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Decorah Security #2
Dark Powers
From New York Times and USA Today Best-Selling Author Rebecca York. A broken agent. A desperate woman. A town where secrets kill.
Decorah Security agent Ben Walker is barely holding himself together. Haunted by a brutal undercover mission that left him with crippling PTSD—and a psychic ability he never asked for—Ben wants nothing more than to work in silence and solitude. But his next assignment comes with a complication he can’t Sage Arnold, a determined woman hell-bent on finding her kidnapped sister.
Ben doesn’t want a partner. Sage refuses to be left behind.
Their search leads them to Doncaster, Maryland—a quiet town with a rotten core. Secrets simmer beneath its surface. People vanish without warning. And something powerful and malignant stalks the shadows.
As Sage and Ben dig deeper into the darkness, their partnership sparks a fierce, unexpected attraction. But Sage is more than a distraction—she may be the only one capable of reaching the wounded man behind Ben’s walls. And Ben’s terrifying ability to read the final thoughts of murder victims may be the only thing that can save her.
If it doesn’t destroy him first.
PRAISE FOR REBECCA YORK
"Rebecca York delivers page-turning suspense." —Nora Roberts
(Rebecca York) is a real luminary of contemporary series romance —Michael Dirda, The Washington Post Book World
"A true master of intrigue." —Rave Reviews
"Rebecca York's fast-paced suspense, innovative stories and sexy characters set the standard for paranormal romantic suspense." —Ann Voss Peterson
Decorah Security agent Ben Walker is barely holding himself together. Haunted by a brutal undercover mission that left him with crippling PTSD—and a psychic ability he never asked for—Ben wants nothing more than to work in silence and solitude. But his next assignment comes with a complication he can’t Sage Arnold, a determined woman hell-bent on finding her kidnapped sister.
Ben doesn’t want a partner. Sage refuses to be left behind.
Their search leads them to Doncaster, Maryland—a quiet town with a rotten core. Secrets simmer beneath its surface. People vanish without warning. And something powerful and malignant stalks the shadows.
As Sage and Ben dig deeper into the darkness, their partnership sparks a fierce, unexpected attraction. But Sage is more than a distraction—she may be the only one capable of reaching the wounded man behind Ben’s walls. And Ben’s terrifying ability to read the final thoughts of murder victims may be the only thing that can save her.
If it doesn’t destroy him first.
PRAISE FOR REBECCA YORK
"Rebecca York delivers page-turning suspense." —Nora Roberts
(Rebecca York) is a real luminary of contemporary series romance —Michael Dirda, The Washington Post Book World
"A true master of intrigue." —Rave Reviews
"Rebecca York's fast-paced suspense, innovative stories and sexy characters set the standard for paranormal romantic suspense." —Ann Voss Peterson
233 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 27, 2012
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About the author
Rebecca York
321 books449 followersRuth Glick (born 1942) is a best-selling author of healthy cookbooks and has also written dozens of romantic suspense romance novels under the pen name Rebecca York.
Ruth earned a B.A. in American Thought and Civilization from George Washington University and an M.A. in American Studies from the University of Maryland. Although she always wanted to become a writer, Glick was convinced that her lack of spelling skills meant that her goal was unattainable. As a stay-at-home mother, she took a community college course to help her choose a career. The course made it very clear that writing was her primary interest. Glick began writing articles for newspapers and magazines, but after several years decided to try writing fiction. Her first book, a kids' science fiction book, was finally purchased by Scholastic Inc..
Since then, Glick has become a highly successful author of over 50 romantic suspense and paranormal novels. Many of her novels are published under the Harlequin Intrigue line, and in June 2003, she became one of the first authors published under Berkley's new Sensation imprint. Before 1997, she often collaborated with Eileen Buckholtz and Kathryn Jenson.
Glick also is a highly regarded author of cookbooks focusing on healthy eating. She sometimes hires trained chefs to test the recipes that she creates, and makes sure that every recipe is tested at least three times before it appears in one of her cookbooks.
Glick is the head of the Columbia Writers Workshop. She and her husband, Norman Glick, live in Columbia, Maryland, where Ruth collects rocks, and enjoys cooking, walking, reading, gardening, travel, and Mozart operas. They have two grown children, Elissa and Ethan, and two grandsons (Jesse and Leo).
Ruth earned a B.A. in American Thought and Civilization from George Washington University and an M.A. in American Studies from the University of Maryland. Although she always wanted to become a writer, Glick was convinced that her lack of spelling skills meant that her goal was unattainable. As a stay-at-home mother, she took a community college course to help her choose a career. The course made it very clear that writing was her primary interest. Glick began writing articles for newspapers and magazines, but after several years decided to try writing fiction. Her first book, a kids' science fiction book, was finally purchased by Scholastic Inc..
Since then, Glick has become a highly successful author of over 50 romantic suspense and paranormal novels. Many of her novels are published under the Harlequin Intrigue line, and in June 2003, she became one of the first authors published under Berkley's new Sensation imprint. Before 1997, she often collaborated with Eileen Buckholtz and Kathryn Jenson.
Glick also is a highly regarded author of cookbooks focusing on healthy eating. She sometimes hires trained chefs to test the recipes that she creates, and makes sure that every recipe is tested at least three times before it appears in one of her cookbooks.
Glick is the head of the Columbia Writers Workshop. She and her husband, Norman Glick, live in Columbia, Maryland, where Ruth collects rocks, and enjoys cooking, walking, reading, gardening, travel, and Mozart operas. They have two grown children, Elissa and Ethan, and two grandsons (Jesse and Leo).
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February 10, 2017
Cool to see Cole again but the ending meeh. neither said the words just only thought at different points.
May 15, 2017
GREAT STORY
Rebecca York's books are great especially the paranormal ones. Her stories are great and realistic and I very much enjoy them...
Rebecca York's books are great especially the paranormal ones. Her stories are great and realistic and I very much enjoy them...
October 5, 2018
No secrets between these two and I liked that. However, there seemed to be some inconsistencies. The reveal of the Hooded Man didn’t seem plausible and I felt it left some holes open.
June 22, 2019
Boy what a story! Sage hires Ben to find her sister. Her home town is picture perfect on the surface. Underneath not so much. The suspense is very well written and what an ending!
October 24, 2012
DARK POWERS (Decorah Security) by Rebecca York
I haven’t read anything by this author so I didn’t know what to expect. But I did read all the reviews, both pro and con and now I realized that the con reviews were the ones I should have listened to.
Sage wants to find her sister who has been missing for several days. She has spoken to the police in the town in which her sister lives and got a canned answer that she must have run away. Sage does not believe that so she hires Decorah Security Agency and gets Ben and ‘damaged’ detective with a touch more going for him than good instincts.
The characters have not been developed, their motivation to have sex was nil and did not fit in with the idea of the story. I realize that this was only somewhat longer than a novella, but it was still long enough to develop them a little more. As a matter of fact, these characters are so cardboard and bland that it was difficult to find anything about them to care about.
There were unexplained and unnecessary lectures on the town and how it was founded.
The S and M dream on Ben’s part was just creepy and Sage being so hot for him so soon just didn’t work.
The plot with the Sheriff and the town fathers just made no sense at all. This novelette ends on a dues ex machine note and with a happily ever after naturally.
I haven’t read anything by this author so I didn’t know what to expect. But I did read all the reviews, both pro and con and now I realized that the con reviews were the ones I should have listened to.
Sage wants to find her sister who has been missing for several days. She has spoken to the police in the town in which her sister lives and got a canned answer that she must have run away. Sage does not believe that so she hires Decorah Security Agency and gets Ben and ‘damaged’ detective with a touch more going for him than good instincts.
The characters have not been developed, their motivation to have sex was nil and did not fit in with the idea of the story. I realize that this was only somewhat longer than a novella, but it was still long enough to develop them a little more. As a matter of fact, these characters are so cardboard and bland that it was difficult to find anything about them to care about.
There were unexplained and unnecessary lectures on the town and how it was founded.
The S and M dream on Ben’s part was just creepy and Sage being so hot for him so soon just didn’t work.
The plot with the Sheriff and the town fathers just made no sense at all. This novelette ends on a dues ex machine note and with a happily ever after naturally.
October 20, 2012
This story was almost a DNF for me. It dragged on and there seemed to be a nonsensical plot of the town fathers that didn't connect to the primary story of Laurel's disappearance. Ben, the tortured hero, wasn't particularly believable because the presented story only eluded to why he felt broken. He seemed to have taken his experiences on the Windward too personal. I understand that his sister was killed but his guilt seemed more about the others than her which was quite odd.
The final sex scene was very disjointed because it didn't explain how/why Ben restraining Sage proved that he was the same man as he was pre-Windward. Another odd thing! And I'm sorry, duct tape is not sexy in any capacity.
It took me a week to get through the story because I didn't connect with it or it's characters at all. Unfortunately, there just wasn't enough in this story to make me want to continue with the series.
The final sex scene was very disjointed because it didn't explain how/why Ben restraining Sage proved that he was the same man as he was pre-Windward. Another odd thing! And I'm sorry, duct tape is not sexy in any capacity.
It took me a week to get through the story because I didn't connect with it or it's characters at all. Unfortunately, there just wasn't enough in this story to make me want to continue with the series.
December 29, 2012
A small town has a history of girls going missing, never to be found. Ben Walker, a Decorah Securities agent, is tortured by his past failures in an important case. He now has the chance to redeem himself and find the sister of the woman he loves. Meanwhile, Laurel, Sage's missing sister must do whatever is necessary to keep herself alive while in the hands of a deranged killer.
The story is short, so there isn't time to delve deeply into each character and give them the depth they deserve. That said, the story did move along at a good pace right through to the end.
I think it makes for a good fast read when time isn't on your side!
The story is short, so there isn't time to delve deeply into each character and give them the depth they deserve. That said, the story did move along at a good pace right through to the end.
I think it makes for a good fast read when time isn't on your side!
October 12, 2012
I knew it might not be quite 'my thing' when I tried it. Some romantic suspense books work for me, some have too much emphasis on the romance/sex scenes but the ones that tend to build more on the mystery/suspense often do work for me.
This was readable and held my interest, but I skimmed/skipped the more graphic sex scenes which tended to annoy me. I also I found the paranormal threads, which is another thing I do enjoy, somewhat underdeveloped.
Will appeal much more to romance readers, especially those that like their reading rather graphic.
This was readable and held my interest, but I skimmed/skipped the more graphic sex scenes which tended to annoy me. I also I found the paranormal threads, which is another thing I do enjoy, somewhat underdeveloped.
Will appeal much more to romance readers, especially those that like their reading rather graphic.
June 14, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. I do think however you should read book one of this series first, Dark Moon. In dark moon you meet Ben on the windward.
Ben is plagued with things he has done and witnessed in his past. He now works for Decorah security and is assigned to help Sage find her sister who has gone missing. No one in town seems to care that she is missing and the town elite try to cover it up saying she just ran away after a fight with her mother. It's a great story with lots of mystery and some romance.
Can't wait to read the next full length novel in this series!!
Ben is plagued with things he has done and witnessed in his past. He now works for Decorah security and is assigned to help Sage find her sister who has gone missing. No one in town seems to care that she is missing and the town elite try to cover it up saying she just ran away after a fight with her mother. It's a great story with lots of mystery and some romance.
Can't wait to read the next full length novel in this series!!
June 10, 2015
Just finished this wonderful steamy adventure in the 4th Book of the Decorah Security Series and loved it! It was hard to put down! Our heroine Ben has tortured himself over his past mistakes to the point that he deems he is unworthy of love. Our heroine Sage is determined to find her kidnapped sister with Ben's help and discovers that her attraction to Ben can help redeem his past mistakes. You will love this romance, suspenseful adventure!
July 30, 2013
Ms York is a creative master when it comes to unusual paranormal romance and once again she did not let her fans down.
Dark Powers opens up with hard and exciting action, that I was hooked three Lines into the book.
This story is filled will corruption, sex slaves, a sister who want to play P.I and Ben's past keep plaguing
him if a wonder if this case get solved.
The ending will make you run to the book store, but don't take my word for it read I for yourself.
Dark Powers opens up with hard and exciting action, that I was hooked three Lines into the book.
This story is filled will corruption, sex slaves, a sister who want to play P.I and Ben's past keep plaguing
him if a wonder if this case get solved.
The ending will make you run to the book store, but don't take my word for it read I for yourself.
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February 10, 2016199pgs, Desperate to find her sister, Sage Arnold turns to Decorah Security agent Ben Walker. They're in a race against time to rescue her sister from a serial killer. And their uneasy working relationship flares into hot passion as they navigate the dangerous waters of a beach town where nothing is as it seems.
November 21, 2019
It is okay.
I liked parts of the plot. I liked Sage and Ben. They have flaws, but care for it here people. The majority of the plot concerns Sage's missing sister. There is a sub-plot I thought was unnecessary. The reveal of the kidnapper seemed out of place. Still, I did like it.
I liked parts of the plot. I liked Sage and Ben. They have flaws, but care for it here people. The majority of the plot concerns Sage's missing sister. There is a sub-plot I thought was unnecessary. The reveal of the kidnapper seemed out of place. Still, I did like it.
October 19, 2012
I always like the opposite kind of paranormal, like when the hero, rather than the heroine is the psychic, so this was right up my alley. It was reasonable exciting - I didn't get super caught up in it but it kept my attention and had a bit of a twist at the end,
December 31, 2016
Oh dear. Perhaps because this is the fourth in a series but I didnt get the 'insta' stuff. I did try but have to admit that I ended up skimming which is only just slightly better than a Dnf. For that reason, unable to recommend to the normal crew.
October 22, 2012
This was ok, some parts were a little stiff and awkward. i wasn't really interested in the sex scenes.
October 24, 2012
Poorly written. The story could have been told without werewolves and time spent on a boat. Really?
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December 5, 2012Kindle free download 12/5/12.
August 12, 2013
Like this better second time.
August 27, 2013
This is a o.k. read. I didn't enjoy it like I thought I would. There was just something off with it, I can't put my finger on.
I most likely will not read the next one
I most likely will not read the next one
October 7, 2013
Good book. I'm anxious to see are there any full length novels featuring the werewolves.
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July 13, 2014
Is a great book to read
November 23, 2014
I liked this book more than I thought. The paranormal aspects seemed to be secondary to the romance and suspense.
March 9, 2015
Excellent book
March 31, 2015
Another good book. Enjoyed and you must read sages story about her sister and the guy she hires to help her find her. They fall for each other while looking.
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