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Scruples #1-3
Predatory
*****These books were previously published as Finding Carly, Cassandra, and Fully Engulfed. I decided to combine them into a boxed set with a new cover. Some content has been updated as well.*****
Book One- Trouble seems to find Carly Bryson wherever she goes. Her dream of moving to California to begin a modeling career suddenly becomes a reality, but at what cost? Forces are working against her, sending her on a race against the clock to save everything she’s ever loved, including Logan Sanders.
Logan Sanders is strung up by his proverbial heels in an attempt to track down the woman of his dreams. A desperate hunt for Carly, summons the wolf inside him, forcing him to test his boundaries on a quest for love, answers and ultimately…revenge.
Book Two - Cassandra Blanchard is living a lie; hiding her pain behind laughter and ready made smiles. Sarcasm has become her coping mechanism for dealing with the abuse she suffered as a child. Until one night during work, a stranger darkens the door, stripping her of her defenses and laying her soul bare to his hungry gaze.
Malik Devain is on a mission to take out an entire family of shifters, and return home to Alaska before the week's end. But he hadn't counted on a sexy little blonde throwing a wrench in his plans. While her blood calls to the vampire within, her body controls the man in a tug of war of wills he's powerless to win.
Book Three - Utah Baines’s life is a living hell. Well, it would be, if he had a life. A heroic firefighter, Utah lost his life attempting to save the victims of a four story structure fire. Now his tormented spirit wanders aimlessly in search of ending his pain—and theirs. But his nightmare has only just begun. A serial killer has resurfaced, adding to the tortured screams that haunt Utah day and night. But when Utah makes a desperate attempt to call 911, everything changes. He crosses paths with the beautiful and alluring Michelle Collins. Now he must enlist her help without losing the only thing he has left—his heart.
Michelle Collins has always seen and felt things no one else could. A descendant of the Cherokee nation, Michelle carries the white buffalo totem, The Keeper of Souls, and works as a 911 dispatcher, using her gifts to help others. But nothing could prepare her for meeting the ghost of Utah Baines. He’s gorgeous, intriguing, and definitely not alive. Michelle can’t help but want him, even though her heart knows it could never be. When fate throws Utah and Michelle together to save a young girl’s life, they form a bond that just might prove stronger than death…
Book One- Trouble seems to find Carly Bryson wherever she goes. Her dream of moving to California to begin a modeling career suddenly becomes a reality, but at what cost? Forces are working against her, sending her on a race against the clock to save everything she’s ever loved, including Logan Sanders.
Logan Sanders is strung up by his proverbial heels in an attempt to track down the woman of his dreams. A desperate hunt for Carly, summons the wolf inside him, forcing him to test his boundaries on a quest for love, answers and ultimately…revenge.
Book Two - Cassandra Blanchard is living a lie; hiding her pain behind laughter and ready made smiles. Sarcasm has become her coping mechanism for dealing with the abuse she suffered as a child. Until one night during work, a stranger darkens the door, stripping her of her defenses and laying her soul bare to his hungry gaze.
Malik Devain is on a mission to take out an entire family of shifters, and return home to Alaska before the week's end. But he hadn't counted on a sexy little blonde throwing a wrench in his plans. While her blood calls to the vampire within, her body controls the man in a tug of war of wills he's powerless to win.
Book Three - Utah Baines’s life is a living hell. Well, it would be, if he had a life. A heroic firefighter, Utah lost his life attempting to save the victims of a four story structure fire. Now his tormented spirit wanders aimlessly in search of ending his pain—and theirs. But his nightmare has only just begun. A serial killer has resurfaced, adding to the tortured screams that haunt Utah day and night. But when Utah makes a desperate attempt to call 911, everything changes. He crosses paths with the beautiful and alluring Michelle Collins. Now he must enlist her help without losing the only thing he has left—his heart.
Michelle Collins has always seen and felt things no one else could. A descendant of the Cherokee nation, Michelle carries the white buffalo totem, The Keeper of Souls, and works as a 911 dispatcher, using her gifts to help others. But nothing could prepare her for meeting the ghost of Utah Baines. He’s gorgeous, intriguing, and definitely not alive. Michelle can’t help but want him, even though her heart knows it could never be. When fate throws Utah and Michelle together to save a young girl’s life, they form a bond that just might prove stronger than death…
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First published September 17, 2017
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Ditter Kellen
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September 21, 2017
WOW, the Trilogy ALL in one! This is an amazing Collection. Immerse yourself for hours in these three amazing stories with Strong Women and Alpha Males with the perfect amount touch of "Gentle" but mostly only for the women in their lives and the ones close to them.
FINDING CARLY:
Carly is a shifter story and Carly and Logan overcome surmountable odds to be together.
Love, Passion, Steam, Action a spunky heroine (Carly) and a Hunky, Strong, Loveable Hero (Logan). Logan is a different kind of Strong male lead in my opinion. He is possessive, but not overly so and there is no doubt about his love for Carly.
Carly returns to her hometown for a wedding. There she is reunited with her best friend Logan, who is discouraged to have been placed firmly in Carly's "Friend-zone". Little does he know that Carly is head-over-heels in love with him too but forces have worked behind Logan's back forcing Carly to keep him at arms-length.
Once again, when Carly is this close to giving in and taking a chance in staying with Logan, she is forced to flee her home town or hurt the ones she loves.
Logan will not let her go this time and sets out on an adventure to find her filled with action, intrigue and betrayal.
Can Carly and Logan fight the forces keeping them apart? Will they find their happily-ever-after? This is a must read. Book one of the Scruples series will leave you panting for book 2. Carly and Logan steam up the pages and make you yearn to find YOUR Logan (or Carly) *Sigh*
CASSANDRA: (This one is my favorite!! I LOVE me a Sexy, Beautiful, Alph-Male Vamp!!
OMGosh, Malik makes me melt. He's a hunky, smexy beautiful man. But he's not really a man, he's a vampire and was sent by his Uncle to track down Logan Sander's father (from Scruples one) and murder the whole family in an act of revenge.
But in walks Cassandra beautiful, outgoing, spunky Cassie. She hides her pain behind her outgoing persona and Malik instantly want protect her and keep her near. Cassandra distrusts men, suffering horrible sexual abuse as a child has made it impossible for her to enjoy a man's touch. But Malik makes her feel safe.
So much action going on in this story. From Malik's Uncle appearing to get the "job" done that Malik is unable to finish to a terrible "man" from Cassandra's past pursuing her. There is so much for Malik and Cassandra to overcome.
Are you ready to be overwhelmed with action, love, passion, betrayal, rebirth, awareness of ones own self-efficacy and worth? Cassandra has it all. I LOVE Malik.........dreamy, strong, sensitive, dark-haired blue-eyed dream come true.
FULLY ENGULFED:
Why would I EVER doubt her? I LOVE this series! I have to admit I'm not a big "spirit/ghost" person when it comes to reading and movies. But Ditter Kellen can win over even the most difficult of cases (which is not necessarily me)!
What would you do if as a 911 dispatcher you took a mysterious call and when you hung up there wasn't a trace of it? Michelle Collins experiences this not once but twice. She's tried to ignore the mysterious events that have peppered her past and the fact that she seems to be a ghost magnet.
Utah Baines is tortured. He's Alone, Painfully confused and bombarded with torturous pain and visions. Oh and he's also a ghost! Pulled to locations while weakened and overwhelmed with pain that he can't stop until he saves the person whom he is drawn to. For three years he's roamed the earth unseen with no one to talk to or care for. Until Michelle!
She can hear him; she can see him; she calms him; she makes all the pain go away. As the story unfolds the feelings between Michelle and Utah grow but what future is there for a ghost and human?
This is an amazing story with cameos from the characters in the prior stories (although you don't have to have read them for it to makes sense).
Passion, trust, intrigue all bring this story to a roaring climax that just like Utah, you won't see coming.
If you love Paranormal Romances, this is the trilogy for you. If you've yet to read a Paranormal Romance. This will get you hooked.
(Definitely for 18 and over) <3
FINDING CARLY:
Carly is a shifter story and Carly and Logan overcome surmountable odds to be together.
Love, Passion, Steam, Action a spunky heroine (Carly) and a Hunky, Strong, Loveable Hero (Logan). Logan is a different kind of Strong male lead in my opinion. He is possessive, but not overly so and there is no doubt about his love for Carly.
Carly returns to her hometown for a wedding. There she is reunited with her best friend Logan, who is discouraged to have been placed firmly in Carly's "Friend-zone". Little does he know that Carly is head-over-heels in love with him too but forces have worked behind Logan's back forcing Carly to keep him at arms-length.
Once again, when Carly is this close to giving in and taking a chance in staying with Logan, she is forced to flee her home town or hurt the ones she loves.
Logan will not let her go this time and sets out on an adventure to find her filled with action, intrigue and betrayal.
Can Carly and Logan fight the forces keeping them apart? Will they find their happily-ever-after? This is a must read. Book one of the Scruples series will leave you panting for book 2. Carly and Logan steam up the pages and make you yearn to find YOUR Logan (or Carly) *Sigh*
CASSANDRA: (This one is my favorite!! I LOVE me a Sexy, Beautiful, Alph-Male Vamp!!
OMGosh, Malik makes me melt. He's a hunky, smexy beautiful man. But he's not really a man, he's a vampire and was sent by his Uncle to track down Logan Sander's father (from Scruples one) and murder the whole family in an act of revenge.
But in walks Cassandra beautiful, outgoing, spunky Cassie. She hides her pain behind her outgoing persona and Malik instantly want protect her and keep her near. Cassandra distrusts men, suffering horrible sexual abuse as a child has made it impossible for her to enjoy a man's touch. But Malik makes her feel safe.
So much action going on in this story. From Malik's Uncle appearing to get the "job" done that Malik is unable to finish to a terrible "man" from Cassandra's past pursuing her. There is so much for Malik and Cassandra to overcome.
Are you ready to be overwhelmed with action, love, passion, betrayal, rebirth, awareness of ones own self-efficacy and worth? Cassandra has it all. I LOVE Malik.........dreamy, strong, sensitive, dark-haired blue-eyed dream come true.
FULLY ENGULFED:
Why would I EVER doubt her? I LOVE this series! I have to admit I'm not a big "spirit/ghost" person when it comes to reading and movies. But Ditter Kellen can win over even the most difficult of cases (which is not necessarily me)!
What would you do if as a 911 dispatcher you took a mysterious call and when you hung up there wasn't a trace of it? Michelle Collins experiences this not once but twice. She's tried to ignore the mysterious events that have peppered her past and the fact that she seems to be a ghost magnet.
Utah Baines is tortured. He's Alone, Painfully confused and bombarded with torturous pain and visions. Oh and he's also a ghost! Pulled to locations while weakened and overwhelmed with pain that he can't stop until he saves the person whom he is drawn to. For three years he's roamed the earth unseen with no one to talk to or care for. Until Michelle!
She can hear him; she can see him; she calms him; she makes all the pain go away. As the story unfolds the feelings between Michelle and Utah grow but what future is there for a ghost and human?
This is an amazing story with cameos from the characters in the prior stories (although you don't have to have read them for it to makes sense).
Passion, trust, intrigue all bring this story to a roaring climax that just like Utah, you won't see coming.
If you love Paranormal Romances, this is the trilogy for you. If you've yet to read a Paranormal Romance. This will get you hooked.
(Definitely for 18 and over) <3
September 20, 2017
Predatory is a paranormal buffet for all those who love the world of the Paranormal.
Three great stories, each being delivered with suspense, intrigue , mystery and sizzling lovin that will curb any romance reader within. Lots of twists and turns that will keep you captivated wandering the who, why , where and wth !
Each story is Filled with the world of mystery , I really enjoyed all the characters penned in each story. Each having their own traits, flaws and mysteries but all intriguing non the less.
Unique creatures, kick axx familiars, and array of different species entwined well within , including a solid plot that will have you friskily reading till the end.
A giggle or two thrown in for all those who love a laugh or two for sure. Ditter has not left out the humour within these stories.
The story lines are fast paced and will keep you glued to every word and every event. The suspense had me hanging on the edge many a times and on the edge of my seat . The romance swooning like a teenager in love for the first time lol
Ditter Kellen has given us a three paranormal romances with steamy lovin, a well penned story and likeable characters and also ones that you would happily burn at the stake. @@@
Smooth plots , crisp dialogues - if it was a hamburger Id say you got the lot !!
Captivating, Un putdownable and downright delightful !
Three great stories, each being delivered with suspense, intrigue , mystery and sizzling lovin that will curb any romance reader within. Lots of twists and turns that will keep you captivated wandering the who, why , where and wth !
Each story is Filled with the world of mystery , I really enjoyed all the characters penned in each story. Each having their own traits, flaws and mysteries but all intriguing non the less.
Unique creatures, kick axx familiars, and array of different species entwined well within , including a solid plot that will have you friskily reading till the end.
A giggle or two thrown in for all those who love a laugh or two for sure. Ditter has not left out the humour within these stories.
The story lines are fast paced and will keep you glued to every word and every event. The suspense had me hanging on the edge many a times and on the edge of my seat . The romance swooning like a teenager in love for the first time lol
Ditter Kellen has given us a three paranormal romances with steamy lovin, a well penned story and likeable characters and also ones that you would happily burn at the stake. @@@
Smooth plots , crisp dialogues - if it was a hamburger Id say you got the lot !!
Captivating, Un putdownable and downright delightful !
September 20, 2017
sLogan, Malik, and Utah
ByRomance Addicton September 19, 2017
Format: Kindle Edition
Shifters, vampires, ghosts oh my. With that being said the Predatory series has all three and in that order. In the first book you meet Carly and Logan. Carly has dreams to be a model and Logan is the hunky shifter who has always loved Carly. Some adventuring happens for the couple and there is a evil rat bastard. In the second book we are reintroduced to Cassandra Carly's best friend and Malik the sexy vampire from Alaska. They have a bit of a mystery to solve. And yes you guessed it they have their own evil rat bastard. Then there is the final couple Michelle and Utah. They have mystery and betrayal to deal with. This is a series that I really recommend reading it in order. Too much happens in the books that are all tied together. I do not recommend these books for the under 18 crowd.
ByRomance Addicton September 19, 2017
Format: Kindle Edition
Shifters, vampires, ghosts oh my. With that being said the Predatory series has all three and in that order. In the first book you meet Carly and Logan. Carly has dreams to be a model and Logan is the hunky shifter who has always loved Carly. Some adventuring happens for the couple and there is a evil rat bastard. In the second book we are reintroduced to Cassandra Carly's best friend and Malik the sexy vampire from Alaska. They have a bit of a mystery to solve. And yes you guessed it they have their own evil rat bastard. Then there is the final couple Michelle and Utah. They have mystery and betrayal to deal with. This is a series that I really recommend reading it in order. Too much happens in the books that are all tied together. I do not recommend these books for the under 18 crowd.
September 18, 2017
Awesome trilogy
These books are so good, but all Ditters books are awesome. I won't tell to ruin it but her stories are so awesome just like she is. I hope you read this Trilogy because you will love it and you will ask for more.
These books are so good, but all Ditters books are awesome. I won't tell to ruin it but her stories are so awesome just like she is. I hope you read this Trilogy because you will love it and you will ask for more.
September 19, 2017
This is A MUST READ!!!
I love this trilogy!! All three books are my favs from Ditter.... who am I kidding I love all of Ditter's books! If you are looking for a paranormal read this is your trilogy I love all the characters but I have a soft spot for Utah.
I love this trilogy!! All three books are my favs from Ditter.... who am I kidding I love all of Ditter's books! If you are looking for a paranormal read this is your trilogy I love all the characters but I have a soft spot for Utah.
September 20, 2017
Wowza a total must read reviewed by Roxanne
Wolves vampires and shifters oh my. The sexy ass men with their hot vixens are out of this world. I love everything about this series. It's freaking spectacular.
Wolves vampires and shifters oh my. The sexy ass men with their hot vixens are out of this world. I love everything about this series. It's freaking spectacular.
September 21, 2017
as always amazing this series has it all you fall in love with each character from start to finish!!!!
July 27, 2018
Awesome read!
Loved it! So much action and twist and turns. The passion and love is so amazing. I couldn’t put it down. It had me from beginning to the end. Loved it!
Loved it! So much action and twist and turns. The passion and love is so amazing. I couldn’t put it down. It had me from beginning to the end. Loved it!
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