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The Masks #4
Poker Face
Caity’s been stolen for what she can do.
Can Eric save her before she’s turned into one of the slaves she was trying to rescue?
Her involvement with the FBI has attracted the unwanted attention of Santiago Gomez, a rich casino owner who intends to use Caity’s talent to further his own business.
Eric knew Caity didn't want to break up with him; her scribbled note left on his bed gave him a snippet of the truth she'd been hiding. Still reeling from his brush with death, Eric throws himself into searching for his girlfriend.
With help from a rogue FBI agent, Eric follows a tenuous lead to Las Vegas, not caring that his rescue attempt could bring him face-to-face with the same man who wants him dead as well.
While Caity fights to survive the horrors of her slavery, Eric is thrust into a dangerous world that could cost him his life, along with Caity's.
This explosive ending to the Masks series is packed with gripping tension and a nail-biting conclusion that you won’t see coming.
Get it now and journey with Eric as he tries to rescue Caity from the darkest force she’s ever faced.
The Masks Series:
All books available now...
True Colors — Two Faced — Snake Eyes — Poker Face
Can Eric save her before she’s turned into one of the slaves she was trying to rescue?
Her involvement with the FBI has attracted the unwanted attention of Santiago Gomez, a rich casino owner who intends to use Caity’s talent to further his own business.
Eric knew Caity didn't want to break up with him; her scribbled note left on his bed gave him a snippet of the truth she'd been hiding. Still reeling from his brush with death, Eric throws himself into searching for his girlfriend.
With help from a rogue FBI agent, Eric follows a tenuous lead to Las Vegas, not caring that his rescue attempt could bring him face-to-face with the same man who wants him dead as well.
While Caity fights to survive the horrors of her slavery, Eric is thrust into a dangerous world that could cost him his life, along with Caity's.
This explosive ending to the Masks series is packed with gripping tension and a nail-biting conclusion that you won’t see coming.
Get it now and journey with Eric as he tries to rescue Caity from the darkest force she’s ever faced.
The Masks Series:
All books available now...
True Colors — Two Faced — Snake Eyes — Poker Face
- GenresFantasyRomanceParanormal
374 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2015
31 people are currently reading
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About the author
Melissa Pearl
71 books854 followersMelissa Pearl was born in Auckland, New Zealand, but has spent much of her life abroad, living in countries such as Jordan, Cyprus and Pakistan... not to mention a nine month road trip around North America with her husband. "Best. Year. Ever!!" She is a trained elementary teacher, but writing is her passion. Since becoming a full time mother she has had the opportunity to pursue this dream and her debut novel hit the internet in November 2011. Since then she has continued to produce a steady stream of books, ranging in genres from Fantasy to Romantic Suspense to Contemporary Romance. She loves the variety.
"I am passionate about writing. It stirs a fire in my soul that I never knew I had. I want to be the best writer I can possibly be and transport my readers into another world where they can laugh, cry and fall in love."
Melissa Pearl is a Forever Love Publishing author. If you'd like to download their Starter Library (3 books for FREE), then you can copy and paste this link into your Internet browser: http://bit.ly/FLP_Library
"I am passionate about writing. It stirs a fire in my soul that I never knew I had. I want to be the best writer I can possibly be and transport my readers into another world where they can laugh, cry and fall in love."
Melissa Pearl is a Forever Love Publishing author. If you'd like to download their Starter Library (3 books for FREE), then you can copy and paste this link into your Internet browser: http://bit.ly/FLP_Library
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February 24, 2015
Writing this book was a very emotional experience for me. Some of the research I had to do was pretty harrowing, because I know that slavery is a very real thing in the world today. It's heart breaking when you really let yourself think about it.
In saying that, being able to write the conclusion to Caity and Eric's journey was a total privilege. I have loved working with these characters and watching them grow. I'm really happy with how the last book came together. I hope you can enjoy the conclusion to this exciting series.
In saying that, being able to write the conclusion to Caity and Eric's journey was a total privilege. I have loved working with these characters and watching them grow. I'm really happy with how the last book came together. I hope you can enjoy the conclusion to this exciting series.
December 22, 2018
This book killed me!! Full review to come soon!
3.5 stars!
3.5 stars!
February 17, 2015
What can I say but wow! Melissa never fails to amaze me with the depths in which she can draw her readers into a story, and this final installment of The Masks Series is certainly no exception. There's suspense, intrigue, action, romance, heroism and so much more, which has been rampant throughout the entire story thus far. Melissa is definitely one of my favorite authors, and while I hate to see another wonderful series come to a close (I could read about Eric and Caity forever!!), this is certain a truly awesome way to finish their tale.
If I'm ever allowed to give more than 5 stars on something, this will be the first one I turn to! =)
If I'm ever allowed to give more than 5 stars on something, this will be the first one I turn to! =)
May 25, 2015
4.5 stars
Poker Face is the final book in Melissa Pearl's Mask Series. The series starts out with Caitlyn as a fairly innocent high school senior in True Colors. But by Poker Face, Caity has been through hell more than once and is now fighting for her life.
At the end of Snake Eyes, Caity finds that she as been kidnapped. Poker Face begins as Caity realizes she has been sold to Santiago for the use of her power. She is in Las Vegas to help with security for Santiago's casino, Palacio del Diablo, in addition to helping he and his nephew, Bruno, cheat in high stakes poker games. Caity wants to refuse to use her power, but Santiago threatens to hand her over to Bruno if she fails at her job. Bruno's lascivious grins make Caity's stomach turn, so she does all she can to please Santiago.
Meanwhile, Eric is grieving the loss of his grandfather and stunned at the reappearance of his father. He also is dumbfounded at Caity's disappearance and turns to Dale and Nicole to help him figure out what happened to her. They go to Detective Sullivan of the LAPD who had helped them before. He eventually figures out that Quella's father, Diego Mendez, was wanted for human trafficking. Eric and Detective Sullivan assume the worst - that Caity has been sold and they have no idea where she could be.
The rest of the book continues back and forth between Eric and Caity. Caity is trying to keep it together working for Santiago, fending off Bruno's advances, and resigning herself to the fact the no one knows where she is and could not possibly be looking for her. Eric and his father get a big breaking in looking for Caity, but going to Las Vegas means they could be walking right into Lucian Marchant's hands.
There is a lot of action in Poker Face! Poor Caity gets pretty beat up when she makes some foolish decisions. Eric is headstrong and lets his emotions dictate his actions...which gets him into trouble. This really annoyed me about Eric because I could see exactly what his behavior would lead to! But a book needs drama, right? I won't give away the ending, but I will say I'm a bit ambivalent about it. It seems as though it was inevitable, so I will say the ending was fitting to the story.
Great job on a wonderful series, Melissa Pearl! I enjoyed it from beginning to end!
Poker Face is the final book in Melissa Pearl's Mask Series. The series starts out with Caitlyn as a fairly innocent high school senior in True Colors. But by Poker Face, Caity has been through hell more than once and is now fighting for her life.
At the end of Snake Eyes, Caity finds that she as been kidnapped. Poker Face begins as Caity realizes she has been sold to Santiago for the use of her power. She is in Las Vegas to help with security for Santiago's casino, Palacio del Diablo, in addition to helping he and his nephew, Bruno, cheat in high stakes poker games. Caity wants to refuse to use her power, but Santiago threatens to hand her over to Bruno if she fails at her job. Bruno's lascivious grins make Caity's stomach turn, so she does all she can to please Santiago.
Meanwhile, Eric is grieving the loss of his grandfather and stunned at the reappearance of his father. He also is dumbfounded at Caity's disappearance and turns to Dale and Nicole to help him figure out what happened to her. They go to Detective Sullivan of the LAPD who had helped them before. He eventually figures out that Quella's father, Diego Mendez, was wanted for human trafficking. Eric and Detective Sullivan assume the worst - that Caity has been sold and they have no idea where she could be.
The rest of the book continues back and forth between Eric and Caity. Caity is trying to keep it together working for Santiago, fending off Bruno's advances, and resigning herself to the fact the no one knows where she is and could not possibly be looking for her. Eric and his father get a big breaking in looking for Caity, but going to Las Vegas means they could be walking right into Lucian Marchant's hands.
There is a lot of action in Poker Face! Poor Caity gets pretty beat up when she makes some foolish decisions. Eric is headstrong and lets his emotions dictate his actions...which gets him into trouble. This really annoyed me about Eric because I could see exactly what his behavior would lead to! But a book needs drama, right? I won't give away the ending, but I will say I'm a bit ambivalent about it. It seems as though it was inevitable, so I will say the ending was fitting to the story.
Great job on a wonderful series, Melissa Pearl! I enjoyed it from beginning to end!
February 25, 2015
Such a thrilling and an almost heartbreaking ending!
Wow! Such a thrilling and an almost heartbreaking ending, but Melissa Pearl pulls it off once again, bringing readers through another great ending to a fantastic series! Poor Caity and Eric, everything for them has just kept getting worse and worse, especially after that end in Snake Eyes. I seriously kept thinking "How is Melissa Pearl going to fix this?!" and "She needs to fix this!" and “Oh! She better not leave them like this!"
Caity is separated from Eric, when she was enlisted against her will by Agent Kaplan in an undercover operation. Things went wrong at the end of said operation and now she is sold and hidden away to be left alone in the place where sins abound and masks are worn daily for acts of violence corruption and deceit all conducted without remorse or guilt. All the while Eric is left with a deep sense of sadness, longing and guilt that he pushes away in order to put forth all his efforts into find his girl. Eric just knows that Caity is in trouble and will do anything even risking his own life if need be, to get to her and bring her back safely. However, when help is offered will Eric be wise enough to take even if it’s from a person he has grown to hate? And will Caity be able to last and use her gift wisely enough to last in a place where men care for nothing but money and power?
Overall this book was frustratingly fantastic! I mean I just knew Melissa would do right by her readers and give Caity and Eric their HEA of sorts, but I just couldn't see it while reading this book. So a reader will just have to endure the great book to see if Caity and Eric do get their HEA. Cause honestly I wasn’t sure it could happen, but I will hint at the fact that Melissa, went with a more realistic ending and not a fictitious way out. Which I applaud, since I sooo hate it when authors force a happy fake ending that's a bit unbelievable, so rest assured Caity and Eric do get an ending weather its happy or not? You’ll just have to read it, to see it.
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Wow! Such a thrilling and an almost heartbreaking ending, but Melissa Pearl pulls it off once again, bringing readers through another great ending to a fantastic series! Poor Caity and Eric, everything for them has just kept getting worse and worse, especially after that end in Snake Eyes. I seriously kept thinking "How is Melissa Pearl going to fix this?!" and "She needs to fix this!" and “Oh! She better not leave them like this!"
Caity is separated from Eric, when she was enlisted against her will by Agent Kaplan in an undercover operation. Things went wrong at the end of said operation and now she is sold and hidden away to be left alone in the place where sins abound and masks are worn daily for acts of violence corruption and deceit all conducted without remorse or guilt. All the while Eric is left with a deep sense of sadness, longing and guilt that he pushes away in order to put forth all his efforts into find his girl. Eric just knows that Caity is in trouble and will do anything even risking his own life if need be, to get to her and bring her back safely. However, when help is offered will Eric be wise enough to take even if it’s from a person he has grown to hate? And will Caity be able to last and use her gift wisely enough to last in a place where men care for nothing but money and power?
Overall this book was frustratingly fantastic! I mean I just knew Melissa would do right by her readers and give Caity and Eric their HEA of sorts, but I just couldn't see it while reading this book. So a reader will just have to endure the great book to see if Caity and Eric do get their HEA. Cause honestly I wasn’t sure it could happen, but I will hint at the fact that Melissa, went with a more realistic ending and not a fictitious way out. Which I applaud, since I sooo hate it when authors force a happy fake ending that's a bit unbelievable, so rest assured Caity and Eric do get an ending weather its happy or not? You’ll just have to read it, to see it.
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February 12, 2015
I received and advance copy in exchange of an honest review...
As the book is not released yet, I don't really want to spoil it for everyone so I'll try to make this review short...
For someone who's not really into New Adult Romance, Melissa Pearl has shown me a new faced of this genre with her fabulous writing. This series, especially this last book in the series will take you to a new world not only with Caity's Power but it lets you see how this world is not all bed and roses and will make you thing what might be happening behind the scenes.
Melissa Pearl did a wonderful job in writing a page turner, breath catching, heart pounding suspense with this book. It's been a while since I was able to hold a book that will make me awake from 12am until three in the morning because I can't stop turning the page until I finally know what will happened. She will take you to a journey with her characters that will make you see how beautiful your life is despite the ups and down that you might be going through.
The best part of this novel and for me it is also what sets it apart to other novel of this genre was the way the author wrote the ending for the characters. I wouldn't want to spoil it for you but for me, there is no better way to end it than the way she did. It's more realistic, more believable, more easy to relate to. It truth, I spent a couple of minutes thinking whether I liked how it ended but after flashing back to everything that happened it the series, I just have to commend Melissa Pearl for writing and ending it, the way it did.
The romance, the suspense, that gut wrenching thrill of this adventure with Eric and Caity, there's just no word to describe it... you have to read the book yourself and experience the ride to feel how it felt. I was so immerse into the story that it didn't not feel like I was reading it, it felt like was there, being an spectator as each page unfolds it all.
This book had me totally, and definitely in love with the craft that is the writings of Melissa Pearl!
As the book is not released yet, I don't really want to spoil it for everyone so I'll try to make this review short...
For someone who's not really into New Adult Romance, Melissa Pearl has shown me a new faced of this genre with her fabulous writing. This series, especially this last book in the series will take you to a new world not only with Caity's Power but it lets you see how this world is not all bed and roses and will make you thing what might be happening behind the scenes.
Melissa Pearl did a wonderful job in writing a page turner, breath catching, heart pounding suspense with this book. It's been a while since I was able to hold a book that will make me awake from 12am until three in the morning because I can't stop turning the page until I finally know what will happened. She will take you to a journey with her characters that will make you see how beautiful your life is despite the ups and down that you might be going through.
The best part of this novel and for me it is also what sets it apart to other novel of this genre was the way the author wrote the ending for the characters. I wouldn't want to spoil it for you but for me, there is no better way to end it than the way she did. It's more realistic, more believable, more easy to relate to. It truth, I spent a couple of minutes thinking whether I liked how it ended but after flashing back to everything that happened it the series, I just have to commend Melissa Pearl for writing and ending it, the way it did.
The romance, the suspense, that gut wrenching thrill of this adventure with Eric and Caity, there's just no word to describe it... you have to read the book yourself and experience the ride to feel how it felt. I was so immerse into the story that it didn't not feel like I was reading it, it felt like was there, being an spectator as each page unfolds it all.
This book had me totally, and definitely in love with the craft that is the writings of Melissa Pearl!
April 9, 2015
A good end to this series!
I liked this final chapter of Caity and Eric’s story the most. The story picks up right where the last book left off. It and moves quickly through events as Caity is wakes up after being kidnapped and sold to a wealthy casino owner who wishes to use her sight. Meanwhile Eric desperately tries to work out where Caity has disappeared to and how he can find her. I really liked the way this book was straight into all the exciting action – there wasn’t a really slow period as there was with the previous book. I also liked the way the story allowed me to see more of Eric and Caity’s true characters come out as they were put to the test while suffering through extreme circumstances. Their love for each other was sweet, strong, and inspirational in how it motivated them to do anything to guarantee the others safety and happiness. As I was reading I though the story was going to be a bit predictable, but I was surprised by several plot twists and surprises I didn’t see coming. The way the book ended was one. I definitely wasn’t expecting that kind of happily ever after (you’ll have to read it if you want to know).
Overall, this was a great read and a good conclusion to the Masks series. I’d recommend picking up this book and the rest of the series if you’re looking for a good (mature) young adult romantic suspense story with some paranormal elements to it. It’s been a fun ride and I’ll be looking forward to reading what Melissa Pearl comes up with next.
I liked this final chapter of Caity and Eric’s story the most. The story picks up right where the last book left off. It and moves quickly through events as Caity is wakes up after being kidnapped and sold to a wealthy casino owner who wishes to use her sight. Meanwhile Eric desperately tries to work out where Caity has disappeared to and how he can find her. I really liked the way this book was straight into all the exciting action – there wasn’t a really slow period as there was with the previous book. I also liked the way the story allowed me to see more of Eric and Caity’s true characters come out as they were put to the test while suffering through extreme circumstances. Their love for each other was sweet, strong, and inspirational in how it motivated them to do anything to guarantee the others safety and happiness. As I was reading I though the story was going to be a bit predictable, but I was surprised by several plot twists and surprises I didn’t see coming. The way the book ended was one. I definitely wasn’t expecting that kind of happily ever after (you’ll have to read it if you want to know).
Overall, this was a great read and a good conclusion to the Masks series. I’d recommend picking up this book and the rest of the series if you’re looking for a good (mature) young adult romantic suspense story with some paranormal elements to it. It’s been a fun ride and I’ll be looking forward to reading what Melissa Pearl comes up with next.
February 28, 2015
What Can I say about this book. It is truly hard without revealing things that can spoil the read for you. This has to be the best book I have read in a while. Not that I expected anything less from Mellisa Pearl. she has a true gift for writing an amazing story. And this book is no different. This unfortunately is the last book of this series, and I am truly sad that this is the end for Eric and Caity. they were amazing charters. It almost killed me in the last book when the mob guy killed Gramps, but even though Eric was heartbroken he had one thing on his mind. Get to Caity and save her. I was so pissed at Kaplin that witch, for what she has put them through. In this book Caity finds out Who she can truly trust and is surprised at who helps Eric find her. Thank God for Eric's father and the Rouge FBI agent who I think has feeling for Caity, and helps anyway knowing she is totally committed to Eric. I loved this book and how she ended it. I believe this series would make a wonderful movie and then a TV series.
I hope you enjoy this book as Much as I did.
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I hope you enjoy this book as Much as I did.
If you do like this book, please consider leaving a review.
The Authors really like it when you do, they value your opinions too.
February 27, 2015
I received this book from Mark My Words Book Publicity in return for a fair and honest review.
This is the dramatic conclusion to the Masks series and we are still with Eric and Caity as they try to stay alive.
This story has drawn me in from the very first book and this one is no different... except that it is darker and more harrowing than the first. Each of these books has been horrible in its own way but this one seems very raw as it is about slavery, being sold and everything that can happen to you once you can no longer claim your body as your own. There is a depth to the writing that says Melissa Pearl certainly did her research for this book, however terrible that may have been. What it also means is that this is a page-turner. You simply have to carry on reading until you have reached the very end, there's just no way you can leave it partway through.
It is fast-paced and well-written, full of action and suspense with menacing characters and other characters who are simply trying to survive.
I have loved this whole series, not a single book has dropped the ball. Highly recommended for all.
This is the dramatic conclusion to the Masks series and we are still with Eric and Caity as they try to stay alive.
This story has drawn me in from the very first book and this one is no different... except that it is darker and more harrowing than the first. Each of these books has been horrible in its own way but this one seems very raw as it is about slavery, being sold and everything that can happen to you once you can no longer claim your body as your own. There is a depth to the writing that says Melissa Pearl certainly did her research for this book, however terrible that may have been. What it also means is that this is a page-turner. You simply have to carry on reading until you have reached the very end, there's just no way you can leave it partway through.
It is fast-paced and well-written, full of action and suspense with menacing characters and other characters who are simply trying to survive.
I have loved this whole series, not a single book has dropped the ball. Highly recommended for all.
March 11, 2015
Picking up where the last book ended, Caity has been sold and Eric has mafia guys after him.
Their lives take a spiralling downfall into the pits of the most disgusting men on the planet. Caity will do anything to get away, Eric will do anything to get Caity back.
As a fan of this entire series, I have to say that the series ending wasn't resolute enough for me. (And it was kind of depressing!) having said that, there will always be that little bit of hope that Melissa pearl will pick up a pen (or laptop, computer, crayons!) and write another Caity and Eric book. I know there are no plans to, and as a fellow author myself, I know what it's like to be done with a particular story. But please, please, please, Melissa- give me more! I just love their story so much. They're probably my most favourite literary couple. They know they belong together, but have realistic ups and downs like real couples.
I'm not above begging.
As always with this series, the action is constant, but without overpowering the story.
Also, if agent Rhodes was a real person, I'd be asking for his phone number.
Their lives take a spiralling downfall into the pits of the most disgusting men on the planet. Caity will do anything to get away, Eric will do anything to get Caity back.
As a fan of this entire series, I have to say that the series ending wasn't resolute enough for me. (And it was kind of depressing!) having said that, there will always be that little bit of hope that Melissa pearl will pick up a pen (or laptop, computer, crayons!) and write another Caity and Eric book. I know there are no plans to, and as a fellow author myself, I know what it's like to be done with a particular story. But please, please, please, Melissa- give me more! I just love their story so much. They're probably my most favourite literary couple. They know they belong together, but have realistic ups and downs like real couples.
I'm not above begging.
As always with this series, the action is constant, but without overpowering the story.
Also, if agent Rhodes was a real person, I'd be asking for his phone number.
February 22, 2015
FBI Agent Kaplan's actions in Snake Eyes have put Caitlyn directly in sights and lives of human traffickers. Caitlyn is sold to one of these men who hope to use her gift to his advantage. The time in his possession is harrowing and a less strong woman would not have survived the ordeal. Her gift of being able to read people's true emotions helps in her quest for survival and escape.
Crossing these men is dangerous and life changing. Caitlyn's time captured is harrowing and disturbing and not for those of a nervous disposition. It is scary that in the modern, civilised world that buying and selling human beings is happening. I applaud Melissa Pearl for tackling this subject head on and in an unique way.
This was action packed from the first word to its chilling conclusion. There were a number of times that I had to stop and brace myself for the brutal attacks that the characters had to endure. A hard hitting read with the balance between the action and exploring the character's feelings spot on.
Crossing these men is dangerous and life changing. Caitlyn's time captured is harrowing and disturbing and not for those of a nervous disposition. It is scary that in the modern, civilised world that buying and selling human beings is happening. I applaud Melissa Pearl for tackling this subject head on and in an unique way.
This was action packed from the first word to its chilling conclusion. There were a number of times that I had to stop and brace myself for the brutal attacks that the characters had to endure. A hard hitting read with the balance between the action and exploring the character's feelings spot on.
March 16, 2015
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BOOK RATING: 4.75 Stars
SERIES RATING: 4.75 Stars
REVIEW: THE WHOLE DAMN SERIES WAS ENJOYABLE but the last two (Snake Eyes & Poker Face) were crazy good. At first I sat there listing everything I felt we didn't find out about or things that I would change. But remembered that it was the authors damn prerogative to end the book any way she damn wanted. If she had ended it the way I originally wanted, readers would have been upset because it would have been less realistic. Not much was realistic as it was (except for human trafficking), but all of my changes would have made it worse. For example... I wish we could have seen the Kaplan bitch get hers (but that's real life) I wish we could have seen where they ended up or had an epilogue showing us years down the line that they could come home (but that's just me wanting a fake HEA). OVERALL... IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW REAL OR FAKE IT WAS AT TIMES. I LOVED THE BOOK FROM START TO FINISH.
BOOK RATING: 4.75 Stars
SERIES RATING: 4.75 Stars
REVIEW: THE WHOLE DAMN SERIES WAS ENJOYABLE but the last two (Snake Eyes & Poker Face) were crazy good. At first I sat there listing everything I felt we didn't find out about or things that I would change. But remembered that it was the authors damn prerogative to end the book any way she damn wanted. If she had ended it the way I originally wanted, readers would have been upset because it would have been less realistic. Not much was realistic as it was (except for human trafficking), but all of my changes would have made it worse. For example... I wish we could have seen the Kaplan bitch get hers (but that's real life) I wish we could have seen where they ended up or had an epilogue showing us years down the line that they could come home (but that's just me wanting a fake HEA). OVERALL... IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW REAL OR FAKE IT WAS AT TIMES. I LOVED THE BOOK FROM START TO FINISH.
March 2, 2015
wow what a thrill ride from being to end Melissa Pearl kept me hooked in the final book of the Mask Series.
Caity has been kidnapped and sold to Casino Owner and his brother wants to do horrible things to her - the only thing that is keeping her safe so far is her ability to read people behind the mask but how long can she do that without making mistakes. Can Eric and His dad rescue her with his dad's past catching up with them. Will Kaplan finally grow a conscious.
I just couldn't put this book down - I read it in one sitting.
I highly recommend this series to everyone
Caity has been kidnapped and sold to Casino Owner and his brother wants to do horrible things to her - the only thing that is keeping her safe so far is her ability to read people behind the mask but how long can she do that without making mistakes. Can Eric and His dad rescue her with his dad's past catching up with them. Will Kaplan finally grow a conscious.
I just couldn't put this book down - I read it in one sitting.
I highly recommend this series to everyone
March 5, 2015
Love love love
Amazing books and story. Very w ell written and very thankful I was told about these. I'm not one to leave remarks because, I'm not a good writer even more so when I'm trying to put my thoughts and feelings into it.
Melissa thank you for writing this mask series and I look fwd to going back and reading your other books.
Amazing books and story. Very w ell written and very thankful I was told about these. I'm not one to leave remarks because, I'm not a good writer even more so when I'm trying to put my thoughts and feelings into it.
Melissa thank you for writing this mask series and I look fwd to going back and reading your other books.
November 20, 2017
So this one was interesting...I honestly did not think she would get out of this. To say Caity was extremely lucky is an understatement. There are some really evil people out there, and although she did not get off easy, things could have been much, much worse.
At the end of Snake Eyes, Caity is sold for her gift and to pay off some gambling debts. No good deed, blah, blah, blah...yep, she learned this the hard way. Just as she thought her good deed of helping the kidnapped girls was over, she finds herself in an even worse situation. Her only hope is that someone is looking for her. Terrified of what is expected of her, afraid she'll never see Eric or her friends and family again, and threatened at every turn with a beating and rape if she doesn't produce results that show she was worth the money paid for her....Caity struggles with keeping it together long enough to escape or be rescued by those who care about her.
I give Caity credit in that even knowing what Bruno would do to her, and Santiago's potential brutality, she would rather risk herself than Eric coming to Vegas to find her. Not when his life is in danger. As I started this book, I figured that where it would end is exactly where it did. How do you come back from that to the people and place that you love? I was sad to see what happened to Gramps, but happy that Eric still had family that loved him. And although things work out for Eric and Caity, their lives will never be the same. And knowing this, Caity finally comes to grips with her gift. I'm kind of sad to see the series end, but happy that it ends on a good note.
At the end of Snake Eyes, Caity is sold for her gift and to pay off some gambling debts. No good deed, blah, blah, blah...yep, she learned this the hard way. Just as she thought her good deed of helping the kidnapped girls was over, she finds herself in an even worse situation. Her only hope is that someone is looking for her. Terrified of what is expected of her, afraid she'll never see Eric or her friends and family again, and threatened at every turn with a beating and rape if she doesn't produce results that show she was worth the money paid for her....Caity struggles with keeping it together long enough to escape or be rescued by those who care about her.
I give Caity credit in that even knowing what Bruno would do to her, and Santiago's potential brutality, she would rather risk herself than Eric coming to Vegas to find her. Not when his life is in danger. As I started this book, I figured that where it would end is exactly where it did. How do you come back from that to the people and place that you love? I was sad to see what happened to Gramps, but happy that Eric still had family that loved him. And although things work out for Eric and Caity, their lives will never be the same. And knowing this, Caity finally comes to grips with her gift. I'm kind of sad to see the series end, but happy that it ends on a good note.
June 25, 2018
Caitlyn and Eric's story continues in each book with suspense, a little bit of supernatural thrown in and nail biting scenes. Each book will entail another story to unlock to find the real truth behind the people who she loves, protects and also her enemies!
February 21, 2021
Incredible
Wow, this excellent finale to this fantastic series had me in tears at times. The issues covered were deep and incredibly emotive. So much tragedy, as well as joy. Loved it!
Wow, this excellent finale to this fantastic series had me in tears at times. The issues covered were deep and incredibly emotive. So much tragedy, as well as joy. Loved it!
February 23, 2021
This broke my heart, on so many levels, beginning to end. I just, it was a bit too real and hurt my heart. The ending was good. But my heart goes out to all those people who have been forced into human trafficking and their families. This book really... It just... You need to read it
February 24, 2019
Good book
You people should just read this novel yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourselves and I really enjoyed reading this novel very much so. Shelley Ma
You people should just read this novel yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourselves and I really enjoyed reading this novel very much so. Shelley Ma
March 18, 2021
I was enjoying this but basically didn't like the ending and how it resolved. It didn't feel like a HEA for me.
February 13, 2015
Okay so Melissa left us all with the cliffhanger wanting more at the end of Snake Eyes. Gaahh! Nooo! WTH! GRR! Were just some of the words that ran through my head and then her Teasing peek into Poker Face had me counting the days until I had it in my Excited little hands. I needed to know what happened to Caity and how would Eric save her?!?!
Eric's life has just been blown to bits with everything crumbling around him. He's dealing with the loss of his gramps ; the only man who was a steady thing in Eric's life, his father Declan resurfacing from out of the blue after abandoning his family 8yrs. ago, and now the love of his life Caity has vanished without a trace. No one knows anything and the only person who may have some knowledge in regards to Caity isn't talking. Now it's a Race against Time...
We all know Eric is hot-headed and stubborn but he's also our sweet, knight-in-shining armor kind of guy and Eric is Determined that nothing will stop him from finding & bringing Caity back to him not even a dangerous crime boss or two. With the help of his father Declan and Agent Rhodes (who was undercover with Caity) they go in search of any leads that will bring them closer to Caity's whereabouts. Eric will save Caity is his mantra, what keeps him going. The leads unearthed bring them to Vegas.
What dangers lie ahead?
Will Eric be able to rescue Caity from whatever Hell she's going through?
Or will they all end up in hot water?
*Find out TODAY when you BUY a Copy of Poker Face!!!!!
Eric's life has just been blown to bits with everything crumbling around him. He's dealing with the loss of his gramps ; the only man who was a steady thing in Eric's life, his father Declan resurfacing from out of the blue after abandoning his family 8yrs. ago, and now the love of his life Caity has vanished without a trace. No one knows anything and the only person who may have some knowledge in regards to Caity isn't talking. Now it's a Race against Time...
We all know Eric is hot-headed and stubborn but he's also our sweet, knight-in-shining armor kind of guy and Eric is Determined that nothing will stop him from finding & bringing Caity back to him not even a dangerous crime boss or two. With the help of his father Declan and Agent Rhodes (who was undercover with Caity) they go in search of any leads that will bring them closer to Caity's whereabouts. Eric will save Caity is his mantra, what keeps him going. The leads unearthed bring them to Vegas.
What dangers lie ahead?
Will Eric be able to rescue Caity from whatever Hell she's going through?
Or will they all end up in hot water?
*Find out TODAY when you BUY a Copy of Poker Face!!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 27, 2016
5 stars
I want to say thank you to the author for writing this amazing series. It wasn't perfect, but it was perfect for me, and I'm grateful that I got to read it.
What I liked most about this book was the fact that I couldn't be sure where the story was headed. There is a lot of suspense, Caity is in a dangerous situation and you don't know what to expect.
Even though this series has a supernatural element, with the hole "reading of emotions" thing, it has a realness to it, so the author could have allowed terrible things to happen to her characters because those things unfortunately happen in real life.
Thankfully, the author spares our feelings.
This book picks up right where the last one left off, so you have a lot of action and unexpected. I could barely put down my kindle, it was that awesome!
Really, guys, it was worth it. I seriously recommend it.
I want to say thank you to the author for writing this amazing series. It wasn't perfect, but it was perfect for me, and I'm grateful that I got to read it.
What I liked most about this book was the fact that I couldn't be sure where the story was headed. There is a lot of suspense, Caity is in a dangerous situation and you don't know what to expect.
Even though this series has a supernatural element, with the hole "reading of emotions" thing, it has a realness to it, so the author could have allowed terrible things to happen to her characters because those things unfortunately happen in real life.
Thankfully, the author spares our feelings.
This book picks up right where the last one left off, so you have a lot of action and unexpected. I could barely put down my kindle, it was that awesome!
Really, guys, it was worth it. I seriously recommend it.
April 9, 2015
Poker Face, The Mask Series Book 4 by Melissa Pearl
5 stars
What a heart wrenching conclusions to the series. From the first page my heart was flayed open and was hurting for Caity as she went through one torturous experience after another. I was grateful for the small moments of kindness she was shown, those moments of grace by the few people that were kind to her gave me hope for them in the end. Eric's never ending love, devotion, and determination to find Caity really did help pull me through, despite his despair over the loss of Grampy, and his shocking reunion and help from Declan.
I am glad that Melissa chose to write a story that was about human trafficking and shine a light on it's reality in this present day.
What a relief it was in the end, that Caity and Eric finally got their HEA, and what a sad, yet sweet way for them to get there. This was a perfect conclusion, great writing by Melissa!
5 stars
What a heart wrenching conclusions to the series. From the first page my heart was flayed open and was hurting for Caity as she went through one torturous experience after another. I was grateful for the small moments of kindness she was shown, those moments of grace by the few people that were kind to her gave me hope for them in the end. Eric's never ending love, devotion, and determination to find Caity really did help pull me through, despite his despair over the loss of Grampy, and his shocking reunion and help from Declan.
I am glad that Melissa chose to write a story that was about human trafficking and shine a light on it's reality in this present day.
What a relief it was in the end, that Caity and Eric finally got their HEA, and what a sad, yet sweet way for them to get there. This was a perfect conclusion, great writing by Melissa!
May 13, 2016
Loved and hated this one. The adventures continued from book 3 and the action was fast and furious throughout the book. What I didn't like was the ending. Part of it was that I was sad to see the characters go, but also, I wasn't thrilled with them not getting the Happily Ever After ending that I wanted. Again, wonderfully written, excellent characters, and tons of adventure.
March 15, 2015
I couldn't put it down
LOVED this book and the suspense of wondering what would happen next had a good ending although I hope that won't be the last I read on Eric and Caity or Dale and Nicky
LOVED this book and the suspense of wondering what would happen next had a good ending although I hope that won't be the last I read on Eric and Caity or Dale and Nicky
February 16, 2015
full review to come
June 22, 2018
I didn't want this one to end and yet I was dying to know how it did. It continued on from book 3 and was non stop action. Caitlyn and Eric, would they ever be reunited? I hate that it had to end that way, but it was realistic...I'll just imagine the fairy story ending for down the track.
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