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Jessica Sweet Trilogy
Sweet Discovery
Jessica Sweet
Women are dying in Fallen Cross, people I know, people close to me.
However, it’s the way they die that has me worried.
There hasn’t been a murder like this in a very long time.
In fact, the last one on Legion record was about the time Raven stopped killing…
Raven
Vampire by birth, monster by choice.
For centuries he was out of control, a murderer and so much worse.
Jessica’s love broke the curse that controlled him, restoring his free will,
but his savage ways remain in the past.
Or do they?
His Jessica has visions. Fate and her visions brought them together.
Now, they are threatening to tear them apart…
Women are dying in Fallen Cross, people I know, people close to me.
However, it’s the way they die that has me worried.
There hasn’t been a murder like this in a very long time.
In fact, the last one on Legion record was about the time Raven stopped killing…
Raven
Vampire by birth, monster by choice.
For centuries he was out of control, a murderer and so much worse.
Jessica’s love broke the curse that controlled him, restoring his free will,
but his savage ways remain in the past.
Or do they?
His Jessica has visions. Fate and her visions brought them together.
Now, they are threatening to tear them apart…
430 pages, Paperback
First published April 2, 2017
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About the author
Aliya DalRae
31 books451 followersWhat started as therapy turned into a fulltime passion for Aliya DalRae. The fictional town of Fallen Cross, Ohio, and its cast of characters, both human and paranormal, reside in her imagination, and she brings their stories of love, loss and redemption to life in her Jessica Sweet Trilogy, and The Fallen Cross Pack and Fallen Cross Legion Series. You can find Aliya on Facebook and Goodreads, or subscribe to her newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dtEWqH for twice-monthly updates, contests and more.
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March 31, 2017
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5 out of 5 stars
Holy guacamole! Aliya DalRae has done it again. This second installment of the Jessica Sweet trilogy ratchets up the angst and drama while staying true to Jessica's quirky nature and wry humor.
Things are not all wine & roses for Jessica and Raven. Women are dying, found murdered (annihilated, really) in a manner not seen since Raven's former bad-boy self 'The Rapist' was in action. Top it off with the fact that Jessica's had a vision showing Raven-The-Rapist in action, and you'll understand what I mean when I say things between them are a tad stressed.
I love love loved the fact that we got to spend time in this book with both King Cat / Malcolm and Harrier. Being in their headspace was fun. These two males brought so much to the story this time! Not to mention they're both sexy-as-sin. I call that a win-win.
One of my fave aspects of Ms. DalRae's writing are her short, punchy chapters. I hate having to put a book down mid-chapter, so this works for me. What didn't work for me, per se, was the "one more chapter" mentality at bedtime... since they're short and completely engaging chapters I kept saying one more until next thing I knew it was pretty much morning! Curses! But it was so worth it.
**I recieved an electronic ARC of this book from the author which I then chose to voluntarily review**
5 out of 5 stars
Holy guacamole! Aliya DalRae has done it again. This second installment of the Jessica Sweet trilogy ratchets up the angst and drama while staying true to Jessica's quirky nature and wry humor.
Things are not all wine & roses for Jessica and Raven. Women are dying, found murdered (annihilated, really) in a manner not seen since Raven's former bad-boy self 'The Rapist' was in action. Top it off with the fact that Jessica's had a vision showing Raven-The-Rapist in action, and you'll understand what I mean when I say things between them are a tad stressed.
I love love loved the fact that we got to spend time in this book with both King Cat / Malcolm and Harrier. Being in their headspace was fun. These two males brought so much to the story this time! Not to mention they're both sexy-as-sin. I call that a win-win.
One of my fave aspects of Ms. DalRae's writing are her short, punchy chapters. I hate having to put a book down mid-chapter, so this works for me. What didn't work for me, per se, was the "one more chapter" mentality at bedtime... since they're short and completely engaging chapters I kept saying one more until next thing I knew it was pretty much morning! Curses! But it was so worth it.
**I recieved an electronic ARC of this book from the author which I then chose to voluntarily review**
April 2, 2017
Having read Aliya DalRae's first book, and giving it a five star rating, I was eagerly waiting for Sweet Discovery. I am not a book reviewer by any means, just an avid reader, so when I say I would have given Sweet Discovery 10 stars if I could would be an understatement. I was on such an emotional roller coaster with this book, I couldn't put it down! Love, betrayal, family, friends and life in general were all brought together to make her second book one helluva read. She answered many questions from Sweet Vengeance, and left me wanting more! Sweet Discovery is a book you don't want to miss, she just better hurry up with book 3
September 11, 2017
Discovery is the theme of Aliya DalRae’s second novel in The Jessica Sweet Trilogy, “Sweet Discovery”, and the revelations come at you faster than a spray of bullets as Jessica and Raven from “Sweet Vengeance”—Book 1 of DalRae’s trilogy—are subject to a “What’s New and Who’s Who?” of their local paranormal world. That DalRae is capable of weaving together such a twisted and complex tale of past loves, murder, and deceit is a testament to her ability as a writer to keep her readers motivated to find out the truth—even beyond the final word in this book’s chapter. In doing so, this author whets the appetite for her eagerly anticipated final chapter in The Jessica Sweet Trilogy, “Sweet Destiny”.
DalRae’s writing is powerful and motivating. She sets up a world in which vampires, werewolves, shifters, and sorcerers (Well, maybe not so much the sorcerers … ) mingle freely with human society as easily as flower-bedecked-chapeau’d southern belles at derby season. Humans just can’t seem to distinguish their friendly neighborhood looming and luscious paranormals until the heat is on—when said vamps, weres, and shifters are sating their intense desires for sex and mayhem and having their intended targets running for their lives. Peppered generously with quirky humor and daring prattle, DalRae makes her characters seem as though they’re experiencing just another day at the local bar.
The full development of her characters’ personalities and their back-stories, however, is meaty and complex, with their pasts often going back centuries. In some cases, the author reveals lost legacies and sordid secrets that not only have the reader reeling but whets their appetite with a glimpse of what deliciousness is yet to come.
“Sweet Discovery is not a read for the faint of heart with its strong sexual situations and graphic violence, but it is a tale masterfully told and easily digested by anyone with a thirst for something unique. This adult read is a teeth-chattering, pulse-pounding, electric read that will have you thirsting and craving for more—much, much more!
DalRae’s writing is powerful and motivating. She sets up a world in which vampires, werewolves, shifters, and sorcerers (Well, maybe not so much the sorcerers … ) mingle freely with human society as easily as flower-bedecked-chapeau’d southern belles at derby season. Humans just can’t seem to distinguish their friendly neighborhood looming and luscious paranormals until the heat is on—when said vamps, weres, and shifters are sating their intense desires for sex and mayhem and having their intended targets running for their lives. Peppered generously with quirky humor and daring prattle, DalRae makes her characters seem as though they’re experiencing just another day at the local bar.
The full development of her characters’ personalities and their back-stories, however, is meaty and complex, with their pasts often going back centuries. In some cases, the author reveals lost legacies and sordid secrets that not only have the reader reeling but whets their appetite with a glimpse of what deliciousness is yet to come.
“Sweet Discovery is not a read for the faint of heart with its strong sexual situations and graphic violence, but it is a tale masterfully told and easily digested by anyone with a thirst for something unique. This adult read is a teeth-chattering, pulse-pounding, electric read that will have you thirsting and craving for more—much, much more!
April 5, 2017
Sweet Discovery by Aliya DalRaeWhen I stepped into Fallen Cross I had no idea I'd be in for the adventure of lifetime, but that is exactly what happened while reading Sweet Discovery. Jam packed with action, thrills and chills, Mrs. DalRae has outdone herself once again.
If you have not started this series, what are you waiting for? Run don't walk to purchase these stories, I promise you will not be disappointed.
Join Jessica Sweet, Raven and many other lovable characters try to navigate this crazy thing we call life.
Well done, Aliya DalRae. Can't wait for the next one, so get writing!
April 3, 2017
Awesome Page-Turner from page one
From the first sentence this novel I was sucked into this Sweet story. Jessica's visions show her love, Raven murdering a friend of hers from town. Though she wants to deny what she saw, it's even worse when Raven has holes in his memory during that time frame. As much as she loves her dangerous man, Jessica feels the need to step away from not only Raven but the whole Vampire scene. She needs to be around normal people doing normal activities.
With Jessica moving away from Raven, Malcolm feels that this is his opportunity for Jessica to get to know and love him. From Chapter One all the way through Chapter 128, yes 128 I was mesmerized by their story and never wanted it to end. The way DalRae tells this story was captivating, the ending...genius. Everyone needs to buy and read this book, just make sure you don't have any other plans for a couple days!
From the first sentence this novel I was sucked into this Sweet story. Jessica's visions show her love, Raven murdering a friend of hers from town. Though she wants to deny what she saw, it's even worse when Raven has holes in his memory during that time frame. As much as she loves her dangerous man, Jessica feels the need to step away from not only Raven but the whole Vampire scene. She needs to be around normal people doing normal activities.
With Jessica moving away from Raven, Malcolm feels that this is his opportunity for Jessica to get to know and love him. From Chapter One all the way through Chapter 128, yes 128 I was mesmerized by their story and never wanted it to end. The way DalRae tells this story was captivating, the ending...genius. Everyone needs to buy and read this book, just make sure you don't have any other plans for a couple days!
August 12, 2017
One Startling Discovery after Another!
Author, Aliya DalRae wastes no time in forcing her readers to feast their eyes upon what protagonist, Jessica Sweet, already sees happening in her visions. Right away, you’re privy to a mutilation and evisceration. H-m-m—there hasn’t been a murder since the last one on Legion record at about the time Raven stopped killing. You know, the hunk of a vampire Jessica fell madly in love with in ‘Sweet Vengeance.’
A perverse twist on an old idiomatic expression comes to mind: “If it looks like the Rapist and walks like the Rapist, is it Raven?”
That is just one discovery the reader will make along the blood-draining, page-turning spree of ‘Sweet Discovery’ from start to finish without letting up. These discoveries are not limited to mere events, but extend to the characters’ background and their relationships to each other. Oh, and from my point of view, the last discovery is the most startling of all!
While I wanted to slow down my reading pace to savor every drop—I mean, word—my insatiable thirst to imbibe more startling revelations had me sinking my teeth into this novel’s jugular until I impaled it of every word. Clearly, I’m now in a feeding frenzy for the author’s upcoming third book in the trilogy. It’s my reading destiny!
Author, Aliya DalRae wastes no time in forcing her readers to feast their eyes upon what protagonist, Jessica Sweet, already sees happening in her visions. Right away, you’re privy to a mutilation and evisceration. H-m-m—there hasn’t been a murder since the last one on Legion record at about the time Raven stopped killing. You know, the hunk of a vampire Jessica fell madly in love with in ‘Sweet Vengeance.’
A perverse twist on an old idiomatic expression comes to mind: “If it looks like the Rapist and walks like the Rapist, is it Raven?”
That is just one discovery the reader will make along the blood-draining, page-turning spree of ‘Sweet Discovery’ from start to finish without letting up. These discoveries are not limited to mere events, but extend to the characters’ background and their relationships to each other. Oh, and from my point of view, the last discovery is the most startling of all!
While I wanted to slow down my reading pace to savor every drop—I mean, word—my insatiable thirst to imbibe more startling revelations had me sinking my teeth into this novel’s jugular until I impaled it of every word. Clearly, I’m now in a feeding frenzy for the author’s upcoming third book in the trilogy. It’s my reading destiny!
August 3, 2017
A riveting paranormal mystery/romance/thriller.
Having thoroughly enjoyed Sweet Vengeance, the first book in DalRae's Jessica Sweet mysteries, I was keen to read Sweet Discovery. Not until I started reading did I realise how ironic the title is - many more questions than discoveries were arising in the most fascinating and heart-stopping ways.
Absolutely, 110% intrigued, I had to keep on reading to find the answers to my own questions and theories as well as Jessica's.
This book is a fast-paced roller coaster of emotions, complete with loop-the-loops and tilt-a-whirls of mystery, secrets, horror, and intense personal conflicts for a number of key characters.
It's a mark of a great writer that a story can take you on the journey not just of the main characters and the key plot, but also of the other characters through sub-plots that weave seamlessly with the main story. Characters I disliked intensely in the first book became more likeable not only through the development of their personality and actions, but also through gaining a greater understanding of their motivations and histories. Other characters that I quite liked in the first book underwent an almost opposite kind of transition. Once again, DalRae reminds us through this fabulous book that no matter how confident we might be that we're right about people or situations, or even that we know something for sure, things aren't always what they seem.
If you're looking for fabulous paranormal mystery adventure laced with more than a dash of hot sauce and romance, look no further. Sweet Vengeance and Sweet Discovery are the books for you.
Now, I'm waiting with bated breath for the next in the series. I'm definitely hungry for the next course.
Having thoroughly enjoyed Sweet Vengeance, the first book in DalRae's Jessica Sweet mysteries, I was keen to read Sweet Discovery. Not until I started reading did I realise how ironic the title is - many more questions than discoveries were arising in the most fascinating and heart-stopping ways.
Absolutely, 110% intrigued, I had to keep on reading to find the answers to my own questions and theories as well as Jessica's.
This book is a fast-paced roller coaster of emotions, complete with loop-the-loops and tilt-a-whirls of mystery, secrets, horror, and intense personal conflicts for a number of key characters.
It's a mark of a great writer that a story can take you on the journey not just of the main characters and the key plot, but also of the other characters through sub-plots that weave seamlessly with the main story. Characters I disliked intensely in the first book became more likeable not only through the development of their personality and actions, but also through gaining a greater understanding of their motivations and histories. Other characters that I quite liked in the first book underwent an almost opposite kind of transition. Once again, DalRae reminds us through this fabulous book that no matter how confident we might be that we're right about people or situations, or even that we know something for sure, things aren't always what they seem.
If you're looking for fabulous paranormal mystery adventure laced with more than a dash of hot sauce and romance, look no further. Sweet Vengeance and Sweet Discovery are the books for you.
Now, I'm waiting with bated breath for the next in the series. I'm definitely hungry for the next course.
June 19, 2017
One Word - WOW - I thought the 1st book was great, the 2nd one is even better....It has everything you need for a Pararomance Novel - Love, Heartache, Revenge, Friendship, Family and Sex! Just when you think you may have it figured out, ADR throws you a curveball. So many twists and turns, and jaw dropping Surprises. Every page is a page turner in itself keeping you wanting more and more.
The Backstories of the Main Characters, Jessica Sweet and Raven and don't forget Malcolm the Cat and Vampire Harrier, The Legion and the Were's....all intertwined one way or another in this explosive 2nd Installment of the "Jessica Sweet Trilogy". This book has it all - Vampires, Humans, Werewolves and much more! Aliya DalRae did it again.
You feel like you are right there in the story with them, you feel what they are feeling - Joy, Sadness, Anger, Love, Family. How a reader should feel when reading a book.
This is A must Read! Read the 1st Book of the Trilogy before to get started on the characters backstories - Sweet Vengeance, and her ADR Short Bittersweet for Malcolm's backstory. I can not wait for the 3rd Installment as I am wanting MORE! Thanks Aliya!!
The Backstories of the Main Characters, Jessica Sweet and Raven and don't forget Malcolm the Cat and Vampire Harrier, The Legion and the Were's....all intertwined one way or another in this explosive 2nd Installment of the "Jessica Sweet Trilogy". This book has it all - Vampires, Humans, Werewolves and much more! Aliya DalRae did it again.
You feel like you are right there in the story with them, you feel what they are feeling - Joy, Sadness, Anger, Love, Family. How a reader should feel when reading a book.
This is A must Read! Read the 1st Book of the Trilogy before to get started on the characters backstories - Sweet Vengeance, and her ADR Short Bittersweet for Malcolm's backstory. I can not wait for the 3rd Installment as I am wanting MORE! Thanks Aliya!!
December 26, 2018
Fantastic sequel in the Jessica Sweet trilogy. More chaos in Fallen Cross. More of Raven, the hunk and Jessica’s love interest, who is even more questionable than the in the first book. In her vision, she sees him murdering a friend of hers, even if he has a sketchy memory of events himself. I love how she handles Raven as a character. He has done some really, REALLY bad things in his past.
The word “Discovery” in the title is fitting. Jessica is learning more about her community, Raven, and herself. With her typical sarcastic humor, she is able to wade through all the drama surrounding her.
This book is an emotional roller coaster of lives of many of the characters, not just Jessica’s. We get to learn more about the vampire Harrier and King Cat (who was my favorite character in book one and is in this one too!) I felt like I was in the story with them.
This book is everything you want out of a paranormal romance, shapeshifters, werewolves, and vampires and hot romance. Can’t wait to read book three!
The word “Discovery” in the title is fitting. Jessica is learning more about her community, Raven, and herself. With her typical sarcastic humor, she is able to wade through all the drama surrounding her.
This book is an emotional roller coaster of lives of many of the characters, not just Jessica’s. We get to learn more about the vampire Harrier and King Cat (who was my favorite character in book one and is in this one too!) I felt like I was in the story with them.
This book is everything you want out of a paranormal romance, shapeshifters, werewolves, and vampires and hot romance. Can’t wait to read book three!
November 27, 2018
Another brilliant part
If I could give ten stars then I would. I have never enjoyed a book about vampires and werewolves, shifters and ghostly apparitions, quite as much as I have enjoyed this series. The second book in this trilogy held me captivated on every page, and the style of writing is quite exceptional. Emotional, amusing, romantic and nail biting, it really has it all. Looking forward to the third instalment, and inviting Raven and Jessica Sweet back into my home.
If I could give ten stars then I would. I have never enjoyed a book about vampires and werewolves, shifters and ghostly apparitions, quite as much as I have enjoyed this series. The second book in this trilogy held me captivated on every page, and the style of writing is quite exceptional. Emotional, amusing, romantic and nail biting, it really has it all. Looking forward to the third instalment, and inviting Raven and Jessica Sweet back into my home.
April 20, 2017
I read the first one and the second was a must
I absolutely loved both of these books. I love her descriptions of all the characters. I love the story. Not a vampire book fan but I'm s fan of this series. I can't wait for the next one!!
I absolutely loved both of these books. I love her descriptions of all the characters. I love the story. Not a vampire book fan but I'm s fan of this series. I can't wait for the next one!!
March 21, 2023
What would you do if you discovered the love of your life is not only a vampire but the most dangerous and brutal one – so much that other vampires fear him? Jessica sees this and despite her feelings (because horrid murders have started again in her town) knows she must step away. She does, but the story is far from over. Discovery?
There are weres and sorcerers in her town too, and the common folk there don’t know. Every time Jessica thinks she is among “normal” people something returns her to the unanswered question of Raven and why his dark past has come back.
There are cracks in her own self-concept of who she is and who her parents were. And yes, you’ll be buying the third book in the series right away, just as I did. It’s a thrill packed romantic adventure that I can safely say is one of the very few books I stayed up to read.
There are weres and sorcerers in her town too, and the common folk there don’t know. Every time Jessica thinks she is among “normal” people something returns her to the unanswered question of Raven and why his dark past has come back.
There are cracks in her own self-concept of who she is and who her parents were. And yes, you’ll be buying the third book in the series right away, just as I did. It’s a thrill packed romantic adventure that I can safely say is one of the very few books I stayed up to read.
May 16, 2025
Jessica’s has a vision that puts Raven at the center of two murders. He says he didn’t do it. Who’s right? This segment of the trilogy has enough twists to keep the reader engaged. A very riveting part 2.
February 13, 2024
ate it up
I gave the first book 5 stars, but I think I liked this one even more. I ate this one up in about two days!! (Pun ABSOLUTELY intended)
I gave the first book 5 stars, but I think I liked this one even more. I ate this one up in about two days!! (Pun ABSOLUTELY intended)
May 13, 2019
I read the first one and the second was a must
I absolutely loved both of these books. I love her descriptions of all the characters. I love the story. Not a vampire book fan but I'm s fan of this series. I can't wait for the next one!!
I absolutely loved both of these books. I love her descriptions of all the characters. I love the story. Not a vampire book fan but I'm s fan of this series. I can't wait for the next one!!
April 21, 2017
Disappointing
Firstly, the author switches the POV from character to character throughout the story which is jarring and makes the plot disjointed. Then the heroine, Jessica, takes certain actions that are not only despicable but don't seem true to her character. Clearly, Raven and Jessica are headed for more hard times in the next installment which I probably won't bother to read.
Firstly, the author switches the POV from character to character throughout the story which is jarring and makes the plot disjointed. Then the heroine, Jessica, takes certain actions that are not only despicable but don't seem true to her character. Clearly, Raven and Jessica are headed for more hard times in the next installment which I probably won't bother to read.
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