Retribution

Shadow Dweller #2

by J.C. Wilder

Jennifer Beaumont had a love that should've lasted forever. It was a love strong enough for her to betray the man she held dear in her heart in order to save him and, once again, succumb to the wishes of her "master"--the evil vampire Mikhail. Conor MacNaughten has held thousands of women over hundreds of years, but none ever touched him as deeply as Jennifer and no one hurt him as much as she did when she tossed him aside. Now Valentin asks him to work with the one woman he loathes in order to save another. The game begins with a kidnapping, bringing together two people who can't forgive or forget ... or can they?

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Vampires, Paranormal, Ebooks

ebook

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

J.C. Wilder left the world of big business to carry on conversations with the people who live in her mind, fictional characters that is. In her past she has worked as a software tester, traveled with an alternative rock band and currently volunteers for her local police department as a photographer. She lives in Central Ohio with 6,000 books and an impressive collection of dust bunnies.

Also writes as
Dominique Adair

Reviews

[Jamoz23 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read these more years ago than I want to remember and my reviews from then are missing, which annoys the hell out of me.
Though this series is no longer available, I decided to reread them as I am tidying up my books during these strange times we are living through.
Really would benefit of a decent tidy up and a few changes.
Though I loved how this all plays out with the emotions that happen, I found it ridiculous that the baddies are allowed to get away after all that they had done.
Even though Connor/Mac turns out to be something special, his manwhore ways and the disrespect he showed Jennifer, was not a character trait I liked.
Jennifer had gone through more than any woman should have to bear, she was a very strong character but had a weak spot for Mac.
The fact Jennifer compliments him on his sexual capabilities due to his womanising ways made me choke.

[Sparkyhedgehog · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had a very difficult time finishing this one. It wasn't bad and it had an interesting plot but I think I found myself confused much of the time. I kept on trying to figure out who had what powers, who was mortal, who could die from sunlight exposure, who had which weaknesses. In Book One, the vampires seemed more powerful too. The characters that I thought were vampires in this book seemed to be lacking many of the same powers the ones in the first story had. It was just plain confusing. I did eventually force myself to finish this book but I wont be continuing on with the series.

[Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Long ago I read an excerpt of a J. C. Wider' novel, and I always meant to read one of her books. This series is with vampires, and usually those series are hit or miss. So, what about this one? Well, I'm not sure yet. It was okay, and there were some good points in the story, but everything between the two main characters was resolved so easily. It was hard to believe they held such bitterness toward each other and what happened in their pasts. Maybe I will read another, maybe not. I am curious to know what happens.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did enjoy this book a lot more then first book. there was thing that I did struggle with and I found myself losing interest. I really like Mac and jen and their personal struggle with a lot of old history they both were holding onto. liked seeing shai and val 10yrs later.

[Rita · Rating 1 out of 5]

marginally better than the first one. had the rudiments of a plot. still not good enough to keep.