Veda Vandyke is a simple woman. She wants nothing more than to have mind-blowing sex with her gorgeous Italian fiancé, to complete her medical residency without accidentally killing someone, and to exact revenge on her worst enemies without being thrown in prison for life.
But when Veda discovers her fiancé might be one of her worst enemies, and that her darkest secret has fallen into the hands of a treacherous man, her quest for vengeance is threatened.
A relationship on the rocks. A cloud of blackmail hanging over her head. The deepest denial she’s ever experienced slicing her heart to bits. If she were any other woman, the stress alone would be enough to bring Veda to her knees. It would be enough to bring her quest for revenge grinding to a halt.
But Veda Vandyke wasn’t just any woman.
Regardless how rapidly her life was falling apart, vengeance would be hers.
She couldn’t stop.
She wouldn’t stop.
Not until she finished destroying every last monster who’d destroyed her, ten years ago, on that sleepy island called Shadow Rock.
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PURR is an interracial novel. Triggering elements. Strong sexual content. Strong language. This story ends in a cliffhanger. The Revenge Series is written to unfold over multiple volumes.
Book 1: Quiver Book 2: Tingle Book 3: Purr Book 4: *coming soon*
I'm fascinated by deeply flawed people in impossible situations, and insane people who don't know they're insane. Perfection puzzles me, so my characters are always just a little bit evil--whether they know it or not!
4.5 Stars Book 3 was a bit slow. More action near the end of the story. A greater connection to Lincoln is explored. There is a funny moment when they creep around the Blackwater cruise ship. Eventually something will be happening between Veda and Lincoln, even Gage recognizes their bond. Is Gage her No. 10? That question is asked often throughout the book. Even if you suspected it was true, would you still be with him? I want less sex and more retribution and much, much more of Lincoln. Surely, we can speed this along.
4.8ish. I didn't want to put it down. Such a good read. The reference to Gage being number 10 was getting on my last nerves I will admit. I feel for Veda she came to destroy 10 men that destroyed her youth in the process fell in love and met good people. Now she's struggling with getting people involved and doing it on her own. I think she should tell Linc or Gage.
I was thinking that was going to happen in the end. I'm still confused about Linc. Am I team Linc or team Gage.
Great read. I noticed I get some anxiety when reading this series.
What's going to happen next?
Please don't have me waiting until 2017 for a new book.
Absolutely loved this! Some parts were drawn out and I skimmed a little, but it's a 10 book series, so that's to be expected. As much as I said I would wait to continue the series, or skip ahead, I really want to know what happens in book 4 dammit!
Woooooooo! Amazing. I can't say whether it's just as good as the first one because of course the first one had the initial surprise of the introduction to the plot in general so major bonus there, but without a doubt the 3rd book was better than the 2nd book so.. yessss!
So glad I read this. In the last book I'd decided my impatient heart couldn't take reading the rest of the series but I've decided it officially can. This is fun. I've never read a series that will be this long and now that the 3rd book was nearly as good as the first I'm not as worried about the rest of the series going downhill.
(Which if it does I SWEAR TO GOSH I WILL FIGHT SOMEONE BC I'M INVESTING ALL OF ME IN THESE SERIES) (LUCKILY NOT MY .99 tho bc KU ;)
Vera got a little frustrating towards the end, not giving Gage any answers or just.. ANYTHING in their argument. And I could relate but at the same time it still was EXTREMELY frustrating and annoying when he's going through all of this heartbreak and here she is being silent. C'mon ok that got on my nerves.
AND OKKKAAYYYYYY I WANT A RELATIONSHIP TO HAPPEN WITH LINC WAYYYYYYYY TOO MUCH. You get more and more closer into their bond in this book, and I don't know if my heart can take MORE of that in the next book but at the same time... IT MUST! It's what it's living for.
And one con, I'm still feeling like Gage and Veda solve all their problems with sex and that.... really really really really really irks me too. Like they love each other so much supposedly and I get having a sexual appetite in the relationship but.. ugh I just. If you want their love to be so convincing I'd just like to see more love, less lust.
P.S. I love Hope. Hope is the new gal introduced and you will quickly see her for the shining star she is lol
Overall awesomeeeeeeeeee! Moving onto the next book and lowkey fearing for my life because it stops after the 4th book and I don't know when the 5th comes out *sweats profusely*
Well, That book wasn't what I've been waiting for. I hope the next book will be better.
Overall, we found out during all that book that "Gage couldn't be Veda's ten, he couldn't be." The only good thing about that book was that new badass character : Hope, shes really a good friend and I know that she'll still be a good ally to Veda in the future.
Anyway I'm still looking forward to the next book. Hoping it will be more interesting between Gage and Veda, also concerning Linc (his unknown rapist father, Lisa and allllll )
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If I hear the phrase " He's not my# 10" He can't be" one more time I think I'll kill myself. Can we say the word OVERKILL!!!!! A really big turnoff for such a good series. It took a lot a way from the story line. I was so tempted to stop reading altogether. I had to put it down several times to keep from killing both of them (the hero and heroine)
I'm loving the frequency with which she is putting out these installments. The plot thickens in this one Veda is having doubts about whether Gage could be one of her attackers and as a result, it's affecting their relationship. Meanwhile her secret is out and her tormentor is blackmailing her. Really good read!
I give 3.5 stars to this episode. It was too much angst for me. However, I was compelled to finish. I truly hope the pace moves faster in the upcoming segments; maybe deal with more than one of the ten in the upcoming books. Don't think I'll hang around for 7 more books. I found myself skimming through a lot of her internal rambling in the second half of the book. Her character was starting to really frustrate me. I'll keep my stronger opinions to myself out of respect for the fact that this book is the author's vision and not mine.
Anyway, I really like the eclectic mix of friends Veda is adding to her circle even though they are joining her circle somewhat against her wishes at first. It's adding some welcomed depth to the storyline. I find myself wondering what kind of other stories/relationships could be developed as offspring to this series.
My other questions have already been voiced in several other reviews so I won't belabor those of you reading this with duplicity. Even though this book was really kind of 'meh', I'm anxious to find out how the author lays out the rest of the story.
This book really worked my nerves. I got so fed up with hearing about number ten throughout the entire book. I skimmed through a lot of the book because of the redundancy. Veda talks entirely too much for someone who keeps saying she needs to be more careful. I'm finding myself liking the other characters more than Veda. She needs to take a page out of Hope's book. I'm really liking Hope and maybe she can get something accomplished.
I really, really hope there will not be seven more books in this series. I'm starting to lose interest and if the next book is like book 3, I'm calling it quits. Move the freaking story along already.
I struggled to finish this book. I loved the first 2 books but this one was a battle to finish. Seriously if someone gave me a dollar for every time the author said number 10 I think I would have enough money to buy myself an iPhone 7. Now the author is just writing for the sake of extending the number of books she releases under this series. The series started quite well and was interesting but now I am calling it quits so lucky for me I don't have to wait to see how she seeks her revenge.
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This one keeps you on the edge of your seat. I'm team Gage, I cant't believe he was there that night. This isn't a stand alone story, do yourself a favor and start from the beginning.
3.5 A lot of repetitive dialogue from Veda in this book ,and it was a little slow and drawn out. Great connection with Linc, however I'm still rooting for Gage (and hopefully he's not 10 lol). On to book four...
I'm giving this 2.5 stars. By far my least favorite of the series because this mostly felt like filler and it dragged A LOT.
Book 2 left off with Veda being followed and in this story the man following her at the behest of Gage's family is number 3 on her list. The story delves into number 3 blackmailing Veda for oxy while she once again waffles between continuing on with her mission of castration or stopping altogether while also trying to find out number 10's identity.
I didn't enjoy this book as much as its predecessors. There was too much repetition in Veda's thoughts to the point I ended up skimming most of it, the pacing was slower, and Veda's relationship with Gage was not enjoyable to read since he hung under a large umbrella of suspicion to point I read none of their sex scenes. Plus, you've read one love scene, you've read them all. When Veda finally got the names of the owners of that Nike prototype shoe that number 10 wore, well let's say the results weren't favorable and added even more discontent, confusion, doubt, and struggle to Veda's heart and mental stability. To mine as well. I don't want to believe, but at the same time it doesn't look good. Right now I'm at the point I'd be perfectly happy if Gage and Veda didn't reconcile.
I really enjoyed any and all scenes Veda had with Linc. Especially when Veda met Linc's mom, I thought that was cute. A new character was introduced who I have to say I like, apart from her telling Veda she couldn't stop with her revenge. You know, that's awfully easy to say when you're not the one who has to tail people, learn their schedule, and wait for the right time to strike, on top of having the cops after you though they don't know its you, and worrying if the man you love brutally raped you.
The ending, I saw it coming; not surprised by the results. The clusterf*ck continues. Now the question is, what is Veda's next move?
Veda's demon mind talk had her going in circles. She loves Gage and Gage loves her. She can not believe he is her #10. I can't believe he's her #10. But, circumstantial evidence points to the fact that he may be. Gage is devastated by her coldness and breaks up with her. I hate cliff hangers so I 'll have to wait to see what happens to the seven more to go, what happens to Gage now she has a surprise to deal with and what happens to Veda's relationship with Lincoln Hill and will he find out who his father is and what happened to his wife, Lisa. So many questions unanswered in this book. I enjoyed reading it. The suspense and mystery were well executed.
I found myself very disappointed with this book, the third in the series. At times it seemed redundant to me. The back and forth dialogue on who the tenth person is was very trying. I do hope that there won't be a book for each suspect because there doesn't seem to be enough material to make each book interesting , hence the repetition.
There is just enough interest in the end that makes me want to read the next book, but I can easily lose interest if the next book is not more sustainable.
I'm honestly getting tired of ambiguous Veda VanDyke! Please, please, please just ask Gage if he's #10 and stop torturing yourself and him! Why is Linc being dangled like a carrot dipped in honey? Kudos for the takedown of #3 (it should have happened on page 2). Are we really going to stretch this out to ten books? For all of my whining, I'm geared up waiting for #4!
Firstly, Jax got what he deserved. Secondly, I don’t believe with all my heart that Gage is #10. Why? Look at Todd, Eugene and Jax, all rapist back then and now they were still committing crimes of that nature as it was hinted, Gage, not once did he feel the need to take what wasn’t offered to him. Yes, people change but once a rapist always a rapist ain’t no two ways street about that. Veda needs therapy. 🙄 she keeps talking about having darkness but still can’t make the decision to fully put an end to her 10 rapists . I felt Gage’s pain when they broke up ugh!!! I personally felt that she didn’t even have to tell Gage the full story to get the truth about him and the sneakers but anyways I guess that’s what’s going to keep the books interesting. Definitely going to see what happens in the other books lol even thought I’ve read the reviews and got some amount of hints
This was a frustrating read. The pace was drawn out. There was far too much repetitiousness. Veda, Jake, and Hope never considered the possibility that Gage got the sneakers for someone else. No one considered that Gage's father is a Blackwater as well. Gage is not #10. Her body would recall him if he was. Linc and Veda need to be friends not lovers so enough with the tension. He misses his wife and Veda reminds him of her so yeah he is attracted to her. Veda will always love him for saving her life. But Gage is who she needs. The sex between Veda and Gage is sizzling and new love involves plenty of sex. Ms. Burns writes phenomenal sex scenes. But it is Gage's giving of his all (loving her with everything he has) that envelops Veda toward her healing.
As usual you will get no complaints from me On this fantastic series by Trevion Burns. This is a reread for me as I was feeling nostalgic as I searched my All Time Favs Kindle collection i couldn't help but to download so of the books including Detective Linc in all his fine specimen of sexy ass man bun hotness. Trust me you will not regret investing in this series. Get it while it as hot hot hot!!!!
I want to feel so much more excitement in this story, I feel it is there to be had. Yet it's not getting me there, I'm not happy anticipating the next addition because I'm feeling "drug along!" Three books and only the out of ten down? That leaves a lot of ground to cover in the next 4 books in the series! Please author, don't disappoint me!
This book, this series is out of control! I'm loving every minute of it. When you think something is going to happen, there's a cliffhanger. When you don't expect something to happen it's like an explosion of events. Love it! Where are you Book 4?
Revenge is a dish best served cold or so it is said and the anticipation is still building with an unforeseen complication that I can't wait to see how it all plays out and I can't even guess to how.
I am loving this series. At first I was on the fence about this story but as the story progresses, it's getting better. I applaud the author for that. It is getting deeper. It is getting more complex. I am into it!!
Beautifully descriptive, written. I could not wait patiently to read who was NO: 10, even though I knew who's name would be on that list that Linc gave Veda. Trevino Burns weaved the words perfectly and gave each line their merit. Love, love, the storyline.
Enthralling. The ups and downs with Veda and trying to figure out who is really involved or who may just look like they're involved is just as nerve racking as journeying with her through the actual crimes. I'll move on to the other installments eventually. There are just so many!
Keep them coming, because I'm hurting for Veda and poor Gage. I know he didn't do it, my guess is his father, or maybe his grandfather!? Just speculating!!! Now a baby! WOW!!!! Ok. To the next book!!