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Stone Cold Seduction (2011)

by Jess Macallan(Favorite Author)

3.88 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1937044254 (ISBN13: 9781937044251)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Entangled Publishing, LLC

series

Set in Stone

review 1: Stone Cold Seduction is a fun start to a great new series ~ Set in Stone. Jess Macallan has created a lovely cast of characters and an interesting setting for their adventures. She has pretty much smashed the "rules" of what readers have come to expect with the "normal" paranormal novels. Well, I have to say that I was completely taken with the heroine Elle. She's funny, snarky and compassionate. She's also very much her own woman. Where her upbringing should have crushed her, it only made her into a force to be reckoned with. Her lovelife is a bit of a mess, but what a mess to be in! Yum Jax..One of the things that I liked the most about this story is that it is fresh. We are introduced to some characters that aren't quite the norm in the fantasy/paranormal genre... more lately. Not many gargoyles and phoenixes are in leading roles; it's a nice change that makes for an intriguing tale. About the only thing I didn't care for was the abrupt ending. I realize it is setting us up for the next book, but I felt a tad rushed and wasn't ready for it to be over. Fortunately that wait won't be long as the next two in the trilogy come out in October and November!This book was an enjoyable read that I quickly devoured. Readers who enjoy romance, fantasy, and unusual characters will love this story.
review 2: I had heard good things about this book before I won a copy here on Goodreads. I typically read UF/PNR and I love to try something new. I have to admit that I enjoyed it more than I thought I would as I have gotten a little jaded with all of the urban fantasy / PNR out there. I loved the inclusion of Gargoyles and Phoenix's. ( I adore gargoyles and this one is way better than the ones I use as bookends) I liked that it is not another vampire/ werewolf book. The use of Fates was interesting and I am curious to see how the love triangle is played out. ***Some could find this next section spoilerish. If you are like me I would rather not know any details before reading a book other than basic premise)**** I thought Elle was pretty tough in the beginning but caved under pressure with all the information overload. I was happy to see her get back on her feet once she used some of her new found powers. There were times I wanted to thunk her and say just do it.One thing I really enjoyed was the authors use of fragrances in the story. It has me wondering if she will incorporate this natural talent of mixing fragrances in with Elle's powers. Regardless what a nice talent to have. My heart also went out to her for all of the abuse she endured as a child. Some of that was difficult to read. When her fear of Luke incapacitated her in the confrontation with Luke I was so upset. I have never been so happy to cheer a character on to kick some ones behind.It felt a bit cliff hangerish at the end with a lot of loose ends to tie up or story arcs to pursue. The first book is world building and even though it felt like the typical PNR/UF story line at first, other than the love triangle it was complex and held my interest.I am looking forward to the next installment to see where this goes. less

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