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Alexis Stanton Chronicles #4
Traces of Grey
Everyone has secrets...
A mysterious ad. A job she could just die for. And now, a life she's perfectly suited to. Alexis has it all, including her very own alias, Ms. Grey. That is until White is shot and Alex feels the need to stay by his side while he recovers.
Nursing White back to health for the past two months has prevented her from taking on any new projects. So she's more than ready to get back to work when White offers her a simple surveillance job. The basic op turns up something from the past, putting extra pressure on White, and cutting Alex off the elite need-to-know list.
A mysterious ad. A job she could just die for. And now, a life she's perfectly suited to. Alexis has it all, including her very own alias, Ms. Grey. That is until White is shot and Alex feels the need to stay by his side while he recovers.
Nursing White back to health for the past two months has prevented her from taking on any new projects. So she's more than ready to get back to work when White offers her a simple surveillance job. The basic op turns up something from the past, putting extra pressure on White, and cutting Alex off the elite need-to-know list.
328 pages, ebook
First published September 8, 2013
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November 5, 2013
This book more than lives up to its predecessors. It leaves you begging for more! Without giving out spoilers:
Ms. Grey continues in her role with White and Associates, but is all really as it seems? When living with so much secrecy becomes a way of life, who do you trust? Is there room in that life for romance? Do legacies trump aspirations?
I can't wait for book 5...Ms. Phelps has done a great job of making the reader long for more.
Ms. Grey continues in her role with White and Associates, but is all really as it seems? When living with so much secrecy becomes a way of life, who do you trust? Is there room in that life for romance? Do legacies trump aspirations?
I can't wait for book 5...Ms. Phelps has done a great job of making the reader long for more.
November 9, 2013
Book 4 finds us a month out from White being shot while attempting a rescue of Alex’s mother from a madman. There’s not much movement in the relationship between White and Alex, which wouldn’t be so impossible to handle if her work assignments weren’t stalled as well. Having the impatience of a two-year old gets her a new gig working directly with White. It’s a heady thing that may bear fruit, if she’s lucky.
It’s unfortunate that the assignment concludes with new barriers between the lovers that never get resolved or explained over the remainder of the book. Instead we find ourselves thrust into Alex’s next assignment; which serves to illustrate just how good she is. This may not be such a good thing, as it proves a pivotal moment for all the partners. Its impact is profound, and its consequences abrupt and startling.
I adore this series. I love the female protagonist and the various characters comprising her life. I love the small adventures within the overall arc and the growth we’ve seen in Alex during her time with White and Associates. Now let me step away from my fan-girl self for a moment. That is to say that I am a fan-girl of the series—but I’m stepping away from it for purposes of this review only.
Alex is somewhat spoiled--yet a hard worker. She is given to violence or combativeness more often than her male counterparts. Her overreactions come across as a fractious feminist at worst—all of which is realistic given her background. I was not crazy about the ending in Book 3; the way Alex embraces her legacy is a little cheesy, in my opinion. It was such a small thing at the time that I really didn’t see it as a major turnoff to my overall enjoyment.
Moving forward to Book 4 and the cheese factor starts to wreak havoc on my enjoyment. Those discordant notes carry over into several moments in the story. I admit it. I sneered after each one thinking “what a drama queen”. Those moments read like a teenager making dramatic pronouncements before flouncing out of a room full of grown men. Who does that? Or rather, what adult does that? I was embarrassed for the character and womankind as a whole.
Back to fan-girl mode: I’m still looking forward to reading about the new turn the series is taking. Alex is still a blooming young killer and operative who just needs more time to fully blossom.
It’s unfortunate that the assignment concludes with new barriers between the lovers that never get resolved or explained over the remainder of the book. Instead we find ourselves thrust into Alex’s next assignment; which serves to illustrate just how good she is. This may not be such a good thing, as it proves a pivotal moment for all the partners. Its impact is profound, and its consequences abrupt and startling.
I adore this series. I love the female protagonist and the various characters comprising her life. I love the small adventures within the overall arc and the growth we’ve seen in Alex during her time with White and Associates. Now let me step away from my fan-girl self for a moment. That is to say that I am a fan-girl of the series—but I’m stepping away from it for purposes of this review only.
Alex is somewhat spoiled--yet a hard worker. She is given to violence or combativeness more often than her male counterparts. Her overreactions come across as a fractious feminist at worst—all of which is realistic given her background. I was not crazy about the ending in Book 3; the way Alex embraces her legacy is a little cheesy, in my opinion. It was such a small thing at the time that I really didn’t see it as a major turnoff to my overall enjoyment.
Moving forward to Book 4 and the cheese factor starts to wreak havoc on my enjoyment. Those discordant notes carry over into several moments in the story. I admit it. I sneered after each one thinking “what a drama queen”. Those moments read like a teenager making dramatic pronouncements before flouncing out of a room full of grown men. Who does that? Or rather, what adult does that? I was embarrassed for the character and womankind as a whole.
Back to fan-girl mode: I’m still looking forward to reading about the new turn the series is taking. Alex is still a blooming young killer and operative who just needs more time to fully blossom.
June 18, 2020
This book was very well written. There were some technical issues, but I love this storyline. This book ended with a very sad ending. (no one died but...) It was very emotional. Let's just say I HATE MR. RED!!! I enjoyed what I like to call the games. When they went to Wyoming and they were doing the training op. I called it "laser tag" I enjoy reading them. I definitely recommend this book.
November 2, 2017
Goodness the action
So much happens in this book. Alex finally shows her feelings of White. The action is very interesting. The military scenarios are detailed but not too much that it gets boring for a woman reading.
So much happens in this book. Alex finally shows her feelings of White. The action is very interesting. The military scenarios are detailed but not too much that it gets boring for a woman reading.
February 2, 2025
Read these several times since I first found them in 2014.
November 8, 2013
Even better writing just as much fun as ever! Loved this one except Alex's doubts about White. It is reasonable under the circumstances but I want her to accept that he really cares about her. The survival training was awesome! I love when they go to Wyoming! Red is being a pain agian...what it that all about? If you are not already a fan, start with the first book but if you are, you will love, love, love this one! I still adore Black! We get to see a bit of Penumbra!
December 15, 2013
I can honestly say I could not put this book down. I started and finished this book in one afternoon. It had everything I love in a book. It had action, adventure, romance and in the end it left me clamoring for more. I have loved each book more than the last and I cannot wait until the next one comes out!
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January 5, 2014Another Stunning Book!
I've thoroughly enjoyed this series from the first book and loved this addition as well. The ending did not end as I would of liked with Alex and Rick but it has me wanting more and wondering how long I will need to wait for book 5 to come out.
I've thoroughly enjoyed this series from the first book and loved this addition as well. The ending did not end as I would of liked with Alex and Rick but it has me wanting more and wondering how long I will need to wait for book 5 to come out.
November 21, 2013
can't wait for the next one
November 7, 2013
This whole series is great. Traces of Grey was great too. 5 stars definitely
November 15, 2013
I have loved this entire series. I'm so looking forward to the next installment.
November 20, 2013
This is one of my favorite series. Thanks for a great installment. Write faster!
November 23, 2013
Excellent sequal to the series
February 7, 2014
I thought this was a great book! I highly recommend it!
February 18, 2014
Loved it. Although not happy about the ending but should make the next book interesting.
April 1, 2014
Seemed like this book was just setting up the next one. My least favorite of the series.
April 22, 2014
Other more action filled book, I can't wait for the next book this book has created more of a cliff hanger than the other books.
April 22, 2014
Great action and story line J.C. kept you tangled up in the action and relationships throughout the read. Alexis Stanton Chronicles, #5 let's get it.
June 15, 2014
It was good, but not as good as the others in this series.
September 3, 2014
Good series really enjoyed
September 15, 2014
Glad to have some progress in this book, can't wait for the next one!
June 18, 2015
I loved this book! Great story continuation in a great series. I highly recommend the entire Alexis Stanton Chronicles series!
July 19, 2015
Getting better
This book had a good ending leading me. Toward book five. Can't leave a mystery unsolved. So on to ordering book 5.
This book had a good ending leading me. Toward book five. Can't leave a mystery unsolved. So on to ordering book 5.
February 12, 2023
Nice. I kind of expected the ending... Penumbra wasn't covering her tracks very well considering who he coworkers are... But it was still good. Interested to see what happens next.
November 5, 2013
This is one of my favorite series. Thanks for a great installment. Write faster!
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