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Deception: Invasion Series Book One
What would happen to the world if we knew aliens existed?Two weeks ago, a US military jet disappeared from radar 280 miles northwest of Fairbanks, Alaska. Twelve hours after the official investigation terminated, a clandestine group of aliens known as the Alliance, launches a search and rescue helicopter to find the downed aircraft.As a full-blooded Nobian warrior, Captain Jessica Windsor thinks it's time the men in her life, her father, an illustrious general, and the arrogant Colonel Orlov, understand she has a mind of her own. She’s on board the secret recovery flight, prepared to use her supernatural skills to keep them all alive. But a sinister force tracks their movements and sets up an ambush. Crewmembers die and Jessica’s in a battle for her life. Alliance officer, Colonel Alexander Orlov is the commander of the Rapid Response Team, an elite unit of soldiers known for their vicious counterstrikes to terrorist attacks. When the helicopter crashes, his team’s mission is to locate survivors and determine whether the evidence indicates foul play. What he discovers doesn’t surprise the Korelians are here and have an evil agenda.Together, Jessica and Alex venture deeper into the dangers of hostile Korelians bent on a centuries’ old revenge. However, when Alex learns completing their goal depends on Jessica mating a Korelian warlord, he takes matters into his own hands. Romantic skirmishes occur, and the biggest ones are on the frontlines of the bedroom.The future of humankind is uncertain as the aliens’ battle over the planet. If the Nobians lose the war, the Korelians will enslave and breed us like cattle.Now you know the truth. The aliens are here. They are your neighbors, coworkers and friends. Stay Vigilant. Be aware of your surroundings, and keep your doors locked because that creaking or odd sounding bump in the night just might be a Korelian lurking in the shadows.Merging real-life historical events with the author’s vivid imagination, DECEPTION, the first book in the Invasion series, is a fast-paced paranormal thriller with enough action and romance to keep readers enthralled.
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2016
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MacKayla Daniel
4 books16 followersHi, I'm MacKayla Daniel. I live in the Middle of Nowhere, Alaska with my husband and three German Shepherds. I live an ordinary life, but I have an eclectic mind that generates a vivid imagination. I love to read and write romantic suspense and paranormal thrillers with a romantic twist. So if you'd like to go on an unusual adventure, check out my book DECEPTION: Invasion Series Book One. https://www.amazon.com/Deception-Inva...
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October 31, 2016
Deception wasn't my cup of tea for a number of reasons, but it also kept me reading for other reasons.
The overall plot kept me entertained and wanting to read more. In the beginning I liked the characters, could relate to Jessica’s emotions, and was on her side the entire way. I liked that Jessica came off as a badass—which she should have because she was a trained agent and an alien with elemental abilities. I liked the world the author created, and the relationship between her and Alex kept me reading.
After a while, the characters started to change and their dialogue became a bit unrealistic. It felt like the story turned from sci-fi/romance to soft porn with a lot of scenes that were more on the funny/satirical side than sensual. If that was the author’s intention, then she hit the mark. I laughed out loud more than once.
Though I enjoyed reading about Alex and Jessica’s relationship, I didn't quite follow the quick transition from love/hate to hot and heavy romance. It seemed to just happen out of the blue, and Jessica spends the better half of the story after that trying to resist throwing herself at him.
Deception is more focused on portraying Alex as the perfect man, which means Jessica’s strengths and independence lose out to his unrelenting chivalry, heroism, and bossiness. I didn't really appreciate just how much Jessica changed to become submissive and dependent on Alex. I feel like the two could have compromised and stayed their own unique selves while making things work.
Maybe I'm wrong, maybe I didn't pay enough attention, but I felt confused by the different alien races’ abilities. The two seemed oddly similar in their mating rituals, which were so different from humans, that it felt a little too coincidental and unrealistic. Maybe they're close kin somehow?
I also felt like her family and friends took a back burner to the romance in a gigantic way. The main focus of the story was romance/sexual tension, but the other stuff could have been polished to function better and take more precedence to make for a more interesting story.
Overall, there were many times I felt the author did a good job of holding my interest and I could really appreciate Deception. I stayed up all night reading it. So it was a good story, even if some things felt poorly thought out. If you can suspend your disbelief for a few hours and laugh at the awkward descriptions, I think you'll have no problem enjoying Deception.
I recommend Deception for an entertaining read if you're looking for something along the lines of satirical/male domination/light erotica/steamy romance with strong sci-fi elements.
The overall plot kept me entertained and wanting to read more. In the beginning I liked the characters, could relate to Jessica’s emotions, and was on her side the entire way. I liked that Jessica came off as a badass—which she should have because she was a trained agent and an alien with elemental abilities. I liked the world the author created, and the relationship between her and Alex kept me reading.
After a while, the characters started to change and their dialogue became a bit unrealistic. It felt like the story turned from sci-fi/romance to soft porn with a lot of scenes that were more on the funny/satirical side than sensual. If that was the author’s intention, then she hit the mark. I laughed out loud more than once.
Though I enjoyed reading about Alex and Jessica’s relationship, I didn't quite follow the quick transition from love/hate to hot and heavy romance. It seemed to just happen out of the blue, and Jessica spends the better half of the story after that trying to resist throwing herself at him.
Deception is more focused on portraying Alex as the perfect man, which means Jessica’s strengths and independence lose out to his unrelenting chivalry, heroism, and bossiness. I didn't really appreciate just how much Jessica changed to become submissive and dependent on Alex. I feel like the two could have compromised and stayed their own unique selves while making things work.
Maybe I'm wrong, maybe I didn't pay enough attention, but I felt confused by the different alien races’ abilities. The two seemed oddly similar in their mating rituals, which were so different from humans, that it felt a little too coincidental and unrealistic. Maybe they're close kin somehow?
I also felt like her family and friends took a back burner to the romance in a gigantic way. The main focus of the story was romance/sexual tension, but the other stuff could have been polished to function better and take more precedence to make for a more interesting story.
Overall, there were many times I felt the author did a good job of holding my interest and I could really appreciate Deception. I stayed up all night reading it. So it was a good story, even if some things felt poorly thought out. If you can suspend your disbelief for a few hours and laugh at the awkward descriptions, I think you'll have no problem enjoying Deception.
I recommend Deception for an entertaining read if you're looking for something along the lines of satirical/male domination/light erotica/steamy romance with strong sci-fi elements.
October 15, 2016
Reviewed by: Annie Arcane
Actual Rating: 4.25 stars
A free copy was provided by the author.
Initial thoughts:
Started off with a bang and never once stopped. Action, aliens, and romance all rolled into one.
What I loved:
You know what I almost never read? PNR. You know what I’m really glad I read? Some PNR.
This book was such a fun ride. And by ‘fun’ I mean it was action-packed to the max with well-developed elements of romance sprinkled throughout. It opened with a helicopter crash and continued that same momentum until the very end. Not to mention, Daniel’s succinct writing style was perfectly suited to this story.
Jessica. I absolutely adored Jessica. She is easily my favorite heroine of the indie novels I’ve read to date. At one point, I even made a note that said, “Finally! A girl with some balls!!” and highlighted this: Jessica is cheeky and tough-as-nails, yet sensitive and feminine as well. Alex is one lucky man (although he’s not too bad of an alpha catch either haha!).
While I enjoyed the fast pace, it was actually the push-and-pull between these two characters that kept me glued to the pages. Their interactions were funny, genuine, and had that “spark” I always crave.
What left me wanting:
While I enjoyed the dynamic between Jessica and Alex, I must admit that I rolled my eyes quite a few times during the sex scenes. One example: Maybe it’s just me, but ‘smooshing’ isn’t all that sexy. And then a couple paragraphs later:
Don’t get me wrong because I’m a HUGE fan of over-the-top descriptions in erotica. However, it felt like Daniel was simply “trying too hard” with lines like this, which took away from the couple’s otherwise believable chemistry.
Overall, this was a great read! It made me smirk, chuckle, and managed to keep my attention the entire time.
Final thoughts:
I would highly recommend this book to readers looking for a Paranormal Romance with tons of action and very likable characters.
Actual Rating: 4.25 stars
A free copy was provided by the author.
Initial thoughts:
Started off with a bang and never once stopped. Action, aliens, and romance all rolled into one.
What I loved:
You know what I almost never read? PNR. You know what I’m really glad I read? Some PNR.
This book was such a fun ride. And by ‘fun’ I mean it was action-packed to the max with well-developed elements of romance sprinkled throughout. It opened with a helicopter crash and continued that same momentum until the very end. Not to mention, Daniel’s succinct writing style was perfectly suited to this story.
Jessica. I absolutely adored Jessica. She is easily my favorite heroine of the indie novels I’ve read to date. At one point, I even made a note that said, “Finally! A girl with some balls!!” and highlighted this: Jessica is cheeky and tough-as-nails, yet sensitive and feminine as well. Alex is one lucky man (although he’s not too bad of an alpha catch either haha!).
While I enjoyed the fast pace, it was actually the push-and-pull between these two characters that kept me glued to the pages. Their interactions were funny, genuine, and had that “spark” I always crave.
What left me wanting:
While I enjoyed the dynamic between Jessica and Alex, I must admit that I rolled my eyes quite a few times during the sex scenes. One example: Maybe it’s just me, but ‘smooshing’ isn’t all that sexy. And then a couple paragraphs later:
Don’t get me wrong because I’m a HUGE fan of over-the-top descriptions in erotica. However, it felt like Daniel was simply “trying too hard” with lines like this, which took away from the couple’s otherwise believable chemistry.
Overall, this was a great read! It made me smirk, chuckle, and managed to keep my attention the entire time.
Final thoughts:
I would highly recommend this book to readers looking for a Paranormal Romance with tons of action and very likable characters.
August 18, 2016
Great sci-fi/paranormal romance! This isn't a genre I typically read, but I am definitely glad I read MacKayla Daniel's book. The plot moved at breakneck speed, with one action-packed scene after another, and an ever-mounting body count. There were also multiple layers of intrigue, with characters morphing from friend to enemy to deep-cover agent. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, there'd be another revelation that would shift the characters' relationships into some unexpected configuration.
I was less bowled over by the romance between the hero and heroine. Jessica was a fully fleshed out character (the book is mostly from her perspective), and I loved the fact that she ultimately saves the day. Alexander Orlov, on the other hand, came across as somewhat flat, dictatorial, and often unsympathetic. At times I doubted that they'd end up together--and once or twice I wasn't even sure I wanted them to end up together. But ultimately this is a romance, so never fear: love does triumph over all.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was less bowled over by the romance between the hero and heroine. Jessica was a fully fleshed out character (the book is mostly from her perspective), and I loved the fact that she ultimately saves the day. Alexander Orlov, on the other hand, came across as somewhat flat, dictatorial, and often unsympathetic. At times I doubted that they'd end up together--and once or twice I wasn't even sure I wanted them to end up together. But ultimately this is a romance, so never fear: love does triumph over all.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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