THE CONSEQUENCE, the explosive conclusion to The Chronicles of Katrina, will leave you breathless and panting for more.
They have been dared and doubled-dared, and they’ve flirted with the truth, but as Kat and Simon tumble deeper into their sexual odyssey, their love for one another blooms magnificent and fierce. Soon their love is threatened but Kat’s certain nothing can tear them apart. Then duty calls and Simon’s betrayal is revealed.
Will Kat run again or will she finally stand and fight for her man?
Karin is a multi-published, national bestselling, award-winning author.
Karin has sold more than a dozen stories to US publishers: Kensington, Simon & Schuster, and Penguin Random House. Her self-publishing debut, THE CHRONICLES of KATRINA, was met with resounding enthusiasm. Never one to disappoint her readers, Karin happily launched the spinoff series The Bad Boys of the Bay, featuring the heroes she knows so well–hot cops. Translation rights to Karin’s books have been licensed in Japan, Thailand, Germany, France, Spain, Brazil, Italy, Portugal and the UK.
In 2008, Karin’s novel JADED (Simon & Schuster) won the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Erotic Romance Suspense. In 2011, her paranormal romance BLOOD LAW (Berkley) won the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice award for Best Erotic Fiction and was the first book in her Blood Moon Rising series. In 2012, the second book in the trilogy, BLOODRIGHT, was nominated for the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Erotic Paranormal Romance. Karin’s other awards include a CAPA and the Holt Medallion, as well as a finalist nod for the Prism. Her debut single title, GOOD GIRL GONE BAD (Simon & Schuster), was featured in the October 2006 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.
Karin’s most rewarding award, however, was not bestowed for her storytelling skills but for her mentorship of unpublished writers. She was honored to receive RWA’s (Romance Writers of America) Pro Mentor of the Year award in 2008. She has served as president of her local RWA chapter in San Francisco and as Director-at-Large on the RWA National Board of Directors.
Karin has been married to her own hot cop–now licensed Private Investigator–for over thirty years and she writes what she knows. She has also started and sold several profitable businesses, but her true love is writing passionate love stories. When she isn’t writing, Karin loves to travel and does so extensively, meeting readers and sharing her knowledge via workshops at writer conventions and conferences.
I loved where Kat and Simon's relationship went sexually. Kat came into her own choosing to believe in Simon instead of what others were telling her and revealing about him. I like how she got the truth out of him and I like what Simon revealed about her. It was smokin' HOT!
I didn't really love the takedown and the ending was anticlimactic. But I'm willing to overlook it a bit for everything else that happened in the series. This should have been one book instead of four novellas. But to each his own.
I almost gave it 3.5 stars but I'm really rating the series overall here.
Check it out, it's worth the time. Quick, Easy and Sexy!
The Consequences (The Chronicles of Katrina #4) THE CONSEQUENCE, the explosive conclusion to The Chronicles of Katrina, will leave you breathless and panting for more.
They have been dared and doubled-dared, and they’ve flirted with the truth, but as Kat and Simon tumble deeper into their sexual odyssey, their love for one another blooms magnificent and fierce. Soon their love is threatened but Kat’s certain nothing can tear them apart. Then duty calls and Simon’s betrayal is revealed.
Will Kat run again or will she finally stand and fight for her man?
Review:
What can I say! Tabke does it again in this final installment of Kat and Simon! The story picks up right where we left off in The Truth. Simon’s crazy ass sister-in-law, slash ex-bed buddy is in the kitchen with breakfast! Kat was a better woman than I ever would have been, because had that been me, well let’s just say, Knock out Kings, would have wanted to feature me on Best Knock Outs in 2014!
Yes, that’s how into the story I was! I felt what Kat felt, and I was like, “girl don’t walk away, don’t do it! Stand your ground and be all up in that crazy broads face! But Kats character handled it well, she even gave Simon an ultimatum. He didn’t like it of course but in the end it all works out for the best. We get to find out a little more about the crazy chick Amanda, and although I would have liked to see the two woman go at it, I was okay that they didn’t. But man, my spidey senses were on fire! I just kept say, “that girl is going down!”
Sadly it doesn’t happen the way I envisioned, but again its okay. There was enough drama to last a life time in The Consequence and we learned a few more things about Simon and the mysterious death of his brother Mark. This book has it all! Suspense, hot sex, drama, and OMG! MORE HOT COPS! I don’t want to give out too many spoilers here, but let me just say we haven’t seen the last of the HOT MEN OF THE BAY AREA! Tabke has promised us this and I am sooooo happy!
Did I mention that the book has some hawt sex? If I didn’t let me say it one more time… HOT S.E.X! Every woman needs a Simon in her life!
Everything ties together nicely in this last installment of this series. My only regret is I would have like to have seen like a flash forward into Kat and Simon’s future. I wanted to know what their children’s names were. What kind of wedding did they have. Did any more women come out of the closet? You know those types of things. But Karin has assured her fans that we have not seen the last of this dynamic power couple. I’m looking forward to checking in on them, and meeting some of Bay Area’s finest boys in blue!
Simon as always saves the day! Kat finds out that she can see herself with Simon in a forever ever kind of way and well Evan gets whats coming to him! THE BASTARD! This is what I love about Karin’s characters. They are so real and tangible you can’t help but get sucked into their story.
Be sure to pick up your copy of Karin Tabke’s The Consequence, because Simon says so!
yep, I'm happy with that for an end to Kat & Simon's story! the depth of Evan's duplicity is revealed. the truth of Simon's past is freely told. both Kat & Simon face their fears. & the guaranteed HEA for Kat & Simon! I don't think there was any more I could ask for to make it better
This series is on a sliding scale with the first being great and the last being just meh. The first novella was awesome, hot and blew me away. The second book was pretty great. The third was just ok and this last one was pretty boring and crap.
Overall I would not recommend this series to others because 1st it should have been 1 whole book and not 4 novellas/serials. I feel really cheated for paying as much as I did for as little real content as this series provided. 2nd I knew where the cliffhangers were going to end up so either I'm really smart or that's just bad writing.
Overall I really wish I hadn't taken the bait and wasted my money after the first novella was free because the overall journey on this series just isn't worth the price of the other 3 novellas and I will really have to think hard about buying any of the future adventures of Simon's crew.
Hot, explosive, suspenseful, romantic story is a highly recommended read The Consequences by Karin Tabke. Katrina and Simon are interrupted by Amanda, Simon's sister-in-law, who wants Katrina out of her house because Simon belongs to her. Katrina hears Amanda tell Simon that once Katrina knows the truth about Simon, Katrina will be gone. Katrina gives Simon an ultimatum to Amanda which surprisingly Simon gets Amanda to leave. As Katrina and Simon's love and attraction grows for each other with explosive, hot scenes, Amanda strives to come between them. Meanwhile, Katrina wants to get evidence against her co-worker and ex lover, Evan, who got her fired from her job and research. Will Amanda come between Simon and Katrina? Will Simon and Katrina have a happily ever after? Will Katrina prove Evan as the culprit? Read the highly, romantic conclusion The Consequences (The Chronicles of Katrina, #4) by Karin Tabke.
4 "You're damn sexy when you get your dander up" stars
Well, this was an entertaining series. It had a hunky, green eyed alpha cop, a sexy, modest, insecure brainy scientist, and a hot steamy undertone in every scene!
It wasn't the best storyline.. in different circumstances, Kat would have driven me to virtual drink, but this worked for me.
I found the writing flowed, and was engaging, and I was seriously drawn to Simon's attentive possessiveness.
Karin did not disappoint with the conclusion of this series. Kat finds she needs to learn to trust in her own instincts and beliefs. Her and Simon still sizzle in bed but Kat wants more. Simon still seems to be harboring some secrets but he tells Kat he has never lied to her. Find out if Cinderella gets her Prince Charming in the end. Plus meet some new sexy lawmen that work with Captain Simon West.
The book felt rushed and a lot of the secondary stuff was not fully realized. It was okay. The sex was hot but I wanted more from the stuff surrounding the main couple.
The story continues exactly where it left off in the last book where Amanda, Simon’s sister-n-law, claims Simon as hers! And I thought ugh here we go, Kat is gonna take off on him again, but NO….. she will surprise you!
This 4th instalment did not disappoint! A short read, finished it in no time… it’s fast, meaning it’ll keep you in the edge of your seat, sexy, action-packed, funny, and just.. hot!
Kat, a genius scientist with a little insecurity, whose character is just adorable. And yeah her doubts are again tested with Simon, but she’s there to stay and fight this time.
Simon, a protective, possessive hot alpha and his secrets are finally all out in this series.
Sex factor is steamy hot!
Amanda seriously needs to have her brain checked. Though I don't quite agree that her issue is a close topic, and what about Simon's niece? There is a next book right? Cause it couldn't just possibly end there, I need more!!!!
And that's beside Evan, and there's Kat's career... what's next for her?
And what about the hot and sexy Special Agent Jack Thornton, I can’t wait to read his story! But that’s gonna be another book… so yay!
At the end of the Book, Karin comments that we shouldn’t say goodbye to Kat and Simon too quickly (and rightly so), who have been through a lot since they met in ‘The Dare’ and concludes their story in this book. Though knowing there is a book 5, I am pleased to learn that this is a Christmas special and there may be more stories to follow. It also seems that Kat and Simon make appearances in Karin’s other book – Bad Boys of the Bay. Yay – because I love these two characters too!
In this story, it seems that the trials and tribulations that Katy has been through with her employers and ex married boyfriend are coming to end of this very bumpy and emotional road and the outcome is nothing short of hanging at the edge of the book by your nails.
As ever the story was gripping, steamy and well written, my only bug bear is not getting the name right! In this book Evan is referred to as ‘Stone’ not ‘Scott,’ which is a little off putting especially as Evan is a main threat in the series, hence my 4.5*!
I will certainly be reading more by Karin and I am especially pleased that she writes paranormal romance ; )
The Consequences is the final installment to The Chronicles of Katrina and let's just say you'll need to be prepared for a very explosive conclusion. It picks up where The Truth left us at and darned it poor Katrina cannot get a break when it comes to men especially in dealing with Simon. Secrets begin to surface in the Consequence that has been bugging us readers like crazy since book one. Simon pissed me off several times in previous books and then even worse in this book, but he made up for it at the end. Oh, …he made up for it. =)
I give this book 5 moons and highly recommend it to readers, who love contemporary erotic romance and love some very sexy cops.
You must read the previous books first though: The Dare, Double Dare, The Truth. It’s a must, otherwise, you will be lost if you starting reading The Consequences.
I was really excited to read the fourth & final Katrina Chronicle; this was a serialized novel and all the prior installments left big cliffhangers that made you want the next one immediately. While I enjoyed the series as a whole & am glad to see it finished, the final installment was my least favorite. Everything just wrapped up too quickly & neatly for me, and it didn't leave me wishing for more like the previous installments did. While I was a little disappointed with the ending, I did like the series & will definitely be reading more by Karin Tabke.
I love Katy and Simons story but a bit disappointed with the way the book ends, I do think there could of been another book.... So what actually happened with Evan? Did Amanda actually back off? where does Simon's niece stand in his life now? Does Simon and Kat have children? Does Kat go back to her job..... Where does all of this leave Kat with work??
Too many un answered questions but hopefully they will be in another book :)
I really lost any understanding to the kind of relationship Kat and Simon had. They hate each other, they don't hate each other, they love each other, they don't love each other. They feel lust for each other. Pure lust. And while their lust is sexy and tumultuous it doesn't make you think they'll make it in the long run together.
The whole investigation storyline with Evan, Kat, and the science corporations became a bit much too.
The female character finally worked up some nerve. I like the person she became. Simon was just sexy. Evan is the villain I just loved to hate. The plot in the last book kept me on edge. Hot love scenes. Editing was good too. I've read it twice so far! Definitely worth the read. Keep on reading my fellow bookworms!
So more like 3.5 stars.... I did enjoy this last, short read in the series but I needed more again. I think I'm just plain greedy. More info, what happened to Evan, epilogue for the hot cop and katy... more on these bad guys working with Evan.. more, more more !!! ok rant over. Sex scenes were incredibly HOT!!! and the writing was enjoyable as always so a 3.5 it gets :-)
The roller coaster soars again. Loved this story. Karin did not disappoint us. Well worth the wait. Simon has a way with the ladies or one certain one that is. Kat learns to trust in herself and in Simon.
I was really excited to finally read this final installment. It's like 4.5 stars only because I'd have liked to see the end go a bit father into the future, but Karin did say there will be more. Excited for those books too
What a great end to a series. Some things that happened in this book I didn't see coming. The emotional rollercoaster ride that Katrina and Simon took was wild. I wish certain things were more drawn out. I wanted more of their story.
Simon and Katrina light up the screen with their passion and angst. I loved experiencing their love story up close and personal. There's plenty of action and intrigue to balance the screen steaming moments. Definitely worth the read!
I think of the 4 books, this was the BEST! They're all good, but this one is just something extra. Kat and Simon are in top form, and the chair scene with Simon.. GEEZUZ!!
Finished all four books and just wanted to say they where perfect! Excellent writing, steamy sex scenes, and all male characters that just drive you insane! The best!