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Beyond Innocence
For years, Jared has existed on the fringes of both Eden society and Dallas O'Kane's Sector Four gang. He travels between these worlds, protected by his money and power--money he earned selling his body, and power that comes from knowing secrets. He's untouchable—until he starts a new life gathering intelligence for the O'Kanes.
Lili Fleming walked out of Sector Five with a gun, the bloodstained clothes on her back, and an icy determination to survive. She finds herself in a world where people live hard and love harder, and nothing's more terrifying than how much the O'Kanes wake her up, make her feel—especially Jared.
Emotion is a risk he can't afford, and a complication she doesn't need. But neither can resist the lust simmering between them, and the sparks that could either melt the ice around both their hearts…or get them killed. Because the only thing more dangerous than loving an O'Kane is loving a spy.
Lili Fleming walked out of Sector Five with a gun, the bloodstained clothes on her back, and an icy determination to survive. She finds herself in a world where people live hard and love harder, and nothing's more terrifying than how much the O'Kanes wake her up, make her feel—especially Jared.
Emotion is a risk he can't afford, and a complication she doesn't need. But neither can resist the lust simmering between them, and the sparks that could either melt the ice around both their hearts…or get them killed. Because the only thing more dangerous than loving an O'Kane is loving a spy.
265 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2015
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Kit Rocha
70 books2,648 followersOnce upon a time, two best friends decided to write paranormal romance. And while that was awesome, they also sometimes wanted to write insanely dirty stuff that wasn’t paranormal at all. This is that stuff.
Kit Rocha is the dystopian-erotic-romance writing alter-ego of writing duo Moira Rogers.
Kit Rocha is the dystopian-erotic-romance writing alter-ego of writing duo Moira Rogers.
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April 6, 2020
I may be wrong, but I believe that this book was the first ARC I ever got.
This is a bit surprising. I did not remember this book much, so, when I saw those five stars, I was pretty sure I would change the rating. But that's not the case! I'm so surprised by this book. I have to say that from this re-read this one is so far my favourite. I like the story arc the most here. It really feels like there is a reason for it, that it's somehow playing into the big picture.
Such a pleasant surprise.
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***Advance Review Copy generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This was different than I expected. It was... sweeter than the rest of this series.
Lili was a better heroine than I expected; she was fiercer than ever before. When she has to face reality sober... it was so awesome! Actually, this novel reminded me of my favourite novel: Beyond Shame. Same as Noelle, she was discovering the whole new world.
Another surprise was that I was thought that Jared would be more like Ace, but in the end, they are much alike but in different sort of way.
I like that we are getting glimpses into Eden politics... Gonna be so much fun!
As for the rest of the character. If you love Ace&Cruz&Rachel (Who doesn't love them?), you going to be really happy! ^_^
I just wish there was more of Jas&Noelle. Let's hope we are going to get them in the next novel. Which is going to be epic!
EDIT: Re-read time. (2/24/2017)
Liked it more than the first time.
This is a bit surprising. I did not remember this book much, so, when I saw those five stars, I was pretty sure I would change the rating. But that's not the case! I'm so surprised by this book. I have to say that from this re-read this one is so far my favourite. I like the story arc the most here. It really feels like there is a reason for it, that it's somehow playing into the big picture.
Such a pleasant surprise.
Original:
***Advance Review Copy generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This was different than I expected. It was... sweeter than the rest of this series.
Lili was a better heroine than I expected; she was fiercer than ever before. When she has to face reality sober... it was so awesome! Actually, this novel reminded me of my favourite novel: Beyond Shame. Same as Noelle, she was discovering the whole new world.
Another surprise was that I was thought that Jared would be more like Ace, but in the end, they are much alike but in different sort of way.
I like that we are getting glimpses into Eden politics... Gonna be so much fun!
As for the rest of the character. If you love Ace&Cruz&Rachel (Who doesn't love them?), you going to be really happy! ^_^
I just wish there was more of Jas&Noelle. Let's hope we are going to get them in the next novel. Which is going to be epic!
EDIT: Re-read time. (2/24/2017)
Liked it more than the first time.
dnf
May 26, 2016Soooooo, I'm gonna officially DNF this at 52%.
Because BORED out of my damned mind.
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Headed back to Sector Four, awwwww yeah...
Land of Jared.
Because BORED out of my damned mind.
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Headed back to Sector Four, awwwww yeah...
Land of Jared.
May 18, 2015
4.5 stars!
Full disclosure: I’m not a fan of dystopian books at all. And while I like erotica, it’s not something that I seek out while choosing books to read. But I make an exception to this series by Kit Rocha. Not only is this book hotter than hot, it’s consistently well written with very flawed, very human characters.
Beyond Innocence is Jared and Lili’s story. We met Jared in the previous books as one of Ace’s best friends and ex-lover. For all intents and purposes he’s an O’Kane even though he doesn’t wear O’Kane’s ink, he is loyal to the O’Kane’s and his connection inside Eden made him a valuable asset for Dallas.
Lili Fleming was brought up in fear inside Sector Five. She was brought up that kindness and love has its price. Her past made her distrust people even those who act kindly towards her. She felt lost and terrified and out of her depth with the hedonistic O’Kanes. But then she meets Jared, and he arouses a slew of confusing feelings for Lili. Despite that, Lili found in Jared a kindred spirit.
I adored the development of Jared and Lili’s relationship. Both characters were both well fleshed out and their chemistry was sizzling. I especially loved Lili’s character. At the beginning of the book, she was weak and terrified, with almost no agency but slowly but surely, she gained confidence. Most of the time, the heroine gets agency by virtue of her love for the hero. It wasn’t the case here. Lili’s agency allowed her to take a chance with Jared.
Jared’s reluctance to start anything with Lili was palpable but he was never a dick about it. And when they agreed to start a relationship, he was patient with her and supportive. He challenged without ever pushing her to do something that would make her uncomfortable. Jared was just dreamy. His loyalty to his friends and to the O’Kanes was outstanding.
Anyone who’s familiar with the series know how much the authors pushes the envelope with their sex scenes. If you easily get offended by the myriad of sex pairings, then this series isn’t for you because this book has plenty but not as many as in the previous books. And there were a lot of tender moments between Jared and Lili. Lili isn’t like Lexi who or Rachel who both have very little boundaries when it comes to sex and being watched while having sex. The sex scenes in the book, reflected that. It never felt gratuitous to me because the authors did a great job of establishing the O’Kane’s as a hedonistic gang and Dallas O’Kane as its benevolent dictator.
I tip my hat to Kit Rocha for creating this richly drawn post-apocalyptic world of the series and its characters. I loved catching up with old characters and some newer ones that we haven’t really known yet. Overall, my favorite in the series so far.
ARC provided by Kit Rocha in exchange for an honest review.
Full disclosure: I’m not a fan of dystopian books at all. And while I like erotica, it’s not something that I seek out while choosing books to read. But I make an exception to this series by Kit Rocha. Not only is this book hotter than hot, it’s consistently well written with very flawed, very human characters.
Beyond Innocence is Jared and Lili’s story. We met Jared in the previous books as one of Ace’s best friends and ex-lover. For all intents and purposes he’s an O’Kane even though he doesn’t wear O’Kane’s ink, he is loyal to the O’Kane’s and his connection inside Eden made him a valuable asset for Dallas.
Lili Fleming was brought up in fear inside Sector Five. She was brought up that kindness and love has its price. Her past made her distrust people even those who act kindly towards her. She felt lost and terrified and out of her depth with the hedonistic O’Kanes. But then she meets Jared, and he arouses a slew of confusing feelings for Lili. Despite that, Lili found in Jared a kindred spirit.
I adored the development of Jared and Lili’s relationship. Both characters were both well fleshed out and their chemistry was sizzling. I especially loved Lili’s character. At the beginning of the book, she was weak and terrified, with almost no agency but slowly but surely, she gained confidence. Most of the time, the heroine gets agency by virtue of her love for the hero. It wasn’t the case here. Lili’s agency allowed her to take a chance with Jared.
Jared’s reluctance to start anything with Lili was palpable but he was never a dick about it. And when they agreed to start a relationship, he was patient with her and supportive. He challenged without ever pushing her to do something that would make her uncomfortable. Jared was just dreamy. His loyalty to his friends and to the O’Kanes was outstanding.
Anyone who’s familiar with the series know how much the authors pushes the envelope with their sex scenes. If you easily get offended by the myriad of sex pairings, then this series isn’t for you because this book has plenty but not as many as in the previous books. And there were a lot of tender moments between Jared and Lili. Lili isn’t like Lexi who or Rachel who both have very little boundaries when it comes to sex and being watched while having sex. The sex scenes in the book, reflected that. It never felt gratuitous to me because the authors did a great job of establishing the O’Kane’s as a hedonistic gang and Dallas O’Kane as its benevolent dictator.
I tip my hat to Kit Rocha for creating this richly drawn post-apocalyptic world of the series and its characters. I loved catching up with old characters and some newer ones that we haven’t really known yet. Overall, my favorite in the series so far.
ARC provided by Kit Rocha in exchange for an honest review.
September 1, 2016
*** ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS ONE ***
Dystopian books would never normally be something that I read but I came across Beyond Shame way back in 2013 and I was totally hooked on this series.
Beyond Shame and Beyond Jealousy are my favourite books in the series but this one is right up there with them
STORY OF JARED AND LILI......
JARED
LILI
Jared has been introduced in previous books,most notably as being Ace's lover(and God damn Ace has got to be one of the sexiest male characters ever )......Jared doesn't have the O'Kane ink but is seen as being one of them in every sense.He is working for Dallas as a spy and has to infiltrate himself further into Edens Society to get information.He is reluctant to get too close to Lili but finds himself unable to stay away....
Lili was married to the leader of Sector 5 where she was forced to be something she wasn't,a subservient wife.She mearly exsisted there and turned to drugs to get her through her life there.When her husband is murdered she ends up in Sector 4 with few possessions and only a supply of drugs.She is overwhelmed by the O'Kanes and their Hedonistic lifestyle.Initially she has the drugs to help her cope but when they run out she is forced to evaluate herself and how she can fit into their life.
The O'Kanes are not linked through blood but they have a fierce loyalty to each other.These books have some amazing characters,each unique and the world these Authors have created is captivating.They are highly Erotic with some scenes involving multiple partners,but it's not just gratuitous sex and they are extremely well written.
Jared and Lili's story was beautiful,I loved how he took his time with her and was so patient...
"Beautiful, Lili.I love that word,but it's not enough for you.Not nearly."
"I may not be scared of pain,but it doesn't belong here.Not you're first time"
This is an AMAZING SERIES that I cannot rate highly enough!!!!!!
Dystopian books would never normally be something that I read but I came across Beyond Shame way back in 2013 and I was totally hooked on this series.
Beyond Shame and Beyond Jealousy are my favourite books in the series but this one is right up there with them
STORY OF JARED AND LILI......
JARED
LILI
Jared has been introduced in previous books,most notably as being Ace's lover(and God damn Ace has got to be one of the sexiest male characters ever )......Jared doesn't have the O'Kane ink but is seen as being one of them in every sense.He is working for Dallas as a spy and has to infiltrate himself further into Edens Society to get information.He is reluctant to get too close to Lili but finds himself unable to stay away....
Lili was married to the leader of Sector 5 where she was forced to be something she wasn't,a subservient wife.She mearly exsisted there and turned to drugs to get her through her life there.When her husband is murdered she ends up in Sector 4 with few possessions and only a supply of drugs.She is overwhelmed by the O'Kanes and their Hedonistic lifestyle.Initially she has the drugs to help her cope but when they run out she is forced to evaluate herself and how she can fit into their life.
The O'Kanes are not linked through blood but they have a fierce loyalty to each other.These books have some amazing characters,each unique and the world these Authors have created is captivating.They are highly Erotic with some scenes involving multiple partners,but it's not just gratuitous sex and they are extremely well written.
Jared and Lili's story was beautiful,I loved how he took his time with her and was so patient...
"Beautiful, Lili.I love that word,but it's not enough for you.Not nearly."
"I may not be scared of pain,but it doesn't belong here.Not you're first time"
This is an AMAZING SERIES that I cannot rate highly enough!!!!!!
May 3, 2017
My last trip into Smutopia for a little while. I need to go back to non-smut books for a bit because I'm getting a bit jaded to it all. I'm finding it too easy to skim over sex-scenes while eating Cheez-its. Rule of Thumb: if you can casually stuff your face with cheesy crackers while reading a steamy sex scene - you've read too much. You are thoroughly desensitized and need to go back to non-smut in order to be shockable again. At this point, if I walked into Walmart and saw people getting it on in the middle of the aisle, I wouldn't simply reach over them to buy my toothpaste. Well, of course that's Walmart, where things like this happen:
Seriously, you have to check out the peopleofwalmart.com website. It will give you nightmares.
This book was still really good. As I mentioned, in between all the sex, there is a pretty cool story developing. But the romance was a good one too. It involved a guy who has been a side character for all of the previous books and I was waiting for his story. Since I don't care about the next person's story, it's a perfect time to take a break. I'll be back. Every girl has to get her smut-fix once in a while.
I'll be back when the hormones kick in.... Or I get bored...
Seriously, you have to check out the peopleofwalmart.com website. It will give you nightmares.
This book was still really good. As I mentioned, in between all the sex, there is a pretty cool story developing. But the romance was a good one too. It involved a guy who has been a side character for all of the previous books and I was waiting for his story. Since I don't care about the next person's story, it's a perfect time to take a break. I'll be back. Every girl has to get her smut-fix once in a while.
I'll be back when the hormones kick in.... Or I get bored...
June 1, 2015
4 There's Something To Be Said About Too High Expectations Stars
Lili escaped sector five determined to live and ended up in sector four. Unlike sector five with its pretentious rules of civilization and mask of propriety that hid the monsters within, in sector four there is only two rule that really matters. Do not mess with the O'Kanes and were sex is involved, anything goes as long as it's consensual. Lili has lived her whole adult life in a drug induced state of numbness but now the drugs have run out and Dallas O'Kane won't allow her anymore time to hide behind the chemicals. The question is, can Lili survive the assault to her senses? Her newfound desires? Can she ever really fit in with O'Kanes?
Jared is a man well acquiented with sin. He thrives in it, he makes a living from it. But now his lonely life has run its course and Jared is ready to move on but the life he is leading is dangerous and cannot include vulnerabilities in the form of a former Ice Queen whose ice is beginning to crack. Working as a prostitute for the high end ladies of Eden has made Jared a man with much knowledge and many potential informers in all the right places. But soying Eden is a hazardous job that can cost him everything.
I liked the book well enough. The politics and the general story were well developed and interesting as ever. What I didn't feel much was Jared's and Lili's romance. It's not that I didn't like them, I liked both of them very much, but they just didn't work that well as a couple for me. The whole thing seemed superficial. But I may just have been expecting too much, a trap I seem to fall constantly in.
The only thing worse than being invited to a den of sin is not being invited.
Lili escaped sector five determined to live and ended up in sector four. Unlike sector five with its pretentious rules of civilization and mask of propriety that hid the monsters within, in sector four there is only two rule that really matters. Do not mess with the O'Kanes and were sex is involved, anything goes as long as it's consensual. Lili has lived her whole adult life in a drug induced state of numbness but now the drugs have run out and Dallas O'Kane won't allow her anymore time to hide behind the chemicals. The question is, can Lili survive the assault to her senses? Her newfound desires? Can she ever really fit in with O'Kanes?
Real honesty was made up of a million facts and feelings, filtered through everything from morality and society to kindness and disregard. Love and hate. That made the truth a complicated thing. A tool that you could still use to lie.
Jared is a man well acquiented with sin. He thrives in it, he makes a living from it. But now his lonely life has run its course and Jared is ready to move on but the life he is leading is dangerous and cannot include vulnerabilities in the form of a former Ice Queen whose ice is beginning to crack. Working as a prostitute for the high end ladies of Eden has made Jared a man with much knowledge and many potential informers in all the right places. But soying Eden is a hazardous job that can cost him everything.
Sometimes I feel like a soldier who's won a war. It's time to go home, and I don't even know what that means.
I liked the book well enough. The politics and the general story were well developed and interesting as ever. What I didn't feel much was Jared's and Lili's romance. It's not that I didn't like them, I liked both of them very much, but they just didn't work that well as a couple for me. The whole thing seemed superficial. But I may just have been expecting too much, a trap I seem to fall constantly in.
April 4, 2018
I’ve dived back in to a world of smut, where sex could break out anywhere with any one or two or three or more, and I don’t think I’m coming out....ever.
At the beginning of this I didn’t think that Jared and Lily made much sense as a couple. I was even slightly disappointed that the whore was put with the virgin. It just seemed so cliché. But as the story unfolds you see that Lily and Jared share something that not many others understand. They have both rarely been themselves with other people. They have always been the fantasy or what was expected of them. Jared was the dream lover that any woman from Eden would want to take a walk on the wild side to have a piece of. Lily on the other hand held a perfect emotionless mask in place with her abusive and sociopathic husband. Everything about her was a lie so that she would be left alone and remain untouched by her husband.
This was a great look at how the O’Kane’s work to an outside observer. Like it is said time and time again it is the details and nuances that take all the sex and dominance from being crude to being caring. There is a distinction and for me it makes this series special. Not every series can pull off multiple partners without it being skeezy and dirty. This series does it so well that sometimes I forget that ‘normal’ relationships in the real world don’t really work like that. Even though at times I totally daydream that they do.
Jared and Lily fit. He is looking to get out of the pleasure for hire business and entering into the spy for hire business. Jared doesn’t have ink yet but he is an O’kane through and through. Lily is getting sober after the haze that was her marriage. Everything at the compound is so bright and loud it is a little much and she isn’t sure what to make of it. But Jared is happy to show her some of the nuances that make sector four different than all the other sectors. The women there like sex, they like their men and they chose and enjoy any and every pleasure they want. There is power in that and Lily is waking up to being able to take power over herself and her pleasure for the first time even in her life.
There is the love/sex story happening but then there is also the overall plot. Jared is setting up to be a spy for Dallas in Eden. Eden has some movers and shakers doing some moving and shaking around and there might just be one good guy in the sea of monsters that only Eden can produce. Dallas is setting up to be able to pull the plug on some of the sick bastards in Eden but he is also making sure everything is solid in his own backyard. A war is coming and right now they are just buying time and getting some intel so they can bring down all the bad guys when the time comes. There might be a big problem though if they can’t figure out who the elite military is letting pull their strings.
This has a remarkably good plot for what is essentially porn and I love not only the sex scenes but the direction of the overall story arcs. As always I can’t very interested in seeing where we end up going with all of the O’Kanes.
P.S. Lex and Dallas I’m still waiting to hear back on my application to be your love slave
At the beginning of this I didn’t think that Jared and Lily made much sense as a couple. I was even slightly disappointed that the whore was put with the virgin. It just seemed so cliché. But as the story unfolds you see that Lily and Jared share something that not many others understand. They have both rarely been themselves with other people. They have always been the fantasy or what was expected of them. Jared was the dream lover that any woman from Eden would want to take a walk on the wild side to have a piece of. Lily on the other hand held a perfect emotionless mask in place with her abusive and sociopathic husband. Everything about her was a lie so that she would be left alone and remain untouched by her husband.
This was a great look at how the O’Kane’s work to an outside observer. Like it is said time and time again it is the details and nuances that take all the sex and dominance from being crude to being caring. There is a distinction and for me it makes this series special. Not every series can pull off multiple partners without it being skeezy and dirty. This series does it so well that sometimes I forget that ‘normal’ relationships in the real world don’t really work like that. Even though at times I totally daydream that they do.
"Giving pleasure and taking pleasure—it isn't one or the other. When it's good—when it's right—they're so mingled you can't tell them apart. Taking without giving is selfish. And if you can give pleasure without taking it in return, then it's just a job or an obligation. Or worse."
Jared and Lily fit. He is looking to get out of the pleasure for hire business and entering into the spy for hire business. Jared doesn’t have ink yet but he is an O’kane through and through. Lily is getting sober after the haze that was her marriage. Everything at the compound is so bright and loud it is a little much and she isn’t sure what to make of it. But Jared is happy to show her some of the nuances that make sector four different than all the other sectors. The women there like sex, they like their men and they chose and enjoy any and every pleasure they want. There is power in that and Lily is waking up to being able to take power over herself and her pleasure for the first time even in her life.
There is the love/sex story happening but then there is also the overall plot. Jared is setting up to be a spy for Dallas in Eden. Eden has some movers and shakers doing some moving and shaking around and there might just be one good guy in the sea of monsters that only Eden can produce. Dallas is setting up to be able to pull the plug on some of the sick bastards in Eden but he is also making sure everything is solid in his own backyard. A war is coming and right now they are just buying time and getting some intel so they can bring down all the bad guys when the time comes. There might be a big problem though if they can’t figure out who the elite military is letting pull their strings.
This has a remarkably good plot for what is essentially porn and I love not only the sex scenes but the direction of the overall story arcs. As always I can’t very interested in seeing where we end up going with all of the O’Kanes.
P.S. Lex and Dallas I’m still waiting to hear back on my application to be your love slave
December 18, 2018
Look at me, finishing books instead of just starting 10 more. I think this is called growth.
May 20, 2015
Buddy read with Annie, Aly & Amanda
I think this series might be the death of me, these O'Kane guys and gals just really know how to rock my world and if I could pick one series to dive into and die of hedonistic pleasure this would be it! Every time I think Bree and Donna (the writing duo behind the Kit Rocha name) can't possibly top the antics of the last book they happily manage to prove me wrong and Beyond Innocence was everything I could have hoped for and then some.
I have been desperate to read Jared's story ever since he was first introduced into the series, his best friend Ace (who happens to be my favourite O'Kane!) has been trying to get Jared to join them for as long as I can remember but Jared has been determined to stick to the sidelines. Well, that's what we've always been led to believe but it turns out Jared's motives are a lot more complicated and he's actually Dallas's most loyal spy and the O'Kane eyes and ears inside Eden. Jared's position in Eden society has allowed him access to uncountable secrets and he's more than willing to share, one one condition - Ace and the others must never find out what he's up to. Jared knows he is risking his life but he wants to do something worthwhile and he's doing his best to survive in an impossible situation. I was already half in love with him but the more we learn about his past and the amount of danger he is willing to face for the O'Kanes the easier it was to fall even harder.
I wasn't too sure what to expect from Lili, she appeared in Sector Four in the middle of the night dressed in a blood spattered nightdress and a fur coat with pockets full of drugs having killed the guard holding her captive in Sector Five. Lili has seen it all as the daughter and then the wife of Sector Five's most recent leaders, she learned the hard way never to trust anyone and that any kindness always comes at a price. Life in Five was a nightmare but she knew where she fitted in and what the rules were and now she's lost and completely adrift because she has no idea what the O'Kanes expect from her. She survived the first few months in a drug induced haze but now the drugs are running out and she is terrified. Lili brings out all of Jared's protective instincts, as someone else who is a relative outsider amongst the O'Kanes he knows he can show her the rules and help her settle in but when he is risking his life on a daily basis it isn't a great idea to get involved with anyone. I have to admit I was worried about Lili in the beginning, I wasn't sure she would be a worthy heroine for Jared because she seemed so weak and innocent but she has a core of steel and once she sets her mind on something nothing will sway her from her path. She really proved herself as a valuable asset to Jared and the pair make a fantastic couple. Jared is incredibly patient with Lili and he takes the time to introduce her to her new life slowly, Lili is a willing student and it doesn't take long before she is pushing Jared to let her be his equal partner, both in bed and in business.
Of course you'd expect the sex to be hot considering Jared's profession and I wasn't disappointed there. Lili and Jared share some incredibly sweet and tender moments but there is still plenty of the down and dirty action you'd expect from this series, we even get to see the couple experimenting with Ace, Rachel and Cruz and trust me that's not a scene you want to miss! What I love most about these books are the characters, they're all flawed in different ways and incredibly realistic and I love seeing them open up to each other as they learn about their own deepest and darkest desires. The world building is fantastic too and this is a series I would definitely recommend reading in order so you get the full benefit of the background of the different Sectors and Dallas's battle for control. We're definitely in for some interesting times ahead and I'm even more excited to read Beyond Ruin now that I know who the main characters are going to be.
I think this series might be the death of me, these O'Kane guys and gals just really know how to rock my world and if I could pick one series to dive into and die of hedonistic pleasure this would be it! Every time I think Bree and Donna (the writing duo behind the Kit Rocha name) can't possibly top the antics of the last book they happily manage to prove me wrong and Beyond Innocence was everything I could have hoped for and then some.
I have been desperate to read Jared's story ever since he was first introduced into the series, his best friend Ace (who happens to be my favourite O'Kane!) has been trying to get Jared to join them for as long as I can remember but Jared has been determined to stick to the sidelines. Well, that's what we've always been led to believe but it turns out Jared's motives are a lot more complicated and he's actually Dallas's most loyal spy and the O'Kane eyes and ears inside Eden. Jared's position in Eden society has allowed him access to uncountable secrets and he's more than willing to share, one one condition - Ace and the others must never find out what he's up to. Jared knows he is risking his life but he wants to do something worthwhile and he's doing his best to survive in an impossible situation. I was already half in love with him but the more we learn about his past and the amount of danger he is willing to face for the O'Kanes the easier it was to fall even harder.
I wasn't too sure what to expect from Lili, she appeared in Sector Four in the middle of the night dressed in a blood spattered nightdress and a fur coat with pockets full of drugs having killed the guard holding her captive in Sector Five. Lili has seen it all as the daughter and then the wife of Sector Five's most recent leaders, she learned the hard way never to trust anyone and that any kindness always comes at a price. Life in Five was a nightmare but she knew where she fitted in and what the rules were and now she's lost and completely adrift because she has no idea what the O'Kanes expect from her. She survived the first few months in a drug induced haze but now the drugs are running out and she is terrified. Lili brings out all of Jared's protective instincts, as someone else who is a relative outsider amongst the O'Kanes he knows he can show her the rules and help her settle in but when he is risking his life on a daily basis it isn't a great idea to get involved with anyone. I have to admit I was worried about Lili in the beginning, I wasn't sure she would be a worthy heroine for Jared because she seemed so weak and innocent but she has a core of steel and once she sets her mind on something nothing will sway her from her path. She really proved herself as a valuable asset to Jared and the pair make a fantastic couple. Jared is incredibly patient with Lili and he takes the time to introduce her to her new life slowly, Lili is a willing student and it doesn't take long before she is pushing Jared to let her be his equal partner, both in bed and in business.
Of course you'd expect the sex to be hot considering Jared's profession and I wasn't disappointed there. Lili and Jared share some incredibly sweet and tender moments but there is still plenty of the down and dirty action you'd expect from this series, we even get to see the couple experimenting with Ace, Rachel and Cruz and trust me that's not a scene you want to miss! What I love most about these books are the characters, they're all flawed in different ways and incredibly realistic and I love seeing them open up to each other as they learn about their own deepest and darkest desires. The world building is fantastic too and this is a series I would definitely recommend reading in order so you get the full benefit of the background of the different Sectors and Dallas's battle for control. We're definitely in for some interesting times ahead and I'm even more excited to read Beyond Ruin now that I know who the main characters are going to be.
May 15, 2015
ARC received from author in exchange for honest review.
HOT DAMN this book was packed full of sexy goodness! I definitely need a good cocktail and a fan blowing in my face to cool me down.
This series is my guilty pleasure and anything involving the O'Kane gang is always an awesome and wild ride.
Jared and Lili's story was wonderful. Jared was very loving and gentle with Lili as she tried to find her place in Sector Four. I loved how Lili blossomed and found her voice. Add yet another strong and determined woman to the O'Kane gang.
Jared surprised me - in a very good way. So much more than just the charming pretty face. He was willing to risk so much for others. I loved his loyalty to Ace and Gia and his protective nature from the very beginning with Lili. He knew just what she needed to bring her out of her shell and at the same time allowed himself to be emotionally vulnerable. Swoon!!! If that wasn't enough, did I mention that boy can talk dirty? Oh Yes!
This series is moving along with new faces and yet more issues on the horizon.
Bring It On!!
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Jared=Yummy!
HOT DAMN this book was packed full of sexy goodness! I definitely need a good cocktail and a fan blowing in my face to cool me down.
This series is my guilty pleasure and anything involving the O'Kane gang is always an awesome and wild ride.
Jared and Lili's story was wonderful. Jared was very loving and gentle with Lili as she tried to find her place in Sector Four. I loved how Lili blossomed and found her voice. Add yet another strong and determined woman to the O'Kane gang.
Jared surprised me - in a very good way. So much more than just the charming pretty face. He was willing to risk so much for others. I loved his loyalty to Ace and Gia and his protective nature from the very beginning with Lili. He knew just what she needed to bring her out of her shell and at the same time allowed himself to be emotionally vulnerable. Swoon!!! If that wasn't enough, did I mention that boy can talk dirty? Oh Yes!
This series is moving along with new faces and yet more issues on the horizon.
Bring It On!!
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Jared=Yummy!
May 24, 2016
****An advance reading copy of Beyond Innocence by Kit Rocha was generously provided to me in exchange for an honest review.****
4.5 Stars
I don't often read m/f romance anymore. Most of it has just too much drama and I grow bored. Not true with any book in this series. I love this series and every single book has reread potential for me. And Beyond Innocence may be m/f, but the folks in Sector 4 are very sexually liberated. I won't go so far as to say that everyone fucks everyone (though it seems that way, sometimes), but they are very sexual and they like to mix it up a lot, so we see MM, MF, FF, MMF... And it's HOT. Oh, so hot.
I've liked Jared for ages now. He's been in love with Ace for years, and though they've been lovers in the past, Ace doesn't really feel the same way about Jared. Ace went and got himself Rachel and Cruz and is very happy. So Jared has been going about his life, doing what he does best. And though Ace has been trying, for ages, to get Jared to join the O'Kane's, he has preferred to be a free agent. Or has he?
Lili hasn't had an easy life. Though she is the daughter of the former leader of Sector 5 (now deceased) and the widow of her father's second in command, the only high life she has lived has been in a drug haze. Her father and her husband were both brutish dictators with not even an ounce of compassion between them. Lili is glad to be rid of them, but she is a bit damaged, herself, and she does not trust - at least at first - what she sees in Sector 4.
Jared and Lili see in each other a kindred spirit. They're both a little bit outsider and they've both walked between worlds, so to speak. It didn't take them long to take things from the friends stage to lovers. And, they play off of Rachel, Ace & Cruz, too. Did I mention hot? I thought my Kindle was going to combust.
In Beyond Innocence, things in the sectors are unstable. With 5 being the most recent to fall, because of the greed of its leader's, and Eden is always a threat, Dallas needs to keep eyes and ears pretty much everywhere. So, he has recruited Jared to spy for him. Well, I say recruited, but Jared really volunteered. But it's dangerous and if Ace or Gia found out what was really going on, they would have his hide.
So Jared's job has gotten extra dangerous and his new relationship with Lili is a case of bad timing, but that can't be helped. Lili isn't nearly as fragile as she seemed at first and the woman is rather clever, so I think they are well paired.
I'm loving where this series is taking me. It's a rich, dystopian, world and though there is a lot of sex (thank FSM!), there is also a lot of story and the character and world development are both top shelf.
I would very much recommend this series, though you will get the most out of it by reading from the beginning. It's a rich and complex world with a large cast of characters, overall. If you're already a fan of this series, you won't be disappointed with Beyond Innocence. And if you haven't read any of this series, but you like gritty, rich, dystopian romance, I think you'll like this series as well. It's certainly my favorite of the genre.
4.5 Stars
I don't often read m/f romance anymore. Most of it has just too much drama and I grow bored. Not true with any book in this series. I love this series and every single book has reread potential for me. And Beyond Innocence may be m/f, but the folks in Sector 4 are very sexually liberated. I won't go so far as to say that everyone fucks everyone (though it seems that way, sometimes), but they are very sexual and they like to mix it up a lot, so we see MM, MF, FF, MMF... And it's HOT. Oh, so hot.
I've liked Jared for ages now. He's been in love with Ace for years, and though they've been lovers in the past, Ace doesn't really feel the same way about Jared. Ace went and got himself Rachel and Cruz and is very happy. So Jared has been going about his life, doing what he does best. And though Ace has been trying, for ages, to get Jared to join the O'Kane's, he has preferred to be a free agent. Or has he?
Lili hasn't had an easy life. Though she is the daughter of the former leader of Sector 5 (now deceased) and the widow of her father's second in command, the only high life she has lived has been in a drug haze. Her father and her husband were both brutish dictators with not even an ounce of compassion between them. Lili is glad to be rid of them, but she is a bit damaged, herself, and she does not trust - at least at first - what she sees in Sector 4.
Jared and Lili see in each other a kindred spirit. They're both a little bit outsider and they've both walked between worlds, so to speak. It didn't take them long to take things from the friends stage to lovers. And, they play off of Rachel, Ace & Cruz, too. Did I mention hot? I thought my Kindle was going to combust.
In Beyond Innocence, things in the sectors are unstable. With 5 being the most recent to fall, because of the greed of its leader's, and Eden is always a threat, Dallas needs to keep eyes and ears pretty much everywhere. So, he has recruited Jared to spy for him. Well, I say recruited, but Jared really volunteered. But it's dangerous and if Ace or Gia found out what was really going on, they would have his hide.
So Jared's job has gotten extra dangerous and his new relationship with Lili is a case of bad timing, but that can't be helped. Lili isn't nearly as fragile as she seemed at first and the woman is rather clever, so I think they are well paired.
I'm loving where this series is taking me. It's a rich, dystopian, world and though there is a lot of sex (thank FSM!), there is also a lot of story and the character and world development are both top shelf.
I would very much recommend this series, though you will get the most out of it by reading from the beginning. It's a rich and complex world with a large cast of characters, overall. If you're already a fan of this series, you won't be disappointed with Beyond Innocence. And if you haven't read any of this series, but you like gritty, rich, dystopian romance, I think you'll like this series as well. It's certainly my favorite of the genre.
June 30, 2015
3.5 stars
This is book 6 in the Beyond series, set in a dystopian world where Eden controls all, and in the outlying sectors, life is hard. But in Sector 4, the O’Kane Gang work hard and play harder, they live for pleasure, are open with their sexuality, and anything and everything goes.
Jared exists in both worlds. He got his ‘in’ as a high-class whore to the wives of the Eden elite, and even though he has left that life, he has built good connections. And his links with Dallas O’Kane, leader of Sector 4 have developed to the point where he is now secretly a member of the gang, but his association is kept quiet so that he can spy for the Sector leader, passing on the information that he gathers through his Eden dealings. Jared has been a part of the series for a while now, most notably as one of Ace’s best friends, he has always seemed to smooth and in control but his lifestyle has left its mark on him, leaving him lost, and mostly alone.
Lili is new to Sector 4. As the daughter, and then wife of the last two leaders of Sector 5, she has lived her life in a drugged out haze, under the control of her criminal husband as she plays the part of the perfect hostess and dutiful wife. She was liberated by the O’Kane gang when they took out her husband, and in exchange for her testimony, they took her in and offered her a safe place to stay. Lili is a total innocent, and her time at Sector 4 has left her terrified. Slowly coming free of her drug haze, she attends the debauched parties where the O’Kanes let loose but she thinks it’s all pretend, she doesn’t understand the way they behave or the feelings that they appear to have for each other.
And then she sees Jared. Gorgeous, impeccably dressed and seemingly restrained, he doesn’t seem to involve himself in the hedonistic activities that the O’Kanes do. He is the only thing in Sector 4 that looks familiar to her, and when he approaches her and offers a friendly shoulder, she takes comfort in being with him. It’s not until she starts spending time with him that she starts to feel a spark.
Jared is in a dangerous position and the last thing he needs is to become involved with Lili, but their draw to each other is too strong to ignore and slowly, naturally, and surprisingly tenderly, they start to fall for each other and Jared introduces Lili to all that she had been missing.
This book has a different feel to it than the others in the series, and Jared and Lili’s connection is a nice combination of physical and emotional. Lili’s eyes are opened as she starts to truly feel for the very first time and she falls and falls hard for Jared. And Jared is an absolute sweetheart - he’s gentle with Lili, but is fiercely protective of her. He’s never been able to be himself with a woman before, always playing the part of the fantasy man, but with Lili it’s different from the very start.
Their relationship is sweet, and the sex is a natural extension of that. And though it’s hot, this book didn’t seem as smutty or dirty as others in the series – with the exception of an almost-but-not-quite-but-still-totally-smutty interlude with Rachel, Cruz and Ace. But I liked their relationship, and the way they were with each other.
But Jared is in more danger than he anticipated, and as much as he wants Lili to be a part of his life, his need to protect her outweighs that. They have a lot to figure out to find a way to be together.
I’ve been a big fan of Jared for a long time, and while I’m happy he found his perfect match, and the way his story played out, I didn’t feel this one as much as I wanted to. I wanted it to be epic, and I didn’t get that feeling. But I did enjoy the story of Jared’s venture into Eden as a spy. It’s scary and dangerous, with lots of political game playing required, and I really enjoyed seeing him in that role. It ties in really well with his place in Sector 4, his relationships with those who care about him, and his developing relationship with Lili.
I liked watching Lili come into her own and start to find her place and build her own life in Sector 4. And I also liked the opportunity to check in with the characters from previous books, and get a glimpse of some of the others who have yet to have their story told. And, as always, I really enjoyed seeing the O’Kanes together. They really are a family, and I love the opportunity to spend time with them.
The over-arching story arc continues to develop – and I’ll say again that you need to read these books in order to ensure you get the full picture.
I really enjoy this series, and am a big fan of the dangerous, gritty and erotic world that Kit Rocha have developed, but this book missed the mark with me for some reason. It was still an enjoyable read though, and I’m looking forward to seeing where the story goes next.
3.5 stars.
This is book 6 in the Beyond series, set in a dystopian world where Eden controls all, and in the outlying sectors, life is hard. But in Sector 4, the O’Kane Gang work hard and play harder, they live for pleasure, are open with their sexuality, and anything and everything goes.
Jared exists in both worlds. He got his ‘in’ as a high-class whore to the wives of the Eden elite, and even though he has left that life, he has built good connections. And his links with Dallas O’Kane, leader of Sector 4 have developed to the point where he is now secretly a member of the gang, but his association is kept quiet so that he can spy for the Sector leader, passing on the information that he gathers through his Eden dealings. Jared has been a part of the series for a while now, most notably as one of Ace’s best friends, he has always seemed to smooth and in control but his lifestyle has left its mark on him, leaving him lost, and mostly alone.
A man whose greatest claim to fame was as the living embodiment of whatever fantasy you held dear. A man so used to molding and remaking himself that sometimes he didn't know who he was anymore.
Lili is new to Sector 4. As the daughter, and then wife of the last two leaders of Sector 5, she has lived her life in a drugged out haze, under the control of her criminal husband as she plays the part of the perfect hostess and dutiful wife. She was liberated by the O’Kane gang when they took out her husband, and in exchange for her testimony, they took her in and offered her a safe place to stay. Lili is a total innocent, and her time at Sector 4 has left her terrified. Slowly coming free of her drug haze, she attends the debauched parties where the O’Kanes let loose but she thinks it’s all pretend, she doesn’t understand the way they behave or the feelings that they appear to have for each other.
And then she sees Jared. Gorgeous, impeccably dressed and seemingly restrained, he doesn’t seem to involve himself in the hedonistic activities that the O’Kanes do. He is the only thing in Sector 4 that looks familiar to her, and when he approaches her and offers a friendly shoulder, she takes comfort in being with him. It’s not until she starts spending time with him that she starts to feel a spark.
The ice protecting her nerves was melting. The ice beneath her feet was cracking. One more whisper and it would shatter, plunging Lili into the depths of sin.
And she wanted it.
Jared is in a dangerous position and the last thing he needs is to become involved with Lili, but their draw to each other is too strong to ignore and slowly, naturally, and surprisingly tenderly, they start to fall for each other and Jared introduces Lili to all that she had been missing.
She wasn't made for pleasure. She was remade by it.
This book has a different feel to it than the others in the series, and Jared and Lili’s connection is a nice combination of physical and emotional. Lili’s eyes are opened as she starts to truly feel for the very first time and she falls and falls hard for Jared. And Jared is an absolute sweetheart - he’s gentle with Lili, but is fiercely protective of her. He’s never been able to be himself with a woman before, always playing the part of the fantasy man, but with Lili it’s different from the very start.
With Lili, he didn't have to be perfect. He just had to be Jared.
Their relationship is sweet, and the sex is a natural extension of that. And though it’s hot, this book didn’t seem as smutty or dirty as others in the series – with the exception of an almost-but-not-quite-but-still-totally-smutty interlude with Rachel, Cruz and Ace. But I liked their relationship, and the way they were with each other.
"Haven't you figured it out, love?" Jared's words feathered over her, far away and dreamy. "There's no place I can't take you. Nowhere you won't go. Nothing you can't take. That's what this is."
But Jared is in more danger than he anticipated, and as much as he wants Lili to be a part of his life, his need to protect her outweighs that. They have a lot to figure out to find a way to be together.
“Love is strong,” Jared whispered. “It can overcome anything else.”
I’ve been a big fan of Jared for a long time, and while I’m happy he found his perfect match, and the way his story played out, I didn’t feel this one as much as I wanted to. I wanted it to be epic, and I didn’t get that feeling. But I did enjoy the story of Jared’s venture into Eden as a spy. It’s scary and dangerous, with lots of political game playing required, and I really enjoyed seeing him in that role. It ties in really well with his place in Sector 4, his relationships with those who care about him, and his developing relationship with Lili.
I liked watching Lili come into her own and start to find her place and build her own life in Sector 4. And I also liked the opportunity to check in with the characters from previous books, and get a glimpse of some of the others who have yet to have their story told. And, as always, I really enjoyed seeing the O’Kanes together. They really are a family, and I love the opportunity to spend time with them.
Survival was important, necessary, but there were things beyond it. Even things more important, as perverse as that seemed. Every one of Dallas's people knew it, lived it. Breathed it. They were part of something bigger than themselves, a family that would live or die by their collective strength.
The over-arching story arc continues to develop – and I’ll say again that you need to read these books in order to ensure you get the full picture.
I really enjoy this series, and am a big fan of the dangerous, gritty and erotic world that Kit Rocha have developed, but this book missed the mark with me for some reason. It was still an enjoyable read though, and I’m looking forward to seeing where the story goes next.
3.5 stars.
August 1, 2017
I wasn’t really keen on reading book six in this series. I was very tempted to skip it but a) I don’t like skipping books and b) as there is an ongoing story throughout each book there were some important things that I missed out on. I always came back to this book on my reading shelf but each time I chickened out but now that this beauty has been released
I just knew that I had to read it even if I had the feeling that I wouldn’t like it as much as the others which was confirmed once I finished the book.
My verdict is that it isn’t utter shite but it isn’t bloody epic either. But I still give it 3 ‘Us’ Stars.
My main issues were that in the other books we only got glimpses of Jared and I wanted no needed to see more of him. He was a wildcard for me. Turns out he is pretty darn good. He has a certain vulnerability about him that makes him very attractive. He appears to be cultured but deep down he has always protected himself emotionally from his job. He is a seducer of the women of Eden with pillow talk he has gathered a lot of information to benefit the O’Kanes.
I nearly stuck needles in my eyes when I read how Lilli was acting but given the chance and reading the things that she went through made me be more lenient on her. She was thrust into a world that she didn’t understand. There were no personal gains for the O’Kanes and Lilli learnt that it was always a give and take. More give than take. We all do what we have to survive. She has no clue about sex, emotions, friendship or love. All she ever was meant to be was a trophy wife.
Lilli Fleming, well what is there to say about Lilli apart from that:
“She shot a guard in the face and walked out of Five. In a virginal nightgown and a fucking fur coat covered in blood.”
At one of the famous O’Kane parties they meet.
“I’m Jared.”
“I’m Lilli,” she said instead,
“I know who you are.”
“Is that a problem? Who I am?” In response, he flashed her his naked wrists, clearly visible beneath the rolled up sleeves of his shirt. “It doesn’t matter what I think.”
Like recognises like.
“I see you.” “Yes” He dropped a kiss to her collarbone. “You do.”
Jared is turning into a spy for the O’Kanes and will be opening an underground club. But he is trying to keep it from Lilli but in the end he tells her the truth. There are a lot of
I liked them together they have chemistry and there are some hot scenes together.
He froze and shook his head. “Take them off.” “What?” “You heard me, Miss Lilli.” His voice was low, steady and wrapped an unmistakeable command. “Take off your fucking panties.”
They both came to a self-discovery of a sorts.
Lilli barely understood love, but she already knew two things- it would be dangerously easy to fall in love with Jared, and the broken heart would be worth it.
With Lilli, he didn’t have to be perfect. He just had to be Jared.
The ending was the best part of the book and no not because it finished because Lilli finally became someone strong. Jared is arrested in Eden and taken to be tortured. Not really for information by a council man whose wife regularly visited Jared as a seducer. Although it was under the pretence that he was a spy. But the end result worked for everyone, even the councilman that was in the O’Kanes pocket.
“He wasn’t supposed to send anyone,” he choked out. “And he sent you?” “No one sent me.”
“They never would have asked, but they didn’t have to. You were mine to save not theirs.”
Jared and Lilli run the underground club together now.
I couldn’t give it more than 3 stars as not a lot happened between Lilli and Jared in comparison to the other books. I feel as if this is more a filler than anything else as there was more of the political building and moving in a direction to make Eden fall to its knees. I also wonder when you have been doping yourself up with all types of medications for at least six years and your stash was running out or gone, wouldn’t you get withdrawal symptoms? Wouldn’t you be craving the meds?
It seems that Lilli had no problems whatsoever. I don’t think that playing the piano and cooking can actually cure with that problem.
Even having Rachel, Cruz and Ace back in this book and all the naughty things that they got up to didn’t help very much either.
I can’t wait for Jeni and Hawk to get a book. I really hope that they get one.
Review can be found at http://jerisbookattic-reviewblog.blog...
I just knew that I had to read it even if I had the feeling that I wouldn’t like it as much as the others which was confirmed once I finished the book.
My verdict is that it isn’t utter shite but it isn’t bloody epic either. But I still give it 3 ‘Us’ Stars.
My main issues were that in the other books we only got glimpses of Jared and I wanted no needed to see more of him. He was a wildcard for me. Turns out he is pretty darn good. He has a certain vulnerability about him that makes him very attractive. He appears to be cultured but deep down he has always protected himself emotionally from his job. He is a seducer of the women of Eden with pillow talk he has gathered a lot of information to benefit the O’Kanes.
I nearly stuck needles in my eyes when I read how Lilli was acting but given the chance and reading the things that she went through made me be more lenient on her. She was thrust into a world that she didn’t understand. There were no personal gains for the O’Kanes and Lilli learnt that it was always a give and take. More give than take. We all do what we have to survive. She has no clue about sex, emotions, friendship or love. All she ever was meant to be was a trophy wife.
Lilli Fleming, well what is there to say about Lilli apart from that:
“She shot a guard in the face and walked out of Five. In a virginal nightgown and a fucking fur coat covered in blood.”
At one of the famous O’Kane parties they meet.
“I’m Jared.”
“I’m Lilli,” she said instead,
“I know who you are.”
“Is that a problem? Who I am?” In response, he flashed her his naked wrists, clearly visible beneath the rolled up sleeves of his shirt. “It doesn’t matter what I think.”
Like recognises like.
“I see you.” “Yes” He dropped a kiss to her collarbone. “You do.”
Jared is turning into a spy for the O’Kanes and will be opening an underground club. But he is trying to keep it from Lilli but in the end he tells her the truth. There are a lot of
I liked them together they have chemistry and there are some hot scenes together.
He froze and shook his head. “Take them off.” “What?” “You heard me, Miss Lilli.” His voice was low, steady and wrapped an unmistakeable command. “Take off your fucking panties.”
They both came to a self-discovery of a sorts.
Lilli barely understood love, but she already knew two things- it would be dangerously easy to fall in love with Jared, and the broken heart would be worth it.
With Lilli, he didn’t have to be perfect. He just had to be Jared.
The ending was the best part of the book and no not because it finished because Lilli finally became someone strong. Jared is arrested in Eden and taken to be tortured. Not really for information by a council man whose wife regularly visited Jared as a seducer. Although it was under the pretence that he was a spy. But the end result worked for everyone, even the councilman that was in the O’Kanes pocket.
“He wasn’t supposed to send anyone,” he choked out. “And he sent you?” “No one sent me.”
“They never would have asked, but they didn’t have to. You were mine to save not theirs.”
Jared and Lilli run the underground club together now.
I couldn’t give it more than 3 stars as not a lot happened between Lilli and Jared in comparison to the other books. I feel as if this is more a filler than anything else as there was more of the political building and moving in a direction to make Eden fall to its knees. I also wonder when you have been doping yourself up with all types of medications for at least six years and your stash was running out or gone, wouldn’t you get withdrawal symptoms? Wouldn’t you be craving the meds?
It seems that Lilli had no problems whatsoever. I don’t think that playing the piano and cooking can actually cure with that problem.
Even having Rachel, Cruz and Ace back in this book and all the naughty things that they got up to didn’t help very much either.
I can’t wait for Jeni and Hawk to get a book. I really hope that they get one.
Review can be found at http://jerisbookattic-reviewblog.blog...
May 18, 2015
fter walking out of Sector Five with only a gun, the bloodstained clothes on her back and a handful of drugs, Lili Fleming is finding it hard to adjust to her new life. She takes refuge in the arms of her drugs and when her supply dwindles down to only a couple of pills left, Lili is starting to freak out.
Always a silent presence is Jared who seems to have been watching her from afar. Though they haven’t interacted as much as he would like to, he continues to reach out to her. BEYOND INNOCENCE has that subtle vibration throughout that burns slowly as Lili and Jared explore their feelings for one another. Since Lili is still getting used to being in O’Kane’s empire, Rocha takes small steps before submerging her fully into this tainted, seductive world.
I’m a big fan of Kit Rocha’s writing but found that this book focuses a lot on sex as a way of healing what’s been bothering characters. On one side, I like that there’s a whole lot of heart in these books and that they aren’t just an orgy waiting to happen. There’s substance and worldbuilding and amazingly built characters. However, I do also kind of miss the no-holds-barred kind of sex that was just for fun and not about power or expressing emotions that the first couple of books in the series have. I find that the series has taken on a slightly more angsty vibe as of late so if you’re a particular fan of that, you might enjoy the books.
BEYOND INNOCENCE combines red hot heat with a touch of angst to create the most delicious blend of erotic yumminess.
Favorite Quote:
“Love is strong,” Jared whispered. “It came overcome anything else.”
April 5, 2016
Loved this one 4.5 to 5 stars.
This book has loads of reviews so giving my usual summary seems a bit redundant so I'll just give my opinion.
I loved this book.
While I'm enjoying this series some books are better than others and this one is up there with 'Control' Dallas and Lex's book.
This series ticks so many boxes for me it's a dystopian read with hot sexy tattooed men, sexy strong independent women and loads of hot sex with an intriguing story running through them all.
This one had something extra, Jared is a great character and I've been waiting for his book and Lili is just perfect for him.
Due to nature of the job Jared's doing for Dallas, collecting intelligence this book is stronger on story and it's the perfect mix of story, sex, romance and political intrigue.
November 9, 2017
Like the other full-length novels in this series, the ongoing arc is expanded and the big relationships get deeper. Before Kit Rocha's Beyond Innocence, we mostly saw Jared through Ace’s eyes. They are unofficial brothers. Jared continued servicing the bored women of Eden when Ace quit prostitution. We’ve seen them drinking before, and Ace’s continued pleas to get Jared to join the O’Kanes. It isn’t that simple for Jared.
We’ve also seen some sexual chemistry between these two before Ace finally found his soulmates in Rachel and Cruz. There’s still a sizzle there—more on that in a bit—but Jared is finally unraveled by Lili.
Saved from the brutal hands of her husband Lili, the former Sector Princess, is having a difficult time adjusting to life with the O’Kanes. She’s used her stockpiled drugs to numb herself for months. Now they’re gone. She’d grown addicted to feeling nothing in Sector Five. It was easier to take the abuse that way. Now she doesn’t know her place among the O’Kanes and their decadent ways. She tries to dress in leather and heavy makeup, but feels vulgar and ashamed.
Until she meets Jared.
The other Beyond couples (and triad) have all had complimentary traits. They’ve understood what the other needed—soft versus hard, stoic versus wild—but in this book like attracts like.
Jared and Lili are broken in the same way. They’ve both spent their lives wearing masks and trying to be a fantasy. Lili’s job was to be the perfect, demure wife. Jared was to be the sex god Eden’s elite craved, in whatever way they craved it. Neither has had the indulgence of feeling for themselves. And so we have a virgin and a whore who are perfectly matched.
Lili sees Jared, not the fantasy. She makes it clear she doesn’t intend to make him into her savior or to craft him into what she needs. He, in that same way, helps her explore feelings and, with Rachel’s help, lets her discover who Lili really is. There’s a depth of understanding between these two that comes on quickly, but the honesty between them, the sincerity, rings true on every page.
It wouldn’t be an O’Kane book without a whole lot of naughtiness thrown in. While Jared takes his time letting Lili discover her sexuality, it’s not too long until we see these two in a room with Rachel, Ace, and Cruz. And if you think that little scene between Ace and Jared from a few books back didn’t come up, you’d be wrong. Lili comes first for Jared, but that doesn’t mean Ace doesn’t get a little play time with the hero.
There’s something beautiful in watching these two people whose lives have been all about crafting personas to others’ desires, simply letting go and allowing someone to truly see them. There’s a depth in that honesty. When a hero and heroine can connect like that—and it reads true—the chemistry is going to be explosive.
Beyond Innocence brings sweet romance with a double dose of the dirty. Count this one as another winner from Kit Rocha.
We’ve also seen some sexual chemistry between these two before Ace finally found his soulmates in Rachel and Cruz. There’s still a sizzle there—more on that in a bit—but Jared is finally unraveled by Lili.
Saved from the brutal hands of her husband Lili, the former Sector Princess, is having a difficult time adjusting to life with the O’Kanes. She’s used her stockpiled drugs to numb herself for months. Now they’re gone. She’d grown addicted to feeling nothing in Sector Five. It was easier to take the abuse that way. Now she doesn’t know her place among the O’Kanes and their decadent ways. She tries to dress in leather and heavy makeup, but feels vulgar and ashamed.
Until she meets Jared.
The other Beyond couples (and triad) have all had complimentary traits. They’ve understood what the other needed—soft versus hard, stoic versus wild—but in this book like attracts like.
Jared and Lili are broken in the same way. They’ve both spent their lives wearing masks and trying to be a fantasy. Lili’s job was to be the perfect, demure wife. Jared was to be the sex god Eden’s elite craved, in whatever way they craved it. Neither has had the indulgence of feeling for themselves. And so we have a virgin and a whore who are perfectly matched.
Lili sees Jared, not the fantasy. She makes it clear she doesn’t intend to make him into her savior or to craft him into what she needs. He, in that same way, helps her explore feelings and, with Rachel’s help, lets her discover who Lili really is. There’s a depth of understanding between these two that comes on quickly, but the honesty between them, the sincerity, rings true on every page.
It wouldn’t be an O’Kane book without a whole lot of naughtiness thrown in. While Jared takes his time letting Lili discover her sexuality, it’s not too long until we see these two in a room with Rachel, Ace, and Cruz. And if you think that little scene between Ace and Jared from a few books back didn’t come up, you’d be wrong. Lili comes first for Jared, but that doesn’t mean Ace doesn’t get a little play time with the hero.
There’s something beautiful in watching these two people whose lives have been all about crafting personas to others’ desires, simply letting go and allowing someone to truly see them. There’s a depth in that honesty. When a hero and heroine can connect like that—and it reads true—the chemistry is going to be explosive.
Beyond Innocence brings sweet romance with a double dose of the dirty. Count this one as another winner from Kit Rocha.
January 30, 2016
I love Kit Rocha, she's (they) one of my fav authors.It's always exciting reading one of her books because i know that it's going to be a wild and thrilling ride,just like this one.It's pretty tame if we're talking about sex scenes but they're steamy none the less,the story on the other end it's intense and complicated,it's about to people that find each other and at the same time themselves.Such a beautiful process and i enjoyed very minute of it.Jared made my heart ache at times,i just wanted to hug him and keep him close while i wasn't very convinced by Lili at first but she came through in the end.Kit always writes vurnerable but super badass females so i'm never disappointed.
And now i'm gonna go wait for the next one!
June 15, 2016
Reviewed for: Where the Night Kind Roam
I've loved everything Kit Rocha has written and this is no exception. Jared and Lily were perfect together. They aren't my favorite couple but they do have some shining moments. Lily popped out of her drug addiction pretty easily, no withdrawals or anything which wasn't very realistic but whatevs it wasn't a central plot to the story except for the very beginning. Lily might be a little wide eyed but she is no innocent. She's seen, lived and heard things that most people will never be exposed to. She came to Sector Four with blood on her hands and pockets full of drugs. After months in an unfeeling daze she meets Jared, finds a sense of comfort with him and begins to awaken. He forces her eyes wide open and makes her look, really look not only at the O'Kanes but deep into herself and she finds there has been a lot lurking inside that she's finally ready to face, with Jared's help.
Jared has been on the fringes of O'Kane society for most of the series. Jared and Ace have had a lifelong friendship and are sometimes lovers. Ace has been trying to get Jared to join the O'Kanes for years. But Ace doesn’t know everything. Jared is good at two things: Sex and collecting secrets usually at the same time. Money is easy, money he’s got.. Now secrets, that's a currency that will never lose value. When he takes Lily under his wing he’s not expecting to feel anything for her, as his emotions got shut down a long time ago, but in opening her eyes, he opens his own….
I've loved everything Kit Rocha has written and this is no exception. Jared and Lily were perfect together. They aren't my favorite couple but they do have some shining moments. Lily popped out of her drug addiction pretty easily, no withdrawals or anything which wasn't very realistic but whatevs it wasn't a central plot to the story except for the very beginning. Lily might be a little wide eyed but she is no innocent. She's seen, lived and heard things that most people will never be exposed to. She came to Sector Four with blood on her hands and pockets full of drugs. After months in an unfeeling daze she meets Jared, finds a sense of comfort with him and begins to awaken. He forces her eyes wide open and makes her look, really look not only at the O'Kanes but deep into herself and she finds there has been a lot lurking inside that she's finally ready to face, with Jared's help.
Jared has been on the fringes of O'Kane society for most of the series. Jared and Ace have had a lifelong friendship and are sometimes lovers. Ace has been trying to get Jared to join the O'Kanes for years. But Ace doesn’t know everything. Jared is good at two things: Sex and collecting secrets usually at the same time. Money is easy, money he’s got.. Now secrets, that's a currency that will never lose value. When he takes Lily under his wing he’s not expecting to feel anything for her, as his emotions got shut down a long time ago, but in opening her eyes, he opens his own….
May 18, 2015
It's always good to be back in Sector 4. We get Jared and Lili's story this time around. Lili's finally having to feel things, no longer able to conceal her emotions with drugs. Jared is now working for Dallas, albeit covertly. Lili is having a hard time adjusting to the O'Kane lifestyle, as she was always taught that women didn't enjoy sex and that men used it to control women. Jared tries to open Lili's eyes to the fact that O'Kane women aren't oppressed and that the women are really in control, especially during sexual encounters.
Rachel befriends Lili and also helps to show her that the relationships in Sector 4, especially Rachel's with Cruz and Ace, are very much normal and enjoyable. There is one particular chapter that is especially hot with Rachel, Lili, Jared, Ace and Cruz.
There is some danger, as Jared works covertly to try and gain information for Dallas. Lili wants to help Jared with his work, but he won't allow it, which also causes some strife in their relationship. Lili shows Jared that she can handle it, but he still needs some time to work through his issues of being protective, but also allowing her to flourish.
Overall, the book was good; but it just didn't pull me in as much as the previous books did, which is why it was rated 4-Stars.
***ARC received for my honest review***
Rachel befriends Lili and also helps to show her that the relationships in Sector 4, especially Rachel's with Cruz and Ace, are very much normal and enjoyable. There is one particular chapter that is especially hot with Rachel, Lili, Jared, Ace and Cruz.
There is some danger, as Jared works covertly to try and gain information for Dallas. Lili wants to help Jared with his work, but he won't allow it, which also causes some strife in their relationship. Lili shows Jared that she can handle it, but he still needs some time to work through his issues of being protective, but also allowing her to flourish.
Overall, the book was good; but it just didn't pull me in as much as the previous books did, which is why it was rated 4-Stars.
***ARC received for my honest review***
Want to read
March 6, 2014I just want to skip 5 and get straight to this!!! After the sneaky peek of this girl in book 4... I CANNOT WAIT!!!!
"So she'd forget. She'd be numb. She'd be innocent. She'd be ice."
"So she'd forget. She'd be numb. She'd be innocent. She'd be ice."
May 18, 2015
I really liked Jared and Lili together. Lili's exploration of sex and finding herself and her self confidence is well done. Love this series.
Plus we get an Ace/Cruz/Rachel/Jared/Lili sex scene. *dies of smex overdose*
Plus we get an Ace/Cruz/Rachel/Jared/Lili sex scene. *dies of smex overdose*
March 31, 2018
This was a delight to read! It was so lovely to read about a woman breaking free of her learned numbness and embracing all the emotions life has to offer her. The romance was sizzling hot and endearing at the same time. Lili and Jared are definitely a power couple that are thrilling to root for.
May 21, 2015
4.5 Stars
I’ve been looking forward to Jared’s book ever since Beyond Pain was released in 2013. So pretty close to two years now. What I can say is that Beyond Innocence is well worth the wait. The story of Jared, whore turned informant/spy for the O’Kanes, and Lili Fleming, the daughter of the Sector Five leader. As always with a Kit Rocha book, you can expect a wide array of characters, intricate plotting, and downright steamy scenes that mesh into a very well put together story.
As a reader, my own personal catnip comes in the form of heroines who aren’t necessarily all that warm or welcoming. They use manners and an off putting façade to keep people at a distance, and that’s something that Lili excels at. The O’Kanes often confuse and fluster her with their in your face sexuality but it also intrigues her as well. Lili turns to Jared because of his elegant clothes and façade but pretty quickly learns that there’s more to him than meets the eye.
I initially read the book because I longed for Jared’s story, but Lili is truly the heart of this novel. Watching her painstakingly make friends with the O’Kanes and Rachel in particular was one of the highlights of the book. I’ve always said this series focuses on female friendships and this book does not disappoint in this regard. Speaking of Rachel, there’s a lot more of her, Ace and Cruz to be had in this book in connection with Lili and Jared and all I can say is that those scenes are probably some of the steamiest to date. Which is saying a lot.
One area which I felt the book let me down a little was in how Jared’s past was laid out especially as how it related to Ace. You know that there’s a connection between the two of them, and they’ve been lovers before, but it came as a pretty big surprise to me to learn that Jared had serious feelings for Ace but kept it hidden from him for years. Out of all the things you learn about Jared, for me that was the most jarring mostly because it didn’t really go anywhere. It doesn’t cause conflict… or make for any sort of awkward interactions at all. Jared just handles it, as he does everything else. I also have reservations of how future stories are set up with different characters getting their own POV, but that’s mostly because their POVs (ie: Mad/Scarlet) don’t add much to the current story in the first place.
The actual romance between Jared and Lili is a slow build, but it’s romantic, sweet, and oh so sexy. Jared takes his time with Lili.. and Lili learns what it means to experience true intimacy with someone. Beyond Innocence almost, but not quite, eclipsed Beyond Pain as my favorite book in the series and will certainly be on my favorite reads for 2015.
- Readsalot81
I’ve been looking forward to Jared’s book ever since Beyond Pain was released in 2013. So pretty close to two years now. What I can say is that Beyond Innocence is well worth the wait. The story of Jared, whore turned informant/spy for the O’Kanes, and Lili Fleming, the daughter of the Sector Five leader. As always with a Kit Rocha book, you can expect a wide array of characters, intricate plotting, and downright steamy scenes that mesh into a very well put together story.
As a reader, my own personal catnip comes in the form of heroines who aren’t necessarily all that warm or welcoming. They use manners and an off putting façade to keep people at a distance, and that’s something that Lili excels at. The O’Kanes often confuse and fluster her with their in your face sexuality but it also intrigues her as well. Lili turns to Jared because of his elegant clothes and façade but pretty quickly learns that there’s more to him than meets the eye.
I initially read the book because I longed for Jared’s story, but Lili is truly the heart of this novel. Watching her painstakingly make friends with the O’Kanes and Rachel in particular was one of the highlights of the book. I’ve always said this series focuses on female friendships and this book does not disappoint in this regard. Speaking of Rachel, there’s a lot more of her, Ace and Cruz to be had in this book in connection with Lili and Jared and all I can say is that those scenes are probably some of the steamiest to date. Which is saying a lot.
One area which I felt the book let me down a little was in how Jared’s past was laid out especially as how it related to Ace. You know that there’s a connection between the two of them, and they’ve been lovers before, but it came as a pretty big surprise to me to learn that Jared had serious feelings for Ace but kept it hidden from him for years. Out of all the things you learn about Jared, for me that was the most jarring mostly because it didn’t really go anywhere. It doesn’t cause conflict… or make for any sort of awkward interactions at all. Jared just handles it, as he does everything else. I also have reservations of how future stories are set up with different characters getting their own POV, but that’s mostly because their POVs (ie: Mad/Scarlet) don’t add much to the current story in the first place.
The actual romance between Jared and Lili is a slow build, but it’s romantic, sweet, and oh so sexy. Jared takes his time with Lili.. and Lili learns what it means to experience true intimacy with someone. Beyond Innocence almost, but not quite, eclipsed Beyond Pain as my favorite book in the series and will certainly be on my favorite reads for 2015.
- Readsalot81
June 4, 2015
JavaGirl's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
Kit Rocha’s latest book in the Beyond series, Beyond Innocence is one of the hottest books I’ve read in a quite some time! I swear I wouldn’t have been surprised to see smoke coming from my Kindle!
Lili Fleming, the virginal widow of Sector 5’s most notorious drug lord, has found refuge in Sector 4 with Dallas O’Kane and his O’Kane Gang. Life with the O’Kanes is an eye-opening experience for Lili. After the years of abuse and the horror of her previous life, Lili isn’t sure who or what to trust. She needs a friend to help her adjust to her new home, and new circumstances. Everyone is Sector 4 has a job, and Lili needs to be useful, to contribute to her new family. Rachel and Jared both befriend Lili, in the hopes of helping her assimilate into life with the O’Kanes.
To my surprise, I loved both Jared and Lili. In previous books, Jared always came across as jaded and ruthless, and I just felt sorry for Lili. All that changed with this book. Once I got to know these characters, as both are adjusting to new roles, and trying to find their place, I found them to be both stronger and to have more depth and courage than I previously thought. Jared’s willingness to sacrifice for the O’Kanes and to do whatever it takes to protect Lili made me realize just how badly I had misjudged him. The relationships and love the O’Kanes have for one another is never more evident than in Jared’s relationship with Ace. Longtime friends and former lovers, these two are hot as hell together! As much as I love Ace and Cruz as 2/3 of their triad, there’s just something about Jared and Ace’s relationship that is irresistible to me. Jared’s close relationship to Ace (one of Rachel’s two men) ensures that the five of them (Jared, Lili, Rachel, Ace, and Cruz) spend some…let’s just call it… Quality Time together.
I was slightly disappointed in one aspect of Beyond Innocence. Jared is secretly helping Dallas O’Kane gather intelligence on Eden’s elite, and the resulting drama fell a little flat for me. To me, this book had a transitional feel—the scene is being set for the next book. The power struggles in the sectors, a prominent storyline in recent books, take a backseat to the power struggles in Eden. There are new players in Eden and some discontent with the old guard. It seems there are some big changes coming to Eden. How will this affect the sectors? What does this mean for the O’Kanes? I am fascinated by the world that Kit Rocha has built and the characters that inhabit it; it will be so interesting to see how this all plays out.
Kit Rocha’s latest book in the Beyond series, Beyond Innocence is one of the hottest books I’ve read in a quite some time! I swear I wouldn’t have been surprised to see smoke coming from my Kindle!
Lili Fleming, the virginal widow of Sector 5’s most notorious drug lord, has found refuge in Sector 4 with Dallas O’Kane and his O’Kane Gang. Life with the O’Kanes is an eye-opening experience for Lili. After the years of abuse and the horror of her previous life, Lili isn’t sure who or what to trust. She needs a friend to help her adjust to her new home, and new circumstances. Everyone is Sector 4 has a job, and Lili needs to be useful, to contribute to her new family. Rachel and Jared both befriend Lili, in the hopes of helping her assimilate into life with the O’Kanes.
To my surprise, I loved both Jared and Lili. In previous books, Jared always came across as jaded and ruthless, and I just felt sorry for Lili. All that changed with this book. Once I got to know these characters, as both are adjusting to new roles, and trying to find their place, I found them to be both stronger and to have more depth and courage than I previously thought. Jared’s willingness to sacrifice for the O’Kanes and to do whatever it takes to protect Lili made me realize just how badly I had misjudged him. The relationships and love the O’Kanes have for one another is never more evident than in Jared’s relationship with Ace. Longtime friends and former lovers, these two are hot as hell together! As much as I love Ace and Cruz as 2/3 of their triad, there’s just something about Jared and Ace’s relationship that is irresistible to me. Jared’s close relationship to Ace (one of Rachel’s two men) ensures that the five of them (Jared, Lili, Rachel, Ace, and Cruz) spend some…let’s just call it… Quality Time together.
I was slightly disappointed in one aspect of Beyond Innocence. Jared is secretly helping Dallas O’Kane gather intelligence on Eden’s elite, and the resulting drama fell a little flat for me. To me, this book had a transitional feel—the scene is being set for the next book. The power struggles in the sectors, a prominent storyline in recent books, take a backseat to the power struggles in Eden. There are new players in Eden and some discontent with the old guard. It seems there are some big changes coming to Eden. How will this affect the sectors? What does this mean for the O’Kanes? I am fascinated by the world that Kit Rocha has built and the characters that inhabit it; it will be so interesting to see how this all plays out.
May 24, 2015
*2.5 stars*
Wow. This book was beyond dull. What happened?
Jared, the mysterious and sexy whore of Eden, should have had a colorful story. But, as Jared is now spying for Dallas by running a nightclub to expose secrets instead of using his body, we don't get any glimpses of his previous life. Boo.
Sector Four took in Lili after Finn killed her father and husband. They gave her protection and got her off drugs. Lili is now trying to earn a place in Sector Four although she's still shy when it comes to sex.
Jared and Lili were attracted to each other but I didn't really feel their passion as with the other couples. The sex scenes were few, as Jared had to take care and be patient, but then they were just ho hum. Even a potentially hawt scene shared with Ace, Rachel, and Cruz was cut short and left me wanting.
It took me several days to finish because I couldn't get into it, it left me feeling indifferent. Hate to say it but worst Beyond yet.
Wow. This book was beyond dull. What happened?
Jared, the mysterious and sexy whore of Eden, should have had a colorful story. But, as Jared is now spying for Dallas by running a nightclub to expose secrets instead of using his body, we don't get any glimpses of his previous life. Boo.
Sector Four took in Lili after Finn killed her father and husband. They gave her protection and got her off drugs. Lili is now trying to earn a place in Sector Four although she's still shy when it comes to sex.
Jared and Lili were attracted to each other but I didn't really feel their passion as with the other couples. The sex scenes were few, as Jared had to take care and be patient, but then they were just ho hum. Even a potentially hawt scene shared with Ace, Rachel, and Cruz was cut short and left me wanting.
It took me several days to finish because I couldn't get into it, it left me feeling indifferent. Hate to say it but worst Beyond yet.
May 28, 2015
Nailed it again!!
I absolutely LOVE THIS series
I absolutely LOVE THIS series
May 21, 2015
LOVE LOVE LOVE
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May 8, 2015
LOVED LOVED LOVED
Full review to come.
Full review to come.
April 22, 2017
It doesn't get much smuttier than this series, but honestly it's the fact that these books really do have a plot with fully developed characters that keeps me reading them. This book wasn't one of my favorites, but it was still good. I just wish there was more of a reason for why Jared was drawn to Lili. The reverse of that was much more apparent and complex, which I liked.
May 15, 2015
Returning to the dark and thrilling world of Sector Four is a fabulous way to escape reality. Being drugged up to the eyeballs is another way to do that as well and that's exactly how Lili has spent her life. Yet now here she is about to finally become "clean" and the very idea of feeling again is terrifying. Lili doesn't know how to function in this new world that she finds herself in but she's about to become completely unraveled as through pleasure she is totally reborn .
Jared is tired of the filth and corruption that resides in the upper eschelons of Eden and secretly gathers information for Dallas O'Kane but when asked to befriend Lili the emotionally scarred ex trophy wife he discovers a fragile woman who is slowly waking up to embrace life and all it's consequences . Somehow their lives become entwined and yet as they wade through the madness that is desire, need , lust they discover something even more precious love but Jareds life is dangerous and he is determined to save Lili from it.
Such a fabulous series and this book is a worthy addition to it. As Lili faces a maelstrom of feelings it's impossible not to like her. Yes she is damaged but she is a survivor and determined to somehow cope with the wild voyeuistic world that she finds herself in. She is no hard ass but has skills that surprisingly make her a valuable asset to the O'Kanes and it was truly wonderful to see her come back to life .
This book really expanded this twisted reality that Kit Rocha brings us. Yes it's still a dark dystopian world but there's hope and passion throbbing within and we see not just the central couple but favourite characters from previous books and even a glimpse at what's possibly to come. Better hold on to your hats though as I suspect ménage is about to go up a notch and then some!
This was pure edge of your seat writing and amidst the romance ( that just kind of crept up if honest) we see a lot more of the inner workings of Eden. The corrupt politicians continue to deal out injustice , violence and torture but the O'Kanes are a cunning bunch and choose their friends wisely . Never ever underestimate the O'Kanes!
As I write this book one Beyond Shame is currently free on Kindle
I was gifted a copy of this in exchange for an honest review
Jared is tired of the filth and corruption that resides in the upper eschelons of Eden and secretly gathers information for Dallas O'Kane but when asked to befriend Lili the emotionally scarred ex trophy wife he discovers a fragile woman who is slowly waking up to embrace life and all it's consequences . Somehow their lives become entwined and yet as they wade through the madness that is desire, need , lust they discover something even more precious love but Jareds life is dangerous and he is determined to save Lili from it.
Such a fabulous series and this book is a worthy addition to it. As Lili faces a maelstrom of feelings it's impossible not to like her. Yes she is damaged but she is a survivor and determined to somehow cope with the wild voyeuistic world that she finds herself in. She is no hard ass but has skills that surprisingly make her a valuable asset to the O'Kanes and it was truly wonderful to see her come back to life .
This book really expanded this twisted reality that Kit Rocha brings us. Yes it's still a dark dystopian world but there's hope and passion throbbing within and we see not just the central couple but favourite characters from previous books and even a glimpse at what's possibly to come. Better hold on to your hats though as I suspect ménage is about to go up a notch and then some!
This was pure edge of your seat writing and amidst the romance ( that just kind of crept up if honest) we see a lot more of the inner workings of Eden. The corrupt politicians continue to deal out injustice , violence and torture but the O'Kanes are a cunning bunch and choose their friends wisely . Never ever underestimate the O'Kanes!
As I write this book one Beyond Shame is currently free on Kindle
I was gifted a copy of this in exchange for an honest review
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