Unexpected twist but loved anyway
595892
Okay first let me say I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down. It is a very emotional book but left me with a lot of questions!!

Both Delilah and Abel lived through tragedies that brought them together. Lie was trying to forget her past and change herself while Abel accepted his but lived with guilt. Brock was part of Lie's past so we see him through her memories. The most confusing part is the ending and epilogue. I got totally lost and didn't understand why Brock got one fate but James didn't get the same, which in my opinion he should have. I would have liked a little more explanation as to what was going on. I still give it 5 stars and definitely have a book hangover now.
501106
This one had some great twist I was so not expecting which made for a great story. Love getting to see how Evan and Gemma's relationship grow.
4629148
What I Loved: This is going to sound odd but this book was nothing like I expected. The story is interestingly twisty and while I could understand what was going on, I never could get ahead of the story. I really enjoyed that aspect of not knowing was coming. Mac is a strong female lead but not overbearingly so. She makes mistakes, she is scared, and she seems very much like a 22 yr old thrown into a situation that she had very little control over. At first when she was described as a 22 yr old barbie looking type of gal, I was set to hate her. By midway through the book, I was rooting for her.

What I Liked: Mac and Jericho's very complicated sarcastic relationship. Jericho is still a character that I am warming up too as I can't quite figure out exactly how he fits in with everything. I don't know if I trust him or not. That being said he was great to read. Vlane wasn't in the story enough but his effect on Mac was astonishing *blush*.

Complaints: None that I won't address in the Audio Review

Audio specific review: The narrator took some getting used too. She made Mac sound older and Jericho sound very grouchy. As I got used to her reading though, I noticed that the pacing was fantastic and the nuances were dead on. So stick with it past the first couple of chapters, you will get used to the voice and tone she uses.

Why I gave it a 4: I would listen/read this book again. This is a great launch to the series and can't wait to read the next one.

Who I would recommend it too: This is an Urban Fantasy novel through and through. There isn't an HEA but you kind of get the idea that someone that has been introduced might be her HEA. I think PNR readers will like it too because of the paranormal aspect.

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2222776
This book had some really interesting twist.  It's very based on India and it's culture but I didn't find it too difficult to understand as a foreigner.  The characters were remarkable.  Each their own real and individual person.  The story jumps around more than I had first wanted, but I quickly adjusted to it.  This quality of the book required me to be more attentive of what was going on and I soon came to love this dynamic.  By the end of the book I was breathless from all that happened.  This book allowed me to examine the small things of life and left me feeling more appreciative of their significance in this world.

I recommend this to all readers!
4629608
Totally not what I thought I was getting - but I loved it nonetheless. I'm a guy who like thrillers and suspense books, horror and sci-fi. I thought I predicted how it was going to unfold, and I was completely wrong. But I stayed with it and really enjoyed it. Mostly would figure it was written for women, but was worth every minute of my time to follow the Rejected Writers on their journey. Very fun characters and Kelman writes with a subtle wit that does not get boring or predictable. I am actually considering buying the follow up. Which is a shock to me!
1500088
Found the book to be a very good read And yet a different twist to the average romance novel Despite the normal climax followed by make up and then happily ever after This story has a combination of twists and turns that makes it that little bit different from every other romance novel but in a good way
68247
Wonderful love story with an OMG twist toward end.  Different approach than usual romance books in that Kayla is not healthy, has a heart condition with doubts of ever finding a man that would love her, then genuine love in a gentlemanly way by Gabe.  Once you think you know where it's going, an unpredicted twist hits that makes you stop in shock and reread to see if you really just read that and then wonder where it's going next because it's not over yet.  Great read, recommend it to all ages.
1741203
This book was recommended to me by another author for whom I read advanced copies. OMG!!! I loved it. I was forewarned that it had a cliffhanger, but so not what I expected. I loved the plot twist of the antic of the hero's father. But I will say no more, you have to read it.
3235399
I loved this story romantic , some suspence and had some twists I wasn't expecting.. the characters were relatable and enjoyable
2280746
Loved it. Had different twist and turns. Very unexpected on all the details when they came together. Will read again in a few months.
3256933
I thought I knew what to expect from story but was I wrong.
WOW!!!
Not to say that I was expecting the same thing but there was a unique twist to this story that I was not expecting and I loved it.
Acat, Chaob and Carlie were just awesome.
Action, drama, suspense, steamy menage lovin and laughter and I loved the HEA poor Acat didn't see that coming....*wink*
Just to put this out there I felt that this book should have been read first and then Ruth's story Human and Freakn'.
2216362
Love the twist that the author put on this book. It amazes me how she approached it from a whole different direction. I love the characters, the way they deal with their difficulties and the new take on an 'old' tale.
4325889
I love this series which I was surprised by, I wanted just a little something to read and wound up in love.
1858354
I learned to love the characters and just when I thought I knew was coming, the author would surprise me.
494754
Wow, this book took me by surprise and a good surprise at that. Shea is a character that you can't help but like and enjoy while questioning her sanity. Hew is a broken and lovable. Together they fix each other and love each other until reality kicks in. This story is beautifully written and I would recommend.
1773315
Loved it, a little different from the usual mystery.
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~Reviewed by SUZANNE & posted at Under the Covers Book Blog

What an unexpected and entirely wonderful surprise! If you follow Under the Covers on Facebook you will have noticed that I have been splashing quotes around for this book for the last couple of weeks, I wanted to share some of my favourite bits of this What a Duke Dares and get everyone else excited about it as well!

Essentially it takes one arrogant duke who doggedly suppresses his feelings due to a difficult childhood and awful parent and throws him at his old childhood friend and the woman who dared turn down his proposal of marriage nine years earlier. The woman in question just happens to be outspoken, eccentric and slightly scandalous, everything he doesnt want in his future duchess. Add a shipwreck, a besotted younger brother and a few London balls full of vicious gossips, then you have What a Duke Dares.

The romance between Cam (the repressed duke) and Penelope (his tormentor) was contentious, full of tension, mainly of the sexual kind and unsaid feelings. This made the book both exciting and threaded through with heat right from the start, but also a frustrating. I very much wanted them both to get over their fears and just be happy together, instead they bickered and have fantastic sex.

This also contained something else that I love; a secondary romance. This took place between Pens younger brother and Cams enemys beloved younger sister. Already you can see disaster brewing. I loved the contrast though between both the romances, Harry and Sophies was sweet and straightforward, the only thing holding the back were their impossible circumstances; a penniless younger son from a notorious family doesnt marry a rich sister of a duke. Whereas Pen and Cam had a carnal, passionate and emotionally complex relationship, but had perfect circumstances, they were already married.

However, as much as I did enjoy it, the reason it is a little shy of 5 stars is that I found at times the pacing to be rather slow, it seemed to take a while for the book to make any progress. This is part of the reason I enjoyed the secondary romance so much, it gave you timeout from the main couple and added some movement to the book. It also did the same thing a lot of other romances do, the hero and heroine didn't come together properly till the last part of the book, all in a large and grand gesture, and suddenly all their problems were solved.

I really enjoyed this book, it managed to surprise me after being a bit underwhelmed by the previous book in this series. It had the right  mix of romance, humour and heat that had me glued to my kindle avidly turning the pages and I highly recommend you give it a try.

*ARC provided by publisher