The Lunar Secret

The Ayla St. John Chronicles #3

by C.J. Pinard

Book 3 in The Ayla St. John Chronicles.

With her quest for revenge mapped out, Ayla St. John persuades the irresistible vampire Kellan to accompany her to where her target is hiding. However, the incident, and what follows after, goes horribly wrong for both Ayla and Kellan.

As her connection with Kellan heats up to scorching levels, she realizes it’s time she finds out what the elusive vampire is hiding. What she eventually learns about his horrific past will shake the very foundation of everything she thought she knew about him and his association with Linden.

After a video goes viral that exposes the supernatural, she's forced to meet Linden in the flesh. But will the hunter become the hunted?


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239 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 12, 2018

About the author

C.J. is a USA Today bestselling author living in Colorado but wishes she was someplace warmer. She loves the SF 49ers and has a weakness for expensive shoes. She’s the author of over 40 novels and short stories that contain both fantasy and paranormal romance with kickass heroines and strong alphas. Having recently retired from a twenty-year career in federal law enforcement, she's looking forward to the next chapter in life.

She can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and on her website, cjpinard.com.

You can also find billionaire romance under her pen, Carolyn Delaney.

Reading order:

URBAN FANTASY/ROMANCE:
Enchanted Immortals 1
Enchanted Immortals 2: The Vortex
Enchanted Immortals 3: The Vampyre
Enchanted Immortals 4: The Vixen
BSI: Bureau of Supernatural Investigation
Enchanted Immortals Box Set: 4 Books + Novella

PARANORMAL ROMANCE:
Unscathed (A paranormal romance novel with Tim O'Rourke)

Soul Rebel (Death's Kiss #1) FREE
Soul Redemption (Death's Kiss #2)
Soul Release (Death's Kiss #3)
Kovah: Soul Seeker (A Death's Kiss Novel #4)

Lotus (Daughter of Darkness) Lotus's Journey Part I FREE
Watcher (Daughter of Darkness) Lotus's Journey, Part II
Guardian (Daughter of Darkness) Lotus's Journey, Part III

The Lunar Effect (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #1) FREE
The Lunar Curse (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #2)
The Lunar Secret (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #3)
The Lunar Magic (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #4)
The Lunar Promise (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #5)
The Lunar Light (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #6)

Viper (Nighthawks MC #1)
Shadow (Nighthawks MC #2)
Phoenix (Nighthawks MC #3)
Venom (Nighthawks MC #4)
Face (Nighthawks MC #5)

REVERSE HAREM FANTASY:
Four Princes (Rothhaven Trilogy, #1)
Four Kings (Rothhaven Trilogy, #2)
Four Heirs (Rothhaven Trilogy, #3)

CONTEMPORARY/MILITARY ROMANCE
Duty & Desire Series:
Patriotic Duty
Tour of Duty
Boots Beneath My Bed
Playing the Field

Imperfect Heroes Series:
Antihero
Above Protection
Beneath Broken
Beyond Love

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Reviews

[Kimberly Wade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally, getting my hands on the third book was heaven. But, now it ended on a cliff hanger. Ughhh!!! Kellen.....my vampire boyfriend. I absolutely live them together. They are witty and smoldering hot as a couple. Ryder was ok for a first love, but Kellen....Ayla is badass and this will kill me if it goes the way she thinks in her dream. I won’t read anymore:( Great series so far.

[DS_Promotions · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 picks up where book 2 finishes and starts with a Bang, I am glad to say that once again all is right with the world because in book 2 I actually hated Vampires…. Which really surprised me with the feelings CJ evoked. But thankfully all has been righted and Vampires are once again top of my Paranormal favourites (that alongside with Wolves).
Ayla Is such a sassy, independent character and I love the way she baits Kellan with her comments, she is head strong and if she says she will seek vengeance that’s exactly what she does (not giving away spoilers) but I might have fist pumped at a certain scene.
I loved every minute of this book, it made me laugh out loud at some scenes, give fist pumps when she achieved what she set her mind to accomplish and I loved the chemistry between Ayla and Kellan. Having said that I didn’t think I would like to see her without Ryder but together they actually compliment each other.
Beware this ends on a cliffy, which I actually love and cant wait for the next book in the series!
5 stars for this Amazing Paranormal series

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story continues in book 3

So read these in order because there isn't enough refresher to connect the dots and honestly I prefer that when reading a series. The point being why read the series if one book will explain everything? So Ayla keeps having her premonitions and is officially dating Kellan. Anniversary of her brother's death and birthday comes and goes. Some proofreading errors. Story continues but it seems stagnant and there are only minor excitements that move the story along. Also the mention of killing her abusive alpha wolf father is not mentioned. It seems the story may end once she has completed her vampire vendetta. Curious to see where this goes. And yes Ayla owns her immaturity but it does get tiring.

[Heather Carver · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! For some reason I thought this series was a trilogy and I was shocked at the end when I found out it isn’t!! But that’s good because I love Ayla!

With every book I fall more in love with these characters! I really fell for Kellan this book! (CJ do not rip my heart out.)

Beckett and Sanja make quite a few appearances in this book which I loved. They are both amazing people and I want to see them get their HEA also!!!

I can’t wait for the next book so I can find out what happens next!! I recommend this series to anyone who likes paranormal!! You must start with book one The Lunar Effect!!

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was ready for when this one came and jump in. This one centers around Ayla with Kellen. Things heat up also so watch those hands. As she goes after her target other secrets will come out. This author will give us a few shake ups also with the drama rising in levels you did not think. She also knows how to captivate us with this series but also keep us on edge. She will also kidnap us with a good trap too one we willing fall into.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this series! This one is a cliffhanger..........!!! Ayla is learning who she is and she is a badass! In this book, we learn more about Kellen's past as he and Ayla's romance heats up to scorching levels. I can't wait for book 4 to see what the heck happens when Alya finds Kellen. If you love vampires and wolves you need to get this series- it is unique.

[Pamela Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Another great story, I am so in love with Kellan but sadly I am finding Ayla becoming more and more self absorbed with such a high opinion of herself, very immature and doesn’t care about the danger she puts those close to her in. I hope she starts to improve soon as I am liking her less and less.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

I am enjoying this series very much. It is a little annoying though that after five years Ayla is still so immature. The cliffhanger will drive me crazy waiting on the next book to come out.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

The lunar secret

I thought this was the last book in the series and didn’t realize until I was like the 75% mark that I realized there was no way to tie up everything before the ending.. I’m happy Kellan and Ayla finally got together. I cannot wait to see what happens

[Sheila Osmond · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started this series a week ago and could not put it down. One after another it’s become a craving. Needing to know what happens with every turn of the page! CJ has come up with another fantastic series! Can’t wait to read more.

[Magdalena · Rating 2 out of 5]

Made it to chapter 22 then decided to cut my losses. The writing was just not good.

[Lori Garside · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy fast-paced, page-turning, dance in the moonlight. Ayla is in her groove and on the prowl - both for the vampire who killed her brother and his henchmen, but also for her vampie lover, Kellan. This one ends in a cliffie, of course, so Ms. Pinard's Lunar Magic - book 4 - can't be out soon enough for me. What I like best about this series is the way all the different supes mix together. There are gay and straight couples, inter-supernatural couples, and a werewolf who got a human pregnant (but they're minor characters that we'll find out more about somewhere down the line).

I'll be waiting with baited breath to find out whether or not Ayla finally turns Linden to dust.