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This is a standalone Scars of the Wraiths.
MAX
Feelings are a luxury I can’t afford. Hidden behind a shield of quiet placidity, I keep my secret safe from those who’d use it against me. Until him—the tatted up, self-centered Scar assassin hired to protect me.
He takes pleasure in tormenting me, chipping away at my defenses as if I’m a toy to be played with. I hate that he continuously reminds me that I’m nothing more than a job. I hate that my body responds to his touch. I hate him.
JASPER
I’m not a good guy and I don’t pretend to be. Condemn me if you want, I don’t give a fuck. You’re nothing to me. No one is … except her—Max. She’s my target. And I was hired to do a hell of a lot more than protect her … I was hired to kill her.
It should’ve been simple, but it was complicated as hell.
Scars: Immortal warriors with capabilities derived from the senses: Trackers, Sounders, Healers, Tasters, Visionaries, and the rare Reflectors. They each have what is known as an Ink, a tattoo that can be called life.
Series:
Stygian" (Scars of the Wraith, Book 1)
Tyrant (Scars of the Wraiths, Book 2) Coming March 7th
MAX
Feelings are a luxury I can’t afford. Hidden behind a shield of quiet placidity, I keep my secret safe from those who’d use it against me. Until him—the tatted up, self-centered Scar assassin hired to protect me.
He takes pleasure in tormenting me, chipping away at my defenses as if I’m a toy to be played with. I hate that he continuously reminds me that I’m nothing more than a job. I hate that my body responds to his touch. I hate him.
JASPER
I’m not a good guy and I don’t pretend to be. Condemn me if you want, I don’t give a fuck. You’re nothing to me. No one is … except her—Max. She’s my target. And I was hired to do a hell of a lot more than protect her … I was hired to kill her.
It should’ve been simple, but it was complicated as hell.
Scars: Immortal warriors with capabilities derived from the senses: Trackers, Sounders, Healers, Tasters, Visionaries, and the rare Reflectors. They each have what is known as an Ink, a tattoo that can be called life.
Series:
Stygian" (Scars of the Wraith, Book 1)
Tyrant (Scars of the Wraiths, Book 2) Coming March 7th
186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 6, 2015
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Nashoda Rose
26 books4,163 followers New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Nashoda Rose lives outside of Toronto, where she enjoys hiking with her dogs and spending time with her Gyspy Vanner horse. Nash has a passion for fierce, over-protective men, damaged characters, and unbridled love stories. Her work is published in multiple languages across the world.
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July 15, 2015
5 Stars
Having read Nashoda's entire back list, it's safe to say that she has this incredible ability to completely suck you into her stories in just one short chapter. And then she'll keep you glued to the pages, at the edge of your seat, with a quick paced plot that's as sexy as it is entertaining. When I found out that she'll be releasing a new PNR book, I jumped at the chance to read it, because let's be honest, I'll read anything she writes. But I also love PNR; it was the genre that first got me into reading, so I hold a special place in my heart for it. In her other books, Nashoda has given us her dark and gritty effortlessly, and now she can safely scratch PNR off her list, because she has a new fan in me.
You really don't get eased into the story at all. Nope. You get thrown right into the deep end. And good luck putting it down after that.
Jasper Kyelin is an asshole. He's also a ruthless assassin Scar known for his ability to kill first and ask questions later. His past makes sure he drowns out any feeling that may tie him down, and his present is filled with meaningless women and violence.
Max is hiding; hiding from an evil that turned her life upside down when she was just 10 years old and forever left a scar on her body and soul. She's also hiding behind a shield of placidity. But she's not quite the shy little mouse that she comes across as being. Beneath her indestructible shield is a woman that has a fierce heart and backbone to boot. Neither one of them know what hit them when Jasper is hired to protect Max from an evil force that's after her...
One of the biggest things that will differentiate a great PNR series from a mediocre one is world building. And Scars of Wraith introduces the reader to an incredibly unique word with a rich and vivid world building. At first I felt like I was jumping into a book that read like it should have had a predecessor. I was wondering if perhaps I missed a novella or something that had first introduced us to the Scars. I later learned that this was originally a series that is no longer published and has since been re-written. However, I can tell you that by the end of the book every loose end and question is explained.
Now there's one thing Nashoda knows how to do, and that's give us a super sexy asshole. Because let me tell you, Jasper was that in spades. I couldn't get enough of him. He was mercurial, cocky, and you didn't know whether he'd insult you one moment or come onto you the next. Gawd. It was delicious.
The sexual tension between Jasper and Max was so hot it was almost unbearable. The author really makes it stretch and burn. So that when the two of them come together? It was an explosion of nuclear proportions.
I loved the constant banter between Jasper and Max. Max, although with demons of her own, still managed to give as good as she got. She really made Jasper work for it at times. Their relationship was definitely no smooth sailing with the hidden secrets they both had. But it certainly made for one action packed read.
I loved that both of the MC were strong characters but with an endearing vulnerability to them. It just made me fall for them all the more.
The world of the Scars is definitely unlike anything I've read before, and I'm so hooked. I loved it from start to finish. It made me laugh, it made me swoon, it made me pant, and it made my heart pound. It was everything I love about a great PNR series and I sincerely hope we'll get more books in it soon. Especially for Xamien and Guise.
If you're a fan of sexy PNR, then you definitely don't want to miss out on this one. And if you've loved Nashoda's previous books, then you'll definitely enjoy this one. I can't recommend it enough. It was a perfect combination of rich world building, sexy romance, and action.
ARC courtesy of author via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
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...we were all a product of our past; it was just how we lived with what we experienced that shaped us into who we became.
Having read Nashoda's entire back list, it's safe to say that she has this incredible ability to completely suck you into her stories in just one short chapter. And then she'll keep you glued to the pages, at the edge of your seat, with a quick paced plot that's as sexy as it is entertaining. When I found out that she'll be releasing a new PNR book, I jumped at the chance to read it, because let's be honest, I'll read anything she writes. But I also love PNR; it was the genre that first got me into reading, so I hold a special place in my heart for it. In her other books, Nashoda has given us her dark and gritty effortlessly, and now she can safely scratch PNR off her list, because she has a new fan in me.
I stared up at the bright stars and they twinkled as if they were laughing at me.
I closed my eyes. Then coldness descended and sank into my heart.
You really don't get eased into the story at all. Nope. You get thrown right into the deep end. And good luck putting it down after that.
Jasper Kyelin is an asshole. He's also a ruthless assassin Scar known for his ability to kill first and ask questions later. His past makes sure he drowns out any feeling that may tie him down, and his present is filled with meaningless women and violence.
Max is hiding; hiding from an evil that turned her life upside down when she was just 10 years old and forever left a scar on her body and soul. She's also hiding behind a shield of placidity. But she's not quite the shy little mouse that she comes across as being. Beneath her indestructible shield is a woman that has a fierce heart and backbone to boot. Neither one of them know what hit them when Jasper is hired to protect Max from an evil force that's after her...
One of the biggest things that will differentiate a great PNR series from a mediocre one is world building. And Scars of Wraith introduces the reader to an incredibly unique word with a rich and vivid world building. At first I felt like I was jumping into a book that read like it should have had a predecessor. I was wondering if perhaps I missed a novella or something that had first introduced us to the Scars. I later learned that this was originally a series that is no longer published and has since been re-written. However, I can tell you that by the end of the book every loose end and question is explained.
Now there's one thing Nashoda knows how to do, and that's give us a super sexy asshole. Because let me tell you, Jasper was that in spades. I couldn't get enough of him. He was mercurial, cocky, and you didn't know whether he'd insult you one moment or come onto you the next. Gawd. It was delicious.
The sexual tension between Jasper and Max was so hot it was almost unbearable. The author really makes it stretch and burn. So that when the two of them come together? It was an explosion of nuclear proportions.
She raised her chin a bit. "I know."
I looked away for a second and said quietly, "Don't hate me in the morning."
I loved the constant banter between Jasper and Max. Max, although with demons of her own, still managed to give as good as she got. She really made Jasper work for it at times. Their relationship was definitely no smooth sailing with the hidden secrets they both had. But it certainly made for one action packed read.
I loved that both of the MC were strong characters but with an endearing vulnerability to them. It just made me fall for them all the more.
The world of the Scars is definitely unlike anything I've read before, and I'm so hooked. I loved it from start to finish. It made me laugh, it made me swoon, it made me pant, and it made my heart pound. It was everything I love about a great PNR series and I sincerely hope we'll get more books in it soon. Especially for Xamien and Guise.
If you're a fan of sexy PNR, then you definitely don't want to miss out on this one. And if you've loved Nashoda's previous books, then you'll definitely enjoy this one. I can't recommend it enough. It was a perfect combination of rich world building, sexy romance, and action.
ARC courtesy of author via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
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February 23, 2015
5 stars
First off I really have to say, this has got to be one of my favorite covers by far, there is just something that called to me from the very first time I saw it; leaving me completely captivated. I'm even more excited to say that it isn't just a beautiful cover, but the story was equally captivating from the beginning to the very end.
Don't mistake her quietness for weakness...
Don't mistake her withdrawnness for fear...
Don't mistake her placidity for obedience...
For Max may be small but she is fierce, stronger than any warrior out there for what she has survived is more than anyone should ever have had to bear. And all because of a gift that is hers to protect a secret she is forced to keep ... She needs it all her shields, her numbness and her concentration, because she can never be found and never be forced to heal...
That all changes the moment that Jasper barges in on her after one of her episodes, being a Sounder, he can hear her pain and suffering but nothing prepared him for the spark in her eye, willing to fight him by any means necessary. He's doesn't hide the fact that he is a ruthless-asshole, willing to do the job few are capable to do, so when he gets the assignment to watch over the girl and keep her out of reach from an ancient Tracker scar, he jumps at the chance. Not willing to let any one else close to her, allowing his obsession with the girl to drive his need.
Max finds her carefully constructed walls begin to crack, her peace and control gone every time he opens his mouth challenging her, pulling a reaction right out of her. After all these years, why him...why is it Jasper who awakens the parts of her she believed to be dead inside?!? But what she realizes she isn't the only one with a damaged past and in some fucked up reason fate brought them together...
But fate has a twisted sense of humor, because now that they have each other, everything is being thrown their way to tear them apart ...
Take is a paranormal read, with a strong willed sassy heroine and a domineering broken warrior. I LOVED it, hooked from the very first page. I for one mistook Max for something she wasn't and had so much respect for her. Jasper was a little bit harder to get a full read on, as his intentions were believed to be one but we find out he was only really trying to convince himself. The sarcastic banter, the promises of sexual retribution and punishment, made this action packed paranormal read all the more great. The terminology as in any paranormal series is always something new to get used to but it isn't so far fetched of an idea, making me forget at times that it is a paranormal read. I am hooked and I am ready for more, glad to say there is a whole lot more coming!
A special request: Does anyone have the author's Senses series, it is no longer published but would really love to read it, if you know where I can find it, please let me know! Thank you :))
ARC kindly provided by the author, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
***Quotes above are taken from the ARC version of the book and may differ upon publication.
"Flawless. Bright. And fuckin’ beautiful."
First off I really have to say, this has got to be one of my favorite covers by far, there is just something that called to me from the very first time I saw it; leaving me completely captivated. I'm even more excited to say that it isn't just a beautiful cover, but the story was equally captivating from the beginning to the very end.
Don't mistake her quietness for weakness...
Don't mistake her withdrawnness for fear...
Don't mistake her placidity for obedience...
with my freedom came the nightmares as I began to thaw and crawl out of the darkness. I fought it. I wanted to remain numb and alone.
Without questions.
Without answers.
For Max may be small but she is fierce, stronger than any warrior out there for what she has survived is more than anyone should ever have had to bear. And all because of a gift that is hers to protect a secret she is forced to keep ... She needs it all her shields, her numbness and her concentration, because she can never be found and never be forced to heal...
That all changes the moment that Jasper barges in on her after one of her episodes, being a Sounder, he can hear her pain and suffering but nothing prepared him for the spark in her eye, willing to fight him by any means necessary. He's doesn't hide the fact that he is a ruthless-asshole, willing to do the job few are capable to do, so when he gets the assignment to watch over the girl and keep her out of reach from an ancient Tracker scar, he jumps at the chance. Not willing to let any one else close to her, allowing his obsession with the girl to drive his need.
“Yeah, I saw the scars. Don’t give a fuck either. Means you have a story is all. One I plan on reading while sinking between your thighs.”
Max finds her carefully constructed walls begin to crack, her peace and control gone every time he opens his mouth challenging her, pulling a reaction right out of her. After all these years, why him...why is it Jasper who awakens the parts of her she believed to be dead inside?!? But what she realizes she isn't the only one with a damaged past and in some fucked up reason fate brought them together...
“My heart is yours, sunshine...Never knew I had one until you. It lost its beat a long time ago when I lost myself. I never thought it would beat again—until you.”
But fate has a twisted sense of humor, because now that they have each other, everything is being thrown their way to tear them apart ...
“Jasper, love me, protect me, but let me love you and protect you, too.”
Take is a paranormal read, with a strong willed sassy heroine and a domineering broken warrior. I LOVED it, hooked from the very first page. I for one mistook Max for something she wasn't and had so much respect for her. Jasper was a little bit harder to get a full read on, as his intentions were believed to be one but we find out he was only really trying to convince himself. The sarcastic banter, the promises of sexual retribution and punishment, made this action packed paranormal read all the more great. The terminology as in any paranormal series is always something new to get used to but it isn't so far fetched of an idea, making me forget at times that it is a paranormal read. I am hooked and I am ready for more, glad to say there is a whole lot more coming!
A special request: Does anyone have the author's Senses series, it is no longer published but would really love to read it, if you know where I can find it, please let me know! Thank you :))
ARC kindly provided by the author, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
***Quotes above are taken from the ARC version of the book and may differ upon publication.
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February 14, 2015DNF...
I’m a romance fan and I love a good paranormal but for some reason gifting a dictionary at the beginning instead of explaining stuff throughout the story just didn’t work for me.
I was left utterly confused and frustrated by the plot and delivery. You know it’s bad when you have to ask friend to simplify story so you can try again because you’re just not getting it and/or connecting.
Overall, this is probably a case of it’s not you it’s me because I do like this author’s work and I love a great paranormal.
*ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review*
May 8, 2015
5 LOVIN' Jasper Stars
"I didn’t think either of us expected it. Nothing could have prepared me to be taken by him with a power that didn’t just grab me— it changed me."
Take (Scars of the Wraiths) is a spectacular blend of romance, action, and paranormal pleasure! Nashoda Rose offers two amazing main characters with depth, heart, and double dose of power!
MAX
Max is a healer. She has survived torture and now lives under the radar in hopes of never being found. She is terrified that her captor Drake, one of the original Scars, would find her and use her healing abilities again. Her life changes when Jasper shows up in her bathroom.
JASPER
Jasper is an assassin. He is a bad boy with a take no prisoner attitude. He is the finest of male specimens and he makes no qualms about it. When it is discovered that Max is in danger, Jasper is hired to protect her. Jasper is attracted to Max. As soon as he accepted the job, he began to watch her. Jasper has never had a hard time breaking down a woman. But Max won't let anyone in.
"I was good at breaking boundaries, rules and whatever else. Living my way of life there was no time for personal bullshit. Mine was locked down so tight, not even a Scar Reflector could reach my secrets."-Jasper
Jasper doesn't waste anytime revealing his attraction to Max. Despite her best efforts, she can't help but reciprocate.
"Jasper Kyelin was an overbearing, morally deficient asshole. But for that one moment when his lips took mine, he made me his. And for the first time, I felt wanted and beautiful. Then he groaned. And the sound broke through my moment of vulnerability."-Max
Max and Jasper take off and escape their would be captors. Jasper continues to pursue Max.
Both main characters have faced pain in their past. Despite their obvious differences, they are actually identical souls searching for solace.
"Because we were all a product of our past; it was just how we lived with what we experienced that shaped us into who we became."-Max
Jasper works hard to tear down her walls. He uses every form of verbal banter to rile her up and pull her out of her submissive spirit.
"This was the only place both of us could let go and she had yet to learn that. I had to push her until she broke, not to hurt her, but to set her free."-Jasper
As Jasper is unraveling Max, he himself begins to recognize the depth of his feelings for her. The emptiness that he has been pushing down for so many years. Max awakens something in him.
"I was just feeling emotions I shouldn’t and had to get my shit together. My edges were peeling away and she was under my skin so tight I couldn’t breathe without her."-Jasper
Jasper weaves his way around Max's heart. She lays down the walls and lets him in. Not everything is as it seems. When the secrets are revealed, Max is devastated.
"Maybe this time it wasn’t physical wounds, but this was worse. Jasper had reeled me in, made me feel safe and strong, and alive before he cast me out into an ocean of starving sharks."-Max
There were multiple twists and turns in this story. The secondary characters were interesting and enhanced my enjoyment of this world. As for my favorite aspect, Jasper and Max! They are beautiful together. Individually they are strong and courageous! Together they are unstoppable!
Overall, Take dazzled my eyes with its text and the visuals it evoked. The passion between Max and Jasper was like an inferno. The depth of the characterization kept me invested in their story. The gritty and raw aspect of the story kept the plot grounded. The paranormal aspect of the story felt so natural. I was able to immerse myself into this world and live there. I will remember this story for a long time. I will be looking for more in this series therefore, I highly recommend this read.
“You’re the stars that burn away the darkness, Max. That’s what it feels like when I’m with you. Like I’m all lit up inside with brilliant specks of light. And when I touch you, it’s like I’ve grabbed one out of the sky and I’m holding it in my hand. Flawless. Bright. And beautiful.”-Jasper
Thanks to my buddies at Turning Pages at Midnight for another amazing BR!!!!
"I didn’t think either of us expected it. Nothing could have prepared me to be taken by him with a power that didn’t just grab me— it changed me."
Take (Scars of the Wraiths) is a spectacular blend of romance, action, and paranormal pleasure! Nashoda Rose offers two amazing main characters with depth, heart, and double dose of power!
MAX
Max is a healer. She has survived torture and now lives under the radar in hopes of never being found. She is terrified that her captor Drake, one of the original Scars, would find her and use her healing abilities again. Her life changes when Jasper shows up in her bathroom.
JASPER
Jasper is an assassin. He is a bad boy with a take no prisoner attitude. He is the finest of male specimens and he makes no qualms about it. When it is discovered that Max is in danger, Jasper is hired to protect her. Jasper is attracted to Max. As soon as he accepted the job, he began to watch her. Jasper has never had a hard time breaking down a woman. But Max won't let anyone in.
"I was good at breaking boundaries, rules and whatever else. Living my way of life there was no time for personal bullshit. Mine was locked down so tight, not even a Scar Reflector could reach my secrets."-Jasper
Jasper doesn't waste anytime revealing his attraction to Max. Despite her best efforts, she can't help but reciprocate.
"Jasper Kyelin was an overbearing, morally deficient asshole. But for that one moment when his lips took mine, he made me his. And for the first time, I felt wanted and beautiful. Then he groaned. And the sound broke through my moment of vulnerability."-Max
Max and Jasper take off and escape their would be captors. Jasper continues to pursue Max.
Both main characters have faced pain in their past. Despite their obvious differences, they are actually identical souls searching for solace.
"Because we were all a product of our past; it was just how we lived with what we experienced that shaped us into who we became."-Max
Jasper works hard to tear down her walls. He uses every form of verbal banter to rile her up and pull her out of her submissive spirit.
"This was the only place both of us could let go and she had yet to learn that. I had to push her until she broke, not to hurt her, but to set her free."-Jasper
As Jasper is unraveling Max, he himself begins to recognize the depth of his feelings for her. The emptiness that he has been pushing down for so many years. Max awakens something in him.
"I was just feeling emotions I shouldn’t and had to get my shit together. My edges were peeling away and she was under my skin so tight I couldn’t breathe without her."-Jasper
Jasper weaves his way around Max's heart. She lays down the walls and lets him in. Not everything is as it seems. When the secrets are revealed, Max is devastated.
"Maybe this time it wasn’t physical wounds, but this was worse. Jasper had reeled me in, made me feel safe and strong, and alive before he cast me out into an ocean of starving sharks."-Max
There were multiple twists and turns in this story. The secondary characters were interesting and enhanced my enjoyment of this world. As for my favorite aspect, Jasper and Max! They are beautiful together. Individually they are strong and courageous! Together they are unstoppable!
Overall, Take dazzled my eyes with its text and the visuals it evoked. The passion between Max and Jasper was like an inferno. The depth of the characterization kept me invested in their story. The gritty and raw aspect of the story kept the plot grounded. The paranormal aspect of the story felt so natural. I was able to immerse myself into this world and live there. I will remember this story for a long time. I will be looking for more in this series therefore, I highly recommend this read.
“You’re the stars that burn away the darkness, Max. That’s what it feels like when I’m with you. Like I’m all lit up inside with brilliant specks of light. And when I touch you, it’s like I’ve grabbed one out of the sky and I’m holding it in my hand. Flawless. Bright. And beautiful.”-Jasper
Thanks to my buddies at Turning Pages at Midnight for another amazing BR!!!!
February 13, 2015
3 Stars!
I think when I saw the two page glossary of terms I should have backed away slowly.
Because pretty much from page 1, I was like
Grits
Lilac
Long Necks
Maite
Pests
Sublymns
Talde
Taldeburu
Wraiths
I have no idea what's going on...
My puny brain can't handle that much thought. I need simple.
I never really understood the CWO - Center World Order.
I never really felt the connection between Max and Jasper.
INSTA-LUST!
I should just stay away from paranormal....unless they involve cute cuddly male cats!
This one just wasn't for me...personally! I think if you're a fan of Nashoda Rose (as I am) and paranormal (as I am not) then you will like this one!
I think when I saw the two page glossary of terms I should have backed away slowly.
Because pretty much from page 1, I was like
Grits
Lilac
Long Necks
Maite
Pests
Sublymns
Talde
Taldeburu
Wraiths
I have no idea what's going on...
My puny brain can't handle that much thought. I need simple.
I never really understood the CWO - Center World Order.
I never really felt the connection between Max and Jasper.
INSTA-LUST!
I should just stay away from paranormal....unless they involve cute cuddly male cats!
This one just wasn't for me...personally! I think if you're a fan of Nashoda Rose (as I am) and paranormal (as I am not) then you will like this one!
February 23, 2015
****4.5 Healing Stars****
(Arc courtesy of Netgalley)
(BR with Mel)
This book was PNR perfection to me, I enjoyed every single minute of this story in a way I didn't think it was possible. Jasper owned my heart the minute he opened his mouth and I want to be his Angel forever....
Max and Jasper live in a dangerous world; one where they must always be ready to fight to protect themselves. Both have lived a life of pain and loss and ever since they met the bond is too strong to ignore. Max has a powerful healing gift, one that if fallen into the wrong hands could mean the destruction of their race. Jasper is a contract assassin who has been put on charge of watching Max, he's an asshole and doesn't apologize for it and I loved him even more because of it . Max has been numbed for years so she's terrified of the intensity of her feelings and the reaction of her body anytime she's next to Jasper and he is paralyzed by the fierce need to protect her. Their love was something so powerful that I was almost blinded by it, so intense, so pure, so completely memorable.
"You're the stars that burn away the darkness. -Jasper
This author completely blew me away with her ability to create such a breathtaking setting where fantasy and romance take you on a beautiful journey that you wish it would never end.
(Arc courtesy of Netgalley)
(BR with Mel)
This book was PNR perfection to me, I enjoyed every single minute of this story in a way I didn't think it was possible. Jasper owned my heart the minute he opened his mouth and I want to be his Angel forever....
Max and Jasper live in a dangerous world; one where they must always be ready to fight to protect themselves. Both have lived a life of pain and loss and ever since they met the bond is too strong to ignore. Max has a powerful healing gift, one that if fallen into the wrong hands could mean the destruction of their race. Jasper is a contract assassin who has been put on charge of watching Max, he's an asshole and doesn't apologize for it and I loved him even more because of it . Max has been numbed for years so she's terrified of the intensity of her feelings and the reaction of her body anytime she's next to Jasper and he is paralyzed by the fierce need to protect her. Their love was something so powerful that I was almost blinded by it, so intense, so pure, so completely memorable.
"You're the stars that burn away the darkness. -Jasper
This author completely blew me away with her ability to create such a breathtaking setting where fantasy and romance take you on a beautiful journey that you wish it would never end.
August 11, 2017
Is it February 23rd yet?? Hitman/EroticaParanormal say what?! Bring it....
The moment I saw this book was about hitman/erotica/paranormal?? I knew this book was for me.
It sure didn't disappoint. I wasn't sure what to expect but from the beginning I was hooked. The fact that is written on both POV makes this story so much interesting. Jasper had a sad past that made him a cold blooded hitman.
This book opens up with Jasper's past and I tell you I was hurting for him and I instantly loved him.
Max had a horrible and sad past too that she kept to herself and guarded from everyone. This past made her strong and I really love a strong female heroine.
The story captures you because Jasper is a badass, HOT, and cocky killer who was hired to protect Max or kill her whatever lol. Max hated his cockiness but at the same time loved it because it brought out the fighter in her.
He loved to mess with her and get her all worked up, it was awesome! I loved it, the chemistry was amazing and HOT lol
Her strong stubborn character and power is what I usually like on female heroine so I absolutely loved her. I don't want to give out too much but I most definitely recommend this book do not let the paranormal dictionary at the beginning full you. The story is fabulous, lots of suspense I was freaking out, nervous as hell but enjoyed every second of it LOL
Steamy hot scenes when both finally stopped their stubbornness and gave into their feelings. Neither wanted to feel emotions because emotions leaded to pain of loosing who they love. But when they gave in there was no going back.
Both characters were amazing to me, hot alpha male, strong female heroine. They both put their lives on the line for each other.
Everything about this book was fantastic. Loved it loved it loved it!!
The moment I saw this book was about hitman/erotica/paranormal?? I knew this book was for me.
It sure didn't disappoint. I wasn't sure what to expect but from the beginning I was hooked. The fact that is written on both POV makes this story so much interesting. Jasper had a sad past that made him a cold blooded hitman.
This book opens up with Jasper's past and I tell you I was hurting for him and I instantly loved him.
Max had a horrible and sad past too that she kept to herself and guarded from everyone. This past made her strong and I really love a strong female heroine.
The story captures you because Jasper is a badass, HOT, and cocky killer who was hired to protect Max or kill her whatever lol. Max hated his cockiness but at the same time loved it because it brought out the fighter in her.
He loved to mess with her and get her all worked up, it was awesome! I loved it, the chemistry was amazing and HOT lol
Her strong stubborn character and power is what I usually like on female heroine so I absolutely loved her. I don't want to give out too much but I most definitely recommend this book do not let the paranormal dictionary at the beginning full you. The story is fabulous, lots of suspense I was freaking out, nervous as hell but enjoyed every second of it LOL
Steamy hot scenes when both finally stopped their stubbornness and gave into their feelings. Neither wanted to feel emotions because emotions leaded to pain of loosing who they love. But when they gave in there was no going back.
Both characters were amazing to me, hot alpha male, strong female heroine. They both put their lives on the line for each other.
Everything about this book was fantastic. Loved it loved it loved it!!
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September 2, 2016"Take" is a full-length paranormal romance standalone.
February 13, 2015
Title: Take
Series: Scars of the Wraiths #1
Author: Nashoda Rose
Release date: February 23, 2015
Rating: 4.5 stars
Cliffhanger: No
HEA
When I saw that Nashoda Rose was coming out with a new release in the PNR genre, my curiosity was immediately stirred. Having read a book by her in the recent past, I knew that this author has a writing style that I can really get on board with. I already knew she can write the hell out of an Erotic Romantic Suspense. The question is, does she have the writing chops to create the fine details that are required for constructing a paranormal world from the ground up? A world that comes to life and turns the inconceivable to believable?
The answer?
Take me to church, because I'm a believer.
After opening this book, you're greeted with a glossary of the various types of Scars and their powers, terms, and back history of this race of Immortal warriors. There are Trackers, Sounders, Healers, Tasters, Visionaries, and Reflectors. Each one has their own gift based on various senses and have their own individual and unique Ink that can be called to life to protect them. But that ink can be extinguished leaving the Scar sorely weakened.
After immediately reading through the intro, I felt like it was really helpful in acclimating me into the story before it even started. One of the issues I see a lot in paranormal is that the author has to spend so much time introducing you to the world and it's culture that sometimes the main characters can fall flat and it's difficult to connect with them. Not the case here.
Based on the synopsis, we're promised an asshole hero and that's exactly what she provided. They aren't typically my thing, but I've been known to dabble here and there. He was completely cocky, rude, overbearing and mercenary. And yet, she made me like him from beginning to end. Right away, you discover that Jasper is the way he is because of an emotionally scarring night years ago. After what he endured and witnessed, it was like all his humanity and emotion was flicked off like a switch.
The final pieces of me burned into ash then scattered into the sky-disintegrating. Disappearing. I stared up at the bright stars and they twinkled as if they were laughing at me. I closed my eyes. Then coldness descended and sank into my heart.
Max is very similar to the hero in many ways. Her tragic past caused her to emotionally disconnect. But instead of becoming cold and hard, she turns to numbness.
She relies on her lack of emotion to safeguard herself and the secret power that she holds that could be dangerous in the hands of the monster who tormented her for years. If he were to ever discover her whereabouts, she could be the key to unleashing an unstoppable power. Too bad Jasper has an immediate need to bring the fire back in her eyes. He challenges her at every turn and I loved the energy they threw off each other. It came to life so sharply off the pages.
"Done with your Perusal?"
My already heated cheeks burned.
"Surprising you even know a word like that."
"Oh baby, you'd be surprised about a lot of things I know. Care to find out?"
With every encounter, he chips away at her resistance like no one else has been able to do. And that terrifies her.
The feeling was mutual. As much as he tries to deny it, it's clear that Max is able to make a multitude of feelings resurface, and his original plan to protect or kill suddenly gets derailed. Unheard of instincts kick into overdrive and he's forced to face the reality of how important it's become to keep her safe at all costs.
I didn't give a fuck as to why I was hired for a job. I did what I was paid to do and walked away. It was simple. My life was simple. I kept it that way. Until Max.
I enjoyed the hell out of this read. Nashoda Rose vividly brought to life this cast of characters and brought forth a whole spectrum of emotions. Even though both MC's were emotionally detached, she managed to make them completely engaging. They weren't off-putting in the least to me and that's a monumental task with these types of characters.
My only critique on the plot would be that when Jasper made the decision to let his true feelings for her out, his switch from cold asshole to possessive and impassioned for her were a bit abrupt. I felt like it could have felt more gradual and naturalistic, but at the same time I enjoyed seeing how intensely she was able to stir him. He was everything I like in a hero. Hardcore and dominant, but able to show a passion and weakness for the heroine that didn't make him appear weak. The heroine was just as strong as him, if not stronger based on what she endured and as always, I really valued that.
If you're looking for a paranormal series with perfectly executed erotic elements, look no further. This one has the goods.
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June 3, 2015
4.5 Sunshine STARS
This was my second read by Nashoda Rose and I gotta say, I really like her writing. I’m so-so on PNR, it depends on my mood, the story and the writer. Well, the stars were aligned because I loved this!
First off, this story had what I love the most, a super hot, sexy, cocky, arrogant Alpha. My panties were soaked over Jasper Kyelin – an assassin Scar – “…threatening and virile. A predator.”
Jasper’s been hired to protect and if he has to, kill Max, a healer that’s being hunted by one of the most powerful and evil Scars.
These two together were dynamite. Both seriously feisty, controlling and stubborn characters with their pain and hearts buried so deep within. When Jasper and Max are together, there’s action, attitude and major attraction going on!
“We had men coming after us. He was shot in the leg and he was kissing me and it was…Jesus, it was penetrating and unforgiving and hard.”
“It was as if Jasper was spinning the lock to my emotions and each number he got right set free another emotion in me.”
I know I mentioned how much I loved Jasper and not to sound repetitive but, here’s favourite quote from Jasper - totally sums him up:
“You waiting for a kiss or a smack on the ass? Both are up for grabs, sunshine.”
This was a super-fast read with lots of action, Jasper and Max are on the run; Max is being hunted…
and there’s super powers, vampires and the battle of good and evil.
If you love PNR and want compelling characters and an action packed story, you will really enjoy this read!
an ARC generously provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Guest reviewer for SlutSistas Book Blog. For more reviews and blog posts.
This was my second read by Nashoda Rose and I gotta say, I really like her writing. I’m so-so on PNR, it depends on my mood, the story and the writer. Well, the stars were aligned because I loved this!
First off, this story had what I love the most, a super hot, sexy, cocky, arrogant Alpha. My panties were soaked over Jasper Kyelin – an assassin Scar – “…threatening and virile. A predator.”
Jasper’s been hired to protect and if he has to, kill Max, a healer that’s being hunted by one of the most powerful and evil Scars.
These two together were dynamite. Both seriously feisty, controlling and stubborn characters with their pain and hearts buried so deep within. When Jasper and Max are together, there’s action, attitude and major attraction going on!
“We had men coming after us. He was shot in the leg and he was kissing me and it was…Jesus, it was penetrating and unforgiving and hard.”
“It was as if Jasper was spinning the lock to my emotions and each number he got right set free another emotion in me.”
I know I mentioned how much I loved Jasper and not to sound repetitive but, here’s favourite quote from Jasper - totally sums him up:
“You waiting for a kiss or a smack on the ass? Both are up for grabs, sunshine.”
This was a super-fast read with lots of action, Jasper and Max are on the run; Max is being hunted…
and there’s super powers, vampires and the battle of good and evil.
If you love PNR and want compelling characters and an action packed story, you will really enjoy this read!
an ARC generously provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Guest reviewer for SlutSistas Book Blog. For more reviews and blog posts.
April 2, 2015
** 5++ “my sunshine” STARS **
“You’re the stars that burn away the darkness, Max. That’s what it feels like when I’m with you. Like I’m all lit up inside with brilliant specks of light. And when I touch you, it’s like I’ve grabbed one out of the sky and I’m holding it in my hand. FLAWLESS. BRIGHT. AND F*CKIN’ BEAUTIFUL.”
God, I love PNR!
** ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review **
October 16, 2016
5 Fuck, TAKE me, Jasper stars
RE-READ October 16, 2016
It was perfect!!! Effin PERFECT!
Nashoda, I bow to you!!!
and I love everything you write...
I have to emphisize that this was scorching hot and that I still have burns from it...
the way Nashoda brings heat on the paper is simply beyond any vivid vision and steamy dreams that haunted me after reading this...
everything else was perfect,
the plot,
the action,
JASPER, the asshole of a hero turned to be a protector with an amout of passion to move mountains and MAX, a heroine whose broken pieces were mended together by a stubborn fire...
their banter - hate to love interaction, the wild, passionate heat that just...
Sweet Jesus... dear God,
yeah, I combusted..
just so you don't think there's only THAT in the book, well duh?!
Don't be silly, it has everything you need besides the hotness...
Two people, shattered and hardened by pain, found each other under unlikely circumstances and fate wouldn't want it any other way then to have their broken pieces mended back together in each other...
And that was what it was, us molding into one another. Us becoming one.
Hell, I need more...
And to hell with it all, I did RE-READ this AGAIN!!! And i'll probably do it AGAIN!
Cause the beauty in pain is all about surrender of mind, body and soul...in the notion that you finally belong!
Max, everything about me is ruined and sour and I don’t deserve you.” His fingers tightened on my hips and he lifted his head and met my eyes. “But I swear every damaged piece I have left belongs to you."
February 22, 2015
4.5 "Just You, Max. Only You" Stars!
(ARC provided by Netgalley)
(BR with Dee)
-With one emotion came others. Others that would break me wide open.
-We were all a product of our past; it was just how we lived with what we experienced that shaped us into who we became.
-"I lived this long because I bet on every possibility."
Max is a 20 yr. old girl who feels broken & disconnected after she was taken as a child from her home & held captive by a man who wanted to use her for her powers. She is a Scar, an immortal with different abilities. After being rescued four years ago, she still lives in fear & has kept to herself, & tried to be as invisible as possible. She wanted to stay hidden for her own survival, & for the safety of those around her. She lives in Spain with a kind man named Xamien who rescued her, & is the only person she trusts. He is her only friend & the only person around until a gorgeous guy named Jasper Kyelin shows up to stay with them on occasion. She tries to hide her attraction for him, but it's no use. Jasper has powers of his own, & can sense how badly she wants him.
Jasper is a rogue Scar assassin who is arrogant, selfish, & without morals. He doesn't do attachments, cause they lead to caring, & he doesn't know how to do feelings. He protects himself by pushing people away, & never letting anyone close. He didn't ever want to feel controlled by anyone & liked to live free. There was nothing he cared about & he had ties to no one, but he couldn't quit thinking of the beautiful girl named Max. He hasn't spoken to her in six months, but when he is given the opportunity to take a job that will put them in close quarters, he jumps at it. She is suddenly in danger, & he is hired to keep her safe. Max is shocked when the hot guy she keeps having erotic dreams about is suddenly protecting her. He seemed genuine at times, but she wasn't sure she could trust him.
-He was kissing me and it was...Jesus, it was penetrating and unforgiving and hard. It was beautiful.
-He had this aura about him, a magnet that awakened the molecules in my blood stream from the slow lazy river to an ocean of tidal waves.
-Nothing could have prepared me to be taken by him with a power that didn't just grab me- it changed me.
-For years, I'd been dead to emotions and it was like everything inside me was exploding.
For years Max kept her emotions contained & didn't let herself feel. She never connected with anyone until Jasper. As she gradually opens herself up to him, his want for her becomes all-consuming. He is obsessed with Max, & she slowly makes her way into his heart & repairs what had once been shattered. They were both closed off when it came to their past, & both knew what it was like to lose someone they loved. They struggle as their feelings turn real, & Max questions if she's more than just a job to Jasper. This was a fabulous book full of action, suspense, love & healing. I just adored the sexy Jasper! He was flirty, fun, & says exactly what he's thinking. This was a great paranormal read! I hope some of the other yummy men like Xamien, Holden or Guise get their own books. This was my first book by Nashoda Rose & I can't wait to read more from this author! :D
-"I want you. I've wanted you from the beginning."
-I tried to block out the sounds of her heartbeat, her breathing, but I'd listened to them from a distance for months and now they were so close, it was as if they were inside me.
-I didn't just want her, I wanted to own her. And the crazy-as-fuck part was that I wanted her to want to be owned by me.
-This was different. Everything about it was different. Max was different.
-She gave me all of her. She gave me the pieces of her that she hid from everyone.
-"Fuck, angel, I want to hand you the world, yet I can't promise you anything."
-He was opening up and it scared me because it made me want him more.
-What sucked was I liked the sound of his laugh- a lot. Good thing he rarely laughed. His chuckle and grin I could handle, the laugh, not so much.
-He'd chipped away at my resistance and made me want to live again. Made me want to fight for something.
-We connected on a level neither of us expected. I knew what he was feeling. I could see it in his smoldering grey eyes; it mirrored my own. It had been trickling from me since the day we met- there was no hiding or running from this.
-He was mine and I was his.
(ARC provided by Netgalley)
(BR with Dee)
-With one emotion came others. Others that would break me wide open.
-We were all a product of our past; it was just how we lived with what we experienced that shaped us into who we became.
-"I lived this long because I bet on every possibility."
Max is a 20 yr. old girl who feels broken & disconnected after she was taken as a child from her home & held captive by a man who wanted to use her for her powers. She is a Scar, an immortal with different abilities. After being rescued four years ago, she still lives in fear & has kept to herself, & tried to be as invisible as possible. She wanted to stay hidden for her own survival, & for the safety of those around her. She lives in Spain with a kind man named Xamien who rescued her, & is the only person she trusts. He is her only friend & the only person around until a gorgeous guy named Jasper Kyelin shows up to stay with them on occasion. She tries to hide her attraction for him, but it's no use. Jasper has powers of his own, & can sense how badly she wants him.
Jasper is a rogue Scar assassin who is arrogant, selfish, & without morals. He doesn't do attachments, cause they lead to caring, & he doesn't know how to do feelings. He protects himself by pushing people away, & never letting anyone close. He didn't ever want to feel controlled by anyone & liked to live free. There was nothing he cared about & he had ties to no one, but he couldn't quit thinking of the beautiful girl named Max. He hasn't spoken to her in six months, but when he is given the opportunity to take a job that will put them in close quarters, he jumps at it. She is suddenly in danger, & he is hired to keep her safe. Max is shocked when the hot guy she keeps having erotic dreams about is suddenly protecting her. He seemed genuine at times, but she wasn't sure she could trust him.
-He was kissing me and it was...Jesus, it was penetrating and unforgiving and hard. It was beautiful.
-He had this aura about him, a magnet that awakened the molecules in my blood stream from the slow lazy river to an ocean of tidal waves.
-Nothing could have prepared me to be taken by him with a power that didn't just grab me- it changed me.
-For years, I'd been dead to emotions and it was like everything inside me was exploding.
For years Max kept her emotions contained & didn't let herself feel. She never connected with anyone until Jasper. As she gradually opens herself up to him, his want for her becomes all-consuming. He is obsessed with Max, & she slowly makes her way into his heart & repairs what had once been shattered. They were both closed off when it came to their past, & both knew what it was like to lose someone they loved. They struggle as their feelings turn real, & Max questions if she's more than just a job to Jasper. This was a fabulous book full of action, suspense, love & healing. I just adored the sexy Jasper! He was flirty, fun, & says exactly what he's thinking. This was a great paranormal read! I hope some of the other yummy men like Xamien, Holden or Guise get their own books. This was my first book by Nashoda Rose & I can't wait to read more from this author! :D
-"I want you. I've wanted you from the beginning."
-I tried to block out the sounds of her heartbeat, her breathing, but I'd listened to them from a distance for months and now they were so close, it was as if they were inside me.
-I didn't just want her, I wanted to own her. And the crazy-as-fuck part was that I wanted her to want to be owned by me.
-This was different. Everything about it was different. Max was different.
-She gave me all of her. She gave me the pieces of her that she hid from everyone.
-"Fuck, angel, I want to hand you the world, yet I can't promise you anything."
-He was opening up and it scared me because it made me want him more.
-What sucked was I liked the sound of his laugh- a lot. Good thing he rarely laughed. His chuckle and grin I could handle, the laugh, not so much.
-He'd chipped away at my resistance and made me want to live again. Made me want to fight for something.
-We connected on a level neither of us expected. I knew what he was feeling. I could see it in his smoldering grey eyes; it mirrored my own. It had been trickling from me since the day we met- there was no hiding or running from this.
-He was mine and I was his.
October 31, 2016
This has been a week of firsts for me and let me just say, it has not disappointed. NASHODA ROSE...where you been all my reading life???
I kinda liked this a lot, yet strangely enough, I kinda had no real idea of WTF was happening! Perhaps I should have read the "glossary" or terms in the beginning of the book, but just like the cover, the story sucked me in.
We were all a product of our past; it was just how we lived with what we experienced that shaped us into who we became.
Kinda profound right? who cares if I had no flipping clue what a Talde was right?
My quick synopsis: This is obviously a paranormal read. This story has vamps, healers, and Scars(immortal warrior that are somewhat guided by senses/emotions). The story spans eons of time with scenes of torture, death and despair witnessed by a 10 yr old healer, Breanna and a young Scar, Jasper. Present day and a young Breanna/"Max" is finally free of the hell she had endured as the slave healer to a very bad Scar. She keeps to herself and keeps her emotions at bay in attempts to keep her "healer" status hidden. Enter Jasper, Scar assassin, and bad boy sexy talking alpha. He wants Max...first for a job, you know to kill her. But then he was having too much thought and too much fun. Oh snap before you knew it, he wanted her forever. She just wasn't sure what exactly Jasper was about!
“Hey, I only take what wants to be given, sunshine. And I’m only referring to women. Anything else, I pretty much just take.”
So the basic problem here in this tale is that while Jasper takes the job of Max he is torn between keeping her safe and completing his assignment of her death. Seems like there is something way bigger that just taking a run of the mill healer right? Well, Max is beyond special in more ways than one! So, Wild chases, lots of hard smack talking, and finally steaming hot body claiming. The game has changed and no one will TAKE Max from Jasper!
What an intricate tale of deception, super powers, lust, and emotions. While I admit that whole tale was a bit unknown to me, I didn't care. I could have been reading complete physics but as long as Jasper was talking his cocky talk and staking his claim on Max I was full on invested! Of course the whole I would die for you theme got me too! Looking forward to where this Scar's story leads...I think there is a lot more explaining and story to tell!
I kinda liked this a lot, yet strangely enough, I kinda had no real idea of WTF was happening! Perhaps I should have read the "glossary" or terms in the beginning of the book, but just like the cover, the story sucked me in.
We were all a product of our past; it was just how we lived with what we experienced that shaped us into who we became.
Kinda profound right? who cares if I had no flipping clue what a Talde was right?
My quick synopsis: This is obviously a paranormal read. This story has vamps, healers, and Scars(immortal warrior that are somewhat guided by senses/emotions). The story spans eons of time with scenes of torture, death and despair witnessed by a 10 yr old healer, Breanna and a young Scar, Jasper. Present day and a young Breanna/"Max" is finally free of the hell she had endured as the slave healer to a very bad Scar. She keeps to herself and keeps her emotions at bay in attempts to keep her "healer" status hidden. Enter Jasper, Scar assassin, and bad boy sexy talking alpha. He wants Max...first for a job, you know to kill her. But then he was having too much thought and too much fun. Oh snap before you knew it, he wanted her forever. She just wasn't sure what exactly Jasper was about!
“Hey, I only take what wants to be given, sunshine. And I’m only referring to women. Anything else, I pretty much just take.”
So the basic problem here in this tale is that while Jasper takes the job of Max he is torn between keeping her safe and completing his assignment of her death. Seems like there is something way bigger that just taking a run of the mill healer right? Well, Max is beyond special in more ways than one! So, Wild chases, lots of hard smack talking, and finally steaming hot body claiming. The game has changed and no one will TAKE Max from Jasper!
What an intricate tale of deception, super powers, lust, and emotions. While I admit that whole tale was a bit unknown to me, I didn't care. I could have been reading complete physics but as long as Jasper was talking his cocky talk and staking his claim on Max I was full on invested! Of course the whole I would die for you theme got me too! Looking forward to where this Scar's story leads...I think there is a lot more explaining and story to tell!
March 27, 2015
PNR is very rare and precious read for me, So when I heard about "the Scars" I had to read it plus, I like this author's writing.
BUT it was just...
I’ll keep it short, things which didn’t work for me:
#1 INSTA-LUST!!
#2 Too much inner monologues.
#3 Didn't feel the connection between the MC’s.
#4 Not emphasized on paranormal elements (for all I care it was about the hired assassin protecting the innocent girl, who's been chased by a psychopath).
#5 Ending was a huge that's it???!!!
Lastly...
ARC kindly provided by the author via Netgalley, for an honest review.
BUT it was just...
I’ll keep it short, things which didn’t work for me:
#1 INSTA-LUST!!
#2 Too much inner monologues.
#3 Didn't feel the connection between the MC’s.
#4 Not emphasized on paranormal elements (for all I care it was about the hired assassin protecting the innocent girl, who's been chased by a psychopath).
#5 Ending was a huge that's it???!!!
Lastly...
ARC kindly provided by the author via Netgalley, for an honest review.
June 22, 2015
5 Sunshiny Stars!
I was super excited when I seen that Nashoda Rose wrote a new book. I was even more excited to see that it's PNR. I'm a big fan of hers and I love PNR books!
Let me tell you that Take a new series entitled Scars of the Wraiths was not a disappointment. I devoured this book in one sitting. I could not put it down once I started. It grabbed a hold of me at the very beginning and I just couldn't stop reading it until I was finished.
Jasper is an asshole! He's cocky and he doesn't give a shit about anything but his job and the pay out he gets when's it's done. He's a ruthless killer and a Scar Sounder. (Scar Sounders: Able to detect high frequencies from long distances.) His past has made him who he is today. He has no feelings and makes sure everyone around him knows this. Even the woman he beds know that's it's nothing but a good time and then its good bye. That is until Max becomes his job. He's hired to protect her or kill her.
Max is also a Scar. A Scar Healer. (Scar Healers: Females with the capability to heal other Scars and humans. In rare instances, capable of healing animals and other entities. Able to envision the injury and heal the wound from the inside out. Experiences the pain of the injury.)
Max has been hiding from someone evil. This evil person took everything from her when she was 10. He held her prisoner for 6 years. When she finally escaped she was left with many scars and was a shell of her old self. Healers can't heal themselves.
When Jasper first meets Max he instantly knows that this woman has put up a shield to hide herself from others. He wants to crack this shield.
He wants to see a smile on her face. Max never smiles. Jasper watches her for six months. Never letting her know that he is around. Max can feel him but never sees him. She can smell him but thinks it's just her mind playing tricks. Neither understand their feelings toward each other.
When these two are thrown together with a quickness the sparks ignite.
What I loved was fucking with her, seeing her hackles rise and the heat in her cheeks. It was the only way I could get a reaction from her and I craved it. Needed it. And fuck if I didn’t want to kiss every inch of her until she purred in my arms. ~Jasper
The banter between these two was never ending. Jasper would be so insulting one minute and the next he would be sitting next to her helping her calm down after a nightmare. But one thing was sure Jasper wanted Max and made sure she knew it.
Looked like I'd have to work a little to sink between her legs. Because that was what this was. A lusty obsession with a girl I shouldn't take, but I was good at doing the wrong thing. Had done the wrong thing my entire life, now I just accepted it and didn't make excuses for who I was. ~Jasper
When these two finally come together the smoke detectors started blaring! Max never made it easy on him. She could put up a fight like no one else.
When the enemy gets closer Jasper has to come to terms with what he needs to do. He will not let this evil man sink his hands back into Max.
“You’re the stars that burn away the darkness, Max. That’s what it feels like when I’m with you. Like I’m all lit up inside with brilliant specks of light. And when I touch you, it’s like I’ve grabbed one out of the sky and I’m holding it in my hand. Flawless. Bright. And fuckin' beautiful.”
“You’re not always going to win when we disagree.” He cocked a grin. “Yeah, I am, baby. Get used to it.”
Will Jasper do what he's paid to do? Protect her? Kill her? I recommend that you read this and find out! You will not be disappointed:)
I can't wait for more! Awesome job Nashoda Rose! Another winning series you have started here!
***ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley. Thank you so much!!***
I was super excited when I seen that Nashoda Rose wrote a new book. I was even more excited to see that it's PNR. I'm a big fan of hers and I love PNR books!
Let me tell you that Take a new series entitled Scars of the Wraiths was not a disappointment. I devoured this book in one sitting. I could not put it down once I started. It grabbed a hold of me at the very beginning and I just couldn't stop reading it until I was finished.
Jasper is an asshole! He's cocky and he doesn't give a shit about anything but his job and the pay out he gets when's it's done. He's a ruthless killer and a Scar Sounder. (Scar Sounders: Able to detect high frequencies from long distances.) His past has made him who he is today. He has no feelings and makes sure everyone around him knows this. Even the woman he beds know that's it's nothing but a good time and then its good bye. That is until Max becomes his job. He's hired to protect her or kill her.
Max is also a Scar. A Scar Healer. (Scar Healers: Females with the capability to heal other Scars and humans. In rare instances, capable of healing animals and other entities. Able to envision the injury and heal the wound from the inside out. Experiences the pain of the injury.)
Max has been hiding from someone evil. This evil person took everything from her when she was 10. He held her prisoner for 6 years. When she finally escaped she was left with many scars and was a shell of her old self. Healers can't heal themselves.
When Jasper first meets Max he instantly knows that this woman has put up a shield to hide herself from others. He wants to crack this shield.
He wants to see a smile on her face. Max never smiles. Jasper watches her for six months. Never letting her know that he is around. Max can feel him but never sees him. She can smell him but thinks it's just her mind playing tricks. Neither understand their feelings toward each other.
When these two are thrown together with a quickness the sparks ignite.
What I loved was fucking with her, seeing her hackles rise and the heat in her cheeks. It was the only way I could get a reaction from her and I craved it. Needed it. And fuck if I didn’t want to kiss every inch of her until she purred in my arms. ~Jasper
The banter between these two was never ending. Jasper would be so insulting one minute and the next he would be sitting next to her helping her calm down after a nightmare. But one thing was sure Jasper wanted Max and made sure she knew it.
Looked like I'd have to work a little to sink between her legs. Because that was what this was. A lusty obsession with a girl I shouldn't take, but I was good at doing the wrong thing. Had done the wrong thing my entire life, now I just accepted it and didn't make excuses for who I was. ~Jasper
When these two finally come together the smoke detectors started blaring! Max never made it easy on him. She could put up a fight like no one else.
When the enemy gets closer Jasper has to come to terms with what he needs to do. He will not let this evil man sink his hands back into Max.
“You’re the stars that burn away the darkness, Max. That’s what it feels like when I’m with you. Like I’m all lit up inside with brilliant specks of light. And when I touch you, it’s like I’ve grabbed one out of the sky and I’m holding it in my hand. Flawless. Bright. And fuckin' beautiful.”
“You’re not always going to win when we disagree.” He cocked a grin. “Yeah, I am, baby. Get used to it.”
Will Jasper do what he's paid to do? Protect her? Kill her? I recommend that you read this and find out! You will not be disappointed:)
I can't wait for more! Awesome job Nashoda Rose! Another winning series you have started here!
***ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley. Thank you so much!!***
March 22, 2015
Type: Standalone Book 1 of Scars of the Wraiths series
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
ARC provided by the author, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Max was a hardened survivor. At the tender age of 10, her life was ripped apart and from that point on, she learned to close off to protect herself from further pain. When her life was suddenly in danger, she was assigned a protector.
Jasper Kyelin was a brusque, rude, but sexy as hell Scar assassin for hire. He cared for nothing else but the payment at the end of a job. But his latest job proved to be more complicated than he initially anticipated.
First of all, let me just say, I love that cover! It’s so clean and simple but there’s just something about the darkness and the fragility within the quiet strength pose (after reading the book I know) that fit the character perfectly.
Now about the genre, this is only my second venture into books with non-human characters. Paranormal/supernatural is not my preferred genre, in fact I usually avoid it like a plague. But I love the author’s previous works and because it included erotic element, I’m sold. And I have to say, I enjoyed the story.
The main characters in Take were Scars who were immortal warriors with special abilities that derived from senses – Trackers, Sounders, Healers, Tasters, Visionaries and Reflectors. Throughout the story, we got to meet with characters with those abilities and saw how they used them for their advantage.
The story was basically about the protector and his charge trying to get a step ahead of their enemy and surviving a potentially disastrous situation. It was filled with a good quantity and quality of actions and sexy times.
I love Jasper. He was infuriatingly hot. He had a scarred past that made him the way he was. And he spoke with swoon worthy Scottish/Irish accent.
I like Max with her inner strength. She had to live not only with a tortured past, but with a big secret that could change their world.
Jasper and Max together was explosive. I love their chemistry and the sexual tension between them. Even scenes of him just taunting her were hot!
One of my favorite characters in this book was definitely Xamien. I felt there’s a lot more to him and his story with Max felt unfinished. I really hope he will get his own book.
The Scars of the Wraith series is based on the author’s previous series, Senses which is no longer in publication. I’m not sure if that could be the reason why I think this book needed more explanations of the world it took place.
As a first time reader, I had hard time understanding the dynamics between the three races/species in the book. As far as I noticed, there were no explanations of their roles/motivations and what they were to each other. The glossary provided was helpful but I’d like to see it expended/explained more in the story as it progress especially that this is the first book where readers are first introduced to the world.
I would say Take is more of an erotic romance with paranormal element (than a paranormal romance with erotic element) because the story focused more on the main characters relationship than the significance of their world - which is not a bad thing to me other than the readers could use a little more info on how their world works.
For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:
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POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
ARC provided by the author, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Max was a hardened survivor. At the tender age of 10, her life was ripped apart and from that point on, she learned to close off to protect herself from further pain. When her life was suddenly in danger, she was assigned a protector.
Jasper Kyelin was a brusque, rude, but sexy as hell Scar assassin for hire. He cared for nothing else but the payment at the end of a job. But his latest job proved to be more complicated than he initially anticipated.
First of all, let me just say, I love that cover! It’s so clean and simple but there’s just something about the darkness and the fragility within the quiet strength pose (after reading the book I know) that fit the character perfectly.
Now about the genre, this is only my second venture into books with non-human characters. Paranormal/supernatural is not my preferred genre, in fact I usually avoid it like a plague. But I love the author’s previous works and because it included erotic element, I’m sold. And I have to say, I enjoyed the story.
The main characters in Take were Scars who were immortal warriors with special abilities that derived from senses – Trackers, Sounders, Healers, Tasters, Visionaries and Reflectors. Throughout the story, we got to meet with characters with those abilities and saw how they used them for their advantage.
The story was basically about the protector and his charge trying to get a step ahead of their enemy and surviving a potentially disastrous situation. It was filled with a good quantity and quality of actions and sexy times.
This was the Scar assassin. The man who had every right to be cocky as hell. A beast. Threatening and virile. A predator.
I love Jasper. He was infuriatingly hot. He had a scarred past that made him the way he was. And he spoke with swoon worthy Scottish/Irish accent.
I like Max with her inner strength. She had to live not only with a tortured past, but with a big secret that could change their world.
I like him watching me as if…as if I was more than a job. More than a woman he wanted to fuck.
Jasper and Max together was explosive. I love their chemistry and the sexual tension between them. Even scenes of him just taunting her were hot!
One of my favorite characters in this book was definitely Xamien. I felt there’s a lot more to him and his story with Max felt unfinished. I really hope he will get his own book.
The Scars of the Wraith series is based on the author’s previous series, Senses which is no longer in publication. I’m not sure if that could be the reason why I think this book needed more explanations of the world it took place.
As a first time reader, I had hard time understanding the dynamics between the three races/species in the book. As far as I noticed, there were no explanations of their roles/motivations and what they were to each other. The glossary provided was helpful but I’d like to see it expended/explained more in the story as it progress especially that this is the first book where readers are first introduced to the world.
I would say Take is more of an erotic romance with paranormal element (than a paranormal romance with erotic element) because the story focused more on the main characters relationship than the significance of their world - which is not a bad thing to me other than the readers could use a little more info on how their world works.
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October 5, 2015
***4 "Sunshine" stars***
Well, well, well...
Lately i have formed an addiction to Nashoda Rose's book, so here i am!!!
Just finished her paranormal romance "Take" and it blew my mind...
It was different but very good!!! It was a pleasant surprise...
I won't lie to you, i was much confused while i was reading it but not because of the storyline, but more from the terms that was used...
But now, i'm fine!!! I can say that finally i understand them clear...
But before i proceed to the story, i will say to you some things about the Scars...
Scars are immortal warriors with capabilities derived from the senses.
They are trackers, sounders, healers, tasters, visionaries, and very rarely reflectors.
Each one of them have an Ink, a tattoo that can be called to life...
I hope so... because i can't give you more...
Max is a Scar and a healer with more abilities than the usual healers and she was trying to hide that fact.
When she was 10 years old saw her mother die in front of her eyes and one powerfull ancient Scar took her with him and she became his prisoner. She was tortured and she was forced to heal him for six years when she managed to escape him...
Now four years after, she is still hiding and she is praying that "he" never find her.
Max is trying to stay away from other people, except from her savior, Xamien. She had terrible nightmares from what she had forced to live as a child and as much as she is trying to forget, she had the scars in her body to reminds her what happened back then.
And because of those scars, she is unsure for herself and her beauty.
She is very clever and fiesty. I like her very much...
Jasper is also a Scar but he is a Sounder.
He is an arrogant asshole who doesn't care for anyone, not even for himself.
He has scars in his soul which forced him to become like that.
When he was younger, he lost someone that loved and for that moment he didn't attached to anybody.
A!!! I forgot to tell you that he is an assassin... Oh, yeah!
Did i mention that he is a cocky, arrogant,confindent asshole???
Yes??? Okay then...
I really liked that bastard...
The thing is that deep down in his soul, he was remained his old self...
Well, the first encounter of Max and Jasper was when Jasper was a guest in the house of Xamien and because of his ability as a sounder heard Max when she was having a nightmare.
The attraction between them was instant and the cocky side of Jasper made Max to like him and to hate him at the same time...
Now, six months later Max still thinking about him and one night he is coming to her door and he claimed that he will be her protector since somebody comes after her. Max in the beginning is trying to resist him, but finally she is following him... But the truth is that Jasper was hired to killed her with an unusually form of payment.
But since their first encounter, he was starting to feel something for her but he is trying so hard to ignore it.
So what will happened???
He will be able to kill her when the time will come or he will protect her with any cost???
I enjoyed this story and i liked very much the connection between Max and Jasper.
They were fighting all the time and even one kiss they couldn't give it without fight and anger...
Their fiesty characters made the story more intrigue and the tension between them was hot, steamy and funny...
Could those two intense characters to be together????
Whoa, i think i need more of that!!!
Well, well, well...
Lately i have formed an addiction to Nashoda Rose's book, so here i am!!!
Just finished her paranormal romance "Take" and it blew my mind...
It was different but very good!!! It was a pleasant surprise...
I won't lie to you, i was much confused while i was reading it but not because of the storyline, but more from the terms that was used...
But now, i'm fine!!! I can say that finally i understand them clear...
But before i proceed to the story, i will say to you some things about the Scars...
Scars are immortal warriors with capabilities derived from the senses.
They are trackers, sounders, healers, tasters, visionaries, and very rarely reflectors.
Each one of them have an Ink, a tattoo that can be called to life...
I hope so... because i can't give you more...
Max is a Scar and a healer with more abilities than the usual healers and she was trying to hide that fact.
When she was 10 years old saw her mother die in front of her eyes and one powerfull ancient Scar took her with him and she became his prisoner. She was tortured and she was forced to heal him for six years when she managed to escape him...
Now four years after, she is still hiding and she is praying that "he" never find her.
Max is trying to stay away from other people, except from her savior, Xamien. She had terrible nightmares from what she had forced to live as a child and as much as she is trying to forget, she had the scars in her body to reminds her what happened back then.
And because of those scars, she is unsure for herself and her beauty.
She is very clever and fiesty. I like her very much...
Jasper is also a Scar but he is a Sounder.
He is an arrogant asshole who doesn't care for anyone, not even for himself.
He has scars in his soul which forced him to become like that.
When he was younger, he lost someone that loved and for that moment he didn't attached to anybody.
A!!! I forgot to tell you that he is an assassin... Oh, yeah!
Did i mention that he is a cocky, arrogant,confindent asshole???
Yes??? Okay then...
I really liked that bastard...
The thing is that deep down in his soul, he was remained his old self...
Well, the first encounter of Max and Jasper was when Jasper was a guest in the house of Xamien and because of his ability as a sounder heard Max when she was having a nightmare.
The attraction between them was instant and the cocky side of Jasper made Max to like him and to hate him at the same time...
Now, six months later Max still thinking about him and one night he is coming to her door and he claimed that he will be her protector since somebody comes after her. Max in the beginning is trying to resist him, but finally she is following him... But the truth is that Jasper was hired to killed her with an unusually form of payment.
But since their first encounter, he was starting to feel something for her but he is trying so hard to ignore it.
So what will happened???
He will be able to kill her when the time will come or he will protect her with any cost???
I enjoyed this story and i liked very much the connection between Max and Jasper.
They were fighting all the time and even one kiss they couldn't give it without fight and anger...
Their fiesty characters made the story more intrigue and the tension between them was hot, steamy and funny...
Could those two intense characters to be together????
Whoa, i think i need more of that!!!
February 10, 2015
Ok i am a huge fan of Nashoda Rose. Since i read her first book i've been hooked on her amazing plotlines and her magnificent characters. Every new book is better than the last one and every story has me instantaneously biting my nails and swooning over the main hero.
Always! And i'm counting on it. Take, had everything that i love in Nashoda's style and an awesome male lead, Jasper. But he wasn't alone in this journey, Max, the heroine of this book was every bit as incredible as he was.
Take, is a contemporary paranormal book, with a rich and highly compelling backstory, a scarred heroine and a cocky hero with a filthy mouth. Xamien saved Max when she was 16, now 4 years later she lives at his mansion when one night she meets one of his friends, Jasper. He will become an obsesion to her for the next 6 months, but what she doesn't know is that she is not the only one obsessing..
Jasper, couldn't protect his siter when she was little, he had to hear and watch the vampires tormenting her for days, after that he swore, never to give his heart to anyone. More than a century later, a girl will bring his life upside down. When her safety will become his job, things are bound to get dirty and messy.
I loved every bit of this beautiful story. It's very unique and precious, imaginative and yet not too far from reality. In my opinion, it's very important to have an author to depend upon reading a good book. For me Nashoda Rose is in this list, everytime i read one of her books i know i have little gem on my hands.
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- A little info about the paranormal world in this book: The heroes are all Scars. And they have inks, powerful creatures living within.
- There is a very handy lexicon in the beginning of the book, helping the reader to understand the origins of the story.
- Max is a powerful Healer, but she kept it a secret her whole life in order to save her people from an ancient Scar who turned on his kind.
- Jasper is a Sounder, he can hear everything, oh and he is also a hired killer, ending the lives of vile creatures.
- I loved Xamien, he is great and his brother Damien, has an amazing story to tell, I can't wait for his book.
- I hated Julliana, i wanted to throw knives at her.
- The sex scenes are great. Hot, hot!
- So many layers, from their devastating personal stories, to the suspenseful ending..
- I loved it towards the end when they almost died together. Superb!
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you!
Always! And i'm counting on it. Take, had everything that i love in Nashoda's style and an awesome male lead, Jasper. But he wasn't alone in this journey, Max, the heroine of this book was every bit as incredible as he was.
Take, is a contemporary paranormal book, with a rich and highly compelling backstory, a scarred heroine and a cocky hero with a filthy mouth. Xamien saved Max when she was 16, now 4 years later she lives at his mansion when one night she meets one of his friends, Jasper. He will become an obsesion to her for the next 6 months, but what she doesn't know is that she is not the only one obsessing..
Jasper, couldn't protect his siter when she was little, he had to hear and watch the vampires tormenting her for days, after that he swore, never to give his heart to anyone. More than a century later, a girl will bring his life upside down. When her safety will become his job, things are bound to get dirty and messy.
I loved every bit of this beautiful story. It's very unique and precious, imaginative and yet not too far from reality. In my opinion, it's very important to have an author to depend upon reading a good book. For me Nashoda Rose is in this list, everytime i read one of her books i know i have little gem on my hands.
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- A little info about the paranormal world in this book: The heroes are all Scars. And they have inks, powerful creatures living within.
- There is a very handy lexicon in the beginning of the book, helping the reader to understand the origins of the story.
- Max is a powerful Healer, but she kept it a secret her whole life in order to save her people from an ancient Scar who turned on his kind.
- Jasper is a Sounder, he can hear everything, oh and he is also a hired killer, ending the lives of vile creatures.
- I loved Xamien, he is great and his brother Damien, has an amazing story to tell, I can't wait for his book.
- I hated Julliana, i wanted to throw knives at her.
- The sex scenes are great. Hot, hot!
- So many layers, from their devastating personal stories, to the suspenseful ending..
- I loved it towards the end when they almost died together. Superb!
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you!
October 1, 2015
4.5 Stars
I'll be honest. This book has a steep learning curve. The first chapter or two read like there was a book that came before this one. I felt like I missed out on the world building part of the novel. I kept having to refer to the glossary the author provided at the beginning. Once it got going, however, I really got caught up in the story.
It was a 3.5 - 4 star read for me up until 75-80%. Then, BAM!
I cried!
I cried!
Books rarely make me cry. And before this month, I don't ever remember a PNR making me cry.
It's the last 20% that makes this book, IMHO. It's what bumped my rating up to 4.5 stars. Can't wait to see where Ms. Rose takes us in the next one.
I'll be honest. This book has a steep learning curve. The first chapter or two read like there was a book that came before this one. I felt like I missed out on the world building part of the novel. I kept having to refer to the glossary the author provided at the beginning. Once it got going, however, I really got caught up in the story.
It was a 3.5 - 4 star read for me up until 75-80%. Then, BAM!
I cried!
I cried!
Books rarely make me cry. And before this month, I don't ever remember a PNR making me cry.
It's the last 20% that makes this book, IMHO. It's what bumped my rating up to 4.5 stars. Can't wait to see where Ms. Rose takes us in the next one.
March 3, 2015
This is one of the book whereby the action and fast pacing of the plot drew me into the story. I just need to know what happen next!
The hero, Jasper is not everyone cuppa. He is an immortal hitman with no moral. He came off really offensive and class A jackass, is not even the lovable kind. Even his POV don't endear his personality to me. If he mentioned one more time how he wanted to sink his cock into the heroine thigh, I will sink a knife into his gut. It really takes time for me to warm up to him.
The heroine, Max is a Healer who used to be held prisoner by this villain, Drake. Due to the abuse she endure, she pretty much a very close off and reserve. Now living under the protection of Xamien, she is hiding her identity and avoid being found by Drake.
When Jasper barged into Max's life, he stir up all her well-kept emotion. This guy simply pissed her off and make her want to scream for the first time in years. He is rude, offensive and dangerous. But she also felt desire as a woman for the first time and not some fragile possession to be use for her power.
With Drake and his minion hunting after Max, Jasper was hired to make sure she doesn't fall into the enemies hand and if worst come to worst, he had to end her. What he didn't expect is to care for the girl who is suppose to be his job.
Jasper experience a case of insta-lust. I don't understand why is he so obsessed with a girl he hardly know. He sounds kinda OTT in his lust for her and he is totally shameless and unapologetic about it. The saving grace is Max think he is a psycho and never give him an inch. Of course towards the end Jasper totally redeem himself and we finally see the man hiding behind the cynicism and cruelty.
I think I wouldn't have been sold by the romance between Jasper and Max if not because of the life threatening situation they were thrown in. The last quarter I was practically holding my breathe wanting to know how this will end for them. I would have prefer a different take though.
Considering this is a PNR, it lack of a good explanation of the world building. The author just throw you in the midst of the action and expect you to understand and pick up the tidbits about the world. Absolutely no info dumping, which for the first time I would appreciate it, if she just spent a chapter explaining all the back story and the role of each person. It seems like there should be a prequel and I keep feeling I'm missing some important information. But once I get into it a few more chapters, things do start falling into place and I find myself engross with all the action. Definitely will read the subsequent books in the series.
The hero, Jasper is not everyone cuppa. He is an immortal hitman with no moral. He came off really offensive and class A jackass, is not even the lovable kind. Even his POV don't endear his personality to me. If he mentioned one more time how he wanted to sink his cock into the heroine thigh, I will sink a knife into his gut. It really takes time for me to warm up to him.
The heroine, Max is a Healer who used to be held prisoner by this villain, Drake. Due to the abuse she endure, she pretty much a very close off and reserve. Now living under the protection of Xamien, she is hiding her identity and avoid being found by Drake.
When Jasper barged into Max's life, he stir up all her well-kept emotion. This guy simply pissed her off and make her want to scream for the first time in years. He is rude, offensive and dangerous. But she also felt desire as a woman for the first time and not some fragile possession to be use for her power.
With Drake and his minion hunting after Max, Jasper was hired to make sure she doesn't fall into the enemies hand and if worst come to worst, he had to end her. What he didn't expect is to care for the girl who is suppose to be his job.
Jasper experience a case of insta-lust. I don't understand why is he so obsessed with a girl he hardly know. He sounds kinda OTT in his lust for her and he is totally shameless and unapologetic about it. The saving grace is Max think he is a psycho and never give him an inch. Of course towards the end Jasper totally redeem himself and we finally see the man hiding behind the cynicism and cruelty.
I think I wouldn't have been sold by the romance between Jasper and Max if not because of the life threatening situation they were thrown in. The last quarter I was practically holding my breathe wanting to know how this will end for them. I would have prefer a different take though.
Considering this is a PNR, it lack of a good explanation of the world building. The author just throw you in the midst of the action and expect you to understand and pick up the tidbits about the world. Absolutely no info dumping, which for the first time I would appreciate it, if she just spent a chapter explaining all the back story and the role of each person. It seems like there should be a prequel and I keep feeling I'm missing some important information. But once I get into it a few more chapters, things do start falling into place and I find myself engross with all the action. Definitely will read the subsequent books in the series.
February 9, 2017
*I was provided an ARC of this book through Netgalley.com in exchange for honest feedback.*
Normally, paranormal themes aren't my cup of tea, but every once in a while one comes a long that grabs my attention. This book was one of those intriguing books. I enjoyed every minute of this story. It was original and interesting. Despite the rather depressing alternate world that the characters live in, complete with a variety of monsters and things that go boom in the dark, the story didn't seem gloomy or grim.
Early on, I knew that it wouldn't be the typical vampire, werewolf, or dystopian read. Although there was a definite presence of supernatural elements and a definite post-apocalyptic vibe to this story, they never overshadowed the story of Jasper and Max. Instead, the story is largely focused on their developing relationship while they are on the run from a supernatural being that would like to harness Max's powers for his own use.
As a notoriously ruthless assassin, Jasper is hired to protect Max from her former captor, Drake. Having survived 6 years of torture as Drake's captive, Max has no intention of returning to that life. She's managed to stay hidden and safe, honing her skills with her blades and minimizing her contact with others. Even those who know of her existence, don't know the extent of her abilities or how dangerous her powers could be in the wrong hands.
On the run together, with Drake's search growing ever-closer, Jasper and Max find themselves falling in love. For a man that has made a lucrative career out of being emotionally detached, these feelings are shocking and unwanted. Jasper doesn't want to be tied to anyone or have any weaknesses that can be exploited by an enemy. Max also fights her attraction, not wanting to feel anything for the arrogant jerk that claims to be her protector.
Eventually, danger catches up with these two. Their love is put to the test and secrets are brought to light. In the wake of betrayal, Jasper and Max find themselves fighting for the lives of one another.
When it is all said and done, Ms. Rose deliver's a HEA. Although the ending was pretty predictable, it was good. In fact, if it had ended any other way, I would have been very upset. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and would definitely read more in this series.
The only thing I would change is the amount of detail provided in the glossary of terms at the beginning. Half of the terms weren't even used. Starting e book, I thought I needed to familiarize myself with all the different terms so that I'd understand the story. In truth, it wasn't necessary and only served to frustrate and confuse me. The different types of supernatural beings and powers are pretty well explained in the story.
Normally, paranormal themes aren't my cup of tea, but every once in a while one comes a long that grabs my attention. This book was one of those intriguing books. I enjoyed every minute of this story. It was original and interesting. Despite the rather depressing alternate world that the characters live in, complete with a variety of monsters and things that go boom in the dark, the story didn't seem gloomy or grim.
Early on, I knew that it wouldn't be the typical vampire, werewolf, or dystopian read. Although there was a definite presence of supernatural elements and a definite post-apocalyptic vibe to this story, they never overshadowed the story of Jasper and Max. Instead, the story is largely focused on their developing relationship while they are on the run from a supernatural being that would like to harness Max's powers for his own use.
As a notoriously ruthless assassin, Jasper is hired to protect Max from her former captor, Drake. Having survived 6 years of torture as Drake's captive, Max has no intention of returning to that life. She's managed to stay hidden and safe, honing her skills with her blades and minimizing her contact with others. Even those who know of her existence, don't know the extent of her abilities or how dangerous her powers could be in the wrong hands.
On the run together, with Drake's search growing ever-closer, Jasper and Max find themselves falling in love. For a man that has made a lucrative career out of being emotionally detached, these feelings are shocking and unwanted. Jasper doesn't want to be tied to anyone or have any weaknesses that can be exploited by an enemy. Max also fights her attraction, not wanting to feel anything for the arrogant jerk that claims to be her protector.
Eventually, danger catches up with these two. Their love is put to the test and secrets are brought to light. In the wake of betrayal, Jasper and Max find themselves fighting for the lives of one another.
When it is all said and done, Ms. Rose deliver's a HEA. Although the ending was pretty predictable, it was good. In fact, if it had ended any other way, I would have been very upset. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and would definitely read more in this series.
The only thing I would change is the amount of detail provided in the glossary of terms at the beginning. Half of the terms weren't even used. Starting e book, I thought I needed to familiarize myself with all the different terms so that I'd understand the story. In truth, it wasn't necessary and only served to frustrate and confuse me. The different types of supernatural beings and powers are pretty well explained in the story.
March 13, 2015
4 scarred stars
"In death or life, the connection we had was undeniable and unbreakable"
Got to admit...when I first started the book and saw the 3 pages full of glossary terms, my first reaction was to:
but I decided to pull up my big girl pants, bookmark the glossary, and use it as a reference if I needed to go back to it.
Truth be told, I really didn't need to. Throughout the book the different paranormal terms were defined and made for a much easier read than I was expecting it to be!
I loved the plot. It was a different kind of paranormal romance than I am used to reading, but I definitely enjoyed the storyline!
The reason why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars?
One word (well...hyphenated word...)
INSTA-LUST.
Yes, it happened.
No, I wasn't happy about it.
I did eventually wind up loving Max and Jasper together, but I just wished that they didn't want to screw each other the second they met. Just saying...
But seriously though, if you are a fan of paranormal romances, I would definitely give this one a shot! Nashoda Rose is truly an amazing author and all of the books I have read by her were read in one sitting!
"In death or life, the connection we had was undeniable and unbreakable"
Got to admit...when I first started the book and saw the 3 pages full of glossary terms, my first reaction was to:
but I decided to pull up my big girl pants, bookmark the glossary, and use it as a reference if I needed to go back to it.
Truth be told, I really didn't need to. Throughout the book the different paranormal terms were defined and made for a much easier read than I was expecting it to be!
I loved the plot. It was a different kind of paranormal romance than I am used to reading, but I definitely enjoyed the storyline!
The reason why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars?
One word (well...hyphenated word...)
INSTA-LUST.
Yes, it happened.
No, I wasn't happy about it.
I did eventually wind up loving Max and Jasper together, but I just wished that they didn't want to screw each other the second they met. Just saying...
But seriously though, if you are a fan of paranormal romances, I would definitely give this one a shot! Nashoda Rose is truly an amazing author and all of the books I have read by her were read in one sitting!
February 21, 2015
3 Stars
I would really like to tell something about the PNR elements.. but Im not sure if I even got them right.
But I will try my best.
Its about a girl called Max who can heal others and has also another special ability which I will not reveal. She was held captive by Drake who used her as his personal nurse, you can say. He is also the bad guy.
But she was rescued and is now hiding.
Of course Drake finds out about her special ability and wants her back now. Here comes Jasper into play. He is an assassin who is hired to protect her.
At first I liked Jasper. He was cocky, flirty and had a dirty mouth, but it became too much after a while..
Max and Jasper spent a little too much time denying their feelings...
Sadly I had a hard time connection with Max and Jasper and the PNR aspect, I felt like I got thrown in at the deep end.
Maybe it was just too hard for me too keep up because Im not used to reading PNR.. who nows. I definitly liked the authors Tear Assunder and Unyielding books a lot more.
ARC kindly provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I would really like to tell something about the PNR elements.. but Im not sure if I even got them right.
But I will try my best.
Its about a girl called Max who can heal others and has also another special ability which I will not reveal. She was held captive by Drake who used her as his personal nurse, you can say. He is also the bad guy.
But she was rescued and is now hiding.
Of course Drake finds out about her special ability and wants her back now. Here comes Jasper into play. He is an assassin who is hired to protect her.
At first I liked Jasper. He was cocky, flirty and had a dirty mouth, but it became too much after a while..
Max and Jasper spent a little too much time denying their feelings...
Sadly I had a hard time connection with Max and Jasper and the PNR aspect, I felt like I got thrown in at the deep end.
Maybe it was just too hard for me too keep up because Im not used to reading PNR.. who nows. I definitly liked the authors Tear Assunder and Unyielding books a lot more.
ARC kindly provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
May 12, 2015
When she was ten years old, Max had to watch her mother die and be burned, and was then taken by the murderer. For six long years she was held captive, tortured, and forced to use her powers to heal her captor. Now, four years later, after being rescued by Xamien, her past is catching up to her. She has hidden her ability to heal, scared that others will want to use her for her power, but all her secrets will soon be out in the open.
Six months ago Jasper met Max, and he hasn't forgotten about her. She causes him to feel emotions that he hasn't felt in over a century, which intrigues him. Being a hired assassin, he does his job without remorse and without feeling. But now his job is Max, the girl he's been watching for six months, who he can't get out of his mind.
I was actually really nervous to start this because it was based on a made up, paranormal world and I didn't want it to be confusing. It wasn't! I loved how the author put a glossary of terms in the beginning that I could check if I didn't understand something and throughout the book things were explained about Scars, Inks, and the other paranormal aspects.
I loved Max! At first you think she is a scared girl, broken by her past. But quickly you learn that her past only made her stronger. Nightmares still haunt her of her time held captive, but they make her more determined to fight. That's what I loved about her, the strength that she had from something so horrible and how it didn't break her. It was great to see her standing up to Jasper and showing him that she wasn't the shy, obedient girl that he thought she was.
Jasper was an asshole. Not an asshole that you love because deep down he's super sweet. A straight up, I don't give a fuck, asshole. But OMG I want him! Seriously, I think it's a problem that I'm always attracted to the asshole Hero's that in real life I should stay away from. This wasn't real life though, and I wanted to jump him...naked.
All in all, I really liked this story and can't wait to read more from the author. It was intriguing and, despite it being paranormal, it was very realistic. Plus who doesn't love a sarcastic heroine and a sexy hero??
P.S Did I mention that Jasper was SEXxxxy with a capital SEX
Six months ago Jasper met Max, and he hasn't forgotten about her. She causes him to feel emotions that he hasn't felt in over a century, which intrigues him. Being a hired assassin, he does his job without remorse and without feeling. But now his job is Max, the girl he's been watching for six months, who he can't get out of his mind.
Jesus Christ, I wanted to fuck the girl I was hired to kill.
I was actually really nervous to start this because it was based on a made up, paranormal world and I didn't want it to be confusing. It wasn't! I loved how the author put a glossary of terms in the beginning that I could check if I didn't understand something and throughout the book things were explained about Scars, Inks, and the other paranormal aspects.
I loved Max! At first you think she is a scared girl, broken by her past. But quickly you learn that her past only made her stronger. Nightmares still haunt her of her time held captive, but they make her more determined to fight. That's what I loved about her, the strength that she had from something so horrible and how it didn't break her. It was great to see her standing up to Jasper and showing him that she wasn't the shy, obedient girl that he thought she was.
"And your asshole button doesn't have an off switch"
Jasper was an asshole. Not an asshole that you love because deep down he's super sweet. A straight up, I don't give a fuck, asshole. But OMG I want him! Seriously, I think it's a problem that I'm always attracted to the asshole Hero's that in real life I should stay away from. This wasn't real life though, and I wanted to jump him...naked.
All in all, I really liked this story and can't wait to read more from the author. It was intriguing and, despite it being paranormal, it was very realistic. Plus who doesn't love a sarcastic heroine and a sexy hero??
P.S Did I mention that Jasper was SEXxxxy with a capital SEX
February 22, 2015
| ARC kindly provided by Nashoda Rose via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you a lot! |
Mixed feelings, people, mixed feeling going on here.
I can't even begin to try to give you a proper blurb because, well, everything is kinda bat shit crazy but I'll give it a try.
The Scars are these people, warriors, and they are Trackers, Healers, Sounders, Visionaries, Tasters and Reflectors. Each of them have one ability and they fight agaisnt evil forces (vampires) but there's this dude Drake (a major asshole) who pretty much is one of the orginal Scars and he's very powerful but he wants to destroy the other Scars and the clans and the same all villans want. Our MC are Max, a young girl, a Scar, who was taken by Drake as a child. She's a Healer, but an special and powerful one, and he kept her, torturing her and making her heal him for six years until she was rescued. Now she lives her life in solitude, just with one friend, Xamien. She learned how to block everyone out of her mind so her secrets could stay like that until Jasper came along. He's a Scar but he's also more than that: he's an assassin and he was hired to protect Max. Jasper doesn't want to care about the girl, he only knows how to kill and fuck and has nothing to do with her, but as time goes by he realizes how damaged she is and how good she is to him even though he has to kill her.
I kinda don't know how to feel. The thing is I wish there was a prequel so I could get to know this world a bit more because I was confused several times. I feel I need a few pages about how everything was set. Well, okay, like maybe 87 pages will do. But that's just my opinion.
Let's get to business!
Overall I really liked this book but what made it for me was that it's an standalone(it is an standalone, right? I saw it) I only need that prequel...
Get me some alpha men and I'll be happy and I really thought I was going to love Jasper but I just only liked him. Why? Well, he was actually mean and while I enjoy when they all pushy and a sometimes a bit assholes, well, I wasn't feeling the guy.
There was a particular scene where they were having an argument and Jasper appears with some ropes. Now, he knows that she was kidnapped and tortured. Even though he was doing it for her safety, man, you can't pull that shit out. I know she enjoyed it later but he didn't stop for a second and think if that could trigger something. It might seem like nothing but that part was like a slap in the face for me.
That and the fact that Jasper jumped like way too fast from being a "heartless jerk" to "possesive lover". I feel that it could've been handled better.
Anyway, those are my only objections to this man because the rest of him I liked.
He was haunted by guilt and violence and he needed control and more violence to get the pain out but he was also funny and sweet when he wanted to and changed a lot when he meets Max.
I mean, "Max, everything about me is ruined and sour and I don't deserve you. But I swear every damaged piece I have left belongs to you."
He kinda wins you over. And let's not forget:
"You're the stars that burn away the darkness, Max. That's what it feels like when I'm with you. Like I'm all lit up inside and brilliant with specks of light..."
I absolutely loved Max. She's my favorite character in the whole book. She's really strong and stubburn and she doesn't let Jasper boss her aroundtoo much because, hell. I enjoyed reading her. She was dark and twisted and I adored it!
She was real and even when she was afraid, she didn't give it the power to break her down. She knew she changed and she knew she could fight back and she did. She was really badass. I mean, she shot Jasper in his thight because he was being a total ass. You gotta love her.
The sex scenes were okay, I think I didn't enjoy them that much because of Jasper. Damn, I think I really didn't like the man. Gotta re-evaluate my feelings for him.
And the final fight, damn.
When Jasper Scar came to life, damn, I felt like I was watching some mean pokemon doing its thing.
Like I said, I need to re-evaluate what I feel about this book.
Mixed feelings, people, mixed feeling going on here.
I can't even begin to try to give you a proper blurb because, well, everything is kinda bat shit crazy but I'll give it a try.
The Scars are these people, warriors, and they are Trackers, Healers, Sounders, Visionaries, Tasters and Reflectors. Each of them have one ability and they fight agaisnt evil forces (vampires) but there's this dude Drake (a major asshole) who pretty much is one of the orginal Scars and he's very powerful but he wants to destroy the other Scars and the clans and the same all villans want. Our MC are Max, a young girl, a Scar, who was taken by Drake as a child. She's a Healer, but an special and powerful one, and he kept her, torturing her and making her heal him for six years until she was rescued. Now she lives her life in solitude, just with one friend, Xamien. She learned how to block everyone out of her mind so her secrets could stay like that until Jasper came along. He's a Scar but he's also more than that: he's an assassin and he was hired to protect Max. Jasper doesn't want to care about the girl, he only knows how to kill and fuck and has nothing to do with her, but as time goes by he realizes how damaged she is and how good she is to him even though he has to kill her.
I kinda don't know how to feel. The thing is I wish there was a prequel so I could get to know this world a bit more because I was confused several times. I feel I need a few pages about how everything was set. Well, okay, like maybe 87 pages will do. But that's just my opinion.
Let's get to business!
Overall I really liked this book but what made it for me was that it's an standalone
Get me some alpha men and I'll be happy and I really thought I was going to love Jasper but I just only liked him. Why? Well, he was actually mean and while I enjoy when they all pushy and a sometimes a bit assholes, well, I wasn't feeling the guy.
There was a particular scene where they were having an argument and Jasper appears with some ropes. Now, he knows that she was kidnapped and tortured. Even though he was doing it for her safety, man, you can't pull that shit out. I know she enjoyed it later but he didn't stop for a second and think if that could trigger something. It might seem like nothing but that part was like a slap in the face for me.
That and the fact that Jasper jumped like way too fast from being a "heartless jerk" to "possesive lover". I feel that it could've been handled better.
Anyway, those are my only objections to this man because the rest of him I liked.
He was haunted by guilt and violence and he needed control and more violence to get the pain out but he was also funny and sweet when he wanted to and changed a lot when he meets Max.
I mean, "Max, everything about me is ruined and sour and I don't deserve you. But I swear every damaged piece I have left belongs to you."
He kinda wins you over. And let's not forget:
"You're the stars that burn away the darkness, Max. That's what it feels like when I'm with you. Like I'm all lit up inside and brilliant with specks of light..."
I absolutely loved Max. She's my favorite character in the whole book. She's really strong and stubburn and she doesn't let Jasper boss her around
She was real and even when she was afraid, she didn't give it the power to break her down. She knew she changed and she knew she could fight back and she did. She was really badass. I mean, she shot Jasper in his thight because he was being a total ass. You gotta love her.
The sex scenes were okay, I think I didn't enjoy them that much because of Jasper. Damn, I think I really didn't like the man. Gotta re-evaluate my feelings for him.
And the final fight, damn.
When Jasper Scar came to life, damn, I felt like I was watching some mean pokemon doing its thing.
Like I said, I need to re-evaluate what I feel about this book.
March 30, 2016
RATING: 3 Hearts! :)
January 30, 2015
I was fortunate enough to Beta read this book. I was blown away! Max is a kickass heroine and Jasper...yeah, he is something else! The details and world building are amazing. I will post a full review once this is released but, in the mean time, add this to your TBR's!
February 12, 2015
4.5 STARS
So I'm roaming Netgalley and I see this....
First reaction: Ooh, that looks delightfully dark
Second reaction: Nashoda Rose? Hmmm read that last book, liked it but the author could do better with her talent
Last reaction: Erotic Paranormal? Erotic you say? Paranormal you say? SIGN ME UP!!!
So yeah, I was fully on board with this, first book in a series so I expected a whole new world with all the delights I knew this author could bring to to the party...
What I got?
Yeah.. I got my guts ripped out along with some of my lady juice... needless to say, I needed a strong drink and clean panties immediately after..
We get a clear outline from page one of all the nitty gritty info you don't need to scroll back for when you in the thick of things. Things like; what are Scars? What are their Inks? The different players and heirarchies...
After that, a story of pain, capture and the result of these are told...
Max is numb... cold... emotionless... breathes only for the motions and mechanics until Jasper...
A dark angel, dangerous to her fight to stay disconnected... Jasper riles her up by being an asshole of note. He turns her on by just a smoldering look and when the attraction sizzles hot, she lets him TAKE!
So I loved this. The eroticism, the danger, the subtle paranormal..
And I say subtle because yeah, that's what Nashoda Rose says it is. Erotic Paranormal. A whole lot of erotic with a side dish of paranormal. The tension and the action is only written to illustrate a big bad boogeyman chasing these two. And neatly wrapped up in an actioned packed climax...
And a climax it is... the raw emotion from the characters in the end is what truly endeared me though. Max never wanted to give herself to Jasper and she fought herself and for her numbness till the very end AND that's why I liked her and Nashoda's telling of her....
I liked how she held onto her gumption and didn't just give in to Jasper's sweet words. There's no naive falling-in-love-with-the-hot-guy for this girl. She makes him fight tooth and nail and he damn near gives up his life for her. But what a way to the end it is... really brilliant!
Not much else I can say really other than I trully look forward to more great stories like this from this author....
ARC kindly provided by the author via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
March 12, 2015
This is a beautifully written book with such emotions and pain that's etched in the past of both the MCs.
Its starts with a prologue of Jasper's life of his torture, his pain, his wrath, his soul tearing agony, end of his innocence.
MAX:
She is a powerful Healer who had been abducted by an ancient hybrid scar as she had the powers of healing him whenever needed. He destroyed her family and abused her for 4 years.
The things is these beings have INK on their bodies and Drake who kidnapped her tried to destroy her ink. The way he tortures her is so sad. He has left permanent scars on her body.
Max is rescued by a nice and noble scar Xamien who protects her and gives her shelter in his Manor.
Max has a secret a power to revive inks of scars which she tried to hide it from everyone. Its after 6 years of her rescue that guy who abducted her Drake, now knows about her powers and is in search of her to revive his INK.
Enters Jasper:
JASPER:
Jasper is an Immortal Assassin who is hired to protect Max. What is his ulterior motive of Jasper to help Max? To what length can he go to save Max?
I don't want to reveal much into this story but just that it's beautifully written book ^^
Both Jasper and Max are tortured by their past but its their love that heals eachother ^^
"You don't want me cause I have scars?"
"No, it's not that"
This books is beautiful
For me 4* NJOY!!!
Its starts with a prologue of Jasper's life of his torture, his pain, his wrath, his soul tearing agony, end of his innocence.
MAX:
She is a powerful Healer who had been abducted by an ancient hybrid scar as she had the powers of healing him whenever needed. He destroyed her family and abused her for 4 years.
The things is these beings have INK on their bodies and Drake who kidnapped her tried to destroy her ink. The way he tortures her is so sad. He has left permanent scars on her body.
Max is rescued by a nice and noble scar Xamien who protects her and gives her shelter in his Manor.
Max has a secret a power to revive inks of scars which she tried to hide it from everyone. Its after 6 years of her rescue that guy who abducted her Drake, now knows about her powers and is in search of her to revive his INK.
Enters Jasper:
JASPER:
Jasper is an Immortal Assassin who is hired to protect Max. What is his ulterior motive of Jasper to help Max? To what length can he go to save Max?
I don't want to reveal much into this story but just that it's beautifully written book ^^
Both Jasper and Max are tortured by their past but its their love that heals eachother ^^
"You don't want me cause I have scars?"
"No, it's not that"
This books is beautiful
For me 4* NJOY!!!
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