Good story line, but far from her best
596854
Gentle Warrior could have been a great book, but it got lost several times. Elizabeth started off great, then became this super submissive weak woman. The ending took forever to get to and one of the bad guys never gets punished. Oh, and Geoffry (Elizabeth's husband) punishes her with no food or water until she apologizes, and they still have sex every night because she can't get enough of him. Huh???
4460165
I've read some good books by this author, but this one was not one of her best.  It took me a long time to finish it because I kept reading other books instead, then coming back to it.  I liked the hero Dante, but the heroine Tanyalee (nicknamed Taffy) was too flighty and zany (not in a good way) for me.  I also thought the plot dragged until you were well into the book.  Sorry, this one just didn't do it for me.
2130634
Not her best story.  Doc and Lew are great characters but this book was lacking in story line and substance.
2385151
I like her style and story line.  Just a bit slow at times.  Just didn't grab me in that "can't put the book down" way.
1439651
This is my first book by this author. The story line was excellent with many twists and turns. The problems I had were with the language. I understand that writers like to use historical talk, but the "cant" talk made it hard to follow and understand quite a bit through the story. I found myself skimming over passages, unable to read the exact words due to this. I also wasn't impressed with Royce through the story. His actions towards Bethany before the marriage and after, as well as his attitude to Eleanor. None of that rang true or showed any real feelings for Bethany. I'll try more from this author, I just wasn't impressed with this one book.
Patti Wissore
1161435
Cute story, but not near as funny, as hot, nor as memorable as her other books.  I'd give it a 3 1/2 stars if that was possible.  I'll definitely keep reading her though.
722779
First of all; I have read most of Abbi Glines book and have loved them all, until now. Don't get me wrong, this book is good, but just not up to par with the others books of hers, that I've read in the past. I loved the way he took care of his siblings. He made sure they got what they needed the most, like food, a good education, and most of all his love and support. I think his mother should have been thrown behind bars a long time ago, for child abandonment & child neglect. That woman was a real nasty piece of work!

I also felt the angst That Preston went through, having to resort to selling his body for money in order to support his siblings. What he should have done instead, is document all the crap his mother did while she had those kids in her house. The excessive drinking, bringing strange men into her home, the smoking, and even when she'd take off for days on end. All the authorities would have to do is interview these children, to know that this wasn't a very good enviroment for these kids.

As far as Preston & Amanda go...he treated her like dirt. He takes her virginity like a crazed animal, and then never remembers it? How sad for Amanda, but yet she still chases after him? She really needs help...

I also think she forgave him way to easily, and the ending was a little disappointing to me, too.

Would I recommend this book? Probably, yes. It wasn't all that bad, there were some really tender touching moments a long the way. Plus, I think I might be a little harder on the author, because I have read her other books first and expected more.
3105402
While this was a wonderful book, it did not keep me as interested as the others. I have read all her books and this was not up to the others.
1395319
I usually give Nora 5's for her books, but this one is not nearly as good as her current reads.  Did not know this was a reprint of one of her earlier novels until later.  The story line was weakly developed as were the characters.  She is a finer writer than this now.
3324049
While I enjoyed reading the book, it wasn't one of her better books. Not one I would read a second time as I have done with many of her other books.
4479197
Don't get me wrong, I like her Lords of the Underworld series and Angels of the Dark series but she is struggling here.  I did like the basic story line but it wasn't one of those books that you just can't put down.  I did finally finish it but mercy me something just isn't right in Gena land.
3184611
Dissapointed in the storyline , she has and can do much better. Didn't even finish this book. Have read dozens of her books but this wasn't her best!
2693711
Not nearly as good as her first two. Not a bad read, but just not the suspense of the others.
4920891
I have read all of this series and of all the books, this was my least favorite. Although the storyline was clever, the conclusion was just too neat and, without giving away any info, there were definitely loose ends or non disclosure with Brandy, the head of the team.
 I didn't get a child-like vibe from Amy in the previous books when she was involved. Also, and this is just a personal preference, the use of the term Daddy was not comfortable for me, even if the character was nurturing and protective. Amy does not have a particularly good relationship with her parents and they are part of the book, so I would say that it just was not my taste.
2907918
I'd give all the rest of her books 5 stars, I love them, and while this one is good, its not as great as it could have been. The overall story in the series didn't advance much, her love life became even more complicated, and the entire book seemed to revolve around the evidence pointing at her becoming a wereleopard, though as was said earlier in the series, she seems to be immune to actually having that happen. Its still a good read, I love all the lycanthrope info, but I missed the normal mystery to solve that just didn't seem to be present in this book.
2609187
I have read her many, many books, and this was one of the ones I can not really give an awesome recommendation. It was lacking something. It just was not up to her writing standard.
683578
While I've enjoyed her other "death by" novels, this one seemed put together quickly and didn't t have the same flair I was accustomed to. The storyline was a little far fetched. The ending, while suspenseful, could have been better written. The character of the murderer and his mother were so quick to appear with very little descriptive and then the next thing you know, the story is over.  I would have liked to have seen more substance to their characters. I was also disappointed in the innuendo of the relationship with Petra and Mattheus.  It didn't make sense.  The actions amounted to nothing.  It would have been better to leave it out, or create something that actually took place.