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Servant #2
Servant: The Acceptance
Gabrielle Cody has accepted her destiny as God’s warrior, charged to destroy all evil, but she wasn’t prepared to see Detective Luther Cross ever again. He’s the beacon of reality in her life, the one thing that makes her feel human, like a real woman.
But Gaby must resist involvement with Luther now, for she is protecting streetwalkers. Her life of retribution is far too dangerous, and this time, it’s not just their hearts that won’t come out unscathed.
But Gaby must resist involvement with Luther now, for she is protecting streetwalkers. Her life of retribution is far too dangerous, and this time, it’s not just their hearts that won’t come out unscathed.
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 26, 2008
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L.L. Foster
7 books67 followersL.L. Foster is a pseudonym for romance writer Lori Foster.
Under this name, she writers Urban Fantasy books with a little bit of romance.
Under this name, she writers Urban Fantasy books with a little bit of romance.
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October 5, 2008
This book probably would have received 5 stars had I not felt a little stupid by some of the word choices the author made. I have a college education, yet was at a loss when it came to several of the adjectives Foster used. If reading a textbook or educational book, I don't mind having to grab a dictionary every so often. However, I really don't care for it in my paranormal smut.
That said. I do really enjoy how this series is progressing. Although, I'm nervous that it's going to turn into LKH skinamax eventually as Luther and Gaby become more intimate. At this stage, I'm quite happy with the action portion heavily outweighing the romance.
That said. I do really enjoy how this series is progressing. Although, I'm nervous that it's going to turn into LKH skinamax eventually as Luther and Gaby become more intimate. At this stage, I'm quite happy with the action portion heavily outweighing the romance.
August 28, 2008
Reviewed for queuemyreview.com; book release Sep08
If I had ever tried to imagine the kind of book Lori Foster would write if she turned to the ‘dark side’, never in my wildest imagination would I have come up something like her ‘Servant’ series. And now that I’ve read the second book, “Servant: The Acceptance”, I’m struck by several similarities to Foster’s more normal romance novels. But, before I start that, let me say that her ‘Servant’ series is dark, very dark. If you’re looking for sexy, frothy romance—go buy some of her work under Lori Foster. L.L. Foster, on the other hand, can write some seriously good and gritty urban fantasy and the ‘Servant’ series is addictive.
Gaby is a Paladin, a servant of God. She can sense, feel, and see evil differently than anybody she’s ever met. No matter what face evil wears, she sees it as it truly is…and destroys it. When she is ‘called’, she feels excruciating pain until she answers the call; and when she does answer, she is infused with the extra strength, stamina, and skills she needs to defeat the evil. She’s always been alone, but now Detective Cross is dogging her every move and asking too many questions for comfort. How could a fighter for justice like him condone what she sometimes is called to do? But it seems that no matter what Gaby tries, she can’t forget about him and he’s not going away.
Detective Luther Cross has never met a woman as frustrating as Gaby. The more he learns about her abilities, the more fascinated he becomes. And the more time they spend together, the more trouble he has forgetting about her sexual innocence when faced with her honest curiosity. Once again Gaby is mixed up in one of his cases. Someone is torturing, mutilating, and killing prostitutes; and Gaby, who has appointed herself as the ‘girls’ protector, always seems to know that little bit too much for comfort. How far can Luther stretch his beliefs?
Now, since Lori Foster writes sexy romances with HEAs, and the book I just described is clearly no romance and probably doesn’t have a HEA…why do I say there are similarities? It’s like this…Foster’s writing (in either guise) is closer to reality than most other authors. Her romances usually involve regular people in situations that mimic real life and the obstacles they face are those that we regular folk deal with every day. In this series, I think that’s one of the things I find so fascinating. IF someone WAS born with the ability to sense evil, and would feel pain when in proximity to evil, then what would that person’s life be like? Can you imagine being a small child, unable to explain what was wrong, when you were ‘scared of’ certain people and began screaming? Or suffered pain without knowing why and trying to explain that to a doctor? How long do you think it would take for you to be labeled a ‘troubled’ or ‘imaginative’ or ‘insane’ child? What would life have been like as a teenager? How would you make a living? How in the heck could you ever try to explain to anyone? How would this affect your relationships, or even your ability to HAVE a relationship? If you want the answers to these questions, go get the first two books of this series. THAT is what draws me in so deeply to this series. The first book, “The Awakening”, just set the stage and introduced the main characters. Now with “The Acceptance” Foster gives us the chance to go deeper and further into her world. I’m enjoying the trip so very, very much!
Til next time
JJ
If I had ever tried to imagine the kind of book Lori Foster would write if she turned to the ‘dark side’, never in my wildest imagination would I have come up something like her ‘Servant’ series. And now that I’ve read the second book, “Servant: The Acceptance”, I’m struck by several similarities to Foster’s more normal romance novels. But, before I start that, let me say that her ‘Servant’ series is dark, very dark. If you’re looking for sexy, frothy romance—go buy some of her work under Lori Foster. L.L. Foster, on the other hand, can write some seriously good and gritty urban fantasy and the ‘Servant’ series is addictive.
Gaby is a Paladin, a servant of God. She can sense, feel, and see evil differently than anybody she’s ever met. No matter what face evil wears, she sees it as it truly is…and destroys it. When she is ‘called’, she feels excruciating pain until she answers the call; and when she does answer, she is infused with the extra strength, stamina, and skills she needs to defeat the evil. She’s always been alone, but now Detective Cross is dogging her every move and asking too many questions for comfort. How could a fighter for justice like him condone what she sometimes is called to do? But it seems that no matter what Gaby tries, she can’t forget about him and he’s not going away.
Detective Luther Cross has never met a woman as frustrating as Gaby. The more he learns about her abilities, the more fascinated he becomes. And the more time they spend together, the more trouble he has forgetting about her sexual innocence when faced with her honest curiosity. Once again Gaby is mixed up in one of his cases. Someone is torturing, mutilating, and killing prostitutes; and Gaby, who has appointed herself as the ‘girls’ protector, always seems to know that little bit too much for comfort. How far can Luther stretch his beliefs?
Now, since Lori Foster writes sexy romances with HEAs, and the book I just described is clearly no romance and probably doesn’t have a HEA…why do I say there are similarities? It’s like this…Foster’s writing (in either guise) is closer to reality than most other authors. Her romances usually involve regular people in situations that mimic real life and the obstacles they face are those that we regular folk deal with every day. In this series, I think that’s one of the things I find so fascinating. IF someone WAS born with the ability to sense evil, and would feel pain when in proximity to evil, then what would that person’s life be like? Can you imagine being a small child, unable to explain what was wrong, when you were ‘scared of’ certain people and began screaming? Or suffered pain without knowing why and trying to explain that to a doctor? How long do you think it would take for you to be labeled a ‘troubled’ or ‘imaginative’ or ‘insane’ child? What would life have been like as a teenager? How would you make a living? How in the heck could you ever try to explain to anyone? How would this affect your relationships, or even your ability to HAVE a relationship? If you want the answers to these questions, go get the first two books of this series. THAT is what draws me in so deeply to this series. The first book, “The Awakening”, just set the stage and introduced the main characters. Now with “The Acceptance” Foster gives us the chance to go deeper and further into her world. I’m enjoying the trip so very, very much!
Til next time
JJ
July 8, 2010
The second of the series and much better than the first though I can't bring myself to give it a higher rate. The book is filled with repetitive themes such as Gaby's inner dialogue and thoughts as well as her interaction with Luther.
What I like about this book is the character development that is extended past the last chapter of the Servant: The Awakening. Though Mort barely makes a few appearances in this novel, it is clear that he is a completely different person. We also see Gaby and Luther change in their behavior with each other. Some of the dialogue can get old and predictable, but I still loved the couple and wanted them to get together. Since the beginning, Foster has teased us with the sexual tension between the two but in this novel, she gives a little scene that keeps the weary holding out for when they finally will get together. It's short, it's spicy yet predictable, and it keeps you frustrated.
What I don't like is that there was a sheer drop off of paranormalcy from the first novel. In the first novel, we are given grotesque images of twisted evil beings. The Awakening didn't touch on that. Instead, we get a psychotic woman trying to be a boy, her deranged uncle and aunt who take pleasure in torture people, and men who like to abuse prostitutes. Honestly, I would have kept the twisted beings that morph into monsters only Gaby could see to keep with the theme of the first novel. However, Foster did put a lot more about auras, which I greatly enjoyed. I also loved how she gave another character besides Gaby any form of superhuman abilities.
Again, not a great book and not one to take as a series fantasy novel, but I liked it all the same and I will be reading the next in the series which is also the last.
What I like about this book is the character development that is extended past the last chapter of the Servant: The Awakening. Though Mort barely makes a few appearances in this novel, it is clear that he is a completely different person. We also see Gaby and Luther change in their behavior with each other. Some of the dialogue can get old and predictable, but I still loved the couple and wanted them to get together. Since the beginning, Foster has teased us with the sexual tension between the two but in this novel, she gives a little scene that keeps the weary holding out for when they finally will get together. It's short, it's spicy yet predictable, and it keeps you frustrated.
What I don't like is that there was a sheer drop off of paranormalcy from the first novel. In the first novel, we are given grotesque images of twisted evil beings. The Awakening didn't touch on that. Instead, we get a psychotic woman trying to be a boy, her deranged uncle and aunt who take pleasure in torture people, and men who like to abuse prostitutes. Honestly, I would have kept the twisted beings that morph into monsters only Gaby could see to keep with the theme of the first novel. However, Foster did put a lot more about auras, which I greatly enjoyed. I also loved how she gave another character besides Gaby any form of superhuman abilities.
Again, not a great book and not one to take as a series fantasy novel, but I liked it all the same and I will be reading the next in the series which is also the last.
February 17, 2010
Not the best idea to jump into this book after not reading the first in the series. I picked it up off of the library shelves being wow'd at the factor that one my favourite romance authors, Lori Foster, is now delving into the realm of paranormal fiction. Yay!
Alas, I was quite disappointed. I felt like Gaby did not have a character background that was thorough enough. As an important protagonist I was hoping that she'd be more complex and would leave me wanting more. Her counterpart - Luther - was definitely a character I was looking forward to being explored more throughout the novel. Unfortunately I felt that both were lacking in traits and characteristics. While normally I feel a wide range of emotions including the thrill of suspense when reading novels of the same genre, I wasn't too keen to finish the book because I wanted to know what else was next; instead I wanted to finish the book because I wanted to see if any of it would get better.
Perhaps it's my fault for not having read the previous novel in the series. I think I'll definitely pick it up in order to give L.L Foster a second chance, but I'm not really holding my breath.
Alas, I was quite disappointed. I felt like Gaby did not have a character background that was thorough enough. As an important protagonist I was hoping that she'd be more complex and would leave me wanting more. Her counterpart - Luther - was definitely a character I was looking forward to being explored more throughout the novel. Unfortunately I felt that both were lacking in traits and characteristics. While normally I feel a wide range of emotions including the thrill of suspense when reading novels of the same genre, I wasn't too keen to finish the book because I wanted to know what else was next; instead I wanted to finish the book because I wanted to see if any of it would get better.
Perhaps it's my fault for not having read the previous novel in the series. I think I'll definitely pick it up in order to give L.L Foster a second chance, but I'm not really holding my breath.
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February 7, 2011
I love this series because it is so different. Gaby is on a mission from God to destroy evil, or maybe she is just plain crazy, either way she has tons of personality. She is flawed, and has more than her fair share of issues, but those issues aren't just thrown in there for fun, they fit her history. She is the way she is for a reason. This series is Gaby's story, not a paranormal mystery, or butt kicking fest. Sure, Gaby is strong physically, but she makes up for that with her share of personality issues. I love that she is so naive in some things, yet strong willed in others. Read this series if you like character based, gritty urban fantasy. I'm not able to give The Acceptance the five stars that The Awakening received because, as others have mentioned, it seems like the author pulled out a dictionary or thesaurus and threw big words in throughout for no real purpose. It really takes away from the flow of the novel and is rather jarring. I can't wait to learn more about Gaby, and watch her grow, or sink further into a hole. Overall, an interesting and unique series.
February 15, 2012
I read and really enjoyed the first book in this series. It was intelligently written with interesting and somewhat mysterious characterization that left you wanting more. This book, while still plotted well, drove me nuts.[return][return]I have a frigging master's degree and the sheer overuse of $25 words was so distracting, I kept loosing track of what was happening in the story. This book came across like a writing exercise of trying to use as many words from their Genius-level word-a-day calendar as possible. [return][return]I remember there being the occasional lofty word in the first book, but nothing like this. I desperately hope that Foster cuts back on the plethora of goofy words she uses in the next book.
December 4, 2011
I enjoyed the character of Gabrielle (pretty much a derivative of Carroll O'Connell's Kathy Mallory series). However, without some kind of explanation of what was going on, the book never made much sense. The concept is interesting, and I may look for the 3rd in the series. Yes, perhaps a bit unfair to start with book 2, but this is something any author should anticipate. Many folks will find a random book by the author to try, and this probability should be plotted in the text. Pretty much full of anger and violence.
November 4, 2010
Couldn't get into it as much as the first book. I also didn't like the fact that regardless of the character "lacking formal education" that there are words used that I'd have to reach for a dictionary once or twice every couple pages. Oh well...
January 16, 2021
It has been years since I read the first book so it took me a while to get reacquainted with the characters. I really did not like Gaby in this book; in fact she made me question why I liked the first book and wanted to read it. She has a gift from God that makes her able to see the true nature of a person, to see true evil. But, she also has no social skills and hides behind a tough veneer that is frankly irritating and one dimensional. I really like Luther and Bliss was a great addition. I like that Bliss is also gifted and I hope that in the third and final book we get to explore more of her gift. As far as the story goes, Gaby spends the book tracking evil, we know the evil as Oren, but until the end she does not really know who she is tracking, just that someone killed a hooker, tried to kill Bliss, and killed "john" that Gaby had already hurt because he hurt one of the hookers. Oren is either transgender or has a dissociative identity because of abuse because Oren was born female. Oren kidnaps people so his aunt and uncle can indulge themselves, and they always end up killing the person. But when they capture both Luther and Gaby she kills all three of them, saving herself and Luther. Oh, Morty is alive and he and Ann, Luther's partner, are together (but I don't actually remember any of that from the first book).
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April 2, 2019
A lot of people think negatively of Gaby, and after reading this story it shines light on WHY she's so negative. She hasn't been shown how to be anything but defensive.
This was truly a good sequel to carry on the first. I especially loved how the supernatural came out of her against Oren. When even a strong Alpha Male like Luther couldn't kick the drug, Gaby didn't take it lightly. She stayed alert, kicked it quickly, and dominated the fight. It showed the full impact of just how strong Gaby truly is, and just how inhuman she really is.
The only thing I had issues with is the ending. I get Luther's mood swings, and I like that the author mentioned it periodically so the reader isn't left questioning his motives. He can't control his impulses around Gaby, because she gets under his skin. What I didn't much care for was how quickly the story shifted at the end. Because suddenly Bliss sees the future, everyone accepts her word for gold and Luther jumps at the chance to take it, which is a little OOC for me. But maybe this was needed to set up the third book. Who knows?
The ending aside, this was a fantastic book and a great addition to the series.
This was truly a good sequel to carry on the first. I especially loved how the supernatural came out of her against Oren. When even a strong Alpha Male like Luther couldn't kick the drug, Gaby didn't take it lightly. She stayed alert, kicked it quickly, and dominated the fight. It showed the full impact of just how strong Gaby truly is, and just how inhuman she really is.
The only thing I had issues with is the ending. I get Luther's mood swings, and I like that the author mentioned it periodically so the reader isn't left questioning his motives. He can't control his impulses around Gaby, because she gets under his skin. What I didn't much care for was how quickly the story shifted at the end. Because suddenly Bliss sees the future, everyone accepts her word for gold and Luther jumps at the chance to take it, which is a little OOC for me. But maybe this was needed to set up the third book. Who knows?
The ending aside, this was a fantastic book and a great addition to the series.
February 18, 2021
This series was suggested to me by Good Reads. Fail! My public library only had #2, #3 quickly ready to read. So I'm beginning with this title. The plot is ok. The characters were not great. The action is good. The vocabulary does NOT match the main character Gaby. It's really off. So much so, that I wanted to stop reading it altogether. It was as if someone had their new thesaurus/dictionary/mensa/etc list beside them at all times. There's not enough intro for the readers to know what is going on for this installment. I don't often read reviews before reading a book these days because I like a little surprise. So I didn't know what to expect. It was NOT a good surprise.
May 3, 2020
Well 3 books in 3 days . I hated to see it end
August 3, 2008
Gabrielle Cody has finally accepted her destiny as God's warrior, her only mission to kill horrible monster that pray on innocents. For years now, she's been on her path to doing just that, until she met Detective Luther Cross. There was an unquestionable attraction between these two but Gabrielle was set on not letting Luther derail her from her destiny. He's the one person that can make her feel like a real woman. In Servant: The Acceptance, Gabrielle is living with a bunch of prostitutes and protecting them.
But Luther will definitely not give up on her. He has feelings for her and he worries about her being around streetwalkers, pimps and pretty much criminals. Then someone starts kidnapping and killing streetwalkers and Gabrielle is set on finding the killer and killing him. So while Luther wants to protect her and take her away from such a bad neighborhood, he also has to deal with her mysterious, questionable ways. Will Gabrielle be able to find the killer become he murders another streetwalker? And will Luther finally get Gabrielle to admit that there is something between them?
Gabrielle is definitely unlike any other character I've read. She can be ruthless and cruel yet innocent at the same time. She's rude, yet tries to save lives. Religion plays a big part in this story, God guides her to the monsters she must killed by way of giving her horrible mind-numbing pain. I admit that I'm not a big fan of this side of the story, which is why I was wary to read the book. But I must say that I still like the story very much, there were some funny moments and Gabrielle and Luther really do have some chemistry going on between them.
Servant: The Acceptance is really a good read and I enjoyed the plot and character interactions. Especially her friend, Mort, he's so cute and has definitely grown more into himself. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and am glad I read it.
But Luther will definitely not give up on her. He has feelings for her and he worries about her being around streetwalkers, pimps and pretty much criminals. Then someone starts kidnapping and killing streetwalkers and Gabrielle is set on finding the killer and killing him. So while Luther wants to protect her and take her away from such a bad neighborhood, he also has to deal with her mysterious, questionable ways. Will Gabrielle be able to find the killer become he murders another streetwalker? And will Luther finally get Gabrielle to admit that there is something between them?
Gabrielle is definitely unlike any other character I've read. She can be ruthless and cruel yet innocent at the same time. She's rude, yet tries to save lives. Religion plays a big part in this story, God guides her to the monsters she must killed by way of giving her horrible mind-numbing pain. I admit that I'm not a big fan of this side of the story, which is why I was wary to read the book. But I must say that I still like the story very much, there were some funny moments and Gabrielle and Luther really do have some chemistry going on between them.
Servant: The Acceptance is really a good read and I enjoyed the plot and character interactions. Especially her friend, Mort, he's so cute and has definitely grown more into himself. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and am glad I read it.
February 24, 2013
Romance author Lori Foster is also writing Urban Fantasy as L. L. Foster. As you may remember, I loved the first in this eries and was more than willing to read the second in this unusual series.
Imagine a life as God's Holy Avenger, where you suffer horrible pain when notified of evil to be destroyed. Where you live alone and lonely and have to avoid close contact with the authorities to avoid capture and imprisonment. That has been Gabrielle Cody's life until she's suddenly finding friends and a possible romantic interest in Detective Luther Cross, a man whose presence appears to mute Gaby's pain and awareness. She struggles to understand normal relations while trying to protect a group of prostitutes who work in the hotel where Gaby now lives.
After young runaway Bliss is attacked, Gaby and Luther team up to find the mysterious 12-year-old boy who appears to be involved in another prostitute's torture and murder. Gaby longs for, yet fears a closer relationship with Luther, knowing that he could never accept what she does to destroy the evil in the world.
A twisted villain, a confused heroine, a cast of unusual and intriguing friends and associates, all serve to make this a wonderful and exciting read.
Imagine a life as God's Holy Avenger, where you suffer horrible pain when notified of evil to be destroyed. Where you live alone and lonely and have to avoid close contact with the authorities to avoid capture and imprisonment. That has been Gabrielle Cody's life until she's suddenly finding friends and a possible romantic interest in Detective Luther Cross, a man whose presence appears to mute Gaby's pain and awareness. She struggles to understand normal relations while trying to protect a group of prostitutes who work in the hotel where Gaby now lives.
After young runaway Bliss is attacked, Gaby and Luther team up to find the mysterious 12-year-old boy who appears to be involved in another prostitute's torture and murder. Gaby longs for, yet fears a closer relationship with Luther, knowing that he could never accept what she does to destroy the evil in the world.
A twisted villain, a confused heroine, a cast of unusual and intriguing friends and associates, all serve to make this a wonderful and exciting read.
April 8, 2025
Like the first book I've seen Lori Foster writing as L.L. Foster's Servant series in the past month since it released at Barnes & Noble. It wasn't until Lori Foster herself contacted me about reading and reviewing her Servant series that I had the chance to read them. As soon as I finished reading the first book Servant: The Awakening I immediately picked up this book because I was addicted to Gabrielle Cody and Luther Cross and wanted to know what happened next between them. Gaby and Luther had some unfinished business between them at the end of the first book that had me very anxious to find otu what happens next for them and their budding relationship. I also wanted to see what was going on with Mort because he had changed almost completely at the end of the first novel especially since it seemed that Luther's police partner Ann was interested in Mort. I thought that this novel was better than the first for me because I already felt like I have a hold on what type of person Gaby is and her relationship with Luther is very intriguing.
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June 13, 2013
Okay, I admit that I struggled with this series. Maybe it's because I know that Lori Foster is writing it and this particular genre (urban fantasy) is just not her forte nor is it what I expect from her. But I just can't get into this series. It is almost like someone else is writing it and using Foster's name. The other thing that drove me crazy is Foster's use of really convoluted words - it was also like she belonged to the word-of-the-day club and was driven to try and use the word somewhere in the book. So many of the words were needlessly used when other, simpler, less complex words would do.
The only positive note to this series is that it got better about halfway through the book as finally Luther and Gaby connected sexually. I still feel like Foster is trying too hard for Gaby to appear like Eve Dallas but Gaby just doesn't have the personality to get away with some of the quirks that Eve can.
The only positive note to this series is that it got better about halfway through the book as finally Luther and Gaby connected sexually. I still feel like Foster is trying too hard for Gaby to appear like Eve Dallas but Gaby just doesn't have the personality to get away with some of the quirks that Eve can.
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November 28, 2008Gabrielle Cody has accepted her destiny as one of God’s warriors, charged to destroy evil. When surrounded by violence, she must be ready for anything, but Gaby wasn’t prepared to see Detective Luther Cross ever again. He’s the beacon of reality in her life, the one thing that makes her feel human, like a real woman.
But Gaby can’t get caught up with Luther now. She has work to do, this time protecting the street walkers. But Luther gives her purpose, something more than just working at God’s whim.
Yet her life of retribution is far too dangerous even for Luther, and this time, it’s not just their hearts that won’t come out unscathed.
But Gaby can’t get caught up with Luther now. She has work to do, this time protecting the street walkers. But Luther gives her purpose, something more than just working at God’s whim.
Yet her life of retribution is far too dangerous even for Luther, and this time, it’s not just their hearts that won’t come out unscathed.
January 1, 2011
Okay, this series is seriously AWESOME! Gaby and Luther are characters that stay with you way after you've finished the book. I know because I'm still thinking about them now. Amazing!
After posting the blurb, I just don't know what else to say without spoiling it for everyone. But let's just say that I loved it. Gaby's trying to distance herself from the attraction that Luther forces in her, but... Of course, a lot of other stuff happens in between. Lots of action and even some pretty gruesome scenes. The different POVs really work with this series. I love knowing what's going on inside both of their heads, and even the villain. :)
Anyway. I'm not saying anymore... except, maybe, WOW!
PS. What about that beautiful cover, huh? ;)
After posting the blurb, I just don't know what else to say without spoiling it for everyone. But let's just say that I loved it. Gaby's trying to distance herself from the attraction that Luther forces in her, but... Of course, a lot of other stuff happens in between. Lots of action and even some pretty gruesome scenes. The different POVs really work with this series. I love knowing what's going on inside both of their heads, and even the villain. :)
Anyway. I'm not saying anymore... except, maybe, WOW!
PS. What about that beautiful cover, huh? ;)
September 9, 2008
It's always refreshing to read a paranormal romance that has nothing to do with vampires.
This, #2 in the series, is even better than the first. I love Gaby, a slayer sent from God to destroy all that is evil. Her relationships with Mort, the delicious Luther and Ann, Luther's partner and Mort's girlfriend are fun to watch. I also like seeing her relationships with the prostitutes that she works to defend.
While prostitution is a sin and a form of evil, it is not that EVIL! What is evil is the person who is torturing and killing these prostitutes. Tune in to find out if Gaby is able to destroy this EVIL and how she goes about doing it -- that might be the best part of the book!
This, #2 in the series, is even better than the first. I love Gaby, a slayer sent from God to destroy all that is evil. Her relationships with Mort, the delicious Luther and Ann, Luther's partner and Mort's girlfriend are fun to watch. I also like seeing her relationships with the prostitutes that she works to defend.
While prostitution is a sin and a form of evil, it is not that EVIL! What is evil is the person who is torturing and killing these prostitutes. Tune in to find out if Gaby is able to destroy this EVIL and how she goes about doing it -- that might be the best part of the book!
August 2, 2009
I liked this book and found the L.L.Foster's idea of the contemporary paladin idea really fascinating. I really enjoyed the main character, Gabrielle Cody's relationship with her handsome, by the book cop. It is so filled with anticipation that I hung on their every scene. What I didn't understand, was the villian/s, who were so evil that I really did expect more of a supernatural bent to their background. This book can be read as stand alone as it touches upon enough backstory for me. Although there is a book before this one, I am interested to see the sequel...for one, I want the two main characters to hook up.
June 8, 2011
I was glad to see that Luther didn't give up on Gaby. She tried to stay away but she could feel him in her being...she missed him. In being away from him though it brought her together with people that cared for her even though no one often cared for them. Luther found her again and he is determined to never let her go. He feels connected to her more than he as ever felt towards someone and Gaby is feeling it too, but she isnt familiar with the feelings so she often sees them as a problem. Mort and Bliss and Ann become integral parts of Gaby's life as well and she slowly learns to accept them. Still love the series...I'm sad that there is only one more book left.
March 8, 2011
I really am enjoying this series depsite how slowly I am getting them read. The story is exciting and very well written, but dark at time (I think this is what slows me down). I typically like dark, but this is harsh at moments. Even with all the harshness, you cant help but love Gaby. She is very ballsy and sometimes very socially awkward. Between this book and Servant:The Awakening, you get to see how much Gaby grows as a person and a paladin. I am really looking forward to reading the 3rd book soon!!
August 6, 2013
The second book to the series is better and the writing style has improved. I still get annoyed with the younger virgin female/ older male treacher scenerio but since the didn't dwell on it like the first book did it was easier to swallow. Following Gabrielle Cody as she hunts down a seriel killer who is kidnapping her prostitue friends. She has spoke to Luther in weeks and is not suprised when he finds her and explodes in anger but is happy to learn that Mort made it alive from their last bruhaha. Good action makes for an excellent read.
September 3, 2011
I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars. I like Gaby most of the time, and I enjoyed the story, but Luther is a dick. I understand that a flawed character like Gaby wouldn't get on too well with a non-flawed character, and so its more believable if he is the way he is, but man is he annoying. Liked the change in Mort, and liked Bliss. I liked that while this is a fantasy book, the "monsters" this time were human, its one of my favourite tropes. Alright, 4 stars it is.
February 8, 2009
I agree totally with another reviewer...What's with the thesaurus type words? Totally put me off, and can't understand where they came from because the first in this series wasn't like this. Liked the plot and the energy between h & h, but will be reluctant to pick up no. 3 in this series if it's like this one. May just cheat and wait for others to read and review first! :)
February 4, 2009
I am a huge fan of this series. The is the second book and there is a great flow from the first book to this one. A few new characters are introduced, worked throughout the story and left for major reappearances in the next book.
I am a little leary of what the character Bliss will have to do with the next as it is revealed in this one that she has the sight.
I am a little leary of what the character Bliss will have to do with the next as it is revealed in this one that she has the sight.
April 20, 2009
Light reading, but fun. I love watching the interplay between Luther and Gaby, and the way Foster slowly but surely has her opening up and forming bonds with the people around her. I did feel like Foster went a little crazy with the thesaurus though, almost made the book a cross between a romantic thriller and an SAT prep course!
June 14, 2009
This is the second book in this series and I think it's pretty decent. The only thing that gets annoying is that the author uses such obscure descriptive words that it makes me stop in my reading to try and remember what that word means. I'm not stupid by any means, but I had to look up a few words in this book!
August 20, 2011
I'm not quite sure why I like this series, but I know I'll continue reading. Maybe it's Gaby's torturous ruminations on what she "has" to do. Maybe it's Luther's insane obsession with Gaby. Maybe it's the conflicted, tortured nature of all of Gaby's relationships with other people. Or maybe I want to see more Mort. I don't know. All I say is keeping the book coming please.
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