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Afterthought
When you're choosing between right and wrong, sometimes love is just an afterthought.
Telepath Vance Gregory never thought that taking down high-powered underworld Path Marcus Rose would be easy. When his enemy proves to be a far more formidable danger than Vance anticipates, he has no choice but to join forces with Ayan, a beautiful low-level Path with mysterious connections to Marcus.
Captured by Vance's organization during a bungled ambush on Marcus, Ayan had no intention of helping them achieve their ends. But Vance isn't like anyone he's known. Given a glimpse of how life with him might be beyond the uncertain society they inhabit, Ayan agrees to Vance's plans.
Neither of them expect the intense attraction, nor the explosive mental bond it forges. And when Ayan's powers begin to spike out of control, neither of them want to face the unpredictable dangers that could tear them apart.
With Ayan at his side, Vance sets out to remove the threat Marcus poses to the Path community. But Marcus isn't that easy to kill, and when Ayan turns out to be vital to Marcus's continued existence, Vance has to choose between the enemy he hates or the man he loves.
Telepath Vance Gregory never thought that taking down high-powered underworld Path Marcus Rose would be easy. When his enemy proves to be a far more formidable danger than Vance anticipates, he has no choice but to join forces with Ayan, a beautiful low-level Path with mysterious connections to Marcus.
Captured by Vance's organization during a bungled ambush on Marcus, Ayan had no intention of helping them achieve their ends. But Vance isn't like anyone he's known. Given a glimpse of how life with him might be beyond the uncertain society they inhabit, Ayan agrees to Vance's plans.
Neither of them expect the intense attraction, nor the explosive mental bond it forges. And when Ayan's powers begin to spike out of control, neither of them want to face the unpredictable dangers that could tear them apart.
With Ayan at his side, Vance sets out to remove the threat Marcus poses to the Path community. But Marcus isn't that easy to kill, and when Ayan turns out to be vital to Marcus's continued existence, Vance has to choose between the enemy he hates or the man he loves.
145 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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Cat Kane
14 books10 followersCat Kane is a puzzle wrapped in a mystery wrapped in an enigma wrapped in chocolate. Despite sharing her home country with approximately ninety billion sheep, she worships her namesake animal and is ready to bow down as a loyal minion once cats develop thumbs and take over the planet. Cat has been writing M/M romance for long enough that it scares her a little when she thinks about it. Cat is also vaguely weirded out by writing about herself in the third person, but above all is very grateful to you for reading her books.
You can contact Cat at catkanewrites@gmail.com, or via Twitter, Facebook, or her blog
You can contact Cat at catkanewrites@gmail.com, or via Twitter, Facebook, or her blog
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January 31, 2011
I really should have enjoyed this book, since it met many of those points I value greatly in a good story. The writing was smooth, there was humor and heartbreak in good measure , and the sex scenes (of which there were plenty) were generally hot and well-placed. The plot idea was original; I haven’t come across too many telepaths in m/m fiction, and I liked the way the author used telepathy both in forwarding the plot and in the relationships between the protagonists, not only Vance and Ayan, but also with Marcus, Pietro and even the few human characters in this book. What they were was really important to the plot and not only there for the colorful effect. Yet, there was a number of things that bothered me to the point of impatience.
The characters constantly ruminated the same concerns about each other. Perhaps this was only me, but I didn’t get the logic in that. BothVance and Ayan constantly questioned the other’s motives and doubted the other’s love. Neither did ever think about simply asking the other, or if they were really so incommunicative with words, of just opening up his mind to the other. After all, both possessed psy abilities which they obviously had no trouble using during sexual encounters. The principle of telepathy/ empathy seemed not consequently thought through here. Even after they had finally connected, deeply enough that being apart hurt both of them physically, they kept doubting. I found this an artificial way of creating gratuitous conflict.
Also, I couldn’t really connect with the main characters, although I’d beg to keep in mind that I’m but one reader and others may not have the same issues as I had. To me, Ayan didn’t seem able to decide if he was a beta or an omega; he claimed the right to make his own decisions and not to be treated like a child, but he often behaved more like a sullen teenager than a grown man. He is unresourceful and so dependent of first Marcus and later Vance, he’s unlikely to make it on his own. At times, I could even sympathize with Ayan’s misgivings about what Vance wanted from him, aside from a beautiful face and a gorgeous body, because Vance was portrayed a self-sufficient, calculating, pretty egocentric man who was unlikely to load himself down with an otherwise “useless” boy toy. The villain, Marcus, was much better elaborated and actually the best character in the story. Although he has much in common with Vance as to characteristics, Marcus was completely without conscience and deliciously mean. He stole the show off Vance and Ayan.
What reconciled the story with me was the ending, which was really good, and took the plot idea of a battle between telepaths to an exciting climax, an engrossing fight with mental powers and fists. Yet, it took the story long to get to this point, and if I hadn’t read it for a review, I might have given up on it by then.
I found this book didn’t live up to its promises. The interesting plot idea and the skillful writing ultimately suffered from the weak characterization. Again, this is but my opinion, others may feel differently.
Read the full review on reviewsbyjessewave.com
The characters constantly ruminated the same concerns about each other. Perhaps this was only me, but I didn’t get the logic in that. BothVance and Ayan constantly questioned the other’s motives and doubted the other’s love. Neither did ever think about simply asking the other, or if they were really so incommunicative with words, of just opening up his mind to the other. After all, both possessed psy abilities which they obviously had no trouble using during sexual encounters. The principle of telepathy/ empathy seemed not consequently thought through here. Even after they had finally connected, deeply enough that being apart hurt both of them physically, they kept doubting. I found this an artificial way of creating gratuitous conflict.
Also, I couldn’t really connect with the main characters, although I’d beg to keep in mind that I’m but one reader and others may not have the same issues as I had. To me, Ayan didn’t seem able to decide if he was a beta or an omega; he claimed the right to make his own decisions and not to be treated like a child, but he often behaved more like a sullen teenager than a grown man. He is unresourceful and so dependent of first Marcus and later Vance, he’s unlikely to make it on his own. At times, I could even sympathize with Ayan’s misgivings about what Vance wanted from him, aside from a beautiful face and a gorgeous body, because Vance was portrayed a self-sufficient, calculating, pretty egocentric man who was unlikely to load himself down with an otherwise “useless” boy toy. The villain, Marcus, was much better elaborated and actually the best character in the story. Although he has much in common with Vance as to characteristics, Marcus was completely without conscience and deliciously mean. He stole the show off Vance and Ayan.
What reconciled the story with me was the ending, which was really good, and took the plot idea of a battle between telepaths to an exciting climax, an engrossing fight with mental powers and fists. Yet, it took the story long to get to this point, and if I hadn’t read it for a review, I might have given up on it by then.
I found this book didn’t live up to its promises. The interesting plot idea and the skillful writing ultimately suffered from the weak characterization. Again, this is but my opinion, others may feel differently.
Read the full review on reviewsbyjessewave.com
October 7, 2009
You have GOT to read this story, its riveting in that the characters hook up in and don't let go till the very end. And even then you want more. A rollercoaster ride that will leave you grinning and feeling the adrenaline spiking!
What are you waiting for, read the book!
What are you waiting for, read the book!
December 25, 2010
This story snared vme in and didn't let go. Awesome.
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