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Phoenix Rising #3
Tibo's Beginning
[Siren Classic Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, public exhibition] Tibo suffered a heart attack at an early age. After dying briefly and being brought back by the paramedics, he had a new appreciation for life. He also had a new appreciation for his gorgeous boss, Salvatore Fernando. When their lives are threatened and they have to go on the run, Tibo is happy to go as long as he gets to stay by Sal's side. He's even more elated when Sal makes his desires known. But what doesn't thrill Tibo is discovering that he is a phoenix. Now, with danger coming at them from every turn and not knowing who they can trust, Tibo must learn to give his loyalty and understanding to his new lover, especially when Sal transforms into something only whispered about in folklore. Can Sal keep Tibo safe as they try desperately to find a place to call home, and can Tibo save Sal when he takes a bullet to save Tibo's life? Or will their new beginning end before it's even started? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
125 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 24, 2012
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Stormy Glenn
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I believes the only thing sexier than a man in cowboy boots is two, or three men in cowboy boots. I also believes in love at first sight, soul mates, true love, and happy endings.
I live in the great Northwest region of the USA, with my gorgeous husband and soul mate, two boxer/collie puppies, one old biddy cats, and three fish. When I'm not being a mother to my six teenagers or cleaning up after my two 70 pound lap puppies, you can usually find me cuddled in bed with a book in my hand and a puppy in my lap. Or on my laptop, creating the next sexy man for one of my stories.
I welcomes comments from readers, so drop me a line. stormyglenn@hotmail.com
What do I do ?
I'm a writer of erotic, paranormal, werewolf, futuristic, contemporary, gay, and Ménage a Trois romances. I'm currently published with Siren Publishing, Torquere Press, and Noble Ellora's Cave.
I believes the only thing sexier than a man in cowboy boots is two, or three men in cowboy boots. I also believes in love at first sight, soul mates, true love, and happy endings.
I live in the great Northwest region of the USA, with my gorgeous husband and soul mate, two boxer/collie puppies, one old biddy cats, and three fish. When I'm not being a mother to my six teenagers or cleaning up after my two 70 pound lap puppies, you can usually find me cuddled in bed with a book in my hand and a puppy in my lap. Or on my laptop, creating the next sexy man for one of my stories.
I welcomes comments from readers, so drop me a line. stormyglenn@hotmail.com
What do I do ?
I'm a writer of erotic, paranormal, werewolf, futuristic, contemporary, gay, and Ménage a Trois romances. I'm currently published with Siren Publishing, Torquere Press, and Noble Ellora's Cave.
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June 23, 2014
Whoa. Didn't see THAT one coming. Sal was still funny as ever with his nicknames. HA!
I am loving the new people being introduced. I want more!!
I am loving the new people being introduced. I want more!!
August 8, 2013
This third book in the 'Phoenix Rising' series is a little different from the prior stories. Our two main characters have been in each of the previous books as supporting players. I was very interested to see how the authors would shape this story.
Sal is Riojos' brother (from 'Collin's Awakening') and has been involved peripherally with protecting his brother and Collin, helping Tony and Kyle (from 'Kyle's Return') and now has come to the attention of the evil man out to get the phoenixes. So Sal and his bartender, Tibo, are on the run with the whole group. Sal has been developing feelings for Tibo for a long time now but hasn't done anything about it other than protect Tibo from everything going on. But there's something happening with Sal, too, and it'll come as much of a surprise to Sal as to everyone else.
Tibo hasn't ever wanted anyone as much as Sal from the day he met him. Sal makes him feel safe and protected. And right now Tibo is pretty terrified as they've been hunted and threatened with death at every turn. Imagine his surprise when he discovers, during the course of a voodoo ritual, that he's a phoenix also. When he had his heart attack at twenty-one he died and the paramedics brought him back, thus ensuring his rebirth as a phoenix. Tibo doesn't care about all that as much as he knows he'll follow Sal anywhere for he's in love with the tall, muscular, very dominant man. I really fell for Tibo because he had absolutely no qualms admitting he was a big chicken and he'd rather run than fight!
The group locates an old, derelict Civil War bunker out in the Florida woods and decide to hide out there to rest and recuperate from all of the running. Here is where we get more information about phoenixes, their guardians and what the evil is hunting them. They also are able to locate what seems to be a permanent home and headquarters. I liked that this book kept the interesting and unique story line going although I worry that the authors won't be able to continue the pace as the books go on. However, I am still interested in reading the next story whenever it is released.
NOTE: This book was provided by Siren Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Sal is Riojos' brother (from 'Collin's Awakening') and has been involved peripherally with protecting his brother and Collin, helping Tony and Kyle (from 'Kyle's Return') and now has come to the attention of the evil man out to get the phoenixes. So Sal and his bartender, Tibo, are on the run with the whole group. Sal has been developing feelings for Tibo for a long time now but hasn't done anything about it other than protect Tibo from everything going on. But there's something happening with Sal, too, and it'll come as much of a surprise to Sal as to everyone else.
Tibo hasn't ever wanted anyone as much as Sal from the day he met him. Sal makes him feel safe and protected. And right now Tibo is pretty terrified as they've been hunted and threatened with death at every turn. Imagine his surprise when he discovers, during the course of a voodoo ritual, that he's a phoenix also. When he had his heart attack at twenty-one he died and the paramedics brought him back, thus ensuring his rebirth as a phoenix. Tibo doesn't care about all that as much as he knows he'll follow Sal anywhere for he's in love with the tall, muscular, very dominant man. I really fell for Tibo because he had absolutely no qualms admitting he was a big chicken and he'd rather run than fight!
The group locates an old, derelict Civil War bunker out in the Florida woods and decide to hide out there to rest and recuperate from all of the running. Here is where we get more information about phoenixes, their guardians and what the evil is hunting them. They also are able to locate what seems to be a permanent home and headquarters. I liked that this book kept the interesting and unique story line going although I worry that the authors won't be able to continue the pace as the books go on. However, I am still interested in reading the next story whenever it is released.
NOTE: This book was provided by Siren Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
March 29, 2013
2012 Review:
Hah. So Tibo’s twenty-two. Yeah, I’m sure he’s been working as a bartender “for years”.
Anyway. For the most part, Tibo’s super-submissive and timid, while Sal features lots of rough edges. I am not sure I like him much, actually. Too bossy for my taste. The whole D/s tint their relationship has… I just don’t know. It’s not offensive but I am not sure what I think about this.
So everyone’s together now and they picked up two more phoenixes. Now it’s beginning to look like our usual fare. Complete with a huge house to settle down in.
Oh and both the antagonist and the guardians turn out to be way more paranormal than expected. I kind of like that bit. As long as it does not overtake the human side of the story. It did feel nice to have the human element prevalent because it made everyone treat the unusual as, well, unusual instead of the blasé attitude these series tend to develop.
So yeah. Some original mystical beings, plus a kinda-sorta werewolf.
I just wish there was more of this series to read, because it’s one of those continuous things. Le sigh. Can’t have everything. I am ready to move on to something else for now anyway.
Hah. So Tibo’s twenty-two. Yeah, I’m sure he’s been working as a bartender “for years”.
Anyway. For the most part, Tibo’s super-submissive and timid, while Sal features lots of rough edges. I am not sure I like him much, actually. Too bossy for my taste. The whole D/s tint their relationship has… I just don’t know. It’s not offensive but I am not sure what I think about this.
So everyone’s together now and they picked up two more phoenixes. Now it’s beginning to look like our usual fare. Complete with a huge house to settle down in.
Oh and both the antagonist and the guardians turn out to be way more paranormal than expected. I kind of like that bit. As long as it does not overtake the human side of the story. It did feel nice to have the human element prevalent because it made everyone treat the unusual as, well, unusual instead of the blasé attitude these series tend to develop.
So yeah. Some original mystical beings, plus a kinda-sorta werewolf.
I just wish there was more of this series to read, because it’s one of those continuous things. Le sigh. Can’t have everything. I am ready to move on to something else for now anyway.
February 18, 2022
Very dissapointed about the ending. It left me hanging with so many questions.
May 24, 2024
2.3 estrellas
Muy simple
Muy simple
September 23, 2014
So...the main plot. I have no real idea what it was. This is a third book and I didn't bother with the first two so I was a little lost reading this. I assumed I would be able to understand it naturally with no problems. I assumed wrong. There was a lot I couldn't understand and a lot I didn't even try because it was just too damn hard and with every chapter I realized it wasn't even worth it either. The romance was crappy. I'm aware they knew each other for some time but it was totally out of the blue and way too easy for my taste. Not too mention how irritating Tibo and Sal were together. Tibo acted like a simpering fool who was afraid of his own shadow and Sal like an entitled prick with thoughts of greatness. I didn't like either of them. They could've died a thousand times for all I cared. Same with all the other characters. Basically? This was just freaky and a waste of my time. Only reason I give this a two star rating is because I did manage to finish without wanting to kill them all.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 14, 2012
typical lynn hagen serial romance. nothing fantastic, nothing so bad it can't be finished. what is typical lynn hagen? imagine a shorter harlequin romance but with no t&a (see, i was going to write no surprise pregnancies, but... yeah.).
out of sheer laziness, i will be using this as my template for all books by :
lynn hagen
stormy glenn
scarlett hyacinth
carol lynne
gabrielle evans
unless otherwise noted. i'd apologize, but i'm not sorry. i figure it's about as much time as they put into their books. dammit! well, i made it all the way to the end being rather moderate in my assessment. that's a win.
out of sheer laziness, i will be using this as my template for all books by :
lynn hagen
stormy glenn
scarlett hyacinth
carol lynne
gabrielle evans
unless otherwise noted. i'd apologize, but i'm not sorry. i figure it's about as much time as they put into their books. dammit! well, i made it all the way to the end being rather moderate in my assessment. that's a win.
February 2, 2012
This was wayyyy better than the previous book. Love my guilty pleasures! Two new characters are introduced, a mission gone haywire, betrayal and the FINAL revilement of who Glades men are (somewhat) My fav in the series so far!
January 14, 2012
I got kinda annoyed that Tibo kept being referred to as the "little man" all the time.
It's still a fun series to read, and I like how it sets things up for future stories. Can't wait to see which guy is next!
It's still a fun series to read, and I like how it sets things up for future stories. Can't wait to see which guy is next!
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