Gotta love a happy ending even if it took 4 books ...
582643
Gotta love a happy ending even if it took 4 books to get there! Great story, crazy family. The love between the characters comes out even when they're trying to figure out their lives and how they all fit together. I'd recommend these books to my friends and gladly discuss them with them. Great story line and great ending. Hurray for Finn and Gabriella.
4694058
This was an excellent way to finish up a truly wonderful series!  While it was full of happy endings, there was enough "meat" in there to keep it from feeling like a fluffy and unsatisfying snack.  I'm still going to keep my fingers crossed for eventual spin-offs/prequels/ or anything else from this amazing world Ms. Host created; but, I feel like I can finish this story up with a big smile on my face even if it is the last I hear about Caszandra, Kaoren, and the rest of the crew. Thanks again to the author, can't wait to see what is next!
3815812
I prefer light hearted fantasy and happy endings The uncertainty of outcomes and intensity level near the end left me uneasy. K.C. did a super  job of leading me down a scarier, more unpredictable path than I am accustomed.  I  like that the first two books had actual endings that didn't suspend me in limbo with the hope that unanswered questions might be resolved in later books.
4798674
I REALLY like this series.... I have had to reread the series in between releases just to make me happy while I wait for the next installment.
4732456
So in love with this series. I read them all & finally a book series with a perfect ending.
3868911
I enjoyed these four books. There was lots of love, romance, and drama. I enjoyed that I could finish each book in a few hours. Great series!
3408563
The first two in this series were brilliant but this rounded out the series to a happy ending, instead of chasing all it was capable of. Don't get me wrong, this is a *good* book, I guess I'd just been expecting and hoping for more.
4205271
I don't know why but it's always hard for me to write a review for a book in the series despite the fact that I love the books. Marz is my favorite guy, even though all of them are great.  I think the author made very obvious which is going to be the couple in the fourth novel in the series. If I want to be one hundred per cent honest I will have to admit two things.

One, I want the series to end and at the same time I don't want to. I am dying to know what really happened and who is behind everything, but I love the series so I will be sad to see it end and I don't  want to.
All the guys are great and I want to see them getting what they deserve as well as their happy ending. One full length novel is on the works and two novellas are coming, so I will have plenty of time with the guys and their gals.

What I like in the series is that the girls have guts and aren't running scared with every bad thing that happens.

Two, I want a M/M book in the series, but I think that won't happen. I just got this feeling while I was reading the story. Also I think (though it's completely silly and it has zero chance of been truth) that someone who dies in this book isn't dead and he is faking it. Maybe I am hoping that if he is alive he will be the big villain or that he will find redemption.
2724901
I have enjoyed the Lucky Harbor series.  The first three about the sisters and the inn (that turns into a B&B/spa) were really good.  This, being the 4th book.... well...  it is hard to continue a series when the main characters were sisters and all three found love.  In this 4th installment of the series, we get a new trio to read about....  Mallory, Amy, and Grace.  Three woman with the love of chocolate form a friendship (and create a chocoholic group) after one evening being trapped in the local diner from a vicious storm.

The first of the these three for the series is about Mallory, a good girl looking to step outside of that reputation and live a little.  With a so-called string of "Mr. Right's" not panning out, she is looking for a "Mr. Wrong", and lands in the grasp of no other than....  "Mysterious Cute Guy", or so that is what he is called.  We learn that his name is Ty Garrison, an ex-Navy SEAL paramedic.  He is in Lucky Harbor temporarily as he heals from a serious injury.  He suffers a slight case of PTSD and keeps to himself, but becomes attracted to Mallory, the nurse.

Not to offer too much of the story, I should point out that this story lacked the oomph that the previous three books held.  Of course, there is some humor, sexual tension, and secrets to be revealed from both main characters.  Fully understanding the reasons for their actions was not as strong as it should be as well as what made the connection stick.  The story was cute, but not attention-grabbing (meaning:  I was able to walk away from the book from time to time), and some of the additional characters that were mentioned regarding Ty and his job were vague, at best.  I did enjoy the setting, the people, and the conclusion.  I will be looking forward to the next book about Amy and Matt.  With all of these books being stand-alone, I know that the stories improve since I accidentally went from the 3rd book to the 6th book (which I really enjoyed), and then back to the 4th book.  That being said....  it really is not Ms. Shalvis' best work, but it was not all that bad, either.
3727380
It is always so hard to say goodbye to a much loved series so I typically go into a a final book with much trepidation, and THE SHARPEST BLADE was no exception. That being said, I was largely happy with the way things turned out, minus the very rushed ending. I'm a big advocate for epilogues, and I definitely feel like this would have been one of the books that would have largely benefited from one. Don't get me wrong, I was very satisfied with the ending, and it was really what I had hoped for. It's just you are still on the edge of your seat until the very last few pages, and it left me feeling more wrung out than content as there wasn't really any time for the ending to sink in. I guess I'm just wishing there had of been more time to savor and enjoy things.

In my previous review I had stated that I was torn between the two men in McKenzie's life, but early on I realized that I was actually pretty decided that I wanted her to end up with Aren. Unfortunately as luck would have it, it also became apparent early on that things would not be so cut and dry with who she would end up with, in fact, it was left open until the very end. That being said, I realize that the choice couldn't have been easy without cheapening things due to the circumstances of the bond between her and Kyol, but it didn't make the frustration any easier for this reader. To make matters worse, I almost feel guilty for choosing Aren as Kyol felt everything clear as day through the bond. I mean it's bad enough to see someone you love wanting to be with someone else, but to actually feel it would be awful. However, the biggest reason that I felt Kyol was the wrong choice for her was, when push comes to shove, he will always choose duty over her. While honorable, that doesn't exactly mean the best thing for her. But putting that aside, it was really enjoyable to see it all play out, and as for who she winds up in the end, you'll just have to read to find out.

Fans of the series will be pleased with THE SHARPEST BLADE as it wraps up the trilogy nicely. And for those who haven't discovered this amazingly unique urban fantasy series yet, I say, well what are you waiting for. You'll want to snatch these right up. Trust me, you won't regret it.
3889475
After reading books 1 & 2 some time ago, I just got books 3 & 4.  I binge-read book 3 in 2 days ( on the beach @ Long Beach, of course)  I am so glad I have book 4 already to see what happens next!
806538
Love this series... been waiting a long time for the 3 book I'm starting to Lose hope
1439630
I think I got the third book in this series free, so, read it, loved it, and bought the first two books! These stories are so well written that you can start with any of them, and understand what all is going on, without it being irritatingly redundant. But if you're like me, and do read the third book first, I wanted all the details that I'd missed, and the whole story of those who were already happily together! So I read the first two, and then the third one again! This was a great story, of wonderful people, who were Meant to Be. And even with the spoiler I had, I loved the story. Now I'm dying for book four!?!?
928153
The first and the second books are great, the third book is good until the end, I wanted a happy ending!!!! : (
3620759
Good reading, all four books. Book 4 leaves you hanging just a bit but with luck the next stage of adventures should catch us up. Looking forward to it. Another positive note is the length of each book. I enjoy reading and when I am able to read a good book for a longer period it makes me feel like I know all of the characters extremely well and that I have accomplished something fun. All around good reading, Michael. Thanks.

Carlton
4005217
A great and satisfying ending to an amazing series of books.  Every time I turned the next page, I prayed it wasn't the last one.  You don't even need me to tell you it's fantastic if you have already read the first seven books.  I'm incredibly saddened that I won't be able to read about these amazing characters anymore but, the book leaves a satisfying ending for all of them. (A little sad but hell, when has Deadlocked been a cheery set of books.)
1644589
What a fun read...if you don't continue on to the second book. You have a happy ending. That works for me.