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The Harry Russo Diaries #3
Deadlocked
When life gives you brownies, make coffee.
Angharad ‘Harry’ Russo has had a busy week. She’s fended off a swarm of pixies, battled blood-thirsty redcaps and put an end to a maniacal Fae prince hell-bent on eradicating the entire werewolf population. She’s also decided to open a coffee shop. Is it too much to ask for things to settle down so her life can go back to normal?
Apparently it is. As if being metaphysically bound to Cian Nash, the most aggravating yet desirable man she’s ever met, isn’t enough, Harry’s just found out that the Magister, the scariest, most powerful vampire around, is her father. Talk about your daddy issues!
Harry just wants to concentrate on getting the coffee shop open, but between the freaky ghosts that keep haunting her and rogue vampires terrorizing the city, it looks like normal is a thing of the past.
This is a stand-alone adventure with no cliffhanger. It is intended for a mature audience.
Angharad ‘Harry’ Russo has had a busy week. She’s fended off a swarm of pixies, battled blood-thirsty redcaps and put an end to a maniacal Fae prince hell-bent on eradicating the entire werewolf population. She’s also decided to open a coffee shop. Is it too much to ask for things to settle down so her life can go back to normal?
Apparently it is. As if being metaphysically bound to Cian Nash, the most aggravating yet desirable man she’s ever met, isn’t enough, Harry’s just found out that the Magister, the scariest, most powerful vampire around, is her father. Talk about your daddy issues!
Harry just wants to concentrate on getting the coffee shop open, but between the freaky ghosts that keep haunting her and rogue vampires terrorizing the city, it looks like normal is a thing of the past.
This is a stand-alone adventure with no cliffhanger. It is intended for a mature audience.
212 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 6, 2016
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About the author
Lisa Emme
13 books147 followersLisa Emme is a Canadian who proudly ends her ABC’s with ‘zed’. A self-professed book-a-holic, she has spent the last few years trying to stem her book hoarding tendencies by writing her own stories and by avoiding the bargain table at the bookstore like the plague.
A bit of a thrill seeker, Lisa has tried such death defying activities as bungy jumping off a bridge and rappelling down the side of a 17 storey building. She's also single-handedly raising a teenager.
Lisa has worked as a veterinary assistant, playground instructor, bank teller, store clerk, waitress, telephone solicitor, research writer for an environmental think tank, computer programmer, and systems analyst. Her passion however, is writing. What else is she going to do during the long, cold prairie winter?
A bit of a thrill seeker, Lisa has tried such death defying activities as bungy jumping off a bridge and rappelling down the side of a 17 storey building. She's also single-handedly raising a teenager.
Lisa has worked as a veterinary assistant, playground instructor, bank teller, store clerk, waitress, telephone solicitor, research writer for an environmental think tank, computer programmer, and systems analyst. Her passion however, is writing. What else is she going to do during the long, cold prairie winter?
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June 5, 2016
This book picked up almost exactly where the last book left off. Harry is still on the hook for dinners with the Magistrate, the head vampire guy, and has some interesting personal issues to resolve. Sadly, I can't say what they are without giving spoilers and this book is too fun to not read.
Harry has a few surprising revelations tossed at her that make me hope for another book in the works. Or perhaps one with her friend Tess. ;)
Cian Nash, the werewolf who can't keep his hands off Harry. He's just a tad swoon-worthy ;) and I'd love to see more of him.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and I can't wait to see what else Lisa Emme comes up with.
Harry has a few surprising revelations tossed at her that make me hope for another book in the works. Or perhaps one with her friend Tess. ;)
Cian Nash, the werewolf who can't keep his hands off Harry. He's just a tad swoon-worthy ;) and I'd love to see more of him.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and I can't wait to see what else Lisa Emme comes up with.
June 17, 2016
Loved it! Reading this series is like catching up with good friends. I laugh, have a great time and I'm sad when its finished and I have to wait for the next book to catch up with them again. I just adore Harry and her friends. And Cian is so sweet, charming and sexy when he woos Harry. I can see why she finds him hard to resist! This great series is on my auto-buy list.
September 28, 2016
Perfection
I love this book and the entire series. Nash and Harry are perfect together and I love all the other characters as well. I will be voraciously reading anything this author puts out, as she paints a fantastic picture with all the good elements of passion, intrigue, and lots of humor!
I love this book and the entire series. Nash and Harry are perfect together and I love all the other characters as well. I will be voraciously reading anything this author puts out, as she paints a fantastic picture with all the good elements of passion, intrigue, and lots of humor!
November 29, 2016
I have enjoyed this series so much that I pretty much listened to them back to back. Now I must wait for the next one! Sighs.
So Harry has a lot going on as she has found out who her father is, and is still dealing with all her new powers. She is still trying to get used to Nash being around all the time.
She just wants to open her new coffee shop, but of course, things can never be all nice and calm when your a powerful necromancer and people want your powers. Then you find out your mother is alive and she is not a nice person. Just a typical day for Harry Russo.
Harry keeps seeing a ghost wolf and a rogue vampire is on the loose and then Nash's sister goes missing. And all hell is about to break loose. I will leave at that because I don't want to give anything away.
Harry is pretty awesome and I really like her, she is spunky and sassy. She is trying to get use to being mated to Nash, since they really hadn't even went out an actual date. Then when they do attempt one they find a dead body...lol. Nash is a sexy alpha werewolf who is also a detective and has his hands full trying to keep Harry from getting into trouble.
The secondary characters are pretty cool as well. Her best friend, her newly acquired vampire servant who is a great cook, and all of Nash's family.
Not sure how all UF genres go but I know up until this one it seemed pretty much a UF series but this one seemed a bit more PNR and was steamy at times. Since I like PNR this didn't bother me but not sure if it's a true UF genre book. I don't read enough to really know. :)
I just know I liked it and can't wait to get the next one!
So Harry has a lot going on as she has found out who her father is, and is still dealing with all her new powers. She is still trying to get used to Nash being around all the time.
She just wants to open her new coffee shop, but of course, things can never be all nice and calm when your a powerful necromancer and people want your powers. Then you find out your mother is alive and she is not a nice person. Just a typical day for Harry Russo.
Harry keeps seeing a ghost wolf and a rogue vampire is on the loose and then Nash's sister goes missing. And all hell is about to break loose. I will leave at that because I don't want to give anything away.
Harry is pretty awesome and I really like her, she is spunky and sassy. She is trying to get use to being mated to Nash, since they really hadn't even went out an actual date. Then when they do attempt one they find a dead body...lol. Nash is a sexy alpha werewolf who is also a detective and has his hands full trying to keep Harry from getting into trouble.
The secondary characters are pretty cool as well. Her best friend, her newly acquired vampire servant who is a great cook, and all of Nash's family.
Not sure how all UF genres go but I know up until this one it seemed pretty much a UF series but this one seemed a bit more PNR and was steamy at times. Since I like PNR this didn't bother me but not sure if it's a true UF genre book. I don't read enough to really know. :)
I just know I liked it and can't wait to get the next one!
March 30, 2018
It’s was a pretty good book. Not as good as the first two. The biggest problem is Nash calls harry “little minx” constantly. Little pet names are fine once in a while, but this was to the extreme, and annoying.
May 8, 2018
Reread audible version 2018
**** 4 stars. Read kindle version 2016
**** 4 stars. Read kindle version 2016
May 7, 2017
Can't decide if I should make this a full four or a three and three fourths. Officially its four of course. so that would only matter to those who read my reviews.
Good writing: descriptions and action scenes both well done, the plot went along as it should, the characters stayed in character. It is part together well. I was a little surprise by how it ended but that is good. Don't want it to be predicable. That knife was a "oh yeah of course" moment. A good one.
One item that could be a defect in Lisa's writing. In the last action scene her dad didn't seem to do much at a certain point. I won't say more so it won't be a spoiler. I can see that he couldn't do more but he should have tried hard. And I wasn't completely convinced she would get so drunk at one point even with that News. Again I won't say more but you may get it when you read that far.
But even with that I liked it and recommend it fully for those who like Paranormal-urban fantasy Romance. I don't usually choose that genre but this series is worth reading. I will get the next one. But remember you should start at the first book to get the whole story even though you probably would be able to read just this one and understand enough of what has been happening.
August 20, 2016
I've become hooked on this series. While the writing is a bit simplistic, the characters are engaging and the story flows well. I really like Harry, she's more down to earth than most heroines you find in UF. Nash is the typical, growly alpha male but that's how I like em. I can't wait for the author to write more about Harry and her misadventures.
May 22, 2017
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is the third novel in the Harry Russo Diaries series. Lisa Emme brings us back to a world filled with werewolves, witches, vampires, and more. I was extremely interested to find out what happens in this installment after learning that her father is none other than most powerful vampire in town. Lisa did not disappoint in bringing the suspense and action found in the last two novels.
Angharad "Harry" Russo just wants to live a normal life and open up a coffee shop next to the little flower store she owns. The problem is, she's the most sought after individual in all of the city. Being a witch, a half vampire, and a necromancer, everyone wants a piece of her, whether it be ghosts who her to find their dead bodies, or vampires from another clan that would like to see her dead. Fortunately she has a lot of friends to protect her from danger.
Now that she knows who her father is, she has to follow customs and traditions she's never heard of before. When an extremely old vampire known as the Mariposa visits the city as a guest, her brood doesn't exactly follow the rules. Now Harry, her father, and the werewolves need to find a solution to this problem. Unfortunately, people are showing up dead all over, so time is of the essence. So much for starting a business!
Lisa Emme brings another exciting adventure with more twists and turns. Deadlocked was thrilling and suspenseful, and I can't wait to fund out what happens in the next installment, "Hell to Pay".
This is the third novel in the Harry Russo Diaries series. Lisa Emme brings us back to a world filled with werewolves, witches, vampires, and more. I was extremely interested to find out what happens in this installment after learning that her father is none other than most powerful vampire in town. Lisa did not disappoint in bringing the suspense and action found in the last two novels.
Angharad "Harry" Russo just wants to live a normal life and open up a coffee shop next to the little flower store she owns. The problem is, she's the most sought after individual in all of the city. Being a witch, a half vampire, and a necromancer, everyone wants a piece of her, whether it be ghosts who her to find their dead bodies, or vampires from another clan that would like to see her dead. Fortunately she has a lot of friends to protect her from danger.
Now that she knows who her father is, she has to follow customs and traditions she's never heard of before. When an extremely old vampire known as the Mariposa visits the city as a guest, her brood doesn't exactly follow the rules. Now Harry, her father, and the werewolves need to find a solution to this problem. Unfortunately, people are showing up dead all over, so time is of the essence. So much for starting a business!
Lisa Emme brings another exciting adventure with more twists and turns. Deadlocked was thrilling and suspenseful, and I can't wait to fund out what happens in the next installment, "Hell to Pay".
October 25, 2020
The summary makes this sound a lot more action-packed than it is. Don't get me wrong, stuff happens, but again, 'beach read' meets 'urban fantasy'. Not a bad mix if you want to sleep well at night, but you're not dying to pick up the next book.
You can skip any of the middle books and pick up where you like.
Parental Guide: I think this one has a sex scene, definitely swearing, violence, substances, etc. Light, not crazy explicit like Charlaine Harris, and frankly the only stuff I remember is the swearing.
You can skip any of the middle books and pick up where you like.
Parental Guide: I think this one has a sex scene, definitely swearing, violence, substances, etc. Light, not crazy explicit like Charlaine Harris, and frankly the only stuff I remember is the swearing.
May 30, 2018
I gave this book three stars for the following reasons:
1. The sexy stuff is delicious and Nash is hot.
2. We got some new characters that are helping to build Harry's world.
3. Did I mention the hot sex?
Aside from this stuff, this book was the weakest of all the ones I have read so far. The story was lacklustre and Harry's OVER THE TOP power level was way out of the blue and didn't fit what we knew about her. I was bored for most of the book and skipped a few pages.
1. The sexy stuff is delicious and Nash is hot.
2. We got some new characters that are helping to build Harry's world.
3. Did I mention the hot sex?
Aside from this stuff, this book was the weakest of all the ones I have read so far. The story was lacklustre and Harry's OVER THE TOP power level was way out of the blue and didn't fit what we knew about her. I was bored for most of the book and skipped a few pages.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 11, 2018
Like it overall but the overuse of the word ”minx” by Cian, regarding Harry, irritates me. It got stale quickly in my opinion.
But I like a woman that can take care of herself and do not need to be rescued.
But I like a woman that can take care of herself and do not need to be rescued.
April 29, 2018
It has too much soap-opera and the heroine is too poweful, but the rest is good.
April 29, 2018
I loved the way her mom was a totally bitch xD
September 16, 2018
I really love the series, I just wish the books were not so short!
February 26, 2019
Such a fun read, I love the heroine, feisty! Nash is pretty damn great too.
March 25, 2020
They just get better and better ♥
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October 2, 2020Another excellent read
Lots of action with the build up and drama keeping me glued to the pages. Great story and characters make the series a delight.
Lots of action with the build up and drama keeping me glued to the pages. Great story and characters make the series a delight.
April 6, 2021
Book 3 in the series, go read in order first
I am very much enjoying this series
I am very much enjoying this series
August 19, 2016
Fun, quick read
This book is a pretty good evening reader. It was easy to read, entertaining, there was drama, love, romance and action. The book is in the perspective of the heroine Harry who is a last of her kind necromancer/ telekinetic/ hedge witch/ vampire/ werewolf mate. She is loved by all who meet her, except Tomas- I hope that gets explained soon, and the antagonists, the Mariposa and her evil, world dominating and mistreating crew. Harry is a natural shot with a gun, can throw knives, is killer with a katana, and she's trained in hand to hand. Harry also owns a florist business and is opening a coffee shop to encourage her sworn vampire bodyguards to pursue their dreams. Do I need to go on? I'm sure in the next book Harry will figure out how to stop world hunger while killing all the demons in hell with another new power she magically has mastered while painting teacups with ancient Egyptian poetry, for charity of course.
*exasperated sigh*
Harry is too much, she just loves everyone to pieces and for good reason since everyone in the book would take a bullet so that her coffee didn't get cold before she drank it. The whole thing is over the top. Furthermore, there are so many lovable characters being thrown in with no purpose.. I really think that there are scenes in the book for the sole purpose of reminding people that these characters still exist... Finally, this book is about as deep as a snowflake. The thought processes mainly involve 1. Lust 2. Anger at being inconvenienced 3. Isaac and Hilde's food. However, despite the issues above, the book was entertaining... I did enjoy her romance with her mate, enjoyed their banter and loads of sexual tension. I enjoyed the twists with her parentage, the love of coffee, and her kicking butt. Would I recommend it to read? Yes, it was a feel good book, perfect to read with a good cup of coffee after a long day.
This book is a pretty good evening reader. It was easy to read, entertaining, there was drama, love, romance and action. The book is in the perspective of the heroine Harry who is a last of her kind necromancer/ telekinetic/ hedge witch/ vampire/ werewolf mate. She is loved by all who meet her, except Tomas- I hope that gets explained soon, and the antagonists, the Mariposa and her evil, world dominating and mistreating crew. Harry is a natural shot with a gun, can throw knives, is killer with a katana, and she's trained in hand to hand. Harry also owns a florist business and is opening a coffee shop to encourage her sworn vampire bodyguards to pursue their dreams. Do I need to go on? I'm sure in the next book Harry will figure out how to stop world hunger while killing all the demons in hell with another new power she magically has mastered while painting teacups with ancient Egyptian poetry, for charity of course.
*exasperated sigh*
Harry is too much, she just loves everyone to pieces and for good reason since everyone in the book would take a bullet so that her coffee didn't get cold before she drank it. The whole thing is over the top. Furthermore, there are so many lovable characters being thrown in with no purpose.. I really think that there are scenes in the book for the sole purpose of reminding people that these characters still exist... Finally, this book is about as deep as a snowflake. The thought processes mainly involve 1. Lust 2. Anger at being inconvenienced 3. Isaac and Hilde's food. However, despite the issues above, the book was entertaining... I did enjoy her romance with her mate, enjoyed their banter and loads of sexual tension. I enjoyed the twists with her parentage, the love of coffee, and her kicking butt. Would I recommend it to read? Yes, it was a feel good book, perfect to read with a good cup of coffee after a long day.
June 22, 2016
Another fantastic Story!
Oh how I love this series and I always hate it when I finish another book because I never want it to end. Harry is such a great character, she has a kind heart but can kick butt at the same time. You'll get a lot of her and Nash in this one and I just love their relationship and the way it's progressing. Harry deals with a lot of familial revelations and does a good job of it. The ending was great and I will never think about putting up shelves the same way again!!!!!
Oh how I love this series and I always hate it when I finish another book because I never want it to end. Harry is such a great character, she has a kind heart but can kick butt at the same time. You'll get a lot of her and Nash in this one and I just love their relationship and the way it's progressing. Harry deals with a lot of familial revelations and does a good job of it. The ending was great and I will never think about putting up shelves the same way again!!!!!
April 4, 2018
Love this series
I really like this series. Harry is funny and the interactions among the characters continue to evolve. Although there is humor, the plot contains darker themes. The author does a great job on Harry's inner monologue. It's laugh out loud funny. Also, Harry is a strong capable female. I like that her character can stand on her own and isn't looking to be rescued. I just reread the first three books and am moving on to number four. I revised my rating from four to five stars. I am hoping book 4 will be available in audio at some point.
I really like this series. Harry is funny and the interactions among the characters continue to evolve. Although there is humor, the plot contains darker themes. The author does a great job on Harry's inner monologue. It's laugh out loud funny. Also, Harry is a strong capable female. I like that her character can stand on her own and isn't looking to be rescued. I just reread the first three books and am moving on to number four. I revised my rating from four to five stars. I am hoping book 4 will be available in audio at some point.
June 6, 2016
This series gets better with each new book, with its quirky characters and strong lead female character. Harry is in the surprise of her life when a new powerful vampire comes to town. Secrets revealed and a fight to the death rounds out Harry's day. You can't help but laugh out loud at times and shake your head at other times. The perfect summer read.
June 15, 2016
OMG AMAZING!!!!!
I absolve this series!!!! PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. Let there be more to Harry's story. And if so could the next book probably have a pregnant Harry or maybe where she finds out she's pregnant???? Also I love how all the secondary characters are absolutely FANGTASTIC. This series is a must read.
I absolve this series!!!! PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. Let there be more to Harry's story. And if so could the next book probably have a pregnant Harry or maybe where she finds out she's pregnant???? Also I love how all the secondary characters are absolutely FANGTASTIC. This series is a must read.
August 4, 2016
Great series!
Enjoyed the series. Harry is an interesting blend of all the influences that made her who she is. The plots were interesting. The reveal about her parentage thrilling. The relationship between Harry and Nash scintillating,complex and fun. I hope there will be more additions to the series. ZMMR
Enjoyed the series. Harry is an interesting blend of all the influences that made her who she is. The plots were interesting. The reveal about her parentage thrilling. The relationship between Harry and Nash scintillating,complex and fun. I hope there will be more additions to the series. ZMMR
August 17, 2016
Fast paced, knock down adventure!!
Ms Emme writes a great book. The characters are intense, but you know there is more to learn about them. It leaves me wanting to read more. The action is fast paced and nonstop. I love e support characters and how Shea created a family, I want to be a part of. What fun!!
Ms Emme writes a great book. The characters are intense, but you know there is more to learn about them. It leaves me wanting to read more. The action is fast paced and nonstop. I love e support characters and how Shea created a family, I want to be a part of. What fun!!
September 8, 2016
This is a note to myself. It's not, nor is intended as, a review.
The first wasn't that good, the second was worse, the third is cringe worthy aready in the few pages of the sample.
I made the mistake of buying it anyway and I had to DNF it at 20%.
Not for me.
The first wasn't that good, the second was worse, the third is cringe worthy aready in the few pages of the sample.
I made the mistake of buying it anyway and I had to DNF it at 20%.
Not for me.
April 20, 2020
Another great book in this series
I'm really enjoying this series. This book is well written and flowed at a fast pace. Full of action packed scenes with witty sarcastic dialogue. I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.
I'm really enjoying this series. This book is well written and flowed at a fast pace. Full of action packed scenes with witty sarcastic dialogue. I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.
June 8, 2016
Book 3
Great edition to the series. Highly recommend for 17years or older who enjoys urban fantasy with werewolves, witches, vampires and ghosts.
Great edition to the series. Highly recommend for 17years or older who enjoys urban fantasy with werewolves, witches, vampires and ghosts.
June 14, 2016
Another great instalment. Loved seeing Harry and Nash together and it was fun to see Harry try and be 'normal'. When's the next one? Can't wait.
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