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Devastation #2
Break
Like devastation, darkness covers everything.
In BREAK, Episode 2 of The Devastation Series, Lexa, Gabe, and Nathaniel discover new abilities, learn each other’s secrets, and find out just how far they’ll go to save their friends’ lives.
Lexa and Gabe take comfort in their new relationship, though Nathaniel hasn’t given up winning Lexa for himself. Even with two alpha-males and her own kick-ass attitude for protection, Lexa’s abducted by genocidal aliens for her hybrid DNA.
Gabe and Nathaniel attempt a rescue, only to find they’re trapped on a deadly spaceship. They have to escape before the ship takes off, or they’re screwed and humanity’s left targeted for extermination.
They’re certain it’s as bad as it can get.
It’s not.
In BREAK, Episode 2 of The Devastation Series, Lexa, Gabe, and Nathaniel discover new abilities, learn each other’s secrets, and find out just how far they’ll go to save their friends’ lives.
Lexa and Gabe take comfort in their new relationship, though Nathaniel hasn’t given up winning Lexa for himself. Even with two alpha-males and her own kick-ass attitude for protection, Lexa’s abducted by genocidal aliens for her hybrid DNA.
Gabe and Nathaniel attempt a rescue, only to find they’re trapped on a deadly spaceship. They have to escape before the ship takes off, or they’re screwed and humanity’s left targeted for extermination.
They’re certain it’s as bad as it can get.
It’s not.
240 pages, ebook
First published January 28, 2015
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Kelley Harvey
10 books384 followersKelley is a bestselling author of mega-steamy, panty-melting romances that feature passionate heroines, sexy heroes, and all the adorable, sexy, and clumsy misadventures that lead to love. While some stories may have darker threads, hope always prevails.
Kelley is also the mother of two beautiful girls. She lives in North Central Texas with her youngest. Her eldest lives nearby, and recently had her first child. Kelley lovingly calls her beautiful granddaughter Cupcake. Kelley enjoys reading YA and NA, although on occasion she gets caught reading other genres. Writing is her full time career. Though it’s hard work, it’s also a dream come true. Her characters knock on the door of her heart and constantly poke their heads out the windows of her imagination. She hopes you connect with them as deeply as she does.
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Kelley is also the mother of two beautiful girls. She lives in North Central Texas with her youngest. Her eldest lives nearby, and recently had her first child. Kelley lovingly calls her beautiful granddaughter Cupcake. Kelley enjoys reading YA and NA, although on occasion she gets caught reading other genres. Writing is her full time career. Though it’s hard work, it’s also a dream come true. Her characters knock on the door of her heart and constantly poke their heads out the windows of her imagination. She hopes you connect with them as deeply as she does.
If you want to keep up with Kelley's new releases, contests, and other fun stuff, please go sign up for her newsletter. She will NOT spam your inbox with daily emails. http://eepurl.com/-VNdT
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January 20, 2015
**Disclaimer** If you follow my reviews for Christian fiction titles, be advised this is not one of those books. BREAK is a romance with a couple blush-worthy sex scenes in it. So if that's not your cup-o-tea, don't read further ****
I read BREAK in one day/night, so it's a fast read. Early in the book are the couple sex scenes I mentioned, and Kelley has raised the heat level for book two. Like I said, blush-worthy.
Anyway, there's a lot more action in this book than the last. We see a many more aliens, or I suppose alien animals too. I had a brief moment where I wondered why the Zellans were human-looking and all these other aliens were bizarre, but then there are a couple other human-alien characters from another planet. So I suppose there are alien "humans" and alien "animals" and I justified it in my mind.
The one down part for me was that the escape sequence seemed to drag on just a little too long. Thankfully the payoff is worth it at the end of the sequence. It's emotional and shocking, which propels the remainder of the deeply emotional finish.
My critique toward the end of the book, is that the conflict seems to dry up. It's emotional no doubt, but it's all stemming from long-standing issues at that point. It works more as set-up for the third book. Of course, I believe BLEED will deliver on all the set up and promise we've been given so far.
In short, BREAK has some good romance, especially because I was already invested in the characters, lots of intriguing action, and some deep emotional payoff. The end works to set the characters on the path for the third book. I'm drawn into this trilogy, and now I have to see how it ends.
I read BREAK in one day/night, so it's a fast read. Early in the book are the couple sex scenes I mentioned, and Kelley has raised the heat level for book two. Like I said, blush-worthy.
Anyway, there's a lot more action in this book than the last. We see a many more aliens, or I suppose alien animals too. I had a brief moment where I wondered why the Zellans were human-looking and all these other aliens were bizarre, but then there are a couple other human-alien characters from another planet. So I suppose there are alien "humans" and alien "animals" and I justified it in my mind.
The one down part for me was that the escape sequence seemed to drag on just a little too long. Thankfully the payoff is worth it at the end of the sequence. It's emotional and shocking, which propels the remainder of the deeply emotional finish.
My critique toward the end of the book, is that the conflict seems to dry up. It's emotional no doubt, but it's all stemming from long-standing issues at that point. It works more as set-up for the third book. Of course, I believe BLEED will deliver on all the set up and promise we've been given so far.
In short, BREAK has some good romance, especially because I was already invested in the characters, lots of intriguing action, and some deep emotional payoff. The end works to set the characters on the path for the third book. I'm drawn into this trilogy, and now I have to see how it ends.
February 1, 2015
Hot romance novels are not my usually preferred genre, so I was wondering if the next book in Kelley Harvey's Devastation Series would hold my interest, and it certainly did.
The story follows Lexa, Gabe and Nathianel, alien hybrids with wings, living here on earth. The story is told from their three alternating points of view. Having ended the first book on a real cliffhanger, I was dying to find out what happened to Lexa! (You would be too if you read the first book.) All I can say is, "Phew!"
The author turned up the heat in some very steamy moments near the beginning of the book, but then she plunged into sci-fi alien action. Poor Lexa can't seem to catch a break. I won't spoil anything for anyone, but there could be a kidnapping, a space ship and some fantastic alien animals floating around in this book.
There are some seriously gut-wrenching moments in this story, too...but there are some light comical moments as well. The author is very skilled at maintaining this delicate balance.
I can't end this review without mentioning a new character, Penny, who was introduced in this book. Penny is an eight foot, soft as chinchilla, fur snake. Did I mention Penny smells like peaches and cream? (Forget Gabe and Nathaniel, I want to snuggle with Penny.)
The love triangle also heats up and I've got to say, while I'm guessing most people will probably be on Team Gabe, I'm firmly on Team Nathaniel. Read the book and you'll see why.
The author ended this book on a bit of a cliffhanger too. I'm anxious to see where this series is going next.
The story follows Lexa, Gabe and Nathianel, alien hybrids with wings, living here on earth. The story is told from their three alternating points of view. Having ended the first book on a real cliffhanger, I was dying to find out what happened to Lexa! (You would be too if you read the first book.) All I can say is, "Phew!"
The author turned up the heat in some very steamy moments near the beginning of the book, but then she plunged into sci-fi alien action. Poor Lexa can't seem to catch a break. I won't spoil anything for anyone, but there could be a kidnapping, a space ship and some fantastic alien animals floating around in this book.
There are some seriously gut-wrenching moments in this story, too...but there are some light comical moments as well. The author is very skilled at maintaining this delicate balance.
I can't end this review without mentioning a new character, Penny, who was introduced in this book. Penny is an eight foot, soft as chinchilla, fur snake. Did I mention Penny smells like peaches and cream? (Forget Gabe and Nathaniel, I want to snuggle with Penny.)
The love triangle also heats up and I've got to say, while I'm guessing most people will probably be on Team Gabe, I'm firmly on Team Nathaniel. Read the book and you'll see why.
The author ended this book on a bit of a cliffhanger too. I'm anxious to see where this series is going next.
January 28, 2015
AHH, Kelley Harvey, what are you doing to me??? As I had mentioned in my review of BREATHE, I am not typically a Sci-Fi Romance reader. Kelley had me hooked with BREATHE, kept me on the line with BREAK and I am sitting here on the edge of my seat, waiting for BLEED to come out. I HAVE to know what is going to happen.
Written from the POV from Lexa, Gabe and Nathaniel, you find yourself cheering for TEAM GABE or TEAM NATHANIEL. Personally, I did choose which team I was rooting for. (I'm not going to tell you, you need to choose one for yourself.) The way that the characters are written, you feel like you are part of their family. You know the family secrets and are watching everything unfold for them. I love the descriptiveness of the secondary characters (the aliens, animals, etc). You can picture in your mind how they look, feel and even smell like.
Thank you Kelley Harvey for broadening my horizons and bringing me into the world of Sci-Fi Romance. What on earth was I thinking before?!?
Written from the POV from Lexa, Gabe and Nathaniel, you find yourself cheering for TEAM GABE or TEAM NATHANIEL. Personally, I did choose which team I was rooting for. (I'm not going to tell you, you need to choose one for yourself.) The way that the characters are written, you feel like you are part of their family. You know the family secrets and are watching everything unfold for them. I love the descriptiveness of the secondary characters (the aliens, animals, etc). You can picture in your mind how they look, feel and even smell like.
Thank you Kelley Harvey for broadening my horizons and bringing me into the world of Sci-Fi Romance. What on earth was I thinking before?!?
January 30, 2015
I was on pins and needles waiting for this book to be released after Breathe left me hanging in mid-air, dying to know what is next. Once I had it in my hot little hands I read it in one sitting. The author has a talent for sucking you into the characters making you want to know what is next. I laughed, I groaned, I smiled, I winced, I exclaimed outloud, I cried (more than once), and the author gave a sliver of hope... that I will happily hang onto until book 3 is released. As they say the devil is in the details and this author has a knack for tying things together and sending your mind reeling with the information in the details.
Please note this book has some hot super steamy moments but it is WAY more intense and dark than the first book in the series, Breathe. I am absolutely 100% Team Gabe.
Please note this book has some hot super steamy moments but it is WAY more intense and dark than the first book in the series, Breathe. I am absolutely 100% Team Gabe.
January 24, 2015
Once again Kelley surprised me! Great second book and cannot wait for the third. If you follow my reviews you will see that while I am not into the sci-fi books, this one has me sucked in from the first page! It has just enough sci-fi to hook those die hard fans yet not run me off and just enough romance/sex to keep me hooked and not run the "sci-fi-ers" off :)
The combination of quirky comedic lines and emotional roller coaster rides gives the reader plenty of connection to the characters once again. The bond between Lex and Gabe is so strong and obvious in Kelley's writing that you can easily cheer/laugh/cry (yes I teared up) and grieve with the story line. Nathaniel is growing on me with each page with his devotion. I'm excited to see where this triangle goes, however I hope Kelley has a plan for the left out hunk of a man! Another series???? (hint hint!)
The combination of quirky comedic lines and emotional roller coaster rides gives the reader plenty of connection to the characters once again. The bond between Lex and Gabe is so strong and obvious in Kelley's writing that you can easily cheer/laugh/cry (yes I teared up) and grieve with the story line. Nathaniel is growing on me with each page with his devotion. I'm excited to see where this triangle goes, however I hope Kelley has a plan for the left out hunk of a man! Another series???? (hint hint!)
January 30, 2015
Kelley Harvey outdid herself with BREAK, the second book in her Devastation series.
BREATHE was mostly romantic new love with a small science fiction element. The complicated relationships between Lexi, Gabe, and Nathaniel continue as BREAK begins--but the sex is hotter. When Lexi disappears, the science fiction element comes into its own with a rescue attempt and a full throttle run for their lives, fighting aliens all the way.
In the first book, the trio learned they inherited wings from their alien parents. In BREAK, they begin to learn that's only the most visible difference between them and humans.
I don't want to ruin the ending. BREAK is a highly satisfying, if all-too-quick, read.
BREATHE was mostly romantic new love with a small science fiction element. The complicated relationships between Lexi, Gabe, and Nathaniel continue as BREAK begins--but the sex is hotter. When Lexi disappears, the science fiction element comes into its own with a rescue attempt and a full throttle run for their lives, fighting aliens all the way.
In the first book, the trio learned they inherited wings from their alien parents. In BREAK, they begin to learn that's only the most visible difference between them and humans.
I don't want to ruin the ending. BREAK is a highly satisfying, if all-too-quick, read.
February 1, 2015
So as I have mentioned before I am not normally into Sci-Fi/Fantasy books. I like to be able to escape reality but not in the form of aliens and such.
With that being said, I am here to say this book is AMAZING!! I read the first book (Breathe) and could not wait to read this book! I read it almost in one sitting! I was captivated from the very beginning! I loved the bond the characters had with one another. The book had all the elements in it! It had love, heartbreak, sadness, anger, happiness. You name it. I felt as though I was right there in the story as a character!
I absolutely can't wait for the 3rd Book (Bleed) to come out!!! I am going to be biting at the nails until then!!!!
With that being said, I am here to say this book is AMAZING!! I read the first book (Breathe) and could not wait to read this book! I read it almost in one sitting! I was captivated from the very beginning! I loved the bond the characters had with one another. The book had all the elements in it! It had love, heartbreak, sadness, anger, happiness. You name it. I felt as though I was right there in the story as a character!
I absolutely can't wait for the 3rd Book (Bleed) to come out!!! I am going to be biting at the nails until then!!!!
March 1, 2015
Break begins right where Breathe left off! This book definitely kicks it up a notch. It is a very descriptive story that takes readers on an emotional roller coaster right into the next book Bleed (episode 3). The heat (chapters two & four are especially HOT), the thrills and the action work perfectly together to keep readers on the edge. I absolutely love these character and this author. You go girl...follow your dreams!!!
August 12, 2015
All i can say is OMG....this book was AMAZING!!!! I thought that the first book BREATHE was an emotional roller-coaster, but wait until you read this BREAK! Absolutely can not wait for the third book in this series! If you love SCI-FI and romance then this is the series for you!! I read this in two sittings and once i got half-way through i could not stop reading! This book is filled with fast-paced thrilling action! You wont be disappointed!
January 29, 2015
This is the 2nd book in the Devastation series. Like the first one, Breathe, it pulls you in then leaves you hanging. In this book you learn more about Lexa, Gabe, Nate, their friends and what they are. It is an action packed Sci-Fi with a love triangle. I am team Gabe all the way!!! Can't wait for Bleed!!!
January 29, 2015
This book is full of excitement and romance. Always keeps you wanting to come back to read more. The characters come to life and the story is full of twists and turns! Can't wait for the next book!
June 2, 2015
And again....
Wow....I love this series and can not wait for the next book BLEED! Most people think Sci-Fi and stay away. Well this is one that you really need to read. Simply amazing. You will fall in love with Gave, Nathaniel, and Lex! The story will keep you guessing and interested. Also you will want a fursnake for sure! I have to share something that I love and I want to share this series with the world.
Wow....I love this series and can not wait for the next book BLEED! Most people think Sci-Fi and stay away. Well this is one that you really need to read. Simply amazing. You will fall in love with Gave, Nathaniel, and Lex! The story will keep you guessing and interested. Also you will want a fursnake for sure! I have to share something that I love and I want to share this series with the world.
October 14, 2015
Finding out she is a freak is music to her ears. But having to been dropped over thousand feet and almost die wasn't in her plans.
On the run from aliens that are after them. They still get caught due to a traitorous friend of Gabe's.
It's up to Gabe and Nathaniel to save her. Even though Gabe's other friend is with them, he is just trying to stop the aliens from leaving.
On the run from aliens that are after them. They still get caught due to a traitorous friend of Gabe's.
It's up to Gabe and Nathaniel to save her. Even though Gabe's other friend is with them, he is just trying to stop the aliens from leaving.
January 31, 2015
Fantastic
Love the characters, story, and everything. I will be following this series to the next book...for sure. I need to know what happens next.
Love the characters, story, and everything. I will be following this series to the next book...for sure. I need to know what happens next.
April 23, 2015
I loved this book. When a writer can make you tear up, because you feel the emotion of a character you know it's good stuff.
June 23, 2015
So good, really loving this series. Still love the lovers triangle. Lex and Gabe are great together. Lots of heartbreak in this book, but so worth it.
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