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Pawn of Innocence
Camile can hardly believe the luck of her chance encounter with a tall dark stranger, and it eventually leads to what she hopes to be a sizzling vacation romance. But she slowly learns chance had nothing to do with it, and unlucky is the word that begins to best describe it as events take a terrifying turn. She quickly finds herself knee deep in a web of lies and deceit, and the object of an abduction that turns out to have far reaching consequences. Once back home, she overhears a conversation that leads her to uncover the shocking truth of her abduction, and forces her to face something she never thought she would have to face again. Him.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 16, 2013
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November 18, 2013
I imagine that the competition in the arena of romance novels is pretty stiff, so much so that a debut author could have a tough time cracking the code to get his or her share of the readership. A smart new writer would do what Chameleon has done and added a mixture of non-romance-generic subplots guaranteed to draw the interest of those readers hungry for something new, but non-paranormal, in the romance genre. Here it is… action and adventure in abundance, provide a thriller format to the standard theme of boy gets girl, or in this case – determined woman gets her man.
This is the story of a bold, young rich woman who is tired of being constantly hounded by bodyguards that her doting father insists upon, but has never told her why. Unaware of the risks, Camille often “sneaks” away from her guards to take short vacations at far-flung locations around the world. During one of these, she meets the man of her dreams who promptly saves her from being kidnapped.
The danger, the tension, the father’s determination to keep secrets all combine with the strong desires of Camille and the reluctant lover’s desire to keep “hands off”, to create an action packed thriller. At times, the action and suspenseful situations push the romantic themes off stage, but not for long. As soon as the urgency of the numerous fight and escape scenes subsides… the romance is back full force along with the mystery surrounding the attacks, and her would be lovers’ reticence to give in to Camille’s desires. An ending that is not unexpected, yet different due to the sub-plots, lend this book a foot up on other romance tales. I highly recommend this for romance fans, and for those who enjoy a bit of excitement outside the bedrooms, as well.
This is the story of a bold, young rich woman who is tired of being constantly hounded by bodyguards that her doting father insists upon, but has never told her why. Unaware of the risks, Camille often “sneaks” away from her guards to take short vacations at far-flung locations around the world. During one of these, she meets the man of her dreams who promptly saves her from being kidnapped.
The danger, the tension, the father’s determination to keep secrets all combine with the strong desires of Camille and the reluctant lover’s desire to keep “hands off”, to create an action packed thriller. At times, the action and suspenseful situations push the romantic themes off stage, but not for long. As soon as the urgency of the numerous fight and escape scenes subsides… the romance is back full force along with the mystery surrounding the attacks, and her would be lovers’ reticence to give in to Camille’s desires. An ending that is not unexpected, yet different due to the sub-plots, lend this book a foot up on other romance tales. I highly recommend this for romance fans, and for those who enjoy a bit of excitement outside the bedrooms, as well.
September 21, 2013
What happens if you’ve got everything that money can buy, but you feel that your life is nothing but a prison? Would you be willing to give it all up, even your own identity, for freedom?
Camile has the world at her feet. But she’s miserable because there’s something missing in her life. Constantly watching over her shoulder, and being followed by her bodyguards, Camile rebels against her father’s rules, always searching for that missing piece. And one day, when she had escaped from her father’s watchful eyes, she finds it- or shall I say him?
I can’t say enough about the hero of this story. He is hot, a bad a**, and mysterious- a beautiful dark haired stranger with green eyes. Camile is drawn to him but he resists. I enjoyed watching his inner struggles of wanting to be with her but resisting because that was the right thing to do.
When Camile’s life is truly in danger, the beautiful green-eyed stranger shows up again. But is he a friend or a foe? In my opinion, this male lead made the story. He was wise, a warrior, and did I already mention hot? I got the feeling that he would have protected her ‘till the end, even at the cost of his own life.
Pawn of Innocence was just the perfect read- a nice escape. Sometimes I found myself smiling and at times I had goose bumps. If you’re looking for a good romance, full of suspense, then this story is for you.
Camile has the world at her feet. But she’s miserable because there’s something missing in her life. Constantly watching over her shoulder, and being followed by her bodyguards, Camile rebels against her father’s rules, always searching for that missing piece. And one day, when she had escaped from her father’s watchful eyes, she finds it- or shall I say him?
I can’t say enough about the hero of this story. He is hot, a bad a**, and mysterious- a beautiful dark haired stranger with green eyes. Camile is drawn to him but he resists. I enjoyed watching his inner struggles of wanting to be with her but resisting because that was the right thing to do.
When Camile’s life is truly in danger, the beautiful green-eyed stranger shows up again. But is he a friend or a foe? In my opinion, this male lead made the story. He was wise, a warrior, and did I already mention hot? I got the feeling that he would have protected her ‘till the end, even at the cost of his own life.
Pawn of Innocence was just the perfect read- a nice escape. Sometimes I found myself smiling and at times I had goose bumps. If you’re looking for a good romance, full of suspense, then this story is for you.
October 6, 2013
The thing I loved most about this book was the absorbing plot. From the very beginning the reader is drawn into Camille's privileged world.
But she is unhappy with her life where she is forced to hide away from the world unless she is accompanied by body guards. Camille is feisty and head-strong, determined not to be tamed and when she escapes for a holiday to Turkey she experiences the first stirrings of love for a stranger who rescues her from a mugger.
When she returns home, Camille is unable to forget this mystery man and when things become too much for her, she returns to the place where she experienced such happiness to see if the man is still there.
Unfortunately their reunion is rocked when Camille is kidnapped and once more the stranger comes to her rescue.
Discovering his true identity when she safely returns home, Camille feels betrayed by her father and those she trusted most.
Once more her feelings are confused as she battles between her love for a stranger and trying to forget him and find some normality in her life.
Without wanting to spoil the ending for anyone, I recommend this book for anyone who has an ounce of romance in them. There is also plenty of menace and excitement in this tale of love conquering all.
But she is unhappy with her life where she is forced to hide away from the world unless she is accompanied by body guards. Camille is feisty and head-strong, determined not to be tamed and when she escapes for a holiday to Turkey she experiences the first stirrings of love for a stranger who rescues her from a mugger.
When she returns home, Camille is unable to forget this mystery man and when things become too much for her, she returns to the place where she experienced such happiness to see if the man is still there.
Unfortunately their reunion is rocked when Camille is kidnapped and once more the stranger comes to her rescue.
Discovering his true identity when she safely returns home, Camille feels betrayed by her father and those she trusted most.
Once more her feelings are confused as she battles between her love for a stranger and trying to forget him and find some normality in her life.
Without wanting to spoil the ending for anyone, I recommend this book for anyone who has an ounce of romance in them. There is also plenty of menace and excitement in this tale of love conquering all.
November 10, 2013
After reading this book all I can say is…whew. This book started and ended clearly, no confusion at all. As for the middle of this book, the author created obstacle after obstacle just to get us to the point we all were expecting. She took romance to a new level by adding a bunch of mystery, action and drama in the middle. Now, I think she did a bit too much in the middle and can easily cut some things out.
The story follows Camille, a daughter of a rich guy who makes weapons. She’s feeling crowded by all the extra security he has following her to keep her safe and decides she wants to escape the constant spotlight. That could easily be the entire plot of the book but is honestly just a small fraction.
There’s just a ton of different plots and plots twist in the book. It takes us from one extreme to the other. This author covers a ton of different genres. Some readers may enjoy that while others may simply take it as overkill. Overall, she managed to start and finish the book well. And even though there’s so much going on in the middle: from kidnappings, to trips, to proposals, to therapy, the book never got muddled or confused.
I need a smoke break after this one and a long nap.
The story follows Camille, a daughter of a rich guy who makes weapons. She’s feeling crowded by all the extra security he has following her to keep her safe and decides she wants to escape the constant spotlight. That could easily be the entire plot of the book but is honestly just a small fraction.
There’s just a ton of different plots and plots twist in the book. It takes us from one extreme to the other. This author covers a ton of different genres. Some readers may enjoy that while others may simply take it as overkill. Overall, she managed to start and finish the book well. And even though there’s so much going on in the middle: from kidnappings, to trips, to proposals, to therapy, the book never got muddled or confused.
I need a smoke break after this one and a long nap.
November 16, 2013
Sights and Sounds
Lovely and wealthy, Camile evades her bodyguards to spend time lazing on the beach. When a handsome stranger helps her with her suntan lotion, Camile’s heat is not due to the blazing sun.
After Camile is nearly kidnapped, the attempt foiled by the handsome stranger, she doesn’t tell her overprotective father. But when she discovers her mother was killed by an assassin’s bullet and not in a boating accident, Camile fears past violence and present danger may be related to her father’s involvement in the production of armaments.
With a new identity as Micah, Camile reconnects with the handsome stranger. Although she probes for details, she finds out only that the mysterious Eric’s occupation is similar to law enforcement and he has traveled all over the world.
When Camile is abducted by terrorists, Eric takes a surprising role. As her life takes breathtaking twists and turns, Camile isn’t sure whether to trust her sizzling attraction to Eric.
For her readers, Chameleon has also incorporated an imaginative new concept: Sights and Sounds. She has strategically imbedded links to help transport the reader into the wonderful story.
Lovely and wealthy, Camile evades her bodyguards to spend time lazing on the beach. When a handsome stranger helps her with her suntan lotion, Camile’s heat is not due to the blazing sun.
After Camile is nearly kidnapped, the attempt foiled by the handsome stranger, she doesn’t tell her overprotective father. But when she discovers her mother was killed by an assassin’s bullet and not in a boating accident, Camile fears past violence and present danger may be related to her father’s involvement in the production of armaments.
With a new identity as Micah, Camile reconnects with the handsome stranger. Although she probes for details, she finds out only that the mysterious Eric’s occupation is similar to law enforcement and he has traveled all over the world.
When Camile is abducted by terrorists, Eric takes a surprising role. As her life takes breathtaking twists and turns, Camile isn’t sure whether to trust her sizzling attraction to Eric.
For her readers, Chameleon has also incorporated an imaginative new concept: Sights and Sounds. She has strategically imbedded links to help transport the reader into the wonderful story.
September 3, 2013
Pawn of Innocence is a love story of an unlikely pair brought about through recklessness and realization. Camile is young, beautiful and rich, well her father is, and because of circumstances that happened when she was a child, she must constantly be surrounded by bodyguards. Camile wants to escape her "prison" and be able to go about on her own, even when she finds out the truth behind the need for her protection. But what she doesn't know is she can't get away from her father's watchful eye, and maybe, she realizes, she doesn't want to.
Chameleon has written a love story that takes the reader to exotic lands, beautiful snowy mountains and the ancient lands of the Middle East. It will give you pause, makes you laugh and, it'll make you feel all warm inside as this romance unfolds. The chapters are long, and the storyline sometimes not plausible, but it is endearing. The characters are good, especially Nikki, whose sense of humor was great fun. The Sight and Sound instituted in the book I felt was unnecessary, after all shouldn't the author paint the picture?
I am not one for romance stories but I would read another book by this author. And so should you. 4 1/2 Stars.
Chameleon has written a love story that takes the reader to exotic lands, beautiful snowy mountains and the ancient lands of the Middle East. It will give you pause, makes you laugh and, it'll make you feel all warm inside as this romance unfolds. The chapters are long, and the storyline sometimes not plausible, but it is endearing. The characters are good, especially Nikki, whose sense of humor was great fun. The Sight and Sound instituted in the book I felt was unnecessary, after all shouldn't the author paint the picture?
I am not one for romance stories but I would read another book by this author. And so should you. 4 1/2 Stars.
August 26, 2015
This is an interesting story of the daughter of a very rich man, who wanted to protect her from getting kidnapped or any other danger to her life from his own enemies, so he employed bodyguards for her. Daughter did not like being followed by two bodyguards wherever she went. She wanted to live a normal life; she ran away from home without caring for the dangers to her life. She paid the price for her such behavior, when she got kidnapped by enemies of her father. She was then rescued by a man, who, she thought was also one of the kidnappers. But during the time of staying together for one week while they traveled to safety, she fell in love with him even though she believed her captor was after the money which he would get from her father in exchange for sending her home safely. But the man handed her over to FBI and disappeared. Who that man was, and how she felt after reaching home and what happened thereafter, is narrated very nicely in this book, which you cannot put down, after you reach this point in the story.
December 3, 2013
I have to give Pawn of Innocence a 5 star because I loved Armand and Camille's adventure, but also because of the awesome sights and sounds feature! This is the first time I've seen this cool thing done where at various points throughout the book, there are links and if you want to hear the music the author suggests, or see how she envisioned the ball gown, or cabin in the woods, you can click the link and it will take you to pictures and sounds!
I loved the adventure Camille was on rather she did or not! We could only be so lucky to have a guy like Armand following us around all day making sure we are safe. It was a fast read and kept me on the edge of my seat both with action and also if she'd ever get her man!
I was emotionally drawn in to the point at one moment I thought I might have to reach out and strangle the author if things were to go a certain way! Ahhhh!
Definitely will read Chameleon again!
I loved the adventure Camille was on rather she did or not! We could only be so lucky to have a guy like Armand following us around all day making sure we are safe. It was a fast read and kept me on the edge of my seat both with action and also if she'd ever get her man!
I was emotionally drawn in to the point at one moment I thought I might have to reach out and strangle the author if things were to go a certain way! Ahhhh!
Definitely will read Chameleon again!
November 26, 2013
I found this to be a really sweet story - enjoying it more than I expected.
The beginning with the silly, spoiled little rich girl (Camille) almost put me off, but I persevered and I'm pleased I did.
The story drags a little with the counselling conversations, yet jumps around quickly in others so that I couldn't understand how one scene had morphed into another.
Still, by halfway through I was hooked and I definitely enjoyed the second half of the book more than the first. Armand definitely deserved a happy ending, but as I don't do spoilers, you'll have to read the book to find out whether he got it.
The beginning with the silly, spoiled little rich girl (Camille) almost put me off, but I persevered and I'm pleased I did.
The story drags a little with the counselling conversations, yet jumps around quickly in others so that I couldn't understand how one scene had morphed into another.
Still, by halfway through I was hooked and I definitely enjoyed the second half of the book more than the first. Armand definitely deserved a happy ending, but as I don't do spoilers, you'll have to read the book to find out whether he got it.
February 5, 2015
PAWNS OF INNOCENCE is the story of Camile, a young lady who finds herself overwhelmed by her father's protection. Despite his wealth, Camile is carefree until she learns the truth behind her mother's untimely death. Still upset over her lack of freedom, Camile ventures out on her own and winds up in a strange country with strange and scary men. Only then does she realize how pertinent her father's warnings had been.
Told from Camile's point of view, the story is interesting and engaging. However, it is mostly dialogue and little scenery. That made the story somewhat slow and hard to follow at times. Still, it was a quick read with a good lesson for all.
Told from Camile's point of view, the story is interesting and engaging. However, it is mostly dialogue and little scenery. That made the story somewhat slow and hard to follow at times. Still, it was a quick read with a good lesson for all.
March 11, 2015
“Pawn of Innocence” by Chameleon is a very enjoyable and rewarding read. I was hooked from the first scene when a handsome stranger offers to rub sun-lotion on Camille’s skin. The well written chemistry sets the tone for a likeable and relatable heroine and an easy flowing narrative that keeps you going.
As the story progresses the romance is disrupted by dangerous events and then by some surprising discoveries.
Without giving anything else away I will say that I loved Camille and found the book difficult to put down. Great romance with a good dose of action – this should do well with fans of either genre. Highly recommended.
As the story progresses the romance is disrupted by dangerous events and then by some surprising discoveries.
Without giving anything else away I will say that I loved Camille and found the book difficult to put down. Great romance with a good dose of action – this should do well with fans of either genre. Highly recommended.
October 15, 2015
I quite enjoyed this book. Great plot, lots of action, plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing, and well developed characters. I very much enjoy the concept of being imprisoned by your own money. The author does a wonderful job of portraying that. Camile's desire to experience life, real life, is constantly just out of reach, and the dangers if she gets there are very real. I loved Armand as well, with his mysterious background, and even more so when we learn about his history. Well put together, great pacing, fabulous character development. Thanks for the story!!
May 1, 2014
When I read romance novels, I am certainly not looking for murder and mayhem. Ii prefer feel good romance. This book had so many twist and turns to get to the heart of the lovers and ultimately between the legs. Chameleon took story telling to the max but then again that's what good story telling suppose to do.
It was a little too over the top for me but the author succeeded in telling some kind of story and there is an appetite for such stories out there.
It was a little too over the top for me but the author succeeded in telling some kind of story and there is an appetite for such stories out there.
March 12, 2015
I really liked this book. I connected with the characters so much so that I wanted to shake them when they made decisions that jeopardized their relationships. Camile was a bit of a brat, and she didn't seem to realize the severity of the situation. Armand need to focus in order to protect her. There were a few twist along the way, which I loved. This book will not disappoint.
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