This fourth installment of Geissinger's Night Prowler series was an entertaining read. This is the first book that I have read by Geissinger and I am definitely going to go back and read the first three so that I have a fuller understanding of the world and characters that she has created. The guilt and anguish that Ember carries with her at such a young age is handled well and doesn't fall into the cliched angst that you find in some younger characters.
The self sacrificing Christian, who is a protector of his people,seems to be a good match for Ember although they face many obstacles. There's a lot of back and forth between Ember and Christian, but I would have liked for Ember to be a slightly stronger willed young woman. She has survived and overcome quite a bit, which has understandably caused her to become introverted and cautious of others, but a little fire in her gut would have been nice too. Ember's situation is one of those where you just have to ask yourself what your possible reaction would have been and I do understand the instinct to just keep your head down and try not to draw attention to yourself; which was probably the best choice for a young girl in her situation. This is a good read and I will be continuing with the series.
Happy Reading!
Monica
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
Six years after a shocking tragedy left her emotionally and physically scarred, Ember Jones lives a life of quiet isolation in Barcelona. Determined to keep her troubled past a secret, she keeps her head down and her heart locked up tight. Until the day a beautiful, mysterious stranger walks into her life, and her carefully controlled world is shattered forever.
Christian McLoughlin is unlike anyone Ember has ever met. Wealthy, cultured, and utterly charismatic, he also has dark secrets of his own. They succumb to the undeniable pull between them and embark on a passionate affair, but things turn explosive when the truth about Christian and the reason he came to Barcelona is exposed. As their dark pasts collide, the two unlikely lovers find themselves caught in a web of danger and deceit that neither of them might survive.
The Edge of Darkness, where hunter becomes hunted, no one can be trusted, and love is the most dangerous game of them all.
About the Author:
J.T. Geissinger’s debut novel, Shadow’s Edge, was published in 2012 and was a #1 Amazon US and UK bestseller in fantasy romance and romance series. She has been nominated for the prestigious RITA® award from the Romance Writers of America for best paranormal romance for her second book in the Night Prowler series, Edge of Oblivion.
A life-long lover of reading and a self-professed “book addict,” she didn’t realize her dream of writing a novel until a milestone birthday forced her to take stock of her goals in life. Always believing the right time to commit to putting pen to paper would magically announce itself, it took waking up one cold January morning with a shiny new zero as the second number in her age to kick start her determination.
Starting on that very day, she wrote what would become Shadow’s Edge in a little over four months and submitted it to several literary agents. Nothing happened. Thinking that was the end of that but by no means willing to give up on her dreams of being published, she began work on a second manuscript.
Then, during a trip to Italy in honor of their 10th wedding anniversary and the honeymoon she and her husband never took, she received an email that would change her life. It was from an agent, Marlene Stringer of Stringer Literary, and it contained the three words every aspiring author longs to hear: “I loved it.”
Marlene sold the manuscript to Montlake Romance who published it six months later. Hitting the #1 Amazon bestseller lists within weeks of publication, Shadow’s Edge was book one of the Night Prowler novels. Book two, Edge of Oblivion, was published in October 2012 and will be followed by Rapture’s Edge in June 2013, and Edge of Darkness in fall 2013. There are six books total planned for the series.
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ReplyDeleteI actually listened to the first book in the series and I loved it. I found it unique and,intriguing. I loved it and on Audible, i felt as if i was there in the story. I highly recommend. I'd love to be able to get the rest on Audible and later i would definitely buy the books.
ReplyDeleteI haven't listened to an audio book in a LONG time, I may have to give one a try again. Thanks for stopping by and commenting Angela!
Deletei am reading this now it is really good so far i am 47% and i cant seem to stop reading it thanks for the giveaway denise smith denise226@verizon.net
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