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Fearsome
Jessica Channing’s big city life should be more exciting than sixty-hour work weeks and popcorn nights with her girlfriends, but it’s not. She has worked hard fulfilling her role as a child prodigy and graduating college years before her peers. She’s the good girl, the brilliant girl.
Unfortunately, she’s also the dateless young woman.
That all changes with one phone call. Jess’s rigid, predictable life upends when she must visit a small, obscure town to deal with a relative’s death. This isn’t just any little speck of a town, though. Long lost memories come crashing down on Jess’s world when two men, the Blackard brothers, seem to lure her in.
Dylan is cover model handsome, and pursues Jess the minute she comes to town. Then there is tall, dark and gorgeous Carson, who hides his own secrets behind his hardened reserve.
For someone who has been governed by her own obsessive behaviors and fears, Jess lets her guard down and jumps at the opportunity to have an affair with a man she actually finds attractive for a change.
There’s just one problem. Jess discovers that she can’t have a simple romantic fling because true passion does indeed come with some very big strings attached to it. She will have to own up to her own truths about love and face the two extraordinary men; both troubled in their own ways and both determined to have her.
This novel contains graphic sexual content and strong language. It is intended for mature readers.
Unfortunately, she’s also the dateless young woman.
That all changes with one phone call. Jess’s rigid, predictable life upends when she must visit a small, obscure town to deal with a relative’s death. This isn’t just any little speck of a town, though. Long lost memories come crashing down on Jess’s world when two men, the Blackard brothers, seem to lure her in.
Dylan is cover model handsome, and pursues Jess the minute she comes to town. Then there is tall, dark and gorgeous Carson, who hides his own secrets behind his hardened reserve.
For someone who has been governed by her own obsessive behaviors and fears, Jess lets her guard down and jumps at the opportunity to have an affair with a man she actually finds attractive for a change.
There’s just one problem. Jess discovers that she can’t have a simple romantic fling because true passion does indeed come with some very big strings attached to it. She will have to own up to her own truths about love and face the two extraordinary men; both troubled in their own ways and both determined to have her.
This novel contains graphic sexual content and strong language. It is intended for mature readers.
464 pages, ebook
First published September 27, 2013
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51 books334 followersS. A. Wolfe lives with her family in New York City. She is a voracious reader of all types of fiction and passionate about writing. She loves connecting with readers on Facebook or email her at: sawolfe24@gmail.com.
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July 17, 2014
Rating: 3.5 stars
I truly enjoyed Fearsome (and I’m in love with the cover!) but a few things kept me from loving it.
First, the story is way too long for the given plot. It's predictable and many times it felt unnecessarily drawn out.
Second, give me a protagonist that isn't insecure or whiny about why she doesn't deserve a good-looking man. For the love of god to writers everywhere, as women in today's society we have enough hang-ups about so many things that we certainly don't need to read about them. I use the word "we" because I know I'm not alone in feeling this way. Give me a leading lady that loves who she is despite her many flaws and that can inspire me in more ways than one. Okay, maybe she doesn't need to inspire me but I need her to own who she is and not make excuses for her issues/shortcomings but to learn and grow from it.
Lastly, mental Illness is a focal point of the story which is completely glossed over and remedied way too quickly. The subject matter deserved more depth and a lot more attention to the complexities of what the afflicted face daily and those who love them.
You might not believe me when I say that I did enjoy the story despite all my concerns but what kind of reviewer would I be if I didn't share the good, bad and ugly?
There's a love triangle of sorts and I always enjoy them because it brings unnecessary angst that I can't seem to get enough of. Enter Carson and Dylan. Two brothers both incredibly different but the one thing they have in common besides faithful brotherly love is Jessica. Both are attracted to her for very different reasons and we don't find out about those reasons until at least halfway through and I loved how the author kept me in suspense.
Jessica's relationship with each brother was special and unique but her heart could only belong to one and the one she ends up with had me jumping for joy. Jessica evolves as a woman as she spends time with each of them and learns about truly living life and what it means to let go and finally allow herself to fall in love.
“I don’t care who you’ve slept with in the past. Okay, that’s bullshit, but I can’t change that. What I do want, however, is to be the first and last guy you fall in love with.”
This is the perfect story if you are in between books and trying to figure out what to read next, this will hold you over and keep you absolutely entertained. ;)
I truly enjoyed Fearsome (and I’m in love with the cover!) but a few things kept me from loving it.
First, the story is way too long for the given plot. It's predictable and many times it felt unnecessarily drawn out.
Second, give me a protagonist that isn't insecure or whiny about why she doesn't deserve a good-looking man. For the love of god to writers everywhere, as women in today's society we have enough hang-ups about so many things that we certainly don't need to read about them. I use the word "we" because I know I'm not alone in feeling this way. Give me a leading lady that loves who she is despite her many flaws and that can inspire me in more ways than one. Okay, maybe she doesn't need to inspire me but I need her to own who she is and not make excuses for her issues/shortcomings but to learn and grow from it.
Lastly, mental Illness is a focal point of the story which is completely glossed over and remedied way too quickly. The subject matter deserved more depth and a lot more attention to the complexities of what the afflicted face daily and those who love them.
You might not believe me when I say that I did enjoy the story despite all my concerns but what kind of reviewer would I be if I didn't share the good, bad and ugly?
There's a love triangle of sorts and I always enjoy them because it brings unnecessary angst that I can't seem to get enough of. Enter Carson and Dylan. Two brothers both incredibly different but the one thing they have in common besides faithful brotherly love is Jessica. Both are attracted to her for very different reasons and we don't find out about those reasons until at least halfway through and I loved how the author kept me in suspense.
Jessica's relationship with each brother was special and unique but her heart could only belong to one and the one she ends up with had me jumping for joy. Jessica evolves as a woman as she spends time with each of them and learns about truly living life and what it means to let go and finally allow herself to fall in love.
“I don’t care who you’ve slept with in the past. Okay, that’s bullshit, but I can’t change that. What I do want, however, is to be the first and last guy you fall in love with.”
This is the perfect story if you are in between books and trying to figure out what to read next, this will hold you over and keep you absolutely entertained. ;)
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December 4, 2013
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Siiiiiiigggghhhhhhhh.
I loved this book. From the very first word. I read it in 5 hours, staying up late even though I knew I had to be up way too early in the morning. It’s a fun, smart, quick read and I found myself laughing out loud many, many times.
Jessica is a gal I want to hang out with. She is smart, sarcastic, dedicated and freaking funny! Yes, she has issues (we all do) and yes, sometimes she makes the dumb mistakes. Having parents who treat you as an adult from an early age and being a genius, graduating college when normal kids are just starting, has made Jess careful – careful with everything including her love life. But at the end of the day, she is relatable and she is someone I can totally imagine living next door to me.
Moving to Hera puts her in the path of two gorgeous brothers, Dylan and Carson. Although she quickly falls for Dylan, she is quick to realize that this isn’t the right brother for her. Carson is. But admitting that fact seems to prove problematic for her.
Can we just digress for a slight minute and talk about Carson? I know in my last book review, I was touting my new book boyfriend. But Carson…..Carson is the book man you wish was real. He’s strong and loyal. He loves his brother to a fault and takes care of everyone around him. All while being so freaking hot that women can’t help but fall for him. He’s the small town guy – knows everyone, works hard and wears jeans like they were made for him.
“I don’t care who you’ve slept with in the past. Okay, that’s bullshit, but I can’t change that. What I do want, however, is to be the first and last guy you fall in love with.” ~ Carson
I don’t re-read many books but this would be one I would. The characters are so wonderful and by the end of the book, you feel like family. I didn’t want it to end.
P.S. I read that S.A. Wolfe has been asked so much about Dylan’s story that she is going to write his own. This makes me so so happy.
Siiiiiiigggghhhhhhhh.
I loved this book. From the very first word. I read it in 5 hours, staying up late even though I knew I had to be up way too early in the morning. It’s a fun, smart, quick read and I found myself laughing out loud many, many times.
Jessica is a gal I want to hang out with. She is smart, sarcastic, dedicated and freaking funny! Yes, she has issues (we all do) and yes, sometimes she makes the dumb mistakes. Having parents who treat you as an adult from an early age and being a genius, graduating college when normal kids are just starting, has made Jess careful – careful with everything including her love life. But at the end of the day, she is relatable and she is someone I can totally imagine living next door to me.
Moving to Hera puts her in the path of two gorgeous brothers, Dylan and Carson. Although she quickly falls for Dylan, she is quick to realize that this isn’t the right brother for her. Carson is. But admitting that fact seems to prove problematic for her.
Can we just digress for a slight minute and talk about Carson? I know in my last book review, I was touting my new book boyfriend. But Carson…..Carson is the book man you wish was real. He’s strong and loyal. He loves his brother to a fault and takes care of everyone around him. All while being so freaking hot that women can’t help but fall for him. He’s the small town guy – knows everyone, works hard and wears jeans like they were made for him.
“I don’t care who you’ve slept with in the past. Okay, that’s bullshit, but I can’t change that. What I do want, however, is to be the first and last guy you fall in love with.” ~ Carson
I don’t re-read many books but this would be one I would. The characters are so wonderful and by the end of the book, you feel like family. I didn’t want it to end.
P.S. I read that S.A. Wolfe has been asked so much about Dylan’s story that she is going to write his own. This makes me so so happy.
July 28, 2016
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So I started reading this halfway through the 3rd book and I've got to say that I like this one better. The love story was cuter in this. Although every book is a stand alone it would be best if you read the books in order so when you get to all the cute parts in the 3rd book you feel all chummy inside :D
I loved jess. She was awesome. Yes, she had her fair share of mistakes but other than that she was a really cool MC to read about. She reminded me a bit of Janie from Neanderthal seeks Human by Penny Reid.
Then there's super sweet Carson. I really wanted to reread the book thank to him but considering I have over 200 books patiently waiting in my kindle I couldn't find time. There are no words to describe Carson. Cuz I read the 3rd book also I can confidently tell that he's a lot better than Cooper also. Carson is just a sweetheart.
"You," he answers. "I stayed because the thought of going home and trying to sleep after our fight sounded impossible. I didn't want to stare at the ceiling all night, wondering what I should have said or done differently. It was easier to stay here and sleep in the truck, knowing that you were only ten feet away."
Who said this boy didn't do romance? Call me a hopeless romantic but stuff like that win me over, not the flowers and shit.
" Maybe you haven't noticed, but I'm not like Dylan. I don't flirt, I don't remember to buy flowers and I don't keep track of birthdays, unless Archie reminds me. If I was the Dating Czar, then my two stupid, yet lovable employees would be dating the two unattached women you have upstairs"
Also talking about the two unattached women upstairs, Imogene and Lauren were a hoot. They were a really fun addition. They were hilarious and their dialogues just made the whole story better. God I wished I had two friends like that :D
"Thank you Carson!" Imogene interjects from the second floor. "You're Welcome," he shouts back. "You're not listening to me,"I say. "No. you're the one who doesn't get it. I'm not known as Mr. romance in this town. Dylan won you over the minute you saw him. I didn't have a chance. The one thing I don't do is dat. I don't do the small talk and ask random women out." "He doesn't date!" Imogene and Lauren both shout from upstairs. "Hey Greek chorus, shut up!" I yell to the invisible pair upstairs"
"Six in the morning. Lauren and I have the breakfast shift so we're leaving soon. Coffee is done and there's a gorgeous man sleeping out in his truck waiting for you." "What?" Now I'm fully awake. "Fuckervention," Lauren whispers loudly. "We're intervening so you don;t fuck this up." "Carson never left" Imogene explains. "He spent the night in his truck. You're going to go down there and offer him a cup of fresh coffee and you;re going to talk to him nicely"
I wished I had such nice friends like them. It's kind of pitiful that I have to say something like that. Anyway they were hilarious although as the book progress, like in the 3rd book we see that Lauren is less like herself and Imogen catches her disease but in an awesome way. I just laughed out loud at the Imogene moments in that one.
Altogether the book was a really nice read with a swoon worthy male character. Or it is just my biased opinion cuz I completely love guys like Carson. Also make sure to read the third book to see a nice cameo of these two lovebirds in the epilogue. That part was hilarious. Specially how Jess teases Carson :D
Free version available at Amazon.
So I started reading this halfway through the 3rd book and I've got to say that I like this one better. The love story was cuter in this. Although every book is a stand alone it would be best if you read the books in order so when you get to all the cute parts in the 3rd book you feel all chummy inside :D
I loved jess. She was awesome. Yes, she had her fair share of mistakes but other than that she was a really cool MC to read about. She reminded me a bit of Janie from Neanderthal seeks Human by Penny Reid.
Then there's super sweet Carson. I really wanted to reread the book thank to him but considering I have over 200 books patiently waiting in my kindle I couldn't find time. There are no words to describe Carson. Cuz I read the 3rd book also I can confidently tell that he's a lot better than Cooper also. Carson is just a sweetheart.
"You," he answers. "I stayed because the thought of going home and trying to sleep after our fight sounded impossible. I didn't want to stare at the ceiling all night, wondering what I should have said or done differently. It was easier to stay here and sleep in the truck, knowing that you were only ten feet away."
Who said this boy didn't do romance? Call me a hopeless romantic but stuff like that win me over, not the flowers and shit.
" Maybe you haven't noticed, but I'm not like Dylan. I don't flirt, I don't remember to buy flowers and I don't keep track of birthdays, unless Archie reminds me. If I was the Dating Czar, then my two stupid, yet lovable employees would be dating the two unattached women you have upstairs"
Also talking about the two unattached women upstairs, Imogene and Lauren were a hoot. They were a really fun addition. They were hilarious and their dialogues just made the whole story better. God I wished I had two friends like that :D
"Thank you Carson!" Imogene interjects from the second floor. "You're Welcome," he shouts back. "You're not listening to me,"I say. "No. you're the one who doesn't get it. I'm not known as Mr. romance in this town. Dylan won you over the minute you saw him. I didn't have a chance. The one thing I don't do is dat. I don't do the small talk and ask random women out." "He doesn't date!" Imogene and Lauren both shout from upstairs. "Hey Greek chorus, shut up!" I yell to the invisible pair upstairs"
"Six in the morning. Lauren and I have the breakfast shift so we're leaving soon. Coffee is done and there's a gorgeous man sleeping out in his truck waiting for you." "What?" Now I'm fully awake. "Fuckervention," Lauren whispers loudly. "We're intervening so you don;t fuck this up." "Carson never left" Imogene explains. "He spent the night in his truck. You're going to go down there and offer him a cup of fresh coffee and you;re going to talk to him nicely"
I wished I had such nice friends like them. It's kind of pitiful that I have to say something like that. Anyway they were hilarious although as the book progress, like in the 3rd book we see that Lauren is less like herself and Imogen catches her disease but in an awesome way. I just laughed out loud at the Imogene moments in that one.
Altogether the book was a really nice read with a swoon worthy male character. Or it is just my biased opinion cuz I completely love guys like Carson. Also make sure to read the third book to see a nice cameo of these two lovebirds in the epilogue. That part was hilarious. Specially how Jess teases Carson :D
November 13, 2013
I liked this book at beginning. Jess seemed like an interesting, unique character, but it felt like the author really dropped the ball from there. She just fell flat for me, and by about 75% of the book became incredibly annoying.
The whole thing with Dylan felt unrealistic, especially the way the whole town is just SO sure she's supposed to be with his grumpy millionaire brother who supposedly "doesn't date"
Then there's the old trope about the man whore who doesn't bring women to his home. That doesn't make me like him more, it makes him seem like a misogynistic douche and a player.
I couldn't finish and watch Jess flounder in her insecurities any more.
This book had a lot of potential. it just really missed the mark.
The whole thing with Dylan felt unrealistic, especially the way the whole town is just SO sure she's supposed to be with his grumpy millionaire brother who supposedly "doesn't date"
Then there's the old trope about the man whore who doesn't bring women to his home. That doesn't make me like him more, it makes him seem like a misogynistic douche and a player.
I couldn't finish and watch Jess flounder in her insecurities any more.
This book had a lot of potential. it just really missed the mark.
March 31, 2015
I tried to like this book and kept hoping it would get better, but ultimately the heroine was not likable and the hero was too perfect to be realistic.
I love the idea of a smart bookish girl who loves math and art and moves from the big city to a small town where she meets some local guys and must learn to trust her heart. This book had so much potential at the start.
While the eclectic aunt who leaves everything to the niece she hasn't seen since the girl was 5 is a bit of a stretch, it could be the beginning of a wonderful new world when Jessica moves to Hera after her Aunt Virginia's death. She meets many charming characters in her first few days including an older man who is helping to settle her Aunt's estate, and two young handsome oh so sexy brothers who are helping to restore the house. Dylan and Carson are both charming, drop dead gorgeous, handy, and leave Jessica drooling. However, their similarities end there with Dylan being friendly, charismatic and charming where Carson is bossy, gruff and cold in the beginning.
Jessica can't help but be drawn to both men. Luckily, her luck never runs out. In addition to the house and money left by her aunt, her job is also willing to let her work from her new home (and even sends someone out to set up her new office), her art is selling in the thousands, and both men will do anything, and I mean anything, to be with her - even put up with her hot/cold selfishness which sadly lasts for the entire novel.
I won't give away who she chooses or what happens, but her coldness, how she stomps on the hero's feelings, and her incessant jealousy and insecurity were really difficult to get past. Despite the loads of beautiful women in the hero's circle, he only has eyes for Jessica. Despite her often repeated brilliance, she is completely inept when it comes to dealing with people or understanding their feelings even when they are very direct (for example, keep telling her they love her). While it's very clear why the leading man is likable, chiseled perfect body, amazing personality, small town charm, can fix anything, will cook for her, will wait for her, will put her first, will keep trying no matter how many times he gets turned down, it's unclear what Jessica's appeal is. She lectures the hero repeatedly on small mistakes he has made (ignoring her much larger ones), she keeps sleeping with him and running, and she always puts herself first. If the sexes were reversed, we'd call the guy self-centered and commitment phobic and the girl desperate.
I love a good romance novel with some hot scenes, and while the scenes were hot, but often unnecessarily detailed, the romance outside the bedroom was cold. I finished this book, hoping it would turn out better, but I have no interest in seeing where the series goes from here.
I love the idea of a smart bookish girl who loves math and art and moves from the big city to a small town where she meets some local guys and must learn to trust her heart. This book had so much potential at the start.
While the eclectic aunt who leaves everything to the niece she hasn't seen since the girl was 5 is a bit of a stretch, it could be the beginning of a wonderful new world when Jessica moves to Hera after her Aunt Virginia's death. She meets many charming characters in her first few days including an older man who is helping to settle her Aunt's estate, and two young handsome oh so sexy brothers who are helping to restore the house. Dylan and Carson are both charming, drop dead gorgeous, handy, and leave Jessica drooling. However, their similarities end there with Dylan being friendly, charismatic and charming where Carson is bossy, gruff and cold in the beginning.
Jessica can't help but be drawn to both men. Luckily, her luck never runs out. In addition to the house and money left by her aunt, her job is also willing to let her work from her new home (and even sends someone out to set up her new office), her art is selling in the thousands, and both men will do anything, and I mean anything, to be with her - even put up with her hot/cold selfishness which sadly lasts for the entire novel.
I won't give away who she chooses or what happens, but her coldness, how she stomps on the hero's feelings, and her incessant jealousy and insecurity were really difficult to get past. Despite the loads of beautiful women in the hero's circle, he only has eyes for Jessica. Despite her often repeated brilliance, she is completely inept when it comes to dealing with people or understanding their feelings even when they are very direct (for example, keep telling her they love her). While it's very clear why the leading man is likable, chiseled perfect body, amazing personality, small town charm, can fix anything, will cook for her, will wait for her, will put her first, will keep trying no matter how many times he gets turned down, it's unclear what Jessica's appeal is. She lectures the hero repeatedly on small mistakes he has made (ignoring her much larger ones), she keeps sleeping with him and running, and she always puts herself first. If the sexes were reversed, we'd call the guy self-centered and commitment phobic and the girl desperate.
I love a good romance novel with some hot scenes, and while the scenes were hot, but often unnecessarily detailed, the romance outside the bedroom was cold. I finished this book, hoping it would turn out better, but I have no interest in seeing where the series goes from here.
October 10, 2015
3 stars! Jessica has always been in control of her life; not so much when it comes to relationships. This love triangle is a sticky situation and I couldn't stop myself from disliking Jessica's character.
Confusion for this character means having to read about it for most of the book. I found myself getting irritated especially with how easily she gave her body up in different occasions after years of maintaining her V card and then blaming the man she wanted to be with (maybe?) for her prior decisions. Ugh
This has potential! Just not my cup of tea. I didn't get my escape into a story as I usually expect.
Confusion for this character means having to read about it for most of the book. I found myself getting irritated especially with how easily she gave her body up in different occasions after years of maintaining her V card and then blaming the man she wanted to be with (maybe?) for her prior decisions. Ugh
This has potential! Just not my cup of tea. I didn't get my escape into a story as I usually expect.
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November 7, 2015
If you are looking for a novel to be consumed by and fall in love with the characters then this is it!
Fearsome, book one of the Fearsome series is a stand-alone novel that appeared as a recommendation. As I started to read I just could not put it down "one more chapter" I would tell myself in the small hours of the night. I was instantly captivated by the triangle of desire, lust and drama that unfolds between Jessica Channing and the Blackard brothers.
As soon as Jess arrives in the small town of Hera, she is immediately approached by Dylan; an exuberant and outgoing guy who is unashamed and determined to get what he wants and then there is Carson, who is the strong silent type who masks his inner feelings with his hardened and reserved exterior. Jessica, on the other hand, is someone who does possess obsessive behaviour and has insecurities of her own, but this it to be expected from being a child prodigy to becoming an accomplished young woman. In letting her guard down and settling in to the small towns way of life, she jumps into a relationship that proves to be not so straight forward and so the choices she makes are questioned and deliberated. The feelings she think she should feel contrary to what she is feeling become conflicted and so Jess is caught in the middle trying to figure out what she wants and who she wants to be with.
It is a story that encompasses a multitude of emotions - learning to trust your inner feelings, overcoming your own fears and to be true to yourself and the people around you. Even though Jess is the protagonist, you get a feel for the other characters which are a credit to how well-written the novel is. The community of Hera are like one big family and the setting which is described make all the more experience charming to read.
I look forward to reading book two in the Fearsome series!
Fearsome, book one of the Fearsome series is a stand-alone novel that appeared as a recommendation. As I started to read I just could not put it down "one more chapter" I would tell myself in the small hours of the night. I was instantly captivated by the triangle of desire, lust and drama that unfolds between Jessica Channing and the Blackard brothers.
As soon as Jess arrives in the small town of Hera, she is immediately approached by Dylan; an exuberant and outgoing guy who is unashamed and determined to get what he wants and then there is Carson, who is the strong silent type who masks his inner feelings with his hardened and reserved exterior. Jessica, on the other hand, is someone who does possess obsessive behaviour and has insecurities of her own, but this it to be expected from being a child prodigy to becoming an accomplished young woman. In letting her guard down and settling in to the small towns way of life, she jumps into a relationship that proves to be not so straight forward and so the choices she makes are questioned and deliberated. The feelings she think she should feel contrary to what she is feeling become conflicted and so Jess is caught in the middle trying to figure out what she wants and who she wants to be with.
It is a story that encompasses a multitude of emotions - learning to trust your inner feelings, overcoming your own fears and to be true to yourself and the people around you. Even though Jess is the protagonist, you get a feel for the other characters which are a credit to how well-written the novel is. The community of Hera are like one big family and the setting which is described make all the more experience charming to read.
I look forward to reading book two in the Fearsome series!
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December 6, 20133.5 Stars in my Sky!
20-year-old Jess is a genius, she's also missing some major life skills; she's sweet, naive and awkward. After being left a house by a long lost Aunt, Jess finds herself leaving her life in the city to stay at her Aunt's old house in a small town. The house is being renovated by the Blackard brothers; Dylan and Carson.
Dylan goes all out to woo Jess. He's sweet, charming and classically handsome. Whilst older brother Carson is more responsible, withdrawn, hot and moody. I was instantly suspicious of both brothers (I'm not sure what that says about me), but they both have their individual merits.
There are a LOT of secrets and surprises in Fearsome, which were both interesting and frustrating. I really liked Jess, but at times I found her standoffishness a bit irritating (I'll leave you to discover why she does what she does).
Although I found some of Dylan's motivations a bit shady, I found myself really drawn into his situation and found his history really upsetting.
Carson spends his life looking after others and always puts Dylan first. A lot of the issues in the book could have been resolved by him being more open and honest, but then this could be said about all three of the main characters.
I enjoyed Fearsome and liked Jess's story, although I would have liked an insight into Dylan's head.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review!
November 7, 2015
Ok..... For being a free book off of Amazon... I really enjoyed this book. Carson is by far one of my favorite male characters I've met. I am however, SO DISAPPOINTED IN THE END!! I feel like it was just a quick ending to wrap things up. :( very disappointing. Carson is the reason I gave it 4 stars. The ending is why it's not 5 stars.
January 19, 2014
*I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Fearsome was an interesting read for me, because for most of the book Jessica is wishy-washy. She doesn’t know what she wants, but she definitely knows she doesn’t want to hurt anyone.
This is really what made the book stand out to me. Jessica seemed like a real girl who was just learning to navigate the dating scene. She didn’t necessarily want a committed relationship, but she also didn’t want just a one night stand. I liked that she was honest about it. She wasn’t particularly proud of herself, but I loved that she wasn’t going to force herself to be with someone she didn’t particularly care for.
I had a hard time with her relationship with Dylan, especially because everyone around her seemed to want to blame her for his emotional instability. However, no one fully explained the depth of his disorder, nor was she even around when it started. I was fully outraged on Jessica’s behalf because some of these people just expected her to have psychic powers and just know things about Dylan that she had no possible way of knowing.
I felt like ultimately Carson was a very sweet guy, but I did feel like he gave up too much for his brother. I mean come on he let his brother sleep with the girl he was in love with, all because he didn’t want to hurt his brother. That’s messed up, and in a way I thought Carson had low self-esteem when it came to Dylan. Carson did make up for it though in the end, when he continuously showed Jessica that he wasn’t going anywhere. So it did make up for most of it.
Alas, this is not my biggest gripe in this book. The side characters infuriated me so many times. I understand they were there to move the plot along, but really no friend would be so insensitive and expect to stay someone’s friend. Lauren was so rude and cruel, that many times I wanted to just burn her off the page. I do think the same result could have been achieved without making Lauren so unlikeable.
Overall, I did really enjoy the book but because of the few things I mentioned I would give it a 3 out of 5 stars. Side characters aside, I did really love that Jessica wasn’t afraid to be herself and admit that she needed space to know who SHE was before getting involved with anyone else. I can’t wait to see what this author does next!
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Fearsome was an interesting read for me, because for most of the book Jessica is wishy-washy. She doesn’t know what she wants, but she definitely knows she doesn’t want to hurt anyone.
This is really what made the book stand out to me. Jessica seemed like a real girl who was just learning to navigate the dating scene. She didn’t necessarily want a committed relationship, but she also didn’t want just a one night stand. I liked that she was honest about it. She wasn’t particularly proud of herself, but I loved that she wasn’t going to force herself to be with someone she didn’t particularly care for.
I had a hard time with her relationship with Dylan, especially because everyone around her seemed to want to blame her for his emotional instability. However, no one fully explained the depth of his disorder, nor was she even around when it started. I was fully outraged on Jessica’s behalf because some of these people just expected her to have psychic powers and just know things about Dylan that she had no possible way of knowing.
I felt like ultimately Carson was a very sweet guy, but I did feel like he gave up too much for his brother. I mean come on he let his brother sleep with the girl he was in love with, all because he didn’t want to hurt his brother. That’s messed up, and in a way I thought Carson had low self-esteem when it came to Dylan. Carson did make up for it though in the end, when he continuously showed Jessica that he wasn’t going anywhere. So it did make up for most of it.
Alas, this is not my biggest gripe in this book. The side characters infuriated me so many times. I understand they were there to move the plot along, but really no friend would be so insensitive and expect to stay someone’s friend. Lauren was so rude and cruel, that many times I wanted to just burn her off the page. I do think the same result could have been achieved without making Lauren so unlikeable.
Overall, I did really enjoy the book but because of the few things I mentioned I would give it a 3 out of 5 stars. Side characters aside, I did really love that Jessica wasn’t afraid to be herself and admit that she needed space to know who SHE was before getting involved with anyone else. I can’t wait to see what this author does next!
*This review was first posted to Moonlight Gleam Reviews http://moonlightgleam.com/2014/01/fea...*
September 21, 2014
So despite everything I did like this book.
The Good:
I appreciated the realistic depictions of relationships. Although, towards the end that kind of fell apart (see note in 'the Bad' about stalking).
There were some very realistic sex scenes in there. I was very impressed at the author's way of adding in sexy-times that weren't exaggerated or over-simplified.
I enjoyed the fact that the main character was a woman with a mathematical brain who held a high position in a tech company. It wasn't realistic, and it was sad that she had to be a girl genius to achieve this, but that's more a comment on the tech industry than on the book.
The Bad:
The main character was a huge Mary Sue. Just, straight up. Her main personality trait was that she whispered 'big' numbers when she was nervous, which I found annoying rather than endearing. She wasn't as bad as some, but I would have liked more character development.
This book should have been 1/3 shorter. By the end I was rolling my eyes at all the ways the characters could have the same conversation over and over again. This is, incidentally, a more accurate reflection of real life, but there's a reason we don't just read transcripts of people having conversations and call it fiction. They kept on bringing up the same things over and over again and talking about it like they'd never talked about it before. This book definitely could have benefited from a good editor.
There was some problematic language surrounding one of the character's depression. Not that the author used the word 'crazy' a lot, but that what she described wasn't simple depression and wasn't really given to discussing nuance. Being bi-polar is a whole hell of a lot different than being depressed. But, this could be a fault of the characters and not the author. It just made me uneasy.
One of the love interests in this book basically stalks the main character years before she ever meets him. This is not cute and endearing to me. This is massively unhealthy. I couldn't believe the main character thought it was totally okay.
Anyway, if this was a first book, it was a good start. I would consider reading something by this author again.
The Good:
I appreciated the realistic depictions of relationships. Although, towards the end that kind of fell apart (see note in 'the Bad' about stalking).
There were some very realistic sex scenes in there. I was very impressed at the author's way of adding in sexy-times that weren't exaggerated or over-simplified.
I enjoyed the fact that the main character was a woman with a mathematical brain who held a high position in a tech company. It wasn't realistic, and it was sad that she had to be a girl genius to achieve this, but that's more a comment on the tech industry than on the book.
The Bad:
The main character was a huge Mary Sue. Just, straight up. Her main personality trait was that she whispered 'big' numbers when she was nervous, which I found annoying rather than endearing. She wasn't as bad as some, but I would have liked more character development.
This book should have been 1/3 shorter. By the end I was rolling my eyes at all the ways the characters could have the same conversation over and over again. This is, incidentally, a more accurate reflection of real life, but there's a reason we don't just read transcripts of people having conversations and call it fiction. They kept on bringing up the same things over and over again and talking about it like they'd never talked about it before. This book definitely could have benefited from a good editor.
There was some problematic language surrounding one of the character's depression. Not that the author used the word 'crazy' a lot, but that what she described wasn't simple depression and wasn't really given to discussing nuance. Being bi-polar is a whole hell of a lot different than being depressed. But, this could be a fault of the characters and not the author. It just made me uneasy.
One of the love interests in this book basically stalks the main character years before she ever meets him. This is not cute and endearing to me. This is massively unhealthy. I couldn't believe the main character thought it was totally okay.
Anyway, if this was a first book, it was a good start. I would consider reading something by this author again.
October 31, 2013
This was a good book. I am not sure how I feel about Dylan. he started so sweet and than you feel for him because of the situation but than you hear why he pursued Jess so fervently and you just want to throttle him. His situation though is just it tugs at your heartstrings.
So this is a interesting book. Jess finds out she has family her mom and dad wish she didn't know about but it is too late for the aunt has passed away and left Jess everything. And everything leads her to a town where two men from one summer of hers are there. Each of these men are distinct in there ways and both so wonderful to read about. They both have strengths and weaknesses that will have you crying and rejoicing. There pasts have made them resilient and strong but they are also intelligent and kind. Carson is more reserved and quiet than his younger brother Dylan but also has alot on his shoulders. He is a sweet and loyal guy who you just want to see happy. Jess does lead him on and acts like a petulant self absorbed doof when it comes to him and her friends are right she needs to grow up. Carson is just the guy to have that happen.
Dylan as sweet as he is has many issues to deal with and one is his jealousy of his brother Carson. Dylan also does things in extremes. There is reason but it can be overwhelming and it definitely is to Jess. Jess though what she did with Dylan was in the wrong. She knew better but wasn't thinking right. It did though help her grow. Just took her awhile to realize how to grow the correct way but that's what happens when you are a genius.
A book on long lost love and living life to all it has to offer. About facing your fears and illness and owning them. A wonderful read and Carson is HAWT ladies so are his scenes with Jess. Just saying.
So this is a interesting book. Jess finds out she has family her mom and dad wish she didn't know about but it is too late for the aunt has passed away and left Jess everything. And everything leads her to a town where two men from one summer of hers are there. Each of these men are distinct in there ways and both so wonderful to read about. They both have strengths and weaknesses that will have you crying and rejoicing. There pasts have made them resilient and strong but they are also intelligent and kind. Carson is more reserved and quiet than his younger brother Dylan but also has alot on his shoulders. He is a sweet and loyal guy who you just want to see happy. Jess does lead him on and acts like a petulant self absorbed doof when it comes to him and her friends are right she needs to grow up. Carson is just the guy to have that happen.
Dylan as sweet as he is has many issues to deal with and one is his jealousy of his brother Carson. Dylan also does things in extremes. There is reason but it can be overwhelming and it definitely is to Jess. Jess though what she did with Dylan was in the wrong. She knew better but wasn't thinking right. It did though help her grow. Just took her awhile to realize how to grow the correct way but that's what happens when you are a genius.
A book on long lost love and living life to all it has to offer. About facing your fears and illness and owning them. A wonderful read and Carson is HAWT ladies so are his scenes with Jess. Just saying.
December 20, 2013
4.5 hot brothers dilemma stars
Jessica Channing’s a child prodigy, a genius. A nice, good and talented girl with quite a bunch of responsibilities and expectations, living a lonely life without a certain somebody to love.
Working too hard for her own good, life lost its appeal to her and she lost interest in men.
But all it took to change her life overnight was one phone call.
Inheritance from a relative she hardly remembers makes her break her schedule, leave her job and go to a small town called Hera near Manhattan she didn't even know existed before.
What comes in addition to the new surroundings are the Blackard brothers.
The charming player Dylan that chases after Jessica from the very beginning is a total opposite to the responsible, pensive yet sturdy Carson.
And yet the two handsome, so different from each other guys can get her in all kinds of trouble and give her a severe case of headache.
Wanting to finally live a carefree life, filled with thrill and lots of meaningless sex, she forgot that what one can perceive as fun, may have some serious effect on others.
Warnings be damned.
But maybe life has a way of giving away free doses of happiness.
The only thing you have to do is accept the new reality, come out of you own shell and take a chance.
S.A. Wolfe 's Fearsome is a story you wouldn't want to overlook. It will have you enraptured with all kinds of angsty moments, hot scenes and unexpected twists in plot.
Jessica Channing’s a child prodigy, a genius. A nice, good and talented girl with quite a bunch of responsibilities and expectations, living a lonely life without a certain somebody to love.
Working too hard for her own good, life lost its appeal to her and she lost interest in men.
But all it took to change her life overnight was one phone call.
Inheritance from a relative she hardly remembers makes her break her schedule, leave her job and go to a small town called Hera near Manhattan she didn't even know existed before.
What comes in addition to the new surroundings are the Blackard brothers.
The charming player Dylan that chases after Jessica from the very beginning is a total opposite to the responsible, pensive yet sturdy Carson.
And yet the two handsome, so different from each other guys can get her in all kinds of trouble and give her a severe case of headache.
Wanting to finally live a carefree life, filled with thrill and lots of meaningless sex, she forgot that what one can perceive as fun, may have some serious effect on others.
Warnings be damned.
But maybe life has a way of giving away free doses of happiness.
The only thing you have to do is accept the new reality, come out of you own shell and take a chance.
S.A. Wolfe 's Fearsome is a story you wouldn't want to overlook. It will have you enraptured with all kinds of angsty moments, hot scenes and unexpected twists in plot.
March 28, 2014
Fearsome is a book about love, understanding, friendship, and growth.
The writing in this booker was stellar and they storyline was original. The writing captured my attention and the story kept me reading. The book was long, 400 and some pages, and at times felt like it was too long, but hey more for your money right?
I didn't realize going into this book that there was a love triangle. I hate triangles, absolutely HATE them, but for some reason this one worked.
This book is all about self discovery and finding the man that is right for you.
Jessica gets a phone call that will change her life forever. A relative she hardly knew dies and leaves her everything, and when I say everything I mean the whole shabang. The house, car, the town, her friends, a dog, town gossip, and love. But with all this Jess is thrown into a life she isn't used to. She's not used to attention or the friendship that she finds, but can't help but want to stay.
Along the way she falls for two brothers. One more then the other, but what should she do when she chooses the wrong one and the right one doesn't do anything to stop her?
Jessica learns what she wants in life and who she wants to spend it with.
Overall it was a good book. Some parts were 5 stars, but other parts were on 3 stars. Overall though I would give it 3.5/4 stars. I will definitely Italy be reading more from this author.
The writing in this booker was stellar and they storyline was original. The writing captured my attention and the story kept me reading. The book was long, 400 and some pages, and at times felt like it was too long, but hey more for your money right?
I didn't realize going into this book that there was a love triangle. I hate triangles, absolutely HATE them, but for some reason this one worked.
This book is all about self discovery and finding the man that is right for you.
Jessica gets a phone call that will change her life forever. A relative she hardly knew dies and leaves her everything, and when I say everything I mean the whole shabang. The house, car, the town, her friends, a dog, town gossip, and love. But with all this Jess is thrown into a life she isn't used to. She's not used to attention or the friendship that she finds, but can't help but want to stay.
Along the way she falls for two brothers. One more then the other, but what should she do when she chooses the wrong one and the right one doesn't do anything to stop her?
Jessica learns what she wants in life and who she wants to spend it with.
Overall it was a good book. Some parts were 5 stars, but other parts were on 3 stars. Overall though I would give it 3.5/4 stars. I will definitely Italy be reading more from this author.
October 2, 2013
Jessica was considered a child prodigy. She graduated high school by 14 and got her masters from MIT at 19. What does that mean for her? Socially shes always been left behind and now with the death of and Aunt she didn't even know about in a small town she finds herself at the attention of two gorgeous men.
Dylan appears up front with her about his interest. Flirty, open, and a great cook he is a guy who appears everything she's looking for in her first boyfriend.
But his older brother Carson although he appears dark and broody is also more attentive to what she really likes.
Between the two she has allot of choices to make and while some things with both brothers appear up front everythings not like it seems on the surface. Can she unravel it all and be happy with the ending?
Good story I loved both of the male leads. Jessica on the other hand annoyed the tar outa me on a good few occasions, but seeing her try to learn how to grow up and seeing how things ended made it worth it. This story did have a few places where the story seemed to be on hold but overall I enjoyed it.
Dylan appears up front with her about his interest. Flirty, open, and a great cook he is a guy who appears everything she's looking for in her first boyfriend.
But his older brother Carson although he appears dark and broody is also more attentive to what she really likes.
Between the two she has allot of choices to make and while some things with both brothers appear up front everythings not like it seems on the surface. Can she unravel it all and be happy with the ending?
Good story I loved both of the male leads. Jessica on the other hand annoyed the tar outa me on a good few occasions, but seeing her try to learn how to grow up and seeing how things ended made it worth it. This story did have a few places where the story seemed to be on hold but overall I enjoyed it.
August 3, 2014
4.5 stars
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This was a really addictive book. Jessica I had some issues with her I got annoy but it didn't make me want to stop reading. I want it to finish, sometimes when characters are annoying me I take a break but nit on this one.
Jessica enherited a house and so e money from her aunt that she didn't even remembered. Jessica is really smart and she goes to Hera and she meets Carson and his brother Dylan. Jess and Dylan start a relationship but she starts to have feelings towards Carson.
I don't want to spoil the book but things happen. Really enjoy this one.
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This was a really addictive book. Jessica I had some issues with her I got annoy but it didn't make me want to stop reading. I want it to finish, sometimes when characters are annoying me I take a break but nit on this one.
Jessica enherited a house and so e money from her aunt that she didn't even remembered. Jessica is really smart and she goes to Hera and she meets Carson and his brother Dylan. Jess and Dylan start a relationship but she starts to have feelings towards Carson.
I don't want to spoil the book but things happen. Really enjoy this one.
November 17, 2015
I tried to finish this book, I really did, but I couldn't. I would come back to it again and again, but after a few pages I'd remember why I stopped reading it. The characters were supposed to be accomplished, successful adults, but they acted like irrational teenagers. The conflicts were simply the stupidity of the characters themselves and most of the time just made up out of thin air. I had such high hopes for this book when. I was only about 20% into it, but my hopes were dashed pretty quickly. I finally stopped reading at 88%.
July 27, 2014
Fearsome by S.A. Wolfe
I LOVED this book. it was a great read. The triangle between Carson, Jess and Dylan played out in such a wonderful and sometimes funny way, it is completely irresistible!!! ***SIGH*** Carson!!! if you haven't read it, do yourself a favor and devour this book, I did!!!
I LOVED this book. it was a great read. The triangle between Carson, Jess and Dylan played out in such a wonderful and sometimes funny way, it is completely irresistible!!! ***SIGH*** Carson!!! if you haven't read it, do yourself a favor and devour this book, I did!!!
February 4, 2014
I felt the need to write an actual review for this book. I liked the author's style and I even loved the basic plot of the book. If only she had not made the main two characters brothers. I just could never get over that fact. So many other ways she could have taken it: two best friends, two rivals, heck, even one brother and his best friend. But two brothers remained yucky for me.
August 13, 2016
This book will keep you hooked
I absolutely loved the Blackard brothers Dylan and Carson but you will also fall in love with Jess... The story and relationships will have you hooked from the beginning to the end..
Carson is seriously my newest book boyfriend!!! Can't wait to read her next book in the series..
I absolutely loved the Blackard brothers Dylan and Carson but you will also fall in love with Jess... The story and relationships will have you hooked from the beginning to the end..
Carson is seriously my newest book boyfriend!!! Can't wait to read her next book in the series..
December 9, 2013
Buddy-read :) This was very, very hot! I had to take off a star because of the heroine, though.
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
June 1, 2015
I loved this story of simple truths of love and insecurity. We see how the triangle between Jessica, and two brothers Dylan, and Carson deal with these insecurities and if true love will win in the end. Must read to find out! Fun and entertaining read.
July 8, 2015
Maybe a 4
There are a lot of things I loved... Characters I liked, things that just didn't feel right at times that sort of evened out at the end, I wasn't a fan of the ending, but I wasn't surprised. Dylan, Carson and Jess had their day and one male won...
There are a lot of things I loved... Characters I liked, things that just didn't feel right at times that sort of evened out at the end, I wasn't a fan of the ending, but I wasn't surprised. Dylan, Carson and Jess had their day and one male won...
August 23, 2015
Wow....
What an amazing book, I wanted it to keep going. Never wanted it to end. It was that good. In the beginning I didn't care much for Jessica, but that changed. Love me some Carson. My heart breaks for Dylan. Would love to read more from these characters.
What an amazing book, I wanted it to keep going. Never wanted it to end. It was that good. In the beginning I didn't care much for Jessica, but that changed. Love me some Carson. My heart breaks for Dylan. Would love to read more from these characters.
April 7, 2014
Another one of those... "I will settle for your sibling since I don't deserve/can't wait for you" books... how the hell do I pick up two in a row?
April 15, 2014
A must read!!! Loved the storyline of this book.
February 10, 2015
I really liked this book. I didn't think a main character fought enough for what he wanted and that made me frustrated. The characters were interesting enough to read the next book.
May 10, 2015
while I did enjoy this book, Jess's indecisiveness was bothersome after a while. I wanted Carson to step up sooner too.
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