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Slipping the Past
Some love affairs last a lifetime…others never end.
Fifty years into the future, if you’re one of the damned, you don’t run for your life, you run to save your soul. Jocelyn Miller is wanted for crimes she committed before she was born. Homeless, blind, and out in the elements on one of the coldest nights of the year, her desperation results in a bad decision. When Jocelyn and her brother Nate rob a convenience store, Jocelyn comes face to face with her worst nightmare and greatest love, a reaper named Gabriel.
Gabriel Solaris is an Enforcer, a genetically enhanced psychic often referred to as a reaper for his ability to take souls, and he’s charged with collecting Jocelyn’s. When he finds Jocelyn outside the store, he’s sure she’s up to something illegal. Proving it isn’t necessary. He holds a warrant and it’s all he needs. But the closer Gabriel gets to Jocelyn, the more he begins to question his duty and why he believes her claims of innocence. When Jocelyn tells him she loved him once, Gabriel loses control and kisses her. Instead of taking her soul, he gives her a week to prove innocence in her past-life crimes—something he has no authority to grant.
Fifty years into the future, if you’re one of the damned, you don’t run for your life, you run to save your soul. Jocelyn Miller is wanted for crimes she committed before she was born. Homeless, blind, and out in the elements on one of the coldest nights of the year, her desperation results in a bad decision. When Jocelyn and her brother Nate rob a convenience store, Jocelyn comes face to face with her worst nightmare and greatest love, a reaper named Gabriel.
Gabriel Solaris is an Enforcer, a genetically enhanced psychic often referred to as a reaper for his ability to take souls, and he’s charged with collecting Jocelyn’s. When he finds Jocelyn outside the store, he’s sure she’s up to something illegal. Proving it isn’t necessary. He holds a warrant and it’s all he needs. But the closer Gabriel gets to Jocelyn, the more he begins to question his duty and why he believes her claims of innocence. When Jocelyn tells him she loved him once, Gabriel loses control and kisses her. Instead of taking her soul, he gives her a week to prove innocence in her past-life crimes—something he has no authority to grant.
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213 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2010
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D.L. Jackson
43 books53 followersD. L. Jackson is an award-winning author of urban fantasy, science fiction, military romance and erotic romance. She loves to incorporate crazy plot twists, comedy and the unexpected into her worlds. As a U.S. Army veteran, she naturally adores men in uniform and feels the world could always use more. She does her part by incorporating as many sexy soldiers in her novels as she can. When she isn't writing or running the roads, you can often find her online chatting with her peers and readers. Grab a cup of iced coffee, pull up your virtual chair and say hi. She loves emails and blog visits from her readers.
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July 26, 2014
**Review from Original Release**
Genre: Futuristic, Sci-Fi, Romance
Heat Level: Sensual
Length: Novel
Reviewer: Suki
Original Review Date: August 8, 2010
“Some love affairs last a lifetime…others never end."
Fifty years into the future, if you’re one of the damned, you don’t run for your life, you run to save your soul. Jocelyn Miller is wanted for crimes she committed before she was born. Homeless, blind and out in the elements on one of the coldest nights of the year, her desperation results in a bad decision. When Jocelyn and her brother Nate rob a convenience store, Jocelyn comes face to face with her worst nightmare and greatest love, a reaper named Gabriel.
Gabriel Solaris is an Enforcer, a genetically-enhanced psychic often referred to as a reaper for his ability to take souls, and he’s charged with collecting Jocelyn’s. When he finds Jocelyn outside the store, he’s sure she’s up to something illegal. Proving it isn’t necessary. He holds a warrant and it’s all he needs. But the closer Gabriel gets to Jocelyn, the more he begins to question his duty and why he believes her claims of innocence. When Jocelyn tells him she loved him once, Gabriel loses control and kisses her. Instead of taking her soul, he gives her a week to prove innocence in her past-life crimes, something he has no authority to grant”
What a wonderful, inventive, and suspenseful read. From the prologue you know you are reading a book quite different from most anything else out there. Slipping the Past takes place in the future when we as humans have learned to create super humans with extraordinary powers and how to harness the powers of those who are criminal. But what happened when all the criminals have been harnessed and you need more, you head to the past and find people whose souls have committed crimes in past lives. And that is just the beginning of this book full of twists and turns at every corner. But at the Center is a love affair that crosses the bounds of time and past lives.
Gabriel is the Enforcer Charged with finding Jocelyn, the woman he has he has always loved. But he isn’t alone and how do you prove your innocence through past lives and past crimes.
D.L. Jackson creates a world that is fascinating and asks the question how much power is too much.
Genre: Futuristic, Sci-Fi, Romance
Heat Level: Sensual
Length: Novel
Reviewer: Suki
Original Review Date: August 8, 2010
“Some love affairs last a lifetime…others never end."
Fifty years into the future, if you’re one of the damned, you don’t run for your life, you run to save your soul. Jocelyn Miller is wanted for crimes she committed before she was born. Homeless, blind and out in the elements on one of the coldest nights of the year, her desperation results in a bad decision. When Jocelyn and her brother Nate rob a convenience store, Jocelyn comes face to face with her worst nightmare and greatest love, a reaper named Gabriel.
Gabriel Solaris is an Enforcer, a genetically-enhanced psychic often referred to as a reaper for his ability to take souls, and he’s charged with collecting Jocelyn’s. When he finds Jocelyn outside the store, he’s sure she’s up to something illegal. Proving it isn’t necessary. He holds a warrant and it’s all he needs. But the closer Gabriel gets to Jocelyn, the more he begins to question his duty and why he believes her claims of innocence. When Jocelyn tells him she loved him once, Gabriel loses control and kisses her. Instead of taking her soul, he gives her a week to prove innocence in her past-life crimes, something he has no authority to grant”
What a wonderful, inventive, and suspenseful read. From the prologue you know you are reading a book quite different from most anything else out there. Slipping the Past takes place in the future when we as humans have learned to create super humans with extraordinary powers and how to harness the powers of those who are criminal. But what happened when all the criminals have been harnessed and you need more, you head to the past and find people whose souls have committed crimes in past lives. And that is just the beginning of this book full of twists and turns at every corner. But at the Center is a love affair that crosses the bounds of time and past lives.
Gabriel is the Enforcer Charged with finding Jocelyn, the woman he has he has always loved. But he isn’t alone and how do you prove your innocence through past lives and past crimes.
D.L. Jackson creates a world that is fascinating and asks the question how much power is too much.
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November 28, 2010In “Slipping the Past” DL Jackson gives a sobering view of earth 50 years into the future. It is a world where advanced technology allows mankind to harvest the souls of criminals into crystal spheres which can be used to power anything- for all eternity. A side bonus of this capability is that once the souls are removed from a body, the soul from another dying or old body can be placed into it. As a result, society goes from punishing ‘present day’ criminals to scanning and targeting newborns whose “souls” have committed crimes in a past life. On their 18th birthday “Reapers”, genetically and technically enhanced human lawman, are sent with warrants to separate these souls from their much desired bodies
This story literally hits the ground running, as we meet Jocelyn Miller and her brother Nate who’ve been hiding from Reapers for years. Reaper Gabriel Solaris is just about to reap Jocelyn’s soul when she convinces him they have known each other in the past. Gabriel is inexplicably drawn to her and believes her. He gives her 5 days to prove her innocence, putting his own soul on the block for reaping.
I have to admit I really don’t like coincidences in my stories but I went with the premise put forth that souls who have known each other in past lives, are destined to reunite again and again over time. Though the concept of harvesting soul really repulsed me it definitely drew me into the story. Gabriel is an alpha male that heated the pages. Jocelyn is appropriately spunky but still a damsel in distress. DL’s villain was particularly loathsome and the climatic scene was really too short for me. Nate is the best written character with a surprise revelation at the end. I loved the sexual tenstion between Jocelyn and Gabriel and Jocelyn’s emotional war – aching to consummate the lust she feels but wondering if that trust and vulnerability will ultimately be betrayed. My only complaint with “Slipping the Past” is I just wanted to know more details about the times and how the “reaping” system developed. No public outcry, just acceptance? I had to really get passed that in the beginning to enjoy this tale. That issue aside, DL’s setting and plot have me eagerly awaiting the next offering in this futuristic world of the Reapers.
Justine
This story literally hits the ground running, as we meet Jocelyn Miller and her brother Nate who’ve been hiding from Reapers for years. Reaper Gabriel Solaris is just about to reap Jocelyn’s soul when she convinces him they have known each other in the past. Gabriel is inexplicably drawn to her and believes her. He gives her 5 days to prove her innocence, putting his own soul on the block for reaping.
I have to admit I really don’t like coincidences in my stories but I went with the premise put forth that souls who have known each other in past lives, are destined to reunite again and again over time. Though the concept of harvesting soul really repulsed me it definitely drew me into the story. Gabriel is an alpha male that heated the pages. Jocelyn is appropriately spunky but still a damsel in distress. DL’s villain was particularly loathsome and the climatic scene was really too short for me. Nate is the best written character with a surprise revelation at the end. I loved the sexual tenstion between Jocelyn and Gabriel and Jocelyn’s emotional war – aching to consummate the lust she feels but wondering if that trust and vulnerability will ultimately be betrayed. My only complaint with “Slipping the Past” is I just wanted to know more details about the times and how the “reaping” system developed. No public outcry, just acceptance? I had to really get passed that in the beginning to enjoy this tale. That issue aside, DL’s setting and plot have me eagerly awaiting the next offering in this futuristic world of the Reapers.
Justine
September 27, 2010
Hunter’s Review
What happens when all the criminals have been caught? Well, you start arresting people for the things they did in their past lives. That is the premise in D.L. Jackson’s extraordinarily unique love story. I have to say I was completely fascinated from the first moment of the prologue. I knew I was reading something I’d never even imagined reading before.
D.L. Jackson does a wonderful job of world building so the reader feels absolutely secure that they are living in her vision and they know exactly what is going on. To me, the love story was just as important as the Science Fiction elements, and it functioned as a completely legitimate love story all on its own.
I loved Gabriel. He’s a strong, feisty, Alpha hero who made my heart flutter.
I really enjoyed this book and I’m hoping for more from this clearly multi-talented author.
5 Tea Cups!
What happens when all the criminals have been caught? Well, you start arresting people for the things they did in their past lives. That is the premise in D.L. Jackson’s extraordinarily unique love story. I have to say I was completely fascinated from the first moment of the prologue. I knew I was reading something I’d never even imagined reading before.
D.L. Jackson does a wonderful job of world building so the reader feels absolutely secure that they are living in her vision and they know exactly what is going on. To me, the love story was just as important as the Science Fiction elements, and it functioned as a completely legitimate love story all on its own.
I loved Gabriel. He’s a strong, feisty, Alpha hero who made my heart flutter.
I really enjoyed this book and I’m hoping for more from this clearly multi-talented author.
5 Tea Cups!
March 24, 2010
DL Jackson is a new author and you don't want to miss her. This is really, really good. The characters stay with you. All in all, a great new voice to the Fantasy Romance genre. Don't miss her.
July 24, 2014
"What a wonderful, inventive, and suspenseful read. From the prologue you know that you are reading a book quite different from most anything else out there. Slipping the Past takes place in the future when we as humans have learned to create super humans with extraordinary powers and how to harness the powers of those who are criminal. But what happened when all the criminals have been harnessed and you need more, you head to the past and find people whose souls have committed crimes in past lives. And that is just the beginning of this book full of twists and turns at every corner. But at the Center is a love affair that crosses the bounds of time and past lives.
Gabriel is the Enforcer Charged with finding Jocelyn, the woman he has he has always loved. But he isn't alone and how do you prove your innocence through past lives and past crimes.
D.L. Jackson creates a world that is fascinating and asks the question how much power is too much." ~Courtesy of Suki at Got Romance Reviews
Gabriel is the Enforcer Charged with finding Jocelyn, the woman he has he has always loved. But he isn't alone and how do you prove your innocence through past lives and past crimes.
D.L. Jackson creates a world that is fascinating and asks the question how much power is too much." ~Courtesy of Suki at Got Romance Reviews
August 9, 2014
Great read!!!
Very good book! Would highly recommend. Hope there is a second book!! A really great read!! Highly recommend this book!
Very good book! Would highly recommend. Hope there is a second book!! A really great read!! Highly recommend this book!
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