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Gifts Trilogy #1
Secret Gifts
This trilogy is the continuation of the Curse Trilogy. If you've not yet read the Curse Trilogy (Gifted Curse, Forgotten Curse, & Lifted Curse), then Secret Gifts may have parts that are hard to follow.
All grown up and ready to take on life, Aria Banner is facing the world her parents desperately sought to shelter her from. Centuries of oppression caused by the hands of her well-intended but smothering parents has left her with a hunger to prove herself. Just as badly as she wishes to move up in the United, she also wants to find that connection she grew up watching between her mother and father.
Being at war with the Unaligned makes it a little difficult to worry about her romantic life, but sometimes fate has a way of forcing you to pay attention.
Jase Ericson didn't intend to stumble upon the beauty he had only ever heard whispers of. When Aria locks eyes on the secretive full blood, she's instantly entranced - much to her surprise. The only problem is, she doesn't want to go through the same thing her mother once did.
Jase's secretive air makes him mysterious, intriguing, and exciting... until she learns the secrets he holds.
All grown up and ready to take on life, Aria Banner is facing the world her parents desperately sought to shelter her from. Centuries of oppression caused by the hands of her well-intended but smothering parents has left her with a hunger to prove herself. Just as badly as she wishes to move up in the United, she also wants to find that connection she grew up watching between her mother and father.
Being at war with the Unaligned makes it a little difficult to worry about her romantic life, but sometimes fate has a way of forcing you to pay attention.
Jase Ericson didn't intend to stumble upon the beauty he had only ever heard whispers of. When Aria locks eyes on the secretive full blood, she's instantly entranced - much to her surprise. The only problem is, she doesn't want to go through the same thing her mother once did.
Jase's secretive air makes him mysterious, intriguing, and exciting... until she learns the secrets he holds.
266 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 2, 2014
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About the author
C.M. Owens
65 books8,927 followersC.M. Owens only writes romance, but she's a sub-genre whore.
She has two other pen names that she writes under.
Kristy Cunning for Reverse Harem and S.T. Abby for her darker/stabby books.
She has two other pen names that she writes under.
Kristy Cunning for Reverse Harem and S.T. Abby for her darker/stabby books.
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November 4, 2014
Awesome book! This is a continuing series of the Curse series (which was another awesome set!). Even though it is a continuance, the main character has her own story and the previous books are not continuously rehashed. I have read books by other authors that have multiple series going and you get the feeling that you are pretty much reading the same book and the name of the characters are just different. This is not so with any of C.M. Owens books. When you start a new series, you are getting a whole new series that are not like any of her other books. I admire her and her work for that, obviously because I own all of her books up-to-date. The characters are well written and the plot is awesome. If your the type of person that falls into the story and feel you are apart of it then C.M. Owens books are for you! Her books leave you wanting more and she delivers without making you feel cheated. She also makes her sequels in a pretty good pace and you do not have to wait years for the next one.
February 15, 2014
Awesome!
Awesome!
I love this book. it is awesome the way it continues from the first trilogy. I can't wait to see how Aria grows and evolves. hurry up and publish the second book please!
Awesome!
I love this book. it is awesome the way it continues from the first trilogy. I can't wait to see how Aria grows and evolves. hurry up and publish the second book please!
February 2, 2025
This brilliant spin-off is the counterpart of ‘The Curse Trilogy’. They complement each other perfectly in spite of the big-seven-centuries gap between them!
Well written, unique and exceptional!
:༻🐞༺: Highly recommended!!! :༻🐞༺:
Well written, unique and exceptional!
:༻🐞༺: Highly recommended!!! :༻🐞༺:
January 31, 2021
We first read about Aria when she was a little girl from the previous series, and she was seriously a late bloomer with no control over her power, considering she was born over 700 years ago! But, it's for a reason and also a way to satisfy Brazen's team, because Brazen wouldn't have his HEA if the story weren't fast forward.
Aria was a bright lady, but when she was with Jace, she was blind. It was apparent who Jace was and also his mind-reading ability! It was hilarious and entertaining to read Jace's reaction towards Aria's inner thought 😂😂.
Comparing this book to the previous series, I loved Aria's story more than Araya! The story was well executed with romance, mystery and actions. I couldn't wait to find out what Aria's fate would be. Would she suffer the same destiny as her mother in terms of her love life? Team Aralian go!
Aria was a bright lady, but when she was with Jace, she was blind. It was apparent who Jace was and also his mind-reading ability! It was hilarious and entertaining to read Jace's reaction towards Aria's inner thought 😂😂.
Comparing this book to the previous series, I loved Aria's story more than Araya! The story was well executed with romance, mystery and actions. I couldn't wait to find out what Aria's fate would be. Would she suffer the same destiny as her mother in terms of her love life? Team Aralian go!
May 17, 2024
I dive point blank into this book because who doesn't trust Owens and her books? But I miss the point where this one is a kind of sequel which made me very much confused during the beginning of the book despite my grasp on the outline of the stories minus the detail (which may or may not be major).
My only complain would be the FMC, she is strong but kind of reckless and too whiny for my liking. In some part, I can relate a lot to her character but on the other I hate how dramatic she is in some scenes. She literally saw the signs but chose to not connect the dots and then be upset when the obvious is revealed.
My only complain would be the FMC, she is strong but kind of reckless and too whiny for my liking. In some part, I can relate a lot to her character but on the other I hate how dramatic she is in some scenes. She literally saw the signs but chose to not connect the dots and then be upset when the obvious is revealed.
March 19, 2018
I've read better books
I've read better books by this author it just reads a bit clunky. I sort of like Ari, but I did like Jase and I don't see why she was so upset with him. Could do with one more proof reading.
I've read better books by this author it just reads a bit clunky. I sort of like Ari, but I did like Jase and I don't see why she was so upset with him. Could do with one more proof reading.
July 24, 2019
Lies and Deceit
Aria has too many people holding secrets from her and who is the masked man. I really hope she starts using some kick ads powers soon. I want to know who these men are at the end of book one.
Aria has too many people holding secrets from her and who is the masked man. I really hope she starts using some kick ads powers soon. I want to know who these men are at the end of book one.
April 28, 2024
An easy read, though a bit whiny
I love most of CM’s books, buy Aria was a little too whiny for my taste in this one. Easily loving, then hating, just a yo-yo of emotion. It was an interesting premise and I’m curious to see how it plays out!
I love most of CM’s books, buy Aria was a little too whiny for my taste in this one. Easily loving, then hating, just a yo-yo of emotion. It was an interesting premise and I’m curious to see how it plays out!
November 19, 2017
Addicting
C.M. Owens never disappoints! And the sexy vampire characters are a breath of fresh air from the typical vampire novels out there.
C.M. Owens never disappoints! And the sexy vampire characters are a breath of fresh air from the typical vampire novels out there.
March 4, 2019
Loved it
This trilogy is the perfect spin off from the first trilogy! Leaves you in the edge of your seat so amazing I couldn't put it down!!!
This trilogy is the perfect spin off from the first trilogy! Leaves you in the edge of your seat so amazing I couldn't put it down!!!
July 26, 2017
Once again you can never go wrong with C.M. Owens..
August 16, 2022
Must read!
This is such a great spinoff series. Being Hale and Araya's daughter, Arias is definitely one of a kind and her story will shock you at every turn. She's not quite what anyone expected. Her story is so much more different than Araya and has so many new and amazing characters that you will also fall in love with. This is my third time re-reading this series and it was just as hard to put down as the first time.
This is such a great spinoff series. Being Hale and Araya's daughter, Arias is definitely one of a kind and her story will shock you at every turn. She's not quite what anyone expected. Her story is so much more different than Araya and has so many new and amazing characters that you will also fall in love with. This is my third time re-reading this series and it was just as hard to put down as the first time.
December 31, 2018
Secret gifts
Loved this spin off of the curse series. There is a lot of set up going on in this book for the rest of the series. I liked that while it followed the same world and general story of the curse series it’s also completely different. There is however a huge mess up where a secret is gives away before it’s supposed to be given away. It wasn’t a big deal for me because I had already caught on but the author may want to fix that for future readers.
Loved this spin off of the curse series. There is a lot of set up going on in this book for the rest of the series. I liked that while it followed the same world and general story of the curse series it’s also completely different. There is however a huge mess up where a secret is gives away before it’s supposed to be given away. It wasn’t a big deal for me because I had already caught on but the author may want to fix that for future readers.
September 30, 2016
5 continuation stars!
So when we left off with the prior series we see a world of wonder and love and assume this girl is going to be loved and cared for. What happens when you love someone too much and suffocate their ability... Aria is a strong lead with her own insecurities who meets Jase and a mystery man... Another triangle perhaps?? This is a must read if you've read the prior curse trilogy, great books!
So when we left off with the prior series we see a world of wonder and love and assume this girl is going to be loved and cared for. What happens when you love someone too much and suffocate their ability... Aria is a strong lead with her own insecurities who meets Jase and a mystery man... Another triangle perhaps?? This is a must read if you've read the prior curse trilogy, great books!
March 16, 2017
Hale and Araya had a baby...
She's sheltered. She's got Daddy's Personality, and Mommy's good looks. She should be the most powerful being, but she's not?
OMG, Jace. His secrets were kind of predictable, but it added to the nervousness of when Aria finds out.....
Such a good spin-off series!
She's sheltered. She's got Daddy's Personality, and Mommy's good looks. She should be the most powerful being, but she's not?
OMG, Jace. His secrets were kind of predictable, but it added to the nervousness of when Aria finds out.....
Such a good spin-off series!
August 24, 2014
Good read
I gave three stars only because it ended too soon and the ending was messy. Too much going on all of a sudden in the last 3 to 4 pages. I don't know if I'll continue and pay for the next book after the way this one was so crazily ended.
I gave three stars only because it ended too soon and the ending was messy. Too much going on all of a sudden in the last 3 to 4 pages. I don't know if I'll continue and pay for the next book after the way this one was so crazily ended.
January 7, 2015
Like mother like daughter! Aralia' story is a wonderful one! I love how she's still incorporated with her mom Araya but still her own story. Couldn't put this down, and I ordered the other two so I can keep going! Love it!
April 24, 2015
Aria and Jase- swoon!!! I have to admit I was a little heartbroken when I realized it was 700 years since the Cursed Trilogy ended. But thank you C.M. Owens for making sure Hale was always remembered!!!!
October 4, 2015
Secret Gifts
I love this spin off series. The author does a great job of keeping the old characters in the background and bringing forward new and exciting characters. Wonderful read!
I love this spin off series. The author does a great job of keeping the old characters in the background and bringing forward new and exciting characters. Wonderful read!
January 31, 2017
Loved it
Wow, what a start to a story. I love the mystery surrounding people and all the little secrets that are hidden beneath the surface. This book is just as good as the cursed ones. I'm looking forward to swing how it all unveils.
Wow, what a start to a story. I love the mystery surrounding people and all the little secrets that are hidden beneath the surface. This book is just as good as the cursed ones. I'm looking forward to swing how it all unveils.
February 11, 2015
I love it!!! This author doesn't disappoint!!! I'm obsessed again with another series!! I loved the cursed series and now I love this series!!!
April 11, 2016
Freaking Awesome!
I loved this book! The original trilogy is great but I can tell this set is going to be even greater! Awesome job C.M. Owens!
I loved this book! The original trilogy is great but I can tell this set is going to be even greater! Awesome job C.M. Owens!
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