Christian and Jared........ together at last! By Swaffy67 As a huge reader of the M/M genre, I was anxiously awaiting this book from K. Michaels. I was not disappointed. This book was so good, as soon as I finished the last page, I started back at page 1 for a re-read. Jared fascinated me in prior books, and I hoped he was a consummate douche because he had underlying issues, mainly his sexual orientation. Christian for me was a fantastic characterization of someone who had a horrible childhood to becoming a wonderful and thoughtful adult. My heart broke for Christian over and over again and you just wanted to slap the meanness and snark out of Jared. The plot getting these two back in the same room was well written and seems to be a continuation that I think we'll see through the next several books. Kris also knows how to write a sex scene, and the scenes here with Jared and Christian were beautiful to read. This wasn't just sex with these two, there was emotion and a closeness that was wonderful and made you change your perception of Jared. Wow, he sure turned into a romantic marshmallow. Who knew he had it in him? I also loved that Christian was strong enough to stand up to Jared and speak his mind. My only complaint is that the Guardian series is not being written fast enough.....I'm sorry I said that but that's just me being a selfish reader. Now we wait for Jasmine's story. So, I'll go into my kitchen, fight with my coffee maker just like Jared does and anxiously wait until I see a release date for the next book. I highly recommend this series, as well as all the books from Kris Michaels. You won't be disappointed. Today's links are below. Come back every day for the new links to check out the reviews! All Blogs with an * (astrix) are review posts. October 11th United Indie Book Blog* http://unitedindiebookblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/jared-kings-of-guardian-by-kris.html Cover to Cover Book Blog https://www.facebook.com/covertocoverbookblog/photos/a.228323154024352.1073741828.228290944027573/551059461750718/?type=3&theater Danielle's Domain http://daniellesdomainreviews.blogspot.com/2016/10/promo-for-jared-kings-of-guardian-5-by.html Delightfully Dirty Reads https://delightfullydirtyreads.com/2016/10/11/jared-kings-of-guardian-by-kris-michaels-blog-tour/ DOUBLE M ROCKING BOOK BUDDIES https://www.facebook.com/514063895361404/photos/a.535937903174003.1073741829.514063895361404/890075571093566/?type=3&theater Fictional Rendezvous Book Blog http://fictionalrendezvousbookblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/blog-tour-for-jared-kings-of-guardian.html FOUR CHICKS FLIPPING PAGES http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly.com/home/jared-kings-of-guardian-book-5-by-kris-michaels-blog-tour-giveaway Come back tomorrow for more chances to win!
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Another Fantastic Addition to the Series! By Bookworm555
Yep, another amazing Guardian book. I have not read a Kris Michaels' solo or collab that has not been fantastic which is why I ARC her books when possible (as it gets the book in my hands earlier) but I always purchase and keep them stored on all of my Kindles (they are some of the best re-reads I have come across). This is her third M/M book (A Heart's Desire and An Evidence of Magic were first) and her first Guardian M/M. I really liked the story on this one. Keep in mind that Jared was a cop and not a specialist like Jacob, Jason, Joseph, and Alpha team (still hoping to get the Wonder Twins story sooner rather than later), so this story does not have the intense situations the other stories have. This is more of a Jared/Christian love story with a background intrigue that brings them together (finally). For those not into M/M, the sex is fairly short and easily skipped over. I love the fact that the author does not have her leads constantly thinking and leading with the wrong head - sure they like sex but the emotions behind the act are what these stories are about. The stories can be read as standalones, as the author skillfully condenses the needed information from previous stories into a couple of strategically placed paragraphs (Jared's scar from the rescue in "Jacob" and Christian's abuse from "Adam"). However, I would read them in order just for continuity (Joseph seems to be the truest stand alone in the series). Do yourself a favor and read this series, you will be glad you did. Now begins the long wait for Jasmine.
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Bare Naked Words is hosting a cover reveal for Wicked Apprentice releasing November 1st. We'd be delighted if you would like to participate!!! A bit more about "Wicked Apprentice" Forbidden elf romance and potent magic combine when Zephyr captures a powerful elf-wizard and offers him her heart. Zephyr, apprentice of magical arts, is having a really bad day. Under orders to capture an uncanny creature for her mistress’s latest spell, she chains up a tall, gorgeous elf in a decaying castle only to find out he's really a wizard with potent powers over human women. Uh-oh. Theo has suffered heartbreak and betrayal more than once. He's got a plan to escape, and when he does, he's taking the curvy little apprentice with him. Her seductive curiosity about all things elvish makes his heart race, driving him into a sexual frenzy. He’s vowed never to unleash his powers of enchantment upon a human woman—yet while she kisses and teases him, longing for an elf romance, his fae side is slipping out of control. Their world overturns when Zephyr unleashes a curse involving two magic rings. Under its spell, she becomes a mighty sorceress while the elf-wizard who loves her becomes her apprentice. As Zephyr works to turn the brooding, mistrustful elf into the hero the people need, Theo must find a way to contain Zephyr’s new powers before her wild magic destroys them all. Madeline Iva’s magic romance fantasy is chock full of wizards and sorcerers. It will enchant readers who love castle romances, all things elvish, and can-do heroines. If you have a blog or a Facebook page you can participate in the Wicked Apprentice Cover Reveal! Sign Up and Get a First Look of Madeline Iva’s Wicked Apprentice. Click the button below to get started! 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The jagged line between love and hate is paper thin and razor sharp. Pushing Christian across that line severs him from Jared’s life…until fate steps in giving Jared one last chance. Jared King had endured more than the normal amount of danger in his life. He’d jumped from planes into hot landing zones, been shot at, almost blown up—twice, damn near killed more times than he cared to remember. Yet, nothing in his past compared to the danger of admitting his feelings for Christian Koehler. When Jared pushed Christian away too hard, once too often, the young man finally left and took Jared’s heart with him. Once upon a time, Christian Koehler had idolized Jared King. But after two years of the arrogant man's hot and cold mind games, Christian avoided the sexy Guardian like the plague. The jagged line between love and hate was paper thin and razor sharp, and Jared had pushed Christian across that line, with prejudice. When Christian discovers what he believes is a common thread in several disappearances of the homeless and at-risk teens in his area, he immediately tells his superiors. But neither his employer nor the D.C. cops believe the missing children are connected. Desperate to find out the truth, Christian swallows his pride and returns to the Kings and Guardian for help. Jared seizes the opportunity to investigate the missing children and the unexpected chance to once again be part of Christian’s life. What he finds leads to a tempest of deceit, danger and intrigue that pulls Christian back into Jared’s world. This time, Jared vows to fight to keep Christian with him forever—no matter the cost. ...And now for the Cover Reveal! Available for Pre-order |
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