Awakening Kiss / Captive Kiss (Watcher’s Kiss 3 & 4) by Sharon Kay- reviews

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AWAKENING KISS
Watcher’s Kiss #4
by Sharon Kay
Genre: adult, paranormal, romance
Release Date: September 13, 2016

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ABOUT THE BOOK: As part of the Watchers, Rhys is used to all types of combat, pursuit, and interrogation. But hacking and tracking through hidden online channels is where he excels. Shattering codes and sneaking around firewalls comes as easily to him as a swordfight or street brawl with a predatory enemy.

Cooking up sweet new pastry creations is Enza’s dream job. Kitchen appliances never fail her, unlike every computer she’s ever touched. Her fledging baking business is doing well, yet as streetlights flicker with her changing mood, she can’t shake the feeling that she’s different from everyone else. But life as a regular Chicago girl is all she’s ever known…until one hot summer night.

Violence threatens both of them when her world collides with Rhys’s in a dark city alley. As a raw and formidable ability awakens in her mind, she becomes targeted by the last person she expects. Drawn to his sweet baker with a pull he can’t deny, Rhys vows to protect her—no matter the consequences that will change their lives forever.

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REVIEW: Stepping into the world of Torth and its awesome characters is always a treat. And this time we enjoy the treat of sexy lash demon Rhys and lovable baker, Enza. And speaking of treats, our heroine is a baker so we get to read about all sorts of treats from blueberry muffins to pound cake with icing on top. My mouth was just watering reading about her treats. I really enjoyed reading about Enza baking and sharing her treats with Rhys and his fellow warrior buddies. Enza was a really likeable heroine. She wasn’t whiny or argumentative which is often common in many female characters main or supporting character-wise. She had a lot of traits that I found admirable. She proved adaptable and courageous in many scenes that I wanted to high five her.

Rhys and Enza together was a treat in itself to read about. They may have had a rough beginning but they made it up with their trust in each other, having each other’s backs and yes chemistry. It was adorable reading about Rhys trying to be a gentleman and court Enza. One thing I really appreciated was I get it that Rhys made a mistake but he did not let that mistake color their relationship like pushing her away or becoming cold when she needs him the most. He didn’t do that. As for Enza’s transition into their crazy world and shocking discoveries, Rhys was super patient and understanding of her. Their love scene was sweet and pleasant to read though I do wish there was more love scenes because I really enjoyed them as a couple. Then again maybe I’m just being greedy after all they were the focal point of the book since there wasn’t really any side plots going on which is another thing I really appreciated about this book.

My closing thoughts, this awesome book had something for everyone. Romance, action-packed scenes, edge-of-your-seat suspense, sex, light-hearted humor, desserts, outstanding characters and out-of-this-world magic. I highly recommend this book and I excitedly look forward to reading more about these sexy lash warriors being paired with these strong awesome heroines.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Tainted Kiss
Assassin’s Kiss
Captive’s Kiss (see below)
Awakening Kiss

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Reviewed by Xtina

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CAPTIVE’S KISS
Watcher’s Kiss #3
by Sharon Kay
Genre: adult, paranormal, romance
Release Date: June 29 2016

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

*can be read as a stand-alone
*previously published in the Gathering Darkness boxed set

It was only supposed to be one hookup. One hot night to ease the mating urge of his race’s fertile period.

But after scorching, up-against-the-wall sex in a darkened club, Tanner can’t get Saige out of his mind. And when he spots her the next day, in league with an enemy, he’s determined to uncover more about her than her delectable curves.

Saige knows Tanner is one of the good guys. And that’s why she can never see him again.

Her life has crumbled into a horrific turmoil, forced to aid criminals in kidnapping men for bloody arena fights. Held against her will, she has no hope of escape from her captors.

Determination rages through Tanner until he tracks Saige down. But rescuing her from her jailers’ sadistic whims means entering her underground hell. Posing as her victim and locked in a cell, he must find a way to save them both before he is pushed into a fight to the death.

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REVIEW: During the solstice on Torth, hormones are running rampant and fertility is an all-time high. Demons, fae, nymphs and other creatures of Torth are all affected; filled with lust and searching for that warm body to scratch that itch. To many creatures it’s just that, a warm body to scratch that itch. That’s all Tanner was looking for, to get relief from the solstice itch. What he didn’t expect was running into his mate in the midst of lust chaos at the club looking for the same thing.

Granted it wasn’t exactly ideal to meet your mate in their circumstance but it certainly made for one hot and steamy sex scene against the wall in one of the private rooms in the club. Honestly Sharon Key never fails to disappoint in her love scenes. If you want to read a book that leaves you breathless, I highly recommend you reach for a book by Sharon Kay.

I admit that I felt that the book was a little too short, I did wish the book was a little longer. Despite that I did heavily enjoy this novella and there was a lot to like in this novella. While many of the different creatures have powers that come with their breed like lash demons can summon fire balls from their hands or deserati can scry, Saige has a different power that she can use mind control. I thought she was dealt an awesome power that many doesn’t have. I did enjoy seeing the glimpses of Saige and Tanner’s separate lives. The rescue scene of getting Saige and her brother Logan out of their imprisonment was a fun, fast-paced and intense action scene. What I enjoyed the most was the last scene where Saige and Tanner decide that they want to be together and have an adorable love scene at the pool.

I know I said this before but I’m going to say it again, this book was a fun play on fantasy. To realize that it wasn’t the after effects of post-solstice sex affecting you but the fact that that warm body is in fact your mate that your destined to be with. Fantastic novella and I hope Sharon Kay keeps them coming.

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Reviewed by Xtina

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Sharon Kay writes award-winning fiction and can never get enough reading time. She loves winter and black coffee, and is endlessly inspired to write kick-ass heroines and the men strong enough to capture their hearts. Sharon lives in the Chicago area with her husband and son, and one weekend the idea for her Lash Watchers and tough leading ladies formed in her head, refusing to stay quiet until she put pen to paper. Her characters tend to keep her up at night, as they banter, fall in love, and slay endless varieties of power-hungry demons.

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