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The Other Bennetts #1
Controlled Chaos
Clara Bennett
Doing the right thing means I have to die.
My secret precognitive abilities warned me so. There is no changing my fate, no matter how hard I try.
When I take a gunshot wound to the chest, my final resting place will be a shallow grave.
If only I knew who will pull the trigger.
My lifetime of running won’t help me now.
It’s too late for that.
There is no walking away from this moment or from the man I was destined to love for the rest of my life, no matter how little time I may have left.
Porter Anderson
I needed the help of the one woman who is avoiding me at all cost.
This is just my luck.
This is personal, and long-overdue where answers are on the line.
Getting her to agree is going to be impossible, especially when we met and I discovered that she sees only her impending demise in my eyes.
I’m going to have to get creative in convincing her to help solve my case and, more importantly, figuring out how to keep her alive.
Doing the right thing means I have to die.
My secret precognitive abilities warned me so. There is no changing my fate, no matter how hard I try.
When I take a gunshot wound to the chest, my final resting place will be a shallow grave.
If only I knew who will pull the trigger.
My lifetime of running won’t help me now.
It’s too late for that.
There is no walking away from this moment or from the man I was destined to love for the rest of my life, no matter how little time I may have left.
Porter Anderson
I needed the help of the one woman who is avoiding me at all cost.
This is just my luck.
This is personal, and long-overdue where answers are on the line.
Getting her to agree is going to be impossible, especially when we met and I discovered that she sees only her impending demise in my eyes.
I’m going to have to get creative in convincing her to help solve my case and, more importantly, figuring out how to keep her alive.
244 pages, Paperback
First published March 19, 2020
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March 2, 2020
Clara Bennett is the cousin of the sisters in the Bennett Dynasty series and she, like the others, has a certain gift or power. She knows how she's going to die and she knows who is going to kill her. But she sees things, too and envisions events that actually happen. She knows when she meets Porter Anderson that he's going to be the guy who pulls the trigger and she is never wrong.
Porter has a gift of his own...maybe it's more of a curse. Women cannot resist him. No matter how he tries to turn off the attraction, women continue to throw themselves at him and pretty much get stupid over him. Clara is immune to this "love voodoo" and when she's around, the other women don't seem attracted to Porter. He needs her around to turn that off because he's working on a case where there are a lot of young women around and he can't have them hanging on him.
This case is personal to him because it involves his mother, his deceased father, and the now stepfather. But he didn't know that until a little later in the book. He knew something wasn't right and it was a case, but he was going in under the guise of giving a speech at a graduation and Clara was his fiancee.
But things never go as they should and it doesn't take long for details to be revealed. The book is short, exciting, and suspenseful. It grabbed me from the beginning and didn't let go until the very end. There was simmering tension between Clara and Porter that ended in a fade-to-black love scene. That was okay with me. It is a romantic suspense and there was enough of both to sweep it to the end in a flourish.
I enjoyed this book very much, but I want to see what these characters look like. I can only imagine that Clara looks like the woman on the cover and the only description of Porter is that he has caramel-colored eyes. I want to see the rest. I want to know if Porter is as handsome as he is appealing, if that makes sense. I want to know what Clara looks like. She has dark hair and that's about all that is said. The descriptions of everything else were great, but I want to see the characters. That's just me, though. Some people don't mind. I like to paint a picture in my mind and I had very little to go on. It's a personal thing and I know not everybody shares my point of view.
But it was still a great book. An easy five stars for plot and intrigue. I'm anxious to read the next in the series.
*I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily left a review.
Porter has a gift of his own...maybe it's more of a curse. Women cannot resist him. No matter how he tries to turn off the attraction, women continue to throw themselves at him and pretty much get stupid over him. Clara is immune to this "love voodoo" and when she's around, the other women don't seem attracted to Porter. He needs her around to turn that off because he's working on a case where there are a lot of young women around and he can't have them hanging on him.
This case is personal to him because it involves his mother, his deceased father, and the now stepfather. But he didn't know that until a little later in the book. He knew something wasn't right and it was a case, but he was going in under the guise of giving a speech at a graduation and Clara was his fiancee.
But things never go as they should and it doesn't take long for details to be revealed. The book is short, exciting, and suspenseful. It grabbed me from the beginning and didn't let go until the very end. There was simmering tension between Clara and Porter that ended in a fade-to-black love scene. That was okay with me. It is a romantic suspense and there was enough of both to sweep it to the end in a flourish.
I enjoyed this book very much, but I want to see what these characters look like. I can only imagine that Clara looks like the woman on the cover and the only description of Porter is that he has caramel-colored eyes. I want to see the rest. I want to know if Porter is as handsome as he is appealing, if that makes sense. I want to know what Clara looks like. She has dark hair and that's about all that is said. The descriptions of everything else were great, but I want to see the characters. That's just me, though. Some people don't mind. I like to paint a picture in my mind and I had very little to go on. It's a personal thing and I know not everybody shares my point of view.
But it was still a great book. An easy five stars for plot and intrigue. I'm anxious to read the next in the series.
*I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily left a review.
May 9, 2022
Needs More Chaos, Less Control
A psychic reluctantly pairs with an FBI agent. She has a premonition that he will kill her. Still their attraction is strong and she is determined to help him complete his mission, even if it kills her.
This book was okay. Not much suspense. The helpful cult was rather obvious. The pacing is pretty good but there are too many secondary characters. The resolution is pat.
A psychic reluctantly pairs with an FBI agent. She has a premonition that he will kill her. Still their attraction is strong and she is determined to help him complete his mission, even if it kills her.
This book was okay. Not much suspense. The helpful cult was rather obvious. The pacing is pretty good but there are too many secondary characters. The resolution is pat.
September 18, 2021
Could Have Been Good.
I found the premise of this book intriguing. But shortly after I began reading I realized it would have been more aptly title UNcontrolled Chaos thanks to the writing style.
You know how it feels when you're standing with a group of people in conversation and you realize that they all have a shared history that you don't. Awkward at best. Well, that's how I felt as I read this story. Like this was not book one of a series, but rather the last book in the series. I even double checked after I started reading because I couldn't shake the notion that there was a whole history here that I knew nothing about.
Apparently, some of the characters of this "new" series were from a previous series that I had not read.
Sadly, this created a less than enjoyable read for me. Perhaps the characters had been fleshed out in a previous story, but from the perspective of this book alone I found them to be very two-dimensional. Actions and decisions of the main characters seemed based on whims rather than any sort of character-appropriate response. This also made it difficult for me to feel much for Clare or Porter, since I spent the entire read feeling like I needed to catch up.
Truly, I hate writing a negative review. I actually cringe at the thought of bashing someone else's work. But there's no point in writing reviews if I'm not going to give you the truth as I see it. This book could have been good. It suffered for lack of a good editor who could have helped flesh out the characters and plot, as well as catching all the annoying typos and grammatical errors as well.
I found the premise of this book intriguing. But shortly after I began reading I realized it would have been more aptly title UNcontrolled Chaos thanks to the writing style.
You know how it feels when you're standing with a group of people in conversation and you realize that they all have a shared history that you don't. Awkward at best. Well, that's how I felt as I read this story. Like this was not book one of a series, but rather the last book in the series. I even double checked after I started reading because I couldn't shake the notion that there was a whole history here that I knew nothing about.
Apparently, some of the characters of this "new" series were from a previous series that I had not read.
Sadly, this created a less than enjoyable read for me. Perhaps the characters had been fleshed out in a previous story, but from the perspective of this book alone I found them to be very two-dimensional. Actions and decisions of the main characters seemed based on whims rather than any sort of character-appropriate response. This also made it difficult for me to feel much for Clare or Porter, since I spent the entire read feeling like I needed to catch up.
Truly, I hate writing a negative review. I actually cringe at the thought of bashing someone else's work. But there's no point in writing reviews if I'm not going to give you the truth as I see it. This book could have been good. It suffered for lack of a good editor who could have helped flesh out the characters and plot, as well as catching all the annoying typos and grammatical errors as well.
August 31, 2020
Great start this side of the Bennetts.
Great start this side of the Bennetts. Looking forward to the series. The abolitionists interestingness I liked the chemistry between Porter and Clara. These are fast paced, medium burn romances tied in with a mystery or three.
Clara has been trying to outrun her death for years. We vision triggered by the same man, her soul mate. Fate is a funny thing and even though she originally turned down his offer, she ends up heading to an island of evil and her death visions reality. It's a great escape and I highly recommend
Great start this side of the Bennetts. Looking forward to the series. The abolitionists interestingness I liked the chemistry between Porter and Clara. These are fast paced, medium burn romances tied in with a mystery or three.
Clara has been trying to outrun her death for years. We vision triggered by the same man, her soul mate. Fate is a funny thing and even though she originally turned down his offer, she ends up heading to an island of evil and her death visions reality. It's a great escape and I highly recommend
January 30, 2021
Great story
I liked this story enough though it has the Character ThAT haVE secret abilities,has a lot of danger,suspense,action and a little romance thrown in looking forward to reading more books from this author
I liked this story enough though it has the Character ThAT haVE secret abilities,has a lot of danger,suspense,action and a little romance thrown in looking forward to reading more books from this author
January 30, 2023
Wow! I really loved it! They have a amazing superpower in their visions..
It’s really good so far, I really enjoyed it! I really hope that Porter’s mother will remember everything about the drugs and other stuffs that she has to deal with it..
Looking forward to read another book series soon…
It’s really good so far, I really enjoyed it! I really hope that Porter’s mother will remember everything about the drugs and other stuffs that she has to deal with it..
Looking forward to read another book series soon…
August 9, 2023
Great thriller
This story kept you guessing until the end. The psychic abilities added just the right amount of intrigue. Loved the romantic connection between Porter and Alicia. Great read!
This story kept you guessing until the end. The psychic abilities added just the right amount of intrigue. Loved the romantic connection between Porter and Alicia. Great read!
March 21, 2020
Good story
Good story , the other Bennetts is an interesting continuation of the original series. I enjoyed the interaction between characters.
Good story , the other Bennetts is an interesting continuation of the original series. I enjoyed the interaction between characters.
July 6, 2020
Good book.
Good story. Not the kind of paranormal I'm used to reading . The story line is fast paced and dangerous. Good read!
Good story. Not the kind of paranormal I'm used to reading . The story line is fast paced and dangerous. Good read!
October 20, 2020
Clara and Porter
Clara is the only sister of gifted brothers. She has been recruited by the FBI. Now she had been asked to work with her bosses brother in law and pose as his fiance. Great read !!
Clara is the only sister of gifted brothers. She has been recruited by the FBI. Now she had been asked to work with her bosses brother in law and pose as his fiance. Great read !!
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January 24, 2021
Good story!
A touch of paranormal and some suspense. Clara was a unique character and I liked her character along with Porter. Some romace and a fast story. Loved it!
A touch of paranormal and some suspense. Clara was a unique character and I liked her character along with Porter. Some romace and a fast story. Loved it!
April 10, 2021
Interesting plot
Loved the Bennett sisters and than reading Clare's story was a great way to extend the series. Love all 7 of the books!
Loved the Bennett sisters and than reading Clare's story was a great way to extend the series. Love all 7 of the books!
November 11, 2022
Fun read
Cute story with lots of mysticism, romance and secrets. Lots of family ties even when not expected. I recommend it.
Cute story with lots of mysticism, romance and secrets. Lots of family ties even when not expected. I recommend it.
April 4, 2023
Hough yes
I truly enjoyed this book! Sometimes you think that super natural books just can't be true! I think this book will keep you guessing!
Just try it
I truly enjoyed this book! Sometimes you think that super natural books just can't be true! I think this book will keep you guessing!
Just try it
April 18, 2023
Good series
This is the first book in this new series. Really enjoyed it. Had suspense , surprises. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
This is the first book in this new series. Really enjoyed it. Had suspense , surprises. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
June 9, 2023
Fantastic!
What a twist. I never saw it coming. I also had a lot of trouble putting the book down to attend to other responsibilities.
What a twist. I never saw it coming. I also had a lot of trouble putting the book down to attend to other responsibilities.
September 11, 2023
Love this series!
November 25, 2023
Gifted talent
This was an intriguing story of characters that have differing talents that can solve crimes. It was a very good story. The characters are great.
This was an intriguing story of characters that have differing talents that can solve crimes. It was a very good story. The characters are great.
February 27, 2024
Gifted or chaos
I can't even imagine being born with this. The different levels of being gifted is outstanding if you dare to believe. I true page turner.
I can't even imagine being born with this. The different levels of being gifted is outstanding if you dare to believe. I true page turner.
October 7, 2024
Good story
Mystery, suspense and drama with some romance in this story will keep you turning the pages until you get to the end.
Mystery, suspense and drama with some romance in this story will keep you turning the pages until you get to the end.
March 19, 2020
This is the first book in the new “Other Bennett’s” series and I LOVED it!! This book has a great combination of romance, mystery, and the supernatural. If you enjoy that combination, you will enjoy this book. This book is perfect for a cozy afternoon read!
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