Author: Dawn Kirby
Series: Serenity Series (#1)
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Twisted Core Press L.L.C
Release Date: April 2013
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
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Blurb/Synopsis: Leah has locked away secrets her entire life; secrets from her friends, secrets from her mother. To Leah they were simply quirks. Little things she couldn't explain...phenomenal senses, light sensitivity, the ability to read people using their unique scents.
The darkest secret of all was hidden inside Leah. A secret her mother, Mia was determined to keep silent. Trusting an old friend with her daughter's safety, Mia kept Leah's secret well-guarded. A vow made long ago never to let the monster that took Leah's father step foot in their daughter's life again.
In a fit of revenge fueled by years of jealousy, Mia's secret is revealed, throwing Leah's life into a free fall. A trail of blood and bodies soon follow Leah wherever she goes.
Leah is suddenly thrust into a world she never knew existed; A world as fascinating as it is deadly. Beings foreign to her step in to protect her. As Raine takes his place beside her, he is forced to face a few secrets of his own.
Will they uncover the secrets that bind them? Will they succumb to the devil himself?
Blurb/Synopsis: Leah has locked away secrets her entire life; secrets from her friends, secrets from her mother. To Leah they were simply quirks. Little things she couldn't explain...phenomenal senses, light sensitivity, the ability to read people using their unique scents.
The darkest secret of all was hidden inside Leah. A secret her mother, Mia was determined to keep silent. Trusting an old friend with her daughter's safety, Mia kept Leah's secret well-guarded. A vow made long ago never to let the monster that took Leah's father step foot in their daughter's life again.
In a fit of revenge fueled by years of jealousy, Mia's secret is revealed, throwing Leah's life into a free fall. A trail of blood and bodies soon follow Leah wherever she goes.
Leah is suddenly thrust into a world she never knew existed; A world as fascinating as it is deadly. Beings foreign to her step in to protect her. As Raine takes his place beside her, he is forced to face a few secrets of his own.
Will they uncover the secrets that bind them? Will they succumb to the devil himself?
FTC Disclaimer: I received this book for free from the author, editor, publisher, or Promo Host. This is my honest opinion about this book and I did not receive any monetary compensation for writing this review nor was I obligated to write a positive one.
As soon as I was inside and the doors locked, I opened up
the thick piece of paper. Whoever wrote it had beautiful hand writing. It
looked like a type of ancient calligraphy. The beautifully written message
scared me more than JD’s temper ever could.
“Dearest,
“I have
only recently learned of the extraordinary circumstances that led to your
birth. There is very little doubt the others will soon find out. Rest assured I
will have you first.”
Several
minutes passed before I could think straight. My heart pounded. Every single
part of my body quaked. It was the first time in my life I ever felt real
danger. JD was mean. Whoever wrote this was more.
I never thought words written on a
piece of paper could be so effective. I was used to seeing and smelling people.
That’s what I relied on. Against words, all my senses were useless. This short,
seemingly harmless note held more danger in it than any haze or smell ever
has.
Before I
could completely regain my bearings my phone rang again.
“Hello?” I
said, barely recognizing my own voice.
“Good
evening, dearest,” a cold unfamiliar voice said politely. “I hope I have found
you well?”
New chills
ran up and down my spine. His deep voice made my blood run cold. I wanted to
hang up the phone, but couldn’t. It wasn’t curiosity keeping on the phone; I
didn’t care what the man had to say. It was the paralyzing fear I felt the
second he opened his mouth.
“I’m fine,
thank you,” I said dryly.
“May I
assume you have received my letter?” His voice stayed cool and polite, as if he
was conducting a business transaction.
“You may,”
I answered.
“Very
good,” he said pleased. “Dearest, I must ask you, what is your given name?”
Again with the name! I decided it would be best to stick
with the one I’d given Deana. If the two compared notes at least their
information would be consistent.
“Leah
Stone,” I answered.
“Please do
not lie to me. I fear you will only make things far more difficult for
yourself,” he warned coldly. “I know who you are. Perhaps I should remind you?”
“I haven’t forgotten,” I told him.
“Then,
Miss Phillips, we are on the same page,” he said. Dread filled me to the core
of my body. “I know who your father is. I know you live in Mia’s home; work in
her store. You also hold a degree in business. And if my source is correct, you
hold one in accounting also. Tell me, dearest, how much did your parents pay
for your car?” He began to chuckle, knowing with my silence, he had the truth.
Satisfaction dripped off of every word. “I see I now have your attention.”
“What do
you want with me?”
“I simply
want you,” he replied.
“Why?”
“Because, my dear, thanks to your father you
are one of a kind.”
“My
father? How—”
“Do you
not know who the man is?” he asked, genuinely surprised.
“How could
I? He was killed before I was born,” I said incredulously. He hit a nerve I
never knew was ever there. I could talk to Mom and Drew about him, but not this
man. “Your source should have told you that, too.”
“Forgive
me, dearest. I was under the impression that you knew why your life is in such
a precarious state.” Surprisingly his apology sounded genuinely sincere. “I
will allow you one more night to learn the truth. You will arrive home safely
tonight, but I cannot predict what will happen after that.”
A response
from me wasn’t necessary. He hung up. I checked the caller ID hoping for a
name, but it only showed a blocked call. The man knew my name but hadn’t given
me his. He knew so much more than my name. He knew who I was and where to find
me.
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My Rant: Secret’s was an interesting story. The author did a great job at character
building. The plot was unpredictable because it contained the essential
elements to keep you focused on the story. Unlike most vampire and werewolf
stories, the plot was different, intriguing and excitingly invigorating. Leah
always know she was different from others, she could feel it. Being kept in the
shadows of who and what she is could be frustrating at times especially when
the people the closes to you are keeping secrets. Just when you think you are
figuring out the story in walks Raine, and what a welcoming addition he was.
The book really got interesting with Raine. He was hot and mysterious. The plot
had a lot of action and suspense, which I completely enjoyed. Although there
were many grammar errors in the story, they did not take away from the plot or
characters. While reading this story you feel drawn to the characters, you get
emotional and excited that before you know it the book has ended. OMG the book
has ended and now I am frustrated because I want to dive right into the next
installment.
My Recommendation:
I rated this book 4 out of 5 Purple Rant Hearts and would recommend this book to Paranormal Romance readers.
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