Absolutely great first book in series
597922
I loved this book it had everything I love humor, interesting characters and dogs. Especially the dogs. Highly recommend it
562997
A fantastic first book in the Immortal Descendants series. It hooks you right from the beginning. All the characters care superbly written, not just the main ones. When you reach the end you will want to know more about Adam and Ava and Ringo, as well as many others, almost as much as you want to learn more about Saira and Archer. Looking forward to the rest of this series!
4341620
This is an awesome book, the first book in this series by an author that I was not familiar with, but I am glad that I took the time to read her story and absolutely loved this book.  I hope that she will write more in this series.
1050728
Really really liked this first book in the series.  Great character development and an excellent story.  It did slow down a bit in the second effort...Maybe it was because the main character had settled in and turned into your more common character in the second book...if that makes sense.  But this first book is a great read and one of the most unique and best I've read in this genre.
3853391
I was so excited to hear that Kelley started a new series, and this one sounded remarkable.  I dove into it not long after it arrived and only came up for air when I had to.  It's just that fantastic.

With a first book in a series, I knew that there was going to be a lot of world-building.  I expected it and I wasn't disappointed.  From Olivia's posh life to when she has nothing but the clothes on her back to Cainsville, a picturesque town with a lot of secrets, the attention to details by Armstrong bring each scene to life.

There are quite a few characters and not all of them are introduced in Omens.  I'm looking forward to meeting Olivia's birth father, who is currently in prison.  Many characters just cameo'd and their actions didn't make a lot of sense to me, which I'm hoping is revealed in an upcoming installment. I like the premise of Olivia having a talent for Omen's and how she starts to know who she is and come into her own.  But, while Armstrong gave a few answers, by the end, I had more questions.

Page-turning, rich in suspense, impeccable character development and amazing world building, I couldn't get enough.  I need more and I fear it will be a long wait for the next one! While I couldn't stand Gabriel at first, the lawyer helping Olivia find out what really happened to the murders her birth parents were accused of, by the end, I found him charming, yet dangerous.  I can't wait to see what those two get into next! Highly recommend!
3411074
This great new series beginning caught my eye first with a beautiful cover and being curious had to read the blurb.  I was intrigued and had to read more so I bought the book and it lived up to everything I hoped.  I loved it from first to last and couldn't put it down. The story was well thought out and flowed well throughout.

I loved the idea that someone who wasn't a young and pretty 20something could still be seen as desirable and attractive to a man who was obviously handsome (thanks to those fabulous shifter genes) and well off. The characters are well described and come across as real in the way that you could almost see them on any street any where. The other people in the book also seem real not just words on a page and the sense of family is a wonderful thread all the way through.

The intrigue and danger that comes is just as cleverly woven in and not just dumped in and helps to introduce another intriguing character and thread that shows that friendship can come in unlikely places. This suspense thread is something that is obviously going to keep weaving its way through the series and come in different forms for each brother.

The love that grows between the Anna and Cade not instantaneous even though they are destined mates and that growth and slow getting to know each other  is reflected in the love and acceptance of both hers and his family and the parents of the siblings who are both so different themselves. It gives a different slant on shifter stories which makes it a refreshing change of pace. It is a great first story by a new author and I am sure looking forward to the next one in the series - Simon. and his cover is awesome too
4172539
I loved the first in this series (it was one of my top 2015 reads) and this one actually exceeded my already high expectations. I got the audible companion to this kindle read and the narrator was also excellent.

I just love Sean Denton ... he's down to earth, thoroughly believable and has you rooting for him at every turn. The plot is so well crafted and is almost a snapshot of the current day with racial tension and neo-nazi's playing a predominant role in the story line which weaves together wonderfully with the release of a young woman who has served time for a horrific crime which took place on the estate where much of the story is set. The result is a well paced and totally riveting yarn which meant that I couldn't leave it alone whilst also wishing it didn't have to end.

The characters in this story are well drawn and complex, particularly Chloe and DCI Nasir Khan, (I hope to see more of them in future books).

This is a brilliant, brilliant series from a brilliant writer - I want more, and quickly please Helen Cadbury. 5 big juicy unreserved stars!!
3612572
What a great first novel !  I can't wait until the next one in this series comes out next year.
1405686
A great first book in a "fantasy" series in a modern but magical world. I loved the threading of their world to ours, and I found the reality of their situations much more believable than other popular series of the genre. I appreciate the realism the same way I appreciate Charlaine Harris' world in the Sookie Stackhouse novels. Loved this book, stoked to read the next.
3079819
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great story, and it kept me guessing all the way through. Loved the depth of the back stories. Outstanding first book. Looking forward to your next book.
3523446
I was given an ARC for a fair and honest review.

I loved this book.  What a great start to the series!!  I can't wait until the next ones.

We have a man who thinks the worst about himself and a woman who is at war with herself, and all kinds of conflicting feelings.  I love how you can't tell who is really playing games, and whose feelings are genuine.  I'm not a fan of super predictable books that I can figure out 10 pages in what's going to happen, so this was amazingly refreshing.  Can't wait for the next!
570266
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was one that I really didn't want to put down. Many chores got delayed because of it. I was very pleasantly surprised at how well written and proofed it was. As we all know, many of the ebooks have multiple errors that tend to distract. Not so with his books. It was exciting and thought provoking. Being the first in a series, it leaves you wanting more, yet it stops at a place that will give you the option of going to the next book in the series or moving on. I, personally, cannot wait for the entire series to come out. At which time, I will buy them all and feed my readers thirst. Enjoy fellow readers
2271241
FANTASTIC first in the series novel that is not only a love story but also a very real look into the lives of our men and women in emergency services, including the unsavory types who sometimes find their way into their ranks. Fired Up is filled with many emotions and just the right amount of suspense and I was hooked from the very first page. I look forward to more from Amy Briggs and The Brotherhood of District 23 series.
1026756
Great first book in this fun series that I read out of sequence and still enjoyed very much. Corpse magnet, Laura, is on her own in this first book written before Gerry joins her on her misadventures. She's a funny, sarcastic, unpredictable character who takes up sleuthing when a dead body turns up in her apartment. More than a little motivation, that's for sure! Several secondary characters add interest along with more than a little sleaze as Laura sets out alongside Detective Inspector Jeff Gibbons to find out whodunit. I'm not going to tell you that, of course, or reveal how Laura figures it out. You need to read this book and have the fun doing that for yourself
3197358
If I could call a book stunning, I would call this book stunning.  It was a truly fantastic start to a great series.  It was fast paced and interesting without feeling rushed.  I came to care for all of the characters almost instantly; the connection to them was just THERE and wasn't forced.  I loved this book and pretty much just devoured it, and then had to go and buy the next book in the series because I had to know what happened next.
4208184
Absolutely loved this book! I have several tried and true authors and Ms. Mayhue has just become another favorite. The book was fast paced for the most part and did not bog down in overly elaborate descriptions or long drawn out conflicts. I believe this was her first published novel(?) and can only imagine how much better the next in the series will be.

Cate was a very likeable character who progressed (a little too) rapidly from a doormat to a strong, fearless, woman.  I would have enjoyed more detail in that process.

Conner was also mostly believable and only a little one dimensional.

The plot moved along quickly and kept my attention.  The secondary characters were great and I look forward to their stories as well.  All in all I would rate this five stars even if it wasn't her first book.
3810156
Great first book in the series. Defoe Troy leaves you wanting more!