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With the birth of their twin children, Andru and Ana, Tara and Darius' story continues in the next story Tara the Great. In the third book, All For One, Tara and Darius are still central characters, however the focus has shifted away from them to Andru, Ana and Gilroy, the man who will become Ana's "claim" .

First off, I was hesitant to pick up this series because I knew it had two hot button issues that generally turn me right off a book: unfaithful heroes and incest. Readers will want to be aware that this series does contain scenes of incest. So it's the mark of a true storyteller that Ms. O'Clare had me unable to stop turning the pages. Ms. O'Clare skillfully explained the motivations and reasons why the characters do the things they do. And while I might not agree, I still couldn't turn away. NuWorld has it all: romance, action and a futuristic setting that is intriguing to say the least. Kudos to Ms. O'Clare for creating a world where the reader is literally drawn in from the first page. I'll be waiting for the last two books in this series, which I anticipate will be every bit as good as the first four.

Melissa
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Tara has endured her claim Darius's infidelity once and he actually lived to tell about it. The discovery that he has a child born while she was held prisoner by the Neurians for six cycles is a betrayal that is too agonizing to endure. Forgiveness will not come easy, if at all. Because of her position with the Runners however, she must find a way to get past her pain and anger to be able to lead her people alongside Darius's against unseen enemies and threats.

Darius knows he erred by having the sexual encounter with Tasha. That she became pregnant and gave birth to his child is a fact he regrets. In his mind however, he has needs and Tasha is known to be a loose woman so he feels justified in using her as he did. It's the way it's always been for the Gothman men, besides, Tara was missing, supposedly dead.

Neither the Runners nor the Gothman can understand Tara's willingness to negotiate trade rights with the Neurians for the oil they need. After what the Neurians had done to Tara, the clan leaders all felt that declaring war makes more sense. Getting them to see the wisdom of trading with a southern race is going to be a true test of her patience. Once Tara arrives back at the house she shares with her claim, she finds her niece, Syra, in the shed with Torgo, Darius's brother, instead of watching Tara's twin children as she's agreed to do. All of the stress of the meeting and worry over Syra's lack of control where Torgo is concerned doesn't diminish Tara's excitement over the Blood Circle Clan's return. It is the first time she hadn't traveled with her people and she'd worried for the past six cycles until Patha had contacted her letting her know that they would be returning. Her excitement soon wavers under the negative comments of her half-sister, Tasha. Tara wasn't given the chance to greet the clan members since Patha and Darius rushed her back to the house. Once there, she had a visit from the mysterious dog-woman who has helped Tara through many troubles. She's warned that evil has arrived and Tara must stop it. The only evil Tara can think of is Tasha. She heads back to the Blood Circle Clan site to confront Tasha and soon discovers why she was rushed away from the clan members as quickly as possible. Tasha has had a baby, a little boy who is the spitting image of his father - Darius. Tara's rage is uncontrollable and when she's stopped from killing Tasha, she banishes her from the Blood Circle Clan, promising that if she reappears, Tasha will be shot on sight. Are Tasha and her child the evil the dog-woman was referring to, or is there something far more evil threatening them all?

TARA THE GREAT is filled with the wonderful characters I adored from THE SAGA BEGINS. Some of them you love and others you just love to hate but all of them are truly memorable. Tara's strength and sense of honor amazes me. You get the sense that there's nothing she can't handle. I can honestly say that I do like Darius. He's a hard man to understand, but there's just something endearing about him. I'm dying to know what happens next with Syra and Torgo. They're both young and Syra suffers through a horrific ordeal in this story. Lorie O'Clare will have readers' emotions in turmoil throughout TARA THE GREAT - everything from pure rage to tears and back again. The NUWORLD series has exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend it for bold, open-minded readers. You will however, need to read the first book in the series in order to fully appreciate this story.

Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

INSIDE MAN
Rather than packing for her long overdue Hawaiian vacation, FBI agent Allie Quinn is being briefed on yet another assignment. All she has to do is meet with fellow agent Gordie on a train and bring back the flash drive he slips her. It should be simple enough, but in their line of work `simple' always turns out to be far more complicated than they anticipate.

Matt Oliver is also an FBI agent but he's deep undercover and Allie has no description or anything to go by. She's simply told that he'll contact her if it becomes necessary. Allie decides to visit the lounge in the hopes that Gordie will be there. He's there, but so is Sumner (the man they're working so hard to bust) and all his cronies. She'll have to think up a way to get Gordie to come to her without raising suspicions - flirtation will do nicely. Revealing a little cleavage and making herself appear available works better than she'd hoped. Only the man that approaches her isn't Gordie.

The man who approaches her is clearly one of Sumner's thugs but that doesn't stop her from instantly desiring him. Teo, as the other's call him, is six feet of pure raw male who is definitely not the sort of man you'd take home to mom and dad but that isn't going to stop a girl from taking a walk on the wild side with a gorgeous bad boy - it sure isn't going to keep Allie from giving in to her womanly needs and experiencing a little exhibitionism.

Oh my! INSIDE MAN is one hot little story that readers are going to want to be sure to keep handy for whenever you're in a more risque mood. Caitlyn Willows incorporates scorching sex scenes and a bit of suspense with fascinating characters whom you'll almost envy in this short story which contains all the aspects I love in a full length story. I really got into the exhibition scenes on the train and definitely felt a little hot and bothered by them. I found some scenes shockingly intense and others I had to laugh at, but the whole story comes together in a titillating finale that I absolutely loved!


LAYING LOW
Once Allie completed her assignment, she left the train fully expecting to never see Matt/Matteo again. Imagine her surprise when he shows up at the Hideaway Resort in Oaho fully prepared to indulge all her wicked fantasies and a few of his own. Public sex is frowned upon by the agency so they'll have to be more discreet.

They quickly realize that their feelings for each other are more than just lust and that could prove to be a problem - especially in their line of work. They have twelve days of sun, fun and all the smoldering sex they can manage to squeeze into such a short time span. What will happen when the vacation is over? Is there any chance for two FBI agents who spend a lot of time undercover to find their happily-ever-after together?

I loved the first book in this series, INSIDE MAN, and had wondered what happened to Allie and Matt after the story ended so I was thrilled to see that Caitlyn Willows continues this story with several follow up stories. LAYING LOW is the second story in this memorable series. With characters readers will love, an exotic setting and uninhibited sex scenes this is a story you won't be able to put down.

LOOSE ENDS
Matt and Allie's vacation is cut short when Matt receives the phone call letting him know that Sumner, the man he'd spent two years undercover investigating, has been extradited to New York and made bail. Matt's cover was never blown and he wasn't arrested with the rest of Sumner's cronies. Sumner has been calling his Matteo Lombardi cell phone and it looks like he's trying to round up his men who weren't arrested with him. Matt once again has to go undercover, but leaving Allie behind isn't something he's prepared to do either. She already has a cover in place as Samantha Shaw, a call girl, so she goes with him.

While on their way to their assignment Allie notices that a news program follows the in-flight movie. The program is about Sumner and she pays close attention to the men in the background of the shots for future references. She's stunned when one of the clips shows her and Matteo's fateful encounter up against a wall while Sumner's men watched. She's hopeful that maybe the picture is too grainy for anyone to recognize them - no such luck! They receive phone calls from their mothers and neither of them are happy.

LOOSE ENDS is full of sexual tension and `oh my' scenes that kept me enthralled in the story but there's also an added excitement and anticipation as they prepare to go back undercover in such a risky situation. Ms. Willows introduces a new character in this book with whom readers will be intrigued - Simon Petrocelli - is he one of the good guys or one of the bad? Believe me, you'll want to find out much more about him.


A REAL MAN
FBI agents Matt Oliver and Allie Quinn are back undercover and as determined as ever to take down Brian Sumner. Their dedication to the job is only tempered by their intense sexual desire for each other. Now that they're in love there's far more on the line than Matt and Allie ever expected and a twist to the case that will shock them both.

Matt's not sure who can be trusted and who can't but one thing he is sure of is that their own people have compromised them. Too many facts about the shooting and the hospital overnight stay - for stitches - just don't add up. Matt and Allie make the decision to leave the hospital where they're sure that their room is bugged. The last thing they expect is for Petrocelli to anticipate their escape from the hospital and be waiting on them - with their bosses in tow.

These stories are hot, exciting, and full of enough suspense to satisfy any desire you may have for a little something different. I loved getting the chance to delve more into the relationship between Allie and Matt, but I have to admit, I adore Simon Petrocelli and after reading about his reasons for going after Sumner, I desperately wanted him to have his happily-ever-after.


NEVER TOO LATE
Simon and Emily are both wracked with guilt over how their marriage ended and all they lost. Simon's positive that Emily will never give him another chance - after all how many chances should one man be allotted? It's while Emily's caressing the fertility goddess that Simon makes his presence known. Both fear that they won't be able to recapture the love and trust they once shared but once they're together, their emotions take over and they recapture all the passion they've both missed over the years. They have a world of issues they need to get past but with some long overdue loving and a little honest emotional discussion they just may find that for them, it's NEVER TOO LATE.

Caitlyn Willows ends her TEAMWORK series with an unforgettable story in NEVER TOO LATE. Readers will be able to understand and empathize with Simon and Emily's emotional upheaval and fears. I fell in love with Simon in LOOSE ENDS and A REAL MAN so I was thrilled to learn that he'd have a story of his own and it's definitely well worth reading. I found Emily to be a strong woman who went through a loss which would destroy most women and yet she remains strong and hopeful. This is exactly the sort of couple that you want to see find their happily-ever-after. Kudos Ms. Willows on a wonderful series which I have thoroughly enjoyed.


NOTE: I originally reviewed each of these stories individually, this review is cut and pasted from each of the originals as posted on RJ)

Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

4-1/2 STARS!!! Scorching BDSM, ménage and voyeuristic sex scenes combine with a continuing love story to fill the pages as only Willows can do. Each of the five stories in this book is better than the last, proving this erotica author has staying power. - Lisa Kelly, Romantic Times

This is a well-written story, that will hold your interest from start to finish. It's both a suspenseful espionage story and a unique romance, with an added element of the paranormal/metaphysical.
The story setting is post-Civil war era. The main characters are Jared Bentley and Kathryn Deveraux, both members of the government espionage agency, Dark Watch. The story starts of with the death of both their fathers, who were founding fathers of the agency. They want to find their fathers' murderers, yet they must first focus on discovering who has infiltrated and betrayed the agency, putting aside their personal grief. Both are unique, strong-willed characters, yet likeable, and totally dedicated to their mission in protecting their country and President. They are forced to keep their love a secret because of their involvement in Dark Watch, yet yearn for each other. The intrigue and plot progess throughout, later weaving the paranormal element of good vs. evil into the story, which brings into play important secondary characters, Strand (a mystical guide) and Mae. Mae is the villainess in the book, whose past and present life is intertwined with that of Jared and Kathryn. Yet all of this is done skillfully so that is plausible.

I highly recommend this book, and await the next book in the series.

If you love Civil War fiction or spy fiction, The Third Corner is a terrific read. From clandestine meetings to dangerous enemies, the agents of the Dark Watch have to be on their toes to stay alive.

Kathryn Devereaux and Jared Bentley are Dark Watch agents who must struggle to keep their love for one another hidden from their superiors as they fulfill their missions, protect the presidency and also discover who murdered their fathers.

The Third Corner gives you a whole new look at the Civil War and the war behind the scenes in the world of espionage and danger.

Sont captivates her readers in a new way...blunt realistic honesty. Not only do you enjoy the poetry, but you become entangled with her words. The audience can be both young and old. Time stands still as you read and begin to listen to that hoarse haunting voice.

Thunder Road by Sont is the best book of poetry I have ever read. The book draws me in from the first page. Even if you do not like poetry, you will like this book.

Ticket To Romance is a sensual, heart-warming story. I look forward to reading more books by Sandi Haddad.

A Ticket to Romance takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Suspense and danger team up with steamy rekindled love to create a story that you simply can't stop reading until the end! Sensitive views of adoption from different perspectives adds depth to this altogether terrific book. This is a very satisfying romance that I would highly recommend.

Tania Holzknecht found out too late that she was married to a notorious assassin with the nickname `The Wolf'. For the sake of her children, she agrees to testify against him and gives the CIA enough evidence to put Karl Holzknecht in prison for what is supposed to be the rest of his life.Tania enters the witness relocation program with her twin daughters and finds herself always looking over her shoulder, especially when her husband finds her no matter where she hides. When Karl miraculously escapes from prison and manages to find her yet again, she contacts Interpol only to find out that the CIA has taken over her case.The CIA sends in Bart Matthews. Bart had tracked Karl for years before he was put in prison, so he knows everything there is to know about The Wolf, except how to find him. Turning to Tania, he asks for her help in locating him. For the sake of her daughters, whom have never known a normal happy life, she agrees as long as her children are kept safe.Tania and Bart find themselves drawn to each other, as they try to lure `The Wolf' from wherever he has hidden himself. As Tania openly makes herself a target for her vengeful husband, the danger to herself increases....not only the danger to her life, but her heart as well.

T.L. Gray has written another spectacular suspense novel. This heart-pounding thriller will leave you on the edge of your seat as you are pulled into a story that takes place in various locations internationally and around the U.S.One of Ms. Gray's strengths is the development of her characters. Each and every character is beautifully detailed and unique, whether they are the main characters or secondary ones. By concentrating her efforts on the creation of memorable characters, Ms. Gray writes a suspenseful story that just about knocks your socks off.Filled with a wealth of emotion, an intriguing mystery, and action packed suspense, `Til Death Do Us Part is a fantastic read that will haunt your memory long after you read it.
Cindy
Reviewer for Love Romances
loveromances.com

Tania Holzknect's life is literally a living nightmare. Her husband, an international terrorist, known as The Wolf, is in prison, yet still manages to terrorize her. Five years after his trial and conviction, Karl continues to stalk Tania and their eleven-year-old twin girls. No matter how many times they change their names, no matter how many times they run, no matter how many small towns and large cities they try to lose themselves in across the globe, he always, always tracks them down. Tania knows that he is coming to kill her; it is just a matter of time.

Karl has contacted Tania once again, but this time something is different. Something is terribly wrong; she can feel it. When Tania's contact at Interpol tells her that the CIA will be taking over her case and to expect an agent, her instincts warn her to bolt. But secret agent, Bart Matthews, is one step ahead of her. When he arrives at her home and confirms her suspicion that yes, The Wolf has escaped, Tania realizes that the end is near. For her children's sake, the time has come for her to confront her worst fear and finally end the nightmare, one way or another. But after so many years of depending only on herself, can she really trust in Agent Matthews to keep her girls safe, let alone herself? And can she really do as he suggests and pose as his wife to draw out The Wolf?

In Tania, Bart Matthews finds a complex woman, one that he is extremely drawn to, albeit reluctantly. As a former runway model she is still an attractive woman, and she is very vulnerable. But she is also strong, resilient and filled with determination. Unlike other witnesses he has protected, she disdains his help. He must constantly push her, trying to crack her composure and break through to emotions and memories she holds inside. Then perhaps she will stop fighting him, and in the process, become an asset to him in his pursuit of The Wolf. For what Tania does not realize is that Bart is the man who brought down the elusive assassin once before, and that the hunter has now become the hunted.

'TIL DEATH US DO PART is a psychological thriller not to be missed. It pulls the reader in from page one and does not let go until the very end. Ms. Gray has created a truly gripping story filled with unforgettable characters, from the chilling villain, The Wolf, to the supremely compelling hero, Bart Matthews, and of course the long suffering but tough Tania. And there are many, many more players, all of whom have important roles because Ms. Gray uses them all to propel the plot along. Particularly engaging are Tania's twin girls who recognize the gravity of the situation to a degree. But being children, they still romanticize it, as is evident by their code names of James Bond and Miss Moneypenny. The story volleys at super speed to and fro amongst all the characters. At times it is a bit confusing but not so bothersome as to detract from the overall enjoyment of the book.

Bart and Tania are perhaps two of the most forceful characters I have ever read about. While he is the ultimate secret agent working for the U.S. government, he remains a maverick. He always gets the job done, usually by his own set of rules, and no matter what, his job always comes first. The confidence and power he exudes is very sexy and many women would willingly place themselves in his very capable hands. What also makes Bart so alluring, is knowing that if he ever devoted himself to a woman like he does his job, that woman would be the recipient of something powerfully intense and special. Tania is the perfect foil for Bart. Such a strong man needs a strong woman or he would crush her spirit in a heartbeat and in the process lose interest in her. I like the way that, until the bitter end, Tania wants to rely first and foremost on herself. And the reader knows that if the romance that springs up between the two does not make it, Tania will still go on, bruised perhaps, but never beaten. Meanwhile, The Wolf is very unnerving with his cold, calm, detached and methodical manner. And the reader quickly learns that when he kills for personal reasons rather than professional ones, he is even more frightening.

There are many other aspects of 'TIL DEATH US DO PART that make it is so satisfying. One lies in the fact that even with all the "spy stuff" going on, the plot still remains believable. Nothing is so over the top as to make the story lose credibility. This also holds true for the way the characters themselves behave in a situation. I appreciate that once the CIA enters Tania's life, she never tries to act like an agent herself, and neither does Bart treat her like one even as he uses her to get to The Wolf.

With its powerful story and memorable characters, 'TIL DEATH US DO PART is one book that I will not soon forget, and I highly recommend it.

Sandra Brill
Romance Reviews Today

Borges manages to completely skew and alter one's perceptions of time, reality, language and psychology in 16 pages of text and two dozen evocative yet cryptic drawings. It is reminiscent of the Codex Seriphinianus but more concentrated.

Thoroughly perplexing and enjoyable. Borges has a knack for deciphering the indecipherable and drawing us into his world. His blindness only serves to stimulate his understanding of the complexities of the human mind. In Spanish, the language is densely poetic yet subtle in its explications. If different realities or universes exist, Borges has discovered them in Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius.

Elspeth Valerin likes numbers. Actually, her life is all about numbers! Elspeth teaches arithmancy, the study of numbers used to make predictions, at the local magic academy. Elspeth is not perfect at her craft, but she does a good job and enjoys her work. But she needs a break, so her friends decide to convince her to go to the local tavern with them. Elspeth is reluctant, but she agrees. Unexpectedly, her night out erupts into a deluge of painful memories from her past when she encounters Connell Byrne, a man from her childhood.

Connell Byrne owns the local tavern. He is surprised and shocked when he sees Elspeth sitting at the table with her friends. Elspeth is as beautiful as Connell remembers and he still feels a pull toward her. Memories from their past assault him, and while some are pleasant, most just hurt him. Elspeth broke his heart years ago and he still is not over it.

Elspeth knows that seeing Connell again is not simply chance because the numbers have been indicating a change in her future. Both Elspeth and Connell are going to have to face some painful truths from their pasts if they ever hope to move forward.

Everything Counts is a touching story about the choices we make to protect ourselves and the ones we love. Elspeth and Connell were separated when their love was new and blossoming. Elspeth is a kind person who lives a quiet life because she cannot move past the pain and tragedy of her past. She is limited by the choices she made and does not think that she can change. Connell thought he had put his past behind him, until he sees Elspeth again. Connell realizes that he must close that part of his past one way or another. Connell and Elspeth definitely have chemistry and share a romantic connection.

Everything Counts moved quickly and kept me engaged and rooting for both Elspeth and Connell. Megan Hart exhibits how one moment can completely alter lives and that sometimes confronting history can make one stronger. She does a wonderful job creating characters who worked their way into my heart and mind. Ms. Hart reminded me that Everything Counts, especially forgiveness and love!

Gracie
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

After reading a string of so-so books, I picked up Megan Hart's UNEXPECTED without much expectation and was, therefore, totally unprepared for this truly amazing collection of short stories.

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AMIDST A CROWD OF STARS. Lujawed is a harsh desert planet, and homesteader Marrin Levy and her three children are struggling to survive after the death of her husband. After several years, Marrin finally decides to send away for a "field husband"--a marriage of convenience to a man to help her work the land and take care of things. She was expecting someone different--different from the strange, handsome, alien, ageless Seveeran who is looking for a new life. What she gets is Keane Delacore. What she gets is better than anything she could have imagined.

Although all of the stories in this collection are terrific, I wish this story had been placed at the end of the collection rather than the beginning because I thought it was the strongest. Ms. Hart essentially tells this story backwards, with the most recent events giving way to the earlier events--and it's a unique and effective way to have the story unfold. In addition, Ms. Hart creates a complete and believable world, interesting characters, and a sexy, tender romance within a handful of pages. This story really moved me. In fact, I have to say it did something pretty unusual--it made me cry.

EMERALD ISLE. This swashbuckling tale opens with Robin Steele being forced to walk the plank of the pirate queen's ship. Luckily, Robin doesn't really get eaten by sharks, but his wife Eleanor did have to give up the leprechaun's magic emerald to the greedy queen. The two set off to recover the gem and locate the rest of the leprechaun's treasure. Their adventure is perilous and they must match wits against both the pirate queen and the leprechaun while never losing sight of what is truly important.

EVERYTHING COUNTS. Elspeth Valerin is an instructor of Arithmancy at Somnus Keep, and her life is ruled by numbers and order. Unfortunately, her control of the thrall is incomplete due to her inability to open up and trust a man enough to take him as her lover. When she joins a group of instructors at a pub, she comes face to face with the handsome owner, Connell Byrne. Years earlier, Connell had been her first love, but could never have been her first lover because he didn't have magic and would have compromised her own potential as a magicreator. Connell knew this, but has carried the bitterness of her rejection and abandonment. Now that they are reunited, they both have a chance to heal their wounds and rediscover love--if only Elspeth can calculate the right course of action.

MOONLIGHT MADNESS. Plain Rhea is on her way to a nightclub when she is diverted by the shop signs: One night only! Moonlight Madness! Prices Slashed! Inside the dark store, Rhea finds the most amazing coat, a coat that transforms her into a beautiful, desirable--in fact, irresistible--woman when she puts it on. After buying the coat for a pittance, Rhea wears it to the club where she becomes the center of attention--especially Ted's. Rhea had never had a man like Ted interested in her but the mysterious coat makes anything possible, at least for awhile.

MONSTER IN THE CLOSET. Tessa Hanson has a monster in her closet. Unfortunately for him, the monster forgot to put on his uniform so instead he looks just like a gorgeous naked man. In fact, a gorgeous naked man who is intent upon seducing Tessa in order to win his wings (so to speak) as an incubus. Tessa's definitely interested in the sex, but finds it more difficult to let go and give up control enough to allow herself to be seduced. Clever Magnus the monster is up to the challenge, tho, and they have a night together that changes both of their lives. Boo.

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Recently, I seem to have read a lot of short stories that have been dragged out to novel length. Ms. Hart, on the other hand, accomplishes the feat of creating whole worlds within a few satisfying pages. If done correctly, short stories are much more difficult to write than novels. Ms. Hart not only does it right, she makes it seem effortless. And each of these worlds and their characters are unique, not just cookie cutter versions of the previous stories with a few changes. These stories run the gamut from sci fi to fantasy to adventure to horror, as well as from torrid sex to tender, everlasting love. This book is not to be missed.

This book is where the series starts to get really good for me. The first two books were good but the extra character that was added in this book just seems to make the original two characters even better. I highly recommend that you read the first two books prior to this one. I don't know if I would consider this a "stand-alone" book.

Jesse Madding and Gideon Keel are checking out a tip when they discover a gruesomely posed body and the remains of an expensive party. The horrible crime scene leaves them both shaken, but when they go to a local vampire bar to get rid of some of their tension, they discover that the body they found is only the tip of the iceberg. At the bar, they encounter empath Emma. After they rescue her from being sold to the highest bidder, she tells them she's in search of her missing sister, whose disappearance seems to be related to the body they found, as well as other people who were killed to create horrible "art." Can Jesse and Gideon solve this mystery and keep Emma safe?

Before you decide to pick up Unveiled, make sure you're not squeamish or sensitive. The book contains violence, gore, BDSM, partner-sharing, and other things that really won't be your cup of tea. Also, it would be best to read Master of Obsidian first. While this book would make sense on its own, I think it's more enjoyable if you know the backstory. That said, Unveiled is a truly suspenseful read with much to recommend it. The book picks up where Master of Obsidian left off and further develops the relationship between Jesse and Gideon, making this a worthy sequel. Jesse is really coming into his own in this book, becoming more confident in Gideon's love and in his own competence. Gideon, despite being capable of violence when necessary, can also be very sweet and tender toward Jesse. I liked the way their relationship included some (pretty heavy) d/s games in the bedroom and respect and equality outside it. Newcomer Emma's abilities have a very interesting effect on the men and the storyline. Her mix of toughness and vulnerability made her a sympathetic character. The storyline itself is taut and suspenseful. The games Jesse and Gideon must play, and the coldly evil people they must deal with, to catch the killers are chilling. Jamie Craig did a very good job of creating an atmosphere populated with rich people and vampires who play by a different set of rules and have no empathy or morality at all. If you like vampires, mysteries, and dark storylines, pick up Unveiled. The book isn't for everyone, but fans of this type of book will not be disappointed.

Cassie
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

In WAIT THE MORNING LIGHT, Bonnie Drury draws from the Irish philosophy that, no matter how bleak, things always get better with the morning light. But Leah Scarpelli is coming to the realization that the darkest times of life come in the dark hours of the night, and sometimes waiting for the morning can be almost impossible.

Leah covered a desperate secret of guilt and shame seventeen years ago, going on to live a nearly idyllic life with her beloved husband Nick, son Renny and daughter Erin. But the past has come back with a vengeance, in the form of Kane Lambert. And now he has the power to destroy Leah's world, quickly and savagely. And when he's done, no one in Leah's world will ever be the same.

Nick, the loving but frequently absent father and husband, doesn't realize the pain of loneliness he subjects his family to for the sake of a blooming career. But Nick has his own secrets, equally as devastating as Leah's, and dares not share the truth.

Kane Lambert is a famous but extraordinarily reclusive author writing under a pen name. Kane met Leah in college, taking her on a date that promises to destroy her life seventeen years later. Kane's secrets reveal treachery, frighteningly dangerous. Obsessed with Leah, Kane's determined to have her as his own, no matter the cost.

WAIT THE MORNING LIGHT forces the reader to reevaluate the meaning of family, friendship, and relationships of all sorts. Artfully combining the elements of intrigue, suspense, and love, Bonnie Drury reveals the ties that bind the heart. Be prepared for tears of grief and of joy as this wonderful novel tugs at the heartstrings. And truly, no matter how bleak life appears, WAIT THE MORNING LIGHT proves the beauty to be had when the dark night of the soul has passed.

When a face from the past makes an appearance in her life, Leah Scarpelli's world falls apart. Eighteen years ago, Leah dated Kane Lambert one night, a couple of weeks before her wedding to Nick Scarpelli. That night, Kane raped her. Devastated, yet telling no one, Leah proceeded to marry Nick and got on with her life.

Now, all these years later, she has signed a contract to help renowned author, Jeffery Stone, research his next book. Her life is perfect. She has a loving husband and two beautiful teenagers. She loves her job and her life. Then she finds out that Stone is none other than Kane Lambert. When Lambert lays eyes on Leah's son, Renny, he's convinced Renny is his and proceeds to tell Nick about it.

Leah's idyllic life falls apart. In the space of a short time, her loving husband devastated and feeling betrayed, moves out, her children become estranged and even her best friend starts acting funny. Will Leah survive this crisis and be able to bring her family back together? She is heartbroken, but has yet to realize that Nick has a secret of his own that he's been keeping from her all this time. Is her bond with Nick strong enough to weather this storm? As if all that intrigue wasn't enough, now there's death knocking on someone's door....

There's a saying, "It's always darkest before dawn." Bonnie Drury's WAIT THE MORNING LIGHT, shows us just how difficult it can be to wait for that dawn. Drury has penned a wonderfully poignant tale of love and heartbreak. The drama that unravels itself as you read deeper into the book, will have you spellbound and reeling from the impact.

A perfect marriage, a loving couple, an ideal family, a wonderful life... all blown apart with the appearance of a man from the heroine's past. Add to that, a couple of devastating secrets and you have absolutely spellbinding plot. The secondary characters added a wonderful feel to the story. Leah's mom and her teenage kids leave their own impact on the reader. Drury has a wonderful gift for making her characters seem so unfailingly human and so easy to identify with.

Very easy to read and exceptionally well-written, this book will have a strong impact on your heart and mind. Bonnie Drury is an excellent author and charming storyteller. This is one book I would highly recommend to all romance readers!