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Trinity #4
Bittersüße Träume
Sie ist die Frau seines Lebens. Doch er darf sie nicht lieben. Der vierte Band der Trinity-Serie
Das Leben von Maria de la Torre liegt in Scherben: Thomas, die Liebe ihres Lebens, wurde als Polizist im Dienst getötet, als er Marias beste Freundin Gillian Callahan vor einem irren Stalker retten wollte. Thomas‘ Zwillingsbruder Red sieht Maria auf der Beerdigung zum ersten Mal und versteht sofort, warum sich Thomas in die temperamentvolle Tänzerin verliebt hatte. Doch die Freundin seines toten Bruders ist für ihn tabu. Bis plötzlich der Mann auftaucht, der vor Jahren beinahe Marias Tanzkarriere zerstört hätte. Red will alles tun, um Maria zu beschützen. Doch je näher er ihr kommt, umso stärker wird seine Leidenschaft ...
Das Leben von Maria de la Torre liegt in Scherben: Thomas, die Liebe ihres Lebens, wurde als Polizist im Dienst getötet, als er Marias beste Freundin Gillian Callahan vor einem irren Stalker retten wollte. Thomas‘ Zwillingsbruder Red sieht Maria auf der Beerdigung zum ersten Mal und versteht sofort, warum sich Thomas in die temperamentvolle Tänzerin verliebt hatte. Doch die Freundin seines toten Bruders ist für ihn tabu. Bis plötzlich der Mann auftaucht, der vor Jahren beinahe Marias Tanzkarriere zerstört hätte. Red will alles tun, um Maria zu beschützen. Doch je näher er ihr kommt, umso stärker wird seine Leidenschaft ...
450 pages, Paperback
Published June 16, 2017
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Audrey Carlan
240 books6,712 followersAudrey Carlan is a No. 1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author. She writes stories that help the reader find themselves while falling in love. Some of her works include the worldwide phenomenon Calendar Girl serial, Trinity series and the International Guy series. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages across the globe.
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March 18, 2017
Is it too late for me to call dibs on Eli?
I've read enough of Audrey's books to know she'll always deliver on chemistry and fantastic characters. I've genuinely enjoyed so many of her heroes, but Eli is yumalicious. I love badass alphas, and Eli definitely delivers in that department.
It was also a genuine delight to dive back into the world she'd created with the Trinity series. Familiar and yet fresh because it encompasses the secondary characters many of us weren't sure we'd get to enjoy this far down the road. If you enjoyed the Trinity series, this one will definitely be right up your alley. Oh...and did I mention Eli is to die for? :)
I've read enough of Audrey's books to know she'll always deliver on chemistry and fantastic characters. I've genuinely enjoyed so many of her heroes, but Eli is yumalicious. I love badass alphas, and Eli definitely delivers in that department.
It was also a genuine delight to dive back into the world she'd created with the Trinity series. Familiar and yet fresh because it encompasses the secondary characters many of us weren't sure we'd get to enjoy this far down the road. If you enjoyed the Trinity series, this one will definitely be right up your alley. Oh...and did I mention Eli is to die for? :)
December 6, 2020
Ich werde spoilern, weiterlesen auf eigene Gefahr!
Es ist dieselbe Leier wie in den anderen Bänden (Frau mit schwerer Vergangenheit trifft Macho, der ihr sagt, wie besonders sie ist und wie schlimm vorher alles war (zurecht) und dass er alles besser macht, bevormundet sie dann selbst, gewalttätiger Ex taucht wieder auf, dramatischer Abspann, Happy End mit Bling Bling). Nur schneller (nur ein Buch statt drei) und mit dem Fokus auf anderen Charakteren mit der Besonderheit um Tommys und Elis Beziehung. Wer die ersten Bücher mochte, wird dieses wohl auch mögen, mich hat alles ein wenig genervt, war vorhersehbar und trotz der Dramatik irgendwie langweilig.
Es ist dieselbe Leier wie in den anderen Bänden (Frau mit schwerer Vergangenheit trifft Macho, der ihr sagt, wie besonders sie ist und wie schlimm vorher alles war (zurecht) und dass er alles besser macht, bevormundet sie dann selbst, gewalttätiger Ex taucht wieder auf, dramatischer Abspann, Happy End mit Bling Bling). Nur schneller (nur ein Buch statt drei) und mit dem Fokus auf anderen Charakteren mit der Besonderheit um Tommys und Elis Beziehung. Wer die ersten Bücher mochte, wird dieses wohl auch mögen, mich hat alles ein wenig genervt, war vorhersehbar und trotz der Dramatik irgendwie langweilig.
February 28, 2017
Oh my dear lord... Another book from this amazing author... Oh boy...
As everybody knows Audrey Carlan is an amazing writer that can get under your skin in a flash. Her writing is simple, super detailed and with so much feelings behind each word that will let you speechless.
Life is the fourth book from the Trinity Series and oh boy, what a book. I'm gonna be honest and tell you that I haven't read the other books but I really want to, because I know they will be freaking amazing just like this was.
Life tells the stories of Maria and Elijah.
Maria is a survivor, she has endured what no-one should have. She a loyal friend that can sacrifice erself for the sake of others. She lost the love of her life but she needs to keep living, to keep surviving. There are days that she wants to disappear but she can't, she needs to keep fighting.
Elijah is a dark man, full of secrets and a bounty hunter. He's used to get what he wants when he wants, but when his path intersects with Maria's he simply knows that he wants her. And him being the way he his he will get her, no matter what.
And oh boy what a ride this was. It was intense, scary, breathtaking, suspenseful the hole package. There were times that I was do scared, I was terrified for the characters. But there were times when I was beyond happy because the hot scenes are freaking awesome and hot as hell. Dayum woman you know how to put the house on fire.
The timeline worked so well, I haven't read the first three books, and I need to as soon as possible, but this book was able to give me the explanations that I needed. But I'm gonna get them because I need to read more from this girls stories. The bond they shared is super strong and I Loved the fact that Audrey managed to put some characters from the Calendar Series in it. It made me want to read that series again.
And now I want the 5th book of this series. Can't wait to put my claws on that masterpiece because I have so many questions that need answers.
Thank you Audrey for creating another breathtaking story.
As everybody knows Audrey Carlan is an amazing writer that can get under your skin in a flash. Her writing is simple, super detailed and with so much feelings behind each word that will let you speechless.
Life is the fourth book from the Trinity Series and oh boy, what a book. I'm gonna be honest and tell you that I haven't read the other books but I really want to, because I know they will be freaking amazing just like this was.
Life tells the stories of Maria and Elijah.
Maria is a survivor, she has endured what no-one should have. She a loyal friend that can sacrifice erself for the sake of others. She lost the love of her life but she needs to keep living, to keep surviving. There are days that she wants to disappear but she can't, she needs to keep fighting.
Elijah is a dark man, full of secrets and a bounty hunter. He's used to get what he wants when he wants, but when his path intersects with Maria's he simply knows that he wants her. And him being the way he his he will get her, no matter what.
And oh boy what a ride this was. It was intense, scary, breathtaking, suspenseful the hole package. There were times that I was do scared, I was terrified for the characters. But there were times when I was beyond happy because the hot scenes are freaking awesome and hot as hell. Dayum woman you know how to put the house on fire.
The timeline worked so well, I haven't read the first three books, and I need to as soon as possible, but this book was able to give me the explanations that I needed. But I'm gonna get them because I need to read more from this girls stories. The bond they shared is super strong and I Loved the fact that Audrey managed to put some characters from the Calendar Series in it. It made me want to read that series again.
And now I want the 5th book of this series. Can't wait to put my claws on that masterpiece because I have so many questions that need answers.
Thank you Audrey for creating another breathtaking story.
March 31, 2017
If you’ve ever opened a Whitman Sampler, you recognize the liner includes a guide to each chocolate. So if you’re looking for the caramels, the chocolate whipped mousse, or the molasses chew, you’re assured you’ll find just what you want. Audrey’s books are like the famous Sampler. You know with every book she writes you’re sure to discover well-developed, mouth-watering characters, a strong storyline, maybe a bit of danger and intrigue, and always love and happiness that melts your heart and most certainly sizzles the sheets. Life, by Audrey Carlan, delivers on this sweet recipe for success, leaving her readers blissfully sated on the confectioners of her prose.
This fourth book of the series is Maria’s story. She fought to rescue her soul sister Kat from the scorching fire in the theater and bares the cuts and bruises, survivor’s guilt and loss from that day. She wants to be a fighter…she is, but there’s only so much any woman can take. She has nightmares, fears that bring her to her knees, and now she has Eli. But Tommy’s bulked-up, sexed-up, dirty talking alpha doppelganger may not be enough to keep the danger of her past from spilling over into her present. He’s back. He’s gonna take a swing at taking what was once his.
This fourth book of the series is Maria’s story. She fought to rescue her soul sister Kat from the scorching fire in the theater and bares the cuts and bruises, survivor’s guilt and loss from that day. She wants to be a fighter…she is, but there’s only so much any woman can take. She has nightmares, fears that bring her to her knees, and now she has Eli. But Tommy’s bulked-up, sexed-up, dirty talking alpha doppelganger may not be enough to keep the danger of her past from spilling over into her present. He’s back. He’s gonna take a swing at taking what was once his.
October 18, 2017
Emotional
Gripping
Hot, hot!
So excited to get back to these characters, to learn more about them and to see them continually coming together to support one another. Excellent to learn more about Maria. She is a fighter, sassy and bold. Hot, passionate personality. She has so so much to deal with in this book. So much dark to wade through to get back to the light.
Someone unexpected and a whole lot shocking has her back, though. His strong, dominant, persistent personality is just what Maria needs to keep from sinking inside herself. He is her flashlight in the dark. They are perfectly matched and I loved their verbal sparring!
Engaging read that keeps the pages turning.
Gripping
Hot, hot!
So excited to get back to these characters, to learn more about them and to see them continually coming together to support one another. Excellent to learn more about Maria. She is a fighter, sassy and bold. Hot, passionate personality. She has so so much to deal with in this book. So much dark to wade through to get back to the light.
Someone unexpected and a whole lot shocking has her back, though. His strong, dominant, persistent personality is just what Maria needs to keep from sinking inside herself. He is her flashlight in the dark. They are perfectly matched and I loved their verbal sparring!
Engaging read that keeps the pages turning.
April 17, 2025
Die Geschichte von Maria und Elijah hat mir irgendwie viel besser gefallen! 🌷
Gillians Geschichte konnte nach drei Bänden endlich ihren Abschluss finden. Nachdem mir die Story zwischen ihr und Chase nur so mittelmäßig gut gefallen hat, habe ich mich doch sehr auf Maria gefreut. Sie ist in den Vorbänden bereits aufgefallen und ich war sehr gespannt auf ihr Leben.
Tatsächlich startet die Story auch direkt. Tommys Tod schmerzt sehr und doch hat es etwas Gutes, denn wir lernen seinen Bruder Elijah kennen. Der verdreht nicht nur Maria den Kopf. Doch es bleibt nicht bei Tommys Zwillingsbruder, Maria erhält Drohnachrichten und sie findet heraus, dass ihr Ex aus dem Gefängnis entlassen wurde. Es ist schnell klar, dass er sich an Maria rächen will...
Maria ist eine sehr temperamentvolle junge Dame mit einem heißen Körper und einen Wahnsinns Charakter. Sie ist willensstark und durchsetzungsfähig. Ihre innere Zerrissenheit kann man sehr gut nachvollziehen. Das Gefühl in Eli die große Liebe gefunden zu haben und dann Schuldgefühle zu haben, weil es Tommys Bruder ist und dieser noch nicht lange verstorben ist, zerbricht sie fast. Doch Eli schafft es sie wieder zusammenzusetzen und Maria geht am Ende, trotz Wut, Tränen und viel Nachdenklichkeit, nur gestärkter aus der Sache raus. Sie ist wirklich eine ziemlich coole Frau, von der ich viel lieber drei Bände gelesen hätte.
Erschreckend und zugleich gut zu lesen waren die Rückblicke aus ihrer Vergangenheit mit dem Thema häusliche Gewalt. Auch die Gegenwart greift dieses Thema wieder auf und es war wirklich spannend umgesetzt. Doch hier hätte es gerne etwas ausführlicher sein dürfen. Leider konnte ich viel auch vorhersehen, aber im Großen und Ganzen hat mich das hier nicht so sehr gestört, da es dennoch durchweg unterhaltsam war.
Der Schreibstil ist angenehm und man kann das Buch schnell und flüssig lesen. Was mich jedoch sehr gestört hat, ist der anhaltende Dirty-Talk. Es gab wieder viele Momente, die mir als Leserin einfach peinlich waren und mich genervt haben. Ich weiß, dass es in dem Genre dazu gehört und üblich ist, aber weniger ist halt manchmal mehr. Dafür gibt es auch humorvolle Stellen und welche, die man aus den Vorbänden bereits kennt und aus den einzelnen Storylimes am Ende eine machen. Sehr cool fand ich auch den kleinen Peak auf die Calendar Girl Reihe!
Insgesamt hat mir die Geschichte um Maria besser gefallen, als die von Chase und Gillian. Man könnte den Band unabhängig von den anderen lesen, aber verständlich ist es eher, wenn man mit Band eins beginnt. So kennt man die Figuren und ihre Eigenarten wenigstens. Dieser Band zeigt die Gemeinschaft der Seelenschwestern nochmal sehr deutlich, ebenso, wie die Themen Liebe, Freundschaft, Trauer und Vertrauen. Insgesamt ein wirklich guter vierter Band 💃🏻
Gillians Geschichte konnte nach drei Bänden endlich ihren Abschluss finden. Nachdem mir die Story zwischen ihr und Chase nur so mittelmäßig gut gefallen hat, habe ich mich doch sehr auf Maria gefreut. Sie ist in den Vorbänden bereits aufgefallen und ich war sehr gespannt auf ihr Leben.
Tatsächlich startet die Story auch direkt. Tommys Tod schmerzt sehr und doch hat es etwas Gutes, denn wir lernen seinen Bruder Elijah kennen. Der verdreht nicht nur Maria den Kopf. Doch es bleibt nicht bei Tommys Zwillingsbruder, Maria erhält Drohnachrichten und sie findet heraus, dass ihr Ex aus dem Gefängnis entlassen wurde. Es ist schnell klar, dass er sich an Maria rächen will...
Maria ist eine sehr temperamentvolle junge Dame mit einem heißen Körper und einen Wahnsinns Charakter. Sie ist willensstark und durchsetzungsfähig. Ihre innere Zerrissenheit kann man sehr gut nachvollziehen. Das Gefühl in Eli die große Liebe gefunden zu haben und dann Schuldgefühle zu haben, weil es Tommys Bruder ist und dieser noch nicht lange verstorben ist, zerbricht sie fast. Doch Eli schafft es sie wieder zusammenzusetzen und Maria geht am Ende, trotz Wut, Tränen und viel Nachdenklichkeit, nur gestärkter aus der Sache raus. Sie ist wirklich eine ziemlich coole Frau, von der ich viel lieber drei Bände gelesen hätte.
Erschreckend und zugleich gut zu lesen waren die Rückblicke aus ihrer Vergangenheit mit dem Thema häusliche Gewalt. Auch die Gegenwart greift dieses Thema wieder auf und es war wirklich spannend umgesetzt. Doch hier hätte es gerne etwas ausführlicher sein dürfen. Leider konnte ich viel auch vorhersehen, aber im Großen und Ganzen hat mich das hier nicht so sehr gestört, da es dennoch durchweg unterhaltsam war.
Der Schreibstil ist angenehm und man kann das Buch schnell und flüssig lesen. Was mich jedoch sehr gestört hat, ist der anhaltende Dirty-Talk. Es gab wieder viele Momente, die mir als Leserin einfach peinlich waren und mich genervt haben. Ich weiß, dass es in dem Genre dazu gehört und üblich ist, aber weniger ist halt manchmal mehr. Dafür gibt es auch humorvolle Stellen und welche, die man aus den Vorbänden bereits kennt und aus den einzelnen Storylimes am Ende eine machen. Sehr cool fand ich auch den kleinen Peak auf die Calendar Girl Reihe!
Insgesamt hat mir die Geschichte um Maria besser gefallen, als die von Chase und Gillian. Man könnte den Band unabhängig von den anderen lesen, aber verständlich ist es eher, wenn man mit Band eins beginnt. So kennt man die Figuren und ihre Eigenarten wenigstens. Dieser Band zeigt die Gemeinschaft der Seelenschwestern nochmal sehr deutlich, ebenso, wie die Themen Liebe, Freundschaft, Trauer und Vertrauen. Insgesamt ein wirklich guter vierter Band 💃🏻
March 2, 2017
Life (Trinity #4) by Audrey Carlan ~ 4.5 STARS
This is the first book of the Trinity series I read but this can be read alone. I wish I read the first three though because I was having a hard time catching up with Maria’s soul sisters. The plot for this book is totally different from the yoga series I loved so much. Life is dark, gritty, intense with heavy subject matter – there are full disclosures though. Maria’s boyfriend who is a cop died protecting Maria and her friends. At Tommy’s funeral, Maria had the surprise of her life – she met Eli, an identical version of Tommy. Eli is dominant, alpha, sexy – a lawless bounty hunter. He is hell bent on protecting the damsel in distress but Maria is not having it. The problem is Maria does not have much choice when her abusive ex-boyfriend is out of jail and is out for blood revenge. Can Maria resist the bad boy who refuses to back down?
I like the chemistry between Eli and Maria – super passionate and sexy. I love a man that can take care and protect his woman, so Eli is my favorite character. I was distracted a little bit with all the Spanish talking though because I find myself reading over again to look for the meaning of the sentences. I enjoy the side characters which are Maria’s soul sisters but as I said before I wish I had the whole background relationship between all of them. I would have better understand the close knit bond. The letters made me cry – eeek! Just beautiful and emotional. The book is well-written – of course I didn’t expect anything less from this author. Everything flows nicely and kept me intrigued the whole time. The content is a bit more intense than my normal read but I enjoyed the characters and the romance all the same. If you are looking for something dark, gritty with drama, action, super strong sexy hero and sassy heroine – this is the book for you!
This is the first book of the Trinity series I read but this can be read alone. I wish I read the first three though because I was having a hard time catching up with Maria’s soul sisters. The plot for this book is totally different from the yoga series I loved so much. Life is dark, gritty, intense with heavy subject matter – there are full disclosures though. Maria’s boyfriend who is a cop died protecting Maria and her friends. At Tommy’s funeral, Maria had the surprise of her life – she met Eli, an identical version of Tommy. Eli is dominant, alpha, sexy – a lawless bounty hunter. He is hell bent on protecting the damsel in distress but Maria is not having it. The problem is Maria does not have much choice when her abusive ex-boyfriend is out of jail and is out for blood revenge. Can Maria resist the bad boy who refuses to back down?
I like the chemistry between Eli and Maria – super passionate and sexy. I love a man that can take care and protect his woman, so Eli is my favorite character. I was distracted a little bit with all the Spanish talking though because I find myself reading over again to look for the meaning of the sentences. I enjoy the side characters which are Maria’s soul sisters but as I said before I wish I had the whole background relationship between all of them. I would have better understand the close knit bond. The letters made me cry – eeek! Just beautiful and emotional. The book is well-written – of course I didn’t expect anything less from this author. Everything flows nicely and kept me intrigued the whole time. The content is a bit more intense than my normal read but I enjoyed the characters and the romance all the same. If you are looking for something dark, gritty with drama, action, super strong sexy hero and sassy heroine – this is the book for you!
March 4, 2017
Muy Caliente!! Life, the fourth book in Audrey Carlan's Trinity series is perhaps her most erotically charged and suspenseful book to date. That says a lot as everything by Audrey is highly erotic. All her works are also thought provoking and Life is no different. In Life we get to know a bit more about Maria, one of Gigi's crew (BESOS). She's survivor and with that comes a bit of guilt and self-doubt, something that is hitting her particularly, and rightly so, hard.
You will need to read the first 3 books in the Trinity series to understand Maria and where she's at in her life.
This is one fast read, and when I say fast I really mean the the connection with Elijah Redding is accelerated. Eli or "Red" is a bad a$$ mystery, a complete surprise to Maria, and one that throws this already off balance spitfire into a complete tizzy. The dictionary should have her picture next to the word firecracker. She kicks booty and takes names. But her past isn't ready to let go of her.
The overall story line is well paced, the introduction, a threat that pushes these two together, and how that all plays out is very well done. Carlan always handles sensitive subjects (domestic abuse) with great consideration. Maria's had a rough go of it, but again she's a survivor. It's a sexy, um, really, really, really sexy story and at times incredibly fun. The banter between Eli and Maria is fabulous and it's always great to see more of the Hudson's. And bonus, I learned a little Spanish too (although I'm pretty sure most of it won't transfer to the business need for Spanish that I have). ;-) 4.5 Stars and recommendation!
*I was gifted a copy of this book in excahnge for an honest review*
You will need to read the first 3 books in the Trinity series to understand Maria and where she's at in her life.
This is one fast read, and when I say fast I really mean the the connection with Elijah Redding is accelerated. Eli or "Red" is a bad a$$ mystery, a complete surprise to Maria, and one that throws this already off balance spitfire into a complete tizzy. The dictionary should have her picture next to the word firecracker. She kicks booty and takes names. But her past isn't ready to let go of her.
The overall story line is well paced, the introduction, a threat that pushes these two together, and how that all plays out is very well done. Carlan always handles sensitive subjects (domestic abuse) with great consideration. Maria's had a rough go of it, but again she's a survivor. It's a sexy, um, really, really, really sexy story and at times incredibly fun. The banter between Eli and Maria is fabulous and it's always great to see more of the Hudson's. And bonus, I learned a little Spanish too (although I'm pretty sure most of it won't transfer to the business need for Spanish that I have). ;-) 4.5 Stars and recommendation!
*I was gifted a copy of this book in excahnge for an honest review*
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October 2, 2017
Eher 3 als 4 Sterne. Nette 'Fortsetzung', allerdings hätte man die auch nicht gebraucht... Die Verbindung zu Mia von 'Calendar Girl' hat mich auch irgendwie erschreckt. :D
July 14, 2017
Band 4 der Trinity Reihe dreht sich nun um Maria, die zum Freundeskreis von Gillian gehört, welche die Hauptfigur der Bände 1-3 war. Nachdem am Ende des dritten Bandes Marias Freund im Kampf gegen den Stalker gestorben war, trifft diese nun auf den bis dato unbekannten Zwillingsbruder des Toten. Und das ist auch gut so, denn nun hat Maria - oh, Überraschung - einen Stalker! Da ist es doch recht praktisch, dass wieder ein temperamentvoller, besitzergreifender Höhlenmensch auftaucht, um die hilflose Frau zu beschützen. Das mag jetzt vielleicht ein wenig sarkastisch klingen, aber ich glaube keine Seifenoper hätte sich diese Story besser und vor allem klischeehafter ausdenken können.
Maria war bereits in den vorherigen drei Bänden nicht unbedingt meine Lieblingsfigur. Ehrlichgesagt finde ich diesen Sprachmix, den sie das ganze Buch hinweg durchzieht, etwas nervig. Noch nerviger allerdings war der besagte Zwillingsbruder. Eli oder Red oder wie auch immer er genannt wurde, war tatsächlich noch schwerer zu ertragen als Chase aus den ersten Bänden. So ein rüpelhaftes Verhalten hätte mich ehrlich gesagt sehr schnell auf die Palme gebracht. Unsere Maria hingegen schmilzt natürlich sehr schnell dahin bei der geballten Testosteron-Power.
Insgesamt fand ich die Story um Maria nicht ganz so gelungen. Trotzdem ließen sich die 300 Seiten schnell weglesen, da Audrey Carlan einfach einen sehr flüssigen Schreibstil hat. Am Ende des Buches wird auch schnell klar, um wen sich Band 5 und somit der letzte der Reihe, drehen soll.
Wer etwas seichtes für zwischendurch sucht, ist bei der Trinity Reihe sicherlich ganz gut aufgehoben, allerdings sollte man halt wirklich nicht mit Logik oder gar einem Moralempfinden an die Geschichten herangehen. Trinity ist purer Seifenopern-Stoff und wahrlich keine Geschichte voller Realismus.
*Rezensionsexemplar
Maria war bereits in den vorherigen drei Bänden nicht unbedingt meine Lieblingsfigur. Ehrlichgesagt finde ich diesen Sprachmix, den sie das ganze Buch hinweg durchzieht, etwas nervig. Noch nerviger allerdings war der besagte Zwillingsbruder. Eli oder Red oder wie auch immer er genannt wurde, war tatsächlich noch schwerer zu ertragen als Chase aus den ersten Bänden. So ein rüpelhaftes Verhalten hätte mich ehrlich gesagt sehr schnell auf die Palme gebracht. Unsere Maria hingegen schmilzt natürlich sehr schnell dahin bei der geballten Testosteron-Power.
Insgesamt fand ich die Story um Maria nicht ganz so gelungen. Trotzdem ließen sich die 300 Seiten schnell weglesen, da Audrey Carlan einfach einen sehr flüssigen Schreibstil hat. Am Ende des Buches wird auch schnell klar, um wen sich Band 5 und somit der letzte der Reihe, drehen soll.
Wer etwas seichtes für zwischendurch sucht, ist bei der Trinity Reihe sicherlich ganz gut aufgehoben, allerdings sollte man halt wirklich nicht mit Logik oder gar einem Moralempfinden an die Geschichten herangehen. Trinity ist purer Seifenopern-Stoff und wahrlich keine Geschichte voller Realismus.
*Rezensionsexemplar
February 25, 2017
I haven't read any of the Trinity Trilogy so I went in with fresh eyes. It doesn't take long to get into this book so reading the previous story is not necessary but after reading this story you're going to want to read 'Trinity Trilogy', the characters in this book are amazing I'm going to read the trilogy.
I don't think I have ever read a book where so many female characters have tragic things happen to them. What I love is the term 'Soul Sisters' finding these amazing sister who have your back through thick and thin.
So much tragedy happens in the first scene, losing your boyfriend while he was protecting your friend.
Maria meets Elijah her boyfriend's brother. There's so much heat between the two it's evidence they will end up together their chemistry, their attraction. It's a different way to start a romance but sometimes you don't get to choose.
I loved this story it's different and it's not neatly wrapped up in a bow. Loved it will read the rest.
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I don't think I have ever read a book where so many female characters have tragic things happen to them. What I love is the term 'Soul Sisters' finding these amazing sister who have your back through thick and thin.
So much tragedy happens in the first scene, losing your boyfriend while he was protecting your friend.
Maria meets Elijah her boyfriend's brother. There's so much heat between the two it's evidence they will end up together their chemistry, their attraction. It's a different way to start a romance but sometimes you don't get to choose.
I loved this story it's different and it's not neatly wrapped up in a bow. Loved it will read the rest.
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*
For more reviews, news and giveaways, check out Saucy Reviews on Kinky Korner at;
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August 22, 2017
I had been looking forward to this book for so long and Audrey did not disappoint. She hit this one right out of the park with this stunning read!
Passionate and full of emotion, I loved the female ensemble as they form a breakable bond as "Soul Sisters" to face the tragic events in their lives.
Then Maria meets Elijah and that's when I stop because I don't want to give anything away.
Audrey brilliantly develops these complex multifaceted sexy characters that you just fall in love with. This book was no exception!
Passionate and full of emotion, I loved the female ensemble as they form a breakable bond as "Soul Sisters" to face the tragic events in their lives.
Then Maria meets Elijah and that's when I stop because I don't want to give anything away.
Audrey brilliantly develops these complex multifaceted sexy characters that you just fall in love with. This book was no exception!
March 30, 2017
I received an ARC of this book and it's my first book by Audrey Carlan.
I really liked it and I'm looking forward to reading more of her books!
I really liked it and I'm looking forward to reading more of her books!
April 17, 2017
Life is Audrey Carlan's best novel yet! That’s saying something because she has so many amazing novels that I constantly re-read! Life is book four in her Trinity Series...Maria De La Torre’s long-awaited story and I am so grateful it’s finally out.
Maria De La Torre is not simply a character in a book. She is not simply one of the soul sisters that supported Gigi Callahan in the first three books in this series. She’s not just a man’s girlfriend. For me, it’s a lot deeper than that. Maria represents women all over the world who have had dark and torturous pasts. She represents women of strength, especially women of strength who recognize their vulnerabilities. That is one of the things I loved most about Maria. When her life is turned upside down on the heels of tragedy, her inner strength and courage are tested like she never believed possible and brings out her “spicy” side out in force. One of the biggest parts of her core strength is the love of and for her soul sisters. Now that is a beautiful thing.
Elijah is the alpha male of all alpha males. How Audrey found my husband and described him so perfectly, I will never know . He’s a tough, strong, dark, and relentless bounty hunter. And he had me drooling from the start! All it takes is a look from him and your clothes melt off. Whew! Okay but seriously, Eli is the kind of man you want and need to have your back in everything from the little things to saving your life or the lives of your loved ones. His need for Maria is the stuff that dreams are made of yet also happen daily for those lucky enough to find it.
As can always be expected from a novel by Audrey, there are lessons as well as wicked hotness (I mean seriously, it’s Audrey Carlan. Of course it’s wicked HOT!). In Life, I learned that you can’t choose who you love. Your mind can come up with a dozen excuses, but your heart knows what it needs. Another lesson was that you can’t ever underestimate the strength you hold within yourself, even when your nightmares come to life. That’s the time when you need every ounce of it to triumph. As a woman, I can only hope that I have half the strength that Maria has.
Thank you Audrey, for such an amazing novel! You always take me on rollercoasters! I don’t remember the last time I cried from deep sorrow, mourning, gratitude, and laughter! Gah! This is your best yet and I can’t wait to see how you will top it! You are THE Incomparable Audrey Carlan and I won’t EVER let you forget it!
Maria De La Torre is not simply a character in a book. She is not simply one of the soul sisters that supported Gigi Callahan in the first three books in this series. She’s not just a man’s girlfriend. For me, it’s a lot deeper than that. Maria represents women all over the world who have had dark and torturous pasts. She represents women of strength, especially women of strength who recognize their vulnerabilities. That is one of the things I loved most about Maria. When her life is turned upside down on the heels of tragedy, her inner strength and courage are tested like she never believed possible and brings out her “spicy” side out in force. One of the biggest parts of her core strength is the love of and for her soul sisters. Now that is a beautiful thing.
Elijah is the alpha male of all alpha males. How Audrey found my husband and described him so perfectly, I will never know . He’s a tough, strong, dark, and relentless bounty hunter. And he had me drooling from the start! All it takes is a look from him and your clothes melt off. Whew! Okay but seriously, Eli is the kind of man you want and need to have your back in everything from the little things to saving your life or the lives of your loved ones. His need for Maria is the stuff that dreams are made of yet also happen daily for those lucky enough to find it.
As can always be expected from a novel by Audrey, there are lessons as well as wicked hotness (I mean seriously, it’s Audrey Carlan. Of course it’s wicked HOT!). In Life, I learned that you can’t choose who you love. Your mind can come up with a dozen excuses, but your heart knows what it needs. Another lesson was that you can’t ever underestimate the strength you hold within yourself, even when your nightmares come to life. That’s the time when you need every ounce of it to triumph. As a woman, I can only hope that I have half the strength that Maria has.
Thank you Audrey, for such an amazing novel! You always take me on rollercoasters! I don’t remember the last time I cried from deep sorrow, mourning, gratitude, and laughter! Gah! This is your best yet and I can’t wait to see how you will top it! You are THE Incomparable Audrey Carlan and I won’t EVER let you forget it!
June 24, 2017
I had the honor with my blog to read the new standalone book by Trinity series, book four, titled "Life" by the amazing bestseller author Audrey Carlan.
I didn't read the trilogy yet, but, dear reader, meet this series, you won't regret! All the series start with the book titled "Body", after we got "Mind" and then, "Soul".
The story is about Maria De La Torre, one of the soul sisters of the series. She is a strong character, hopefull, is a huge woman.
An amazing woman, a survivor, someone who fight with demons and with the dark past. She believes that love someone after a loss is unacceptable, a mistake. But, Elijah Redding shows for our heroine that is possible to find support in a hug, in a kiss. In a love. Eli is protective, a guy would kill for her.
"Life" is a book which shows, mostly for us, women that life can surprise us in the best way, givin' us a second chance <3.
Is a romance which takes our breath away with the hot scenes, but is a good lesson. Maria was afraid to what people would think about her decision in love someone in less than a month of her loss. But her friends supported her, they became a part of a family. A family. This meant more than anything to her.
In this book, Audrey Carlan show us the life of a woman who is determined as dancer, as being a dreamer, as believer and thankful in God. And again, made us fall in love by her writing, fast and captivating.
Maria, Elijah, Bree, Kathleen, Gillian, Chase, Carson, Phillip... Is hard to not falling in love by those characters, each of them means something to us, readers into this journey. And this meaning have to be discovered in reading.
Do not miss this series.
I didn't read the trilogy yet, but, dear reader, meet this series, you won't regret! All the series start with the book titled "Body", after we got "Mind" and then, "Soul".
The story is about Maria De La Torre, one of the soul sisters of the series. She is a strong character, hopefull, is a huge woman.
An amazing woman, a survivor, someone who fight with demons and with the dark past. She believes that love someone after a loss is unacceptable, a mistake. But, Elijah Redding shows for our heroine that is possible to find support in a hug, in a kiss. In a love. Eli is protective, a guy would kill for her.
"Life" is a book which shows, mostly for us, women that life can surprise us in the best way, givin' us a second chance <3.
Is a romance which takes our breath away with the hot scenes, but is a good lesson. Maria was afraid to what people would think about her decision in love someone in less than a month of her loss. But her friends supported her, they became a part of a family. A family. This meant more than anything to her.
In this book, Audrey Carlan show us the life of a woman who is determined as dancer, as being a dreamer, as believer and thankful in God. And again, made us fall in love by her writing, fast and captivating.
Maria, Elijah, Bree, Kathleen, Gillian, Chase, Carson, Phillip... Is hard to not falling in love by those characters, each of them means something to us, readers into this journey. And this meaning have to be discovered in reading.
Do not miss this series.
December 28, 2022
This is an intense story about Maria's life. I have been waiting for this to be told and Audrey did not disappoint. The angst and steam and passion know no bounds. It will gut you to your core and crush your heart until it's broken. You will cry, scream, and loose your mind.
People don't choose who they fall in love with, if only it was that easy. Life is hard and it takes a strong support system to make it thru day to day. You will also laugh out loud and feel so much love and devotion that can't be contained. The wit and humor gives this story a great balance. The soul sisters have been through so much. You will hold your breath and your heart because agonizing and spectacular events will occur.
Then there is Eli, the bounty hunter, that will do anything to protect Maria whether she wants him to or not. There is a spicy fire that ignites whenever they are in the same space. He wants to lock her down in more ways than one. This man can melt your panties off with one stare. You will not believe the explosion that is about to take place. Epic storytelling at its finest pulling you right in, so you are experiencing Life.
People don't choose who they fall in love with, if only it was that easy. Life is hard and it takes a strong support system to make it thru day to day. You will also laugh out loud and feel so much love and devotion that can't be contained. The wit and humor gives this story a great balance. The soul sisters have been through so much. You will hold your breath and your heart because agonizing and spectacular events will occur.
Then there is Eli, the bounty hunter, that will do anything to protect Maria whether she wants him to or not. There is a spicy fire that ignites whenever they are in the same space. He wants to lock her down in more ways than one. This man can melt your panties off with one stare. You will not believe the explosion that is about to take place. Epic storytelling at its finest pulling you right in, so you are experiencing Life.
October 31, 2021
Genau das was ich gesucht und gebraucht habe: etwas schönes und spannendes für zwischendurch
July 16, 2017
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Die drei Hauptbände der "Trinity"-Reihe habe ich dieses Jahr bereits gelesen und rezensiert, weswegen ich natürlich sehr gespannt darauf war, was die beiden Zusatzbände zu den Protagonisten Maria und Kathleen für den Leser noch bereit halten. Zwar wurde der Erscheinungstermin des vierten Bandes – "Bittersüße Träume" – zu meinem Missfallen mehrfach verschoben, aber jetzt ist er endlich da: Und hat mich leider nicht so umgehauen, wie ich es nach den ersten drei gelungenen Bänden erwartet hätte.
Den Klappentext hatte ich schon lange, bevor ich die ersten drei Bände beendet hatte, gelesen und mich daher schon ein bisschen gespoilert. Völlig begeistern konnte er – der Klappentext – mich schon im Vorhinein leider nicht. Normalerweise mag ich traurige Geschichten sehr gerne, emotionale Hauptprotagonisten, die in ihrem Kummer ertrinken und nachher wieder aufblühen können ebenfalls. Aber für mich müssen die Geschehnisse logisch aufgebaut sein, es muss gut erklärt werden und die Gefühle der Protagonisten müssen verständlich sein. Ich mochte Thomas schon von Anfang an sehr gerne und habe auch gerne über die Beziehung zwischen ihm und Maria gelesen. Natürlich war ich dann sehr traurig, als er gestorben ist und Maria mit ihrer schrecklichen Vergangenheit und ihrem Vertrauensproblem alleine zurücklässt. Dass sich dann Maria nach Thomas' Tod zu dessen Bruder – Zwillingsbruder! – hingezogen fühlt, fand ich von Anfang an falsch. Zusätzlich fand ich es auch richtig schade und traurig, wie die Autorin mit Thomas' Tod und der neuen Leidenschaft und Liebe zwischen Maria und Eli umgeht.
Die ehemalige Beziehung zwischen Thomas und Maria wird dabei dauernd hinterfragt, schlechte Tage und Entscheidungen hervorgekramt und diese als Rechtfertigung genommen, dass es zwischen den beiden ja sowieso nicht so rund lief. Vermutlich sieht das nicht jeder so engstirnig wie ich, aber auf mich machte es durchgehend den Eindruck, als wolle man die Erinnerung an Thomas schlecht reden, als wolle man dem Leser vermitteln, dass Thomas sowieso niemals die richtige Wahl war, dass Maria ihn ohnehin nie wirklich geliebt hat und es daher auch vollkommen in Ordnung ist, nach ein paar Wochen Trauer mit dem Bruder des Toten zusammen zu kommen. Es hat einen sehr bitteren Beigeschmack hinterlassen, vor allem, da man Thomas aus den vorherigen Bänden kennt und genau weiß, warum und wie er gestorben ist. Ich hatte schlimme Befürchtungen bezüglich des Plots und sie wurden leider auch größtenteils erfüllt. Mir hat die Entwicklung leider gar nicht gefallen.
Dazu kommt, dass der Nebenplot, der einige Spannungsbögen in die Geschichte bringt/bringen soll, doch sehr den Geschehnissen ähneln, die vorher auch Gillian schon passiert sind. Klar, Antonio war prädestiniert dafür, wieder aufzutauchen und Maria das Leben zur Hölle zu machen. Aber diese Stalker-Parallele war mir doch zu ähnlich zu Daniel und Gillian und konnte mich daher ebenfalls nicht wirklich überzeugen (auch wenn sie spannend aufbereitet war).
Mein Lichtblick bei diesem Buch waren definitiv die Charaktere. Zum einen habe ich mich sehr gefreut, dass auch die anderen Freundinnen – Kat, Gillian und Bree – weiterhin eine große Rolle spielen und auch Chase und Phillip ihre Momente haben. Zum anderen mochte ich Maria schon von Anfang an. Ihre fraglichen Entscheidungen in diesem Buch konnte ich meistens ausblenden und ihre Gewissensbisse haben mich auch ein wenig entschädigt. Sie merkt schon recht schnell und auch recht lange, dass es in irgendeiner Art und Weise nicht in Ordnung ist, sich auf Eli einzulassen, aber aufgrund der Anziehung zwischen den beiden kommt sie auch einfach nicht so wirklich aus ihrer Haut.
Wenn man davon absieht, dass Eli (auch Red genannt, aber Eli gefällt mir besser) immer wieder als der bessere, hübschere, attraktivere Bruder dargestellt wird, konnte ich auch ihn ganz gut leiden. Dass er wirklich besser zu Maria passt und sie besser ergänzt, kann ich nicht bestätigen. Aber wie oben bereits geschrieben, mochte ich Thomas auch einfach sehr gerne und hatte gegen seinen Bruder wohl schon von Anfang an gewisse Vorurteile. Ansonsten hat es mir sehr gut gefallen, dass er Maria durchgängig beschützt, mit ihrer kratzbürstigen Art einwandfrei umgeht und sich auch überhaupt nichts von der temperamentvollen Halbspanieren/Halbitalienierin sagen lässt. Beide trauern wirklich sehr um Thomas, was mich schon sehr berührt hat. Es gab sogar zwei Stellen, an denen ich einen riesigen Klos im Hals hatte, allerdings möchte ich euch diese Stellen nicht vorwegnehmen und gehe daher nicht genauer darauf ein.
Audrey Carlans Schreibstil hat mir auch diesmal wieder sehr gut gefallen. Ich habe jetzt schon acht Bücher von der Autorin gelesen und ich bin bei jedem nur so durch die Seiten geflogen. Die erotischen Szenen sind zwar manchmal ein bisschen übertrieben, aber meiner Meinung nach keinesfalls plump. Und auch bei den Spannungsbögen schafft sie es immer wieder, diese fesselnd und dramatisch zu schildern. Vermutlich mag ich einfach ihren ausgewogenen Mix aus Liebesgeschichte, Erotik und Spannung.
Fazit
Sowohl der Hauptplot (die Liebesgeschichte zwischen Maria und Eli), als auch der Nebenplot (Antonios Auftauchen) von "Bittersüße Träume" haben mich leider, wie befürchtet, nicht wirklich überzeugen können. Jedoch mochte ich sowohl die Trauer, die an verschiedenen Stellen authentisch übermittelt wurde, als auch die Charaktere – dies hat mich als Fan der Reihe doch über den kontroversen Inhalt hinwegtrösten können. Jetzt gilt es nur noch Kat unter die Haube zu bringen ;)
Die drei Hauptbände der "Trinity"-Reihe habe ich dieses Jahr bereits gelesen und rezensiert, weswegen ich natürlich sehr gespannt darauf war, was die beiden Zusatzbände zu den Protagonisten Maria und Kathleen für den Leser noch bereit halten. Zwar wurde der Erscheinungstermin des vierten Bandes – "Bittersüße Träume" – zu meinem Missfallen mehrfach verschoben, aber jetzt ist er endlich da: Und hat mich leider nicht so umgehauen, wie ich es nach den ersten drei gelungenen Bänden erwartet hätte.
Den Klappentext hatte ich schon lange, bevor ich die ersten drei Bände beendet hatte, gelesen und mich daher schon ein bisschen gespoilert. Völlig begeistern konnte er – der Klappentext – mich schon im Vorhinein leider nicht. Normalerweise mag ich traurige Geschichten sehr gerne, emotionale Hauptprotagonisten, die in ihrem Kummer ertrinken und nachher wieder aufblühen können ebenfalls. Aber für mich müssen die Geschehnisse logisch aufgebaut sein, es muss gut erklärt werden und die Gefühle der Protagonisten müssen verständlich sein. Ich mochte Thomas schon von Anfang an sehr gerne und habe auch gerne über die Beziehung zwischen ihm und Maria gelesen. Natürlich war ich dann sehr traurig, als er gestorben ist und Maria mit ihrer schrecklichen Vergangenheit und ihrem Vertrauensproblem alleine zurücklässt. Dass sich dann Maria nach Thomas' Tod zu dessen Bruder – Zwillingsbruder! – hingezogen fühlt, fand ich von Anfang an falsch. Zusätzlich fand ich es auch richtig schade und traurig, wie die Autorin mit Thomas' Tod und der neuen Leidenschaft und Liebe zwischen Maria und Eli umgeht.
Die ehemalige Beziehung zwischen Thomas und Maria wird dabei dauernd hinterfragt, schlechte Tage und Entscheidungen hervorgekramt und diese als Rechtfertigung genommen, dass es zwischen den beiden ja sowieso nicht so rund lief. Vermutlich sieht das nicht jeder so engstirnig wie ich, aber auf mich machte es durchgehend den Eindruck, als wolle man die Erinnerung an Thomas schlecht reden, als wolle man dem Leser vermitteln, dass Thomas sowieso niemals die richtige Wahl war, dass Maria ihn ohnehin nie wirklich geliebt hat und es daher auch vollkommen in Ordnung ist, nach ein paar Wochen Trauer mit dem Bruder des Toten zusammen zu kommen. Es hat einen sehr bitteren Beigeschmack hinterlassen, vor allem, da man Thomas aus den vorherigen Bänden kennt und genau weiß, warum und wie er gestorben ist. Ich hatte schlimme Befürchtungen bezüglich des Plots und sie wurden leider auch größtenteils erfüllt. Mir hat die Entwicklung leider gar nicht gefallen.
Dazu kommt, dass der Nebenplot, der einige Spannungsbögen in die Geschichte bringt/bringen soll, doch sehr den Geschehnissen ähneln, die vorher auch Gillian schon passiert sind. Klar, Antonio war prädestiniert dafür, wieder aufzutauchen und Maria das Leben zur Hölle zu machen. Aber diese Stalker-Parallele war mir doch zu ähnlich zu Daniel und Gillian und konnte mich daher ebenfalls nicht wirklich überzeugen (auch wenn sie spannend aufbereitet war).
Mein Lichtblick bei diesem Buch waren definitiv die Charaktere. Zum einen habe ich mich sehr gefreut, dass auch die anderen Freundinnen – Kat, Gillian und Bree – weiterhin eine große Rolle spielen und auch Chase und Phillip ihre Momente haben. Zum anderen mochte ich Maria schon von Anfang an. Ihre fraglichen Entscheidungen in diesem Buch konnte ich meistens ausblenden und ihre Gewissensbisse haben mich auch ein wenig entschädigt. Sie merkt schon recht schnell und auch recht lange, dass es in irgendeiner Art und Weise nicht in Ordnung ist, sich auf Eli einzulassen, aber aufgrund der Anziehung zwischen den beiden kommt sie auch einfach nicht so wirklich aus ihrer Haut.
Wenn man davon absieht, dass Eli (auch Red genannt, aber Eli gefällt mir besser) immer wieder als der bessere, hübschere, attraktivere Bruder dargestellt wird, konnte ich auch ihn ganz gut leiden. Dass er wirklich besser zu Maria passt und sie besser ergänzt, kann ich nicht bestätigen. Aber wie oben bereits geschrieben, mochte ich Thomas auch einfach sehr gerne und hatte gegen seinen Bruder wohl schon von Anfang an gewisse Vorurteile. Ansonsten hat es mir sehr gut gefallen, dass er Maria durchgängig beschützt, mit ihrer kratzbürstigen Art einwandfrei umgeht und sich auch überhaupt nichts von der temperamentvollen Halbspanieren/Halbitalienierin sagen lässt. Beide trauern wirklich sehr um Thomas, was mich schon sehr berührt hat. Es gab sogar zwei Stellen, an denen ich einen riesigen Klos im Hals hatte, allerdings möchte ich euch diese Stellen nicht vorwegnehmen und gehe daher nicht genauer darauf ein.
Audrey Carlans Schreibstil hat mir auch diesmal wieder sehr gut gefallen. Ich habe jetzt schon acht Bücher von der Autorin gelesen und ich bin bei jedem nur so durch die Seiten geflogen. Die erotischen Szenen sind zwar manchmal ein bisschen übertrieben, aber meiner Meinung nach keinesfalls plump. Und auch bei den Spannungsbögen schafft sie es immer wieder, diese fesselnd und dramatisch zu schildern. Vermutlich mag ich einfach ihren ausgewogenen Mix aus Liebesgeschichte, Erotik und Spannung.
Fazit
Sowohl der Hauptplot (die Liebesgeschichte zwischen Maria und Eli), als auch der Nebenplot (Antonios Auftauchen) von "Bittersüße Träume" haben mich leider, wie befürchtet, nicht wirklich überzeugen können. Jedoch mochte ich sowohl die Trauer, die an verschiedenen Stellen authentisch übermittelt wurde, als auch die Charaktere – dies hat mich als Fan der Reihe doch über den kontroversen Inhalt hinwegtrösten können. Jetzt gilt es nur noch Kat unter die Haube zu bringen ;)
October 2, 2017
Maria trauert um Thomas, der Mann, der ihr aller Leben mit seinem eigenen beschützt hat.
Noch während sich Maria mit ihrer Trauer auseinandersetzten muss, begegnet sie Thomas' Zwillingsbruder Red.
Entsetzt über dessen Auftreten, kämpft Maria auch mit den Gefühlen, die dieser Mann in ihr hervorruft.
Als dann auch noch Marias Ex auftaucht und ihr Leben erneut zerstören will, begibt sie sich trotz ihres inneren Zwiespalts in die schützenden Arme von Red …
„Trinity – Bittersüße Träume“ ist der vierte Teil der Trinity-Reihe von Audrey Carlan.
Nach seinen Vorgängern, in denen Gillian und Chase im Mittelpunkt standen, erzählt die Autorin nun die Geschichte ihrer Seelenschwester Maria.
Das Cover fügt sich in seiner Gestaltung wunderbar in die Reihe ein.
Doch vor allem der Klappentext, erregte meine Aufmerksamkeit!
Schon in ihm lässt sich das „bittersüße“ des Titels erkennen.
Band vier der Reihe knüpft fast unmittelbar an das Geschehen der Vorgänger an.
Wahrscheinlich lässt sich dieser Band auch einzeln lesen, zum besseren Verständnis, sollte man aber wohl doch alle gelesen haben ;) .
Der Schreibstil der Autorin ist gewohnt flüssig, mitreißend und entführt den Leser direkt in die Welt der vier Seelenschwestern!
Ich war sofort wieder in der Geschichte der „Besos“ mittendrin.
In Band vier schlüpft man in die Sicht von Maria.
Ihre Gefühlswelt und Gedanken waren für mich gut fühlbar und überzeugend.
Man fühlt deutlich ihren Schmerz, die innere Zerrissenheit und ihren Zwiespalt.
Schon der Klappentext hat mir ja sehr gut gefallen, sodass ich mich wirklich auf Marias Geschichte gefreut habe.
Maria war mir schon zuvor sehr positiv aufgefallen. Ihr Temperament, ihre Leidenschaft und ihr Feuer sind alles Eigenschaften, die ich an ihr sehr mag.
Sie ist eine wahnsinnig tolle Protagonistin!
Ich finde es gut, dass Maria auch hier wieder ab und an ins spanische verfällt und so ihre Herkunft verdeutlicht.
Mit dem Auftreten von Red, nimmt das „Drama“ seinen Lauf.
Red ist sehr von sich eingenommen, etwas herrisch und sorgt für jede Menge Herzklopfen!
Der Umschwung, der bei seinem ersten Auftreten eintritt, von Trauer über Entsetzen bis hin zu den widerstreitenden Gefühlen, ist deutlich spürbar und fesselte mich beim Lesen.
Die Anziehung gepaart mit dem bittersüßen Verlangen und Gedanken ist faszinierend und packend.
Und obwohl ich eigentlich dachte, die Autorin gönnt ihren Protagonisten etwas Ruhe, wird es wieder spannend und dramatisch!
Ein einziges Gefühlschaos, dass mich in seinen Bann zog und begeisterte!
Außerdem gibt es ein Wiedersehen mit den Seelenschwestern und ihren Partnern.
Ich fand es toll zu erfahren, wie es in den Leben der anderen Protagonisten weitergeht und hatte ein tolles Treffen mit guten Bekannten.
„Trinity – Bittersüsse Träume“ erzählt eine sehr gefühlvolle und packende Geschichte!
Eine tolle Mischung aus Spannung, Liebe, Trauer, knisternder Erotik und warmherzigen Szenen.
5 von 5 Sterne!
Noch während sich Maria mit ihrer Trauer auseinandersetzten muss, begegnet sie Thomas' Zwillingsbruder Red.
Entsetzt über dessen Auftreten, kämpft Maria auch mit den Gefühlen, die dieser Mann in ihr hervorruft.
Als dann auch noch Marias Ex auftaucht und ihr Leben erneut zerstören will, begibt sie sich trotz ihres inneren Zwiespalts in die schützenden Arme von Red …
„Trinity – Bittersüße Träume“ ist der vierte Teil der Trinity-Reihe von Audrey Carlan.
Nach seinen Vorgängern, in denen Gillian und Chase im Mittelpunkt standen, erzählt die Autorin nun die Geschichte ihrer Seelenschwester Maria.
Das Cover fügt sich in seiner Gestaltung wunderbar in die Reihe ein.
Doch vor allem der Klappentext, erregte meine Aufmerksamkeit!
Schon in ihm lässt sich das „bittersüße“ des Titels erkennen.
Band vier der Reihe knüpft fast unmittelbar an das Geschehen der Vorgänger an.
Wahrscheinlich lässt sich dieser Band auch einzeln lesen, zum besseren Verständnis, sollte man aber wohl doch alle gelesen haben ;) .
Der Schreibstil der Autorin ist gewohnt flüssig, mitreißend und entführt den Leser direkt in die Welt der vier Seelenschwestern!
Ich war sofort wieder in der Geschichte der „Besos“ mittendrin.
In Band vier schlüpft man in die Sicht von Maria.
Ihre Gefühlswelt und Gedanken waren für mich gut fühlbar und überzeugend.
Man fühlt deutlich ihren Schmerz, die innere Zerrissenheit und ihren Zwiespalt.
Schon der Klappentext hat mir ja sehr gut gefallen, sodass ich mich wirklich auf Marias Geschichte gefreut habe.
Maria war mir schon zuvor sehr positiv aufgefallen. Ihr Temperament, ihre Leidenschaft und ihr Feuer sind alles Eigenschaften, die ich an ihr sehr mag.
Sie ist eine wahnsinnig tolle Protagonistin!
Ich finde es gut, dass Maria auch hier wieder ab und an ins spanische verfällt und so ihre Herkunft verdeutlicht.
Mit dem Auftreten von Red, nimmt das „Drama“ seinen Lauf.
Red ist sehr von sich eingenommen, etwas herrisch und sorgt für jede Menge Herzklopfen!
Der Umschwung, der bei seinem ersten Auftreten eintritt, von Trauer über Entsetzen bis hin zu den widerstreitenden Gefühlen, ist deutlich spürbar und fesselte mich beim Lesen.
Die Anziehung gepaart mit dem bittersüßen Verlangen und Gedanken ist faszinierend und packend.
Und obwohl ich eigentlich dachte, die Autorin gönnt ihren Protagonisten etwas Ruhe, wird es wieder spannend und dramatisch!
Ein einziges Gefühlschaos, dass mich in seinen Bann zog und begeisterte!
Außerdem gibt es ein Wiedersehen mit den Seelenschwestern und ihren Partnern.
Ich fand es toll zu erfahren, wie es in den Leben der anderen Protagonisten weitergeht und hatte ein tolles Treffen mit guten Bekannten.
„Trinity – Bittersüsse Träume“ erzählt eine sehr gefühlvolle und packende Geschichte!
Eine tolle Mischung aus Spannung, Liebe, Trauer, knisternder Erotik und warmherzigen Szenen.
5 von 5 Sterne!
February 26, 2019
Depois de conhecer o Chase e a Gigi, nos três primeiros livros da série Trinity, agora chegou a vez de Maria contar sua história.
Maria tem um passado doloroso e conturbado. Sendo uma mulher forte, ela vem superando um dia após o outro e ter suas irmãs de alma, e estar com Tommy era como seu “porto seguro”, até ele partir. Perder alguém de quem ela gostava muito, sendo que ela deixou de dizer algumas coisas, foi doloroso, mas conhecer o irmão gêmeo do seu porto seguro foi um choque e talvez a sua salvação.
Maria está sendo ameaçada pelo passado. Ela sabe do que ele é capaz e está pronta para fugir, porém Eli está ali, querendo proteger, cuidar, ajudar e amar.
Eli é um homem misterioso, mas com um enorme coração. Ele sabe o que quer e faz de tudo para ter aquilo que deseja. Dessa vez ele deseja Maria e está disposto a tudo para protege-la da ameaça que paira a vida dela.
Lidar com os muros que Maria tem em seu coração, com os medos que ela sente do que possa acontecer, com as ameaças e a falta de provas o atormenta, mas Eli está disposto a tudo para proteger e conquistar Maria, porém a ameaça também está disposta a tudo para ferir Maria.
Maria é uma mulher forte, leal e amiga. Adorei ver a força que a mulher carrega consigo, da mesma forma que amei o livro ter abordado um tema sério, como a violência doméstica e os medos que uma mulher carrega quando se está neste tipo de relacionamento.
Acho que foi o ponto alto para mim, Maria mostrar o “porque aguentou tanto tempo”. Estar na pele dela é algo que não sei, mas ver os sentimentos que ela expõe e a forma como ela o faz ajudou a entender o lado dela.
Eli é aquele tipo de homem superprotetor. Forte, carinhoso, compreensivo e leal. Eli com certeza conquistou meu coração. Ele não julgou Maria, ele a ouviu e ajudou. Ele é praticamente o sonho de muitas mulheres. Apesar de seu jeito meu controlador, compreendi que ele estava disposto a tudo para proteger Maria e foi um ponto positivo na história.
Porém, senti que faltou explorar mais os vilões. No fim, acabou surgindo um personagem x de algum lugar e ficou um vão para compreender.
Fora isso, eu gostei mesmo da história. Nos trouxe um pouco mais das amigas, ofereceu uma grande lição e ainda nos faz sorrir em alguns momentos.
Inclua no pacote uma capa bonita, com a mesma identidade visual das anteriores, uma diagramação e revisão ok, e pronto.
É um bom livro para ler, principalmente se gostar de romance, mistério, um pouco de ação e erotismo.
https://goo.gl/4FuYNF
Maria tem um passado doloroso e conturbado. Sendo uma mulher forte, ela vem superando um dia após o outro e ter suas irmãs de alma, e estar com Tommy era como seu “porto seguro”, até ele partir. Perder alguém de quem ela gostava muito, sendo que ela deixou de dizer algumas coisas, foi doloroso, mas conhecer o irmão gêmeo do seu porto seguro foi um choque e talvez a sua salvação.
Maria está sendo ameaçada pelo passado. Ela sabe do que ele é capaz e está pronta para fugir, porém Eli está ali, querendo proteger, cuidar, ajudar e amar.
Eli é um homem misterioso, mas com um enorme coração. Ele sabe o que quer e faz de tudo para ter aquilo que deseja. Dessa vez ele deseja Maria e está disposto a tudo para protege-la da ameaça que paira a vida dela.
Lidar com os muros que Maria tem em seu coração, com os medos que ela sente do que possa acontecer, com as ameaças e a falta de provas o atormenta, mas Eli está disposto a tudo para proteger e conquistar Maria, porém a ameaça também está disposta a tudo para ferir Maria.
Maria é uma mulher forte, leal e amiga. Adorei ver a força que a mulher carrega consigo, da mesma forma que amei o livro ter abordado um tema sério, como a violência doméstica e os medos que uma mulher carrega quando se está neste tipo de relacionamento.
Acho que foi o ponto alto para mim, Maria mostrar o “porque aguentou tanto tempo”. Estar na pele dela é algo que não sei, mas ver os sentimentos que ela expõe e a forma como ela o faz ajudou a entender o lado dela.
Eli é aquele tipo de homem superprotetor. Forte, carinhoso, compreensivo e leal. Eli com certeza conquistou meu coração. Ele não julgou Maria, ele a ouviu e ajudou. Ele é praticamente o sonho de muitas mulheres. Apesar de seu jeito meu controlador, compreendi que ele estava disposto a tudo para proteger Maria e foi um ponto positivo na história.
Porém, senti que faltou explorar mais os vilões. No fim, acabou surgindo um personagem x de algum lugar e ficou um vão para compreender.
Fora isso, eu gostei mesmo da história. Nos trouxe um pouco mais das amigas, ofereceu uma grande lição e ainda nos faz sorrir em alguns momentos.
Inclua no pacote uma capa bonita, com a mesma identidade visual das anteriores, uma diagramação e revisão ok, e pronto.
É um bom livro para ler, principalmente se gostar de romance, mistério, um pouco de ação e erotismo.
https://goo.gl/4FuYNF
August 7, 2017
Worum es geht:
Das Leben von Maria de la Torre liegt in Scherben: Thomas, die Liebe ihres Lebens, wurde als Polizist im Dienst getötet, als er Marias beste Freundin Gillian Callahan vor einem irren Stalker retten wollte. Thomas‘ Zwillingsbruder Red sieht Maria auf der Beerdigung zum ersten Mal und versteht sofort, warum sich Thomas in die temperamentvolle Tänzerin verliebt hatte. Doch die Freundin seines toten Bruders ist für ihn tabu. Bis plötzlich der Mann auftaucht, der vor Jahren beinahe Marias Tanzkarriere zerstört hätte. Red will alles tun, um Maria zu beschützen. Doch je näher er ihr kommt, umso stärker wird seine Leidenschaft ...
[Quelle: Verlag]
Was ich über ... denke:
... die Geschichte...:
Nachdem mit Band 3 ja die Geschichte von Gillian und Chase abgeschlossen war, wollte ich unbedingt wissen, was in Band 4 passiert und wer diesmal im Fokus steht. Das es ausgerechnet Maria ist hat mich sehr gefreut.
Ihre Geschichte und den Weg zurück ins Leben, den sie geht, nachdem ihre große Liebe ums Leben gekommen ist, war unglaublich faszinierend und fesselnd.
Ich wollte das Buch am liebsten gar nicht mehr aus der Hand legen, weil ich einfach wissen musste, wie es weitergeht.
... die Charaktere...:
Maria fand ich schon in den ersten drei Bänden als Charakter sehr interessant. Sie ist unglaublich temperamentvoll, hingebungsvoll, lebensbejahend und man merkt ihr einfach an, wie sehr sie die Menschen liebt, die ihr nahe stehen.
In diesem Buch lernt man zum ersten Mal auch eine etwas andere Seite an ihr kennen: die trauernde, ängstliche Seite. Die Seite, die sich dafür fürchtet, wie andere auf etwas reagieren könnten, dass sie tut und darauf, wie sie ihr Leben lebt. Und die Seite, die trotz all der Jahre immer noch Angst vor ihrem Exfreund und davor, zu sehr zu lieben, hat.
Red ist Chase in vielen Dingen sehr ähnlich: wen er liebt, dann mit ganzem Herzen. Er muss die Kontrolle haben und will all diejenigen beschützen, die er liebt. Er und Thomas haben sich immer gut verstanden, bis zu einem schicksalshaften Moment, der die beiden Brüder entzweit hat.
Nach Thomas Tod setzt er alles daran Maria zu beschützen.
Es war einfach toll zu sehen, wie sich die beiden nach und nach näher gekommen sind und immer mehr über den jeweils anderen gelernt haben. Vor allem der Grund, warum die beiden Brüder sich entzweit haben, fand ich wirklich interessant.
Zudem fand ich es einfach toll, dass auch Gillian und Chase, sowie Kathleen, Bree und Phillip wieder aufgetaucht sind und man so zumindest am Rande erfahren hat, wie es für die fünf weitergeht.
... der Schreibstil...:
Ich liebe Audrey Carlan's Schreibstil einfach total. Er lässt sich super locker und flüssig lesen, sodass man das Buch gar nicht mehr aus der Hand legen will.
... das Cover...:
Passt super zu den drei Vorgängern. Mir gefällt es richtig gut, dass die Cover relativ schlicht gehalten sind und endlich mal KEINE Personen auf dem Cover sind, wie es ja leider im Moment der Trend zu sein scheint.
Was mir am besten gefallen hat:
Die Charaktere, die Story, der Schreibstil... Eigentlich einfach alles.
Was mir nicht gefallen hat:
Nichts.
Bewertung: 5 von 5 Sternen
Wieder einmal habe ich ein Buch von Audrey Carlan absolut geliebt. Ich kann es gar nicht erwarten endlich den fünften und leider auch letzten Teil zu lesen und freue mich schon sehr auf Kathleen's Geschichte.
Natürlich bekommt sowohl dieses Buch, als auch die ganze Reihe, eine absolute Leseempfehlung.
Das Leben von Maria de la Torre liegt in Scherben: Thomas, die Liebe ihres Lebens, wurde als Polizist im Dienst getötet, als er Marias beste Freundin Gillian Callahan vor einem irren Stalker retten wollte. Thomas‘ Zwillingsbruder Red sieht Maria auf der Beerdigung zum ersten Mal und versteht sofort, warum sich Thomas in die temperamentvolle Tänzerin verliebt hatte. Doch die Freundin seines toten Bruders ist für ihn tabu. Bis plötzlich der Mann auftaucht, der vor Jahren beinahe Marias Tanzkarriere zerstört hätte. Red will alles tun, um Maria zu beschützen. Doch je näher er ihr kommt, umso stärker wird seine Leidenschaft ...
[Quelle: Verlag]
Was ich über ... denke:
... die Geschichte...:
Nachdem mit Band 3 ja die Geschichte von Gillian und Chase abgeschlossen war, wollte ich unbedingt wissen, was in Band 4 passiert und wer diesmal im Fokus steht. Das es ausgerechnet Maria ist hat mich sehr gefreut.
Ihre Geschichte und den Weg zurück ins Leben, den sie geht, nachdem ihre große Liebe ums Leben gekommen ist, war unglaublich faszinierend und fesselnd.
Ich wollte das Buch am liebsten gar nicht mehr aus der Hand legen, weil ich einfach wissen musste, wie es weitergeht.
... die Charaktere...:
Maria fand ich schon in den ersten drei Bänden als Charakter sehr interessant. Sie ist unglaublich temperamentvoll, hingebungsvoll, lebensbejahend und man merkt ihr einfach an, wie sehr sie die Menschen liebt, die ihr nahe stehen.
In diesem Buch lernt man zum ersten Mal auch eine etwas andere Seite an ihr kennen: die trauernde, ängstliche Seite. Die Seite, die sich dafür fürchtet, wie andere auf etwas reagieren könnten, dass sie tut und darauf, wie sie ihr Leben lebt. Und die Seite, die trotz all der Jahre immer noch Angst vor ihrem Exfreund und davor, zu sehr zu lieben, hat.
Red ist Chase in vielen Dingen sehr ähnlich: wen er liebt, dann mit ganzem Herzen. Er muss die Kontrolle haben und will all diejenigen beschützen, die er liebt. Er und Thomas haben sich immer gut verstanden, bis zu einem schicksalshaften Moment, der die beiden Brüder entzweit hat.
Nach Thomas Tod setzt er alles daran Maria zu beschützen.
Es war einfach toll zu sehen, wie sich die beiden nach und nach näher gekommen sind und immer mehr über den jeweils anderen gelernt haben. Vor allem der Grund, warum die beiden Brüder sich entzweit haben, fand ich wirklich interessant.
Zudem fand ich es einfach toll, dass auch Gillian und Chase, sowie Kathleen, Bree und Phillip wieder aufgetaucht sind und man so zumindest am Rande erfahren hat, wie es für die fünf weitergeht.
... der Schreibstil...:
Ich liebe Audrey Carlan's Schreibstil einfach total. Er lässt sich super locker und flüssig lesen, sodass man das Buch gar nicht mehr aus der Hand legen will.
... das Cover...:
Passt super zu den drei Vorgängern. Mir gefällt es richtig gut, dass die Cover relativ schlicht gehalten sind und endlich mal KEINE Personen auf dem Cover sind, wie es ja leider im Moment der Trend zu sein scheint.
Was mir am besten gefallen hat:
Die Charaktere, die Story, der Schreibstil... Eigentlich einfach alles.
Was mir nicht gefallen hat:
Nichts.
Bewertung: 5 von 5 Sternen
Wieder einmal habe ich ein Buch von Audrey Carlan absolut geliebt. Ich kann es gar nicht erwarten endlich den fünften und leider auch letzten Teil zu lesen und freue mich schon sehr auf Kathleen's Geschichte.
Natürlich bekommt sowohl dieses Buch, als auch die ganze Reihe, eine absolute Leseempfehlung.
July 27, 2020
Maria de la Torre´s Leben scheint wieder im Scherben zu liegen. Denn Thomas hat sein Leben gelassen um ihre beste Freundin Gillian das Leben zu retten. Auf der Beerdigung trifft sie auf Red, den Zwillingsbruder von Thomas, keiner aus der Familie hat gegenüber ihr etwas erwähnt. Als wäre das nicht genug, taucht ihr Ex, wieder in ihrem Leben auf und will es endgültig zerstören.
Maria und ihr Temperament, hat mir schon in den anderen Bändern gefallen. Meisten hat sie mich mit ihren Kommentaren zum Lachen gebracht. Man muss sie einfach mögen. Von ihr kann ich nicht genug bekommen und deshalb liebe ich diese Band. Auch wegen Red, der Mann weiß einfach was er will und ist ehrlich genug es gleich zu sagen. Solche Männer sollte es öfters geben. Der Schlagabtausch zwischen den beiden ist einfach herrlich. Davon kann ich nie genug bekommen. Die Spannung steigert sich langsam und das ein oder anderen Dynamik ändert sich und man ist überrascht, was man dann liest. Das Buch ist feurig, leidenschaftlich, sinnlich und bringt einen bei der ein oder anderen Sache zum Nachdenken.
Maria und ihr Temperament, hat mir schon in den anderen Bändern gefallen. Meisten hat sie mich mit ihren Kommentaren zum Lachen gebracht. Man muss sie einfach mögen. Von ihr kann ich nicht genug bekommen und deshalb liebe ich diese Band. Auch wegen Red, der Mann weiß einfach was er will und ist ehrlich genug es gleich zu sagen. Solche Männer sollte es öfters geben. Der Schlagabtausch zwischen den beiden ist einfach herrlich. Davon kann ich nie genug bekommen. Die Spannung steigert sich langsam und das ein oder anderen Dynamik ändert sich und man ist überrascht, was man dann liest. Das Buch ist feurig, leidenschaftlich, sinnlich und bringt einen bei der ein oder anderen Sache zum Nachdenken.
March 11, 2017
Title: Life
Series: Trinity #4
Author: Audrey Carlan
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: February 28, 2017
Blurb
Maria De La Torre is a survivor. Her life has not been paved with streets of gold…but with blood and sacrifice. She may have been there for her soul sister in the Trinity Trilogy but this story is about her life. The life she chooses. The same life someone from her past is trying to take away.
Elijah is the last man in the entire world Maria should be with. He’s a dark, gritty, lawless bounty hunter—the exact opposite of the man she loved and lost, the man who gave up everything for her. Only Elijah is not the type of guy to back down. He’s used to getting what he wants and he’s set his sights on the raven-haired seductress.
Time is not on Maria and Elijah’s side. There’s a new threat to the soul sister, one Maria never thought she’d have to face again. And this time, the stakes are life and death.
Maria quickly learns that the things she wants most in this lifetime may just be the things that have the power to destroy her.
Thoughts:
If you’ve ever opened a Whitman Sampler, you recognize the liner includes a guide to each chocolate. So if you’re looking for the caramels, the chocolate whipped mousse, or the molasses chew, you’re assured you’ll find just what you want. Audrey’s books are like the famous Sampler. You know with every book she writes you’re sure to discover well developed, mouth-watering characters, a strong storyline, maybe a bit of danger and intrigue, and always love and happiness that melts your heart and most certainly sizzles the sheets. Life, by Audrey Carlan, delivers on this sweet recipe for success, leaving her readers blissfully sated on the confectioners of her prose.
This is Maria’s story. She fought to rescue her soul sister Kat from the scorching fire in the theatre and bears the cuts and bruises, survivor’s guilt and loss from that day. She wants to be a fighter…she is, but there’s only so much any woman can take. She has nightmares, fears that bring her to her knees, and now she has Eli. But Tommy’s bulked up, sexed up, dirty talking alpha doppelganger may not be enough to keep the danger of her past from spilling over into her present. He’s back. He’s gonna take a swing at taking what was once his.
Grade: A+++
Review by: Jeananna
http://www.thebookreadinggals.com
Series: Trinity #4
Author: Audrey Carlan
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: February 28, 2017
Blurb
Maria De La Torre is a survivor. Her life has not been paved with streets of gold…but with blood and sacrifice. She may have been there for her soul sister in the Trinity Trilogy but this story is about her life. The life she chooses. The same life someone from her past is trying to take away.
Elijah is the last man in the entire world Maria should be with. He’s a dark, gritty, lawless bounty hunter—the exact opposite of the man she loved and lost, the man who gave up everything for her. Only Elijah is not the type of guy to back down. He’s used to getting what he wants and he’s set his sights on the raven-haired seductress.
Time is not on Maria and Elijah’s side. There’s a new threat to the soul sister, one Maria never thought she’d have to face again. And this time, the stakes are life and death.
Maria quickly learns that the things she wants most in this lifetime may just be the things that have the power to destroy her.
Thoughts:
If you’ve ever opened a Whitman Sampler, you recognize the liner includes a guide to each chocolate. So if you’re looking for the caramels, the chocolate whipped mousse, or the molasses chew, you’re assured you’ll find just what you want. Audrey’s books are like the famous Sampler. You know with every book she writes you’re sure to discover well developed, mouth-watering characters, a strong storyline, maybe a bit of danger and intrigue, and always love and happiness that melts your heart and most certainly sizzles the sheets. Life, by Audrey Carlan, delivers on this sweet recipe for success, leaving her readers blissfully sated on the confectioners of her prose.
This is Maria’s story. She fought to rescue her soul sister Kat from the scorching fire in the theatre and bears the cuts and bruises, survivor’s guilt and loss from that day. She wants to be a fighter…she is, but there’s only so much any woman can take. She has nightmares, fears that bring her to her knees, and now she has Eli. But Tommy’s bulked up, sexed up, dirty talking alpha doppelganger may not be enough to keep the danger of her past from spilling over into her present. He’s back. He’s gonna take a swing at taking what was once his.
Grade: A+++
Review by: Jeananna
http://www.thebookreadinggals.com
February 28, 2017
Well damn.
This was not what I was expecting for Maria at all.
This just totally was out of the blue and side swipes you. Multiple times.
She is still grieving for Tommy and all that her friends have lost. Then Elijah busts into her life.
No one knew about Elijah. No one. Certainly not Maria... even though he is Tommy's brother... twin brother... identical twin brother!
How can you not tell someone in your life for months that you have more family that you don't speak with? I am still reeling from that story.
Maria has a past, that we had seen glimpses of, but never really understood the depth and depravity in which she escaped... barely. Now the diablo is back and seeking revenge on her and those around her.
This kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
This was not what I was expecting for Maria at all.
This just totally was out of the blue and side swipes you. Multiple times.
She is still grieving for Tommy and all that her friends have lost. Then Elijah busts into her life.
No one knew about Elijah. No one. Certainly not Maria... even though he is Tommy's brother... twin brother... identical twin brother!
How can you not tell someone in your life for months that you have more family that you don't speak with? I am still reeling from that story.
Maria has a past, that we had seen glimpses of, but never really understood the depth and depravity in which she escaped... barely. Now the diablo is back and seeking revenge on her and those around her.
This kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
May 6, 2018
3.5 stars
Probably my favorite out of the bunch of this series.
Probably my favorite out of the bunch of this series.
February 28, 2017
This was more like 3.5 stars for me. I'm stingy with my stars and it always pains me especially when it comes to one of my faves.
Listen Linda. Listen. Don't get me wrong, this story is everything Audrey does good. It's hot, so hot. It's full of conflict and her Trinity books know how to bring the conflict. Life is no different. Just when you think this group of friends could relax and enjoy life something comes back from the past to prove they can't put their guards down just yet. And yes, there is still her infamous hot and dirty love scenes. Something AC has gotten down to a science.
Maria is my fave from the group of soul sisters. She's everything I want to be. She's strong, independent, sassy and let's not forget beautiful. She knows what she deserves and won't settle for less. And I just wanted her to be able to mourn losing Tommy in peace. But no. It's never that easy and my heart broke all over for her.
Now let's get to the issue that had me knocking off a half a star or maybe even keeping it from a 5 star. One word, Elijah. I love a good alpha male on occasion but Eli puts the A in alpha, not to mention another word. He was just too much for me that it turned me off from the story a bit. He was pushy without being compassionate. Maria was going thru a tremendous loss for her and he just couldn't let her work thru her emotions without making her very aware of his intentions. I think there was only one part toward the end of the story I actually felt for him.
I feel like I'm not giving you much to go off of but I just don't want to ruin anything in this story for anyone because regardless of my feelings I think it's one that people need to read. And you need to go into it as blind as possible. Maria's past is haunting and dangerous. It makes you understand her strength and her hesitation. In the end, this is still another good, strong story from AC.
Listen Linda. Listen. Don't get me wrong, this story is everything Audrey does good. It's hot, so hot. It's full of conflict and her Trinity books know how to bring the conflict. Life is no different. Just when you think this group of friends could relax and enjoy life something comes back from the past to prove they can't put their guards down just yet. And yes, there is still her infamous hot and dirty love scenes. Something AC has gotten down to a science.
Maria is my fave from the group of soul sisters. She's everything I want to be. She's strong, independent, sassy and let's not forget beautiful. She knows what she deserves and won't settle for less. And I just wanted her to be able to mourn losing Tommy in peace. But no. It's never that easy and my heart broke all over for her.
Now let's get to the issue that had me knocking off a half a star or maybe even keeping it from a 5 star. One word, Elijah. I love a good alpha male on occasion but Eli puts the A in alpha, not to mention another word. He was just too much for me that it turned me off from the story a bit. He was pushy without being compassionate. Maria was going thru a tremendous loss for her and he just couldn't let her work thru her emotions without making her very aware of his intentions. I think there was only one part toward the end of the story I actually felt for him.
I feel like I'm not giving you much to go off of but I just don't want to ruin anything in this story for anyone because regardless of my feelings I think it's one that people need to read. And you need to go into it as blind as possible. Maria's past is haunting and dangerous. It makes you understand her strength and her hesitation. In the end, this is still another good, strong story from AC.
February 28, 2017
Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT ADDITION TO A GREAT SERIES, 2 plus tissue read!!!, February 28, 2017
By Amy R.
This review is from: Life (A Trinity Novel Book 4) (Kindle Edition)
LIFE:
This is book 4 of the Trinity Trilogy series.(Thank you for continuing this must be told story in this seies!!) This book continues the soul sisters stories, but focuses on Maria De La Torres.Her story involves tradegy and triump- dealing with and over-coming abuse, loss of love and finding new love while being stalked by her ex the abuser, while also being one badass strong woman. She has never felt the love and support of family until Gigi and the other soul sisters joined her life.
Maria has a spicy side and when faced with the challenges of life, she is extra SPICY! She may be jumbled mess inside her head but she wiill always show strength, support and love to her friends and soul sister family. Then she meets Eli(Elijah) at a funeral, he's tall,dark and a sexy hot alpha bounty hunter= trouble? They have an immediate sparks and intense chemistry BUT......(Read for all the details... Will Maria survive her stalker ex? Will she survive the conflict of who to love?(BRAIN vs. HEART!!) Can the soul sisters remain healthy, happy and intact?
This was a qell written, developed book, what an emotional rollercoaster, full of adventure(good & bad), laughing and crying at the same time,Tissues a Must!!
Book 5 is FATE, rwlease date April 18,2017.KAT'S STORY
This book should be read after reading Body, Mind and Soul the first 3 books in the series!!
This entire series is recommended for adults , due to content.
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT ADDITION TO A GREAT SERIES, 2 plus tissue read!!!, February 28, 2017
By Amy R.
This review is from: Life (A Trinity Novel Book 4) (Kindle Edition)
LIFE:
This is book 4 of the Trinity Trilogy series.(Thank you for continuing this must be told story in this seies!!) This book continues the soul sisters stories, but focuses on Maria De La Torres.Her story involves tradegy and triump- dealing with and over-coming abuse, loss of love and finding new love while being stalked by her ex the abuser, while also being one badass strong woman. She has never felt the love and support of family until Gigi and the other soul sisters joined her life.
Maria has a spicy side and when faced with the challenges of life, she is extra SPICY! She may be jumbled mess inside her head but she wiill always show strength, support and love to her friends and soul sister family. Then she meets Eli(Elijah) at a funeral, he's tall,dark and a sexy hot alpha bounty hunter= trouble? They have an immediate sparks and intense chemistry BUT......(Read for all the details... Will Maria survive her stalker ex? Will she survive the conflict of who to love?(BRAIN vs. HEART!!) Can the soul sisters remain healthy, happy and intact?
This was a qell written, developed book, what an emotional rollercoaster, full of adventure(good & bad), laughing and crying at the same time,Tissues a Must!!
Book 5 is FATE, rwlease date April 18,2017.KAT'S STORY
This book should be read after reading Body, Mind and Soul the first 3 books in the series!!
This entire series is recommended for adults , due to content.
July 30, 2018
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Recensione di Karmen – Trinity Life #4 – Serie Trinity di Audrey Carlan edito Newton Compton in uscita il 26 luglio 2018
Anche questo mese la Newton Compton ci porta un nuovo capitolo della serie “Trinity” di Audrey Carlan.
Dopo la conclusione della Trilogia incentrata sulla storia d’amore tra Chase e Gillian eccoci pronti per conoscere meglio la vita di un’altra anima sorella: Maria.
Life è lo stand-alone interamente dedicato a lei.
Questo quarto capitolo inizia dove era terminato il precedente o meglio, prima dell’epilogo, dopo la morte di Thomas.
Pronte ad addentrarvi nella speziata vita di questo Peperino Italo-Spagnolo?
Maria Della Torre è una sopravvissuta, nella propria vita ha sopportato cose che nessuna donna dovrebbe mai provare.
Dopo un passato difficile ed una relazione violenta che l’ha quasi condotta alla morte ha incontrato le sue anime sorelle in Gillian, Bree e Kat.
Sacrificherebbe la sua stessa vita per loro come ha fatto l’uomo che amava per salvare Gillian.
Ora, la sua forza interiore ed il suo coraggio sono messi a dura prova, il dolore è straziante ma lei è una donna forte e non può abbattersi.
Proprio davanti alle spoglie del proprio uomo, le si presenta davanti la copia carbone di colui che amava, nonostante non abbia mai pronunciato quelle due parole, com’è possibile?
Stessa voce, occhi dello stesso verde abbagliante, dev’esse un sogno, non può essere vivo eppure è lì davanti ai suoi occhi…
Un attimo, Tommy non aveva capelli, la voce era più profonda e quando sente che i sensi la stanno per abbandonare e comincia a barcollare il petto che ferma la sua caduta è massiccio, più ampio di quello contro cui si è accoccolata, che ha abbracciato e baciato nell’ultimo anno. E i tatuaggi? Tommy non ne aveva.
Chi è questo uomo?
Elijah “Red” Redding è il fratello gemello omozigote di Tommy, un uomo forte, oscuro e pieno di segreti, un’inquietante cacciatore di taglie.
L’uomo scuote il capo. «Stavo cercando di dirtelo prima che dessi di matto», dice rivolgendosi a me, mentre sono ancora stretta a Chase, «mi chiamo Elijah Redding, ma tutti mi chiamano Red».
«Chi sei?», riesco a dire nonostante la paura e l’ansia che mi attanagliano ogni parte del corpo.
Si passa una mano tra i ciuffi in disordine. «Il fratello gemello di Thomas».
«Gemelli!», gracchio e lascio andare Chase. Non mi aveva mai detto di avere un fratello gemello.
Elijah annuisce. «Gemelli omozigoti».
«In versione Hulk, direi», aggiunge Gillian. «È inquietante».
Chase si volta di scatto, con lo sguardo torvo.
«Che c’è? Tesoro, guardalo. È come Tommy, ma con una ventina di chili di muscoli in più e tutti quei tatuaggi da duro». Lasciamo a Gigi il compito di descrivere il sex appeal di quest’uomo.
Un uomo abituato ad ottenere sempre ciò che desidera e nel momento in cui posa gli occhi su Maria comprende che è lei quella che vuole. Lui ed il fratello hanno sempre avuto gli stessi gusti in fatto di donne ed ora che Thomas non c’è più, sa che sarà compito suo prendersi cura del donna che il gemello amava, soprattutto quando dal passato di Maria fa la sua ricomparsa il suo peggiore incubo, colui che non avrebbe mai più desiderato incontrare.
Questa volta la posta è molto più alta, la vendetta non ammette repliche ed in gioco c’è la vita o la morte.
Eli non potrà lasciarsi scappare l’occasione di restarle accanto ed il suo istinto protettivo avrà la meglio sull’esuberanza della donna che crede di potersela cavare da sola.
«So che ti amava. È facile. Perfino io riesco a vedere sotto la tua spavalderia e la grinta. Ti conosco da mezza giornata e mi butterei davanti a un proiettile per essere certo che non ti fosse torto un capello. Ma, piccola, non puoi sapere cosa sia il vero amore finché non ti sbatte in testa un martello da fabbro»
Fin da subito tra i due l’attrazione sarà intensa ma è tutto così sbagliato per Maria, è passato così poco tempo dalla morte di Thomas eppure, l’unico uomo al mondo con cui non dovrebbe stare è l’unico che desidera.
Chi avrà la meglio l’istinto o la ragione?
Riuscirà Eli a proteggere la vita della donna di cui si sta innamorando?
Dopo tre romanzi della stessa serie, la Carlan ci ha abituati bene, nulla è mai scontato, i protagonisti sono sempre dei sopravvissuti che lottano, personaggi coraggiosi, agguerriti e combattivi e Maria fino ad oggi mi è sembrata la migliore, vedremo poi cosa si inventerà l’autrice per Kat.
Maria è una donna impertinente, audace, con una personalità calda e passionale, una vera peperina non a caso Eli la chiama Spicy.
«Red», dice, impassibile.
Arriccio il naso e inclino il capo. «Red cosa?»
«Solo Red. Il mio nome. La gente mi chiama Red».
Alzo gli occhi al cielo. «Quale gente?».
Sorride. «Tutta la gente».
«Che peccato. Io, però, non faccio parte della tua “gente”, e dato che sono io, ti chiamo come mi pare, cioè Eli».
«Vedi? Sexy, piccante e cazzuta». Quest’uomo non ha alcun filtro. Dice quello che gli passa per la testa ed è sincero.
«Piccante? Per questo mi chiami Spicy? Non so se sia un complimento o una neanche troppo velata frecciata da b******o».
«Entrambi. Sei svelta di lingua e il fuoco che ti porti dietro non si spegne con un rapido sorso d’acqua. E poi, guardati. Il sogno bagnato di ogni uomo». Di nuovo i suoi occhi passano in rassegna le mie curve. Mi chiedo cosa veda.
Nella sua vita ha attraversato lunghi periodi bui e quando finalmente inizia ad intravedere la luce, l’oscurità le piomba nuovamente addosso chissà che sia proprio Eli quella torcia che sta aspettando.
E’ una ballerina, una sognatrice, una donna con degli obiettivi ben chiari nella mente nonostante i traumi subiti ed i danni fisici causati dalle violenze, Maria è la donna che io stessa vorrei essere o colei che ognuna di noi dovrebbe essere.
Brava Carlan!!!
E poi c’è Elia lui è l’incredibile Hulk, il supermaschio alfa, un uomo deciso a proteggere la propria donna, sporco e dominante proprio quello di cui Maria ha bisogno, così simile a Chase nelle sue manie di controllo, no un attimo nessuno è come Chase.
Quest’uomo è l’incarnazione dell’erotismo e, se non fosse il fratello del mio uomo, sarebbe sicuramente il tipo a cui avrei dato la caccia o con cui avrei passato una notte, prima di Tommy
Buio e Luce
Yin e Yang
Angelo e Demone
Chi avrà la meglio?
Come nei capitoli precedenti, la narrazione è interamente dal punto di vista dell’anima sorella protagonista, in questo caso Maria, scopriremo moltissimo di lei, ed insieme a lei soffriremo parecchio, soprattutto durante i lunghi flashback dei vari episodi di violenza subiti… straziante!
La scrittura è scorrevole, dettagliata, coinvolgente, ricca di sentimenti, le scene hot sono calde come l’inferno, la chimica tra Maria ed Eli è appassionante ogni volta che si trovano nello stesso spazio vitale è come se tra di loro divampasse un incendio.
«Siamo fuoco e ghiaccio, piccola. Lasciamo entrambi ustioni se stimolati. Voglio farti mia. Farti dimenticare di lui, di tutti e di tutto quello che c’è stato prima. Il calore tra noi brucerà ogni cosa»
Un romanzo intenso, spaventoso, mozzafiato e ricco di suspense, le battute tra i protagonisti sono favolose e le lettere scritte da Thomas molto emozionanti.
Carina anche l’idea di inserire nella storia i personaggi della serie “Calendar Girl”, quando ho letto il nome di Mia Sanders ho pensato: “Cacchio ma io questa la conosco”, poi con i vari collegamenti ho ricordato di chi si trattasse.
Concludendo posso dire che fino ad oggi Life è il mio libro della serie preferito ed ora non ci resta che attendere il 30 agosto per l’uscita di Fate e scoprire se la storia di Kat è all’altezza dell’aspettativa… Io sono molto fiduciosa.
Buona lettura
«Maria, mi sono lanciato nel momento in cui ho posato gli occhi su di te. Quindi la risposta è no, piccola, non mi lancio con te, perché mi sono già catapultato giù da quella scogliera. Ma doveva andare così, perché se non fossi caduto prima io, non sarei già lì per prenderti»
Recensione di Karmen – Trinity Life #4 – Serie Trinity di Audrey Carlan edito Newton Compton in uscita il 26 luglio 2018
Anche questo mese la Newton Compton ci porta un nuovo capitolo della serie “Trinity” di Audrey Carlan.
Dopo la conclusione della Trilogia incentrata sulla storia d’amore tra Chase e Gillian eccoci pronti per conoscere meglio la vita di un’altra anima sorella: Maria.
Life è lo stand-alone interamente dedicato a lei.
Questo quarto capitolo inizia dove era terminato il precedente o meglio, prima dell’epilogo, dopo la morte di Thomas.
Pronte ad addentrarvi nella speziata vita di questo Peperino Italo-Spagnolo?
Maria Della Torre è una sopravvissuta, nella propria vita ha sopportato cose che nessuna donna dovrebbe mai provare.
Dopo un passato difficile ed una relazione violenta che l’ha quasi condotta alla morte ha incontrato le sue anime sorelle in Gillian, Bree e Kat.
Sacrificherebbe la sua stessa vita per loro come ha fatto l’uomo che amava per salvare Gillian.
Ora, la sua forza interiore ed il suo coraggio sono messi a dura prova, il dolore è straziante ma lei è una donna forte e non può abbattersi.
Proprio davanti alle spoglie del proprio uomo, le si presenta davanti la copia carbone di colui che amava, nonostante non abbia mai pronunciato quelle due parole, com’è possibile?
Stessa voce, occhi dello stesso verde abbagliante, dev’esse un sogno, non può essere vivo eppure è lì davanti ai suoi occhi…
Un attimo, Tommy non aveva capelli, la voce era più profonda e quando sente che i sensi la stanno per abbandonare e comincia a barcollare il petto che ferma la sua caduta è massiccio, più ampio di quello contro cui si è accoccolata, che ha abbracciato e baciato nell’ultimo anno. E i tatuaggi? Tommy non ne aveva.
Chi è questo uomo?
Elijah “Red” Redding è il fratello gemello omozigote di Tommy, un uomo forte, oscuro e pieno di segreti, un’inquietante cacciatore di taglie.
L’uomo scuote il capo. «Stavo cercando di dirtelo prima che dessi di matto», dice rivolgendosi a me, mentre sono ancora stretta a Chase, «mi chiamo Elijah Redding, ma tutti mi chiamano Red».
«Chi sei?», riesco a dire nonostante la paura e l’ansia che mi attanagliano ogni parte del corpo.
Si passa una mano tra i ciuffi in disordine. «Il fratello gemello di Thomas».
«Gemelli!», gracchio e lascio andare Chase. Non mi aveva mai detto di avere un fratello gemello.
Elijah annuisce. «Gemelli omozigoti».
«In versione Hulk, direi», aggiunge Gillian. «È inquietante».
Chase si volta di scatto, con lo sguardo torvo.
«Che c’è? Tesoro, guardalo. È come Tommy, ma con una ventina di chili di muscoli in più e tutti quei tatuaggi da duro». Lasciamo a Gigi il compito di descrivere il sex appeal di quest’uomo.
Un uomo abituato ad ottenere sempre ciò che desidera e nel momento in cui posa gli occhi su Maria comprende che è lei quella che vuole. Lui ed il fratello hanno sempre avuto gli stessi gusti in fatto di donne ed ora che Thomas non c’è più, sa che sarà compito suo prendersi cura del donna che il gemello amava, soprattutto quando dal passato di Maria fa la sua ricomparsa il suo peggiore incubo, colui che non avrebbe mai più desiderato incontrare.
Questa volta la posta è molto più alta, la vendetta non ammette repliche ed in gioco c’è la vita o la morte.
Eli non potrà lasciarsi scappare l’occasione di restarle accanto ed il suo istinto protettivo avrà la meglio sull’esuberanza della donna che crede di potersela cavare da sola.
«So che ti amava. È facile. Perfino io riesco a vedere sotto la tua spavalderia e la grinta. Ti conosco da mezza giornata e mi butterei davanti a un proiettile per essere certo che non ti fosse torto un capello. Ma, piccola, non puoi sapere cosa sia il vero amore finché non ti sbatte in testa un martello da fabbro»
Fin da subito tra i due l’attrazione sarà intensa ma è tutto così sbagliato per Maria, è passato così poco tempo dalla morte di Thomas eppure, l’unico uomo al mondo con cui non dovrebbe stare è l’unico che desidera.
Chi avrà la meglio l’istinto o la ragione?
Riuscirà Eli a proteggere la vita della donna di cui si sta innamorando?
Dopo tre romanzi della stessa serie, la Carlan ci ha abituati bene, nulla è mai scontato, i protagonisti sono sempre dei sopravvissuti che lottano, personaggi coraggiosi, agguerriti e combattivi e Maria fino ad oggi mi è sembrata la migliore, vedremo poi cosa si inventerà l’autrice per Kat.
Maria è una donna impertinente, audace, con una personalità calda e passionale, una vera peperina non a caso Eli la chiama Spicy.
«Red», dice, impassibile.
Arriccio il naso e inclino il capo. «Red cosa?»
«Solo Red. Il mio nome. La gente mi chiama Red».
Alzo gli occhi al cielo. «Quale gente?».
Sorride. «Tutta la gente».
«Che peccato. Io, però, non faccio parte della tua “gente”, e dato che sono io, ti chiamo come mi pare, cioè Eli».
«Vedi? Sexy, piccante e cazzuta». Quest’uomo non ha alcun filtro. Dice quello che gli passa per la testa ed è sincero.
«Piccante? Per questo mi chiami Spicy? Non so se sia un complimento o una neanche troppo velata frecciata da b******o».
«Entrambi. Sei svelta di lingua e il fuoco che ti porti dietro non si spegne con un rapido sorso d’acqua. E poi, guardati. Il sogno bagnato di ogni uomo». Di nuovo i suoi occhi passano in rassegna le mie curve. Mi chiedo cosa veda.
Nella sua vita ha attraversato lunghi periodi bui e quando finalmente inizia ad intravedere la luce, l’oscurità le piomba nuovamente addosso chissà che sia proprio Eli quella torcia che sta aspettando.
E’ una ballerina, una sognatrice, una donna con degli obiettivi ben chiari nella mente nonostante i traumi subiti ed i danni fisici causati dalle violenze, Maria è la donna che io stessa vorrei essere o colei che ognuna di noi dovrebbe essere.
Brava Carlan!!!
E poi c’è Elia lui è l’incredibile Hulk, il supermaschio alfa, un uomo deciso a proteggere la propria donna, sporco e dominante proprio quello di cui Maria ha bisogno, così simile a Chase nelle sue manie di controllo, no un attimo nessuno è come Chase.
Quest’uomo è l’incarnazione dell’erotismo e, se non fosse il fratello del mio uomo, sarebbe sicuramente il tipo a cui avrei dato la caccia o con cui avrei passato una notte, prima di Tommy
Buio e Luce
Yin e Yang
Angelo e Demone
Chi avrà la meglio?
Come nei capitoli precedenti, la narrazione è interamente dal punto di vista dell’anima sorella protagonista, in questo caso Maria, scopriremo moltissimo di lei, ed insieme a lei soffriremo parecchio, soprattutto durante i lunghi flashback dei vari episodi di violenza subiti… straziante!
La scrittura è scorrevole, dettagliata, coinvolgente, ricca di sentimenti, le scene hot sono calde come l’inferno, la chimica tra Maria ed Eli è appassionante ogni volta che si trovano nello stesso spazio vitale è come se tra di loro divampasse un incendio.
«Siamo fuoco e ghiaccio, piccola. Lasciamo entrambi ustioni se stimolati. Voglio farti mia. Farti dimenticare di lui, di tutti e di tutto quello che c’è stato prima. Il calore tra noi brucerà ogni cosa»
Un romanzo intenso, spaventoso, mozzafiato e ricco di suspense, le battute tra i protagonisti sono favolose e le lettere scritte da Thomas molto emozionanti.
Carina anche l’idea di inserire nella storia i personaggi della serie “Calendar Girl”, quando ho letto il nome di Mia Sanders ho pensato: “Cacchio ma io questa la conosco”, poi con i vari collegamenti ho ricordato di chi si trattasse.
Concludendo posso dire che fino ad oggi Life è il mio libro della serie preferito ed ora non ci resta che attendere il 30 agosto per l’uscita di Fate e scoprire se la storia di Kat è all’altezza dell’aspettativa… Io sono molto fiduciosa.
Buona lettura
«Maria, mi sono lanciato nel momento in cui ho posato gli occhi su di te. Quindi la risposta è no, piccola, non mi lancio con te, perché mi sono già catapultato giù da quella scogliera. Ma doveva andare così, perché se non fossi caduto prima io, non sarei già lì per prenderti»
August 16, 2018
This is book four in the Trinity Saga or it can be read as a standalone book. I recommend that you read Body, Mind & Soul before you read Life. Life follows Maria De La Torres and Elijah 'Red' Redding.
The lovely Maria De La Torre is a survivor. Maria's life hasn't really been paved with streets of gold, they have been paved with lots of but with lots of blood and sacrifice. Maria may have always been there for her soul sister Gillian in the Trinity Trilogy. This is a story is about Maria's life. The life that Maria chooses. However this is the same life that someone who keeps haunting from her past is trying to take it away. Apart of Maria's life she's tried so hard to lock away so deeply and try to be happier in the new life she's been making.
Meet Elijah Redding. Elijah is Tommy's identical twin brother. Not that Tommy ever mentioned her had a brother let alone an identical brother. Elijah is the last man in the entire world that Maria believes that she should be with. Elijah's a sexy, smoking hot, dark, gritty, a true lawless bounty hunter. Elijah's the exact opposite of what she thought was the man she loved and lost. That man was Tommy who gave up everything for Maria that included his life. Tommy was killed in the line of duty. Unluckily for Maria, she finds out that Elijah is not the type of guy to back down from anything. Elijah is always used to getting what he wants. Now Elijah has his sights on the raven-haired seductress.
Now the time is not on Maria and Elijah's side. They discover that there's a new threat to the fiery soul sister. It's one that Maria never thought she would never have to face again. Unfortunately this time, the stakes are definitely a matter of life and death.
Maria now suddenly and quickly learns that the things Maria so desperately wants most in this lifetime; they may just be the sort of things that have all the power to destroy her."
This book is not one for the faint of heart as it's a really touching and gripping book. It had me in tears at places and laughing at Maria in others.
Her spirit is such an inspiration.
This book and the other Trinity series books bring to light how even through all the bad things that there is also the chance of a happy ending.
Audrey Carlan knows how to bring it.
A fantastic continuation to a great series.
If i could give Audrey Carlan more than 5* i would.
The lovely Maria De La Torre is a survivor. Maria's life hasn't really been paved with streets of gold, they have been paved with lots of but with lots of blood and sacrifice. Maria may have always been there for her soul sister Gillian in the Trinity Trilogy. This is a story is about Maria's life. The life that Maria chooses. However this is the same life that someone who keeps haunting from her past is trying to take it away. Apart of Maria's life she's tried so hard to lock away so deeply and try to be happier in the new life she's been making.
Meet Elijah Redding. Elijah is Tommy's identical twin brother. Not that Tommy ever mentioned her had a brother let alone an identical brother. Elijah is the last man in the entire world that Maria believes that she should be with. Elijah's a sexy, smoking hot, dark, gritty, a true lawless bounty hunter. Elijah's the exact opposite of what she thought was the man she loved and lost. That man was Tommy who gave up everything for Maria that included his life. Tommy was killed in the line of duty. Unluckily for Maria, she finds out that Elijah is not the type of guy to back down from anything. Elijah is always used to getting what he wants. Now Elijah has his sights on the raven-haired seductress.
Now the time is not on Maria and Elijah's side. They discover that there's a new threat to the fiery soul sister. It's one that Maria never thought she would never have to face again. Unfortunately this time, the stakes are definitely a matter of life and death.
Maria now suddenly and quickly learns that the things Maria so desperately wants most in this lifetime; they may just be the sort of things that have all the power to destroy her."
This book is not one for the faint of heart as it's a really touching and gripping book. It had me in tears at places and laughing at Maria in others.
Her spirit is such an inspiration.
This book and the other Trinity series books bring to light how even through all the bad things that there is also the chance of a happy ending.
Audrey Carlan knows how to bring it.
A fantastic continuation to a great series.
If i could give Audrey Carlan more than 5* i would.
March 26, 2017
"Daring", "bold", "brave", and "gutsy" are words I've used to describe Audrey Carlan's books before--but never do they apply more to a book like "Life", which grabbed me heart and soul and just never let go.
Okay, first, let's talk about this premise! A heroine who's just buried her boyfriend, only to be SLAMMED out of her senses by the arrival of the guy's "secret" twin brother. What a spin on the twins trope--one that seriously had me shaking me head, wondering how all this was EVER going to play out to a decent HEA...
Well, the answer to that question is: BEAUTIFULLY. No, not even that. The word is more like magically, especially with a hero who simply wrapped himself around my heart then threw away the damn key. Even by the halfway point of the book, I thought Maria, the heroine, would be my more favorite of the two of them (because BELIEVE ME, she is AWESOME!), but by the time I hit 80%, Elijah Redding simply slayed me over any other Audrey Carlan hero, EVER.
I knew to repeat that. THIS. GUY. SLAYED. ME.
Honestly, the last half of this book had me clicking and highlighting so many breathtaking, beautiful, incredible moments, courtesy of Eli. Wow, wow, TRIPLE WOW.
And before I wrap things up, can I just add EXTRA CREDIT POINTS for a heroine who burns the eggs, the bacon, AND the coffee all at once! Huzzah for us kitchen klutzes! Yessss!
Once more, Ms. Carlan swept me off my feet, out of my mind, and into the stratosphere with a book that transcends the genre. This woman's character insights never fail to leave me breathless and utterly bowled over.
Okay, first, let's talk about this premise! A heroine who's just buried her boyfriend, only to be SLAMMED out of her senses by the arrival of the guy's "secret" twin brother. What a spin on the twins trope--one that seriously had me shaking me head, wondering how all this was EVER going to play out to a decent HEA...
Well, the answer to that question is: BEAUTIFULLY. No, not even that. The word is more like magically, especially with a hero who simply wrapped himself around my heart then threw away the damn key. Even by the halfway point of the book, I thought Maria, the heroine, would be my more favorite of the two of them (because BELIEVE ME, she is AWESOME!), but by the time I hit 80%, Elijah Redding simply slayed me over any other Audrey Carlan hero, EVER.
I knew to repeat that. THIS. GUY. SLAYED. ME.
Honestly, the last half of this book had me clicking and highlighting so many breathtaking, beautiful, incredible moments, courtesy of Eli. Wow, wow, TRIPLE WOW.
And before I wrap things up, can I just add EXTRA CREDIT POINTS for a heroine who burns the eggs, the bacon, AND the coffee all at once! Huzzah for us kitchen klutzes! Yessss!
Once more, Ms. Carlan swept me off my feet, out of my mind, and into the stratosphere with a book that transcends the genre. This woman's character insights never fail to leave me breathless and utterly bowled over.
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