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Dynam
“Bellicise is an organization built on secrecy. We are the elite. No one can know of your involvement. Not your best friend, not your ex-boyfriend, no one.”
She put her hands on Calista’s shoulders and looked her squarely in the eyes.
“Calista, can I trust you to keep our secrets?”
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Calista Vance lives a normal life filled with commonplace struggles.
She’s just an ordinary woman.
Until the day she isn’t.
Calista’s boyfriend, Grant Reynolds, suddenly ends their long-term relationship. She is shattered, but something isn’t adding up.
What is he hiding?
That’s when Calista meets Coco, a chic girl entangled in a sumptuous world of luxury and duplicity—and a Firebrand in an underground organization known as Bellicise. Recruited by Bellicise, Calista’s shiny new life full of glitter, gowns, and galas, seems too good to be true. Because it is.
Someone is following her.
The expectations of Bellicise weigh on her conscience. Her morals and unwavering trust are tested.
Will Calista’s broken past dictate her future?
Can she remain true to herself as the fragile girl she used to be fades away?
What is it that Bellicise really wants?
She put her hands on Calista’s shoulders and looked her squarely in the eyes.
“Calista, can I trust you to keep our secrets?”
___________________________________________
Calista Vance lives a normal life filled with commonplace struggles.
She’s just an ordinary woman.
Until the day she isn’t.
Calista’s boyfriend, Grant Reynolds, suddenly ends their long-term relationship. She is shattered, but something isn’t adding up.
What is he hiding?
That’s when Calista meets Coco, a chic girl entangled in a sumptuous world of luxury and duplicity—and a Firebrand in an underground organization known as Bellicise. Recruited by Bellicise, Calista’s shiny new life full of glitter, gowns, and galas, seems too good to be true. Because it is.
Someone is following her.
The expectations of Bellicise weigh on her conscience. Her morals and unwavering trust are tested.
Will Calista’s broken past dictate her future?
Can she remain true to herself as the fragile girl she used to be fades away?
What is it that Bellicise really wants?
- GenresRomance
350 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2013
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About the author
S.M. Peterson
3 books5 followersS. M. Peterson is the award-winning author of the Dynam series. She was a 2014 second-round finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award competition. Originally from a small town in rural Nebraska, she now resides in her “home away from home,” Denver, Colorado. S. M. Peterson earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Creighton University. For more information about S. M. Peterson or her books Dynam and Luce, visit www.dynambook.com.
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November 19, 2013
I was SO impressed with how the author created each character in this book. The story-line is solid, full of twists and turns. I couldn't put it down, always wanted to read "one more chapter!"
I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a story with some intrigue and a solid foundation of interesting characters. I hope the author is planning on a second book soon -- I can't wait to hear what happens next!
I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a story with some intrigue and a solid foundation of interesting characters. I hope the author is planning on a second book soon -- I can't wait to hear what happens next!
January 10, 2014
I just loved the author's development of the characters. The storyline kept me intrigued the whole way through and I couldn't put down the book. I was very interested to find out what was going to happen in the end. I definitely enjoyed it and waiting for more!
August 30, 2013
Loved the book! Exciting, suspenseful, couldn't stop reading had to find out what happened next!
September 23, 2016
First, I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
When I first read the description of this book, it intrigued me, but it also didn't seem like the type of book that I would read. Well, I was wrong! This book had me from the beginning!!! I really enjoyed how the author really dug into who Calista was, I completely connected with her and felt what she was feeling. I really loved how there were others that would chime in between the chapters to give you some knowledge about what is going on around her. I could not put this book down, read in less than 24 hours and looking forward to starting Luce today. Glad to hear this story isn't over yet.
When I first read the description of this book, it intrigued me, but it also didn't seem like the type of book that I would read. Well, I was wrong! This book had me from the beginning!!! I really enjoyed how the author really dug into who Calista was, I completely connected with her and felt what she was feeling. I really loved how there were others that would chime in between the chapters to give you some knowledge about what is going on around her. I could not put this book down, read in less than 24 hours and looking forward to starting Luce today. Glad to hear this story isn't over yet.
May 21, 2014
I chose to read this book because of the 5 star rating and readers' comments posted on Good Reads. Bad decision. The main character is flatter than Stanley, a pawn in the author's attempt to create a "mission impossible"-type plot. The "surprise" ending is no surprise at all if the reader is familiar with Scooby Doo. Although the plot continued to twist, the events were simple and not well-developed. I do not recommend this book.
November 19, 2013
Dynam is a multi-dimensional story that unravels as intriguing characters come to life. I always want to know what comes next in this novel full of mystery -- and a taste of romance. It takes place in Denver, CO (where I am from) which makes it great to relate to!
January 3, 2014
Phenomenal character development, incredibly well-written and chalk full of intrigue. It started off kind of slow but the reader that hangs in will be well rewarded. I'm impatiently waiting for the next book in the series!!
July 13, 2014
An amazing read by a great writer. I enjoyed the novel from start to finish. It was a fun read and kept me wanting to read more. Look forward to other writings by this author. Well built characters with fun story telling.
July 12, 2016
Spies and secrets and lies... Oh my!!
This is a fast paced thriller that left me on the edge of my seat!! Just when you think you might figure out what comes next, curve ball. I really liked this book and I can't wait to get the next one... Enjoy!
This is a fast paced thriller that left me on the edge of my seat!! Just when you think you might figure out what comes next, curve ball. I really liked this book and I can't wait to get the next one... Enjoy!
July 13, 2016
This will not disappoint
There meet have been a few times I was unsure of this book. It's a little far-fetched at times, but in the end, absolutely brilliant, and I look forward to the second!
There meet have been a few times I was unsure of this book. It's a little far-fetched at times, but in the end, absolutely brilliant, and I look forward to the second!
February 26, 2014
The book moved very quickly, lots of plot twists that I didn't see coming and I genuinely enjoyed the story. Now just waiting for Book #2!
September 3, 2016
Such a fun and great read. It kept me entertained the whole time with character development and plot lines. Can't wait for more!
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