Glow

Charley Davidson #5.6

by Darynda Jones

Glow is the sultry short story, Shimmer, as told through the eyes of Reyes Farrow.

It is available on the author's website for free: http://www.daryndajones.com/glow-by-d...

From a timeline perspective, it follows after book 5.

Genres: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Short Stories, Adult

10 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

NYTimes and USA Today Bestselling Author Darynda Jones has won numerous awards for her work, including a prestigious RITA, a Golden Heart, and a Daphne du Maurier, and her books have been translated into 17 languages. As a born storyteller, Darynda grew up spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, certain they went away the better for it. She penned the international bestselling Charley Davidson series and is currently working on several beloved projects, most notably the Sunshine Vicram Mystery Series with St. Martin's Press and the Betwixt and Between Series of paranormal women's fiction. She lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband and two beautiful sons, the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys.

Click here to read one of the more popular short stories by Darynda called The Monster:
https://theneverneath.com/2018/02/02/...

She can be found at http://www.daryndajones.com

Reviews

[Jilly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short story from Reyes' point of view. Okay, I like him now. It's official!

she was a reaper. One day she’d start acting like one and I would be defenseless against her. Until that time, I would drink her in like my life depended on it. I’d waited so long, centuries in fact, for her to be born on earth.... I would stall any battles yet to come as long as possible, and then I would surrender to her, let her annihilate me, because life without her would be unbearable.

Awww!

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the same scene between Charley and Reyes as in Shimmer, but told from the perspective of Reyes. It was really fun to get a better glimpse of his personality and this is a worthwhile way to spend a few minutes (but wait until you're past book 5 to avoid spoilers).

This story (along with the companion Shimmer) is available on the author's website:

https://www.daryndajones.com/glow-by-...

[Elise ✘ a.k.a Ryder's Pet ✘ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much, MUCH better than Shimmer, however I shouldn't have read Shimmer first. But as this was from Reyes pov, I must say, it was worth it. God I love him.
Rate: 3.5/4 stars.

[Liz* Fashionably Late · Rating 4 out of 5]

REYES' POV, everybody.

I repeat, Reyes' POV. This is not a drill.






But she was a reaper. One day she’d start acting like one and I would be defenseless against her. Until that time, I would drink her in like my life depended on it [...] I would stall any battles yet to come as long as possible, and then I would surrender to her, let her annihilate me, because life without her would be unbearable.

[MissBecka Gee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This mini replays the exact same scene as Shimmer.
This time with the inner monologue of Reyes.
Most of it is word for word the same as the last short story.
There are a few inner thoughts that differ and divulge some juicy tidbits of knowledge not previously discussed. Since these stories are only a few paragraphs long they don't take much time to sneak into your reading schedule.

[Mindy Lou's Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the exact conversation as in Shimmer except in Reyes POV. I love seeing how much he adores Charley.

[Maria Dimitrova · Rating 5 out of 5]

The same scene from Shimmer but from Reyes' point of view. I actually like it better because we've never had his POV before and I have to say it's fascinating. I could see how much he really loves her. But also how much of a jerk he is. And the trick (for a lack f a better word) with the empty ring box was ingenious.

[Jacqueline's Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 shorty stars

You can read it here: http://www.daryndajones.com/glow-by-d...

This one is from Reye’s POV. I usually don’t like different POV, but it’s so short and I think this one is better, only because Reyes is adorable!

Have fun!

[Mlpmom (Book Reviewer) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this one even more, even though the hot factor was off the charts there was a whole lot of sweetness as well and some sadness too. I love Reyes and how much he worships Charley. True love at it's finest.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

NECESITO MÁS POVS DE REYES, PLEASE!!

pd: y que no se cumpla esto o lloraré mucho :(

Still, the mere thought of the two of us at odds brought me such pain, such agony, that I rarely let it cross my mind. But she was a reaper. One day she’d start acting like one and I would be defenseless against her. Until that time, I would drink her in like my life depended on it. I’d waited so long, centuries in fact, for her to be born on earth. Forbidden fruit often produced the sweetest nectar. I would stall any battles yet to come as long as possible, and then I would surrender to her, let her annihilate me, because life without her would be unbearable.

[Desinka · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was a lot better than Shimmer. I loved Reyes' POV. I was a bit annoyed Jones hadn't bothered to change some of the language so that it didn't sound like Charley and Reyes had used the same bag of cliches. Also the first two paragraphs contained more grammar mistakes than a published book! These were obviously unedited bits and not incompetence but still. It's free so anything goes?

[Ronda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heh heh, I loved reading this from Reyes POV, same short, yet with a totally different angle, loved it and again made me miss Charlie and Reyes even more - can't wait for the new book!!!

[Ira · Rating 4 out of 5]

What is it with you Reyes?
Why you always think you will lost Charley one day?
I hate non HEA series..

[Janie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved getting a peek into Reyes’s head. Not that I ever really doubted how he felt about Charley. Reyes is an amazing hero.

[Sana Zameer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want more from Reyes point of view!! Loved it.

[Kelly⁷ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ouch, my heart.

Really, Reyes is lovely!

The ranking of my favorite books of this series:

1. Fifth Grave past the light
2. Fourth grave beneath my feet
3. Shimmer
4. Glow
5. For I have sinned

[Tamran · Rating 5 out of 5]

She's the best in the WHOLE DAMN WORLD. the end.

I mean Reyes POV?! YES YES YES!!!

[Lillian ☁ Cloud 9 Books ☁ · Rating 5 out of 5]

***** 5 Stars *****

Same story as Shimmer but all in Reyes Farrow's POV. Absolutely lovely. He is definitely on my top 5 list of fictional men. Hubba hubba.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Glow is a free short story that can be read on Darynda Jones' website here: http://www.daryndajones.com/glow-by-darynda-jones-shimmer-as-told-through-the-eyes-of-reyes-farrow/

It's actually the same scene from the free short story Shimmer (you can read that one here: http://www.daryndajones.com/shimmer-a-charley-davidson-short-story/ if you haven't already and I'd recommend reading it before Glow) but this time it's told from Reyes' POV.

Yes you heard me, we get a scene from Reyes' point of view! I was over the moon when I realised that and I now love him more than ever! It's a really cute little Christmas scene between the two of them, plenty of humour, a lot of heat and all round just a fab little freebie.

Please be aware that these two stories contain a MAJOR spoiler for Fifth Grave Past the Light though so whatever you do don't read them until after you hit that point in the series!

[Carvanz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the same as Shimmer but told in Reyes point of view. I’ve been dying for just a tiny look intotht what went on in Reyes’ mind. As he deals with Charley’s broken promise to not buy him a Christmas gift we are finally given glimpse. Swoon. It’s all about her. And I loved how he sees her. It also gives a bit of a clue as to what might be in their future and definitely what Charley is capable of without giving anything away for future books.

My biggest complaint – it was too short!!!

Hero POV
Safe no ow/om drama
Triggers no apparent triggers

[Anetta.S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Povídka z pohledu Reyese...

I LOVE IT!!!

“You can’t blackmail me into marrying you.”
Honey, I’m the son of Satan. I could blackmail you into giving your first born to a traveling circus if I wanted to.”

[Zuzana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reyes...

[Renegade ♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 1/2 stars

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting short story, reason to read it is for the first time this is told from Reyes POV. It is also the best description of Charley since the series began. Still it adds nothing to the series storyline.

[Christine (KizzieReads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one gets a little higher rating than Shimmer, as it's Reyes's point of view, as well as dropping a few hints as to future plot twists.

[Christy Hall · Rating 2 out of 5]

A piece of flash fiction to enthrall readers who are Charley Davidson and Reyes Farrow fans. It’s supposed to be “Shimmer” from Reyes’ perspective. You do get a bit of his viewpoint and thoughts but most of it is just the same sentences reworked for his pronouns. It’s not enough of a story for me but it was a quick light read.

[Syki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reyes. Finíto...

[Meghan K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stejná vánoční scéna jako Shimmer, jen z Reyesova pohledu. Gosh, potřebuju víc z jeho perspektivy. Tak nějak se mu chci dostat do hlavy, protože milion věcí tají a prostě mě zajímají jeho myšlenkové pochody!

[Verónica · Rating 1 out of 5]

Vaya tontería de historia corta. Solo contiene 16 paginas en las que intenta poner a Reyes mono, pero a mi no me lo pareció. Así que paso de leer el 5.6 que es la misma historia pero contada con Reyes, me ahorro su arrogancia.
Lo que he visto en esta historia corta es:
Charley le cuenta algo que le ilusiona, Reyes se hace el arrogante, polvete calenton y "sorpresita" de Reyes que durará hasta el sexto libro. Yo espero que su respuesta sea un NO rotundo. No entiendo que ve Charley en él.

[Bel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mas pov's de reyes por favor sabe tanto y cuenta tan poco jajaja

super HOT ÑLAKSJDFÑLKASJFÑL!!!