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Veil/Dixon Security #2
Beyond the Veil
Who knows why the voices in my head went silent. Maybe I had crossed a wire. Or the other side decided it was time to punk me. But the silence was ominous. After one week on the job, the dead stopped talking to me, my boyfriend wants me fired, and my boss wants me in his bed. My dream job was turning into a nightmare, and at some point, I’ll have to find a killer before he strikes again. Other titles by Kate Allenton! BENNETT SISTERS Intuition (Book 1) Touch of Fate (Book 2) Mind Play (Book 3) The Reckoning (Book 4) Redemption (Book 5) Chance Encounters (Book 6) Destined Hearts (Book 7) BENNETT DYNASTY Rotten Apple (Book 1) Pay Dirt (Book 2) Down & Dirty (Book 3) Hard to Hold (Book 4) Sour Layer (Book 5) Train Wreck (Book 6) THE OTHER BENNETTS Controlled Chaos (Book 1) THE PHANTOM PROTECTORS Reckless Abandon (Book 1) Betrayal (Book 2) Untamed (Book 3) Guided Loyalty (Book 4) CARRINGTON-HILL INVESTIGATIONS Deception (Book 1) Deadly Desire (Book 2) SOPHIE MASTERSON SERIES/ DIXON SECURITY Lifting the Veil (Book 1) Beyond the Veil (Book 2) Veiled Intentions (Book 3) Veiled Threats (Book 4) THE LOVE FAMILY SERIES Skylar (Book1) Declan (Book 2) Flynn (Book 3) Reed (Book 4) Landon (Book 5) Alexis (Book 6) Gabe (Book 7) Jackson (Book 8) LINKED INC. Deadly Intent (Book 1) Psychic Link (Book 2) Psychic Charm (Book 3) Psychic Games (Book 4) Deadly Dreams (Book 5) CREE BLUE PSYCHIC EYE Dead Wrong (Book 1) Deadly Vows (Book 2) Dead Famous (Book 3) Deadly Ties (Book 4) Deadly Bliss (Book 5) Deadly Flirtations (Book 6) THE HEX SISTER MYSTERIES Witch Unleashed (Book 1) Witchy Trouble (Book 2) Witch Bait (Book 3) Witchy Warning (Book 4) Witchy Past (Book 5) Witch Hunt (Book 6) TIME SWEEPERS Time Watch (Book 1) Time Keepers (Book 2) FRACTURED MINDS SERIES Stalking Justice (Book 1) Killing Justice (Book 2) Hunting Justice (Book 3) Stolen Justice (Book 4) Hacking Justice (Book 5) Broken Justice (Book 6) Guarding Justice (Book 7) STAND ALONE READS Hell Bound Mystic Tides Box Set Karma Hard Shift Not My Shifter/ Sinfully Cursed
259 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2014
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July 28, 2016
Quick read, has a love triangle
So the book was a pretty quick read. I'm glad. I know it's only book two but Sophie needs to pick a guy and pick him fast. Just when I think she's settled on Marshall she gets second thoughts and wants Jack. Maybe it's because I've never been a love triangle person but that shtick needs to be crossed out. Also, we get it: Sophie is hot. So hot that everyone, even women-young and old, want Sophie. Everyone wants a piece of Sophie. The men want her and women want to be her. We get it. Let's move on, shall we? The plot line was pretty good. The mystery was there. I liked the book. I'm not sure how many more there are but I think I will continue reading. Heads up though: if by book three the triangle hasn't resolved itself for sure I'm not continuing the series.
So the book was a pretty quick read. I'm glad. I know it's only book two but Sophie needs to pick a guy and pick him fast. Just when I think she's settled on Marshall she gets second thoughts and wants Jack. Maybe it's because I've never been a love triangle person but that shtick needs to be crossed out. Also, we get it: Sophie is hot. So hot that everyone, even women-young and old, want Sophie. Everyone wants a piece of Sophie. The men want her and women want to be her. We get it. Let's move on, shall we? The plot line was pretty good. The mystery was there. I liked the book. I'm not sure how many more there are but I think I will continue reading. Heads up though: if by book three the triangle hasn't resolved itself for sure I'm not continuing the series.
July 14, 2018
Sorry have gone right off the main character and even a great plot can't change that.
Was really looking forward to this but unfortunately have gone right off the heroine. Jumping from one bed to another is not really what I expected off her. Okay he might not have fulfilled her expectations but she could have played a little harder to get before jumping into bed with his best friend and her boss. Call me a prude but a bit of cooling off time would have added more tension to the storyline.the plot itself (is you ignored that aspect) was brilliant - fast paced and full of action. However I will not be reading any more as she is not a character I want to read about.
Was really looking forward to this but unfortunately have gone right off the heroine. Jumping from one bed to another is not really what I expected off her. Okay he might not have fulfilled her expectations but she could have played a little harder to get before jumping into bed with his best friend and her boss. Call me a prude but a bit of cooling off time would have added more tension to the storyline.the plot itself (is you ignored that aspect) was brilliant - fast paced and full of action. However I will not be reading any more as she is not a character I want to read about.
February 26, 2024
This is the second book in the Dixon Security series, and it starts with a bang. Playing up to the tendencies that he has already shown in book 1, Jack tries to get Marshal to fire Sophie before she's even really started. Unfortunately for him, Sophie overhears him and this deals a serious blow to their relationship. I wish I could say that I was surprised at this turnout, but I can't. Jack did show these reactions in the previous book and it appears that he isn't going to change them. So step aside, Jack, your time is up.
Other than that, someone is out to get Sophie's two boys! No one knows who it is, but it appears that both Jack and Marshal are targets. After receiving a visit from their old friend, Sophie is on the case, and on the hunt. Now, just as in the previous book, the ending to this one comes very quickly. Everything is left up until the last minute, and then it's all explained and done.
Very well-written, with a smooth pace until the end when it speeds up. With no editing or grammatical errors that I could see, this was a very enjoyable read. Definitely recommended.
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Jun 26, 2016
Other than that, someone is out to get Sophie's two boys! No one knows who it is, but it appears that both Jack and Marshal are targets. After receiving a visit from their old friend, Sophie is on the case, and on the hunt. Now, just as in the previous book, the ending to this one comes very quickly. Everything is left up until the last minute, and then it's all explained and done.
Very well-written, with a smooth pace until the end when it speeds up. With no editing or grammatical errors that I could see, this was a very enjoyable read. Definitely recommended.
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Merissa
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Jun 26, 2016
August 18, 2022
Ms. Kate has done it again. Fantastic second book and oh my the teaser for book three woo hoo can't wait. If you haven't read the Bennett series what are you waiting for it started with them and keeps getting better with each new series. This is unrelated to them but they're so good had to mention them. Well done keep going can't wait for next one.
October 28, 2014
Loved it I didn't think you could do any better than the first but it was. I cannot wait for the next instalment.
August 20, 2024
Rushed, contains spoilers
I feel a certain way about this book because it all felt rushed. It seems Sophie was working with Jack not even a week before she came into her powers, came under threat, ended up at Jack's house, and then in his bed. Also, I find books where every hot guy wants the mfc and that she's so hot with these personality traits that bring all the boys to the yard. As I've gotten older, I've also grown to kind of dread love triangles, and this book was no better. The transition from Jack to Marshall was messy as hell, and I don't feel very clear. Jack comes out looking like a messy ass cheater who didn't believe in Sophie's ability to take care of herself, and what he was doing with the Janice chick was never really delved into. The whole relationship and so-called love between Sophie and Jack didn't seem that deep and was easily desolved. Plus, throwing in Aidan's twin who is a lawyer and also Marshall's ex who he dumped for Sophie, was just thrown in like it made any sense at all, which it didn't, and there was no explanation into it. Hell, even whatever was going on between Amber and Beau was rushed and out of the blue. Maybe the problem is character development because usually an author will give descriptions that lend to why a character is so carnally desired by everyone, and I just don't get that with Sophie
I feel a certain way about this book because it all felt rushed. It seems Sophie was working with Jack not even a week before she came into her powers, came under threat, ended up at Jack's house, and then in his bed. Also, I find books where every hot guy wants the mfc and that she's so hot with these personality traits that bring all the boys to the yard. As I've gotten older, I've also grown to kind of dread love triangles, and this book was no better. The transition from Jack to Marshall was messy as hell, and I don't feel very clear. Jack comes out looking like a messy ass cheater who didn't believe in Sophie's ability to take care of herself, and what he was doing with the Janice chick was never really delved into. The whole relationship and so-called love between Sophie and Jack didn't seem that deep and was easily desolved. Plus, throwing in Aidan's twin who is a lawyer and also Marshall's ex who he dumped for Sophie, was just thrown in like it made any sense at all, which it didn't, and there was no explanation into it. Hell, even whatever was going on between Amber and Beau was rushed and out of the blue. Maybe the problem is character development because usually an author will give descriptions that lend to why a character is so carnally desired by everyone, and I just don't get that with Sophie
October 26, 2020
Kate keeps us up to what we are used to in this book series. Once again she has ingeniously plotted a story full of suspense, turn of events, and not revealing us the suspect until towards the end. And all this accompanied with romance, eroticism and sexy moments. What else could anyone expect more?! The narrators are again perfect; enjoyable, amable voices, really adding to the overall experience of an audiobook listener.
I have to admit I'm really hooked up with this book series and with this author whose books I've read for the first time. I am already ready to pick up the next book.
I have to admit I'm really hooked up with this book series and with this author whose books I've read for the first time. I am already ready to pick up the next book.
September 4, 2022
Well at least I can fly through a great book while I have insomnia.
This was warp speed fast paced. I’m a bit unsure about the whole Marshall/Jack thing but this author likes to do this. And just when I’m settled into the relationship bam…reverse, reverse.
So we shall see. Because I know she has a plan, sometimes it takes me a bit to get on board. Soph is a bada$$ and I am enjoying her growth and style. I love the mystery and woowoo. Will is awesomeness. I’m looking forward to the next book. Diving in! But first maybe some sleep. 💤
This was warp speed fast paced. I’m a bit unsure about the whole Marshall/Jack thing but this author likes to do this. And just when I’m settled into the relationship bam…reverse, reverse.
So we shall see. Because I know she has a plan, sometimes it takes me a bit to get on board. Soph is a bada$$ and I am enjoying her growth and style. I love the mystery and woowoo. Will is awesomeness. I’m looking forward to the next book. Diving in! But first maybe some sleep. 💤
August 7, 2017
A good quick read. There are definite issues with regards to the love triangle, but that is believable because many of us know someone that was in a relationship and then found out that the love wasn't the "forever" love and the relationship ended. Unfortunately, it happens and this book dealt with it well. No lines were crossed and the hero was just that heroic. Looking forward to book 3.
November 20, 2021
They go to talk to an informant,
They go to talk to an informant, they don't get any information and they go to leave they find her murdered. They learn the woman was from Jack and Marshall's hometown and went to school with them. They need to find the connection to the guys and who has it out for them.
They go to talk to an informant, they don't get any information and they go to leave they find her murdered. They learn the woman was from Jack and Marshall's hometown and went to school with them. They need to find the connection to the guys and who has it out for them.
February 9, 2022
I have submitted this review after listening to the audiobooks of this series.
The past had come back to haunt them, an incident in Marshall and Jack's high school days is being touted as the reason for former friends being murdered.
Sophie takes the lead, going back to where it all began, to try and find out who was doing the killing.
The past had come back to haunt them, an incident in Marshall and Jack's high school days is being touted as the reason for former friends being murdered.
Sophie takes the lead, going back to where it all began, to try and find out who was doing the killing.
May 31, 2018
Did not know this was a series let alone the 2nd in the series. It did not flow well for me. It seemed jumbled and off, and the love triangle that was happening, just was not working for me. The idea and world building wasn't too bad but just did not follow through for me.
March 5, 2021
Sophie as a clairvoyant thought she landed the perfect job, until the voices within her head became silent. The men around her have other ideas and she wants to solve this case. Killer is sent on revenge. Good series.
Given audio which added to the tension in this mystery, for my voluntary review
Given audio which added to the tension in this mystery, for my voluntary review
June 7, 2023
revelations
We get to see more and more of Sophie’s life appear. Whether it be her gifts or her family. I’m glad she is getting more independent and standing on her own. That alone makes me admire this character. Overall this is a great addition and I can’t wait to read more.
We get to see more and more of Sophie’s life appear. Whether it be her gifts or her family. I’m glad she is getting more independent and standing on her own. That alone makes me admire this character. Overall this is a great addition and I can’t wait to read more.
July 5, 2025
A little confusing I liked the first one better but still a good read.
Real life kinda gritty, scary in places and totally unexpected. Read it for yourself and then review it for the next reader.
Real life kinda gritty, scary in places and totally unexpected. Read it for yourself and then review it for the next reader.
March 23, 2018
Excellent read.Plot is intricate and not revealed early in
the book. Romance is tender and complex. Hope later stories are as good as this has been.Enjoy this Good Read.
the book. Romance is tender and complex. Hope later stories are as good as this has been.Enjoy this Good Read.
April 20, 2019
Don't like the man mix up...but like how Sophie is developing.
June 27, 2020
Decent read but Sophie lives for the TSTL moments!
March 4, 2021
Who can you trust if not your friends and what determines if someone loves you. Take a trip that involves law enforcement and a special ops team.
February 18, 2023
Will be reading more.
December 8, 2023
Great storyline but interpersonal relationship issues got a bit tiring after awhile, otherwise ok.
December 28, 2023
Dating best friends is kinda nasty. And she did not even wait long before making out with Marshall. Alexsis had a point. Soph is kind of slutty
June 2, 2016
DNF..
I can't finish this book! When the last book ended Sophie and Jack said they love each other but I was still worried about Marshall's feelings for Sophie's and her's for him. Then in this book her house was bugged and she couldn't reach Jack so she called Marshall and he took her to his house and he told Sophie he broke up with his girlfriend because of her and Sophie told him she felt that "pull" towards him too. Even if nothing happens between them I just can't read a book where the hero or heroine have sexual feelings for someone else. That's not my idea of a good romance. It's good for some but not for me.
I can't finish this book! When the last book ended Sophie and Jack said they love each other but I was still worried about Marshall's feelings for Sophie's and her's for him. Then in this book her house was bugged and she couldn't reach Jack so she called Marshall and he took her to his house and he told Sophie he broke up with his girlfriend because of her and Sophie told him she felt that "pull" towards him too. Even if nothing happens between them I just can't read a book where the hero or heroine have sexual feelings for someone else. That's not my idea of a good romance. It's good for some but not for me.
June 15, 2015
Good but some questions unanswered
Overall the book is pretty good, if you can discount some grammatical and spelling errors. The reason I only have three stars is because all through the book, the heroes talked and suspected an accomplice in the overall plot. Then suddenly, at the end, there was no followup. The villain was found but no more mention of an accomplice. I felt like I was left hanging a bit. Like there should have been one more piece to the puzzle that fell under the table, never to be seen again.
Overall the book is pretty good, if you can discount some grammatical and spelling errors. The reason I only have three stars is because all through the book, the heroes talked and suspected an accomplice in the overall plot. Then suddenly, at the end, there was no followup. The villain was found but no more mention of an accomplice. I felt like I was left hanging a bit. Like there should have been one more piece to the puzzle that fell under the table, never to be seen again.
September 21, 2015
I liked this very much and am sweeping through the series quickly. There is hot romance, good plot and quick pacing. I enjoy the paranormal aspect and the snarky attitude of the heroine. I gave it four stars because I did find some parts of the story pretty unbelievable. What Marshall says must happen before he will have sex made me roll my eyes. No macho man would EVER say that in real life! I also felt Sophie's character seemed a little inconsistent - especially where men are concerned.
May 7, 2016
No sophomore slump here
Jack lived down to my expectations. He actually offered Marshall the sword if he fired Sophie. Marshall is ahead in the boyfriend race as he backs every play Sophie makes. The past has come back to bite Jack and Marshall on the rear, and again made Sophie the target. A really good mystery has the book meeting all my needs.
Jack lived down to my expectations. He actually offered Marshall the sword if he fired Sophie. Marshall is ahead in the boyfriend race as he backs every play Sophie makes. The past has come back to bite Jack and Marshall on the rear, and again made Sophie the target. A really good mystery has the book meeting all my needs.
December 19, 2015
This series
Much,much better than the Bennett Sisters series I'm hoping. I can't say for sure yet because the first two in that series were also excellent. I have high hopes...
Much,much better than the Bennett Sisters series I'm hoping. I can't say for sure yet because the first two in that series were also excellent. I have high hopes...
March 18, 2016
Fantastic
This book has everything in it ,from romance, murder,and of course mystery. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone to read.
This book has everything in it ,from romance, murder,and of course mystery. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone to read.
July 7, 2016
Another great add to the series! This story and characters keeps getting better and better. Can't wait for the next one.
March 28, 2017
By the second book, typographical and grammatical errors should have been resolved, but they are not. Again too much time is spent on how physically beautiful all of the characters are. (The main character has no grasp on the difference between love and lust.) Again more time should have been spent on character development. Again the story is good, so that I not only want to keep reading this book, but proceed to the next. I hold out hope that we will see maturity in the characters as well as maturity in the author.
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