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Marked Souls #1
Crimson Kisses
One witch. Five guardians. A world of danger and intrigue with secrets that will change their lives forever…
Rory Bright’s world has been turned on its head. Gone are the simple days of living her life under the strict watch of the Regime. Fateful events have plunged her into a a secret world of witches and magic.
But all is not as it seems.
There are hidden forces guiding Rory’s path—and she doesn’t want any part of it. All she wants is to live her life, make her own choices.
Fate has other plans.
As Rory learns more about the secret world of the Regime, she uncovers dark secrets that set off a chain of events that rock her very foundation to the core. With the help of an arrogant shapeshifter, a compelling vampire, a mysterious vargr, and her lifelong best friend friend, she discovers powers beyond her wildest dreams.
But danger lurks in the dark, and Rory must decide if she’ll give in to her fate…or create her own destiny.
Crimson Kisses, the first novel in the Marked Souls series, is a full-length reverse harem paranormal romance full of adventure, intrigue and passion. Get ready to discover a captivating new world.
Rory Bright’s world has been turned on its head. Gone are the simple days of living her life under the strict watch of the Regime. Fateful events have plunged her into a a secret world of witches and magic.
But all is not as it seems.
There are hidden forces guiding Rory’s path—and she doesn’t want any part of it. All she wants is to live her life, make her own choices.
Fate has other plans.
As Rory learns more about the secret world of the Regime, she uncovers dark secrets that set off a chain of events that rock her very foundation to the core. With the help of an arrogant shapeshifter, a compelling vampire, a mysterious vargr, and her lifelong best friend friend, she discovers powers beyond her wildest dreams.
But danger lurks in the dark, and Rory must decide if she’ll give in to her fate…or create her own destiny.
Crimson Kisses, the first novel in the Marked Souls series, is a full-length reverse harem paranormal romance full of adventure, intrigue and passion. Get ready to discover a captivating new world.
203 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 12, 2018
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January 3, 2019
This was okay but the heroine is a bit TSTL. The world is interesting, so I’ll continue on.
December 14, 2018
Can’t really recommend this series, the world and the storyline are weak.
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
September 1, 2018
This story drags you in. I would suggest reading the prequel first to get more out of the this book. Rory is such a sassy, confident (even if its not a good idea), stubborn (does as she pleases). Rory finds out she is a witch and that she is to have 5 guardians. The Regime wants her. Drew her best friend her whole life wants more between them. Who are the men that will be her Guardians? Rory loves Drew, but why can't she have him? Why do her guardians make her so mad? Can she ever trust or accept them? What's with this warden wanting to meet her? Can she protect and save everyone that means so much to her? Can she protect her self? Can her guardians protect her? She know 2 of her guardians who will be the last 3? I received a free copy for my honest review.
October 31, 2018
I downloaded Crimson Kisses as a free ebook from Amazon. A really interesting read with great characters, it's nice to read a Reverse Harem novella that tweaks the usual male protagonist tropes and stereotypes--these men were interesting with unusual conflicts and personalities. I enjoyed the plot and the twists, and the ending was terrific (a cliffhanger, of sorts, but in a good place). I'd read on but the $5 pricing for a 150 page novella is higher than I spend on books, so I'll stop here.
September 20, 2018
Good book!
I really enjoyed the first book in the series! Rory is an interesting heroine and the relationship between her and her men is deliciously complicated. I definitely think you have a better understanding of the story if you read the prequel first.
I really enjoyed the first book in the series! Rory is an interesting heroine and the relationship between her and her men is deliciously complicated. I definitely think you have a better understanding of the story if you read the prequel first.
February 9, 2019
Unexpected
I found this book through a random search and was pleasantly surprised. It was really good and I can’t believe I’ve never heard of it. It was hot and well written with only a few typos, but those were actually mostly words being left out instead of grammatical errors.
I found this book through a random search and was pleasantly surprised. It was really good and I can’t believe I’ve never heard of it. It was hot and well written with only a few typos, but those were actually mostly words being left out instead of grammatical errors.
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June 2, 2019Weird beginning... then we get to this line.
"Why don't you give your guardian a kiss?" Xander
That just came out creepy. She gone through hell thinking she was betrayed yet this is the first thing she gets told?
"Why don't you give your guardian a kiss?" Xander
That just came out creepy. She gone through hell thinking she was betrayed yet this is the first thing she gets told?
August 14, 2018
Super Angst
This story line just didn’t do it for me. It was very angsty but I rarely connected with the emotions the main character was feeling.
This story line just didn’t do it for me. It was very angsty but I rarely connected with the emotions the main character was feeling.
December 24, 2018
Witches
This is an unusual reverse harem with witches and guardians. Rory officially finds 2 of her 5 fated men. I can't wait to read the rest of the series! Great book!
This is an unusual reverse harem with witches and guardians. Rory officially finds 2 of her 5 fated men. I can't wait to read the rest of the series! Great book!
January 19, 2019
3.5-3.75
January 21, 2019
Pretty good story
I can't give it a 5, but overall it is a pretty good book. Too much trickery going on in it for me. Feels melodramatic. Maybe I will like book 2 more.
I can't give it a 5, but overall it is a pretty good book. Too much trickery going on in it for me. Feels melodramatic. Maybe I will like book 2 more.
January 27, 2019
Short reverse harem with witches and guardians that ends in a cliff hanger so you have to read the next book to find out what happens next
February 19, 2019
I could not finish...I tried pushing myself but I didn't get past halfway. I was really bummed about this because the prequel was pretty good.
October 19, 2021
Intriguing and Somehow Refreshing
This book was intriguing. The characters complex and exciting to read about too. One relationship worries me and I just hope it serves a purpose or I might have a bit of minor heartbreak. This Warden fella, I'm honestly scared of him. I'm not sure what he wants besides total destruction but he is terrifying.
This book was intriguing. The characters complex and exciting to read about too. One relationship worries me and I just hope it serves a purpose or I might have a bit of minor heartbreak. This Warden fella, I'm honestly scared of him. I'm not sure what he wants besides total destruction but he is terrifying.
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