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What do you do when you inherit a battle with the God of War? You fight like Hell.

Samantha Cade knows a war is brewing and if her prophetic dreams are any indication, it will cost someone their life. Not eager to face the coming conflict, Sam tries everything she can to avoid dealing with it. But, fate has other ideas.

Tossing her lost love, Ian, back into her path is almost more than Sam can bear. Three years after he simply vanished, she can’t be sure she’s ready to open her heart to him again. Even if he’s her best asset when the God of War comes looking to pick a fight.

As Sam races against the clock to avoid losing her own life, she faces a devastating choice: lean on the man she loved and save the world, or risk breaking her own heart forever.


* This is a new edition of Night Visions that was originally released in 2012 *

298 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 18, 2012

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268 reviews1 follower
July 4, 2013
I was given this book in exchange for honest review (LoP)

*SPOILERS AHEAD* I'm too annoyed to hide them.

I honestly don't know where to start. I had a love/hate relationship with this book. There was too much cramped in and at times I felt rushed through a scene that would interest me and then slow down at less important bits.

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Sam oh Sam how you annoyed the f*#k out of me woman! First you go off with Ian like he only left for a week, NOT FOR SIX YEARS! Without so much as a goodbye, may I add. Lets not forget that his explanation SUCKED! I don't care if I feel like his my soul mate and I can't live without him, I have pride!

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Then your doubting if you should leave with him, even though you agreed in a heart beat to go...huh? You have warnings knocking you out left, right and center, but yet you choose to ignore them? Its no wonder everyone is hiding things from you and lying.

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After their departure from her house for their trip to "supposedly" go help her brother, the book took on a horror movie cliche feel to it. Seriously...stopping at a deserted motel, then deciding to take a swim in the pool at night, just before a storm?

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Then after all most of the secrets are revealed about what Sam is and why she has these dreams and hears voices, Sam decides she needs time by herself instead of hounding Ian and Trent (Ian's friend) for all the information she can get. She's so in denial on what she is and the obvious signs in front of her.

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OMG that love scene...? What the hell? One second Ian wants to reveal something to her (which had me excited that finally their going to talk, all will be revealed and they'll connect) then the next Sam wants to jump Ian's bones to 'forget'.

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I felt like them sleeping together was just added for the sake of calling this book a romance. I did not feel any connection between these two characters. It felt like I was just reading words and not actually feeling it.

The ending...I'll need a whole new review just for that part, so I'll try to sum it up with:

-Ian gets a call and leaves, its a trap...
-Sam gets attacked, loses consciousness,
-Their in a car accident leaving the house,
-Sam gets taken, loses consciousness,
-Sam wakes up to discover Scott (old friend) has her, then loses consciousness,
-Sam somehow had a chance to escape but explores instead,
-Sam goes through her transition (did I forget to mention she's also a shifter) then loses consciousness, for an hour? no one come looking for her?
-When she does leave...dom, dom, dom she gets caught, loses consciousness from being tranquilized by Scott,
-Wakes up and telepathically (its a shifter thing and yes Ian is a shifter too) tells Ian to piss off because she thinks she protecting him, then does more exploring.
-When the battle starts (no clue who started it) she unleashes some powers, kills all the bad guys.
-Then some how (with help from a dead descendant goddess) she brings Ian back from the dead.


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-Love declarations are exchanged. The End.

This book left me with more questions and a whole heap of WTF's. It was like reading through the fog and missing out on all the good bits.
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P.S For those of you who want to know why I rated this 2 stars not 1...well that was for Ian. His HOT...

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and I liked these quotes:

His love for her tore at his soul, an ache so deep, so raw that it stole the air he breathed.

When my lips touched your, everything else stopped. Nothing existed except me and you.

I would never let anything happen to you. I would die first.
Profile Image for Beth (^v^)/.
116 reviews64 followers
July 7, 2013
A copy of this book was provided by the author/LOP Group for an honest review.

Sam hears voices and sees things - she thinks that she may be going a bit crazy. Until an old love, Ian, shows up at her home and whisks her away to help her brother. Ian has been gone a long time, and needs Sam's help.

Unfortunately, I did not connect with any of the characters. I had issues with Sam going off with Ian in the very beginning, with very little explanation why. The story started out so strongly, but when I couldn't understand her character's motivation, the rest of it didn't work for me. It was a good story in general, but not for me.
Profile Image for Hbeebti.
2,039 reviews50 followers
March 25, 2013
This was really great. Fast paced and had me hooked from the very beginning. By the end you are left with questions. Like what happened to Eve? Scott? In fact I have several questions about Scott. I really hope that there is more to this.
Profile Image for Ashley Stoyanoff.
Author 21 books704 followers
March 17, 2013
This book was packed full with sexy romance, suspense, and action. There really never was a dull moment. An awesome start to a series.

Samantha Cade is anything but average. She sees things, mostly death, and she is pretty sure she is losing her mind. She lives alone with her dog Ginger, and with a lot of effort she manages to keep her head on straight—sort of. But when the only man that she ever loved returns after vanishing six years ago, her life gets … complicated. Secrets, betrayal, paranormal hotness; Night Visions has it all, and will leave you begging for more.

I adored Ian and Samantha. Their attraction was perfect and not perfect all at the same time. They had their issues, and a past, so it really wasn’t a love at first sight thing, more of a lost love rekindled. Their relationship was refreshing.

The simple descriptions were prefect. Gray starts the scenes and settings in her imagination and lets the reader finish them. One of my biggest pet peeves is when an author goes overboard in the description area, and essentially buries the actual story in fluff. You won’t find that with Night Visions. The descriptions are meaningful, and well placed, enhancing the story instead of drowning it.

My only issue, and the reason for the four stars, is that some of the events that happened within the story could have used more of an explanation. I won’t say anything else here because I don’t want to give anything away but, at times I felt like something that should have been a big event in the story was accepted by Samantha and then brushed over quickly.

Overall, this was a great read, and I’m really looking forward to the next installment. If you are looking for a quick read with some steamy romance, this book is perfect.
Profile Image for Rachel Olson.
Author 8 books169 followers
December 26, 2012
I've seriously started over three times trying to think of the right things to say about Night Visions, and I'm seriously speechless. As a debut novel, Elena Gray really has given herself a high expectation level with any upcoming novels. With mystery, suspense, romance and intrigue, Night Visions never wavered or fell short.

I love a book that just sucks you right in. Night Visions provides a certain "comfort" appeal that allows the reader to step into the shoes of the main character and go traipsing around with her on her haphazard journey to discover who - and what - she is. It's been what seems like a lifetime since I read it, and I still constantly think about the storyline. I look forward to being able to purchase this in print, and adding it to my bookshelf. It's definitely worth rereading again and again!

I'm desperate for more Elena Gray! I can't wait to see what else she has in store for these characters. Night Visions is easily a 5 star novel. It won't let you down!
25 reviews5 followers
April 17, 2013
I am a huge sucker for a good paranormal romance and Elena Gray did not disappoint with Night Visions. From the beautiful cover to the last page I was pulled in, anxiously turning every page. The story introduces us to Sam Cade, a bestselling author, who lives a quiet life with her dog, Ginger. As the story progresses we learn that Sam’s life is not as quiet as it appears. She is haunted by visions and whispers in her head and feels that she is missing a big secret part of her life. Will her best friend, Ian, who left her six years earlier be the key to unlocking these secrets? Or will the voices telling her not to trust him possibly be referring to the sexy hunk of a man she has known her whole life. The story of Sam and Ian picks up pace and becomes more suspenseful with every passing page. But Elena Gray does not stick to the suspense and mystery. She shows the reader a glimpse of true love and romance that will cause goose bumps. I loved the story being told from the point of view of both Sam and Ian and felt that added to the beautiful descriptiveness that made me feel like I was standing in the middle of the action. I look forward to reading the next story in this series and seeing what Ms. Gray has in store for us.

By Charissa Nelson for Platinum Book Reviews
257 reviews38 followers
January 3, 2013
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Ok, first off the book cover alone is awesome, and perfect for the story. When you first start reading Night Visions, you have no idea where this is going to go. It has so much mystery surrounding it and it keeps you reading. As little bits and pieces are given about the characters, their background, and reason for their actions, you begin a love hate relationship with them. I went back and forth constantly with feelings about them. I love that in a story, plus the unpredictability to it. You are not overwhelmed with too many characters in the story, but as it advances you are introduced to additional characters that will play an important role with story development. The main focus of Night Visions is the relationship rebuilding of Sam and Ian which is all over the place. To be together, not be together, will it work out, do I want to be with him again, can I trust him, the list goes on. I liked that you never knew whether they would be together or not in the end. This is not just a love/romance story by any means. There is much mystery, action, and suspense to it that the romance is just an added bonus :) I am anxiously awaiting the next book. I hope you enjoy!
Profile Image for Kelli McCracken.
Author 26 books930 followers
December 26, 2012
If the cover alone doesn't draw you in, the story will. I couldn't put my kindle down.

This story follows Sam Cade, a paranormal writer who is plagued by visions and voices. She think's she is losing her mind, or getting too involved in the abnormal world she writes about...until her past comes storming back into her life. A past that makes her heart flutter every time she looks inside hazel eyes.

Ian Behr left Sam years ago with a broken heart and unanswered questions. When he shows back up, unannounced, Sam isn't sure whether to believe anything he says. Even if he says the reason he is there is to escort her back to her brother, who needs her help. Sam is reluctant, but gives in...and so begins the journey.

This book is full of laugh-out-loud moments as much as ones that will make you swoon. And let's not forget about the action. The storyline moves along at a great pace. One that will have you turning pages and trying to guess what happens next. I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys paranormal romance. The shifter storyline isn't like any I've ever read before. Great read!
Profile Image for Ladonnal.
23 reviews
June 27, 2013
I was given this book by Lovers of Paranormal Romance, in exchange for an honest review. Night Visions is the first in a new series by Elena Grey. With shifters, ghost and other creatures that go bump in the night, this novel packed with steamy romance and suspense. The story moved at a fast pace and kept me interested all the way through. The only complaint that I have is that it could have been a little more detailed. In some areas something would be mentioned or hinted at without giving an in depth explanation. As far as this series goes, I will definitely be giving this one a try. It's a great beginning to a new shifter series.http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Profile Image for Ariella.
1,136 reviews11 followers
June 27, 2013
I was given this book in exchange for honest review (LoP). I love reading this book it was amazing. Samantha Cade hears voices and visions and Ian Behr has just return. Samantha loves Ian but he never told her that he was leaving. Overall a great read I highly recommend this book.
Profile Image for Heather Gilbert.
1,772 reviews85 followers
December 31, 2019
3.5 rounded up

There are a few things to celebrate about this book: emotional connection, shifter mythology and obvious familial love. I adored at that. What I didn’t like? Half the time it made little sense, at least to someone not treated to a (spoiler) talking in her head or mirror. Regardless, you might enjoy it - and it feels like a standalone (for this couple) within a series.

Third person, multiple POV, episodic.
Rating = R
Romantic dynamic = M/F
Character age range = 21+

Pros;
- There is an almost melodic quality to the writing.
- The emotions feel real.
- Eva.... not sure why, but I kinda love her.

Cons:
- This Girl didn’t question anything.... at least not for long. I mean, seriously?! The guy left you, for 3 freaking years! You sounded like he died! Then bam! He shows up and you just waltz off cross country with him, because, why now? Your brother? Hit the jerk girl. Dang.
- Disjointed and Jumbled.
- Certain facts felt dropped into the narrative without lead up.
Profile Image for Jackie.
2,554 reviews
June 26, 2020
Well, so many things happened in this story that just didn't make sense for me. I was expecting all sorts of things from the blurb & the title of the series (The Gods of Night). I this did not meet my expectations. I should have quit early on, but it was like rubber-necking at the scene of an accident, can't help but watch/look. I hated Sam & Ian. I did NOT feel the connection between them. I did not even feel chemistry between them. The biggest gripe, Sam's character was totally inconsistent thru the whole book, never doing anything the same. The back and forth mental stuff coming from Sam was horrible. What are all the voices she hears, and why are there no explanations about them? Why is she having dreams of future things but almost at the same time as the event, so it's of no value to help her change the outcome, it just muddled the story. The sex scene felt forced & didn't work, I think it was used as shock value. The whole thing was full of contradictions & no explanations. I wish I could get my time back. Needless to say, I won't be following this series.
Profile Image for Andrea Green.
814 reviews8 followers
July 26, 2019
This is a well written and captivating paranormal romance with wonderful characters that are well defined and easily imagined but the plot also runs as though it was a mystery novel. There is lots of action, plenty of romance, suspense and drama plus enough twists and turns to keep you enthralled through out the book. This book is so well written that you will be taken on a rollercoaster of emotions as you find out more about each character and their past history. You will be drawn in and Its definitely a book that once you start reading you won’t be able to put down and when you have finished you are left seriously wanting more and hating having to wait which in my opinion is the mark or a very good book
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1,826 reviews7 followers
October 4, 2019
Sam hears strange voices in her head and fears she is getting crazy. Until the love of her life suddenly comes back and turns her life upside down. When she realizes there is more to her situations, it's time to unravel the secrets.
I liked the premise of the story very much, but sadly did not enjoy the execution as much as I wanted to. The plot progressed too slowly for my liking and could not hold my attention or interest the way another series by this author did. I had trouble to connect with Sam or Ian, liking more the side characters in the book. Nevertheless, closer to the end I got into the plot and started to enjoy the story, so I am curious how it will progress.
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1,052 reviews1 follower
January 2, 2020
An interesting story and a nice opening for the series. I think there are just enough loose ends to make curious readers want to move on, while answering enough questions to satisfy. It was missing just a little something for me that would have made an epic read, but I wasn’t disappointed with the book either.
Profile Image for Angela Sanders.
Author 47 books976 followers
January 21, 2020
Perfect!


I'm so happy to have found Elena's books! Ill be downloading book two as soon as I'm done here. An extraordinary and well-written book, a must-read for anyone who enjoys the paranormal (romance, too) with its own unique quality. And when I say, unique, it truly is.
No spoilers! This is another must-read book. LOVE it!
Profile Image for Jacqueline Chappell.
1,444 reviews20 followers
November 1, 2020
This was an interesting and engaging read. It starts with a lot of intrigue and mystery for about the first 50% but then it’s hot and heavy action and romance through to the cliffhanger. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing where this series goes. The characters are well developed and the world building is excellent. Definitely recommend this one.
Profile Image for CJ.
251 reviews
November 23, 2020
Great story

Enjoyed this story immensely. Sam and Ian were well developed characters that you fell in love with and rooted for. Written in third person and gave alternate POV. Ends on a cliffhanger. I enjoyed the unique spin with gods and supernaturals- not a typical stereotypical story.
Profile Image for Melissa.
439 reviews4 followers
September 28, 2019
Exciting book from the beginning. Lots of whys and questions but overall good book. Hopefully the next book will answer them. Sam seems a bit too forgiving but overall loved the character and can't wait to see what happens next.
Profile Image for Danielle Huff.
143 reviews
October 19, 2019
This was a good read. The book introduced Sam as we get to know her and slowly learn what her future holds. Sam overcomes learning her world isn’t what she thought and the pain of heartbreak all at the same time. It really sets the scene for a great story in the next book!
Profile Image for Pam.
320 reviews23 followers
December 29, 2019
First of all I love the cover! This is book 1 in a series, and a great start! It definitely has some twists and turns and you don't really know what's going to happen next which keeps the book really interesting. If you're looking for a new paranormal romance to try, give Night Visions a read!
Profile Image for Jessie Shepps.
609 reviews
October 13, 2020
New take on paranormal romance

This book has twists in the plot that were unexpected. Interesting take on shifters and the super natural. Love the chemistry between Sam and Ian. This book was a quick and easy read.
Profile Image for Hannah Brooker.
766 reviews2 followers
October 31, 2020
Not sure!!

On the whole it was a good book. I got a bit anxious part way through and my heart was in my mouth. After that it fell a bit flat.
171 reviews
December 1, 2020
There is a ton of good things in this book, it just took almost half the book to get there. I'm glad I continued to read because it got really good towards the end of the book.
Profile Image for Veronica Lopez.
115 reviews2 followers
July 29, 2019
Mixed feelings.

I don't know where to start. I am guess the Author wants to keep you guessing through out the book because you really don't know what I going on until you're half way through the book.
I don't want to give away any spoilers which makes this hard to write.
It left me asking more questions then anything else. I won't lie I still enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next one because this has really peaked my interest and I need more. So if you like mystery books which I really do this is a must read. If you need all the detail right away you might b a little frustrated. Either way you wont be sorry it still had a little bit of everything. I can't wait to read the next book on this series.
Profile Image for Destiny Bridwell.
1,719 reviews36 followers
July 26, 2019
I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I was not sure how I was going to feel about this book. I started with opening the book and starting on page one. It was really easy to fall in to Sam's life. There is not doubt that she is going through a lot with the visions in her dreams and a boyfriend that disappeared. Now he is back and leading her down a path that is causing things to stranger and stranger with each passing moment. There is just something about Ian I am not sure about. I am not sure I could be as strong is her. I did love just jumping into her life and going along for the ride. They do seem to make each other stronger, but I know there is still more to come. So ready for book 2. 
Profile Image for Teresa Jobes.
80 reviews
July 29, 2019
Quick paced, easy paranormal young adult read. Looking forward to the next book.
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