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The Kimber Trilogy #1
Kimber
Then there was…him
On rare occasions, some of us, the unlucky ones, stumble upon a false veil of reality hidden deep in the depths of the one we love. For eighteen-year-old Kimber Knowl, the fall had not been a leap of faith but a carefully choreographed deception.
Then there was…her
From birth Leo Chambers is conditioned for greatness; bred from the purest of bloodlines and sole heir of his family’s Nephilim council, a race descended from the first 9 Fallen Angels. And when the day of his Awakening arrives, igniting the purity of his blood, Leo finds that there is more to live for than honor.
They were…inevitable
The bonds of friendship guided the shared attraction between Kimber and Leo into a meaningful relationship. Little could set them apart until the heinous murder of Kimber’s mother. Then, not even the love Leo provides is strong enough to rescue Kimber from tribulation. Urged by the demands placed upon him, Leo leaves Kimber the night before her mother’s memorial. But if her mother’s death carried an underlined lesson, it would be suspicion. Following her gut and vital need for Leo, she follows him halfway across the world to Egypt, where she comes face to face with what existing in Leo’s reality truly means…..DEATH!
On rare occasions, some of us, the unlucky ones, stumble upon a false veil of reality hidden deep in the depths of the one we love. For eighteen-year-old Kimber Knowl, the fall had not been a leap of faith but a carefully choreographed deception.
Then there was…her
From birth Leo Chambers is conditioned for greatness; bred from the purest of bloodlines and sole heir of his family’s Nephilim council, a race descended from the first 9 Fallen Angels. And when the day of his Awakening arrives, igniting the purity of his blood, Leo finds that there is more to live for than honor.
They were…inevitable
The bonds of friendship guided the shared attraction between Kimber and Leo into a meaningful relationship. Little could set them apart until the heinous murder of Kimber’s mother. Then, not even the love Leo provides is strong enough to rescue Kimber from tribulation. Urged by the demands placed upon him, Leo leaves Kimber the night before her mother’s memorial. But if her mother’s death carried an underlined lesson, it would be suspicion. Following her gut and vital need for Leo, she follows him halfway across the world to Egypt, where she comes face to face with what existing in Leo’s reality truly means…..DEATH!
278 pages, ebook
First published December 5, 2012
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September 12, 2012
Ok, maybe I'm a little bias on this one. ;)
January 10, 2013
Kimber was an interesting read. It didn’t follow the typical pattern I was expecting: boy meets girl, they fall for each other, girl finds out boy is otherworldly, conflict ensues, they still end up together. Instead, Kimber knows Leo. They’ve been friends for years. And then one day, she can’t remember him at all. Because the book didn’t follow any sort of pattern I’m used to seeing in books with similar plots, I never knew what was going to happen next. I was on the edge of my seat, thoroughly unable to predict what would happen next.
I loved the setting of the book because I’m familiar with that area of Florida. The Tampa area is where my husband and I go fishing out on the boat a few times each year, and also where my husband is from. Kimber’s observations about the beautiful beaches and the water really spoke to me because I spend a lot of time on the water in Tampa Bay and I feel that way looking at it. I take a lot of pictures when I visit the area that are completely breathtaking, so I felt like I understood Kimber’s reflections.
What I loved about Kimber was Kimber’s character. The death of her mother changes her and she struggles throughout the book to figure out who she really is. Even when she tried to live as normal as possible, she was different and she was constantly coping with her loss. I liked the wide range of emotions she had and the way she remained stubborn and focused and tried to gather her own strength. She was a complicated character.
The book is written from Kimber’s point of view and she was ignorant the world around her. At first, it was frustrating because I knew Leo wiped her memory, but when she woke up, she had no idea anything happened. I had to wait for her to put all the pieces together. While it was frustrating, I also liked it because so many books have a first person narration where the character is either extremely quick to figure things out or she knows way too much about the world around her. It was really interesting to watch Kimber put everything together and it kept me on the edge of my seat because I didn’t know what would happen, either.
**UPDATE: I discovered Kimber is part of a trilogy, so my issues with certain issues being left unexplored and the ending being abrupt are moot since there is MORE to the story. This news makes me extremely happy!**
I wished the book was longer or it explored some of the avenues in it a little better and more in depth. I wanted a little bit more from the story, mostly after the halfway point. I felt like the pacing was great, but once Kimber discovered the secrets, everything sped up too much. I also felt the ending was abrupt and I wanted more, which is both a good and bad thing, I suppose! There are a few errors - nothing that I felt distracted me too much while reading, but I always mention when I notice errors because I know it bothers some readers.
I would recommend Kimber to others, especially if you enjoy YA/NA paranormal romances, but want something a little unpredictable. It was a refreshing read and I think others will like Kimber's character as much as I did and also appreciate the various types of cute guys that make an appearance throughout the book!
I loved the setting of the book because I’m familiar with that area of Florida. The Tampa area is where my husband and I go fishing out on the boat a few times each year, and also where my husband is from. Kimber’s observations about the beautiful beaches and the water really spoke to me because I spend a lot of time on the water in Tampa Bay and I feel that way looking at it. I take a lot of pictures when I visit the area that are completely breathtaking, so I felt like I understood Kimber’s reflections.
What I loved about Kimber was Kimber’s character. The death of her mother changes her and she struggles throughout the book to figure out who she really is. Even when she tried to live as normal as possible, she was different and she was constantly coping with her loss. I liked the wide range of emotions she had and the way she remained stubborn and focused and tried to gather her own strength. She was a complicated character.
The book is written from Kimber’s point of view and she was ignorant the world around her. At first, it was frustrating because I knew Leo wiped her memory, but when she woke up, she had no idea anything happened. I had to wait for her to put all the pieces together. While it was frustrating, I also liked it because so many books have a first person narration where the character is either extremely quick to figure things out or she knows way too much about the world around her. It was really interesting to watch Kimber put everything together and it kept me on the edge of my seat because I didn’t know what would happen, either.
**UPDATE: I discovered Kimber is part of a trilogy, so my issues with certain issues being left unexplored and the ending being abrupt are moot since there is MORE to the story. This news makes me extremely happy!**
I wished the book was longer or it explored some of the avenues in it a little better and more in depth. I wanted a little bit more from the story, mostly after the halfway point. I felt like the pacing was great, but once Kimber discovered the secrets, everything sped up too much. I also felt the ending was abrupt and I wanted more, which is both a good and bad thing, I suppose! There are a few errors - nothing that I felt distracted me too much while reading, but I always mention when I notice errors because I know it bothers some readers.
I would recommend Kimber to others, especially if you enjoy YA/NA paranormal romances, but want something a little unpredictable. It was a refreshing read and I think others will like Kimber's character as much as I did and also appreciate the various types of cute guys that make an appearance throughout the book!
February 27, 2013
I really enjoyed Sarah Denier’s book Kimber and found myself anxious to get back to the story throughout the day. That is why it only took me a few days to read. I was drawn to the characters from the very beginning and soaked it all in like a sponge. I really wanted to understand where this story was going. It is certainly not predictable to any stretch of the imagination. This book was well written, intelligent, and edgy. I found it to be suspenseful and kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through. I applaud Miss Denier for her creative talent and ability to write a complicated piece of work in a very clear cut manner.
February 13, 2014
Kimber is a story of interesting characters with several twists and turns. As the story begins, Kimber is morning the death of her mother when she talks to her boy friend Leo. Suddenly, all memory of him vanishes and Luke tries to insinuate himself into her life. Yet something about him doesn't ring true. When Leo returns to her life, she only vaguely knows that she knows him. His presence seems to bring out the worst in Luke. Leo eventually restores her memories and she learns that he is a Nephilim, descendent of the off spring of the union of an angle and a human. After a near-death experience, when Luke tries to kill her, she finds she is one as well. She quickly becomes caught up in a power play between Nephilim clans.
The story is an engaging one, though at times Sarah Denier's transitions are a little abrupt. The characters are believable, with reader quickly coming to care about them.
The story is an engaging one, though at times Sarah Denier's transitions are a little abrupt. The characters are believable, with reader quickly coming to care about them.
September 30, 2013
For an aspiring writer, the best way to start your career is to write a great book. Sarah Denier did just that when she wrote Kimber. Follow the main character, Kimber, as she deals with what life throws her way—including an Angel. For fans of Angel stories, this story is one to add to your collection.
November 5, 2012
Full review coming!!!
December 26, 2012
I almost liked it. And then I couldn't.
It could have turned out to be a great book, but every thing felt over-done. I'm just too tired for a full review, but I'll say this:
Over-angsty much?
It could have turned out to be a great book, but every thing felt over-done. I'm just too tired for a full review, but I'll say this:
Over-angsty much?
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