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Demons of Fame #1
Caught in the Glow (The Glower Chronicles) (Volume 1) by Eva Chase
When she was a child, Avery Harmen watched her father die at the hands of a Glower–a breed of demon that feeds on dreams of fame and glory. Now she secretly protects the rising stars of Los Angeles from the demons that prey on them, determined to make sure her clients never suffer the same fate.Then Avery finds herself assigned to Colin Ryder, a young indie rocker who just landed a major label deal. Colin is cocky, rebellious, a brilliant musician, and already in the Glowers' sights. He's also far too hot for Avery to ignore the chemistry between them–especially when she gets to know the tender side behind his celebrity facade. Though Avery knows she's falling too fast, she's willing to risk heartbreak if fanning the flames of attraction distracts Colin from his Glower-tempting antics. But Colin is keeping a secret of his own, one so big it will put both her heart and his soul on the line.The first book in The Glower Chronicles, a steamy New Adult paranormal series.Each book in The Glower Chronicles contains a stand-alone romance, but it is recommended that you read them in order to best appreciate the ongoing subplots.
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124 books3,786 followersEva Chase lives in Canada with her family. She loves stories both swoony and supernatural, and strong women and the men who appreciate them. You can visit her online at www.evachase.com.
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June 18, 2017
What could be better than a contemporary romance with a troubled rockstar? Add a touch of the paranormal, some great dialogue, one feisty female who bows to no one and of course, the troubled, yet talented rockstar who is keeping as many secrets as our leading lady. Pretty much, you have a delightful smorgasbord of great elements, great writing and great reading called Caught in the Glow by Eva Chase.
Not everyone can see the Glowers, nasty demons who feed on dreams of fame and glory. What better place to start than with rising stars? Avery’s job is to keep these people safe, serving undercover as an assistant/bodyguard. When she was assigned to stick to Colin like grass stains on white shorts, his most endearing quality was NOT his arrogance, excess or rebellious side. Oh wait, he didn't have any endearing qualities. The Glowers are following him and only Avery can keep them at bay, but there is a another facet to Colin, two actually, his kind and generous side and the secretive side, the one that could destroy more than Avery’s heart.
It’s all about the chemistry and these two have it, in spades, thanks to the talented pen of Eva Chase! Ms. Chase has created a romance with a twist, nothing drastic, but definitely a positive one. Avery is a treat, one of those characters you wish would show up for a visit. Colin, a bit of manwhore, but deep down, this talented guy is good, he just needs to learn to trust. Will he find that trust with Avery?
From start to finish, Eva Chase had me, sometimes chuckling, sometimes getting frustrated and sometimes saying “awwww.” That is what creating a story and presenting it well is all about, it leaves us wanting more!
I received this edition from Eva Chase in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Glower Chronicles - Book 1
Publication Date: October 13, 2015
Publisher: Ink Spark Press
Genre: NA Coming of Age \ Romantic Fantasy
Print Length: 202 pages
Available from: Amazon
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Not everyone can see the Glowers, nasty demons who feed on dreams of fame and glory. What better place to start than with rising stars? Avery’s job is to keep these people safe, serving undercover as an assistant/bodyguard. When she was assigned to stick to Colin like grass stains on white shorts, his most endearing quality was NOT his arrogance, excess or rebellious side. Oh wait, he didn't have any endearing qualities. The Glowers are following him and only Avery can keep them at bay, but there is a another facet to Colin, two actually, his kind and generous side and the secretive side, the one that could destroy more than Avery’s heart.
It’s all about the chemistry and these two have it, in spades, thanks to the talented pen of Eva Chase! Ms. Chase has created a romance with a twist, nothing drastic, but definitely a positive one. Avery is a treat, one of those characters you wish would show up for a visit. Colin, a bit of manwhore, but deep down, this talented guy is good, he just needs to learn to trust. Will he find that trust with Avery?
From start to finish, Eva Chase had me, sometimes chuckling, sometimes getting frustrated and sometimes saying “awwww.” That is what creating a story and presenting it well is all about, it leaves us wanting more!
I received this edition from Eva Chase in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Glower Chronicles - Book 1
Publication Date: October 13, 2015
Publisher: Ink Spark Press
Genre: NA Coming of Age \ Romantic Fantasy
Print Length: 202 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
September 18, 2015
Caught in the Glow was one of those books I'm very glad to have accepted for review. The story was really great, I enjoyed it so much. It was intriguing, sexy with engaging characters and the writing was so damn good! I'm definitely a fan of this story and world!
This story is about Avery Harmen, who when she was a child witnessed her father dying at the hands of a Glower, which, as the synopsis says are "a breed of demon that feeds on dreams of fame and glory". Years later Avery works as a Tether and gets assigned to Colin Ryder, a new up and coming rockstar who's on the brink of losing his major label deal and self-destruction. As Avery does everything in her power to protect Colin she realises there's more behind him than the self-assured and defiant rockstar that everyone else sees and starts falling for him. But then a secret of Colin surfaces which makes Avery doubt that she can keep protecting him from the Glowers.
I loved Avery as well as Colin. Avery because she cared about Colin and not just as a client but really as a person and didn't want him to get hurt. She did literally everything to keep him from the Glowers. Also, she kicked ass at playing the drums, which was just beyond awesome! Colin because at first he seemed this typical cocky rockstar who brings a new girl home with him every week but once you get to know him, there's also a lot of depth within him + he was really talented even if he struggled with it.
The thing that I liked so much about this book was that it was a very unique concept. Sure, I've read other books that were new adult as well as paranormal that also featured rockstars but they weren't quite like this. The writing was really appealing to me, which made the story all the more enjoyable. And of course the romance was so very hot! Avery and Colin definitely had a lot of chemistry going on between them. I loved it.
I only wanted to read a little more about the side characters like Sterling, Fiona and Mateo. But of course this was before I found out Fiona and Mateo will actually get their own books so yay! Looking forward to those very much.
Overall, Caught in the Glow by Eva Chase was in one word: awesome! It had a lot of the things that I love in a good read — new adult, paranormal, rockstars and steamy romance! I can't wait for the next books featuring Fiona and Mateo!
This story is about Avery Harmen, who when she was a child witnessed her father dying at the hands of a Glower, which, as the synopsis says are "a breed of demon that feeds on dreams of fame and glory". Years later Avery works as a Tether and gets assigned to Colin Ryder, a new up and coming rockstar who's on the brink of losing his major label deal and self-destruction. As Avery does everything in her power to protect Colin she realises there's more behind him than the self-assured and defiant rockstar that everyone else sees and starts falling for him. But then a secret of Colin surfaces which makes Avery doubt that she can keep protecting him from the Glowers.
I loved Avery as well as Colin. Avery because she cared about Colin and not just as a client but really as a person and didn't want him to get hurt. She did literally everything to keep him from the Glowers. Also, she kicked ass at playing the drums, which was just beyond awesome! Colin because at first he seemed this typical cocky rockstar who brings a new girl home with him every week but once you get to know him, there's also a lot of depth within him + he was really talented even if he struggled with it.
The thing that I liked so much about this book was that it was a very unique concept. Sure, I've read other books that were new adult as well as paranormal that also featured rockstars but they weren't quite like this. The writing was really appealing to me, which made the story all the more enjoyable. And of course the romance was so very hot! Avery and Colin definitely had a lot of chemistry going on between them. I loved it.
I only wanted to read a little more about the side characters like Sterling, Fiona and Mateo. But of course this was before I found out Fiona and Mateo will actually get their own books so yay! Looking forward to those very much.
Overall, Caught in the Glow by Eva Chase was in one word: awesome! It had a lot of the things that I love in a good read — new adult, paranormal, rockstars and steamy romance! I can't wait for the next books featuring Fiona and Mateo!
November 3, 2015
3.5/5 stars (PureTextuality.com)A new kind of demon, well at least new to me, and a story that takes place among rock celebrities? Count me in! At first, I wasn’t really sure about the premise once I got into the book, but I stuck with it, and it really got better as I read.
Avery is the daughter of a rock legend, one that died way too soon. Avery and her mom witnessed the death, as they walked in on the Glower that was draining his energy. Glowers are demons that feed off of artistic energy of any kind. The more special the talent, the more they are drawn to the musician or artist. First they have to mark them, then feed off of them, on and off, for awhile before ultimately draining their life away. Because Avery and her mom are two of the people that were actually able to see Glowers, they both work for an agency that is employed by different recording studios and the like, to get their talent to start getting work done-instead of getting hooked on drugs, groupies, and all the bad stuff that heads towards any celebrity. Not that the studios know anything about the Glowers, because they don’t.
Avery is nineteen and is assigned to her second case, nineteen year old, rock god to be, Colin Ryder. He also happens to have gone to a school that Avery attended for a few months back in high school. She remembers him, but has no reason to think he would ever remember her. Avery has to move in with him and keep him in check, when all he wants to do is get into trouble. It’s almost like he is on a collision course or something. Of course, Avery see’s the Glowers, one in particular, almost everywhere Colin goes. It’s her job to warn off the demon, who incidently knows what Avery’s job is, and even at times dispel them away from the scene. I didn’t like that she has no way of actually killing the demon, only a way to get them to leave for awhile. It doesn’t help that Colin isn’t cooperating with Avery.
Of course, this book ends up with a romance between the two. But there is a lot of angst in order to get there. And Colin is not exactly on board with behaving-to the point that I really didn’t like him as much as you should like a main character, or love interest. There was a twist I really didn’t see coming concerning this, as it turned out. Well I kinda did, but I wasn’t sure.
In the end, is this a book that I want to read the sequel to? Not sure, but probably-if only to see where two other characters adventures with glowers take them. I really thought there should be more to this particular story, more scary moments, more bad encounters with the demons, a better way to get rid of them, etc.,so I was a bit shocked to see the follow ups are about other people that are friends/coworkers of Averys. Maybe we will see more about this couple in the other two books, because I didn’t feel their story was really finished.
Recommended to adult paranormal romance fans. Adult due to steamy scenes.
A copy of this was given to me by Net Galley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Avery is the daughter of a rock legend, one that died way too soon. Avery and her mom witnessed the death, as they walked in on the Glower that was draining his energy. Glowers are demons that feed off of artistic energy of any kind. The more special the talent, the more they are drawn to the musician or artist. First they have to mark them, then feed off of them, on and off, for awhile before ultimately draining their life away. Because Avery and her mom are two of the people that were actually able to see Glowers, they both work for an agency that is employed by different recording studios and the like, to get their talent to start getting work done-instead of getting hooked on drugs, groupies, and all the bad stuff that heads towards any celebrity. Not that the studios know anything about the Glowers, because they don’t.
Avery is nineteen and is assigned to her second case, nineteen year old, rock god to be, Colin Ryder. He also happens to have gone to a school that Avery attended for a few months back in high school. She remembers him, but has no reason to think he would ever remember her. Avery has to move in with him and keep him in check, when all he wants to do is get into trouble. It’s almost like he is on a collision course or something. Of course, Avery see’s the Glowers, one in particular, almost everywhere Colin goes. It’s her job to warn off the demon, who incidently knows what Avery’s job is, and even at times dispel them away from the scene. I didn’t like that she has no way of actually killing the demon, only a way to get them to leave for awhile. It doesn’t help that Colin isn’t cooperating with Avery.
Of course, this book ends up with a romance between the two. But there is a lot of angst in order to get there. And Colin is not exactly on board with behaving-to the point that I really didn’t like him as much as you should like a main character, or love interest. There was a twist I really didn’t see coming concerning this, as it turned out. Well I kinda did, but I wasn’t sure.
In the end, is this a book that I want to read the sequel to? Not sure, but probably-if only to see where two other characters adventures with glowers take them. I really thought there should be more to this particular story, more scary moments, more bad encounters with the demons, a better way to get rid of them, etc.,so I was a bit shocked to see the follow ups are about other people that are friends/coworkers of Averys. Maybe we will see more about this couple in the other two books, because I didn’t feel their story was really finished.
Recommended to adult paranormal romance fans. Adult due to steamy scenes.
A copy of this was given to me by Net Galley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
November 25, 2015
I stayed up till 2 am to finish this. I liked it. I really liked it.
Caught in the Glow is about an organization that protects artist from a breed of demon that feeds on dreams of fame and glory. Avery was assigned to Colin Ryder, a young indie rocker who just landed a major label deal.
I ended up thinking about two things while reading this:
1. I have always loved this genre. I like how authors mix contemporary with the supernatural. It was exciting and well written.
2. This reminds me a lot of actual celebrities and artist with great careers that ended up badly through suicide or drug overdose. It's a supernatural story but it is also really realistic.
I can't wait for the next book.
Caught in the Glow is about an organization that protects artist from a breed of demon that feeds on dreams of fame and glory. Avery was assigned to Colin Ryder, a young indie rocker who just landed a major label deal.
I ended up thinking about two things while reading this:
1. I have always loved this genre. I like how authors mix contemporary with the supernatural. It was exciting and well written.
2. This reminds me a lot of actual celebrities and artist with great careers that ended up badly through suicide or drug overdose. It's a supernatural story but it is also really realistic.
I can't wait for the next book.
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December 23, 2015
I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review from the author. It does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Full Review on Brianna's Bookish Confessions.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! When the author contacted me about her book and told me it was new adult romance with a paranormal element, I was all in. I’m not that familiar with new adult paranormal; only YA. YA paranormal is one of my all time favorite genres and I have Twilight to thank for that. This was a great paranormal read! Demon-like creatures who suck your passion out of you? COUNT ME IN!
Avery watched her dad die and as you guessed, by a Glower. Now sworn to destroy the things that killed her father, she secretly helps protect famous musicians from having the same fate as her dad. She is currently to protect Colin Ryder. She knows all too well who Colin Ryder is. She went to school with him at one point, but not that he would notice. He has a thing for the ladies and he makes that very clear to Avery when she comes to protect him. He has a bad temper and it doesn’t take much for him to be set off. But neither of the 2 can ignore the chemistry building between the 2.
I’m a hardcore romance addict- that much is true. So it is without a doubt I LOVEDDD the romance between Colin and Avery. I love my bad-boy/rocker types and Colin was just that. I loved his character! Avery’s as well; though at times I just wanted to slap her for taking SOO long. But what can a girl do?
Full Review on Brianna's Bookish Confessions.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! When the author contacted me about her book and told me it was new adult romance with a paranormal element, I was all in. I’m not that familiar with new adult paranormal; only YA. YA paranormal is one of my all time favorite genres and I have Twilight to thank for that. This was a great paranormal read! Demon-like creatures who suck your passion out of you? COUNT ME IN!
Avery watched her dad die and as you guessed, by a Glower. Now sworn to destroy the things that killed her father, she secretly helps protect famous musicians from having the same fate as her dad. She is currently to protect Colin Ryder. She knows all too well who Colin Ryder is. She went to school with him at one point, but not that he would notice. He has a thing for the ladies and he makes that very clear to Avery when she comes to protect him. He has a bad temper and it doesn’t take much for him to be set off. But neither of the 2 can ignore the chemistry building between the 2.
I’m a hardcore romance addict- that much is true. So it is without a doubt I LOVEDDD the romance between Colin and Avery. I love my bad-boy/rocker types and Colin was just that. I loved his character! Avery’s as well; though at times I just wanted to slap her for taking SOO long. But what can a girl do?
November 9, 2015
I liked the premise, but I just didn't feel connected to the characters. I wish there has been more back & forth between the 2 MCs leading up to the more romantic parts.
July 18, 2020
I was unsure about this book when I got past the first few chapters. I wasn't too sure how I felt about the concept of the book and it was something different that I had never read before. However, I did really get into the storyline after a few more chapters but I do think it was missing a bit more conflict and relationship angst between the main characters. I would have loved to have seen more confrontation with the stalker glower that was following Colin but that being said it did get to me when Colin said he would be happy to be marked, so it was definitely on the right track to do some emotional damage to me as a reader. Overall it was a really good, easy read and I can't wait to get into book two.
October 31, 2015
I kindly received a copy of this book from Ink Spark Press via NG in return for an honest review.
Rating- 3.5 stars.
"I saw my first Glower when i was seven years old...that was when i learned that artistic passion could consume a person, literally."
Well this was really original!!
Wow.
This book is most definitely NA, it has language and sexual situations and scenes. fair warning.
This book blew my mind in terms of originality, I mean, we always hear about the intense depression artists in Hollywood have. They take drugs, drink too much and sometimes, die of an overdose.
But why does this happen?
What compels someone who has such great possessions, someone who is rolling in money and living the dream from suddenly being so unhappy.
The Glowers.
I just thought it was an ingenious idea.
The characters were very likable, Colin had that vulnerable glow around him that just made your heart ache. However, I will admit that the romance was really fast, One minute he's glaring at her and the next he's moon-eyed. It just felt really fast.
I liked Avery a lot too, she's a cool, no-nonsense character that I can appreciate.
It kind of ended on a cliff- hanger though. So be prepared!
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Rating- 3.5 stars.
"I saw my first Glower when i was seven years old...that was when i learned that artistic passion could consume a person, literally."
Avery Harmen is part of the Tether Society,
A secret society who protects artists with brilliant talents from the demons/Glower who would mark them, sucking the life and joy away from them until the artist kills themselves.
No one knows this happens.
No one believes in demons in this day and age.
The only way someone can see a glower is if they saw someone dying at the hands of the demons.
Avery is sent to 'tether' Colin Ryder, an upcoming rock star.
His talent is unbelievable, everybody loves him, everyone wants to be him.
And there lies the danger.
The Glowers have their eyes on Colin, and it's Avery's job to protect him at all cost.
Well this was really original!!
Wow.
This book is most definitely NA, it has language and sexual situations and scenes. fair warning.
This book blew my mind in terms of originality, I mean, we always hear about the intense depression artists in Hollywood have. They take drugs, drink too much and sometimes, die of an overdose.
But why does this happen?
What compels someone who has such great possessions, someone who is rolling in money and living the dream from suddenly being so unhappy.
The Glowers.
I just thought it was an ingenious idea.
The characters were very likable, Colin had that vulnerable glow around him that just made your heart ache. However, I will admit that the romance was really fast, One minute he's glaring at her and the next he's moon-eyed. It just felt really fast.
I liked Avery a lot too, she's a cool, no-nonsense character that I can appreciate.
It kind of ended on a cliff- hanger though. So be prepared!
Stay awesome!
-The Book Herald
Check out my blog- The Book Herald Blog (help the little people!)
tweet me @thebookherald
September 29, 2015
I thought this was a great first book. It was unlike anything I've read before. The story was entertaining and kept me on the edge waiting to see what would happen next.
Avery has the ability to see the demons that feed off of the joy that comes from fame and she works hard to protect her clients from harm. When she is assigned to Colin Ryder emotions get caught up in the mix.
At first I wasn't a big fan of Colin, he has that cocky bad-boy rocker thing going on but when he began to show his true personality I feel in love.
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Avery has the ability to see the demons that feed off of the joy that comes from fame and she works hard to protect her clients from harm. When she is assigned to Colin Ryder emotions get caught up in the mix.
At first I wasn't a big fan of Colin, he has that cocky bad-boy rocker thing going on but when he began to show his true personality I feel in love.
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the rest of the series.
November 1, 2015
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Though the plot of the book had me intrigued, the romance had me wary. However, I was pleasantly surprised! Caught in the Glow was interesting and the paranormal aspect was explained well without being overwhelming. The characters were great and were fleshed out nicely. The romance was believable and realistic. A fast paced, enjoyable paranormal romance.
Though the plot of the book had me intrigued, the romance had me wary. However, I was pleasantly surprised! Caught in the Glow was interesting and the paranormal aspect was explained well without being overwhelming. The characters were great and were fleshed out nicely. The romance was believable and realistic. A fast paced, enjoyable paranormal romance.
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July 31, 2018
Loved the characters and the storyline. It have me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Avery and Colin was awesome. I just love paranormal contemporary romances and Eva wrote a good one. It is a highly must read and I will be recommending it to my friends.
November 3, 2020
I thought this book was pretty good. Not overly long, it didn't have too many meanderings, stayed on point. The sex scenes were steamy but not too raunchy. Looking forward to reading the next installment!
May 6, 2017
**I would like thank Netgalley, Patchwork Press and the author Eva Chase for a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion**
Caught in the Glow is a Contemporary and Paranormal book about a rock star and demons. What a great combination.
Avery , is daughter of a rocker dad who overdosed when she was seven. She's now nineteen and in the Tether Society, she helps does who are artistically talented from having Glowers suck the energy out of them, that's what happened to her dad. The Glowers try to convince the target to like what they're doing to enjoy its presence, getting them comfortable, seducing them and once they have been marked, there's no way to detach the connection of the Glowers from it's target. Averys new client is young nineteen year old, up and coming rockstar Colin Ryder . She has to live with him in his penthouse while she's working with him. The problem is that he doesn't like to listen to Tethers. Avery has to keep him out of trouble and away from the Glowers. He has to make an album or he might lose his record deal. At the moment he's being rebellious, partying, drinking, doing drugs, and bringing girls over to his place, not focusing on his work. He might not be focusing but a Glower sure has noticed him and Avery will do her best to keep her away.
Through out the book, Avery tries to keep Ryder/Colin, what ever you want to call him, safe. It wasn't easy, he would run off leaving Ave having to go after him. Her dads the reason she does what she does, she takes it seriously. Even though Ryder was sometimes difficult to work with, she never gave up on him. She gets to know him better and starts caring for him.
Colin was trouble from the start. He was very stubborn, doing the typical rock star things, messing around. I compared him to Justin Bieber, when he was doing all those crazy things. What Avery didn't expect was for him to have a vulnerable side, and to have secrets that could hurt him.
I enjoyed reading Caught in the Glow. It's not that often that I read about rock stars and demons together, okay that hardly happens. I did like this two combinations and that it had a contemporary/Paranormal/Romance feel to it. I knew it would take a bit of time to get to know Colin better. He was cocky and stubborn but we did see that he had other things on his mind besides the music and the girls. I don't know if I liked that or not. Avery gave up music because she was afraid to end up like her dad, and started working as a Tether to try and prevent another death. And Colin knowing that, still wanted to run head first into the problem knowing the consequences and Avery was okay with it. I wasn't okay with that. I mean I guess it's his choice but sheesh. Besides that, I think it was a great book, I thought Avery was mature for her age, Colin, it took a bit to get into him, I did like the chemistry between those two though. Great book, great story, I hope the other books are just like this one.
October 12, 2015
*Review copy provided from the author in exchange of honest review*
*Spoiler free*
Caught in the Glow was one nice surprise!
It's like a New Adult book, but mixed with just the right amount of paranormal.
Avery Harmens' father died when she was just a child, he died at the hands of Glower- demons that feed on fame and glory. Now she wants to make sure that what happened to her father won't happen to others.
She gets assigned to Colin Ryder, who is already in the Glower's sights. She has to make sure that he won't lose his major record deal while keeping him away from the Glowers.
As her and Colin get closer it's hard to ignore the attraction between them, Avery is more determined than ever to keep the Glowers away from him and keep him safe, no matter what.
But Colin is hiding a secret that changes everything.
This book has so many things going for it that made me beyond excited. First who doesn't love a good paranormal book-check. Mix in some new adult you get some steamy scenes and then you add one hot cocky rockstar and kickass heroine. Overall you get one amazing book!
The book is in Avery's POV which I loved, really fit that it was just her because of the secret Colin was hiding, not knowing his thoughts added more excitement to what his deal was sometimes. I love single POV's where you can just dive into the book and kind of become that person, seeing what they're seeing and feeling. Made it easy enough since Avery was pretty awesome, she's an amazing drummer and she has some tricks to fight off the Glower's, she's tough and overall just awesome really.
On the surface Colin puts on that cocky rocker who can do whatever he wants act, but there's more to him, takes a while for it to come out, but it's great slowly getting to know him and why he is the way he is. Althought I wasn't really complaining when he was the cocky rocker, that was pretty fun as well.
I also loved the chemistry between Colin and Avery, it's the kind where you just sit and wait for something to happen cause you know it can't be avoided, no way can those two stay away from eachother.
To sum up, Caught in the Glow was an amazing book, well written with one awesome story and unique in the best way possible.
I, for one, can't wait to read the next one.
*Spoiler free*
Caught in the Glow was one nice surprise!
It's like a New Adult book, but mixed with just the right amount of paranormal.
Avery Harmens' father died when she was just a child, he died at the hands of Glower- demons that feed on fame and glory. Now she wants to make sure that what happened to her father won't happen to others.
She gets assigned to Colin Ryder, who is already in the Glower's sights. She has to make sure that he won't lose his major record deal while keeping him away from the Glowers.
As her and Colin get closer it's hard to ignore the attraction between them, Avery is more determined than ever to keep the Glowers away from him and keep him safe, no matter what.
But Colin is hiding a secret that changes everything.
This book has so many things going for it that made me beyond excited. First who doesn't love a good paranormal book-check. Mix in some new adult you get some steamy scenes and then you add one hot cocky rockstar and kickass heroine. Overall you get one amazing book!
The book is in Avery's POV which I loved, really fit that it was just her because of the secret Colin was hiding, not knowing his thoughts added more excitement to what his deal was sometimes. I love single POV's where you can just dive into the book and kind of become that person, seeing what they're seeing and feeling. Made it easy enough since Avery was pretty awesome, she's an amazing drummer and she has some tricks to fight off the Glower's, she's tough and overall just awesome really.
On the surface Colin puts on that cocky rocker who can do whatever he wants act, but there's more to him, takes a while for it to come out, but it's great slowly getting to know him and why he is the way he is. Althought I wasn't really complaining when he was the cocky rocker, that was pretty fun as well.
I also loved the chemistry between Colin and Avery, it's the kind where you just sit and wait for something to happen cause you know it can't be avoided, no way can those two stay away from eachother.
To sum up, Caught in the Glow was an amazing book, well written with one awesome story and unique in the best way possible.
I, for one, can't wait to read the next one.
September 11, 2016
A Glower is a demon that feeds of humans - specifically their dreams, triumphs and glory achieved - usually in the area of arts and music. Avery Harmen watcher her famous musician father die at the hands of one when she was a child, so is now working for an organisation that uses people like Avery who have seen them to protect rising stars from the Glowers.
Colin Ryder is a young rocker who is on the up having landed his first big contract. Avery is assigned to protect him but has to deal with him being awkward and reckless, while trying to contain her growing attraction to him.
A great story which is a great start to this new series. Well written and an original story - I can't wait to read the next one in the series now.
Colin Ryder is a young rocker who is on the up having landed his first big contract. Avery is assigned to protect him but has to deal with him being awkward and reckless, while trying to contain her growing attraction to him.
A great story which is a great start to this new series. Well written and an original story - I can't wait to read the next one in the series now.
December 8, 2016
If you like books with different creatures try this one.
Glower's are the new breed of demons in the human world. They mark their target and give them fame, fortune, or what ever they desire.... They they will suck the life from you after.
Aubrey had seen this creature suck her fathers life at the last moment when she spotted him. Now she protects up and coming music artist or what ever talented person needs protected. But at the moment her newest charge doesn't want or need her. But that's not Colin's fault. With his fame and money. Pushy parents and supposedly slacking band. He's still gets Glower's attention....
Can she keep him safe and hopefully her heart too?
Glower's are the new breed of demons in the human world. They mark their target and give them fame, fortune, or what ever they desire.... They they will suck the life from you after.
Aubrey had seen this creature suck her fathers life at the last moment when she spotted him. Now she protects up and coming music artist or what ever talented person needs protected. But at the moment her newest charge doesn't want or need her. But that's not Colin's fault. With his fame and money. Pushy parents and supposedly slacking band. He's still gets Glower's attention....
Can she keep him safe and hopefully her heart too?
October 28, 2015
I loved this book. This is definitely a must read for paranormal romance readers. The concept is truly genius and refreshing that i was constantly on the edge of my seat. I do have a slight issue with the hero being involved with OW but that was before anything started happening between him and the heroine so in this circumstance i can look pass this as This book was amazing. I am really excited for the next books in the series to come out as i would like to see more of the secondary characters and find out more about this wonderful world Eva Chase has written.
November 9, 2015
I absolutely loved this first book in The Glower Chronicles. It can be read as a standalone.
When Avery witnesses the act of a glower as a young child, she becomes able to see a glower for what they are. When she's older, she becomes a protector from the glowers. Avery is assigned to up and coming rocker Colin Ryder.
Avery is attracted to Colin and sees past his self destructive ways.
Will she be able to protect Colin from the glowers?
This paranormal romance is new and different. I loved it. The writting flowed well and was a quick easy read.
Read on behalf of Once Upon an Alpha.
When Avery witnesses the act of a glower as a young child, she becomes able to see a glower for what they are. When she's older, she becomes a protector from the glowers. Avery is assigned to up and coming rocker Colin Ryder.
Avery is attracted to Colin and sees past his self destructive ways.
Will she be able to protect Colin from the glowers?
This paranormal romance is new and different. I loved it. The writting flowed well and was a quick easy read.
Read on behalf of Once Upon an Alpha.
October 16, 2015
I received the ebook in exchange for an honest review. The book is full of magic, but it is clearly a young adult book. It's not suited for teens below the age of 18. Me, as a tween, loved reading it and I couldn't put it down. I just read it in one day. Does that say enough?
November 1, 2015
I read thus book for a honest review
The cover is one that grabs you , the story doesn't leg you down .
The once us a very steady read that flows well .
I love avery her character is great a girl after my own heart .
Colin mmmmm yum yum yum I would .
This book was a fun read and a easy 4 starts
The cover is one that grabs you , the story doesn't leg you down .
The once us a very steady read that flows well .
I love avery her character is great a girl after my own heart .
Colin mmmmm yum yum yum I would .
This book was a fun read and a easy 4 starts
June 6, 2018
First the cover was differentI received the book for a review and this my review
The book about the tether who protect the rich and the spoiled kids of the world. You see my dad was musician and ran a studio and mom and i were going to bring him lunch one day and surprise him.He not been his self at home when he came home he seem disconnected to the what was going around him.
My name is Avery i went to the school for the music i am drummer and dam good at it but i need to work so i go get the job as tether which is baby sit and do not let my client get taken by the glower they hit you in heart and then sap you power and then you gone and then you dead soon
You see mom and i try to meet up for quick lunch or brunch she has client and then she doing the same thing i am doing and she in joying it and then i do to,
Now my friend Fiona wanted to meet Ryan my client and i told no because it against the rules she pulls a pill out and says it help me get over the people i deal with she a tether to but she has younger one to deal with a spoiled girl on tv.
Well Ryan try to sneak out and i ask him were he going and he said out so i go out with him he goes to place about 4 block form the condo Ryan and then he goes on stage and grabs a guitar and starts playing you see i heard his music and then it good he just got to keep his head straight and get his tracts done so they can book him to play ,
Out the corner of my eye i see a red head short shimming dress try ing to get on stage or near Ryan why she want to take him and then he
be a no body but i walk up to her and tell her to leave and put the bracelet on her and then disappears.Ryan jump off stage and then heads out with out me and take after him and i found him and told him you not to do that your boss would not like if some one would try to kill you .
Ryan is a disappointed kid the women throw there self at him and some time he says yes some time no and i have to intervene with them, but what going on he hot and sexy and he knows it .The boss got him to go into run some more tracks and his group is doing ok i see a Glower he was a janitor and i told him that he better not bother them and he said he just working.
Now Ryan and his band are going to do benefit to see if he ready but something happen on stage i see another Glower and tell them back off and she does but he break a string on guitar and freak out and breaks the guitar and walks off the stage and his band does not now what to think of it.
Well i follow behind stage and push to get to him and then he just freak out and does not want no one around him he goes in to the trailer and then he ask me what is going on i am a god and then i have to have protection why .I am not suppose to tell him so i don't but we go home after the concert and then i get call form a little girl what or who is this Fiona did something she foaming at her mouth and cant get up so i said i be there soon Ryan ask what going on and take me to the house and then Fiona was on the floor she taken some of her pills and was freaking the kid .
I tell the girl to shut the door and we send someone here soon i call the office and tell them what happen Ryan and i go to hospital and we leave once i now she ok and go to the condo.
The story is great read and thank you for letting me have to read
The book about the tether who protect the rich and the spoiled kids of the world. You see my dad was musician and ran a studio and mom and i were going to bring him lunch one day and surprise him.He not been his self at home when he came home he seem disconnected to the what was going around him.
My name is Avery i went to the school for the music i am drummer and dam good at it but i need to work so i go get the job as tether which is baby sit and do not let my client get taken by the glower they hit you in heart and then sap you power and then you gone and then you dead soon
You see mom and i try to meet up for quick lunch or brunch she has client and then she doing the same thing i am doing and she in joying it and then i do to,
Now my friend Fiona wanted to meet Ryan my client and i told no because it against the rules she pulls a pill out and says it help me get over the people i deal with she a tether to but she has younger one to deal with a spoiled girl on tv.
Well Ryan try to sneak out and i ask him were he going and he said out so i go out with him he goes to place about 4 block form the condo Ryan and then he goes on stage and grabs a guitar and starts playing you see i heard his music and then it good he just got to keep his head straight and get his tracts done so they can book him to play ,
Out the corner of my eye i see a red head short shimming dress try ing to get on stage or near Ryan why she want to take him and then he
be a no body but i walk up to her and tell her to leave and put the bracelet on her and then disappears.Ryan jump off stage and then heads out with out me and take after him and i found him and told him you not to do that your boss would not like if some one would try to kill you .
Ryan is a disappointed kid the women throw there self at him and some time he says yes some time no and i have to intervene with them, but what going on he hot and sexy and he knows it .The boss got him to go into run some more tracks and his group is doing ok i see a Glower he was a janitor and i told him that he better not bother them and he said he just working.
Now Ryan and his band are going to do benefit to see if he ready but something happen on stage i see another Glower and tell them back off and she does but he break a string on guitar and freak out and breaks the guitar and walks off the stage and his band does not now what to think of it.
Well i follow behind stage and push to get to him and then he just freak out and does not want no one around him he goes in to the trailer and then he ask me what is going on i am a god and then i have to have protection why .I am not suppose to tell him so i don't but we go home after the concert and then i get call form a little girl what or who is this Fiona did something she foaming at her mouth and cant get up so i said i be there soon Ryan ask what going on and take me to the house and then Fiona was on the floor she taken some of her pills and was freaking the kid .
I tell the girl to shut the door and we send someone here soon i call the office and tell them what happen Ryan and i go to hospital and we leave once i now she ok and go to the condo.
The story is great read and thank you for letting me have to read
September 2, 2020
Rocker romance. Check. Kick butt heroine. Check. A touch of Paranormal. Check. All the makings of an interesting contemporary romance with a kick. This one sets up a bit different, the paranormal part is actually more of a minor player in this book, and it consists of demons who prey on creative people’s dreams and talents, feeding on their energies, and getting the person addicted to them until the demon finally drains the person dry leaving them dead. Avery saw it happen to her famous father, and has joined the Society to keep people safe. When she gets rocker Colin Ryder as a client, it will be hard to keep herself to business as usual.
This book had a couple good twists, a hot romance, and a different spin on the paranormal. I would have liked to seen a bit more tension or conflict to build up to the romance, but it’s a decent read that kept me entertained. I enjoyed both characters, and was happy to see that Avery was not a pushover and a talent in her own right. The ending was OK, but I would have rather seen it more set in stone, it was more of a happy for now instead of a happily ever after.
This book had a couple good twists, a hot romance, and a different spin on the paranormal. I would have liked to seen a bit more tension or conflict to build up to the romance, but it’s a decent read that kept me entertained. I enjoyed both characters, and was happy to see that Avery was not a pushover and a talent in her own right. The ending was OK, but I would have rather seen it more set in stone, it was more of a happy for now instead of a happily ever after.
November 21, 2022
Avery can see the Glower, demons who feast on human essence, targeting mainly the famous ones or rising stars. On her third assignment, Avery was assigned to protect a guy she knew for a brief moment in college. But it doesn't make things any easier for her.
Avery tries her best to act professionally with her client. Still, she obviously can't resist the temptation, especially with a guy like Colin Ryder. To succeed, she will have to break her principle, do some digging, and find out what troubled the young rising star before the demon marked her client.
The reader will bestow their blessing from the start, patiently waiting for the romance to blossom and wondering what secret Colin has to share and if Avery can protect Colin. At least, that's what I feel about the book - A little mystery and romance. I wish to find out the Tether society's purposes, work methods, how to protect the clients etc.
The story is a bit confusing in the beginning due to the slow introduction of society's information. Other than that, my only complaint is that it needed to be longer for maximum closeness to the characters 😉.
Avery tries her best to act professionally with her client. Still, she obviously can't resist the temptation, especially with a guy like Colin Ryder. To succeed, she will have to break her principle, do some digging, and find out what troubled the young rising star before the demon marked her client.
The reader will bestow their blessing from the start, patiently waiting for the romance to blossom and wondering what secret Colin has to share and if Avery can protect Colin. At least, that's what I feel about the book - A little mystery and romance. I wish to find out the Tether society's purposes, work methods, how to protect the clients etc.
The story is a bit confusing in the beginning due to the slow introduction of society's information. Other than that, my only complaint is that it needed to be longer for maximum closeness to the characters 😉.
August 3, 2017
3.5 stars Clever idea with the Glowers – demons that feed on creativity and artistic passion – and the Tethers people who can see them after witnessing a death by Glower. This made an interesting paranormal background for what is quite clearly a romance. While the story itself is fairly short story it was long enough to get a good sense of both the world and our 2 main characters Avery & Collin. Collin was fine but I definitely liked Avery better for a couple of reasons. 1. The story is told in fisrt person from Avery POV so I felt like I knew her better, plus her sensible down to earth nature, her competence and her dedication to her job appealed to me more than Colin’s wild ways (particularly give nhis reason for them). I did like the little twist of Colin
August 18, 2021
I like the concept of demons preying on rising stars. It's an unusual and interesting concept.
Colin is an upcoming rock star and acts the temperamental and difficult parts very well. He has his reasons which are not divulged until quite late in the book.
Avery is assigned to protect him from the temptations of the Glowers. He challenges her with his difficult behaviour, but she takes her job seriously. At some point, the temptations get to him as he doesn't think that he is good enough. Can Avery change his mind?
This is a good take on the supernatural. The romance happens fairly quickly. The angst points to a negative direction, but is soon turned in a positive one. It's a short and satisfying read.
Colin is an upcoming rock star and acts the temperamental and difficult parts very well. He has his reasons which are not divulged until quite late in the book.
Avery is assigned to protect him from the temptations of the Glowers. He challenges her with his difficult behaviour, but she takes her job seriously. At some point, the temptations get to him as he doesn't think that he is good enough. Can Avery change his mind?
This is a good take on the supernatural. The romance happens fairly quickly. The angst points to a negative direction, but is soon turned in a positive one. It's a short and satisfying read.
April 5, 2018
When Avery was seven, she and her mother watched her musician father dying, a glowing demon sucking the life out of him. Her and mother joined The Society, a group that uses magical means to protect musicians from the glowers. Only people who have watched them take a life can even see them. to others they appear perfectly normal.
She is the third member of The Society to take on the case of rocker Colin Ryder, a guy she went to a music school with. She has always liked him, and she does all she can to protect him, while risking her heart. If she can't save him, she will be more lost than her friend Fiona, who has developed a drug habit while working with her musician.
She is the third member of The Society to take on the case of rocker Colin Ryder, a guy she went to a music school with. She has always liked him, and she does all she can to protect him, while risking her heart. If she can't save him, she will be more lost than her friend Fiona, who has developed a drug habit while working with her musician.
July 10, 2018
Have to say this was the a great "ride" for me - Really loved the characters, the storyline & the depth that I found in this story.
Avery & Colin - two pretty broken people, with fears and insecurities holding them back. Loved that this story took them through find each other and some pretty "steamy" chemistry - to facing their fears and starting out on a new road together. Oh, yeah - a dash of "paranormal" just to keep things interesting.
Overall, this was a win in my books - and on my shelf too. Hate that my journey with these two is at an end - but definitely looking forward another trip to this world.
Avery & Colin - two pretty broken people, with fears and insecurities holding them back. Loved that this story took them through find each other and some pretty "steamy" chemistry - to facing their fears and starting out on a new road together. Oh, yeah - a dash of "paranormal" just to keep things interesting.
Overall, this was a win in my books - and on my shelf too. Hate that my journey with these two is at an end - but definitely looking forward another trip to this world.
March 9, 2017
This is a great mix of two types of popular romance themes - paranormal and rock star. You have a woman named Avery that is determined to save others from demons like the one that killed her father to still his fame and glory. She protects talented people in LA like Colin who is an up and coming rock star. Colin also attracts Avery's attention in a personal way.
I liked the interesting new storyline and enjoyed the story. I recommend you read it if you enjoy paranormal romances like I do. There are some surprises too that keep it interesting.
I liked the interesting new storyline and enjoyed the story. I recommend you read it if you enjoy paranormal romances like I do. There are some surprises too that keep it interesting.
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