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Liked It “The chemistry between the two main characters was electric, the sex between them was smokin' hot. Make no mistake this one is erotica, these two get it on in graphic detail, multiple times. |
Didn’t Like It “I started reading Where There’s Smoke with the hope of a fun, paranormal romance. What I found was a story that had a lot of sex and not a strong plot. |
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“I started reading Where There’s Smoke with the hope of a fun, paranormal romance. What I found was a story that had a lot of sex and not a strong plot.
Dani Chapman wrote this review Saturday, September 22, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
What I don’t like is when there is sex acts and no romantic feeling behind it. It really bothers me. I didn’t feel any romance in this book. I didn’t like Chance and his ‘so called agenda’.
Where There’s Smoke is a book for those who are 21+.”
“Check out my review and two teasers here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2012/07/disappointmentville-good-girl-series.html”
Jess @ From Me to You ... Book Reviews wrote this review Friday, July 6, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The chemistry between the two main characters was electric, the sex between them was smokin' hot. Make no mistake this one is erotica, these two get it on in graphic detail, multiple times.
Viari Rose wrote this review Sunday, May 27, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
How can it get any better than that? Enter Chance's brothers, which I have to got a desire to know more about! The meddling demons and the forbidden interaction with Destiny and the mortal's around her rounded out the story perfectly. I though the story line itself was quite original and different than anything I have read recently, and it was a breathe of fresh air. The story moved along at quite a fast pace, I never thought it was moving too slow or fast, but at the perfect speed. This story is told in alternating points of view, so you to be pulled into the story though the eyes of Destiny and Chance.
Destiny... is a very complex and enduring character, yet her story is heartbreaking at times.”
“***original review posted at Romancing Rakes For The Love of Romance***
Kati R wrote this review Wednesday, May 2, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
They say Texas is hotter than hell and well, I've never been to hell but this Texas girl can attest to the fact that it's almost hot all year round.
For demon in training Destiny Carter, she's been kicked out of hell and has one week to corrupt a soul. The soul ends up being one, Chance Bellew: sexy cowboy. Things heat up fast as in some inappropriate touching in a bar the first time they meet each other. This definitely starts off with a bang! *wink wink*
Chance has other things in mind. He knows what Destiny is or what she plans on becoming. He in turn has one week to show her that hell and becoming a demon isn't what it's cut out to be. The only problem is, he can't get caught up in the attraction. One wrong move and he could end up giving up his soul to her, leaving his fellow nephilim (Hunter, Dillon and Ryder) to their own devices.
One week. That's all it takes to tip the scales between good and evil. One week to flirt, seduce and play dirty to get the other person to cave in. One week to make the other person want to exchange their soul for everything. Easy peasy right? WRONG.
Destiny struggles with her past and getting to know her neighbors as well as getting an unwanted BFF. At first she's reluctant to let anyone in. After all, wouldn't you if your mother left you at the store when you were six promising to come back?
Chance has never let himself get near any of the souls he's trying to save, much less get intimate with them. Not Destiny. There's something sexy about this broken woman that draws him in. The more they fool around, the harder it is for him to not drive himself into her.
Between keeping their real identities from each other, finding a way to take each other's soul and giving into the physical attraction but not into the emotional, Destiny and Chance must find a way to tip the scales in their respective favor.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
Every part of her became a part of him. He wanted her totally and completely etched in his mind forever. He didn't ask himself how he could feel so strongly about Destiny. He didn't ask because he was afraid of the answer, and to admit what he felt could destroy them both.
OVERALL: I've never read Karen Kelley before but this won't be my last. Where have you been hiding Ms. Kelley? Or better yet, where have I been hiding? This is a sexy, steamy and 'oh my god I've got to put it down before I combust' kind of read. Confession: I put this book down 8 times because my face was getting a little warm. Between the dirty talk (oh my stars! there's a lot of dirty talk), the totally inappropriate touching and the actual deed itself, this girl was hot and bothered. (TMI) Throw in four sexy nephilim (the offspring of human women with angel baby daddy's) who walk a fine line while saving souls, answering prayers and saving animals, a rowdy, smoky bar and a demon in training and you've got one hell of an unputdownable putdownable read. Yes, I just contradicted myself. I wanted to keep reading but it was just too sexy to do it in one sitting. I'm looking forward to Chance's fellow nephilim: Hunter, Ryder and Dillon getting their own stories.
***review copy provided by Kim (SOS Aloha) and Netgalley***”
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Romance Novel Junkies wrote this review Friday, April 13, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
BRIEF SUMMARY
Destiny is at a bar looking for her next soul because she needs to meet her quota. When she spots the lone cowboy sitting in the bar she figures it's a done deal but later wonder who's seducing who. But what she doesn't know is that that lone cowboy has his own agenda.
THOUGHTS
This was a enjoyable read from the start, middle and end. As this is a paranormal erotica, I have to commend the author on a mouth watering and thrilling first chapter and story. The first chapter sets the pace for the rest of the book physically and gives insight on what you can look forward to.
I love the setting and Texas feel to this paranormal. I wasn't craving a cowboy but Chance won me over. Chance and Destiny meets in a bar, they both have the same goal, with different agendas as one is a demon and the other an angel. Although they are total opposite, the one thing that is undeniable, is their fiery sexual chemistry. I didn't have a problem with Chance's character as he sets his plans in to motion to seduce Destiny. Destiny's character has a lot to sort out as she battles with whom she is becoming as well as finishing her quota to get where she needs to go; but she and Chance did not count on love.
The paranormal aspect of the story was ok for me in the beginning, as much is being explained about who and what Chance and Destiny really are. However, once the core of the story was reached and a villain is presented, it woke me up a bit. The villain was an interesting character whose connection to one of the characters was an unexpected surprise and added a nice climax to the story.
Last but not least, the sexy trio of friends and supporting characters of the story. The sexy trio consists of Ryder, Dillion & Hunter. They are Chance's friends and connected to who he really is. There is nothing more exciting than a group of sexy men grouped together with their own unique characteristics within a story. I'm looking forward to their story as well. LeAnn, Destiny's friend was such a lovable character and I will admit that the ending that she got did bring a tear to my eye. You can't go wrong with a teary eye reunion. I impatiently wait for other books in the series. If they are anything like this book I can’t wait to be satisfied.
Length: 304 pages
Storyline: GOOD
Enjoyment: GOOD
Intimacy Level: D.R.I.P (don't read in public) / SPICY
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