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Genesis Clan #3
Force of Fire: Toujours a Vous
Immortals Kendal and Piper welcome their new child and celebrate the defeat of an old enemy by returning to their home outside New Orleans. The last battle was hard but promises to bring peace to their lives for years to come. Now Piper wants to expand her power as a seer and hear Kendal’s history while they enjoy a normal life.
In the deep jungles of Costa Rica, far from the watchful eyes of Rolla and the Genesis Clan, the priests of the ancient order of Fuego have found the tablets that will allow them to finish the incantations that will awaken their greatest treasures. Some of the Fuego members believe the old stories were pure fiction, but Alejandro Garza’s family are true believers.
Far from the peace they'd hoped for, Kendal and Piper are forced into action to reach Garza and his followers before he awakens the army of dragons that sleep forgotten in the rain forests.
Cover Artist: Sheri Halal
Genres: Paranormal & Urban Fantasy / Romance
Words: 93,000
In the deep jungles of Costa Rica, far from the watchful eyes of Rolla and the Genesis Clan, the priests of the ancient order of Fuego have found the tablets that will allow them to finish the incantations that will awaken their greatest treasures. Some of the Fuego members believe the old stories were pure fiction, but Alejandro Garza’s family are true believers.
Far from the peace they'd hoped for, Kendal and Piper are forced into action to reach Garza and his followers before he awakens the army of dragons that sleep forgotten in the rain forests.
Cover Artist: Sheri Halal
Genres: Paranormal & Urban Fantasy / Romance
Words: 93,000
264 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2018
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About the author
Ali Vali
57 books460 followersAli Vali is the author of the long-running Cain Casey "Devil" series and the Genesis Clan "Forces" series, as well as numerous standalone romances including two Lambda Literary Award finalists, Calling the Dead and Love Match, and her 2017 release, Beauty and the Boss. Ali also has a novella in the collection Girls with Guns.
Originally from Cuba, Ali has retained much of her family's traditions and language and uses them frequently in her stories. Having her father read her stories and poetry before bed every night as a child infused her with a love of reading, which she carries till today. Ali currently lives outside New Orleans, Louisiana, and she has discovered that living in Louisiana provides plenty of material to draw from in creating her novels and short stories.
Originally from Cuba, Ali has retained much of her family's traditions and language and uses them frequently in her stories. Having her father read her stories and poetry before bed every night as a child infused her with a love of reading, which she carries till today. Ali currently lives outside New Orleans, Louisiana, and she has discovered that living in Louisiana provides plenty of material to draw from in creating her novels and short stories.
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July 3, 2018
3.5 Stars. This is the third book in Vali’s Genesis Clan Series. This book was better than book 2, but not as good as the first book. When it comes to reading these books I highly recommend reading book 1 first. However, I do think you could skip the second and move on to this one. The main thing that happened in book 2 is explained right at the beginning of this book so you would be mostly caught up. Of course it is always better to read all the books in a series but I think book 2 is the one you could miss if you had to.
With the addition to Piper and Kendal’s family, their world seems complete. But evil never sleeps and this time the whole world could rest in the balance. Kendal must call on her old friends (werewolves) and old enemies (vampires) to help her fight their newest foe. Can they all work together to fight what may be the toughest battle yet?
In book 2, the word dragons kept popping up, but what actually happened was a bit of a disappointment to me. When the word dragon popped up again in this book, I was much happier with the results. I also enjoyed the addition of the werewolves. They added a little bit of paranormal fun to the book. Same with seeing some of the vamps we met in book 2. While this book wasn’t packed full with excitement, it was more exciting than the last one.
I read book 1 years and years ago but I remember liking the chemistry and heat of the romance between Kendal and Piper. In this book they are almost sickening sweetly in love and it grated on me at times. How many ways can you say “your mine” and “I’m yours for all eternity”? It just got to be a bit much. And they are constantly horny which I’m fine with but sometimes it didn’t seem like the best time to be having sex, since the world is on the brink of collapse and all.
There were also a few storyline issues. There is a big deal made about Pipers family and her grandparents. I thought they were actually going to be important to the story, but they weren’t. Also, the “bad guys” can’t do something unless the “good guys” do their part first (I’m trying to be vague here). So I kept thinking to myself than why would the good guys do it? Why let the bad guys closer to their goal? Vali tried to briefly explain this but it just never made any sense to me.
This book was entertaining. I had to force myself to stop reading to sleep last night. But it’s not perfect and is bumpy in places. If you are a paranormal fan or a Vali fan, you will probably like this. Book 1 is still definitely my favorite of the series.
An ARC was given to me by BSB for a honest review.
With the addition to Piper and Kendal’s family, their world seems complete. But evil never sleeps and this time the whole world could rest in the balance. Kendal must call on her old friends (werewolves) and old enemies (vampires) to help her fight their newest foe. Can they all work together to fight what may be the toughest battle yet?
In book 2, the word dragons kept popping up, but what actually happened was a bit of a disappointment to me. When the word dragon popped up again in this book, I was much happier with the results. I also enjoyed the addition of the werewolves. They added a little bit of paranormal fun to the book. Same with seeing some of the vamps we met in book 2. While this book wasn’t packed full with excitement, it was more exciting than the last one.
I read book 1 years and years ago but I remember liking the chemistry and heat of the romance between Kendal and Piper. In this book they are almost sickening sweetly in love and it grated on me at times. How many ways can you say “your mine” and “I’m yours for all eternity”? It just got to be a bit much. And they are constantly horny which I’m fine with but sometimes it didn’t seem like the best time to be having sex, since the world is on the brink of collapse and all.
There were also a few storyline issues. There is a big deal made about Pipers family and her grandparents. I thought they were actually going to be important to the story, but they weren’t. Also, the “bad guys” can’t do something unless the “good guys” do their part first (I’m trying to be vague here). So I kept thinking to myself than why would the good guys do it? Why let the bad guys closer to their goal? Vali tried to briefly explain this but it just never made any sense to me.
This book was entertaining. I had to force myself to stop reading to sleep last night. But it’s not perfect and is bumpy in places. If you are a paranormal fan or a Vali fan, you will probably like this. Book 1 is still definitely my favorite of the series.
An ARC was given to me by BSB for a honest review.
August 12, 2022
After reading the first few chapters of this book I decided to stop. Not because I did not like it, quite the opposite in fact. I stopped so I could reread the first two books to remind me of the story and the characters. It had been quite a while since I had read them so honestly it was like reading a new book. I loved them the first time, but after a second reading I decided I loved them even more.
If you pick up this book my advice to you is to read the first two first. This can be read as a one off but some things will make you question. It is definitely a fantasy book with Gods, Vampires, Werewolves and Slayers. But it definitely made me want to be one.
It is good versus evil with good winning. I loved every word. It makes you smile, makes you want more. Giving this book 5 stars was a no brainer. Vali involves you from word one. Her characters are very likable with the exception of one. He is a bad guy in the truest sense of the word.
I would recommend this book without a single doubt. It has action, adventure, travel, love and friendship. Ali writes sequels like no other. I hope she has another in the pipeline I'll be there first to read it. Enjoy!
*ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley*
If you pick up this book my advice to you is to read the first two first. This can be read as a one off but some things will make you question. It is definitely a fantasy book with Gods, Vampires, Werewolves and Slayers. But it definitely made me want to be one.
It is good versus evil with good winning. I loved every word. It makes you smile, makes you want more. Giving this book 5 stars was a no brainer. Vali involves you from word one. Her characters are very likable with the exception of one. He is a bad guy in the truest sense of the word.
I would recommend this book without a single doubt. It has action, adventure, travel, love and friendship. Ali writes sequels like no other. I hope she has another in the pipeline I'll be there first to read it. Enjoy!
*ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley*
June 5, 2021
I got the audible version and it took a lot of time for me to accept it...I think i would have enjoyed this better reading the book than what this audible supplied. Infact, i am only giving this 4 stars because i know reading it deserves those stars. This audible was just bad with all the voice impressions. The french impressions was terrible and perhaps only the spanish/mexican impressions was bearable to me.
Asides this complain though, the story was entertaining as usual, a lot of eroticism like its predecessors, more suspenseful (in my opinion) and I look forward to what next the Author has planned for these characters.
One more thing, I wasn't happy that the focus of safety lay more on Kendel & Piper's child than on Morgane & Leanor's....
Audible was narrated by Charley ongel
Asides this complain though, the story was entertaining as usual, a lot of eroticism like its predecessors, more suspenseful (in my opinion) and I look forward to what next the Author has planned for these characters.
One more thing, I wasn't happy that the focus of safety lay more on Kendel & Piper's child than on Morgane & Leanor's....
Audible was narrated by Charley ongel
July 16, 2018
I was really looking forward to the next installment in this series, and I was particularly interested in seeing what Vali does with the babies now involved in the action.
On the whole I wasn't disappointed, I think this was a good follow up to the second book and it had a stronger storyline than the second book but not as strong as the first book.
I do feel like a lot of the book was spent on the characters having sex wherever they could but I was a lot more satisfied with this series continuation that I was with the last Cain Casey installment.
*3.7 stars
On the whole I wasn't disappointed, I think this was a good follow up to the second book and it had a stronger storyline than the second book but not as strong as the first book.
I do feel like a lot of the book was spent on the characters having sex wherever they could but I was a lot more satisfied with this series continuation that I was with the last Cain Casey installment.
*3.7 stars
November 15, 2023
2.5 Stars
November 9, 2024
3.75. Much better than the second book.
June 29, 2018
I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I absolutely loved this book (series) from Ali Vali. I enjoyed catching up with Piper & Kendal and loved the storyline ( from the beginning book 1 to this one - book 3). Paranormal is not my usual genre to read but I love this authors work and was not disappointed. Looking forward to reading more of her work in the future.
I absolutely loved this book (series) from Ali Vali. I enjoyed catching up with Piper & Kendal and loved the storyline ( from the beginning book 1 to this one - book 3). Paranormal is not my usual genre to read but I love this authors work and was not disappointed. Looking forward to reading more of her work in the future.
July 19, 2018
This is the third installment of Ms Vali’s Genesis Clan #3 and for the many fans who enjoyed her first two books in this series they won’t be disappointed with this offering. Piper and Kendal are home with their first child believing that at last they can just be a normal family. Meanwhile the Fuego have found the tablets that will help them finish the incantations and awaken the great treasures, the dragons sleeping deep in the rainforest. Alejandro Garza’s family are true believers intend on releasing the dragons. So much for Piper and Kendal’s plans. It would surely help following this book by reading the first two. Good read.
eARC via NetGalley
eARC via NetGalley
December 18, 2018
It’s been nearly two years since I read the last book and I found it really difficult to get into this story. It doesn’t help that early in the book there are too many characters and the story jumps around, I began to think it was some sort of test I was failing because I just found most of the book confusing.
It is very rare for me not to like any of this author’s book, but this one just didn’t work for me.
It is very rare for me not to like any of this author’s book, but this one just didn’t work for me.
July 9, 2018
Talk about the most confusing book I’ve ever read by Vali. She has a tendency to have too many characters and she doesn’t do a good job of developing them all. Like Hill for
Instance one minute Kendal hates her, the next she likes her, and then for good measure they throw in a jealousy story line so that she has something to do I’m guessing. Charlie is another character whose entire existence is always explained with the qualifier of him being a former space that this white woman saved and now everything is okay.
So for the story it was confusing and there were a lot of plot holes. She tried to do too much in one story which makes me think this is the final one (?). Overall it was an interesting topic but definitely not as good as the first one. I mean they never explain how the order of Fuego got the pictures and history of Kendal. They never explained why the small dragon creatures other than the order made them
Up a while ago. And if Aphrodite could save Diego and Pauline why not save the girls(?). I had a lot of issues with this books and I read all three of them over the past week so it was a lot of fantasy all at once. This book just didn’t seem to fit in with the other two. Like why did they need to be werewolves whose story was so cliche.
I gave this book three stars because I finished it but it’s really like a 1.5 Stars.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books.
Instance one minute Kendal hates her, the next she likes her, and then for good measure they throw in a jealousy story line so that she has something to do I’m guessing. Charlie is another character whose entire existence is always explained with the qualifier of him being a former space that this white woman saved and now everything is okay.
So for the story it was confusing and there were a lot of plot holes. She tried to do too much in one story which makes me think this is the final one (?). Overall it was an interesting topic but definitely not as good as the first one. I mean they never explain how the order of Fuego got the pictures and history of Kendal. They never explained why the small dragon creatures other than the order made them
Up a while ago. And if Aphrodite could save Diego and Pauline why not save the girls(?). I had a lot of issues with this books and I read all three of them over the past week so it was a lot of fantasy all at once. This book just didn’t seem to fit in with the other two. Like why did they need to be werewolves whose story was so cliche.
I gave this book three stars because I finished it but it’s really like a 1.5 Stars.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books.
July 27, 2018
Left wanting
I really wish I wasn’t so disappointed. Almost too many characters. Almost too much sappiness. Almost too many leaps of thought, time and space. I found myself re-reading passages trying to see what I missed. I love Ali Vali, and I will read her books again, but this felt rushed and incomplete in plot, while heavy on extras I’m not sure mattered. Why was it so important that Piper’s grandparents drink the elixir if they never experienced any mortal danger? How was Oscar lured away? What happened to Hill? And then - the end. Really? Read so you can finish/keep up with Asra’s and Piper’s story, and it is a sweet ending, but don’t expect a thrilling adventure as in books 1&2.
I really wish I wasn’t so disappointed. Almost too many characters. Almost too much sappiness. Almost too many leaps of thought, time and space. I found myself re-reading passages trying to see what I missed. I love Ali Vali, and I will read her books again, but this felt rushed and incomplete in plot, while heavy on extras I’m not sure mattered. Why was it so important that Piper’s grandparents drink the elixir if they never experienced any mortal danger? How was Oscar lured away? What happened to Hill? And then - the end. Really? Read so you can finish/keep up with Asra’s and Piper’s story, and it is a sweet ending, but don’t expect a thrilling adventure as in books 1&2.
August 24, 2018
This is the third book in the Genesis Series. I honestly was looking forward to reading it since I so enjoyed the first two. Actually, I have read all of Ali Vali’s novels, short stories, and fan fic stories and have never been disappointed. However, this book was disappointing.
The story is a paranormal romance. Putting these two themes together can prove to be a difficult task. In all of her previous books, Ms. Vali has accomplished this task.
This series is highly complex with multiple characters. There were so many people introduced and scenes taking place that the average reader would have trouble with the transition after waiting five years between book two and book three. I would recommend this book only if the reader reads book one and two just prior to reading Force of Fire. A “cheat sheet” of characters might be helpful. Ms. Vali is a great writer, but this book was very confusing. I rate this book 2.5 out of 5 stars.
I was given this ARC in return for a fair and honest review.
The story is a paranormal romance. Putting these two themes together can prove to be a difficult task. In all of her previous books, Ms. Vali has accomplished this task.
This series is highly complex with multiple characters. There were so many people introduced and scenes taking place that the average reader would have trouble with the transition after waiting five years between book two and book three. I would recommend this book only if the reader reads book one and two just prior to reading Force of Fire. A “cheat sheet” of characters might be helpful. Ms. Vali is a great writer, but this book was very confusing. I rate this book 2.5 out of 5 stars.
I was given this ARC in return for a fair and honest review.
June 1, 2025
I have now read all three books in a very short space of time, so that by itself has to say something.
Kendal and Piper now have a child, but the forces that be aren't going to leave them in peace with another threat on the horizon, one that was hinted at in previous books. So back into the fray again, along with all of their friends, and some new allies too. More spice, more appearances by certain 'characters', and really, a very enjoyable story that I happily consumed. Plenty of action, lots of bonding, couples being sweet and adorable, and a tale that is wrapped up nicely.
I won't say no to another book about them all, though ^^
Kendal and Piper now have a child, but the forces that be aren't going to leave them in peace with another threat on the horizon, one that was hinted at in previous books. So back into the fray again, along with all of their friends, and some new allies too. More spice, more appearances by certain 'characters', and really, a very enjoyable story that I happily consumed. Plenty of action, lots of bonding, couples being sweet and adorable, and a tale that is wrapped up nicely.
I won't say no to another book about them all, though ^^
June 9, 2022
Force of Nature has the brilliant, strong, beautiful, capable butch and femme women I love in her stories and they did not disappoint, and I look forward to reading the many other books in my TBR from Ali Valí.
However, there were two big plot points that were introduced like pivotal blocks to the story but then just completely forgotten about.
Then there was a scene about half way through the book with Kendall, Piper, and Hill where Piper, in particular, treated Hill so shitty I came close to giving up on the book.
However, there were two big plot points that were introduced like pivotal blocks to the story but then just completely forgotten about.
Then there was a scene about half way through the book with Kendall, Piper, and Hill where Piper, in particular, treated Hill so shitty I came close to giving up on the book.
July 12, 2018
Intriguing plot that combines many different myths creating an interesting paranormal world. There are a lot of different characters, which can be a bit confusing at first, especially as some of them have previous lives as well. But the back story of the first two books in the series are summarised, and reminders are given about who the different characters are and how they relate to the ensemble making it easier to follow. Imaginative and well written, but maybe a tad over ambitious.
December 31, 2021
Read via Audible. Like with the second book, I was a bit disappointed. For the first 15 chapters All they seem to do is be sappy towards each other and have sex. It get rather soft porn-ish to be honest. It kind of takes away from the story. The bad guy is bay and I can't wait to see his come-uppance but the sex kind of gets in the way. I like the characters and the concepts but geez... get me a fire hose. Even James Bond will save the word before hopping into the sack.
July 6, 2018
Absolutely loved this! It was a great read and I love the way the story flowed. Kendal and Piper are great characters with a wonderful story. This story keeps you on the edge of you seat. Ali has once again done a fantastic job of bringing her characters to life with her words. A must read and I hope not the last we hear from this story line.
July 20, 2018
This is the third book in a series and I think you definitely need to read the first two books before this one. A nice combination of mythology, history, and paranormal elements to the story. Great characters, good romance and adventure, and some action thrown in to keep it interesting. A good read.
Advanced reading copy provided by NetGalley for an honest review.
Advanced reading copy provided by NetGalley for an honest review.
December 19, 2018
Iv read these books at least 5 times and it's still amazes me how it they pull me it. I love the story's the love that Asara and Piper have for each other and how in this one you get to see more of everything else apart from the new queen of vamps and the clan. In all its amazing and I love it. I love all Ali Vali's books.!!
May 12, 2024
3½⭐ For *this* novel; 4⭐ for the series
I've really enjoyed the Cain Casey Devil series, as well as many of Vali's other books. I actually read this series years ago, as the books came out, and I think that I liked it more back then. It's still pretty good, but I've liked some other supernatural series that have come out since.
I've really enjoyed the Cain Casey Devil series, as well as many of Vali's other books. I actually read this series years ago, as the books came out, and I think that I liked it more back then. It's still pretty good, but I've liked some other supernatural series that have come out since.
September 23, 2018
Amazing
I love it , I love it. This series i hope is a series is so inspiring that I could not put it down unless I was at work. The next battle will be hard to top this but knowing how this amazing writer is it will just be as good of not better.
I love it , I love it. This series i hope is a series is so inspiring that I could not put it down unless I was at work. The next battle will be hard to top this but knowing how this amazing writer is it will just be as good of not better.
March 16, 2021
Good book
Vali does it again! Enjoyed it very much. Very suspenseful. The relationship with Asra and Piper was sensual, sweet, and very loving. I hope there’s a book about Hali and Anna. Liked Aphrodite. She had a healthy sense of humor. Overall, well done!
Vali does it again! Enjoyed it very much. Very suspenseful. The relationship with Asra and Piper was sensual, sweet, and very loving. I hope there’s a book about Hali and Anna. Liked Aphrodite. She had a healthy sense of humor. Overall, well done!
August 21, 2018
Force of Fire by Ali Vali is a fantasy, and the third book about immortal guardians of peace. In this case, the story focuses on those immortal guardians of peace who happen to be women who love other women. The scope of this book has widened, and edges into sword-and-sorcery themes. The main characters, Kendall and Piper are wonderful together. Kendall is the ultimate warrior and Piper is a unique seer. Overall, the characters are great, the romance is strong and there is plenty of action…
As a third installment, I don’t believe this book should be read as a stand-alone. There is too much context and background provided in the first two stories. This book was harder to get into, as if all the new stuff didn’t quite fit together as well as it might have. Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable read, particularly as part of the series. Recommended.
As a third installment, I don’t believe this book should be read as a stand-alone. There is too much context and background provided in the first two stories. This book was harder to get into, as if all the new stuff didn’t quite fit together as well as it might have. Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable read, particularly as part of the series. Recommended.
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