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“3.5 ★'s

This is the fourth book in the ongoing saga about two warring Vampyr races...one of the dark and one of the light but both forever cursed.

The book I've been waiting for...Nachari's book, the sexy, flirty, sweet, green eyed (of course) Vampyr Wizard that drives all...”

“3.5 ★'s

This is the fourth book in the ongoing saga about two warring Vampyr races...one of the dark and one of the light but both forever cursed.

The book I've been waiting for...Nachari's book, the sexy, flirty, sweet, green eyed (of course) Vampyr Wizard that drives all the women crazy, who has taken under his wing a young, converted Vampyr Wizard, and who sacrificed himself for his race and his king...and this is what I got.

Boy...do I feel cheated!! Why is it that it's always the sexy one of the group's book that just doesn't live up to the hype? I'm always disappointed by something and this one was no different. In fact, this didn't even feel like Nachari's book. It really should've been someone else's with Nachari's storyline going along in the background. That might have been the saving grace.

Don't get me wrong...the book is still interesting, the drama if full on and the characters are just getting more and more developed but if you're looking for romance in this particular book, don't bother. Heck, the main couple don't even meet in person until the eighty-two percent mark and they have literally minutes to "get down to business" or Nachari dies. AND WTH?? TWO SEX SCENES PEOPLE!!

Really, I'm not complaining about the sex, not really...but the romance? Heck to the YES!! Nachari's story was to be the sacred grail to which all the other books paled in comparison but where in the heck was the sexy guy? In Hell, of course, as were we. Bloody hell....I was gutted. (That's my ode to my lovely British friend, Rach...pretty good huh Rach?)

And don't get me started on his destiny, Deanna, because seriously, who in the heck was she? I can't even tell you. There were very few things we knew about her besides the woman could draw, she's from New Orleans and her physical description. That's it. Oh sure, there are a few more pieces to the Deanna puzzle but they were so glossed over that I can't even remember them. And this is a main character!!

Amazingly, we do get to know several of the other characters really well. Namely, Kagen. I would have bet money that his story was next and when I saw the title, Blood Redemption, my mind was whirling with possibilities. In fact, it may still very well be since there is no information out but by the end of the book, I'm pretty sure it will be about Saber, not a brother. Kinda weird, huh?

Speaking of Saber....Wow, if the next book is about him, I'm really keeping my fingers crossed...I don't want to be disappointed again. And even though the concept is not new, I still love when a bad boy gets redeemed and it will be all kinds of crazy. Those Dark Ones will go mad and I can't wait.

And lastly, we have Braden and Kristina...almost fifteen years apart but destined? Really?? This might be a bit of a hard sell especially with all that is going on with Braden. Speaking of which, what in the HELL is going on with him? I hope he keeps a good reign on his hormones because we all know that Kristina can't. Hopefully, their book won't be for a while. I really think we need more of a slow build with those two. And Kristina needs to mature more and maybe, I don't know, come into some amazing Vampyr power so she can redeem herself and hold her own...build her confidence and self worth.

Back to the drama...it was good, it was interesting and it was b-o-r-i-n-g!!! I don't really care what goes on in Hell, I don't care about all the weird demons and I don't care all the different ways they tortured Nachari. I really couldn't stand it and read through it as fast as I could...I mean who really 'likes' to read about that. And gross, gross, gross with him kissing that disgusting Noiro. I don't know which was worse...the kissing or the eating of the little demon. YUCK!

I did like all the interactions with the prior characters that we've come to know and love...or at least like a little and I did love, LOVE, love all the interactions with the brothers...even as weird as some of them were. My favorite scene in the whole book though was the one between Nachari and Napolean. It was sooo touching...I even got a little teary-eyed!

The epilogue was just as unconnected as the rest of the story between Nachari and Deanna. I just didn't feel their all of a sudden "soul deep connection" and I was left with feeling like I really missed out on a great love story. Here's hoping the next story will be better!


Favorite quotes:

♥ “We will suffer together, heal together, or go up in flames together. But you will not bear this alone.”

♥ “You are my heart, Nachari Silivasi. You live here…in my soul.”

♥ “Be all of who are you, and know that your son and I will be right here waiting…always waiting.””

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“I was certainly rather taken by this Highlander.

After enjoying the steamy, emotional rollercoaster that was book one of this series, I immediately snapped up my review copy of HIGHLANDER TAKEN as soon as I spotted it. And I'm certainly glad I did! I positively flew through...”

“I was certainly rather taken by this Highlander.

After enjoying the steamy, emotional rollercoaster that was book one of this series, I immediately snapped up my review copy of HIGHLANDER TAKEN as soon as I spotted it. And I'm certainly glad I did! I positively flew through it; reading up to the 70% mark in the first sitting before I even realized what was happening.

HIGHLANDER TAKEN follows middle Mackenzie brother Kade, who as you may recall, stepped up when Wilkie (hero of the last book) could no longer honour his agreement to enter into an arranged marriage for clan alliance with the Morrisons - not after he'd met the beautiful Roses. So Kade volunteered in his place, which sounds very altruistic, doesn't it? Well, wait until you read his reasons why. :)

Kade was a great hero. He was very misunderstood in the beginning - by everybody, but most especially by his bride-to-be - but he was actually a really nice guy once you got to know him. I'm definitely liking these Highlanders that Miller is dreaming up for us so far. They're a great blend of heart-pounding masculinity, and heart-melting sweetness. And, really, what more can you ask for in your heroes than that?

[span id="freeText10101777899090985576"]Stella was a great heroine, too. Not quite as timid as I thought she was going to be; this lassie had hidden fire! A fire that matched Kade's flame for flame. They were great together, and as with the last book, the heat was certainly on when it came to the bedroom! [/span]

I found the book engaging - mostly just because I really liked the main characters - but actually, the plot itself was quite gentle - especially in the first half. It was more about Kade and Stella getting to know each other and building a trust between them. However, the conflict that arrived in the last quarter of the book was thrilling and definitely made it end with a bang. Quite literally. ;)

4 Stars ★★★1/2
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.”

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“Gwen Frazier comes back to Wilby, Oregon to investigate her friend and mentor's death. Deciding she needs help Judson Coppersmith is sent by a friend to help Gwen. Gwen and Judson has secrets they would like to keep hidden. I loved the way this story played out. I was hooked from the first page...”

“Gwen Frazier comes back to Wilby, Oregon to investigate her friend and mentor's death. Deciding she needs help Judson Coppersmith is sent by a friend to help Gwen. Gwen and Judson has secrets they would like to keep hidden. I loved the way this story played out. I was hooked from the first page until the last.”

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“The author, a firefighter saw a need for change with so many overweight and unhealthy friends in his field. Hebrings some very interesting information to us in this his second book. He covers scientific research facts that show perhaps our present �modern dietetic facts we are all fed aren't all...”

“The author, a firefighter saw a need for change with so many overweight and unhealthy friends in his field. Hebrings some very interesting information to us in this his second book. He covers scientific research facts that show perhaps our present �modern dietetic facts we are all fed aren't all true. He also covers many of the popular diets and why he feels they are not as healthy as directed by general thinking. Do we really need all that dairy, meat and oil to be healthy ? What about in the bedroom ? Will giving up all the protein mess with your love life ? He goes into that, and clears the worry from your mind. There is even a "How to win an argument with a meat eater" chapter. This chapter alone might make many of us change our diets when faced with the truth. You only have one body, and he wants you to take care of it.
Oh boy, get ready for some good eats. The recipes are fabulous and there are over 100 of them. They look amazing and gives you a great variety so your diet doesn't get stale. My teenage daughters already have a list ready to make for the week ahead.
I read book 1 and got a lot of information from it this one has even more to offer. I have seen friends health do complete turn arounds on this diet. To me it seems common sense when you read the fact which eating way is best for the human body. �What we are doing now doesn't seem to be working, people are more overweight, have more health issues and need more medical intervention. Perhaps we can reverse that with just a few changes. Why not try ?”

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