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Caged #4
Scarred
Amazon bestselling series in contemporary fantasy and paranormal romance
“I loathed myself for wishing a death of that nature on anyone, and even more so because I still wanted it to happen. My moral fiber was unraveling quickly, and I wondered how long my humanity could withstand the unending trial of values my life had become. With every choice I made, I felt it slipping away.
And further down the rabbit hole I fell.”
After a three-month reprieve, drama once again lands on Ruby's doorstep. Death has returned to Portsmouth, and the murdering of innocent women is back in full swing, signaling the return of a madman―the Rev. But he's getting uncharacteristically sloppy, and that could cause even bigger problems for Ruby, the PC, and werewolves in general. Complicating things even further is the return of another question mark in her life; one that could be equally problematic.
As if that weren't enough to deal with, Ruby also finds herself endlessly running interference between the men in her life. Tensions run high as deceit, mistakes, and lies pile up around her, burying her in the inevitability that she can no longer be everything to them both. She is forced to choose one at the risk of losing the other―a necessary evil, which may just prove deadly.
“I loathed myself for wishing a death of that nature on anyone, and even more so because I still wanted it to happen. My moral fiber was unraveling quickly, and I wondered how long my humanity could withstand the unending trial of values my life had become. With every choice I made, I felt it slipping away.
And further down the rabbit hole I fell.”
After a three-month reprieve, drama once again lands on Ruby's doorstep. Death has returned to Portsmouth, and the murdering of innocent women is back in full swing, signaling the return of a madman―the Rev. But he's getting uncharacteristically sloppy, and that could cause even bigger problems for Ruby, the PC, and werewolves in general. Complicating things even further is the return of another question mark in her life; one that could be equally problematic.
As if that weren't enough to deal with, Ruby also finds herself endlessly running interference between the men in her life. Tensions run high as deceit, mistakes, and lies pile up around her, burying her in the inevitability that she can no longer be everything to them both. She is forced to choose one at the risk of losing the other―a necessary evil, which may just prove deadly.
339 pages, ebook
First published September 23, 2012
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About the author
Amber Lynn Natusch
50 books1,547 followersAMBER LYNN NATUSCH is the author of the bestselling Caged series for adults. She was born and raised in Winnipeg, and is still deeply attached to her Canadian roots. She loves to dance and practice Muay Thai―but spends most of her time running a chiropractic practice with her husband, raising two young children, and attempting to write when she can lock herself in the bathroom for ten minutes of peace. Dare You to Lie is her debut YA novel with Tor Teen.
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October 19, 2012
I just... wow... holy shit. The author can't honestly expect me to just wait until next year to find out what happened!!! I just had my mind blown! This book was an emotional roller-coaster!
Is it March of 2013 yet?!?!?!
**UPDATE:
Seriously, I've just been staring at the computer screen for the past 15 minutes. I'm still trying to process that ending, while trying not to meltdown. Self-published books sometimes make me super nervous when I pick them up, I've had more than a few flops before. Not this series. This series makes you wish you brought an extra pair of pants along for the ride, 'cause you will be shitting yourself left and right. And the balls on the cliff-hanger in Scarred, those are some cojones. Knowing I have to wait so long to find out what happens, I want to go on a baby punting rampage. I'm gonna go take a cold shower and calm down ;)
August 29, 2017
why did you do this to me ?
This series has some amazing covers. Yes, I judge a book by its cover sometimes. Sue me.
This one is one of the best. Covers, I mean.
I did not finish this book. I got to 72% and just stopped. I couldn't take it anymore. There are some things that I just can't get over and don't want to forgive.
The first half of the book was good. More than good. The best so far. Ruby and Sean finally get over their shit and start being together, Ruby finally stops being an emotional and undecided idiot. Yay! There are some other things that happen that I don't wan't to spoil.
So here I am so happy that things are going so well and I found a series that I like.
And then Everything is going to shit. Ruby usually gets in trouble because she rushes into things without thinking about the dangers of her actions. You would think that she would learn from her mistakes. But no. She does something completely idiotic and reckless. And this time it was too much for me.
Ok, that spoiler is long and I'm only spoiling that one scene. I'm just so frustrated because I wanted to fall in love with this series and it disappointed me so much. But I won't read the next one. I don;t want to see if Sean will forgive her, because I wouldn't forgive her.
This series has some amazing covers. Yes, I judge a book by its cover sometimes. Sue me.
This one is one of the best. Covers, I mean.
I did not finish this book. I got to 72% and just stopped. I couldn't take it anymore. There are some things that I just can't get over and don't want to forgive.
The first half of the book was good. More than good. The best so far. Ruby and Sean finally get over their shit and start being together, Ruby finally stops being an emotional and undecided idiot. Yay! There are some other things that happen that I don't wan't to spoil.
So here I am so happy that things are going so well and I found a series that I like.
And then Everything is going to shit. Ruby usually gets in trouble because she rushes into things without thinking about the dangers of her actions. You would think that she would learn from her mistakes. But no. She does something completely idiotic and reckless. And this time it was too much for me.
Ok, that spoiler is long and I'm only spoiling that one scene. I'm just so frustrated because I wanted to fall in love with this series and it disappointed me so much. But I won't read the next one. I don;t want to see if Sean will forgive her, because I wouldn't forgive her.
January 19, 2016
I took my time.. I savored every page of it. I felt sad for some of the characters, I felt joy for others. I felt moved!
Throughout the book, as I had to stop for one reason or another, I thought about it.. I wondered about it.. I couldn't get it out of my head and I forced myself to finish my tasks quickly in order to get back to it. By the time I flipped to the last chapter I was so tense I didn't realize I was sitting in the same crooked position until the very last word.. caused a kink on my neck that I'm still recovering from. So in summary: Fantastic book! Can hardly wait for the next one.
Throughout the book, as I had to stop for one reason or another, I thought about it.. I wondered about it.. I couldn't get it out of my head and I forced myself to finish my tasks quickly in order to get back to it. By the time I flipped to the last chapter I was so tense I didn't realize I was sitting in the same crooked position until the very last word.. caused a kink on my neck that I'm still recovering from. So in summary: Fantastic book! Can hardly wait for the next one.
September 29, 2012
I cannot believe I almost didn't read the second book in this series...then I HAD to have the third book AND the fourth book....and now I have to wait for the NEXT book which won't be out until next year....
"I stood in the middle of the room, unmoving – I barely breathed. My life had just become surreal, impossible, and one enormous lie. I needed to go, to run somewhere, anywhere to beat back the reality that was rapidly closing in around me. The image of him was burned into my retina, flashing over and over again like a warning. He was trapped somewhere between human and decidedly not, and I realized that was my new reality." --From Caged (the Caged Series)...
"I stood in the middle of the room, unmoving – I barely breathed. My life had just become surreal, impossible, and one enormous lie. I needed to go, to run somewhere, anywhere to beat back the reality that was rapidly closing in around me. The image of him was burned into my retina, flashing over and over again like a warning. He was trapped somewhere between human and decidedly not, and I realized that was my new reality." --From Caged (the Caged Series)...
October 2, 2012
Pretty fuckin good, Amber. Pretty fuckin good.
January 7, 2013
With the rapid fire release of Caged, Haunted and Framed (books 1-3 in the Caged series), it feels like the release of Scarred has been a long time coming. I spent the better part of the last few months bugging the crap out of the author for any little tidbit I could get (ARC, Cover Reveal, etc). Then I finally got to read it….
And then I had to keep my damned mouth shut about it!! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, not anymore! I am happy to announce that Scarred is officially out!
The first thing I would like to point out is the cover. Oh Emm Gee!! The cover!! I have always liked the covers on this series but the cover of Scarred blows the rest of the series away. It’s badassery is levels higher than the previous three books. Each cover has its own meaning and Scarred is no exception. Once you read the book, you’ll understand it. Aside from the symbolism of it all, you have the look. This cover has a much richer feel to it than the previous three. Bah! I just love it!
Ok. On with the review!
The 3rd installment in this series took everything I thought and turned it on end. First, the character that I loved to hate, Sean, has become the character that I love to love. He’s got issues but find me a tough, brooding type that doesn’t. Well, Scarred just added to that love for the character. He sure can be a dick but the thing you’ll learn about Sean through this series is that there is a reason behind his dick…ness. There’s always a reason. In Scarred, we get a glimpse of the softer side of Sean (I so badly wanted to type Sears right there). We get to see a little bit of what makes him tick and you will have one of two reactions: A) You’ll want to file a restraining order or B) You’ll want to give him a big tear-filled hug. It could go either way.
Scarred takes our motley crew of a cast for a whole new wild ride. There are a few surprises tossed in here and there that take our normal tension level and JACK IT WAY UP. One of my favorite characters from early in the series makes a return appearance and you will be shocked by that little twist.
The fourth installment in this wonderful series takes an unbelievably dark turn. Scarred is a highly appropriate name for this book because IT LEAVES YOU THAT WAY. I will be honest, when I was reading this book, I reached the end and promptly emailed the author to inform her that I wanted nothing more in that moment than to PUNCH MY COMPUTER MONITOR.
The ending of this book will make you cry and scream and want to pull your hair out. All in a good way, I swear. Ruby has a big new bag of shit to wade through and it doesn’t look like it’s going to get any easier in book #5.
Overall, I am giving Scarred (Caged Series #4) 5 slobbering werewolf heads. This one will leave you in tears wondering what the eff just happened.
Now, time to go email the author to find out when I will be getting my paws on Book #5 because, dammit, I want to know what happens!!!
READ MY REVIEW HERE -->http://puretextuality.com/2012/09/24/...
And then I had to keep my damned mouth shut about it!! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, not anymore! I am happy to announce that Scarred is officially out!
The first thing I would like to point out is the cover. Oh Emm Gee!! The cover!! I have always liked the covers on this series but the cover of Scarred blows the rest of the series away. It’s badassery is levels higher than the previous three books. Each cover has its own meaning and Scarred is no exception. Once you read the book, you’ll understand it. Aside from the symbolism of it all, you have the look. This cover has a much richer feel to it than the previous three. Bah! I just love it!
Ok. On with the review!
The 3rd installment in this series took everything I thought and turned it on end. First, the character that I loved to hate, Sean, has become the character that I love to love. He’s got issues but find me a tough, brooding type that doesn’t. Well, Scarred just added to that love for the character. He sure can be a dick but the thing you’ll learn about Sean through this series is that there is a reason behind his dick…ness. There’s always a reason. In Scarred, we get a glimpse of the softer side of Sean (I so badly wanted to type Sears right there). We get to see a little bit of what makes him tick and you will have one of two reactions: A) You’ll want to file a restraining order or B) You’ll want to give him a big tear-filled hug. It could go either way.
Scarred takes our motley crew of a cast for a whole new wild ride. There are a few surprises tossed in here and there that take our normal tension level and JACK IT WAY UP. One of my favorite characters from early in the series makes a return appearance and you will be shocked by that little twist.
The fourth installment in this wonderful series takes an unbelievably dark turn. Scarred is a highly appropriate name for this book because IT LEAVES YOU THAT WAY. I will be honest, when I was reading this book, I reached the end and promptly emailed the author to inform her that I wanted nothing more in that moment than to PUNCH MY COMPUTER MONITOR.
The ending of this book will make you cry and scream and want to pull your hair out. All in a good way, I swear. Ruby has a big new bag of shit to wade through and it doesn’t look like it’s going to get any easier in book #5.
Overall, I am giving Scarred (Caged Series #4) 5 slobbering werewolf heads. This one will leave you in tears wondering what the eff just happened.
Now, time to go email the author to find out when I will be getting my paws on Book #5 because, dammit, I want to know what happens!!!
READ MY REVIEW HERE -->http://puretextuality.com/2012/09/24/...
October 27, 2012
Ohhhh. I can't get enough of Ruby and her friends. What an excellent story. I flew through these 4 in just weeks. Couldn't stop. I have the song Gravity on repeat in my head. How can I wait til feb/march to see what happens next? Ugh. You. Are. Mine!!!!!
Later review:
Oh my. I LOVED this series. So much about it. The characters are so real and unreal at the same time. I identified with the main character and her dancing. I loved her life style with her live/work apartment and dance studio. I became OBSESSED with the song GRAVITY and how she and her dance partner might have choreographed it. And to have her love interest - her Gravity - watching. Swoon. Then I found a 'so you think you can dance' Gravity performance on youtube which was both haunting and amazing. I watched the video (2 different sets of dancers performed it) about 100 times. Like a train wreck. I couldn't get it out of my head. The song, the dance, the books. I lived it for about 3 weeks.
The main characters and their relationship reminds me of the Fever series by Karen M. Moning . Barrons and Mac had the same heat in their Non-relationship. Love it!!!! Can't wait to reread and add the next book.
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October 1, 2012
Each book in this series got progressively better...but this one took the cake. Didnt know whether to love the author for ending it the way she did, leaving me with such a wild and burning antisipation for the next in the series or to hate her for it. Scarred by far was the best in the series and didnt leave you wanton for anything ..until the end that is! I highly recommend this series...love the author and her ability to visually hypnotize you and capture your imagination. Definetly do not pass this one up!!!!!
October 4, 2012
Amazing book series, and where others sometimes disappoint or drag on, this one has yet to do that! I originally would of never picked up this book series had I known exactly what type of supernatural creature it was about, I avoided those types of books. But I'm so glad I didn't know until I was way into the book, because it is one of my top 5 favorite book series of all time! CAN NOT WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT BOOK!
December 10, 2014
Amber never fails to squeeze every emotion possible out of us with her Caged series. Wonderful book as always.The ending was crazy and it will be hard to wait until possibly March of 2013 for the next book. Great job Amber!If you haven't read the first 3 books-Caged,Haunted and Framed-you really should-really worth it.
October 11, 2012
Wow! This was intense with so many twists that I literally couldn't put it down! There were times that I loved what was happening with the relationships and times that I hated what was happening. The ending left me breathless and dying for more. The writing has improved significantly since the first book too.
September 26, 2012
Loved it!. The choices that poor Ruby has to make, has made. She is one tough cookie and very determined. I can't wait to see what happens next- geez, talk about a cliffhanger! Looking forward to the next book!
October 2, 2012
I started reading this series because of the relationship that was building between Ruby and Sean. By book 4 I was totally disappointed on where the author has taken the relationship between the two characters. Not sure if I will read book 5.
October 2, 2012
Don't know what to say, I was not expecting that ending. Can't wait to see how it plays out in the next one.
September 25, 2012
Oh, Amber.....wow! L-O-V-E-D IT!!!!!!!!!! Can't say I'm happy about where it ended, but I'm still hooked!!! Now if only it was next year already!!!!
September 27, 2012
so damn good....what an ending!!! Loved it!!!!
December 5, 2018
Another awesome installment, ending leaves you so in anticipating the next book that you cannot hardly wait. The whole situation with it going out like it did, is just brutal.
September 25, 2012
Oh. My. Effing. God! What a crazy ride!! What is going to happen to Ruby and Scarlet???? How can it end like that?!?! UGH!
September 25, 2012
The best so far, but what a cliffhanger!!! I cannot wait for Fractured!!!
September 27, 2012
So awesome!! I have loved every book in this series thus far. The ending of this one was a killer! Can't wait for the next one ... hurry up March!
September 30, 2012
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. Im so in love with this series, I cant wait for the next book. I read Scarred in less than 48 hour, and will most likely read it again and again.
August 23, 2017
4 books in 3 days I'm definitely enjoying this series way more than I expected after finishing book one which was so so, had potencial but lacked.
Now that I've finished book 4 I'm giving it a 4.5 almost 5 I think. The pace of this series is addictive and compulsive. I can't put the book down until I've finished and the way this one did I need to read the next one fast.
Definitely the story telling has improved and some info lacking in the previous books and the annoying personality of Ruby is getting fixed, so for that I'm very thankful and can't wait to read more.
Now that I've finished book 4 I'm giving it a 4.5 almost 5 I think. The pace of this series is addictive and compulsive. I can't put the book down until I've finished and the way this one did I need to read the next one fast.
Definitely the story telling has improved and some info lacking in the previous books and the annoying personality of Ruby is getting fixed, so for that I'm very thankful and can't wait to read more.
November 1, 2017
Fast paced and action packed
This book was definitely fast-paced and action-packed. I definitely was not expecting half of what happened. The ending totally blew my mind and I hope it doesn't stay true. Poor Ruby, she just can't catch a break. Everything seems to be going right and then does a complete 180. Definitely worth reading.
This book was definitely fast-paced and action-packed. I definitely was not expecting half of what happened. The ending totally blew my mind and I hope it doesn't stay true. Poor Ruby, she just can't catch a break. Everything seems to be going right and then does a complete 180. Definitely worth reading.
September 12, 2017
The best of the series so far
Oh, my...what can I say to describe the intensity of this book nothing. Their are no words , if you love paranormal, romance action, damsel in distress you'll love this series.
Oh, my...what can I say to describe the intensity of this book nothing. Their are no words , if you love paranormal, romance action, damsel in distress you'll love this series.
January 11, 2018
Wow
I just can't get over how this series flows. I can't put the books down. Seriously one of my new favorites. Any urban fantasy lover will be thrilled with this series and the fast paced storytelling the author delivers.
I just can't get over how this series flows. I can't put the books down. Seriously one of my new favorites. Any urban fantasy lover will be thrilled with this series and the fast paced storytelling the author delivers.
September 12, 2017
Paranormal intrigue
I finally decided this series is intrigue. The tension really amps up in this story. There is a cliffhanger of an ending making me want the next book now.
I finally decided this series is intrigue. The tension really amps up in this story. There is a cliffhanger of an ending making me want the next book now.
February 13, 2018
Amazing
Just finished this one. What a ride. I love it. Definitely a two reader. Along with the series. Now on to book 5.
Happy Reading
Just finished this one. What a ride. I love it. Definitely a two reader. Along with the series. Now on to book 5.
Happy Reading
April 15, 2018
Another amazing stoey
The characters are great. The story is amazing. I love the series so far. Truly love the growth of Ruby!!!!!
The characters are great. The story is amazing. I love the series so far. Truly love the growth of Ruby!!!!!
May 18, 2018
Loved it
I love this series. All the ups and downs Ruby faces are crazy. I love all the characters and the story.
I love this series. All the ups and downs Ruby faces are crazy. I love all the characters and the story.
February 29, 2024
Hard to believe there are people out there who think this book is actually good 🤡
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