They call him the executioner. Some say monster. Dishonorably discharged from the military, he runs a highly secret, clandestine operation, and has everything I need to find the justice I crave. Power players at his disposal. An insatiable hunger for justice. A reckless disregard for the law. I offer him my skills, but that’s not what he wants… He wants me. And Cain Master always gets what he wants.
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REVIEW:The newest addition to the Jane Henry world; Obsession. A dark, forced proximity, romantic mystery that is sure to entertain its readers. This is a standalone book, and as such does not need any additional reading.
This author is a first time read to me, and because of that this book was eye opening, and a pretty good read for the most. I would check the trigger warning before reading, mainly because of the stalking that comes into play, but overall it did not feel very dark. The majority of the book runs a little slow paced, but the plot and story telling is engaging and easy to keep up with. Mystery romances can sometimes fall flat for me because I can always figure out who the “bad guy” is, well not with this one.
Violet and Cain are trippy! Cain is a PI with a very well known firm that is very exclusive in their clients. When Violet reaches out to Cain with a plea to help her find the monsters that killed her parents, Cain isn’t surprised. After all, he’s been keeping an eye on her already, in hopes of guiding her to coming to him for help. In the next twist, Cain’s sister is taken, and Violet has been added to the hit list of the man who has taken her. So much happens in the plot of this story, however it really doesn’t start moving until about half way through the book. Cain and Violet work together to find his sister and the people who killed her parents. A lot happens in the span of this mystery, and when Violet learns that Cain betrayed her, well all bets are off on that interaction. Overall pretty good book, action and mystery are top notch, spice…could have been better but overall good.
NOTE: OBSESSION is the re-release of the author’s Vengeance and Atonement duet.
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Reviewed by Sarah
Fueled by dark chocolate and even darker coffee, USA Today bestselling author Jane Henry writes what she loves to read – character-driven, unputdownable romance featuring dominant alpha males and the powerful heroines who bring them to their knees. She’s believed in the power of love and romance since Belle won over the beast, and finally decided to write love stories of her own.
In the explosive conclusion to The Plus One Chronicles Trilogy, obscenely rich, jaggedly handsome and still obsessed with love and vengeance, Sloane Michaels must face an impossible choice: lose the woman he loves or betray his twin sister’s memory.
Watching the man she adores destroy himself for revenge, Kat Thayne knows she should run and never look back. But running isn’t her way anymore. Kat has grown into a fierce fighter, and the man who helped her get there is the very man who needs her strength now. But as the sizzling passion and hard-won love bind Kat and Sloane even tighter together, old secrets and lies explode around them. Danger threatens. And Kat soon realizes that she’s risking more than her heart to be with Sloane…she’s risking her very life.
REVIEW: OBSESSION is the third and final instalment in Jennifer Lyon’s contemporary romance Plus One Chronicles trilogy focusing on bakery owner Kat Thayne and MMA Billionaire Sloane Michaels.
Obsession furthers the relationship between Kat and Sloane, but a relationship that balances between love and revenge. With Sloane preparing for an upcoming fight, Kat knows that winning isn’t the ultimate aim-but revenge for a loss that has broken Sloane’s heart. If Sloane continues on his current path, Kat will lose Sloane in more ways than one.
There are three interconnected storylines throughout Obsession and each will push Sloane and Kat into a struggle between right and wrong; life and death. As mentor to several street kids, Sloane will struggle with the belief that he has failed not one but them all. This is a story of one man’s obsession about avenging the past and about the woman to whom he has lost his heart.
The reader is pulled into a story that will break your heart. We watch as one man struggles to stay alive long enough to watch Sloane’s final fight and another man who struggles with the realization that he is unable to save everyone. But his biggest fear is not being able to save the woman with whom he has fallen in love.
Jennifer Lyon has written a series that will be remembered for the heart breaking sorrow about a man who is determined to avenge the death of his sister but also about a man who believes he is not worthy of one woman’s love. Sloane Michaels will find a place in your soul, that was once empty and waiting to be filled, and he is the man who has the ability to overcome the pain of loss and face his demons head on.
Obsession is the final storyline and with it comes the end of the trilogy. There is a finality to the story and one that will be acceptable to everyone but I am hoping that Jennifer (begs Jennifer) will write a novella or two that will re-visit Sloane and Kat as they begin their new life together. We get our happily ever after but there is always room for happily ever after-plus one.
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Possession Plus One Chronicles #2 by Jennifer Lyon Release Date: May 28, 2013
Savagely sexy billionaire Sloane Michaels ruthlessly controls his life and everything in it. Even his sex partners are carefully negotiated plus-one arrangements, including his latest, the fiery bakery owner, Kat Thayne. But Sloane’s control is challenged when his mentor becomes seriously ill, and his need for Kat, his need to possess her at all costs, rivals only his single-minded goal of vengeance for the murder of his sister.
After surviving an attack six years ago, Kat Thayne escaped her fears in the protective world of her beloved bakery. Then Sloane Michaels storms into her life, making her feel beautiful, strong and sexy. Yet as Kat pushes her boundaries and uncovers a dangerous secret in her past, Sloane’s controlling side emerges. Worried that Sloane will possess her mind, body and soul, Kat fights to keep her hard won independence. But just as Sloane demands her complete surrender, she discovers he has a dark side that could destroy them both.
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The Proposition Plus One Chronicles #1 by Jennifer Lyon Release Date: February 22, 2013
Rich, sexy and volatile, Sloane Michaels has a dark agenda that keeps his heart on ice. His extreme wealth gives him the control he craves and his skills as an ex UFC fighter the tools he’ll need to extract his ultimate revenge. But when the woman he never believed he’d see again crosses his path, Sloane is caught between the vengeance he needs and a sexual conquest he craves.
Kat Thayne has been in survival mode for six years, hiding behind the sweet creations for her bakery. But when a random carjacking brings her face-to-face with her darkest fears and hottest fantasy, Kat is forced out of hiding and offered a dangerously passionate proposition. One she knows she isn’t strong enough to refuse.
Jennifer Lyon grew up under the shadow of the Matterhorn at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. She attended Walt Disney elementary school and her very first playmate was her beloved dog, Duke, who was cast in the role of hero in all their adventures.
Clearly Jen was born to daydream. But it took her years to figure out how to turn her imagination into a career as an author. After marrying and becoming a full time mom to three sons, Jen launched her career with the award winning Samantha Shaw Mystery Series and other romantic mysteries under the name Jennifer Apodaca. Later, she took the name Jennifer Lyon, combined her love of witches, alpha males and sizzling romance into another award winning series, the Wing Slayer Hunters.
Jennifer has several new releases coming out this year. THE PROPOSITION, the first book in her new Plus One Chronicles was just released on February 24 and following later in the year will be Book Two: POSSESSION – Coming 5/28/13 and Book Three: OBSESSION – Coming 9/24/13.
Writing underJennifer Apodacashe will be releasing the first book in her Once A Marine series, titled THE BABY BARGAIN which will be out in March 2013 fromEntangled Publishingin theirIndulgence line.
In the explosive conclusion to The Plus One Chronicles Trilogy, obscenely rich, jaggedly handsome and still obsessed with love and vengeance, Sloane Michaels must face an impossible choice: lose the woman he loves or betray his twin sister’s memory.
Watching the man she adores destroy himself for revenge, Kat Thayne knows she should run and never look back. But running isn’t her way anymore. Kat has grown into a fierce fighter, and the man who helped her get there is the very man who needs her strength now. But as the sizzling passion and hard-won love bind Kat and Sloane even tighter together, old secrets and lies explode around them. Danger threatens. And Kat soon realizes that she’s risking more than her heart to be with Sloane…she’s risking her very life.
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REVIEW: OBSESSION is the third and final instalment in Jennifer Lyon’s contemporary romance Plus One Chronicles trilogy focusing on bakery owner Kat Thayne and MMA Billionaire Sloane Michaels.
Obsession furthers the relationship between Kat and Sloane, but a relationship that balances between love and revenge. With Sloane preparing for an upcoming fight, Kat knows that winning isn’t the ultimate aim-but revenge for a loss that has broken Sloane’s heart. If Sloane continues on his current path, Kat will lose Sloane in more ways than one.
There are three interconnected storylines throughout Obsession and each will push Sloane and Kat into a struggle between right and wrong; life and death. As mentor to several street kids, Sloane will struggle with the belief that he has failed not one but them all.
The reader is pulled into a story that will break your heart. We watch as one man struggles to stay alive long enough to watch Sloane’s final fight and another man who struggles with the realization that he is unable to save everyone. But his biggest fear is not being able to save the woman with whom he has fallen in love. This is a story of one man’s obsession about avenging the past and about the woman to whom he has lost his heart.
Jennifer Lyon has written a series that will be remembered for the heart breaking sorrow about a man who is determined to avenge the death of his sister but also about a man who believes he is not worthy of one woman’s love. Sloane Michaels will find a place in your soul, that was once empty and waiting to be filled, and he is the man who has the ability to overcome the pain of loss and face his demons head on.
Obsession is the final storyline and with it comes the end of the trilogy. There is a finality to the story and one that will be acceptable to everyone but I am hoping that Jennifer (begs Jennifer) will write a novella or two that will re-visit Sloane and Kat as they begin their new life together. We get our happily ever after but there is always room for happily ever after-plus one.
OBSESSION (Arum) by Jennifer Armentrout Release Date: May 31, 2013
This is a stand alone novel that is an adult spin-off of the Lux series
He’s arrogant, domineering, and… To. Die. For.
Hunter is a ruthless killer. And the Department of Defense has him firmly in their grasp, which usually doesn’t chafe too badly because he gets to kill bad guys. Most of the time he enjoys his job. That is, until he’s saddled with something he’s never had to do before: protect a human from his mortal enemy.
Serena Cross didn’t believe her best friend when she claimed to have seen the son of a powerful senator turn into something… unnatural. Who would? But then she witnesses her friend’s murder at the hands of what can only be an alien, thrusting her into a world that will kill to protect their secret.
Hunter stirs Serena’s temper and her lust despite their differences. Soon he’s doing the unthinkable—breaking the rules he’s lived by, going against the government to keep Serena safe. But are the aliens and the government the biggest threats to Serena’s life… or is it Hunter?
Description: He’s arrogant, domineering, and… To. Die. For.
Hunter is a ruthless killer. And the Department of Defense has him firmly in their grasp, which usually doesn’t chafe too badly because he gets to kill bad guys. Most of the time he enjoys his job. That is, until he’s saddled with something he’s never had to do before: protect a human from his mortal enemy.
Serena Cross didn’t believe her best friend when she claimed to have seen the son of a powerful senator turn into something… unnatural. Who would? But then she witnesses her friend’s murder at the hands of what can only be an alien, thrusting her into a world that will kill to protect their secret.
Hunter stirs Serena’s temper and her lust despite their differences. Soon he’s doing the unthinkable—breaking the rules he’s lived by, going against the government to keep Serena safe. But are the aliens and the government the biggest threats to Serena’s life…or is it Hunter?
Review:
Obsession by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a standalone book, which takes place in the world of her Lux series. Obsession is not part of the Lux series, but focuses on an Arum (enemy to the Lux), as the lead. Wheras, the Lux series is YA, Obsession is an adult book all the way. Jennifer does write erotic romance under the alias of J. Lynn. But as Jennifer L. Armentrout, Obsession is her sexiest book yet, with a fantastic couple.
We meet our heroine, Serena, early on when she is caught in the middle of seeing her best friend murdered. She herself survives, but her life is now in danger. Enter Hunter, our hero, who is assigned to protect her. Hunter is an Arum. If you are familiar with the Lux series, Arums are the enemy to the Luxen. But in this book, we get a different perspective, as we see the Arum POV in the eyes of Hunter. Let me make this perfectly clear, I don’t care how the Luxens feel about the Arums, as Hunter is the most gorgeous and hottest man around. Sigh.. Now I know Daemon is hot, but so far he is stuck in YA. Lol Hunter is all man, and even Serena can’t keep her eyes, and eventually her hands, off of him. This was a fabulous romance between an Arum (alien) and a Human.
Hunter at first wants nothing to do with Serena, as he looks down at humans. But over time he finds himself with feelings he did not know he could have, as he was becoming obsessed with her. The wonderful thing about this book, besides the sensual steamy sex scenes, was the banter between Hunter and Serena. He came across early on as arrogant, bossy, sarcastic, but Serena would come back at him full force. She turned out to be a great heroine, tough, stubborn & feisty, who was a perfect match for Hunter, and it was such fun to see them interact with each other. Sexually they were awesome together, and I do have to stress again, this book is not for the younger set.
Aside from the romance and sex, this was a great story, with the focus on saving Serena. There was plenty of action, danger, and edge of your seat suspense. One of the most important part of the story is what Serena was able to find out from her friend, before she died. This may effect what happens to the Luxens, Arums and Humans in the future.
Though Armentrout doesn’t talk about our friends from the Lux series, there is a brief appearance (only those who read the series will know). What Serena discovers will most likely have a bearing on the Lux series, especially the next book in that series, Origin.
I thoroughly enjoyed Obsession, as it was fun, exciting, wonderful characters, as well as a hot sexy read. If you think the cover is hot, as well as the guy on the cover, oh please read this book. I cannot wait for Origin, because I will have a different view of the Arums, and I am interested to see how Armentrout handles this. Even if you have not read the Lux series, please read Obsession, you will not regret it. Jennifer Armentrout has become one of my favorite writers. Well done.
Savagely sexy billionaire Sloane Michaels ruthlessly controls his life and everything in it. Even his sex partners are carefully negotiated plus-one arrangements, including his latest, the fiery bakery owner, Kat Thayne. But Sloane’s control is challenged when his mentor becomes seriously ill, and his need for Kat, his need to possess her at all costs, rivals only his single-minded goal of vengeance for the murder of his sister.
After surviving an attack six years ago, Kat Thayne escaped her fears in the protective world of her beloved bakery. Then Sloane Michaels storms into her life, making her feel beautiful, strong and sexy. Yet as Kat pushes her boundaries and uncovers a dangerous secret in her past, Sloane’s controlling side emerges. Worried that Sloane will possess her mind, body and soul, Kat fights to keep her hard won independence. But just as Sloane demands her complete surrender, she discovers he has a dark side that could destroy them both.
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REVIEW: POSSESSION is the second installment in Jennifer Lyon’s contemporary romantic/erotic Plus One Chronicles series. Possession continues the story three days after The Proposition where Sloane proposes more than a plus-one relationship with Kat-he wants to help her overcome her fear and anxiety following an attack more than six years ago, that has left her with permanent injuries and PTSD. Trying to keep their relationship at the Plus One stage is difficult when the heart falls fast and hard.
Sloane Michaels is an ex-UFC fighter with a past haunted by the murder of his sister and the reality of his best friend’s illness. Hoping to keep his past a secret, Sloane fails miserably when he willingly reveals everything to Kat. Kat neither manipulates nor threatens Sloane, but her need to help and listen, tug at Sloane’s heart and soul. Their Plus One relationship becomes something more.
Throughout the series, Kat must face the trauma and truth about the attack that left her near death and without any memory of that time. Sloane’s ability to help her with the struggle will slowly reveal that it was more than a random attack, but one that was more personal than she could have imagined.
Once again, Jennifer Lyon pulls the reader into a storyline that will pique your curiosity and break your heart. The relationship between Kat and Sloane is hot, sexy and crossing the imaginary boundary of plus one into something more-something more like love?
Sloane is a man after my own heart-he is my new book boyfriend. Yes, I admit it. This is part of my 12 step program admitting he is my new fantasy lover. He is every woman’s dream; very sexy, very handsome and a protector above all else. He is a modern day warrior out to avenge his sister’s death; and he is a man falling in love with the woman who refuses to give up or give in. We learn more about Sloane’s history-his family and his friendships and, the pain and guilt that makes the man what he is today- and we are introduced to a few of his closest friends.
The Plus One Chronicles is an amazing new series by Jennifer Lyon. There is romance and love; betrayal and hate; heartbreak and sorrow. Combine it all with the talented writing of Jennifer Lyon and you have another wonderful series that is sure to top your favorite reads. The characters are real; you can feel their emotions and sympathize with their struggles. And if you haven’t met Sloane, let me introduce you to him inThe Proposition-book one!
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Reviewed by Sandy
5 Ways to Tame a UFC Fighter Hero
Thank you so much for having me here today! Sloane is an ex-UFC fighter and one of my all-time favorite heroes to write about. Once he meets Kat in book one of The Plus One Chronicles, THE PROPOSITION, the goal that has driven him for over a decade—revenge—becomes entangled with his increasing need for her. Sloane is getting caught in the ever tightening trap of having to choose between the vengeance he’s sworn and the woman he craves. So now that you have a little background, I’d like to share with you 5 ways Kat is “taming” the UFC Fighter. 1) Sloane is seriously hot and extremely rich, so women fall all over him to do whatever he wants. All except for Kat. She makes it clear to Sloane that she will stand up to him: Time to establish her boundaries. “Sloane?” He looked down at her. “Yeah?” “Thank you. I’ll see the doctor.” She was grateful. Truly. He nodded. Then she added, “Now move your arm and get out of my space.” 2) When he makes you a proposition, turn him down. Make him work for it. In The Proposition, Sloane wants Kat to be his plus-one and in his bed. She tells him no. A fighter can’t resist a challenge: She kept her gaze on the scrupulously clean table beneath her hands. “You’re not used to being told no, are you?”
“I’ve grown accustomed to getting what I want.”
She heard him move nearer. Felt the fine hairs on her neck twitch. She knew he was close behind her, yet he didn’t touch her. Instead, he laid a thick, cream-colored business card on the table between her hands. SLAM Inc. Sloane Michaels, CEO was blazed across it. All the usual information. His hand vanished.
“You already have my private cell number in your phone. Here’s the rest of my contact info.”
His voice was so close to her back, she shivered. “Why are you pursuing me?”
“Because I want you.”
3) Put lavender steaks in your hair. Here’s a clip from POSSESSION of Sloane telling Kat what he noticed first about her:
“You hid. Withdrawing to protect yourself. When I first saw you, you were tucked behind a column.” “Then why did you see me?” All those polished women in pretty gowns and he’d honed in on her. It hadn’t made sense.
“The pink streaks in your hair.”
“Lavender.”
His full lips twitched. “Whatever, baby, those streaks scream, Look at me. This is who I am and if you don’t like it…
4) Make lemon cupcakes. Sloane loves Kat’s lemon cupcakes! “Careful there, champ, I know your weakness.” He lifted an eyebrow. “What’s that?” “Lemon cupcakes. I’m pretty sure I could get you to beg for a lemon cupcake.” Okay, she might be pushing her luck. “Cheater.” Wrapping his hand in her hair, he leaned in. “You know I’d do anything for your lemon cupcakes.” 5) Make him burn: “Not until I kiss you.” He brushed his mouth over hers, kissing his way to her ear. “And you burn for me like I’ve been burning for you. For three f*cking days.” And nights. Even while he trained, something that had been unheard of before Kat.
Kat and Sloane’s relationship begins in The Proposition, but in Possession, it burns hotter and grows deeper. I hope you’ll give The Proposition and Possession a try! Sloane and Kat get their happily-ever-after in the final, explosive book Obsession.
Jennifer Lyon grew up under the shadow of the Matterhorn at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. She attended Walt Disney elementary school and her very first playmate was her beloved dog, Duke, who was cast in the role of hero in all their adventures.
Clearly Jen was born to daydream. But it took her years to figure out how to turn her imagination into a career as an author. After marrying and becoming a full time mom to three sons, Jen launched her career with the award winning Samantha Shaw Mystery Series and other romantic mysteries under the name Jennifer Apodaca. Later, she took the name Jennifer Lyon, combined her love of witches, alpha males and sizzling romance into another award winning series, the Wing Slayer Hunters.
Jennifer has several new releases coming out this year. THE PROPOSITION, the first book in her new Plus One Chronicles was just released on February 24 and following later in the year will be Book Two: POSSESSION – Coming 5/28/13 and Book Three: OBSESSION – Coming 9/24/13.
Writing underJennifer Apodacashe will be releasing the first book in her Once A Marine series, titled THE BABY BARGAIN which will be out in March 2013 fromEntangled Publishingin theirIndulgence line.
Rich, sexy and volatile, Sloane Michaels has a dark agenda that keeps his heart on ice. His extreme wealth gives him the control he craves and his skills as an ex UFC fighter the tools he’ll need to extract his ultimate revenge. But when the woman he never believed he’d see again crosses his path, Sloane is caught between the vengeance he needs and a sexual conquest he craves.
Kat Thayne has been in survival mode for six years, hiding behind the sweet creations for her bakery. But when a random carjacking brings her face-to-face with her darkest fears and hottest fantasy, Kat is forced out of hiding and offered a dangerously passionate proposition. One she knows she isn’t strong enough to refuse.
POSSESSION (Plus One Chronicles #2) by Jennifer Lyon Release Date: May 23, 2013
Savagely sexy billionaire Sloane Michaels ruthlessly controls his life and everything in it. Even his sex partners are carefully negotiated plus-one arrangements, including his latest, the fiery bakery owner, Kat Thayne. But Sloane’s control is challenged when his mentor becomes seriously ill, and his need for Kat, his need to possess her at all costs, rivals only his single-minded goal of vengeance for the murder of his sister.
After surviving an attack six years ago, Kat Thayne escaped her fears in the protective world of her beloved bakery. Then Sloane Michaels storms into her life, making her feel beautiful, strong and sexy. Yet as Kat pushes her boundaries and uncovers a dangerous secret in her past, Sloane’s controlling side emerges. Worried that Sloane will possess her mind, body and soul, Kat fights to keep her hard won independence. But just as Sloane demands her complete surrender, she discovers he has a dark side that could destroy them both.
**Possession is an adult contemporary novel and is not intended for younger readers due to mature content.**
OBSESSION (Plus One Chronicles #3) by Jennifer Lyon Release Date: September 24, 2013
Sloane Michaels is obscenely rich, jaggedly handsome and obsessed with love and vengeance. But he can only have one, and it’s tearing him apart. The fiery baker who resurrected his heart or retribution for the twin sister who was his best friend his only family. But when Kat’s life is threatened, Sloane is forced to make a choice. Will he kill the one who murdered his sister or die to protect the woman he loves?
Kat Thayne can’t bear to watch the obsession for revenge destroy the man she adores. She knows she should run from him and never look back. But when she becomes a target for a stone cold killer, Kat has nowhere else to turn. She goes to Sloane for help, and in an instant she’s swept back into his world…and his bed. But as the fiery passion consumes them once again, and Sloane’s addiction to vengeance resurfaces, Kat is forced into the decision of a lifetime
