps her into his double life of seduction, intrigue, and danger, he helps her see beyond the darkness of her own past. But as an enemy closes in, Blue will have to let Evie go to keep her safe—even though he'd rather die than live without her

 

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Well, a nice turn about for this series. Read the first one, and loved the depth of the plot and each unique character. After reading that one, I now know that words like "he-slut" and other terms like that existed. It was a fun read, especially with Evie playing the hard-to-get REALLY tough girl.

This clearly was a case of first impressions and judging a book by its cover. I think its not nice to assume quickly of a person just because of hi/her appearance, personalities or what they've done in the past. For me, the true self in every person lies deep, deep down every one that makes them utter unique in this chaotic world of ours.Although it was understandable because the guy's true character wasn't revealed until you read the rest of the book, and Evie being a jaded person. Still, I liked how the story progressed with them becoming like any couple; though conventional couple, they are not.

Anywho...as the writer of the Lords of the Underworld, Gena Showalter didn't disappoint with this one. Too-hot-to-handle guys, action, wickedly heated love scenes(though mostly oral ones), and lots and lots of good bits that made my imagination soar into their world.

Oh! The reunion! Love that one. Knowing that Solo and Vika were fine and seeing their story continue with the second book is definitely okay in my book. Especially with all the gruesome things done to John. I feel really sorry for him. Can't even imagine the pain he'd gone through. But it was expected I guess, especially coming from the creator of demon-possessed warriors.

I can't wait for the next book!! I really want to know more about John No Last Name...and what kind of woman his lady-love will be ^.^

Rate!!!
5/5

 (Flames for the fire that burns inside of them(surprised they didn't spontaneously combust) and for Evie's fiery personalty; and blue for well, Blue)

By the way ....
I'm not done with Through the Zombie Glass. Almost done, so sit tight and I'll post it soon. :)

Review #11: The Lord of the Dark Sun

Title: The Lord of the Dark Sun
Author: Stobie Piel
Series: Valenwood #4
Released Date: December 1, 2002
Type: Romance, Futuristic, Adventure

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Her ship disabled, Ariana is taken captive after braving the outskirts of space containing the uncontrolled areas beyond her father's rule. Now in chains, she's transported to a planet and made a slave. Among the other male slaves, tall, muscular, and ruled by animal instinct, one rises above the others. Ariana sees nobility in him--he is a prince in a barbarian's body, one who can teach her how to survive and to be wild. Original.

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Actually refreshing and eye-opening book. The first futuristic novel that I've read and it fortunately it did not disappoint. 

Pretty epic for the last book of the series. And this is entertaining for a futuristic novel of complex proportions. Its many twists and turns made unable to predict what would usually happen next and I ended up barely putting it down and finishing anything. It has a depth to it that I find rarely in other books about life, love and other trivial things that others confound over. And I kind of like the idea of a love lasting through pains and obstacles, and finding trust and respect for each other.  

Like the other books before this in the series, its makes one think and laugh and just fly across the stars with the characters. I especially like the twists here in the plans of the Damen, how it was vague a bit yet seem to reveal enough to make you want to the turn the page until you get to the answers. 

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Rate of 5/5

Review #10: Valenwood Series1-3 Combo

  

Title: The Dawn Star(1), The Midnight Moon(2), The White Sun(3)
Author: Stobie Piel
Series: Valenwood Series #1-3
Released Date: 1996, 1998, 1999
Type: Romance, Futuristic, Adventure

Its an oldie, but definitely a goodie. 

I'm usually wary in reading these books with these types of covers(some are way too much assuming), but these series definitely surprised me with its depth of story and how it tackles the delicate situations in life. 

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Goodreads review

Wow. Just wow. 

I started this series from reading the last, Lord of the Dark Sun, and it was a long, long , while before I found out that its part of a series. Anyway, I loved how all of the main characters of the series found their lovies, despite the circumstances and the spontaneousity of how they found each other. The humor which I rarely find in futuristic novels, were hilarious, well jaw-dropping mostly(as did Arnoth for most of the story) :D

I sense a theme here!... The "rival" of the guy bursting inside their room, sometimes while naked, and having a casual conversation like there was nothing wrong with the situation. And of course, the lingbats torturing "poor" Dane.

It was a fun, eye-opening, thrilling, DEEP, series. And one who offers perhaps a glimpse in the life of every person's demons. 

Rate of a supernova of 5/5