Are you a lover of series novels or is your life so
crazy that you can’t commit to a 3-book, 4, 5 or more book series? The other
problem with series is that there are so MANY awesome books out there it’s hard
to choose. That’s me. My TBR pile is ginormous and there are so many fabulous authors
and books and genres I like to read. It’s difficult to squeeze in all those
books.
Many authors do write series because they have a
bigger story to tell and because readers love series. Most are stand-alone
books so if a readers pops into the middle of the series, they won’t be lost.
They can still enjoy the book even if they don’t read the entire series. And at
the same time, those devoted readers who have read each book in order won’t get
bored with long repeated sections of previous book’s backstory. It does take a
talent to write a good series. A good stand-alone book series is not like some
TV shows like LOST, where, if you haven’t started watching from the first
episode, forget it. Wait until it comes out in DVD and watch the whole season.
Otherwise, you’ll never catch up.
Damned and Defiant is the third
book of my Demon’s in Exile series and even if you haven’t read the first two
books, it is a stand-alone story. You don’t need the first two books to enjoy
this read. This reviewer agrees: Reviews by Molly
My Review:
Kathy Kulig is a highly talented author and I am pleased I had the chance to review this book. It was filled with amazingly created paranormal elements, characters that grab your heart, and a plot line that will grip you til the end. I wasn’t sure how I would do with reading this book, being the 3rd in the series, but it’s quite easy to follow.
Kathy Kulig is a highly talented author and I am pleased I had the chance to review this book. It was filled with amazingly created paranormal elements, characters that grab your heart, and a plot line that will grip you til the end. I wasn’t sure how I would do with reading this book, being the 3rd in the series, but it’s quite easy to follow.
Dante’s
character is hot! A demon and sexy…oh yea, baby! I loved his character. He was
torn between loving a mortal woman and doing his duty as an immortal demon by
returning to his dimension. He’s fallen in love with his home, his horses and
his surroundings, but his Demoness has told him he has to return to Anartia
soon. He only gets to take two things from his current life on Earth with him
and he chooses his horses. But, it’s not where his heart his. His defiant heart
is somewhere where it really shouldn’t belong.
Haley was left
in the desert months ago, where she doesn’t remember what happened. All she
knows is she’s in love (and in lust!) with Dante. She has no idea he’s a
demon….at least at first. When she quickly falls deeper for him, she finds out
he’s leaving. Can she convince him to let her change…..or give up his
immortality for a life with her?
Watching these
two together was sizzling hot! Their attraction is beyond breathtaking! The
passion between was scorching. You’ll really need a nice tall glass of iced
water when you read this novel. Watching the feelings flow through Dante was
awesome. I could feel his conflicting emotions as if they were my own. And
Haley…well, she was one stubborn Sha Warrior, as she’s known to the Drones.
With this 4 Book
worthy novel, you’ll be taken on the ride of your life, hoping these two
finally come to their senses and grab what’s right in front of them. Ms.
Kulig’s writing style sucks you into the heart of the story, and by the end of
the book, you’re instantly ready for more! I can’t wait to see what’s going to
happen next for the Drones…..as much as I hated secondary characters Valdon and
Natesa, I really would love to see them again in another book! Great job, Ms.
Kulig….you’ve gained a new fan!
So here are just a “few” series
favorites I’ve read recently. Either at least one or more or all in that series
I’ve read or am reading. You'll see I like a variety from erotic romance to
romantic suspense to thrillers, Sci fi and more. What series have you read recently
or are reading? Please feel free to PIMP your own work with links.
Joyce Lamb – True series
Larissa Ione – Demonica Nalini Singh – Psy-Changlelings
Virginia Kantra – Children of the Sea
Maria V. Snyder - Study Series
Lora Leigh – Feline Breeds, Elite Ops
Lee Childs – Jack Reacher
Maya Banks - Sweet
Barry Eisler – John Rain
Autumn Jordon - C.U.F.F.
Alyssa Day – Warriors of Poseidon
Caridad Pineiro – Sin Hunters, The Calling
Susan Sizemore – Prime
Sherrilyn Kennyon – Dark Hunters
JR Ward – Black Dagger Brotherhood
Janet Evanovich – Stephanie Plum
Dan Brown – Robert Langdon
J.K. Rowlings – Harry Potter
EL James – 50 Shades
Suzanne Collins – The Hunger Games
Bob Mayer – Area 51
Orson Scott Card – Ender’s Game
Barry Eisler – John Rain
Cindy Spencer Pape - The Gaslight Chronicles
Christine d'Abo - Long Shots, Eternal Bonds
1-800-DOM-Help (Ellora’s Cave multi-authors)
Cougar Challenge (EC multi-authors)
Cris Anson –Dance
Cerise Deland, Desire Holt – Nemesis
Regina Carlysle – High Plains Shifters
Amber Skyze - Freedom Fantasies
Ann Jacobs –Lawyers in Love
Stephanie Julian – Lucani Lovers
Lynn LaFleur – Men with Tools
Joey W. Hill – Nature of Desire
Laurann Dohner – New Species
Buckin’ Bull Rider – Cassandra Carr
And many, many more….
Here’s your chance to share your favorites and authors to pimp your own series with LINKs.
5 comments:
You listed many of my favs. I'd also add Maya Bank's KGI series. Love it!
That's one I want to check out. Thanks NJ.
Thanks for the mention, Kathy. My new series is title C.U.F.F. and deals with an elite team of U.S, Marshals dealing with felony crimes on U.S. soil. The first is 'Seized By Darkness' and is out on AMazon and B&N. The second has a planned 2013 spring release.
I love reading series books that read also as a stand alone, and I that is what I write. A few of my favorite series authors are Suz Brockman (Navy Seals) and Roxanne St Clare (Bullet Catchers) and new authors Rita Henuber (Coast Guard) and Anne Marie Becker (MindBenders).
Thanks Autumn. I love your books. Couldn't remember the name of the series. Bad me. I'll make the change. :)
Thanks Cris, a few I haven't heard of. I loved Punishment and Mercy, looking forward to the next one. :) These are books I've read over time. I read whenever I get a chance.
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