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Transcend #1
Transcendence
„V jiném životě byla moje navždy.“
Po nečekané tragédii se z profesora Nathaniela Hunta stane vdovec s miminkem. Najme si mladou, vzdělanou chůvu s nekomplikovaným životem, posedlostí divnými jmény a s klukem, s nímž se seznámila v supermarketu.
Postupem času chůva zjistí, že o něm už leccos ví, avšak všechno se stalo ještě před jejím narozením. Ví o skryté jizvě na jeho hlavě, o jeho oblíbené pizze i o tom, že na střední podváděl při testu ze španělštiny.
Zná fráze, které jsou mu povědomé, a prozradí mu vzpomínky, které ho vrátí o dvacet let do minulosti, kdy tragicky ztratil nejlepší kamarádku.
„Bojím se, co se stane, až ti dojde, že nejsem ona.“
Transcendece je smyslná cesta, která odhaluje nové možnosti, zpochybňuje zažité názory a zkoumá odvěkou otázku: existuje život po smrti?
Po nečekané tragédii se z profesora Nathaniela Hunta stane vdovec s miminkem. Najme si mladou, vzdělanou chůvu s nekomplikovaným životem, posedlostí divnými jmény a s klukem, s nímž se seznámila v supermarketu.
Postupem času chůva zjistí, že o něm už leccos ví, avšak všechno se stalo ještě před jejím narozením. Ví o skryté jizvě na jeho hlavě, o jeho oblíbené pizze i o tom, že na střední podváděl při testu ze španělštiny.
Zná fráze, které jsou mu povědomé, a prozradí mu vzpomínky, které ho vrátí o dvacet let do minulosti, kdy tragicky ztratil nejlepší kamarádku.
„Bojím se, co se stane, až ti dojde, že nejsem ona.“
Transcendece je smyslná cesta, která odhaluje nové možnosti, zpochybňuje zažité názory a zkoumá odvěkou otázku: existuje život po smrti?
320 pages, Paperback
First published March 26, 2018
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Jewel E. Ann
55 books10.6k followersJewel is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today best selling author with a quirky sense of humor. When she's not saving the planet one tree at a time, you can find her role modeling questionable behavior to her three boys, binge-watching Netflix with her husband, and writing mind-bending romance.
Her newest release is I Thought of You, a contemporary romance/women's fiction.
Upcoming Projects: Sunday Morning, book 1 in the Sunday Morning Series coming in Sept. 2024.
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April 29, 2018DNF @ 55%
I love Griffin.
I only care about Griffin.
And I don’t feel like reading a whole other book and a half of Swayze angstily stuttering between Nate and my Griffin.
So I’m stopping right here - aka - and pretending it’s the end.
Am I missing out? Sure.
Do I care? Nope.
I love Griffin.
I only care about Griffin.
And I don’t feel like reading a whole other book and a half of Swayze angstily stuttering between Nate and my Griffin.
So I’m stopping right here - aka - and pretending it’s the end.
Am I missing out? Sure.
Do I care? Nope.
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February 10, 2019
FBF
Fucking.
Brain.
Fried.
*******Spoilers. Probably. Or maybe not.*******
So she’s not suffering from some form of mental disorder.
He’s not suffering from some form of mental disorder.
She doesn't have a brain tumor.
She isn't clairvoyant.
She’s not Nate and Daisy's daughter.
She hasn't had a heart transplant.
This isn't a paranormal romance.
It's not a time travel romance either.
Right?
F.M.L.
I have NO idea what is going on.
Jewel E. Ann, you EVIL woman.
Is this… Is this a freaking love triangle?
QUICK REVIEW:
Enjoyment: 4.5/5
Writing style: 5/5
Storyline: 5/5
Hero(es): 5/5
Heroine: 5/5
Secondary characters: 5/5
Hotness/steam: 4/5
Romance: 4/5
Angst: 4/5
Darkness level: 3/5
Humor: 2/5
Depth of the book: 5/5
POV: dual (mostly heroine's), 1st person
Triggers:
Fucking.
Brain.
Fried.
*******Spoilers. Probably. Or maybe not.*******
So she’s not suffering from some form of mental disorder.
He’s not suffering from some form of mental disorder.
She doesn't have a brain tumor.
She isn't clairvoyant.
She’s not Nate and Daisy's daughter.
She hasn't had a heart transplant.
This isn't a paranormal romance.
It's not a time travel romance either.
Right?
F.M.L.
I have NO idea what is going on.
Jewel E. Ann, you EVIL woman.
Is this… Is this a freaking love triangle?
QUICK REVIEW:
Enjoyment: 4.5/5
Writing style: 5/5
Storyline: 5/5
Hero(es): 5/5
Heroine: 5/5
Secondary characters: 5/5
Hotness/steam: 4/5
Romance: 4/5
Angst: 4/5
Darkness level: 3/5
Humor: 2/5
Depth of the book: 5/5
POV: dual (mostly heroine's), 1st person
Triggers:
March 17, 2022
Top favourite! RTC
March 25, 2018
*****FIVE+++++++ STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
His shadowy figure ghosts toward me. I will never let this be more than an unspoken thought, but I love looking at Nate—the one in my head, the one in the picture, and the one before me. And it breaks. My. Heart. I love Griffin so completely. He’s everything. What’s left when you have everything? Nothing.
Mind Blown!!! I’ve said it over and over, but Jewel E. Ann is seriously one of the most talented authors out there! Her stories are so unique and I treasure them all. Every time I finish reading one of her books, I am compelled to reach out to her just to thank her for writing stories that soothe my soul. One thing you learn really quick is that she is one of the most versatile authors and never sticks to the same type of stories…this is what makes her so special! What can I say about TRANSCEND? It wasn’t anything I expected, and I was held captive by this book. It has an element that I have always been deeply intrigued by and I have to warn that there are the makings of an epic love triangle!! The two Heroes in this book are equally sexy and swoon-worthy in their own way. I am having the absolute hardest time choosing between them. Get ready to fall madly in love with this intoxicating story!
Swayze Samuels is a beautiful young woman who had an unconventional childhood. Her parents believed she was a child prodigy and sent her off to many different schools to help develop her “gift”. She felt like a normal kid and didn’t necessarily see herself as the child genius that her parents were convinced that she was. She just had a knack for knowing things that surpassed that of a child her age. At the age of twenty-one, she lives an ordinary life and has the most amazing and beautiful boyfriend who lives to worship her. After one of her sessions with her therapist, she runs into a man in the waiting room who she immediately recognizes as a long lost childhood friend. She starts reminiscing about the old days with him but the crazy thing is, he’s fifteen years older than she is and the childhood memories she brings up happened way before she was even born! WEIRD!! I had no idea what to think about this and neither did Nate--the supposed childhood best friend.
The next day, Swayze has an interview for a job as a nanny. She never is thoroughly shocked when she comes face to face with Nate, the man she met at her therapist’s office. He’s a little hesitant to hire her because of their weird encounter from the previous day but ultimately she does get the job. Nate’s wife died during childbirth and left him a widower with a beautiful baby girl named Morgan. Swayze bonds with Morgan instantly and she also can’t seem to stop herself from talking about a past with Nate that she couldn't have possibly ever experienced. Soon Nate is starting to think that Swayze isn’t crazy because she reminds him of someone he loved and lost so long ago.
I can’t begin to tell you just how much I loved this story and how the written words of this author had me spellbound. I highlighted way too many passages in this book! I felt like my heart was put in such a terrible dilemma because while Nate is amazing in his own way, Griffin is equally sexy and wonderful. Swayze loves Griffin deeply and passionately but she also feels inexplicably drawn to Nate and even though she has these hidden feelings she stays true to her man. You can’t fault the woman for being attracted to her sexy and much older boss, and her determination to remain faithful was admirable.
There’s a little mystery that starts to develop towards the end of the book which ends with a crazy cliffhanger! I only hope that by the time we get to the conclusion that my heart remains intact!
Here are my overall ratings:
Heroes: 5+++++
Heroine: 5
Plot: 5+++++
Angst: 4.5
Steam: 5
Chemistry Between Heros & Heroine: 5
TRANSCEND releases on March 26th! This is a MUST READ! Make sure you one-click. And let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of this book cover! All I can say is that I think this may be one of my most favorite covers EVER!!
Amazon Print: https://amzn.to/2G4Fix2
iBooks: https://apple.co/2IpLSeV
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2HyWU06
Smashwords: http://bit.ly/2HxR6nw
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
His shadowy figure ghosts toward me. I will never let this be more than an unspoken thought, but I love looking at Nate—the one in my head, the one in the picture, and the one before me. And it breaks. My. Heart. I love Griffin so completely. He’s everything. What’s left when you have everything? Nothing.
Mind Blown!!! I’ve said it over and over, but Jewel E. Ann is seriously one of the most talented authors out there! Her stories are so unique and I treasure them all. Every time I finish reading one of her books, I am compelled to reach out to her just to thank her for writing stories that soothe my soul. One thing you learn really quick is that she is one of the most versatile authors and never sticks to the same type of stories…this is what makes her so special! What can I say about TRANSCEND? It wasn’t anything I expected, and I was held captive by this book. It has an element that I have always been deeply intrigued by and I have to warn that there are the makings of an epic love triangle!! The two Heroes in this book are equally sexy and swoon-worthy in their own way. I am having the absolute hardest time choosing between them. Get ready to fall madly in love with this intoxicating story!
Swayze Samuels is a beautiful young woman who had an unconventional childhood. Her parents believed she was a child prodigy and sent her off to many different schools to help develop her “gift”. She felt like a normal kid and didn’t necessarily see herself as the child genius that her parents were convinced that she was. She just had a knack for knowing things that surpassed that of a child her age. At the age of twenty-one, she lives an ordinary life and has the most amazing and beautiful boyfriend who lives to worship her. After one of her sessions with her therapist, she runs into a man in the waiting room who she immediately recognizes as a long lost childhood friend. She starts reminiscing about the old days with him but the crazy thing is, he’s fifteen years older than she is and the childhood memories she brings up happened way before she was even born! WEIRD!! I had no idea what to think about this and neither did Nate--the supposed childhood best friend.
The next day, Swayze has an interview for a job as a nanny. She never is thoroughly shocked when she comes face to face with Nate, the man she met at her therapist’s office. He’s a little hesitant to hire her because of their weird encounter from the previous day but ultimately she does get the job. Nate’s wife died during childbirth and left him a widower with a beautiful baby girl named Morgan. Swayze bonds with Morgan instantly and she also can’t seem to stop herself from talking about a past with Nate that she couldn't have possibly ever experienced. Soon Nate is starting to think that Swayze isn’t crazy because she reminds him of someone he loved and lost so long ago.
I can’t begin to tell you just how much I loved this story and how the written words of this author had me spellbound. I highlighted way too many passages in this book! I felt like my heart was put in such a terrible dilemma because while Nate is amazing in his own way, Griffin is equally sexy and wonderful. Swayze loves Griffin deeply and passionately but she also feels inexplicably drawn to Nate and even though she has these hidden feelings she stays true to her man. You can’t fault the woman for being attracted to her sexy and much older boss, and her determination to remain faithful was admirable.
There’s a little mystery that starts to develop towards the end of the book which ends with a crazy cliffhanger! I only hope that by the time we get to the conclusion that my heart remains intact!
Here are my overall ratings:
Heroes: 5+++++
Heroine: 5
Plot: 5+++++
Angst: 4.5
Steam: 5
Chemistry Between Heros & Heroine: 5
TRANSCEND releases on March 26th! This is a MUST READ! Make sure you one-click. And let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of this book cover! All I can say is that I think this may be one of my most favorite covers EVER!!
Amazon Print: https://amzn.to/2G4Fix2
iBooks: https://apple.co/2IpLSeV
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2HyWU06
Smashwords: http://bit.ly/2HxR6nw
March 22, 2018
"A single touch can say things twenty-six letters can't even begin to say."
To try and begin to say what this book is and what this book did to me, would simply be impossible.
I have adored this authors writing in previous books. So when a new book came available, I was immediately like, sign me up. I was blind to what it was about and I'll admit, reading some reviews before starting this, I was like "ohhhhhh". I knew going into this book, I would be getting a new type of book from her that I usually don't read or like. With saying this, I am completely 100% shocked how invested I am in getting the end to this stunning story.
We aren't just gifted with one amazing story, we get three absolutely wonderful impelling stories, Swayze's, Nate's, & Griffen's. My emotions in this story are at a high, I loved, I hated, I cried, I laughed, I completely and 100% swooned, and I totally can admit, I feel like I just exited a intense roller coaster ride.....
So in ending, I am left feeling like holy shit, what just happened. I need the next book, like I need water. I can not wait to see how this story ends, of course I can in my head see it ending only one way🙏🏻
So if you believe in fate, love, serendipity, or maybe even reincarnation (😶😳), this will definitely be a book you will want to pick up upon release! The writing is completely capturing❤️
To try and begin to say what this book is and what this book did to me, would simply be impossible.
I have adored this authors writing in previous books. So when a new book came available, I was immediately like, sign me up. I was blind to what it was about and I'll admit, reading some reviews before starting this, I was like "ohhhhhh". I knew going into this book, I would be getting a new type of book from her that I usually don't read or like. With saying this, I am completely 100% shocked how invested I am in getting the end to this stunning story.
We aren't just gifted with one amazing story, we get three absolutely wonderful impelling stories, Swayze's, Nate's, & Griffen's. My emotions in this story are at a high, I loved, I hated, I cried, I laughed, I completely and 100% swooned, and I totally can admit, I feel like I just exited a intense roller coaster ride.....
So in ending, I am left feeling like holy shit, what just happened. I need the next book, like I need water. I can not wait to see how this story ends, of course I can in my head see it ending only one way🙏🏻
So if you believe in fate, love, serendipity, or maybe even reincarnation (😶😳), this will definitely be a book you will want to pick up upon release! The writing is completely capturing❤️
March 18, 2019
I tried to be Switzerland for this story. I tried really hard not to choose sides, not to assume the worst, not to hate the actions of Swayze-pie, but to trust that the author wasn’t going to break my heart beyond repair. I’m not sure I succeeded. Because Griffin… lawd have mercy… I need this man in my life. I need this man in Swayze’s life.
Griffin was such a suprising young man. As Swayze said, he was more than just his 23 years. He was kind, he was caring, he was not only gorgeous but beautiful too, and he was so amazing. He was my absolute favorite character in this book. Everything else about this story threw me for a loop. While it was spiritual and profound, it caused me to fall into a state of confusion and conflict. While I felt tons of compassion for Nate, I didn’t completely like where the story was taking me.
Griffin made my heart fly open. He was such a sweetie. He was everything. And maybe I’m a glutton for punishment, but aside from needing his POV, I need him to have a happy ending… with Crazy… I mean Swayze. I’m invested in this couple. For ones so young, they deserve the happiness they have found with each other and I’m hoping it continues. However, that cliffhanger was a doozy and I have no clue how things are going to play out. I just hope this author has some mercy on my soul and allows my heart some peace.
I fell absolutely in love with this story. It was so different from anything else I’ve read and quite literally blew my mind. I was at once so happy for these characters and also incredibly upset. I have no idea where this author is leading me and I find that I’m not a fan of feeling this out of control. I NEED Epoch right now!!
* Teasers from the author’s Facebook page *
Release: 03.26.2018 | Contemporary Romance | Dual POV - 1st person | Heat: 3 | Transcend Duet #1
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Griffin was such a suprising young man. As Swayze said, he was more than just his 23 years. He was kind, he was caring, he was not only gorgeous but beautiful too, and he was so amazing. He was my absolute favorite character in this book. Everything else about this story threw me for a loop. While it was spiritual and profound, it caused me to fall into a state of confusion and conflict. While I felt tons of compassion for Nate, I didn’t completely like where the story was taking me.
Griffin made my heart fly open. He was such a sweetie. He was everything. And maybe I’m a glutton for punishment, but aside from needing his POV, I need him to have a happy ending… with Crazy… I mean Swayze. I’m invested in this couple. For ones so young, they deserve the happiness they have found with each other and I’m hoping it continues. However, that cliffhanger was a doozy and I have no clue how things are going to play out. I just hope this author has some mercy on my soul and allows my heart some peace.
I fell absolutely in love with this story. It was so different from anything else I’ve read and quite literally blew my mind. I was at once so happy for these characters and also incredibly upset. I have no idea where this author is leading me and I find that I’m not a fan of feeling this out of control. I NEED Epoch right now!!
* Teasers from the author’s Facebook page *
Release: 03.26.2018 | Contemporary Romance | Dual POV - 1st person | Heat: 3 | Transcend Duet #1
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March 18, 2018
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KITTY KATS CRAZY ABOUT BOOKS
“TRANSCEND:” Is a full length contemporary romance novel and is the first book in Jewel E. Anns 'Transcend’ Series.
We first meet eleven year old Swayze who knows stuff that is unexplainable and was wise beyond her years, she has many reconnections of historical events, random things that happened way before her time and specifically in the Wisconsin area. Every psychologist and child developmental experts has evaluated and run many many tests to try and get to the bottom of her so called problem.
As if my awesome name isn't enough, I have unique habits like nibbling food and knowing personal things about complete strangers.
Now Swayze Samuels is twenty one years old, fresh out of college doing the odd graphic design jobs and is about to take on a summer job as a nanny to a one month year old baby whose momma passed during child birth. Leaving Anatomy Professor Nathaniel aka Nate to raise her by himself.
Swayze Samuels knows things about Nate’s past, how he got the scar along his hairline, who his best friend was, his passion for chess, the list goes on BUT it all doesn’t add up or make sense to Swayze because there is no way she could know all this about him, she questions weither she has a brain tumor?
Swayze is in a newish relationship with a guy that she met in a grocery store, she’d forgotten her wallet and he paid for her items, as part of payment she has to go on a date with him, the rest is history.
This was like three stories in one, Swayze and her relationship with Griff, the hot tatted up harley driving grocery store guy, then the Swayze we see when she's around Nate as she recalls things about him that are unexplainable, then Nate's story surrounding his best friend when he was younger called Morgan.
It's not really mind reading. It's more like I can access memories, but not with everyone. Actually, just one person and it's not all his memories, just some...from when he was younger.
Being that the author is Jewel E Ann, I pretty much went into this one completely blind, signed up, didn't look at the blurb or even notice that it was part of a duet so when I reach that mother of a cliffy like others before me I'm reeling. But yet again this author has brought us a unique
un-put-downable read that will have your mind spinning from start to finish. And it will challenge all your beliefs about life after death. If your wanting something a little bit out of the norm I would definitely one click this come release day.
March 31, 2018
5 'Familiar Stranger' STARS
Jewel E. Ann has quickly become a one click, never even bother in reading the blurb, author for me. In this first part of her new duet, within pages she got me out of my book funk and had me engrossed in Nate, Swayze, and Griffin’s story. It’s a story with all sorts of possible outcomes to follow in the next book and one beautiful new born baby!
Our Heroine Swayze runs into Professor Nathaniel Hunt at her therapist office and she is flooded with memories of knowing him. However, she is fifteen years younger and this type of thing has happened to her before so she shakes it off. That is until she answers a nanny add for a newborn and Nate is the single father. Thrown into the mix is Griffin, Swayze’s intense, devoted, sexy, boyfriend and things get a whole lot more complicated as memories surface, bonds grow, and relationships move forward.
"She was my always. And I thought that would add up to forever.”
The writing is addicting, humorous, while the chemistry between Swayze and both men is intense. The story did have one wow moment in which I did guess, however, I’m sure there will be much more to this story and I'm extremely nervous about what's to come!
"A single touch can say things twenty-six letters can't even begin to say."
Jewel E. Ann has quickly become a one click, never even bother in reading the blurb, author for me. In this first part of her new duet, within pages she got me out of my book funk and had me engrossed in Nate, Swayze, and Griffin’s story. It’s a story with all sorts of possible outcomes to follow in the next book and one beautiful new born baby!
Our Heroine Swayze runs into Professor Nathaniel Hunt at her therapist office and she is flooded with memories of knowing him. However, she is fifteen years younger and this type of thing has happened to her before so she shakes it off. That is until she answers a nanny add for a newborn and Nate is the single father. Thrown into the mix is Griffin, Swayze’s intense, devoted, sexy, boyfriend and things get a whole lot more complicated as memories surface, bonds grow, and relationships move forward.
"She was my always. And I thought that would add up to forever.”
The writing is addicting, humorous, while the chemistry between Swayze and both men is intense. The story did have one wow moment in which I did guess, however, I’m sure there will be much more to this story and I'm extremely nervous about what's to come!
"A single touch can say things twenty-six letters can't even begin to say."
April 18, 2018
Great Scott!! & Oh! My! Word!!
What an exhilarating ride with an ‘I need to know yesterday’ cliffy.
Thank the stars book two of this duet has released because I won’t be able to have a moments peace until I know how all this ‘stuff’ turns out! Either way, my heart is going to hurt.
I do believe this incredible ride just got started and my stomach will be doing multiple somersaults!
March 27, 2018
OMFG that end!!! AHHHH I need 2nd book right now.... :-/
December 2, 2018
5 stars because I cannot give 10!
Whatever I write here won’t do justice to this duet. The value of it is indescribable. You need to read it and feel it.
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The writer takes a very interesting plot -reincarnation - and tells us a very unique story of 3 people. I know many other writers have tried the same topic but none stands out in my mind. For example, I read “All of It by Kim Holden ” and it was a failure in my opinion.
What I am trying to say is that dealing with an extremely interesting topic doesn’t make it a good book. What always matters is how the topic is dealt with and how successfully it is presented to the readers.
What differs in this epic duet is the stunning writing of it. The way Ms. Ann tells the story of Swayze (Morgan), Nate & Griffin is spectacular. I am just speechless.
The writer is amazingly brilliant at describing us how unbelievably difficult and torturous each character’s experiences of the situation. This astounding story-telling keeps the reader hooked on the pages and makes you feel what the characters feel.
I felt as if I was transferred into their world. I felt their dilemma as if my own. I cried every time they cried, my heart ached as theirs did. Then, I smiled when they smiled and felt happy. Then I got furious when they acted stupidly.
I have once again seen that a writer can create wonders even with flawed characters like our hero and heroine. Each of them makes lots of mistakes. I loved them, I hated them, I hurt for them, I got angry with them. I felt all sorts of contradicting feelings for each character.
The talented writing made me understand that what the characters feel / think / do cannot be taken as reactions to every day life happenings. Theirs is a rare and unique situation and no one is expected to act perfectly under such surreal circumstances.
I tried to put myself in their shoes and I am not sure how I would react. It is easy to just go crazy if it happens to you. It is abnormal and out of the ordinary. Everyone is allowed to make mistakes going through such a life-changing experience. All characters have made their own mistakes while going through this ordeal.
It is one of the biggest tests of “life & love” a person can experience:
“The love of your life in another life versus the love of your life in this world!”
It is f*cking tormenting to choose between them! It is agonizing, frustrating, excruciating and life-shattering for each of them.
Do I approve what they all did? NO, not always
Do I wish that they had acted differently? YES, sometimes
Did I still love these characters no matter what? YES
I just tried to forgive all characters for their mistakes because of the weirdness of the situation. It is borderline creepy to experience something like that. Normally I do not forgive and forget easily but in their unique situation, I felt I needed to allow them to make mistakes out of fear and pain.
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You don’t come across a book every day that makes you feel that much. It is rare. It is precious.
This duet is superior to many of its contemporaries – if you ask me, these books easily surpass the majority of other books in similar genres.
There is one book that surpasses all of my reads: “Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma”. And this duet has the same kind of talented writing: Extraordinary, spectacular, stunning, exceptional and phenomenal! That’s why, I feel I have to put this remarkable duet on a pedestal, as well.
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What is it about?
I am sure you must have read many reviews about these books and have a great deal of information about the plot line. So I do not need to go into plot details here and actually, I do not want to.
I just want to say that this duet is about a love that transcends time and as a result, it is about the dilemma of a girl who is stuck between her epic love in another life and her epic love in this life.
The pacing is good, the writing is by multiple point of view (3). For the rest of the details, please read the book!
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Is it safe?
So, you decide if it is safe for you or not. It frustrated the hell out of me but as I said, it is not a normal situation. Under normal circumstances, I would be harsher but in this unique situation, I tried to be flexible and let it go.
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Is it recommended?
Abso-f*cking-lutely!
Let me reiterate, things did not always happen as I wished and the characters did not always act as I wished.
I sometimes adored them but I also felt disappointed in them a few times.
However, I still believe these books are a must-read with their spellbinding quality.
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Here are some QUOTES from this beautiful book:
NATE & SWAYZE
I know him, as in really know him, not a simple we met or someone I know spoke of him. It’s more. Skin crawling, chills causing the hair on my neck to stand erect type of more.
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Somewhere between the mind and mouth exists a sticky web of fear and self-doubt.
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“I’m scared…” Swayze’s smile fades “…because you’re adding beautiful color to everything in my head that’s black and white. But it’s like watching a movie based on actual events. You know what’s going to happen. I can’t unsink the Titanic.”
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The mind isn’t simply a dangerous place, it’s the most dangerous place. All that’s wrong, sinful, and evil starts in the mind.
GRIFFIN & SWAYZE
“You have been my pillar of strength. You still are.”
“And you’re my greatest weakness because I let you into the part of me that’s unguarded.” He takes my hand and presses it to his chest.
***
Griffin has defined love for me in ways I never imagined. I’m not sure I realized his real role in my life until I was faced with the possibility of not having him in my life at all. The day I chased him down the hall to his bathroom, I was chasing the part of my heart that broke off and gave me the middle finger while saying, “I belong to him, not you.”
***
My hand curls, fisting his shirt. “This messy girl is going to mess up—a lot—because I’m young and stupid. You weren’t supposed to come into my life until I had it together. You’re the guy who is supposed to appear after a string of bad decisions. But here you are, watching me stumble around the craziest self-discovery. If I don’t lose you, it will be a miracle.”
“Swayz …” His hand cups my cheek.
“Griff,” I whisper, covering his hand with mine. “I need a miracle.”
***
“Are you dumping me?” he mumbles as his arms hug my back to his chest, fingertips slipping under the hem of my blue tank top to tease my skin. “Is that what you need to tell me?”
I giggle because his touch tickles and his words are ridiculous. “No, I’m not dumping you. I’m never dumping you. And if you try to dump me I will hunt you down, tie you up, and take away your bike until you come to your senses.”
Laughter rumbles from his chest. “What if I cheat on you?”
“I’ll cut off your dick, but you’re still mine.”
“Oh … that’s wrong, baby.” His body stiffens beneath me like he’s trying to protect said dick from my evil threat. “You’d miss my dick.”
I cover his hands with mine and interlace our fingers to keep him from tickling me. “I would, but you’d still have your tongue.”
***
I’m asking you to love me even when you don’t understand me. It’s selfish and immature. I’m selfish and immature. But I’m also alone and scared and going through something that has derailed my life. So maybe you think I’m crazy now, but if I don’t figure this out I will most certainly go crazy beyond anything I am right now.”
Griffin studies me for a few seconds. “Okay.”
“Okay?”
“Yeah. Okay.”
***
Demanding lips silence the pain. Possessive hands soothe it. The rock of our hips push it away. And when we fall apart—sweaty, breathless, and exhausted—we are a little bit better. A single touch can say things twenty-six letters can’t even begin to say.
***
It feels like I went to Hell and back in three days. I had no idea that Hell is simply my life without Griffin Calloway.
***
“We’ll move your stuff when we get back in town.”
“We should talk—”
“Swayz, we just did. I said, ‘move in with me’ and you said, ‘yes, yes, oh my god yes.’”
I throw a pillow at him. “You’re such a caveman. I would have said yes without you pounding it out of me.”
“Maybe. But what fun would that have been?”
***
“I told her I met a girl. Couldn’t stop thinking about her. It was just a feeling. You were this feeling inside of me that shook me to the core. It wasn’t any one thing—your looks, your words, your voice, your demeanor—it was all of it … or none of it. I still don’t know. I just felt like I’d arrived somehow. And I still feel it every fucking day.”
Whatever I write here won’t do justice to this duet. The value of it is indescribable. You need to read it and feel it.
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The writer takes a very interesting plot -reincarnation - and tells us a very unique story of 3 people. I know many other writers have tried the same topic but none stands out in my mind. For example, I read “All of It by Kim Holden ” and it was a failure in my opinion.
What I am trying to say is that dealing with an extremely interesting topic doesn’t make it a good book. What always matters is how the topic is dealt with and how successfully it is presented to the readers.
What differs in this epic duet is the stunning writing of it. The way Ms. Ann tells the story of Swayze (Morgan), Nate & Griffin is spectacular. I am just speechless.
The writer is amazingly brilliant at describing us how unbelievably difficult and torturous each character’s experiences of the situation. This astounding story-telling keeps the reader hooked on the pages and makes you feel what the characters feel.
I felt as if I was transferred into their world. I felt their dilemma as if my own. I cried every time they cried, my heart ached as theirs did. Then, I smiled when they smiled and felt happy. Then I got furious when they acted stupidly.
I have once again seen that a writer can create wonders even with flawed characters like our hero and heroine. Each of them makes lots of mistakes. I loved them, I hated them, I hurt for them, I got angry with them. I felt all sorts of contradicting feelings for each character.
The talented writing made me understand that what the characters feel / think / do cannot be taken as reactions to every day life happenings. Theirs is a rare and unique situation and no one is expected to act perfectly under such surreal circumstances.
I tried to put myself in their shoes and I am not sure how I would react. It is easy to just go crazy if it happens to you. It is abnormal and out of the ordinary. Everyone is allowed to make mistakes going through such a life-changing experience. All characters have made their own mistakes while going through this ordeal.
It is one of the biggest tests of “life & love” a person can experience:
“The love of your life in another life versus the love of your life in this world!”
It is f*cking tormenting to choose between them! It is agonizing, frustrating, excruciating and life-shattering for each of them.
Do I approve what they all did? NO, not always
Do I wish that they had acted differently? YES, sometimes
Did I still love these characters no matter what? YES
I just tried to forgive all characters for their mistakes because of the weirdness of the situation. It is borderline creepy to experience something like that. Normally I do not forgive and forget easily but in their unique situation, I felt I needed to allow them to make mistakes out of fear and pain.
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You don’t come across a book every day that makes you feel that much. It is rare. It is precious.
This duet is superior to many of its contemporaries – if you ask me, these books easily surpass the majority of other books in similar genres.
There is one book that surpasses all of my reads: “Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma”. And this duet has the same kind of talented writing: Extraordinary, spectacular, stunning, exceptional and phenomenal! That’s why, I feel I have to put this remarkable duet on a pedestal, as well.
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What is it about?
I am sure you must have read many reviews about these books and have a great deal of information about the plot line. So I do not need to go into plot details here and actually, I do not want to.
I just want to say that this duet is about a love that transcends time and as a result, it is about the dilemma of a girl who is stuck between her epic love in another life and her epic love in this life.
The pacing is good, the writing is by multiple point of view (3). For the rest of the details, please read the book!
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Is it safe?
So, you decide if it is safe for you or not. It frustrated the hell out of me but as I said, it is not a normal situation. Under normal circumstances, I would be harsher but in this unique situation, I tried to be flexible and let it go.
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Is it recommended?
Abso-f*cking-lutely!
Let me reiterate, things did not always happen as I wished and the characters did not always act as I wished.
I sometimes adored them but I also felt disappointed in them a few times.
However, I still believe these books are a must-read with their spellbinding quality.
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Here are some QUOTES from this beautiful book:
NATE & SWAYZE
I know him, as in really know him, not a simple we met or someone I know spoke of him. It’s more. Skin crawling, chills causing the hair on my neck to stand erect type of more.
***
Somewhere between the mind and mouth exists a sticky web of fear and self-doubt.
***
“I’m scared…” Swayze’s smile fades “…because you’re adding beautiful color to everything in my head that’s black and white. But it’s like watching a movie based on actual events. You know what’s going to happen. I can’t unsink the Titanic.”
***
The mind isn’t simply a dangerous place, it’s the most dangerous place. All that’s wrong, sinful, and evil starts in the mind.
GRIFFIN & SWAYZE
“You have been my pillar of strength. You still are.”
“And you’re my greatest weakness because I let you into the part of me that’s unguarded.” He takes my hand and presses it to his chest.
***
Griffin has defined love for me in ways I never imagined. I’m not sure I realized his real role in my life until I was faced with the possibility of not having him in my life at all. The day I chased him down the hall to his bathroom, I was chasing the part of my heart that broke off and gave me the middle finger while saying, “I belong to him, not you.”
***
My hand curls, fisting his shirt. “This messy girl is going to mess up—a lot—because I’m young and stupid. You weren’t supposed to come into my life until I had it together. You’re the guy who is supposed to appear after a string of bad decisions. But here you are, watching me stumble around the craziest self-discovery. If I don’t lose you, it will be a miracle.”
“Swayz …” His hand cups my cheek.
“Griff,” I whisper, covering his hand with mine. “I need a miracle.”
***
“Are you dumping me?” he mumbles as his arms hug my back to his chest, fingertips slipping under the hem of my blue tank top to tease my skin. “Is that what you need to tell me?”
I giggle because his touch tickles and his words are ridiculous. “No, I’m not dumping you. I’m never dumping you. And if you try to dump me I will hunt you down, tie you up, and take away your bike until you come to your senses.”
Laughter rumbles from his chest. “What if I cheat on you?”
“I’ll cut off your dick, but you’re still mine.”
“Oh … that’s wrong, baby.” His body stiffens beneath me like he’s trying to protect said dick from my evil threat. “You’d miss my dick.”
I cover his hands with mine and interlace our fingers to keep him from tickling me. “I would, but you’d still have your tongue.”
***
I’m asking you to love me even when you don’t understand me. It’s selfish and immature. I’m selfish and immature. But I’m also alone and scared and going through something that has derailed my life. So maybe you think I’m crazy now, but if I don’t figure this out I will most certainly go crazy beyond anything I am right now.”
Griffin studies me for a few seconds. “Okay.”
“Okay?”
“Yeah. Okay.”
***
Demanding lips silence the pain. Possessive hands soothe it. The rock of our hips push it away. And when we fall apart—sweaty, breathless, and exhausted—we are a little bit better. A single touch can say things twenty-six letters can’t even begin to say.
***
It feels like I went to Hell and back in three days. I had no idea that Hell is simply my life without Griffin Calloway.
***
“We’ll move your stuff when we get back in town.”
“We should talk—”
“Swayz, we just did. I said, ‘move in with me’ and you said, ‘yes, yes, oh my god yes.’”
I throw a pillow at him. “You’re such a caveman. I would have said yes without you pounding it out of me.”
“Maybe. But what fun would that have been?”
***
“I told her I met a girl. Couldn’t stop thinking about her. It was just a feeling. You were this feeling inside of me that shook me to the core. It wasn’t any one thing—your looks, your words, your voice, your demeanor—it was all of it … or none of it. I still don’t know. I just felt like I’d arrived somehow. And I still feel it every fucking day.”
December 13, 2018
It was my 1st book by this author.
She is very talented, no doubt.
Very unique story, very unique writing.
Despite I didn’t particularly like any of the characters, I couldn’t put this book down.
Extremely captivating.
Many of my trusted friends loved this book / this duo.
I guess I’m an outsider *lol*
Yes, the writing was good, but I also rate and review the story, so…
!!!Please don’t click the spoiler, if you are going read this book(s)!!!
My honest opinion – probably unpopular, but still mine; may contain mild spoilers.
She is very talented, no doubt.
Very unique story, very unique writing.
Despite I didn’t particularly like any of the characters, I couldn’t put this book down.
Extremely captivating.
Many of my trusted friends loved this book / this duo.
I guess I’m an outsider *lol*
Yes, the writing was good, but I also rate and review the story, so…
!!!Please don’t click the spoiler, if you are going read this book(s)!!!
My honest opinion – probably unpopular, but still mine; may contain mild spoilers.
June 5, 2020
4/6/20
I finally went back to this after I saw that a third book was released with, I'm assuming, a HEA for the one part of the triangle left.
Besides the extreme, in my opinion, triangle I love everything else about this book. Jewel E. Ann is an exceptional writer. I just really hate triangles but I after knowing who was left in the third book it was easier for me to read it. The plot, what it deals with and how the author wove the story was brilliant.
30/6/18
On pause at 45%
No,no,no,nope! #TeamGriffin! And fuck triangles. Fuck all of them,equilateral, isosceles, supernatural, real life and fictional.
I really want to get back to this because the writing is so engaging but I hate this triangle. I really do.
I finally went back to this after I saw that a third book was released with, I'm assuming, a HEA for the one part of the triangle left.
Besides the extreme, in my opinion, triangle I love everything else about this book. Jewel E. Ann is an exceptional writer. I just really hate triangles but I after knowing who was left in the third book it was easier for me to read it. The plot, what it deals with and how the author wove the story was brilliant.
30/6/18
On pause at 45%
No,no,no,nope! #TeamGriffin! And fuck triangles. Fuck all of them,equilateral, isosceles, supernatural, real life and fictional.
I really want to get back to this because the writing is so engaging but I hate this triangle. I really do.
April 17, 2018
4 Stars
Overall Opinion: This is a hard one to rate without ruining it. I appreciate the fact that I had kind of skimmed reviews and didn't get nitty-gritty type spoilers, because I think it was better to go in blind. I hope I don't ruin it for anyone, and please (as always) don't click my spoiler tags unless you really want it possibly "spoiled"!
That being said...I liked it. I always love this author's writing style and her unique storytelling capabilities. She never fails to suck me in and get consumed by her crazy mcs! I am, however, worried that this might have that feeling of being stretched out just for the purpose of having two books vs. one going on. I hate when authors do that, so I am hoping that this isn't the case...but I'm also thinking that it might've been better as one longer book. We'll have to see as I continue on...🤞🏻
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Swayze's story. I'm going to keep this brief, because I don't want to ruin it. Swayze has always been different, but she doesn't really understand how. When she sees Nate in her psychologist's waiting room she recalls certain things about him that she shouldn't know because they happened before she was even born. They are both shocked when she ends in being hired as his nanny for his one month old daughter after his wife died during childbirth. A lot of weird things happen for Swayze and Nate, and she is desperately trying not to have any of it effect her awesome relationship with her boyfriend, Griffin, that she easily sees a future with. Some big theories are thrown into the mix, some disturbing memories are remembered, some sexy times and drama happen...and they end their story for it to be concluded in the next book.
POV: This alternated between (mainly) Swayze and Nate's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. I never skimmed and I thought it flowed well.
Instalove: No
H1 rating: 4 stars. Griffin. I loved him until he started behaving certain ways. I get the was hurt by the h, but I don't like the way he hurt the h seemingly on purpose.
H2 rating: 4 stars. Nate. I liked him. I feel bad for all of his loss, but I appreciate how he is doing the best he can with coping with all that has been thrown at him.
h rating: 3.5 stars. Swayze. I loved her character at first, but as things started to unravel for her I thought she did some things that kind of bothered me.
Sadness level: Moderate. I cried, but it never turned into an ugly cry.
Heat level: Good. The h and H1 have some good tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story.
Descriptive sex: Yes (between h and H1)
OW/OM drama: Kind of
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: Yes IMO, but others might not think so
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This ends on a cliffhanger of sorts. It is to be continued in the next book that has been released, Epoch.
Safety: This one should be either Safe with exception or Not Safe for most safety gang readers depending on personal preferences (see above Possible Trigger warning)
Overall Opinion: This is a hard one to rate without ruining it. I appreciate the fact that I had kind of skimmed reviews and didn't get nitty-gritty type spoilers, because I think it was better to go in blind. I hope I don't ruin it for anyone, and please (as always) don't click my spoiler tags unless you really want it possibly "spoiled"!
That being said...I liked it. I always love this author's writing style and her unique storytelling capabilities. She never fails to suck me in and get consumed by her crazy mcs! I am, however, worried that this might have that feeling of being stretched out just for the purpose of having two books vs. one going on. I hate when authors do that, so I am hoping that this isn't the case...but I'm also thinking that it might've been better as one longer book. We'll have to see as I continue on...🤞🏻
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Swayze's story. I'm going to keep this brief, because I don't want to ruin it. Swayze has always been different, but she doesn't really understand how. When she sees Nate in her psychologist's waiting room she recalls certain things about him that she shouldn't know because they happened before she was even born. They are both shocked when she ends in being hired as his nanny for his one month old daughter after his wife died during childbirth. A lot of weird things happen for Swayze and Nate, and she is desperately trying not to have any of it effect her awesome relationship with her boyfriend, Griffin, that she easily sees a future with. Some big theories are thrown into the mix, some disturbing memories are remembered, some sexy times and drama happen...and they end their story for it to be concluded in the next book.
POV: This alternated between (mainly) Swayze and Nate's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. I never skimmed and I thought it flowed well.
Instalove: No
H1 rating: 4 stars. Griffin. I loved him until he started behaving certain ways. I get the was hurt by the h, but I don't like the way he hurt the h seemingly on purpose.
H2 rating: 4 stars. Nate. I liked him. I feel bad for all of his loss, but I appreciate how he is doing the best he can with coping with all that has been thrown at him.
h rating: 3.5 stars. Swayze. I loved her character at first, but as things started to unravel for her I thought she did some things that kind of bothered me.
Sadness level: Moderate. I cried, but it never turned into an ugly cry.
Heat level: Good. The h and H1 have some good tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story.
Descriptive sex: Yes (between h and H1)
OW/OM drama: Kind of
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: Yes IMO, but others might not think so
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This ends on a cliffhanger of sorts. It is to be continued in the next book that has been released, Epoch.
Safety: This one should be either Safe with exception or Not Safe for most safety gang readers depending on personal preferences (see above Possible Trigger warning)
March 19, 2018
“I’m afraid of what’s going to happen when you realize I’m not her”.
He cups the side of my face with his hand. I can’t breathe. If he kisses me, I will shatter. I’m afraid what will happen when you realize you are her”.
WTF did I just read?!. I knew that this was going to be one of those stories that days after you’ve finished reading it, you’re still going to be thinking about it. I knew it was complex, different, and thought provoking and I couldn’t wait to dive in because this book right here? Threw me for a loop and I secretly loved that.
It’s amazing how an author's storytelling can transport you into an unknown world and make you feel as if you’re really there. These characters pain becomes your own, their fear steals your breath a little bit but the biggest thing of all, is witnessing the love. There’s nothing better than seeing two people who you’ve rooted for since the very first page, let their guards down and fall in love.
Transcend is a story about finding love, loss, and what happens when your life is no longer your own. This was the ultimate journey of trying to figure out what is life after death and can you really move on after tragedies. The lines were blurred between reality and the state of imagination into the minds of two unlikely strangers who shared an intense connection that went beyond their past.
I know I’m being extremely vague in this review, but there is no other way. When I tell you that you absolutely have to go into this one blind and keep an open mind, I’m not kidding!! The first three chapters had me scratching my head in utter confusion but as I continued to read, I could.not.stop!!! It was thrilling and emotionally electrifying, with just enough mystery to leave you wanting more. Now with that being said, can we please have Epoch now?!!!!!!
*Teaser used is from the author's fb page.
March 23, 2018
How do you do it Jewel E. Ann? Every book of yours is a treasure. Unique.
I never know what I’m going to get when I start to read the first page of one of her books. What I do know and haven’t been wrong so far is her characters and stories are compelling and always leaves me wanting more and it’s the same with Transcend. This plot is so fascinating and something I’ve been thinking about too but now even more so after finishing Transcend. The reason I’m so vague about the plot is I don’t want to ruin it. I want the reader to go in blind just like I did and just revel in the story and enjoy the remarkable Swayze.
Swayze is a fabulous character and what she’s struggling with left me with wanting answers just like her. It’s a fickle situation Swayze is in and the way Jewel E. Ann has written this story is simply brilliant. I feel for Swayze and what’s she’s going through. Being pulled in two opposite directions that’s in a way out of her control. She has an amazing support system in her boyfriend and his family who I’m completely in love with.
I had so many questions and wanting so much for Swayze that my emotions were all over the place. Trying to figure out the meaning behind it all and Jewel E. Ann keeps surprising me with her famous twists.
The emotion of this story is palpable and I felt it in every word, in every interaction with these characters who feels so true and real. As I got closer to the final page I just kept wishing for it to continue. I want and need more not only from these characters but also this thrilling and intense story and thankfully there’s a second book - Epoch. All I have left to say is. Wow.
5 BadAssDirtySoulStars
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC
I never know what I’m going to get when I start to read the first page of one of her books. What I do know and haven’t been wrong so far is her characters and stories are compelling and always leaves me wanting more and it’s the same with Transcend. This plot is so fascinating and something I’ve been thinking about too but now even more so after finishing Transcend. The reason I’m so vague about the plot is I don’t want to ruin it. I want the reader to go in blind just like I did and just revel in the story and enjoy the remarkable Swayze.
Swayze is a fabulous character and what she’s struggling with left me with wanting answers just like her. It’s a fickle situation Swayze is in and the way Jewel E. Ann has written this story is simply brilliant. I feel for Swayze and what’s she’s going through. Being pulled in two opposite directions that’s in a way out of her control. She has an amazing support system in her boyfriend and his family who I’m completely in love with.
I had so many questions and wanting so much for Swayze that my emotions were all over the place. Trying to figure out the meaning behind it all and Jewel E. Ann keeps surprising me with her famous twists.
The emotion of this story is palpable and I felt it in every word, in every interaction with these characters who feels so true and real. As I got closer to the final page I just kept wishing for it to continue. I want and need more not only from these characters but also this thrilling and intense story and thankfully there’s a second book - Epoch. All I have left to say is. Wow.
5 BadAssDirtySoulStars
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC
March 28, 2020
"The people in our lives gives color to our existence. When we love , we choose to let part of our heart - part of our soul- live inside of another person. Their happiness is our happiness. Their grief is our grief. And when they die... part of us die too."
I remember reading the blurb last month and I didn't pay much attention. I was not looking for that kind of romance and author was new to me. Cliffhanger in the end was the final straw. But I kept seeing this on my home page repeatedly with glowing reviews, and I gave into temptation and read this yesterday. And I was blown away.
This is one of those intense story that kept me on the edge while I was reading it. Since am a sucker for love triangles, this story ticks all the check boxes that I look for in love triangles. Not a slow burn but this was a raging storm that left me breathless and craving for more.
I simply loved the writing and how the author represented the desperation and tension among these three people who don't want to let go the love of their lives.
Read this if you are looking for a different kind of romance but this definitely not your cup of tea if you hate love triangles.
I remember reading the blurb last month and I didn't pay much attention. I was not looking for that kind of romance and author was new to me. Cliffhanger in the end was the final straw. But I kept seeing this on my home page repeatedly with glowing reviews, and I gave into temptation and read this yesterday. And I was blown away.
This is one of those intense story that kept me on the edge while I was reading it. Since am a sucker for love triangles, this story ticks all the check boxes that I look for in love triangles. Not a slow burn but this was a raging storm that left me breathless and craving for more.
I simply loved the writing and how the author represented the desperation and tension among these three people who don't want to let go the love of their lives.
Read this if you are looking for a different kind of romance but this definitely not your cup of tea if you hate love triangles.
March 27, 2018
This book blew my mind! What an amazing story!
I won't be talking about the plot in this review cause I don't want to give anything away, but I will be talking about what this story made me feel.
This is one of the most unique books I've read in the past couple of years. It captivated me. I talked about this book with my friends and family while reading it and that's pretty rare for me, but I was that enraptured by it. It grabbed me from the first page and didn't let me go. This is one of the reasons I love reading, when a story captures you and you forget everything around you it really feels like magic. I love that feeling and this book is magical.
This book is going straight to my favorites not only of 2018 but of all time. I can't wait for Epoch! I am glad the wait is not long cause I need to know how this story ends. Highly recommend this book to everyone, not only romance readers.
I won't be talking about the plot in this review cause I don't want to give anything away, but I will be talking about what this story made me feel.
This is one of the most unique books I've read in the past couple of years. It captivated me. I talked about this book with my friends and family while reading it and that's pretty rare for me, but I was that enraptured by it. It grabbed me from the first page and didn't let me go. This is one of the reasons I love reading, when a story captures you and you forget everything around you it really feels like magic. I love that feeling and this book is magical.
This book is going straight to my favorites not only of 2018 but of all time. I can't wait for Epoch! I am glad the wait is not long cause I need to know how this story ends. Highly recommend this book to everyone, not only romance readers.
January 13, 2024
5 stars.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Part one of a duet. Story abruptly ends. Cliffhanger.
Slightly paranormal romance with an unusual love-triangle.
Riveting and captivating from page 1.
The writing is stunning.
Griffen, Nate and Swayze had my full attention. These characters and this story, so so good. 👍
I am starting on part 2, right now.
Jewel E. Ann is killing it this year with her book releases.
Part one of a duet. Story abruptly ends. Cliffhanger.
Slightly paranormal romance with an unusual love-triangle.
Riveting and captivating from page 1.
The writing is stunning.
Griffen, Nate and Swayze had my full attention. These characters and this story, so so good. 👍
I am starting on part 2, right now.
Jewel E. Ann is killing it this year with her book releases.
April 1, 2021
It's kinda of weird, how a book can talk to us on so many different levels.
Since the release of this book I was really curious to read it, but at the same time, I wasn't in the mood to read something that apparently, talked about reincarnation and maybe a love triangle?
Yeah... I was partially right, and I don't know how this author could do this, but I'm a mess!
Swayze lives her life like any 21 yrs old should... She's fresh out of college, have an amazing boyfriend and is looking forward for what her future will bring.
Until she meets Nate... 15 yrs older than her, a single parent and widower... someone that never crossed her way before, but she still remember him, and now she's his baby's nanny.
The thing with her memories is that they're from a time where she wasn't even born.
Again, I will avoid spoilers...
But I need to say that this story was told in a way, that I just couldn't stop reading!
I felt Nate's pain... His struggles with fate.
I felt Swayze's doubts and confusion.
I felt Griff's love and devotion.
How pissed I was with Swayze for even entertain the idea of Nate, when Griff was everything that she could ever dream.
But then I had to look back and admit that the one entertaining Nate's memories, wasn't Swayze, but Daisy!
This is a tangled mess of souls and fate.
I just need to know what Fate will bring into their lives, because I truly believe in what this story is about!
If there's really a life after or before, would you remember it?
Unfinished business and deja vu are something that Always intrigued me, and this book... I just need to read the next right now!
July 4, 2020
Once again, this author blew me away with her phenomenal writing. Jewel E. Ann weaves a story about a quirky young woman, Swayze, who starts a new job as a nanny. What she is not ready for is the connection she feels to her new boss, Professor Nathaniel Hunt. She knows things about him which she cannot explain. The Professor has an idea, but Swayze doesn’t even want to go there.
Swayze is madly in love with her “Grocery Story Guy” boyfriend, Griffin. I am also madly in love with her boyfriend, Griffin. He is the perfect boyfriend. Sweet, caring and yet, he’s a little bad ass too. sigh…
Of course it ends with a mother of all cliffhangers, so you’ll should prepare yourself to be able to jump into book 2 right away, which I am about to do.
Swayze is madly in love with her “Grocery Story Guy” boyfriend, Griffin. I am also madly in love with her boyfriend, Griffin. He is the perfect boyfriend. Sweet, caring and yet, he’s a little bad ass too. sigh…
Of course it ends with a mother of all cliffhangers, so you’ll should prepare yourself to be able to jump into book 2 right away, which I am about to do.
May 16, 2018
Genre: General Fiction/Romance
Type: Book 1 of 2 from Transcend Duet
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
Nathaniel (Nate) Hunt was out of depth. Struck by a tragedy, he was left to pick up the pieces with his newborn baby. He hired a nanny as an extra hand but what he got was more than he bargained for.
Swayze Samuels was a young woman who was still figuring out her life. But when it came to handling a baby, she was more than capable. However, being around her new boss confused both of them because it invoked feelings and memories that didn't belong to her. Together, they must figure out the connections that seemed to tether their lives together.
I can't help but to love Nate. He carried a pain inside of him that made me want to coddle him. But I like how he could adapt to his situation without crippling his life.
Swayze provided plenty of comic relief to what could have been a somber story. She was a typical young woman with ambitions and insecurities. She was also selfless with a big heart.
The story was not exactly what I originally expected. I like how the author played with the relationship dynamics because it made the story much more interesting. I predicted correctly some parts of the story but it didn't take away my enjoyment.
Transcend is a story of lost and enduring love. I'm looking forward to see how the story will conclude.
Books in the series:
🔸 ✨ 🔸 . . . (F)BR With Loyda . . . 🔸 ✨ 🔸
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Type: Book 1 of 2 from Transcend Duet
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
Nathaniel (Nate) Hunt was out of depth. Struck by a tragedy, he was left to pick up the pieces with his newborn baby. He hired a nanny as an extra hand but what he got was more than he bargained for.
Swayze Samuels was a young woman who was still figuring out her life. But when it came to handling a baby, she was more than capable. However, being around her new boss confused both of them because it invoked feelings and memories that didn't belong to her. Together, they must figure out the connections that seemed to tether their lives together.
I may be a different person to her, depending on her desire to deal with the past, but she’s so much more than a nanny. And now that I know that, I can’t pretend it’s anything but a fucking miracle.
I can't help but to love Nate. He carried a pain inside of him that made me want to coddle him. But I like how he could adapt to his situation without crippling his life.
Swayze provided plenty of comic relief to what could have been a somber story. She was a typical young woman with ambitions and insecurities. She was also selfless with a big heart.
“The people in our lives give color to our existence. When we love, we choose to let part of our heart—part of our soul—live inside of another person. Their happiness is our happiness. Their grief is our grief. And when they die … part of us dies too.”
The story was not exactly what I originally expected. I like how the author played with the relationship dynamics because it made the story much more interesting. I predicted correctly some parts of the story but it didn't take away my enjoyment.
"I remember my past and his past, but not us. And it feels ridiculous, even impossible, to know so much about him if there wasn’t an us.”
Transcend is a story of lost and enduring love. I'm looking forward to see how the story will conclude.
Books in the series:
🔸 ✨ 🔸 . . . (F)BR With Loyda . . . 🔸 ✨ 🔸
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March 31, 2018
I continue to be amazed by the creative capacity of Jewel E. Ann. Her books refuse to be contained in tidy, predictable boxes. Transcend is aptly named because it surpasses all expectations in terms of originality, intricacy, mystery, and poignancy.
Jewel E. Ann excels in the development of characters who are flawed but believably compelling. One of the strengths of this book is the protagonist, Swayze. She is 21 and incredibly intelligent and trustworthy, but in some ways still immature. The thing is that she owns her strengths and weaknesses rather than pretending to be someone she’s not. Her vulnerability is sometimes paired with touches of snarkiness and stubbornness, which earns her bonus points in my book.
Swayze’s biker boyfriend, Griffin, is a bit of a dichotomy. His easygoing behavior makes him seem indifferent at times, but he’s very much tuned in to Swayze’s emotions and needs. He shows his devotion to Swayze in subtle but loving ways, and their attraction is nothing short of combustible. I would definitely go back for a second helping of a Griffin sundae with hot fudge and whipped cream on top.
Then there’s Professor Nate. He is an easy character to identify with. His life is in turmoil, he is grieving, and his pain is absolutely palpable. With Swayze’s influence, Nate’s evolution from an emotionally wrecked man who is barely holding on for his baby daughter’s sake to a man of hope and confidence is fascinating.
This story is extraordinary, challenging, and captivating. Yes, Transcend ends on a cliffhanger, but fear not. The conclusion releases in two weeks.
Recommended for fans of:
Single parents
Nannies
Bikers
Mysteries
Jewel E. Ann excels in the development of characters who are flawed but believably compelling. One of the strengths of this book is the protagonist, Swayze. She is 21 and incredibly intelligent and trustworthy, but in some ways still immature. The thing is that she owns her strengths and weaknesses rather than pretending to be someone she’s not. Her vulnerability is sometimes paired with touches of snarkiness and stubbornness, which earns her bonus points in my book.
Swayze’s biker boyfriend, Griffin, is a bit of a dichotomy. His easygoing behavior makes him seem indifferent at times, but he’s very much tuned in to Swayze’s emotions and needs. He shows his devotion to Swayze in subtle but loving ways, and their attraction is nothing short of combustible. I would definitely go back for a second helping of a Griffin sundae with hot fudge and whipped cream on top.
Then there’s Professor Nate. He is an easy character to identify with. His life is in turmoil, he is grieving, and his pain is absolutely palpable. With Swayze’s influence, Nate’s evolution from an emotionally wrecked man who is barely holding on for his baby daughter’s sake to a man of hope and confidence is fascinating.
This story is extraordinary, challenging, and captivating. Yes, Transcend ends on a cliffhanger, but fear not. The conclusion releases in two weeks.
Recommended for fans of:
Single parents
Nannies
Bikers
Mysteries
*I read an early copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion or the content of this review*
November 8, 2023
Swayze is too irritating for me to continue with this duology.
March 24, 2018
REVIEW: WHAT DID I JUST READ....?
"The mind functions with memory, but flourishes from discovery."
I feel like some throw around the word angsty because they know that draws in the readers. They know that's a turn-on for some and use it every chance they get - right or wrong, and I understand that desire to captivate and bring in those readers. I crave well written angst. I love when it strings me along and it makes me anxious. I love when it makes me pace because I can't figure it out. It says something to me when it's so torturously slow that I'm unable to focus on anything else but the book, but I can't sit still long enough to sit down and read it. Jewel knows how to write a story that does exactly that; that grips you and holds you against your will, making you see another side to the potentiality of this story. This one will dominate my thoughts for quite some time. I'm in so much trouble....
"Nate holds me captive without touching me."
I was so afraid as to how this book would play out and end, but by the time I got there, the gasp was completely audible. It was late at night, so of course I had to curtail my freak out, but I am SO excited to get to Epoch because of the discussion that I get to have AFTERWARDS. I know that sounds crazy, but there is only so much I can put in this review. Jewel had me thinking not only outside of my comfort zone, but she had my mind spinning with what-ifs and why-nots. I want to cry for Nate and hug Griffin. I want to cradle Swayze's heart and rock with her while she goes through all this turmoil. My heart is just not in a safe spot right now. Any decisions made have ramifications. Any actions taken have consequences. There is so much at stake on either side of the storyline that it truly makes me pace! Such a gripping conundrum.
"A single touch can say things twenty-six letters can't even begin to say."
I truthfully loved each of these characters equally, and that is rather rare for me. While I am usually very decided on sides while reading this type of story, I can honestly say that this one scares me so much. Each character has their own dynamic playing into this. Each one brings something different; another aspect to grasp onto and run with. I am so conflicted because I love how this book is making me feel!! I love how these characters are making me question and think, worry and sympathize. I find that I'm putting myself in their shoes, questioning the what if....
"Griffin grounds me. I find the best version of myself rooted in his love."
REALITY CHECK: The heartbreak is inevitable on every level. I mean, this is a triangle, but it's very different than any I have ever read. With this twist she added to her storyline, there is an element of supernatural wonder to it. For those of you that don't read that genre, or won't read outside of romance in general, I implore you to read this. I loved her vision because it was so easy for me to follow and to read it. I read it with such curiosity surrounding me on every page. So interesting and so different!
I wrote this on my Facebook post: Jewel E Ann is testing my mind's ability to bend the truth. To accept the unexplainable. I’m in love with this story and the possibilities. Crazy enough, I trust Jewel with this journey because this wouldn’t be my normal read. It’s so different. I’m really getting caught up in this story.
This one, it was the kind of story that grabbed me, sucked me in, and then I was completely and utterly fixated on the minute details that she sprinkled in between the pages. I had goosebumps. I had chills. I had so many questions. But most of all, I had love and adoration for the characters of this story. My heart broke and it smiled, it cried and it sighed. I am SO in love with these characters that I cannot possibly wait patiently for Epoch. I am ready.
OMGosh....my heart!!! Helllp meeee!!! I am just going to wallow over here, rocking in a corner awaiting Epoch.
"We don't love with our brains, we love with our hearts. We love on instinct."
~BEE
"The mind functions with memory, but flourishes from discovery."
I feel like some throw around the word angsty because they know that draws in the readers. They know that's a turn-on for some and use it every chance they get - right or wrong, and I understand that desire to captivate and bring in those readers. I crave well written angst. I love when it strings me along and it makes me anxious. I love when it makes me pace because I can't figure it out. It says something to me when it's so torturously slow that I'm unable to focus on anything else but the book, but I can't sit still long enough to sit down and read it. Jewel knows how to write a story that does exactly that; that grips you and holds you against your will, making you see another side to the potentiality of this story. This one will dominate my thoughts for quite some time. I'm in so much trouble....
"Nate holds me captive without touching me."
I was so afraid as to how this book would play out and end, but by the time I got there, the gasp was completely audible. It was late at night, so of course I had to curtail my freak out, but I am SO excited to get to Epoch because of the discussion that I get to have AFTERWARDS. I know that sounds crazy, but there is only so much I can put in this review. Jewel had me thinking not only outside of my comfort zone, but she had my mind spinning with what-ifs and why-nots. I want to cry for Nate and hug Griffin. I want to cradle Swayze's heart and rock with her while she goes through all this turmoil. My heart is just not in a safe spot right now. Any decisions made have ramifications. Any actions taken have consequences. There is so much at stake on either side of the storyline that it truly makes me pace! Such a gripping conundrum.
"A single touch can say things twenty-six letters can't even begin to say."
I truthfully loved each of these characters equally, and that is rather rare for me. While I am usually very decided on sides while reading this type of story, I can honestly say that this one scares me so much. Each character has their own dynamic playing into this. Each one brings something different; another aspect to grasp onto and run with. I am so conflicted because I love how this book is making me feel!! I love how these characters are making me question and think, worry and sympathize. I find that I'm putting myself in their shoes, questioning the what if....
"Griffin grounds me. I find the best version of myself rooted in his love."
REALITY CHECK: The heartbreak is inevitable on every level. I mean, this is a triangle, but it's very different than any I have ever read. With this twist she added to her storyline, there is an element of supernatural wonder to it. For those of you that don't read that genre, or won't read outside of romance in general, I implore you to read this. I loved her vision because it was so easy for me to follow and to read it. I read it with such curiosity surrounding me on every page. So interesting and so different!
I wrote this on my Facebook post: Jewel E Ann is testing my mind's ability to bend the truth. To accept the unexplainable. I’m in love with this story and the possibilities. Crazy enough, I trust Jewel with this journey because this wouldn’t be my normal read. It’s so different. I’m really getting caught up in this story.
This one, it was the kind of story that grabbed me, sucked me in, and then I was completely and utterly fixated on the minute details that she sprinkled in between the pages. I had goosebumps. I had chills. I had so many questions. But most of all, I had love and adoration for the characters of this story. My heart broke and it smiled, it cried and it sighed. I am SO in love with these characters that I cannot possibly wait patiently for Epoch. I am ready.
OMGosh....my heart!!! Helllp meeee!!! I am just going to wallow over here, rocking in a corner awaiting Epoch.
"We don't love with our brains, we love with our hearts. We love on instinct."
~BEE
April 18, 2018
4-4.5 ★'s
I really enjoy Jewel E. Ann's books but I knew by the title of this one that it would be deep. So, yes, this duet is about reincarnation but I think the author does a good job at not being preachy. Actually, let me rephrase that...her love story will have you wishing for a reincarnation.
Swayze's always been different - she's just known things...unexplainable things but it's not until she's leaving her therapist's office and runs into Nate that things start clicking. Unfortunately, he doesn't know who she is, at first.
But fate is not done with them yet because when she goes for her nanny interview, Nate is her potential employer. She's a natural with his daughter so of course, she's hired. This presents another problem in that Swayze's "memories" come fast and furious and she can't hold them in shocking Nate.
They need a little help navigating things and Nate, who's a professor, turns to his colleague that has experience with reincarnation. Now things start making sense but can Nate dare to hope that Swayze is somehow his first love?
I was a little shocked at how sure Nate seemed but also impressed by how much he held himself back. It was definitely hard for him to do.
And what about Swayze? Well, she definitely feels a connection with Nate...and there's feelings entwined with that connection but it's all messy and confusing. Even more confusing is that she's in a very loving and amazing relationship with someone else.
Now, let's talk Griffin...he's is definitely an Alpha and all that implies. He wants to take care of and protect Swayze. He's not really comfortable with what's going on and what's coming to light but he really tries to be by Swayze's side...and he is for the most part. I just had a hard time with some of the things he did.
This first book sets things up quite nicely but really, you have no idea what to think. Well, you can theorize all you want but Jewel E. Ann is not going to make things that easy so she throws a creepy neighbor into the mix.
I really love all the connections and how big a factor fate plays in the story. But it was hard reading about Swayze going through some of the things and trying to deal with it. Luckily, she has a pretty great support system.
Swayze and Morgan's (Nate's daughter) relationship was sooo sweet. And that makes things with Nate even harder. Swayze just can't seem to let things go.
This book ends pretty dramatically. I was really happy with myself that I refrained from reading this one until the second book was out!
I really enjoy Jewel E. Ann's books but I knew by the title of this one that it would be deep. So, yes, this duet is about reincarnation but I think the author does a good job at not being preachy. Actually, let me rephrase that...her love story will have you wishing for a reincarnation.
Swayze's always been different - she's just known things...unexplainable things but it's not until she's leaving her therapist's office and runs into Nate that things start clicking. Unfortunately, he doesn't know who she is, at first.
But fate is not done with them yet because when she goes for her nanny interview, Nate is her potential employer. She's a natural with his daughter so of course, she's hired. This presents another problem in that Swayze's "memories" come fast and furious and she can't hold them in shocking Nate.
They need a little help navigating things and Nate, who's a professor, turns to his colleague that has experience with reincarnation. Now things start making sense but can Nate dare to hope that Swayze is somehow his first love?
I was a little shocked at how sure Nate seemed but also impressed by how much he held himself back. It was definitely hard for him to do.
And what about Swayze? Well, she definitely feels a connection with Nate...and there's feelings entwined with that connection but it's all messy and confusing. Even more confusing is that she's in a very loving and amazing relationship with someone else.
Now, let's talk Griffin...he's is definitely an Alpha and all that implies. He wants to take care of and protect Swayze. He's not really comfortable with what's going on and what's coming to light but he really tries to be by Swayze's side...and he is for the most part. I just had a hard time with some of the things he did.
This first book sets things up quite nicely but really, you have no idea what to think. Well, you can theorize all you want but Jewel E. Ann is not going to make things that easy so she throws a creepy neighbor into the mix.
I really love all the connections and how big a factor fate plays in the story. But it was hard reading about Swayze going through some of the things and trying to deal with it. Luckily, she has a pretty great support system.
Swayze and Morgan's (Nate's daughter) relationship was sooo sweet. And that makes things with Nate even harder. Swayze just can't seem to let things go.
This book ends pretty dramatically. I was really happy with myself that I refrained from reading this one until the second book was out!
March 27, 2018
SPOILER-FREE REVIEW
“The people in our lives give color to our existence. When we love, we chose to let part of our heart –part of our soul- live inside of another person. Their happiness is our happiness. Their grief is our grief. And when they die…part of us dies too.”
Transcend was everything we love about Jewel E Ann. Her writing is sublime, perfection to the optimum level which meant we could not put it down for love nor money. It was addictive and compelling with characters that are trademark to this Author. We fell in complete book love and the characters immediately stole our hearts. Especially Griffin. Oh dear, that man is luscious; the perfect balance of sexy, cocky, romantic and passionate. We love our grocery store guy! Transcend is everything we love. It had intrigue, romance, and an otherworldly feel to it; ultimately it was full of high emotion, tension, humour, angst and passion.
‘I’ve never had a love like this to lose before now. How am I supposed to know what this is? Feelings of stupidity and inexperience mix with fear.’
The three main characters; Swayze, Griffin and Nate were written with such love, care and attention. Two very different heroes, but one ultimately stole our hearts and we are both fearing yet eagerly anticipating the final book in this duet. This is not a love triangle per se, as the crux of this story is what may be classed as otherworldly, however, who knows what may come next. We know one thing for sure and that is that our love for Griffin is unshakeable. The crux of the story is fascinating to us and the purpose even more so. Unique and undeniably well written.
‘Griffin is so certain about life, and I’m not certain about anything because Nate Hunt has blurred my reality. My sanity. My existence.’
‘Griffin commands me without saying a word. It’s protective. It’s possessive. It’s lust. It’s love. It’s everything. Cradling my face in his hands, he kisses me. It’s the slow start to a love song. I’m certain every time he kisses me like this I fall in love all over again. This is the kiss I dreamed of from the moment I turned over the receipt and read his phone number under Grocery Store Guy.'
Griffin and Swayze are in love; they met at the grocery store under cringingly funny and romantic circumstances, which is a scene we would’ve loved to have been privy to. That was the only thing we felt was missing from Transcend as it played such a wonderful part of this story. The defining moment of a love story if you will. Griffin is just about the most perfect book boyfriend; he was luscious with the biggest romantic heart you could wish for. He had us in puddles on the floor!
“I’ve spent my entire adult life trying to convince myself I was too young to really love her. It has to be the trauma of losing her so suddenly at such a vulnerable age. Some people think kids are resilient…But emotionally, I think what happens to us when we’re young changes us forever. A broken bone is nothing compared to a broken heart. One is a scratch. The other leaves a scar on your soul.”
Nate is an emotionally broken single father who seems so vulnerable and lost as he takes care of his infant daughter. Our hearts broke for him as everything unfolded, his story almost running parallel with the romance of Griffin and Swayze. Until they collide and a mystery unravels. What begins as scepticism and disbelief becomes a ray of hope and recognition for a man who has suffered too much tragedy.
“Something’s wrong with me,” I whisper while choking back a sob. There’s a lifetime of concern etched into his forehead as he slowly shakes his head. “No. Nothing’s wrong with you.” It’s too much to hold in. I cover my face with my hands as a cry rips from my throat. Nate pulls me into his chest. It’s warm. It’s comforting. It’s familiar. But mostly…it’s terrifying.
What happens when every day you experience a sense of déjà vu, when you know everything there is to know about someone, yet you’ve never met them? This is the compelling mystery and struggle which Swayze faces in Transcend. Conflicted feelings, over powering memories and connected emotions. The moment Swayze meets Nate she recognises him, but how? Incredible angst and copious twists takes her on a journey that is completely unexpected and infuriating at the same time. We were right there with her needing to find out just what the connection was yet at the same time we wanted to shake Swayze, shouting at her to wake up and realise what she has and what she could potentially lose in her quest to uncover the truth.
‘Griffin has defined love for me in ways I never imagined. I’m not sure I realized his real role in my life until I was faced with the possibility of not having him in my life at all. The day I chased him down the hall to his bathroom, I was chasing the part of my heart that broke off and gave me the middle finger while saying, “I belong to him, not you.”
What a compelling read; we were hooked- furiously turning the pages yet never wanting this brilliant story to end. We had a feeling of dread the whole way through as revelations made our pulse race and our hearts bracing for possible breakage. The last page….oh wow, talk about jaws hitting the floor, we were gobsmacked. Now we’re counting the days till we find out where this duet is going to take us.
“We don’t love with our brains, we love with our hearts. We love on instinct. Love is undefinable and resides in all of us. There are no requirements to love someone.”
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March 24, 2018
This was a truly fantastic and unique read and the premise of this story had me intrigued for the whole book. This almost borders on paranormal or maybe not... depends on what you believe. I think what I loved the most about this story is that it was so unpredictable. I love books like this that keep me on the edge of my seat and make me want to to devour it in one sitting.
Nathaniel is now a widower with a newborn baby and he hires Swayze as a nanny. He is 15 years her senior and she is a complete stranger and yet she knows personal things about him that happened even before she was born. Swayze is appropriately scared and confused as to how she knows these bits of information but she kind of takes it in stride. I love heroines like Swayze who you can't fit into a specific mold. She is a bit quirky and awkward and also super smart. Watching them try to figure out what was happening was addictive!
Then there is Griffin who is Swayze's boyfriend. The heavily tattooed biker who is super sexy and rough around the edges but is such a sweetheart who loves his family and loves Swayze with a fierce passion. The dynamics of Swayze, Nate and Griffin does not read like a love triangle but at the same time by the end of this first book I'm honestly not sure what to think. That's the thing with this book, I don't know what to expect. I don't even know what I want to happen!!
Then at the end of this book, a HUGE BOMB gets dropped! I mean it completely blew my mind and it now pushes this book into the category of suspense. Gah!! I cannot wait for Book 2! Please try this book if you are looking for a unique, mind bending romance that is completely addicting and will leave you pondering for days.
5 Stars
Contemporary Romance
Duet: Book 1
POV: Dual
Heat Level: Light to Moderate
Cliffhanger
COME FIND ME!
Nathaniel is now a widower with a newborn baby and he hires Swayze as a nanny. He is 15 years her senior and she is a complete stranger and yet she knows personal things about him that happened even before she was born. Swayze is appropriately scared and confused as to how she knows these bits of information but she kind of takes it in stride. I love heroines like Swayze who you can't fit into a specific mold. She is a bit quirky and awkward and also super smart. Watching them try to figure out what was happening was addictive!
Then there is Griffin who is Swayze's boyfriend. The heavily tattooed biker who is super sexy and rough around the edges but is such a sweetheart who loves his family and loves Swayze with a fierce passion. The dynamics of Swayze, Nate and Griffin does not read like a love triangle but at the same time by the end of this first book I'm honestly not sure what to think. That's the thing with this book, I don't know what to expect. I don't even know what I want to happen!!
Then at the end of this book, a HUGE BOMB gets dropped! I mean it completely blew my mind and it now pushes this book into the category of suspense. Gah!! I cannot wait for Book 2! Please try this book if you are looking for a unique, mind bending romance that is completely addicting and will leave you pondering for days.
5 Stars
Contemporary Romance
Duet: Book 1
POV: Dual
Heat Level: Light to Moderate
Cliffhanger
COME FIND ME!
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