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Immortal Isle #1
Set Adrift
Terric Blythe is a hybrid demon and wolf shifter whose life has largely been spent in anonymous cities, moving among people while keeping them at arm’s length. The list of those who matter to him is short, but when he cares, he does completely. He has allowed himself to love the one person who truly knows him.
Jordyn Kinsley is an achingly beautiful vampire, haunted by her past. Choices and chance brought her into a world filled with evil, tragedy, and loss. At her lowest point, she encountered Terric. She learned to trust him, her demon with the heart of a wolf.
Their anonymous life in New York made it easy for Jordyn to isolate herself. Realizing she needed a change, Terric found their new home in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The tip of Cape Cod, where paranormal beings live easily among humans, is filled with closely guarded secrets. As Jordyn begins to heal and discover her strength, it’s clear she will one day be ready to stand on her own. The wolf must decide if he will return to existing in solitude or if he will follow her lead and explore what life has to offer.
Set Adrift is a story of love and loss, of deeply abiding friendship, and of sacrifice. The Immortal Isle series will grab ahold of your heart and have you falling in love with the inhabitants of this small coastal town.
Jordyn Kinsley is an achingly beautiful vampire, haunted by her past. Choices and chance brought her into a world filled with evil, tragedy, and loss. At her lowest point, she encountered Terric. She learned to trust him, her demon with the heart of a wolf.
Their anonymous life in New York made it easy for Jordyn to isolate herself. Realizing she needed a change, Terric found their new home in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The tip of Cape Cod, where paranormal beings live easily among humans, is filled with closely guarded secrets. As Jordyn begins to heal and discover her strength, it’s clear she will one day be ready to stand on her own. The wolf must decide if he will return to existing in solitude or if he will follow her lead and explore what life has to offer.
Set Adrift is a story of love and loss, of deeply abiding friendship, and of sacrifice. The Immortal Isle series will grab ahold of your heart and have you falling in love with the inhabitants of this small coastal town.
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July 27, 2014
This was the first story in the Immortal Isle Series.....I personally fell in love with the demon known as Terric! I thought this was a very interesting and very intense story about paranormal beings of all kinds. This seemed to be the footprint of things to come and situations to look forward to in the future. I was caught in the authors trap from the beginning and continued through til the end. This ending has me hoping that the next story is being released PRONTO.....I liked the authors point of view to the story telling, I thought the story was very well developed and moved along at a nice pace. The scenes between Terric and Jordyn almost melted the wiring in my Kindle, I still think my circuit shorted out. Who knows what Terric and Kevin are gonna do?? What is going to happen to poor Devon? Is Terric going to raise him now?
I don't know DS Kenn? Are you going to become the next queen of the cliffhanger??
I really loved this story. I think the first story in a series has to be in depth. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND THIS AFFORDABLE SERIES!!
I don't know DS Kenn? Are you going to become the next queen of the cliffhanger??
I really loved this story. I think the first story in a series has to be in depth. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND THIS AFFORDABLE SERIES!!
July 22, 2014
Full of action, suspense, and passion, Set Adrift was a story I could not stop reading.The characters each had powerful and distinct personalities, and the story-line itself was so passionate and heartfelt that it drew me in. I got lost in the story as if I were living it myself! It was a phenomenal read, and I highly recommend it!
November 27, 2014
***** (5 stars) Phenomenal debut with relatable characters and a story that pulls you in
Set Adrift by D.S. Kenn is a phenomenal debut for a series and I can’t wait to read more from this author about what will happen with the characters. There are some dark moments to the story, especially in the beginning, but it is completely fitting with the characters and their development.
D.S. Kenn did a beautiful job with developing a world of demons and hybrids that is brought to life in a way that captures and holds your attention and leaves you wanting to know more about this world and the characters in it.
The main characters are Terric, a hybrid, and Jordyn, a vampire. I was immediately drawn into the relationship between these two and could easily relate to their emotions and conflicts. Even with being paranormal beings (or “otherworlders” as D.S. Kenn calls them), I could still understand where they were coming from and why they made the choices they did.
Both Terric and Jordyn have their own internal conflicts, but still consider the other person’s feelings, and you can see how they grew and changed throughout the course of the story. I loved how D.S. Kenn set things up to show the internal and external conflicts with the characters, and you understood their choices and behaviors even if you didn’t agree with them. The relationship between Terric and Jordyn was very interesting, but you could easily see the bond and connection between the two of them – the love, support, and honesty between the two of them was an integral part of the story, and was handled in a beautiful way that helped you understand and connect to the characters.
Not only do we get Terric and Jordyn’s story, but we also get an introduction to other characters in their lives and in Provincetown where they have moved to start a new life and attempt to put their pasts behind them. There is enough detail provided about the other characters and Provincetown that you get interested and want to know more, but not so much detail that it takes away from Terric and Jordyn’s story. I enjoyed the introduction of the supporting characters as well as the new relationships created between Terric and the supporting characters with the hints that there may be more to these relationships in later books.
I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the Immortal Isle series, and I would highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys the paranormal/fantasy genre. If you are looking for something that isn’t your typical paranormal story, this is it.
Set Adrift by D.S. Kenn is a phenomenal debut for a series and I can’t wait to read more from this author about what will happen with the characters. There are some dark moments to the story, especially in the beginning, but it is completely fitting with the characters and their development.
D.S. Kenn did a beautiful job with developing a world of demons and hybrids that is brought to life in a way that captures and holds your attention and leaves you wanting to know more about this world and the characters in it.
The main characters are Terric, a hybrid, and Jordyn, a vampire. I was immediately drawn into the relationship between these two and could easily relate to their emotions and conflicts. Even with being paranormal beings (or “otherworlders” as D.S. Kenn calls them), I could still understand where they were coming from and why they made the choices they did.
Both Terric and Jordyn have their own internal conflicts, but still consider the other person’s feelings, and you can see how they grew and changed throughout the course of the story. I loved how D.S. Kenn set things up to show the internal and external conflicts with the characters, and you understood their choices and behaviors even if you didn’t agree with them. The relationship between Terric and Jordyn was very interesting, but you could easily see the bond and connection between the two of them – the love, support, and honesty between the two of them was an integral part of the story, and was handled in a beautiful way that helped you understand and connect to the characters.
Not only do we get Terric and Jordyn’s story, but we also get an introduction to other characters in their lives and in Provincetown where they have moved to start a new life and attempt to put their pasts behind them. There is enough detail provided about the other characters and Provincetown that you get interested and want to know more, but not so much detail that it takes away from Terric and Jordyn’s story. I enjoyed the introduction of the supporting characters as well as the new relationships created between Terric and the supporting characters with the hints that there may be more to these relationships in later books.
I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the Immortal Isle series, and I would highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys the paranormal/fantasy genre. If you are looking for something that isn’t your typical paranormal story, this is it.
December 9, 2014
Set Adrift is the first published work of author DS Kenn. This book starts off with Terric who happens to be a hybrid demon and wolf shifter and his roommate as well as lover Jordyn who is a vampire. They move from New York to Provincetown, Massachusetts because there is a unique community in Massachusetts where the paranormal community lives alongside human community both having knowledge and respect for the other half. Terric and Jordyn have a special relationship, Terric found her when she had lost everything and everyone that mattered to her and decided help her and take care of her. He feels protective of her because of her past and the tragedy that she has gone through. He feels that a fresh start in this unique community will be just what she needs. And he is right; the move helps her, so much so that she moves out and on her own for the first time since they have been together. Jordyn hopes that Terric can find happiness himself, just as she is, now that he no longer has to take care of her. Terric has to decide if he wants to live in solitude or confront the feelings he feels when he has repeat chance meetings with a person from this new town.
I usually have a hard time reading paranormal books; it really has to be something special for me to get into a book in the paranormal category. That being said, this is one of those special books that I really enjoyed. I think that it is a really lovey story with characters that you can’t help but love and feel invested in. Terric and Jordyn have the most complicated, unique relationship that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. It really was amazing to read about it, and not once did I ever feel board with it. The way they care about each other is special and really make this book unique. Not to mention the surprise budding relationship between Terric and his new love interest at the end (and yes, I am leaving the name out to avoid any spoilers). This book is so well written and draws you in so fast that I blew through it without even realizing that it was happening. A great book that I would highly recommend to anyone and I can’t wait to see what Kenn comes up with next!
I usually have a hard time reading paranormal books; it really has to be something special for me to get into a book in the paranormal category. That being said, this is one of those special books that I really enjoyed. I think that it is a really lovey story with characters that you can’t help but love and feel invested in. Terric and Jordyn have the most complicated, unique relationship that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. It really was amazing to read about it, and not once did I ever feel board with it. The way they care about each other is special and really make this book unique. Not to mention the surprise budding relationship between Terric and his new love interest at the end (and yes, I am leaving the name out to avoid any spoilers). This book is so well written and draws you in so fast that I blew through it without even realizing that it was happening. A great book that I would highly recommend to anyone and I can’t wait to see what Kenn comes up with next!
October 29, 2014
Overall Rating: 4 Rockin’ ★★★★
This is the first book in the Immortal Isle series by author D. S. Kenn and it also her first published work. This is about a community of others that live together in harmony with their surrounding habitat and sympathetic humans. Jerric and Jordyn share their lives with each other and it is because of his need to save Jordyn that they have moved to Provincetown. This is the beginning of their story and the journey that they embarked on together, he to find what gave his life and she to reclaim her life.
Jerric is a hybrid demon wolf-shifter and Jordyn is a vampire. He rescued Jordyn after her mate had gone berserk and killed their child and her parents. She had begged for him to end her life, but he had recognized what she could become. He had moved them from New York to Provincetown because he was losing her, she was fading away. Jerric finds a job and is hired to run the day to day operations of a club that accommodated both others and humans. This move and the job will allow him to take care of his Jordyn.
Will they both find what they are looking for? Can the past be healed and these two tortured souls find their HEA? Both characters are strong and the storyline is truly unique.
Hero: Terric Blythe 4 stars
Heroine: Jordyn Kinsley 4 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Steam level: 4 stars
Cliffhanger: Yes
Would I recommend this book: Yes! This is an incredible paranormal read with a hot sex male, sizzling sex and action packed drama. A book that you will not want to miss reading!
Would I recommend this author: Yes! It is unbelievable that this is a first time author! I cannot wait to read the next book published in this series.
***Received an ARC of this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review***
Set Adrift
DS Kenn
This is the first book in the Immortal Isle series by author D. S. Kenn and it also her first published work. This is about a community of others that live together in harmony with their surrounding habitat and sympathetic humans. Jerric and Jordyn share their lives with each other and it is because of his need to save Jordyn that they have moved to Provincetown. This is the beginning of their story and the journey that they embarked on together, he to find what gave his life and she to reclaim her life.
Jerric is a hybrid demon wolf-shifter and Jordyn is a vampire. He rescued Jordyn after her mate had gone berserk and killed their child and her parents. She had begged for him to end her life, but he had recognized what she could become. He had moved them from New York to Provincetown because he was losing her, she was fading away. Jerric finds a job and is hired to run the day to day operations of a club that accommodated both others and humans. This move and the job will allow him to take care of his Jordyn.
Will they both find what they are looking for? Can the past be healed and these two tortured souls find their HEA? Both characters are strong and the storyline is truly unique.
Hero: Terric Blythe 4 stars
Heroine: Jordyn Kinsley 4 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Steam level: 4 stars
Cliffhanger: Yes
Would I recommend this book: Yes! This is an incredible paranormal read with a hot sex male, sizzling sex and action packed drama. A book that you will not want to miss reading!
Would I recommend this author: Yes! It is unbelievable that this is a first time author! I cannot wait to read the next book published in this series.
***Received an ARC of this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review***
Set Adrift
DS Kenn
August 11, 2014
It's not very often that a book that I read can make me cry and I'm not talking about a tear here and there. I'm talking about a deep down ugly cry that has my nose stuffed and my eyes puffy. It was a good thing that I had recently bought a supply of Puffs tissues and had them at hand.
Set Adrift, what can I say other than I loved this story and I can't wait for the next one. I loved Terric and Jordyn. Terric is a demon/wolf shifter and Jordyn is a vampire. While I found this story very dark. Dark being there is alot of pain in this book. Jordyn at first needs the pain to cope with her past and Terric is the one that gives her that, but the more Jordyn starts to heal a bit the sadder this story became.
And then you have Devon... I don't know what's going to become of him but I can't wait to read more. He's an interesting teen.
If you haven't read this then I hightly recommend you do. Bring on Book 2.
Set Adrift, what can I say other than I loved this story and I can't wait for the next one. I loved Terric and Jordyn. Terric is a demon/wolf shifter and Jordyn is a vampire. While I found this story very dark. Dark being there is alot of pain in this book. Jordyn at first needs the pain to cope with her past and Terric is the one that gives her that, but the more Jordyn starts to heal a bit the sadder this story became.
And then you have Devon... I don't know what's going to become of him but I can't wait to read more. He's an interesting teen.
If you haven't read this then I hightly recommend you do. Bring on Book 2.
August 26, 2014
Imagine a world where the town vet just might be an animal too, the man who lives in the lighthouse much older than he seems, and the bartender at your favorite bar is definitely more than meets the eye. Set Adrift is a fantastic introduction to what is sure to be an equally fantastic series that I can not wait to get immersed in. In this book you will meet and fall in love with several troubled and quite sexy paranormal characters, while learning about the world DS Kenn has created- a world where otherworlders (paranormal types)live right alongside the humans of the Immortal Isle.
September 25, 2014
Absolutely loved this book!
I was immediately drawn into the world of DS Kenn.
I couldn't help but fall In love with Terric and Jordy.
What affected me most was the connection between them. The friendship, love, and honesty.
Their relationship buries itself in your heart and holds on tight.
DS did an awesome job introducing us to the inhabitants of the little town, giving us just enough of a taste to leave us wanting more.
I can't wait to see where Terric's path leads and I am excited to follow the others on their journey also.
I was immediately drawn into the world of DS Kenn.
I couldn't help but fall In love with Terric and Jordy.
What affected me most was the connection between them. The friendship, love, and honesty.
Their relationship buries itself in your heart and holds on tight.
DS did an awesome job introducing us to the inhabitants of the little town, giving us just enough of a taste to leave us wanting more.
I can't wait to see where Terric's path leads and I am excited to follow the others on their journey also.
September 7, 2014
My biggest complaint is that it ended too soon...I didn't want it to end! Set Adrift grabs you and pulls you into a world where humans and otherworlders live side by side, a place where you fall in love with every character and their story. You will not want to put this book down. I'm ready for part two!!
July 26, 2014
I loved all the characters and the setting of this book, and it takes you on one helluva ride. Watching Terric become who he's meant to be with Kevin, was a beautiful thing. If you love paranormals or "otherworlders" as D.S. Kenn calls them, you will really enjoy this book!
January 25, 2015
Set Adrift is about a demon by the name of Terric Blythe and a vampire by the name of Jordyn Kinsley. While I absolutely love paranormal books of every kind, when I first started reading the book I was wondering if I would be interested in this particular novel. With that said, after I got into the first 5 percent of the book, I was absolutely hooked. The detail and the depth that DS Kenn had put into each character as well as the backstory that was given had drawn me further into the story.
Set Adrift admittedly is a bit dark but very fitting for what is going on and what has happened in each of the characters lives. The plot was original and refreshing, the characters were detailed and had many different layers to them, and there were so many turns that it kept you on the edge of your seat wondering what was going to happen next. This is a story about growth, life, love, different types of dynamics in different relationships and how everyone has the strength within them to continue on; especially if it’s nurtured. I would definitely recommend this novel and can’t wait to read the next in the series.
Set Adrift admittedly is a bit dark but very fitting for what is going on and what has happened in each of the characters lives. The plot was original and refreshing, the characters were detailed and had many different layers to them, and there were so many turns that it kept you on the edge of your seat wondering what was going to happen next. This is a story about growth, life, love, different types of dynamics in different relationships and how everyone has the strength within them to continue on; especially if it’s nurtured. I would definitely recommend this novel and can’t wait to read the next in the series.
January 7, 2019
The author of this is a good friend of mine, and it's because of that and the conversations we have had about this book, that I'm not giving it a 3. This book didn't feel finished to me, but that's because the author intends to continue with it and make it into a series, and so I will change my review to reflect that once I have rwsd another
February 19, 2016
I had the distinct honor of being a beta reader for the always amazing Ds Kenn. And even on a re-read, the details didn't get boring, as some can often do. Heck, my own writing gets boring when I try to edit, yet I've read Set Adift twice now. The characters are truly believable and you can understand their motivations and emotions.
When Terric and Jordyn were left without the anchor in each other that they'd had for so long, I really felt the turmoil, the feelings that were driving both of them. This is a great read, and I can't wait to read the rest in the series, as I'm sure I'll grow to love the entire cast of characters as much as I do Terric, and want to learn so much more about all of them and the way the paths of their lives branch and intersect.
That yearning to learn more is the hallmark of a great book to me, a great author, and Immortal Isles fits in nicely with my "Keepers" bookshelf lists.
When Terric and Jordyn were left without the anchor in each other that they'd had for so long, I really felt the turmoil, the feelings that were driving both of them. This is a great read, and I can't wait to read the rest in the series, as I'm sure I'll grow to love the entire cast of characters as much as I do Terric, and want to learn so much more about all of them and the way the paths of their lives branch and intersect.
That yearning to learn more is the hallmark of a great book to me, a great author, and Immortal Isles fits in nicely with my "Keepers" bookshelf lists.
July 25, 2016
Excellent. Beautifully complicated and fascinating story.
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