In the final installment of the Strong Karma Trilogy, Mark has accepted his feelings for Karma and has found his way back to her after a year apart. Now he’s ready to pop the question and make her his wife. There’s just one problem. He’s terrified of weddings, especially his own, having been jilted once before. To make matters worse, dark memories from his past have resurfaced, demanding to be revealed. But Mark fears doing so will scare Karma away. Karma knows Mark has a sordid history, so she doesn’t understand why he’s so hesitant to discuss his past. But as Mark unburdens his conscience, his confession takes a provocative turn. For almost eight years, he’s shelved his own desires in order to give women what they wanted. Now he wants to explore his own kinky fetishes, and he wants to explore them with Karma. Will she be able to fulfill the extreme sexual fantasies he craves? But it’s Mark’s continued reluctance to set a wedding date that could destroy them. If he can’t figure out a way to overcome his fear, he could lose her. Will Mark be able to say good-bye to old ghosts and reach his happily ever after? Or will the past prove too much for them both to overcome? Don’t miss this exciting, erotic conclusion to the Strong Karma Trilogy. Other books in this Good Karma (book 1) Coming Back To You (book 2)
Donya Lynne is the author of the award winning All the King's Men Series and a member of Romance Writers of America. Making her home in a wooded suburb north of Indianapolis with her husband, Donya has lived in Indiana most of her life and knew at a young age that she was destined to be a writer. She started writing poetry in grade school and won her first short story contest in fourth grade. In junior high, she began writing romantic stories for her friends, and by her sophomore year, they had dubbed her Most Likely to Become a Romance Novelist. In 2012, she made that dream come true by publishing her first two novels and two novellas. Her work has earned her two IPPYs, one gold and one silver, as well as two eLit Awards, also one gold and one silver. Donya has many more novels and novellas planned for years to come.
The wait for the final novel in any trilogy/series is not easy as we just want it to be released ~ now. We want our closure, whatever that may be. As a fan of Donya Lynne, I have come to learn that she never releases a story before it’s time, and the wait is so very worth it.
Mark and Karma’s story has been an emotional journey, not only for the characters, but also for readers. Donya writes in such a way that we are able to feel the story and not just read it and that's what keeps me ready and waiting for her next release.
Mark and Karma’s journey hasn’t been an easy one, yet here they are, back together, and while their love for each other is very strong, there are still many hurdles for them to overcome, and it’s really about Mark letting go of his past, forgiving himself, so that he and Karma can move on to their happily ever after. In the beginning of their relationship, Mark may have been helping Karma to become the strong confident woman she truly is, in Full Circle we see that ultimately, Mark had the most to overcome. Without Karma, it’s anyone’s guess where his life may have taken him.
For anyone who hasn’t experienced the writing talent that is Donya Lynne’s, this series would be a great place to start.
I chose this rating only because we all need room to grow. Otherwise, the trilogy was a fantastic read. I did not stop until the. Although I found some of the drama eye rolling annoying, I found myself rooting for the characters to get over that nonsense - what is a romance novel without drame hey, lol. But most importantly I loved that the ups and downs were relatable and the sex educational. Simply put,A wonderful read.
Loved this story. Plus the location. Two great people with hang ups. But you made them real. Thank you for this story. Happiness at the end is what matters. Great job. 😊😊😊😊😊
I've now read all the books Donya has written . NOT DAMN ! Just panty melting .. She knows how to weave a couple into something so much more than a "couple" . They become an experience !
Loved it all the way, one of the best stories read do far. Mark is obviously the favourite character despite his emotional baggage and inhibitions his character always stood out.
This trilogy was one of the best I have read. Great storyline and the writing was superb. I laughed out loud so many times, which I don't normally do. This was truly a wonderful story and I can't wait to read more of Mark and Karma.
Each book was more exciting than the one before! Even though every chapter was very erotic in parts! I loved how Mark and Karma were able to work their feelings through by talking it through loving each other!!
n the final installment of the Strong Karma Trilogy, Mark Strong has accepted his feelings for Karma Mason and has found his way back to her after a year apart. Now he’s ready to pop the question and make her his wife. There’s just one problem. Mark still hasn’t gotten over being jilted eight years ago. How can he give Karma the huge wedding she deserves when he can’t even set foot in a church without suffering a panic attack? Then there are the secrets that have resurfaced from his past. Secrets he fears will scare Karma away once she knows the truth. But Karma knows Mark has a past. She can accept that he’s not perfect and never was. What she can’t accept is how he drags his feet every time she tries to get him to set a date for their wedding. If he can’t figure out a way to let go of the past for good, he could lose his future with the woman who owns his heart.
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REVIEW: 4.25 stars---FULL CIRCLE is the third installment in Donya Lynne’s contemporary, adult Strong Karma erotic romance series focusing on Mark Strong and Karma Mason. FULL CIRCLE should not be read as a stand alone as the premise is the culmination of the previous two storylines.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Mark and Karma) FULL CIRCLE focuses on the continuing relationship and rebuilding of trust between our leading couple. Mark’s issues with his past continue to circumvent his present, and his avoidance of his emotional withdrawal and his handling of all things Karma Mason leads our hero on a journey of self deprecation and unrestrained hatred for the man he has become. Mark is a man deeply in love with the woman who holds his heart but ghosts from the past continue to haunt Mark’s ego and psyche. What ensues is the realization that Mark will never be able to move forward until he addresses his past-a past that could destroy any hope of a future with the woman that he loves.
Donya Lynne pulls the reader into an emotional storyline (and series) where two broken souls; two imperfect people traverse a winding path to love and a happily ever after. The premise is impassioned; the characters are heartbreaking and intense; the $ex scenes are erotic, explorative and intoxicating. FULL CIRCLE is a love story that will immerse you into an emotional roller coaster ride where your own heart will break for two people whose lives are controlled by the past.
n the final installment of the Strong Karma Trilogy, Mark Strong has accepted his feelings for Karma Mason and has found his way back to her after a year apart. Now he’s ready to pop the question and make her his wife. There’s just one problem. Mark still hasn’t gotten over being jilted eight years ago. How can he give Karma the huge wedding she deserves when he can’t even set foot in a church without suffering a panic attack? Then there are the secrets that have resurfaced from his past. Secrets he fears will scare Karma away once she knows the truth. But Karma knows Mark has a past. She can accept that he’s not perfect and never was. What she can’t accept is how he drags his feet every time she tries to get him to set a date for their wedding. If he can’t figure out a way to let go of the past for good, he could lose his future with the woman who owns his heart.
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REVIEW: 4.25 stars---FULL CIRCLE is the third installment in Donya Lynne’s contemporary, adult Strong Karma erotic romance series focusing on Mark Strong and Karma Mason. FULL CIRCLE should not be read as a stand alone as the premise is the culmination of the previous two storylines.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Mark and Karma) FULL CIRCLE focuses on the continuing relationship and rebuilding of trust between our leading couple. Mark’s issues with his past continue to circumvent his present, and his avoidance of his emotional withdrawal and his handling of all things Karma Mason leads our hero on a journey of self deprecation and unrestrained hatred for the man he has become. Mark is a man deeply in love with the woman who holds his heart but ghosts from the past continue to haunt Mark’s ego and psyche. What ensues is the realization that Mark will never be able to move forward until he addresses his past-a past that could destroy any hope of a future with the woman that he loves.
Donya Lynne pulls the reader into an emotional storyline (and series) where two broken souls; two imperfect people traverse a winding path to love and a happily ever after. The premise is impassioned; the characters are heartbreaking and intense; the $ex scenes are erotic, explorative and intoxicating. FULL CIRCLE is a love story that will immerse you into an emotional roller coaster ride where your own heart will break for two people whose lives are controlled by the past.
Still a sweet story but there seemed to be too much unnecessary drama. The book starts with Mark and Karma going on vacation – partially to cheer up Karma due to the strained relationships with her family, partially to give Mark the opportunity to reveal more of himself to Karma, but mostly to be in a nice place so Mark can finally pop the question. I cannot tell you how excited I was for this. When I think back on the series – the first book primarily focused on Karma working on her feelings of inadequacy, the second book focused on them figuring out what they wanted in life separately, and the third book is about Mark working on his fear of weddings. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the fact that this book was more ‘Mark-centric’ and that his issues weren’t brushed off as ‘he has found the perfect woman for him so now he can handle being a groom again’ – especially considering his past experience/ trauma. BUT, he needed to be more active. I try to by sympathetic, but I can’t help but think about the years that Mark had before Karma to work himself out and the months that he had before he proposed to go and seek therapy or work through his issues with Karma. He knew exactly what his issues were and instead of facing them, he seemed to run away at every opportunity which affected the pacing and the chemistry between Mark and Karma. Additionally, I really didn’t like finding out that Mark was rich. A part of the reason why I loved the first book so much is because it felt like a realistic relationship where both characters were so down-to-earth. Making Mark wealthy and throwing money around on expensive vacations, jewellery, etc. took me out of the story every time. The remnants of the first book were still there and I could still see the underlying chemistry between Mark and Karma. Despite the slight disappointment with pacing, I still consider this series to be one of my favourites and I am glad that one of my favourite fictional couples got their happy ending in this book. I definitely recommend the series.
In this last installment of the Strong Karma series, Karma and Mark truly have come Full Circle in their relationship. As in any relationship full disclosure is a must and that only comes about when all the walls come down and you put all your trust in that one person you can't live without. In Full Circle both Karma and Mark struggle to put the past to rest so that they can move forward and begin to build their life together. This proves to be more difficult for Mark than he originally thought and though he is totally devoted to Karma his past rears it's ugly head over and over. Karma and Mark's journey began as a temporary summer fling and became so much more, something all consuming ,but can Mark overcome his past and in doing so put Karma first in his life?
I have been totally hooked from the very beginning of this series and Full Circle was everything I could have hoped for, Karma and Mark's journey has not been exactly an easy one but the good things in life never are. To say that their story was a bit of a rollercoaster ride would be putting it lightly, I laughed and I cried and totally fell in love with their story. In the end it all came down to Truth or Dare and as everyone knows that can be a difficult game to play especially as it relates to life. I certainly would like to see more of Karma and Mark as I fell in love with them and their friends and families. hope you choose to read this series and enjoy it as much as I have.
WOW!! I loved this sexy, read ,all three books were Great . Great love story. Mark was Gorgeous so sexy , a man who can cook, and Rich to boot... OOH LALA!!! And can speak Italian too! She had no idea what he`d just said, but it sounded hot. A delicious ache pulsed between her legs. " What did you just say?" He licked his lips and leaned closer so his mouth brushed over her cheek toward her ear. " I said that when I make love to you tonight, I`m going to make you scream my name and come undone until your legs quiver and you can`t breathe without praising the day we met. " His tongue flicked her earlobe before he closed his lips around it in a gentle, suckling kiss. " Oh." The temperature between her legs continued to climb. :) Now that's a my kind of guy!
In this final installment of the Strong Karma Trilogy
Mark has realized that he loves Karma and has come back to her. Now with him wanting to propose and get married can he do it. Mark has a issue with weddings, he gets panic attacks, he can't look or think about a church after being jilted by his ex.
Karma is excited that Mark is back and is in love with her. All she want is the confident Mr. Strong that she fell in love with over a year ago but can she have him.
Mark has secrets and is afraid to tell Karma all about them. Can Karma live with all the secrets and the love that Mark is willing to give or is it the end for the couple.
Marks secrets and insecurities and are getting tiring and boring. I mean do you need 3 books to go on and on and on and then some…… To me he is becoming a liar and a dick Every time he is saying another woman’s name or remembering another woman or remembering another woman sex related I’m losing more and more respect. It’s all about his wants, needs and secrets. And apparently I read this series 2 years ago and couldn’t remember a word of it. You can finish this series in 2 days because you can skip most of it and not miss anything worth knowing or interesting.
I loved this book, the whole series for that matter. I was glad to see at the end of the book that Donya has more in store for us with Mark and Karma. They are definitely a fun couple to watch. I hope she does more with some of the other people as well like Karma's best friend Lisa and Marks secretary Kit. Full circle is aptly named. They do in fact come full circle in all aspects of their lives. Loved it!
DONYA LYNNE HITS THE TRIFECTA!! Full Circle, the end of the Strong Karma trilogy, sees Mark and Karma on the brink of their HEA - or not? How many ways can a romance self destruct? And how much do Mark and Karma really want their love to last? This is a sexy, romantic cliff-hanger right up to the end, proving that there are no greater adventures than adventures of the heart. Great writing, great characters, great reading!!
This was a great ending to this series. While the last book was slow and tension ridden, this book had more love and coming together. I like that there weren't external forces working against their relationship, it was just Mark having a hard time dealing with his past. We find out a whole lot more about Mark's sexual past,and it is HOT! I love Karma and Mark together and this ending brought it all together with a nice ending and epilogue.
Last book of the Trilogy. Had to finish. I'm not a big fan of triligies, because good things can't last forever. I really enjoyed this trilogy but always wish it was done it two. Definitely a good love story.