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Vengeance #5
Beautiful Vengeance
They made her into the perfect weapon.
Kiyomi Tanaka is the final piece needed to unlock the deadly threat stalking the remaining Valkyries. After years of sacrifice as the ultimate femme fatale, she’s prepared to give up everything to find justice. But suddenly that’s not such an easy choice anymore, because now she has more to lose than she ever thought her freedom, the family she’s always longed for…and the wounded warrior who’s stolen her heart.
Now she’s coming after them.
Marcus Laidlaw survived captivity, torture and certain death because of a Valkyrie. Now his solitary existence has been turned upside down by a team of them determined to hunt down the corrupt government officials who stole their lives. He’ll do whatever he can to protect them, but there’s one Valkyrie he’d do anything for—a brave, beautiful survivor who showed him what it means to live again. And when the unknown threat hovering over them is finally revealed, Marcus will be forced to do the unthinkable to save the woman he loves.
Kiyomi Tanaka is the final piece needed to unlock the deadly threat stalking the remaining Valkyries. After years of sacrifice as the ultimate femme fatale, she’s prepared to give up everything to find justice. But suddenly that’s not such an easy choice anymore, because now she has more to lose than she ever thought her freedom, the family she’s always longed for…and the wounded warrior who’s stolen her heart.
Now she’s coming after them.
Marcus Laidlaw survived captivity, torture and certain death because of a Valkyrie. Now his solitary existence has been turned upside down by a team of them determined to hunt down the corrupt government officials who stole their lives. He’ll do whatever he can to protect them, but there’s one Valkyrie he’d do anything for—a brave, beautiful survivor who showed him what it means to live again. And when the unknown threat hovering over them is finally revealed, Marcus will be forced to do the unthinkable to save the woman he loves.
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First published March 31, 2020
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Kaylea Cross
99 books1,801 followersNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylea Cross writes edge-of-your-seat military romantic suspense. Her work has won many awards and has been nominated for both the Daphne du Maurier and the National Readers’ Choice Awards. A Registered Massage Therapist by trade, Kaylea is also an avid gardener, artist, Civil War buff, Special Ops aficionado, belly dance enthusiast and former nationally-carded softball pitcher. She lives in Vancouver, BC with her husband and family.
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June 6, 2020
This is the last book in the Vengeance Series and it really, really good. Marcus and Kiyomi are both deeply flawed and deeply scared and deeply wounded characters. They have found peace with each other in a purely platonic relationship that both value and both want to change, but each is afraid to take the first step. After all they have been through as individuals, no two characters deserve an HEA more. But, peace and lasting happiness for the Valkyries, and the men who love them, is impossible until the people behind this heinous program are found and exposed.
From the time they were girls these women were trained to kill. Kiyomi Tanaka was trained as an "intimate assassin". Her job was to get up close and very personal in order to extract information and then kill her target until she was betrayed and the target captured and tortured her. Now, she burns for the chance to rid the earth of the people who destroyed her life. If she survives, then she can think about living a life free to choose who to love.
After enduring endless torture and coming close to dying former SAS officer, Marcus Laidlaw, was left to rot in a foreign prison until he was rescued by a Valkyrie. He has lived a solitary life, but Megan, the Valkyrie who rescued him, and her sister Valkyries need his help. Now he will do anything he can to assist them in putting an end forever to this program and bringing them to justice, one way or another.
Together, Kiyomi and Marcus, will bring us non-stop action and hot, steamy romance that Kaylea Cross is known for.
From the time they were girls these women were trained to kill. Kiyomi Tanaka was trained as an "intimate assassin". Her job was to get up close and very personal in order to extract information and then kill her target until she was betrayed and the target captured and tortured her. Now, she burns for the chance to rid the earth of the people who destroyed her life. If she survives, then she can think about living a life free to choose who to love.
After enduring endless torture and coming close to dying former SAS officer, Marcus Laidlaw, was left to rot in a foreign prison until he was rescued by a Valkyrie. He has lived a solitary life, but Megan, the Valkyrie who rescued him, and her sister Valkyries need his help. Now he will do anything he can to assist them in putting an end forever to this program and bringing them to justice, one way or another.
Together, Kiyomi and Marcus, will bring us non-stop action and hot, steamy romance that Kaylea Cross is known for.
April 4, 2020
Vengeance
(noun): punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense: RETRIBUTION
Vengeance. Retribution. Powerful words, right? And perfect words for describing the actions the surviving Valkyries are planning to exact on those who’ve injured them. Most especially the one known as the “Architect.”
And vengeance is just what Kiyomi Tanaka is after in Beautiful Vengeance—to make those people pay for taking her choices, her chance at a “normal” life. She’ll do anything to keep the family she’s found and her freedom safe, to have the future she never knew she wanted. A future that includes love and a life with Marcus Laidlaw.
And Marcus is finally ready to live again too. Really live a life full of love and happiness. But this beautiful future he’s hoping for hinges on keeping Kiyomi safe and the rest of the Valkyries too. He never thought he’d want to truly love, but there’s something about Kiyomi he cannot deny. And he’ll do anything to secure a future with her.
I’ve been waiting for Marcus and Kiyomi’s story to be told. They’re both trying to recover from physical and mental wounds. And the mental ones are the most difficult to move beyond. But they’re so perfect for each other. Balancing out the hurt with love. I loved how fiercely protective they are of each other—even when one puts their life in danger as well as the rest of the team. They forgive. They trust. They love. They somehow find their happily ever after.
And they do it while working as a team with the rest of the Valkyries. Once trained to rely on no one but themselves, it is amazing how the women form a strong, unbreakable team of deadly weapons. I loved their friendship. Their devotion. Their family. And I’m so sad that this is the end of this excellent Vengeance series. ~ Missy, 5 stars
Vengeance. Retribution. Powerful words, right? And perfect words for describing the actions the surviving Valkyries are planning to exact on those who’ve injured them. Most especially the one known as the “Architect.”
And vengeance is just what Kiyomi Tanaka is after in Beautiful Vengeance—to make those people pay for taking her choices, her chance at a “normal” life. She’ll do anything to keep the family she’s found and her freedom safe, to have the future she never knew she wanted. A future that includes love and a life with Marcus Laidlaw.
And Marcus is finally ready to live again too. Really live a life full of love and happiness. But this beautiful future he’s hoping for hinges on keeping Kiyomi safe and the rest of the Valkyries too. He never thought he’d want to truly love, but there’s something about Kiyomi he cannot deny. And he’ll do anything to secure a future with her.
I’ve been waiting for Marcus and Kiyomi’s story to be told. They’re both trying to recover from physical and mental wounds. And the mental ones are the most difficult to move beyond. But they’re so perfect for each other. Balancing out the hurt with love. I loved how fiercely protective they are of each other—even when one puts their life in danger as well as the rest of the team. They forgive. They trust. They love. They somehow find their happily ever after.
And they do it while working as a team with the rest of the Valkyries. Once trained to rely on no one but themselves, it is amazing how the women form a strong, unbreakable team of deadly weapons. I loved their friendship. Their devotion. Their family. And I’m so sad that this is the end of this excellent Vengeance series. ~ Missy, 5 stars
April 5, 2020
4 5 stars
Action packed and steamy conclusion to this series. We met the Valkyries when they were hunted after each other their stories. It's the culmination of everything, plus this is Kiyomi's story. After all the ache and torture she experience even while training she gets her freedom also vengeance. Usually revenge plots are not easy to like but here I get it they've been put through so much, lied to and deceived.
Marcus has always been the safe house for them since the start and there was something about Kiyomi that spoke to him. Even while in the earlier books she was broken now she's ready to find her own. She deserves something good and it helped that Marcus was patient but he also has boundaries.
This series was pretty original and a great concept behind it. The ladies were all unique in ability and character. I enjoyed them all. This one had it's fair share of excitement and keeps you thinking. I get why that ended that way for the mastermind behind it all. It was all justified. A good series very women power.
Action packed and steamy conclusion to this series. We met the Valkyries when they were hunted after each other their stories. It's the culmination of everything, plus this is Kiyomi's story. After all the ache and torture she experience even while training she gets her freedom also vengeance. Usually revenge plots are not easy to like but here I get it they've been put through so much, lied to and deceived.
Marcus has always been the safe house for them since the start and there was something about Kiyomi that spoke to him. Even while in the earlier books she was broken now she's ready to find her own. She deserves something good and it helped that Marcus was patient but he also has boundaries.
This series was pretty original and a great concept behind it. The ladies were all unique in ability and character. I enjoyed them all. This one had it's fair share of excitement and keeps you thinking. I get why that ended that way for the mastermind behind it all. It was all justified. A good series very women power.
April 3, 2020
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Review copy was received from Publicity team. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
This series, Vengeance has an overall story of finding all the Valkyries who have been burned and keeping them from being killed, bringing them into the team. There is also the goal of finding out who is hunting them to extinction, a mole in the covert ops family.
The final book, Beautiful Vengeance is a fitting finale to the series. Marcus has been with it since the beginning. He was saved by the initial Valkyrie Megan, and took her to his family home to hide. Each Valkyrie has ended up here as she was rescued, including Kiyomi. Both Marcus and Kiyomi have physical and mental scars from their time in Syria.
I found Kiyomi harder to connect to than some of the others. She is more directly in therapy and is more selfish in her goals, less involved with the guarding and fighting aspects of their goals. So the fact she was so wanted I thought was more related to her beauty. During this story, her anger turns her from the defensive to the offensive in seeking justice.
Marcus, as with many of the other males who end up with Valkyries, is a military man of extreme talent. He naturally finds her beautiful, admires her and wants to protect her. He is considerate of her past and she is the one who initiates the relationship. Kiyomi has never had a relationship based on her own feelings. She has only faked relationships for her missions to get information or assassinate her targets.
The overall hunt for the Architect, who has been hunting Valkyries, ends up connecting through Rahman who was Kiyomi's last target. It's a wild and harrowing fight to the end. I loved the action and all the relationships, seeing all the Valkyries again.
June 6, 2020
The title says it all❤️
The final Valkyries book is here and I admittedly took my time reading it, as I really never wanted this series to end❣️It’s full of bad@ss women with skills galore and the men that have their backs😱 I especially loved this story as it was for Marcus and Kiyomi and both have had difficult pasts, both feel they are broken in someway but still find the ability to find something worthy in each other and before they know it, feelings are involved as well😍
I hope at some point we get a novella to see how all these women and their men are doing as I’m honestly going to miss them all😢
The final Valkyries book is here and I admittedly took my time reading it, as I really never wanted this series to end❣️It’s full of bad@ss women with skills galore and the men that have their backs😱 I especially loved this story as it was for Marcus and Kiyomi and both have had difficult pasts, both feel they are broken in someway but still find the ability to find something worthy in each other and before they know it, feelings are involved as well😍
I hope at some point we get a novella to see how all these women and their men are doing as I’m honestly going to miss them all😢
April 6, 2020
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I've read all of this series to date, despite not knowing that it was tied to a previous series. I've enjoyed them all, but I think this one is my favorite of the series.
Kiyomi and Marcus were characters that had gone through unspeakable acts to get to where they were at this particular point in time. They were both physically and emotionally scarred, and yet they kept fighting to make their way back into the light. I loved watching their love story unfold! I could see a myriad of ways their relationship could develop, and I loved watching their journey!
The suspense plot was extremely well done, and kept me engaged throughout. I loved the twists that it took and was utterly shocked by the eventual reveal! This was a wonderful way to end the series for me!
I've read all of this series to date, despite not knowing that it was tied to a previous series. I've enjoyed them all, but I think this one is my favorite of the series.
Kiyomi and Marcus were characters that had gone through unspeakable acts to get to where they were at this particular point in time. They were both physically and emotionally scarred, and yet they kept fighting to make their way back into the light. I loved watching their love story unfold! I could see a myriad of ways their relationship could develop, and I loved watching their journey!
The suspense plot was extremely well done, and kept me engaged throughout. I loved the twists that it took and was utterly shocked by the eventual reveal! This was a wonderful way to end the series for me!
April 1, 2020
4.25 stars--BEAUTIFUL VENGEANCE is the fifth and final instalment in Kaylea Cross’ contemporary, adult VENGEANCE romantic, suspense series focusing on a group of women once known as the Valkyrie-members of a secret CIA government project. This is thirty-one year old, Valkyrie Kiyomi Tanaka, and former SAS agent Marcus Laidlaw. Any important information from the previous instalment is revealed where necessary but I recommend reading the series in order for backstory and cohesion as there is an on going arc throughout. The VENGEANCE series is a spin-off from the author’s HOSTAGE RESCUE TEAM series. You do not have to have read the original series to follow or understand but it is recommended to read DISAVOWED (Hostage Rescue Team #4).
SOME BACKGROUND: Years earlier, an unsanctioned, secret CIA run project ‘stole’, brainwashed and trained a number of orphan girls in an effort to design the perfect killing machine known as the Valkyrie. The project was disbanded but the Valkyrie have since found themselves targeted by someone high in the organization, someone who is willing to kill to protect the secrets they know. Deadly operatives trained to work alone, each a specialist in a different field, the Valkyrie struggle when they find themselves losing their heart and falling in love.
Told from several third person perspectives including Kiyomi and Marcus BEAUTIFUL VENGEANCE is the culmination of five story lines as the Valkyrie hunt for their sisters, in an effort to protect one another from the next kill. Kiyomi Tanaka, trained as the ultimate, beautiful femme fatale, had been tortured and brutalized on her last assignment but with it came the memories of what was and what will never be. Hoping to exact revenge on the man responsible, Kiyomi struggles to trust the women she has learned to call her sisters, when the Architect of the Valkyrie program returns, desperate to bring Kiyomi back into the program, desperate enough to kill anyone in the way.
Meanwhile Kiyomi’s attraction to Marcus Laidlaw continues to grow. Marcus is a former SAS agent and has leant his mansion to the surviving Valkyrie as they remain undercover, in their search for the person trying to take them down. Physically and emotionally damaged from his torture in Syria, Marcus keeps to himself but the heart is hoping for a chance at love, if only Kiyomi is willing to accept Marcus, damage and all.
The relationship between Marcus and Kiyomi is one of immediate attraction but Kiyomi requires months of healing and rehabilitation in the face of being held captive by a vindictive man. Marcus struggles with the guilt of losing too many men on his last mission to the Middle East but in doing so believes is may not be worthy of love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including all of the previous story line couples: Megan Smith and Tyler Bergstrom (Stealing Vengeance #1), Amber Brown and Jesse Cordova (Covert Vengeance #2), Chloe and Heath (Explosive Vengeance #3), retired SF and NSA agent Alex Rycroft; and Valkyrie Trinity Durant and Brody Colebrook, and Eden Foster (Toxic Vengeance #4). The requisite evil has many faces including someone connected to the original Valkyrie program.
BEAUTIFUL VENGEANCE is a story of vengeance and retribution; of obsession and control; of beauty, acceptance and love. The premise is intriguing, imaginative and edgy ; the characters are strong-willed and animated; the romance is captivating and encouraging. Kudos to the author for taking her time with the series wrap up, protecting the reader from a rush to the finish. Here’s hoping Kaylea Cross has plans for another spin-off as each member of the Valkyrie begins a new life and a new adventure.
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SOME BACKGROUND: Years earlier, an unsanctioned, secret CIA run project ‘stole’, brainwashed and trained a number of orphan girls in an effort to design the perfect killing machine known as the Valkyrie. The project was disbanded but the Valkyrie have since found themselves targeted by someone high in the organization, someone who is willing to kill to protect the secrets they know. Deadly operatives trained to work alone, each a specialist in a different field, the Valkyrie struggle when they find themselves losing their heart and falling in love.
Told from several third person perspectives including Kiyomi and Marcus BEAUTIFUL VENGEANCE is the culmination of five story lines as the Valkyrie hunt for their sisters, in an effort to protect one another from the next kill. Kiyomi Tanaka, trained as the ultimate, beautiful femme fatale, had been tortured and brutalized on her last assignment but with it came the memories of what was and what will never be. Hoping to exact revenge on the man responsible, Kiyomi struggles to trust the women she has learned to call her sisters, when the Architect of the Valkyrie program returns, desperate to bring Kiyomi back into the program, desperate enough to kill anyone in the way.
Meanwhile Kiyomi’s attraction to Marcus Laidlaw continues to grow. Marcus is a former SAS agent and has leant his mansion to the surviving Valkyrie as they remain undercover, in their search for the person trying to take them down. Physically and emotionally damaged from his torture in Syria, Marcus keeps to himself but the heart is hoping for a chance at love, if only Kiyomi is willing to accept Marcus, damage and all.
The relationship between Marcus and Kiyomi is one of immediate attraction but Kiyomi requires months of healing and rehabilitation in the face of being held captive by a vindictive man. Marcus struggles with the guilt of losing too many men on his last mission to the Middle East but in doing so believes is may not be worthy of love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including all of the previous story line couples: Megan Smith and Tyler Bergstrom (Stealing Vengeance #1), Amber Brown and Jesse Cordova (Covert Vengeance #2), Chloe and Heath (Explosive Vengeance #3), retired SF and NSA agent Alex Rycroft; and Valkyrie Trinity Durant and Brody Colebrook, and Eden Foster (Toxic Vengeance #4). The requisite evil has many faces including someone connected to the original Valkyrie program.
BEAUTIFUL VENGEANCE is a story of vengeance and retribution; of obsession and control; of beauty, acceptance and love. The premise is intriguing, imaginative and edgy ; the characters are strong-willed and animated; the romance is captivating and encouraging. Kudos to the author for taking her time with the series wrap up, protecting the reader from a rush to the finish. Here’s hoping Kaylea Cross has plans for another spin-off as each member of the Valkyrie begins a new life and a new adventure.
www.thereadingcafe.com
April 3, 2020
Marcus is a former SAS agent who is still trying to deal with the aftermath of his career. He owns the Valkyrie’s a debt that he can never repay as they rescued him when he was being held hostage so now he is returning the favor.
Kiyomi is the Valkyrie who was trained to use her physical attributes against their enemies, and it worked to perfection until the last mission which forever changed her. She has always looked at men as a means to an end but the more time she spends with Marcus the more she begins to see the man.
Kiyomi finds herself caught in the crossfire between the Valkyrie’s and their enemies but there isn’t anything that Marcus won’t do to rescue the woman he loves. The finale to this series takes you on an adventure filled with suspense, heat and twists as we get to know Kyomi and Marcus as well as catch up with all the other characters we know and love.
Kiyomi is the Valkyrie who was trained to use her physical attributes against their enemies, and it worked to perfection until the last mission which forever changed her. She has always looked at men as a means to an end but the more time she spends with Marcus the more she begins to see the man.
Kiyomi finds herself caught in the crossfire between the Valkyrie’s and their enemies but there isn’t anything that Marcus won’t do to rescue the woman he loves. The finale to this series takes you on an adventure filled with suspense, heat and twists as we get to know Kyomi and Marcus as well as catch up with all the other characters we know and love.
April 1, 2020
His Devotion!!!
Kiyomi Tanaka who'd been introduced to us in COVERT VENGEANCE was the final piece that was missing to get to those that were hunting and killing the Valkyries pay for what they have done. For years she'd been playing a femme fatale now she was prepared to give up everything to get justice for her and her fellow Valkyries. Only this time around she had much more to lose than before.
She was going after those that harmed her and the women she'd come to know and love as her family. After what happened to her at the hands of a man (Fayer Rahman), she made fall in love with her, knowing she would betrayed him in the end. She took the time to heal, while she was recovering, she ended up losing her heart to a sexy as sin, broody and wounded warrior named, Marcus Laldlaw.
Marcus Laldlaw survived tortured and certain death while in captivity years ago because of Megan ( STEALING VENGEANCE ), a Valkyrie who'd refused to let him die at the hands of his enemies. Now she and her Valkyrie sisters were staying with him while they worked in tracking down the founder of the Valkyrie program known as the Architect and the corrupt government officials who'd created/stolen a lot from them. He was determined to protect them, no matter what especially Kiyomi Tanaka who'd captured his heart the instant he saw her.
They got pretty close, they were each other's rocks. They both cared and loved the rest of the people that lived with them. They would always be family, maybe not by blood but by choice. It was wonderful to see all the Valkyries get their HEAs. It was like his family kept growing and he couldn't be happier for them.
Kiyomi showed Marcus what it meant to live again so when she found herself in their enemies' sights, he did whatever it took to make sure the woman he loved came back to him. With the help of her Valkyrie sisters, he rescued her and they made sure their enemies never underestimate them again.
BEAUTIFUL VENGEANCE VENGEANCE is the fifth and final book in Kaylea Cross' VENGEANCE series. Oh my! What a heart-wrenching, adventurous, captivating and engrossing way to end this mind-blowing series. Kaylea Cross had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I recommend you guys give this series a try! 5++++
****Teasers courtesy of Kaylea Cross.****
Kiyomi Tanaka who'd been introduced to us in COVERT VENGEANCE was the final piece that was missing to get to those that were hunting and killing the Valkyries pay for what they have done. For years she'd been playing a femme fatale now she was prepared to give up everything to get justice for her and her fellow Valkyries. Only this time around she had much more to lose than before.
She was going after those that harmed her and the women she'd come to know and love as her family. After what happened to her at the hands of a man (Fayer Rahman), she made fall in love with her, knowing she would betrayed him in the end. She took the time to heal, while she was recovering, she ended up losing her heart to a sexy as sin, broody and wounded warrior named, Marcus Laldlaw.
Marcus Laldlaw survived tortured and certain death while in captivity years ago because of Megan ( STEALING VENGEANCE ), a Valkyrie who'd refused to let him die at the hands of his enemies. Now she and her Valkyrie sisters were staying with him while they worked in tracking down the founder of the Valkyrie program known as the Architect and the corrupt government officials who'd created/stolen a lot from them. He was determined to protect them, no matter what especially Kiyomi Tanaka who'd captured his heart the instant he saw her.
They got pretty close, they were each other's rocks. They both cared and loved the rest of the people that lived with them. They would always be family, maybe not by blood but by choice. It was wonderful to see all the Valkyries get their HEAs. It was like his family kept growing and he couldn't be happier for them.
Kiyomi showed Marcus what it meant to live again so when she found herself in their enemies' sights, he did whatever it took to make sure the woman he loved came back to him. With the help of her Valkyrie sisters, he rescued her and they made sure their enemies never underestimate them again.
BEAUTIFUL VENGEANCE VENGEANCE is the fifth and final book in Kaylea Cross' VENGEANCE series. Oh my! What a heart-wrenching, adventurous, captivating and engrossing way to end this mind-blowing series. Kaylea Cross had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I recommend you guys give this series a try! 5++++
****Teasers courtesy of Kaylea Cross.****
April 29, 2020
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We got introduced to Kiyomi back in book two (Covert Vengeance) when Amber saved her from torture. Since then we've gotten sprinkles of her story and I have been waiting on bated breath for her and Marcus' story.
The final book in this amazing series was everything I wanted and more. It definitely had those moments where it seems like everything was coming together and then I'd see I had a large chunk of book left and was like "Oh shit what's going to happen now!!!!"
Kiyomi has been through hell. Tortured, abused, and manipulated from the time she entered into the Valkryie program. The man who took and tortured her before Amber saved her is finally in her sights and she will do anything to finally take him down.
I loved the whole push and pull between Kiyomi and Marcus. I loved it loved it loved it. Marcus was left constantly feeling guilty about finding Kiyomi attractive but couldn't help but love being around her. Kiyomi didn't think Marcus who could ever love someone who had been used and hurt the way she was. It was so heartbreaking, but I was so happy they got together even when it was hard.
The Vengeance series is finally over and it came together beautifully. The bad guy was finally revealed and all thee characters got to play such an important role in the ending. I'm so happy everyone got a happy ending (I hope that's not a spoiler) but what an ending.
This has been a truly amazing series and I will definitely one day be re-reading this whole series time and time again.
We got introduced to Kiyomi back in book two (Covert Vengeance) when Amber saved her from torture. Since then we've gotten sprinkles of her story and I have been waiting on bated breath for her and Marcus' story.
The final book in this amazing series was everything I wanted and more. It definitely had those moments where it seems like everything was coming together and then I'd see I had a large chunk of book left and was like "Oh shit what's going to happen now!!!!"
Kiyomi has been through hell. Tortured, abused, and manipulated from the time she entered into the Valkryie program. The man who took and tortured her before Amber saved her is finally in her sights and she will do anything to finally take him down.
I loved the whole push and pull between Kiyomi and Marcus. I loved it loved it loved it. Marcus was left constantly feeling guilty about finding Kiyomi attractive but couldn't help but love being around her. Kiyomi didn't think Marcus who could ever love someone who had been used and hurt the way she was. It was so heartbreaking, but I was so happy they got together even when it was hard.
The Vengeance series is finally over and it came together beautifully. The bad guy was finally revealed and all thee characters got to play such an important role in the ending. I'm so happy everyone got a happy ending (I hope that's not a spoiler) but what an ending.
This has been a truly amazing series and I will definitely one day be re-reading this whole series time and time again.
April 17, 2020
Beautiful Vengeance
OMG! What a FANTASTIC story! This was a very emotional story for all of the women! It was especially hard on Kiyomi. Marcus has been a trooper for all of these women, opening his home to them to heal. Marcus started falling in love with Kiyomi the first time he saw her. It took Kiyomi a little longer to start falling in love. She didn't think she could but Marcus changed her mind. It was shocking and sad to find out who the Architect was - Amber and Megan's aunt. I definitely had tears when Marcus thought he actually killed Kiyomi but thankfully she survived. The end of the Architect was epic! All women were involved in ending her. I am so happy all of the women finally found their freedom and their happily ever afters! I am sad that this is the final book in this series but what an epic ending! FANTASTIC job Kaylea! I would highly recommend this book.
OMG! What a FANTASTIC story! This was a very emotional story for all of the women! It was especially hard on Kiyomi. Marcus has been a trooper for all of these women, opening his home to them to heal. Marcus started falling in love with Kiyomi the first time he saw her. It took Kiyomi a little longer to start falling in love. She didn't think she could but Marcus changed her mind. It was shocking and sad to find out who the Architect was - Amber and Megan's aunt. I definitely had tears when Marcus thought he actually killed Kiyomi but thankfully she survived. The end of the Architect was epic! All women were involved in ending her. I am so happy all of the women finally found their freedom and their happily ever afters! I am sad that this is the final book in this series but what an epic ending! FANTASTIC job Kaylea! I would highly recommend this book.
May 9, 2022
As it all comes together this is action packed exciting and emotional, we find out who the Architect is and the team get closure. Not easy and certainly not without harm or risks. Highs and lows, lots of love and some happy endings. I felt the series could end with this book, but I know there is at least one more. Marcus and Kiyomi finally move forward and get some peace from their nightmares and some love and acceptance, which is well deserved. I loved all the couple's in this series, the woman are so strong but all were damaged and a little broken by the life forced on them as children. The men also are strong enough to take support roles behind the women they love but also step up when needed and show vulnerability as well. Amazing read.
April 13, 2020
I can't believe this is the last book of the series! What a fantastic read that I will be re-reading many times over. I'm glad Marcus' story was last, we were all rooting for him to find "his one".
I’ve come to expect disappointment when the series gets to the 4th book or 5th book, Not in this case, each one is better than the last. Exciting plots that keep you involved to the very end. As always the excitement keeps you turning the pages. It’s an intriguing story-line with many twists, surprises and very well written. The main characters are well developed and have an interesting relationship.
I’ve come to expect disappointment when the series gets to the 4th book or 5th book, Not in this case, each one is better than the last. Exciting plots that keep you involved to the very end. As always the excitement keeps you turning the pages. It’s an intriguing story-line with many twists, surprises and very well written. The main characters are well developed and have an interesting relationship.
August 13, 2022
Beautiful Vengeance had me all in the feels
First of all, I was worried a few books back that Marcus may not be who he said he was or maybe working secretly for the other side. Sooo glad that wasn’t the case.
Kiyomi has been a silent favorite since she was introduced. Put these two war torn (literally) heroes together and nothing but fierce protectiveness and tears.
I’m glad Kiyomi got her vengeance, I feel bad that Marcus had to do what he did because I get the feeling that will haunt him for the rest of his days.
This story was so emotional and so so good. I guess the good girls do win in the end
First of all, I was worried a few books back that Marcus may not be who he said he was or maybe working secretly for the other side. Sooo glad that wasn’t the case.
Kiyomi has been a silent favorite since she was introduced. Put these two war torn (literally) heroes together and nothing but fierce protectiveness and tears.
I’m glad Kiyomi got her vengeance, I feel bad that Marcus had to do what he did because I get the feeling that will haunt him for the rest of his days.
This story was so emotional and so so good. I guess the good girls do win in the end
January 30, 2024
Growing together
Kiyoma and Marcus. Both have been present in other books and have shown much growth over the series. Both have a strong story of torture and pain, but also of growth and healing. The two main villains of the series are found and get justice. Chloe had a fun moment for the final villain and the way all the sisters came together was poetic. Rycroft and the other men were a perfect blend of protector and amused loved one. Great ending to the storyline of their origin and the biggest enemies. Loved the ending and emotions to show their growth as individuals, couples and sisters.
Kiyoma and Marcus. Both have been present in other books and have shown much growth over the series. Both have a strong story of torture and pain, but also of growth and healing. The two main villains of the series are found and get justice. Chloe had a fun moment for the final villain and the way all the sisters came together was poetic. Rycroft and the other men were a perfect blend of protector and amused loved one. Great ending to the storyline of their origin and the biggest enemies. Loved the ending and emotions to show their growth as individuals, couples and sisters.
April 12, 2020
Bitter, sweet
Phew that was a journey and a half! Honestly I had a hard time getting started with this book not because I didn't want to read it, I was desperate, BUT I didn't want the series to end. I laughed, sighed, gasped and ugly cried my way through this story. My heart with team Marcus, he so deserved to find his person as much as Kiyomi. Their journey and the rest of the Valkyries was a consuming, exciting, thrilling journey, never dull and will be seriously missed. Cannot wait for the next twist on Ms Crosses avid imagination.
Phew that was a journey and a half! Honestly I had a hard time getting started with this book not because I didn't want to read it, I was desperate, BUT I didn't want the series to end. I laughed, sighed, gasped and ugly cried my way through this story. My heart with team Marcus, he so deserved to find his person as much as Kiyomi. Their journey and the rest of the Valkyries was a consuming, exciting, thrilling journey, never dull and will be seriously missed. Cannot wait for the next twist on Ms Crosses avid imagination.
November 28, 2021
This book was the intended end of this series, so it has you going through a gamut of emotions as everything gets tied up after the "final" showdown. Although I love the crazy assassin, I think this was my favourite book of the series. Nobody deserved finding love and happiness more than these two beautifully broken warriors.
As the puzzle pieces start all falling into place be prepared to have your mind blown, but do the girls manage to neutralize the threat before any damage is done?
Glad there is a brand new book to dive into as I'm not ready to say goodbye quite yet.
As the puzzle pieces start all falling into place be prepared to have your mind blown, but do the girls manage to neutralize the threat before any damage is done?
Glad there is a brand new book to dive into as I'm not ready to say goodbye quite yet.
September 25, 2023
The last book of this series. It was in some ways the best, perhaps the pace was better or I was more invested in the characters. Although the main character in this one is supposed to be the cream of the crop and we didn’t get to see her in action at all, so that didn’t feel true. Mostly, though, I’m glad to be done with the series. I would not recommend it despite the interesting premise and having liked another series by the author. I read the ebook. 3/5
April 18, 2020
Sad but satisfying
I'm sad to be done with the Vengeance Series Books because they were just that good.
Kiyomi and Marcus' story kept me on the edge of my seat....caused me to put it down because some of the scenes were too intense!
I loved every minute of the story as it was a perfect ending to a great book series.
I'm sad to be done with the Vengeance Series Books because they were just that good.
Kiyomi and Marcus' story kept me on the edge of my seat....caused me to put it down because some of the scenes were too intense!
I loved every minute of the story as it was a perfect ending to a great book series.
September 7, 2020
The Best for Last
Kiyomi and Marcus' story was very fitting as the conclusion of the Valkerie series. Everyone was included. It had all the action that you came to expect with this series. The sizzle of passion as well. And definitely the humor. Chloe had me laughing out loud. Great ending!
Kiyomi and Marcus' story was very fitting as the conclusion of the Valkerie series. Everyone was included. It had all the action that you came to expect with this series. The sizzle of passion as well. And definitely the humor. Chloe had me laughing out loud. Great ending!
September 2, 2020
Sensational ♥️
I loved the Vengeance series and the story of the Valkyries. It’s very fitting that Kyomi (and Marcus) completes the series although I’m devastated that it’s over. Simply amazing.
I loved the Vengeance series and the story of the Valkyries. It’s very fitting that Kyomi (and Marcus) completes the series although I’m devastated that it’s over. Simply amazing.
June 2, 2021
It’s been a hard series to read, hard because it’s so dark in places, but that’s what makes them so good, the bitter makes the sweet so much ...well sweeter. I’ve been dying fo Kiyomi and Marcus’s story since we forever and this didn’t disappoint. Perfect end.
December 23, 2021
Bad ass women
This series was written to bring you into the fold of a beautifully woven tapestry of intrigue, danger, loyalty,friendship and of course romance. I always find myself bereft after finishing a series that touches me so deeply.
This series was written to bring you into the fold of a beautifully woven tapestry of intrigue, danger, loyalty,friendship and of course romance. I always find myself bereft after finishing a series that touches me so deeply.
did-not-finish
November 7, 2023DNF @ 30%
I've struggled with this series compared to the rest of Cross's books and BEAUTIFUL VENGEANCE is just the last straw for me. I'm not enjoying the over arching plot of the Valkyries and the romance for this one isn't keeping my attention.
I've struggled with this series compared to the rest of Cross's books and BEAUTIFUL VENGEANCE is just the last straw for me. I'm not enjoying the over arching plot of the Valkyries and the romance for this one isn't keeping my attention.
May 3, 2024
I couldn’t get past the main characters. Their dialogue was so strange. I didn’t think his obsession with her was romantic I thought it was insanely creepy, and the age difference made me uncomfy. Also had a hard time keeping all the other chapters straight. Could barely get through it
April 16, 2020
Bringing closure!
Great action and intrigue, and very satisfying to reader who read series to bring all the characters together and be part of their growth and evolution.
Great action and intrigue, and very satisfying to reader who read series to bring all the characters together and be part of their growth and evolution.
June 16, 2020
I enjoyed this book. I enjoy all of Kaylea Cross’ books. Always a good story.
June 17, 2020
Kaylea Cross does not disappoint! This is another great series with high action making it difficult to put down. The finale was so appropriate.
June 11, 2021
Excellent ending to the series. Was hoping for another twist to be able to have one more book. Lots of small editing changes need to be made but nothing that takes away from the story.
December 26, 2021
Loved this book.
Great ending to this series. Loved all of the stories and the happy lives ahead of them. Marcus was my favorite.
Great ending to this series. Loved all of the stories and the happy lives ahead of them. Marcus was my favorite.
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