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below and ask yourself if I really need to explain my reasoning. ;-)
PIERCED by Sydney Landon
Book 1 in Lucian & Lia's Story)
BOOK DESCRIPTION
My name is
Lucian Quinn and I own one of the most successful software companies in the
world. I’m twenty-nine, rich and single. Impressive right? I’m also a favorite
target for every hungry socialite looking to land the uncatchable catch. Maybe
it sounds vain, but the fact that I’m a God between the sheets doesn’t hurt my
stock any. What these women don’t know though is that I’m completely screwed up
and damaged beyond repair by my past. The only part of me I’ll ever willingly
give them is the hour it takes to make them scream…several times.
Then I saw her…
I’m Lia Adams and I’m in my last year at St. Claire’s University in North Carolina. I grew up with an abusive mother, and a twisted stepfather who was worse…so much worse. I’m so close to escaping from my past and making my dreams come true. I’ll do anything necessary to survive, even work as an escort to help pay for my college expenses. The men that I accompany to various events as an escort for Date Night are mostly harmless and just want an attractive woman on their arm for an evening. It has never gone further than that…until him…
Circumstances bring two people that should have never crossed paths together and in the days and weeks ahead, they grow close quickly, each seeing a kindred soul in the other. As ghosts from their past rise to haunt them, they cling to each other as their lives start to spiral out of control. Soon, they realize that they’re both damaged possibly beyond repair. Will their love be what saves or destroys them?
Then I saw her…
I’m Lia Adams and I’m in my last year at St. Claire’s University in North Carolina. I grew up with an abusive mother, and a twisted stepfather who was worse…so much worse. I’m so close to escaping from my past and making my dreams come true. I’ll do anything necessary to survive, even work as an escort to help pay for my college expenses. The men that I accompany to various events as an escort for Date Night are mostly harmless and just want an attractive woman on their arm for an evening. It has never gone further than that…until him…
Circumstances bring two people that should have never crossed paths together and in the days and weeks ahead, they grow close quickly, each seeing a kindred soul in the other. As ghosts from their past rise to haunt them, they cling to each other as their lives start to spiral out of control. Soon, they realize that they’re both damaged possibly beyond repair. Will their love be what saves or destroys them?
MY REVIEW
4.5 out of 5
*Stars*
I'm
grudgingly writing this review before reading Book2, Fractured, because I have
a tendency to clump all books together in a series to form one opinion of them
all. How can you not when there are so
many continuing series out there now-a-days. So, even now when a part of me
wants to continue on to read the next book (yes, I've already got it), my
sensible side is telling me to get my options down about Book1 first. For
once, my sensible side won out because I have a feeling Book2 could go either
way for me.
This book blew me away. I was not expecting a story that had so much of an impact. Ok, you got a really hot cover with a guy somewhat pulling down his pants with the title, "Pierced." What is the first thing someone would think about here? Come on, use your little perverted mind for a sec. I know I did. Romance book + "Pierced" = my stereotypic opinion thinking that it was going to be erotica that filled the pages more than a plot. Boy, was I wrong. FYI... I'm pretty sure this is not a spoiler, so I'll go right out and say it. No one has any piercings in this book! Somewhat of a bummer, I know. As much as it is hard to remember, “Pierced” can mean something else rather than body jewelry. It's just not that commonly used.
Have you ever read one of those books that; you loved it, and loved it, and kept loving it all the way till the very end? Then the climax happens, and you're not so sure you love the book anymore. That's the way I feel about this book. I loved it all the way through. It is the perfect mix of intrigue, very hot intimate scenes, drama, comedy, and even more hot sex.
You can't help but be curious about Luc’s past. So much so that you end up constantly flipping the pages in the hope that you will get some spread or morsel as a clue to what happened to him. Then there is Lia's past and you can’t help but admire her strength. All the conflict in this book centers around her and her past. You want this to be a knight in shining armor story, except that there are some kinks in that armor of Luc's.
This book blew me away. I was not expecting a story that had so much of an impact. Ok, you got a really hot cover with a guy somewhat pulling down his pants with the title, "Pierced." What is the first thing someone would think about here? Come on, use your little perverted mind for a sec. I know I did. Romance book + "Pierced" = my stereotypic opinion thinking that it was going to be erotica that filled the pages more than a plot. Boy, was I wrong. FYI... I'm pretty sure this is not a spoiler, so I'll go right out and say it. No one has any piercings in this book! Somewhat of a bummer, I know. As much as it is hard to remember, “Pierced” can mean something else rather than body jewelry. It's just not that commonly used.
Have you ever read one of those books that; you loved it, and loved it, and kept loving it all the way till the very end? Then the climax happens, and you're not so sure you love the book anymore. That's the way I feel about this book. I loved it all the way through. It is the perfect mix of intrigue, very hot intimate scenes, drama, comedy, and even more hot sex.
You can't help but be curious about Luc’s past. So much so that you end up constantly flipping the pages in the hope that you will get some spread or morsel as a clue to what happened to him. Then there is Lia's past and you can’t help but admire her strength. All the conflict in this book centers around her and her past. You want this to be a knight in shining armor story, except that there are some kinks in that armor of Luc's.
"I have existed in my fucked-up world for so long since that I'm like someone waking from a coma to face the first sunlight they've seen in years. The glare is bright, the world is confusing, and I'm floundering at every turn. However, when I behold the vibrant blue of the day and the fiery glow as the sunsets, I feel nothing but wonder in the moment. That is what I feel when I'm with Lia..."
There love is an epic story that you can't help but root for.
When I was getting closer to the end, I could tell that the story was going to
be continued to another book, and then quiet possibly another after that.
Trilogy's are the "in" thing right now after all. Anyway, when
I figured this out, I quickly went to Amazon to purchase Book 2. Then
I hit the end and wished I wouldn't have kept reading. The writing
wasn't bad, and it did make sense, but I just didn't like how it ended.
Without giving anything away, I'll just say that it has you guessing as to what
happened, and that guess is not a good thing. I had gotten so invested in
the story and my emotions were tied with the characters so much that (I know it
might sound silly) I actually went into a mini state of depression after
reading it. I had to quickly go out and grab my favorite comfort
food. Now, I have Book2 on my Kindle, just waiting for me to finish this
review, so I can start reading it. Except part of me doesn't want
to. I don't want what I'm thinking to actually be true. Before you
say anything, YES I know that these are fictional characters!
Now I'm stuck with rating this book. It was a 5 star book, hands down... Until the end. Now, do I penalize the author because she has us guessing what happens and imagining the worst, or do I commend her for being able to evoke such strong feelings from me? Overall, I am docking her somewhat because it is hard to get a 5 star rating out of me for a continuing series, until the last book at least. I don't like to be kept waiting for loose ends to be wrapped up. What can I say, I'm an impatient person. However, I do LOVE how emotionally invested I got with only words on a page.
Now I'm stuck with rating this book. It was a 5 star book, hands down... Until the end. Now, do I penalize the author because she has us guessing what happens and imagining the worst, or do I commend her for being able to evoke such strong feelings from me? Overall, I am docking her somewhat because it is hard to get a 5 star rating out of me for a continuing series, until the last book at least. I don't like to be kept waiting for loose ends to be wrapped up. What can I say, I'm an impatient person. However, I do LOVE how emotionally invested I got with only words on a page.
Do I
recommend this book? Hmm... If you like darker suspenseful erotic romances with
characters that have troubled pasts, then yes, you would like this book. Just
beware... It will suck you in, and if it stays written as well as it is, you
will be reading the series to the very end. Am I going to suck it up and
read the next one? *big sigh* Yes...
Ok, review over, time to jump back into
the thick of things. See you on the other side...
17 books down, 35 to go!!
Happy Reading, Everyone!
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