Smiley

Book Review of Smiley (New Species Series)

Title: Smiley

Series: New Species Series

Author: Laurann Dohner

Date Published:  October 28th 2014

The Blurb: 

Vanni is furious when her fiancé tricks her into attending a conference where his father’s church is protesting the New Species Organization. She hates everything those vile bigots stand for. Vanni goes to the bar to cool off and ends up seated next to a handsome New Species. Things heat up fast when they are both drugged.

Smiley doesn't want to believe the sweet human would dose them with the breeding drug. He's willing to trust her and determined to save her life. He'll hold her. Protect her. Offer up his body to distract them both from the pain. She is his female, even if she doesn't realize it yet.

My Review

3.5 Hmmm 

“I remember when I used to be in charge,” Justice mused. “I even have the nice office and desk.”

Really? What a let down! Smiley is the first primate book of the series, and I really liked smiley in the other books , but this was just kinda sad. So Smiley is the 13th book in the New Species Series. Vanni, tricked by her fiancé to attend one of his father's church protest, is mad. She doesn't want anything to do with her soon to be father n laws hate church or want to support the lies they spit about the NSO. She goes to the bar to have a tea and finds herself drugged with the breeding drug . The nice NS male next to her, Smiley is also Drugged. With the drugs in their system they go at each other like animals. Now Vanni is all over the news and her life will never be the same!

“You’re so tight.” His voice deepened. “My dick is envious.”

Smiley for me was ok , there were times when I liked him , but then at times he fell flat for me. I liked that he was fun, playful, and at times he could be very sexy. Maybe if they spent more time together I could have got to see more of smiley and connected to him better.

“I’m already in love with you. I have been since we bonded in the back of that SUV. You trusted me to care for you and put your faith in me. You’ll never know what that meant. I went insane when I woke up and learned you’d run away from the task force members. I couldn’t eat or sleep. I worried that you were out there afraid and alone. That someone would hurt you. I want to protect you and keep you safe. I want you in my arms, in my home and with me all the time. I hate being apart from you. You’re all I think about.”


“I’d kill you but I don’t want Vanni to see it. You’re a piece of shit and you’re never going to see daylight again. You never deserved her. She will be happy while you learn what hell is.” He lowered his voice even more. “That doesn’t mean she will always be on the other side of the glass. I can visit you at any time. Let’s give you six months of living in a cage and I bet you will want to hit me then. We are going to fight at some point. Know that.”

Vanni was totally blah for me. I didn't like that she was with someone when the book started. I get that he was a jerk, but I still didn't like it. Vanni was naive , a little immature, boring , and flat! She didn't work for me at all. There is nothing that stands out to me about her , hell I can't even tell you what color her hair and eyes are ( was that even in the book? did I miss it?) Blah just Blah!!!!

“I think it’s so romantic that you want to kick someone’s ass over me.”

Vanni released Smiley’s arm and flipped Gregory off. “I always wanted to do that. Screw you, Gregory. Smiley and I are getting married. He’s the best thing that ever happened to me and I wanted you to know it. You did me the biggest favor of my life. Choke on that the next time you open your mouth and spew your hate.”

“I’m yours, Vanni. Say you’re mine. Let’s just do this. I know it might frighten you to take a mate this fast but trust me to be here for you. Take a leap. I’ll catch you. Always.”

There was some hot sex in this book, but Vanni and Smiley as a couple felt rushed, forced, and didn't feel real. They didn't spend enough time together and didn't really stand out. The secondary characters shined more then the main couple. The book as a whole was ok there are parts I really liked and then there was parts that felt boring , but I was really looking forward to smiley and feel really let down. I am hoping that Laurann Dohner writes books for Breeze, Flame, Jericho, and maybe Ven! I am still a fan and can't wait for the next book in this series. Below I leave my favorite moment from the book...


“I love you,” he blurted. “Fuck,” Jericho muttered. The male released him. He seemed to fix his attention on Beth. “Is she as nervous as he is?” “Like a virgin on prom night,” Beth stated. “Yes. I forgot. You probably don’t know what that means, do you? She’s good to go.” Smiley closed the distance between him and Vanni. He reached out and hoped she didn’t notice the way his hands trembled. He liked the way her cheeks turned slightly pink and how her tongue darted out to wet her lips. “You take my breath away.” “I hope you don’t mind that I put on a little makeup. I wanted to look my best.” “I’d have to throw you over my shoulder and carry you to our room to avoid taking you on the floor if you looked any better.” “Smooth,” Jericho muttered. “Hot.” Beth sighed.

Darkness

Book Review of Darkness (New Species Series)

Title: Darkness

Series: New Species Series

Author: Laurann Dohner

Date Published: September 23rd 2014

The Blurb: 

Kat’s boss wants dirt on the NSO. She is sent to Homeland undercover but everything goes wrong as soon as she enters the front gates. She is arrested by a big, powerful, sexy New Species but she is not frightened. He turns her on and things heat up fast between them. Now, she just hopes he does not break her heart.

Darkness admires Kat’s courage but he cannot trust anything she says. He hasn’t been with a female for years because he knows he is too damaged. He is not mate material, despite his desire to possess her in every way. Darkness fears losing control—the one thing that defines his life. He doesn’t think he can tear down the protective walls he’s built, even for her.

Inside Scoop: Kat never realized how much fun handcuffs and dominant males could be until she discovered her kinky side through Darkness’ need for control. 

My Review

4.5 Reality bitch-slap Stars

*Spoilers below*

"I’m going to break you, sweetheart. It’s going to be a pleasure for both of us.”

“Little pretend-cats shouldn’t ever play with actual feral, bigger ones. Do you understand? I’m not as domesticated as you might think.”


Holy Shit!!! I don't know how I am going to write a review when I am a boneless melted puddle. Wow Darkness is freakin hott!!!!!!! Ok So Darkness is the 12th book in the New Species Series. Kat is a FBI agent sent in to homeland undercover by her douche bag boss to get the dirt on the NS and to look for Jerry Boris. From the first few minutes in the gates of homeland all hell breaks loose, and she does something that pretty much blows her cover. Now she is being interrogated by this tall sexy as hell NS male. What's a woman to do when her loyalties are torn between the man she wants more than any other or her career?

“You don’t want to see me snap. You’d end up with more than you could handle. You’d have two hundred forty-five pounds of raw male unleashed on your ass.” 

Darkness:

“I warned you that I wasn’t mate material.” “You did. I just thought you had issues. Instead you’re ice cold inside.”

MMMMM Damn Darkness is all kinds of kinky, dirty, damaged bad boy, yummy goodness!!! OMG Hawt dayum did I want to jump him! But I wanted to choke his ass a lot too. Darkness was messed up! He was sexy, strong and has a great heart, but he has so many damn walls built up and he tries so hard to lock everyone out of his heart that he comes across as cold sometimes. When he tells Kat about his pasted my heart just broke for him. I can see why he is fighting so hard to keep everyone away. Darkness is very stubborn and serious, so I loved the times Kat made him laugh or grin.


“Pretend you’re a female from my past so I can effectively do my job. I actually admired your skill out there. I don’t think I could have done as well as you did or dealt with those humans as quickly. You either think fast on your feet or it was a brilliant strategic move. You’re one of the best assassins I’ve ever met if that’s the case. If I’m wrong…” He looked at her chest. “It makes you exceptionally sexy.”


“I’ll fit.” He tore off one of the condoms from the roll and tossed the rest of them up near the top of the bed. She didn’t seem so certain or fearless anymore. It amused him. “I’ll go slow. You’re tough. I promised not to hurt you.” “I don’t think that’s an option. You’re size-proportioned, that’s for sure. I guess those big feet of yours should have been a clue. Do you carry a permit for that?”


“Relax and enjoy this. It’s the first step in mating. I’m claiming you in every way.”

Kat:

Kat is a totally bad ass bitch!!!! I loved her so freakin much. She was so sassy, strong and playful. She had a great personality. She says what she thinks, she is smart and a fast thinker. She doesn't let Darkness walk on her , but she fights for him hard.... She slowly tore down his walls, she was very understanding of his past, but didn't become a door mat for him just because he has issues. She was perfect for him!

“I thought you were going to never see me again?” She ran the tip of her tongue across his skin, paused right under his earlobe. “Did you bring handcuffs, Mr. Control?” She nibbled on his earlobe. “Control this.” Her hands started to roam his body wherever she could reach.


“It’s scary and messy when you start to fall for someone, Darkness. I heard that from someone who gave me a reality bitch-slap. This is yours. You can physically haul ass away from me but it’s not going to stop you from thinking about me or admitting that I’ve gotten to you. It’s a two-way street.”


“You win. I give up. I thought there was something more between us but I see you’re never going to allow that to happen. You can sleep alone from now on. That should thrill you.”

“Spread your thighs.” “Just like that, huh?” The soft growl was a warning. “Okay. That’s kind of sexy.” He smiled. “You think so?” “Yeah. I like it when your voice deepens too.” “Give me a few minutes and you might hear me snarl. You don’t scare easily, do you?”


Darkness and Kat together is like a sex explosion. They are more kinky then romantic, because Darkness tries really hard to keep all the intimacy out of it, but it was still very sexy. I loved Fury and Darkness in this book. It was great to get to see Sal Fury's .  I loved that Fury and Darkness are brothers!   I loved this book it is a great addition to the series, the only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars is because , it took too long for Darkness to come around for my liking, and they didn't kiss til the damn end. Other than that the book rocked! I am on to the next book. I will leave my favorite moment below :

“Stop it. This is immature.” “Brothers sometimes fight.” Fury waved his hand toward his chest, urging him to come at him. “Let’s figure out who is the toughest, bro.” “Goddamn it,” Darkness hissed. The fight was on. Fury grabbed his shirt and nailed him in the ribs with a knee. He groaned but regained the upper hand when he managed to land a blow to the male’s chin. Fury stumbled back but Darkness didn’t retreat that time. The male wanted to fight and he was up for it. He tackled Fury around the waist, taking them both to the ground. They rolled, exchanging punches. He heard someone approaching but ignored the audience they seemed to have drawn until males pulled them apart. Security had surrounded them quickly. He glared at Fury, who was being held by two other males. Fury actually grinned. He had blood around his mouth. “Tell me that didn’t feel good.” “What is going on here?” Jinx glanced between the two of them. “A little harmless competition,” Fury announced. “Release us.” “Harmless?” Jinx shook his head. “You’re both bleeding.” “We’re bleeding the same blood type though, aren’t we?” Fury arched an eyebrow at Darkness. “Release us,” Darkness repeated. “The fight is over.” “But the discussion has just begun. I’ll be back tomorrow night and every night after until we work this out,” Fury warned. 

True

Book Review of True (New Species Series)

Title: True

Series: New Species Series

Author: Laurann Dohner

Date Published: December 10th 2013

The Blurb: 

Jeanie loves a New Species and is willing to pay for that love with pain, tears and heartbreak. She’ll do anything to keep 710 alive but she never wants him to know how she suffered for him. He’s the reason for her mission in life—freeing others like him.

True has a new life working with the NSO to rescue his people. A good life, until he encounters a dying woman—the female who betrayed him. True should feel gratified that she’s finally going to pay for her crimes, but she claims to be a victim too. He is still irresistibly drawn to the pretty little human who touched his heart and made him want her. When he clasps her hand to offer comfort, his instincts kick in and True will fight everyone to protect her. 

My Review

4 “I…hurt for you.” Stars

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“I’ll give you half a dozen if it makes you happy. I’d love to have children.” True grinned. “Half a dozen?” She laughed. “Okay. Maybe that’s too many but after the sex we just had I’m feeling generous where you’re concerned.”


Oh yeah! True is the 11th book in the New Species Series, and the series is still kicking some major ass. Jeanie is working undercover to help free New Species from labs that have not been busted yet, or so she thinks...... Imagine her surprise when she wakes up in the hospital after being shot during a raid freeing the NS , to find out that she is going to prison, and they believe she is the enemy. Even worse then no one believing her is that 710 now known as True , who she is in love with, who she let herself be torturously experimented on with unknown drugs to keep him alive, is looking at her like she is the enemy , with anger and disgust! How is Jeanie going to win the trust of the man she loves, and prove to everyone that she isn't the bad guy?


“You should see your face,” she whispered. “You’re so sexy when you bite your lower lip and give me that wild look.”

True:

True was very likable . He was sweet, protective, and strong. Like all of the other NS males he is brave and honorable. I liked that he tried not to fight in front of Jeanie, knowing it upset her and controlled his temper well! He also was romantic and had a playful side.

“I belong to you as much as you belong to me. I will always protect you and take care of you. I almost lost you again. You have no idea how it would have destroyed me if those males had taken you from me. I will do everything in my control to make you happy.”



“You took pain for me.” His voice deepened. “You suffered so I could live. I never thought anyone could love me, Jeanie. I will give you so much pleasure to erase the memories of the pain if you’ll allow me.”


Jeanie:

Jeanie was caring with a big heart. She wants to help and do the right thing. She was very sweet, and brave. I loved how much she took care of the NS in the places she worked , how they all had great things to say about her. I also loved the fact that even though she was tenderhearted she still kicked total ass when she needed too!

“You changed my life, True. I think I fell in love with you from the moment I met you and you spoke to me. I didn’t want you to mate with me out of gratitude. I need you to care about me as much as I do you.”


“Fuck you, Jerry. Yeah. I know your name. I saw your picture when they showed me all the men who used to work for the NSO. Director Jerry Boris. You got fired because you were an asshole to Fury’s mate. He said you almost got her killed and tried to take her from him. You just can’t leave mates alone, can you? You took me from mine and guess what? I’m furious.”

 “You’re heaven.” Jeanie chuckled. “What a pair. You think I’m heaven and I think you’re a god.” “God, huh?” His hands lowered to firmly grab her ass as he ground his hips upward, sinking into her deeper. “A sex god.”

The plot to this book was very good. I hated the bad guy , Jerry Boris he made the perfect icky bad guy. Loved True and Jeanie as a couple they are very sweet. I loved Breeze again. For real Breeze needs her own damn book she is one of my favs and needs a HEA!! I liked Darkness alot in this book too. Can't wait to see what he is like in his own book which is next! This was a great book in the Series and I am glad that the series is still going strong 11 books in , I am not bored and they are keeping me coming back for more! I will leave my favorite moment below:


“I’m sorry.” It was the only thing she could think to say. He lifted her until they were at the same height and she had no choice but to stare into his eyes. The tears that glistened in them weren’t a surprise. He had to be mortified at what she’d done—almost as much as she was. “For what?” “I lost my shit.” He sniffed. “It smells so bad down here, I can’t tell.” Tiger snorted. “She didn’t have an accident. She is talking about what she did to Boris.” True smiled. “I know. I was teasing. I wanted to get a smile from her. I’m proud of how strong you are, Jeanie. It took strength to attack him and try to force him to tell you about the Gift Female.” 

Moon

Book Review of Moon (New Species Series)

Title: Moon

Series: New Species Series

Author: Laurann Dohner

Date Published: April 30th, 2013

The Blurb: 

Dr. Joyce Yards has never met anyone as irresistible as 466. Their therapy sessions are growing hotter, his raw sexual hunger becoming aggressive, and he refuses to discuss anything except the possibility of getting her naked. Joy understands the dire consequences if she indulges her passion. It will break her heart but she must walk away.

Moon has been drugged, his memory shattered, and he’s now little more than feral, a dangerous threat to everyone. In their need for help, the NSO doctors turn to the only female Moon ever cared about—the one who left him behind two years ago.

Moon isn’t the same male Joy once knew. There are no rules now. If sex tames the wild beast and triggers his fractured memories, allowing him moments of lucidity, then Joy will give him everything, body and soul. She’ll do whatever it takes to save him—even at the cost of her own life.

My Review

5 Over The Moon Stars

“Next time you engage in sex alone remember me because I’ll be doing the same.” 


YAY this book has me all kinds of giddy!!!! So Moon is the 10th book in the New Species Series. This book picks up a few days after Shadow. Moon has been shot with a dart that has a unknown drug on it and has turned him completely feral. Dr. Joyce Yards gets called in to help a New Species that she use to treat , when she gets there what she finds breaks her heart. The NS that needs her help is none other than the one she fell in love with and quit her job to get away from before she got them both in trouble by acting on her feelings, 466 now known as Moon, and he is flipping out feral. She walked away once before thinking it was for the best, but never got over him. Now she will do whatever it takes to save Moon even if it cost her everything she has even her life!

“Your ass is mine now, sweetness. Anyone who knows me would know how much I want you.”

“Do you want me to fuck you like an animal?”


Moon was great for me. I loved him in the other books and I loved him in this book too. Moon is so sweet, laid back, and funny that seeing Moon so lost and broken was so sad. He had fallen in love with Dr. Joy when she was treating him 2 years ago right after he was freed, he never got over her or that she left him. It was super sweet that she was the only one that could reach him. The moments of lucidity that he had he was fighting so hard to overcome that drug and keep everyone safe from him showed the true him and how brave he was. Fighting to be him again and remember his life. 


“I want to lay you out on this desk, bare, and lick between your spread thighs, which will be hugging my face, until you beg me to take you. I’d flip you on your stomach and bend you over in front of me right here.” His finger tapped the wooden surface of her desk. “I’d fuck you until we both couldn’t walk, think, or talk.”


“Damn you. You have no right to act injured. You left me! You’re the one who walked away.” His voice rose into a snarl. “Don’t expect to return to my life as if all that time hasn’t passed. I’m not the same male.”


“I missed you. Open those pretty thighs for me. It’s my turn to put my tongue on you. Let’s see how long you last, sweetness.”

I loved Joy as well. I could understand why she left the first time. I loved the way she stood by him and put everything on the line to save him. I thought she was so damn brave, sweet, and loving. She was whatever he needed, even if he hurt her she wasn't giving up on him and fought with everything she had to get him to remember.

“Hi, Moon. I’ve dreamed about seeing you again but I didn’t want it to be this way or for this reason. I’m going to do everything in my power to help you. I won’t abandon you this time. I’ve regretted taking off on you more than you’ll ever know.” She brushed back an errant lock of his silky hair. “Please forgive me but I would have lost everything and I couldn’t risk it because you were vulnerable. They wouldn’t have allowed it anyway.”

“I’m not leaving,” she whispered and hated the tears that once again filled her eyes. “Please don’t ask them to keep me away from you.”

“You know you’re the only male I want. I understand what a mate is and the level of commitment that goes with it. You are it for me. No one is sexier than you. He totally doesn’t appeal to me in that way, okay? Everyone pales in comparison to you.”

Second chance love at it's best. My God their relationship was super emotional. Their chemistry was off the charts. I loved them as a couple they melted my heart, made me swoon, and set me on fire!!!!! I was so invested in them. I loved Harley and Moon's friendship. Harley had me crackin up and I hope we get to see more of him. 

“I need your respect. It’s important to me that I always keep it.” Harley suddenly yanked him into a hug. “You always have that.” He stepped back. “You could cry like a human little girl and I’d still have your back, man.” He grinned. “It might disturb the hell out of me but we’re bros. I’d hand you tissues and buy you a teddy bear.”

Loved everything about this book, it just worked for me. 5 out of 5 loved the hell out of it stars. So damn romantic and sweet. I would totally recommend it . I am on to the next book. Below I leave my favorite moment for the book and it was very hard to pick just one:


“Moon is a New Species,” Joy explained. “He’s super sweet and not scary at all.” She tried to imagine what concerns they’d have to address before they spoke again. “We’ve been seeing each other and I’m hoping you’ll be okay with that because I’m serious about him. I know you don’t know much about them but I do. They are really good people. I love him.” She waited to see how they’d take the news. Her mother surprised her. “I like them. Is he handsome?”“Very. I think so anyway.” “What kind is he?” Her father didn’t sound upset. “Does he have those cat eyes?” Her mother sounded excited. “Those are so pretty.” “Canine,” Joy offered. “So no, he doesn’t.” They were taking it way better than she expected and she was grateful for that. “Dogs are very loyal. That’s really good.” “Dad!” She was aghast that he’d said that. “I didn’t mean anything by it, honey. It’s a compliment.” “I know. Please don’t ever say that if you meet him,” she pleaded. “We want to meet him. Isn’t this wonderful?” Her mom laughed. “Our baby is dating a New Species.” “I can’t wait to tell the guys on my bowling team. I’m so sick of hearing about Bob’s son dating some author. This is way better.” Joy did groan then. “Come on, Dad. Really? You’re going to use Moon to impress your bowling buddies?”

Shadow

Book Review of Shadow (New Species Series)

Title: Shadow

Series: New Species Series

Author: Laurann Dohner

Date Published:October 30th 2012

The Blurb: 

Beauty resents being labeled Gift Species. Everyone is way too overprotective, males aren’t even allowed to speak to her and so far true freedom eludes her. Then a big, sexy Species officer mistakes her for the enemy and takes her to the ground. 

Shadow is dumbfounded. He has a Gift pinned under him—a big no-no. But Beauty is fascinated and wants to know Shadow a lot better. She is full of newly discovered, unrequited passion and he’s just what she needs to satisfy her curiosity. 

For Shadow, sex means pain and revulsion. For Beauty, it was enslavement and ridicule. Two lonely souls who have never known a lover’s touch, together in a cabin in the woods. Each touch, every discovery brings them closer to a life they never thought possible…beyond even their dreams.

My Review

                   4 I just had sex Stars

“I’m really not. I’m scared all the time but I’m more afraid of wasting the life I’ve been given by never taking chances. I have enough regrets.”


So Shadow is the 9th book in the New Species Series. Beauty is sick of being called gift. Everyone treats her with kid gloves. Men aren't allowed to even talk to gift females. It's like a prettier prison, and Beauty is sick of it. She wants a life, love, and she just wants to be treated normal. One night while running in the rain to feel free and alive, she is tackled by a NS male. She isn't afraid of him. She feels drawn to him. He is so big and sexy. She is going to have him and a life. Now she just has to figure out how to go about getting what she wants, when everyone treats her like a child!

“That’s what Gifts are to all of you, right? Children? Why did you bother to save us? It’s a prison without abuse but it’s still captivity. Sunshine, nicer living conditions, and food aren’t enough.”

Shadow:

Shadow is messed up. While imprisoned he was hooked to a masterbation machine and forced to watch porn while they stole his semen to sell to people who wanted to make species babies for pets. He is afraid to touch a woman , doesn't know how he will act if he has flash backs. Then he meets Beauty and he has never wanted a female more. Shadow was sweet, sexy, and very protective.... I loved how he was always dropping to his knees to talk to her so they were eye level. He opened himself up to her made himself vulnerable . 


“It means you shouldn’t say that to me unless you really mean it. I’d keep you in my bed, Beauty. You don’t need to worry about me with other females. I already avoid them. You’re the only one who tempts me to the point where I’d face anything to touch you.”



“I was afraid I might hurt you but I’ve wanted you since the moment we met.” He hugged her tighter to him. “I’m damaged and was worried that would cripple me when it came to sharing sex.” His fingers stroked her arm, glad she relaxed. “There isn’t a damn thing pathetic or lacking in you, Beauty.”



“I want to. I need to taste you. I crave it.” He took a heavy, shuddering breath. “Open up for me and stop thinking. Just feel. Trust me, Beauty.”


Beauty:

I loved Beauty she was so brave. She was scared but she wasn't going to let that hold her back. She knew what she wanted and went for it. She was a fighter and I loved that. She found her back bone and spoke her mind even when she was embarrassed. 


“I’m just a woman, Shadow. I’m getting stronger every day and I refuse to be locked inside a box while you and everyone else toss away the key. I might not be as physically fit as our women but that doesn’t make me less.”


“You’re smaller than me and I worry I’d be too rough if I put my hands on you.” “You’re touching me right now and you’re being very gentle.” She swallowed hard. “Maybe we could help each other get over our pasts.”


“I’m not them, you know.” She swallowed. “I don’t want to have different sexual partners. I’m not opposed to dating you.” Her gaze dropped to his chest and stayed there, her embarrassment showing again in her cheeks. “That is, if you want to try out being my boyfriend. I’d prefer to have a monogamous relationship.”


I loved them as couple . They were strong for each other , being the others support. They were sugary sweet! I loved breeze in this book too. I want her to get her own book so bad. I enjoyed the plot in this one, liked the fact that it was her master that was the bad guy. Laughed so much over the way everyone was all up in their sex life, and when they had sex I was waiting for them to get a Hallmark card! 

“I love sex,” she admitted, obviously content to lie there with him curved around her. “I love sex with you,” he panted, brushing another kiss on her throat. “Was I too rough?” He worried he might inadvertently harm her frailer body.

I loved this book, it was another great one for the New Species Series. I am on to Moon!! Below I leave my favorite moment from the book:


“Why do you call Shadow that?” “Toga boy? It annoys him. Plus,” she laughed, “I’ll never forget what he looked like wearing that flag. It was kind of hot.” Jealousy surged inside Beauty. “He’s mine.” Dark eyebrows rose and Breeze grinned. “Feeling possessive? You just hissed at me.” “I’m sorry.” Beauty was surprised by her unexpected strong reaction. “He’s all yours. I can look but won’t touch. All our males are impressive, if I say so myself, and I do. Is he feeling possessive of you as well?” She grinned. “Never mind. He will. It’s who they are.”“I feel things for him.” “How is the sex?” Beauty hesitated but then answered. “Amazing!” She blushed but refused to look away. “It’s so much better than I ever suspected.” “Score points for toga boy!” Breeze chuckled. “I’m glad.” “Please don’t call him that. You have to notice how that muscle in his jaw twitches every time you say it.” “I know. It’s cute, isn’t it?” Breeze stood. “It’s good for males to be teased. It reminds them not to be serious all the time. What do you have to eat around here?”

Obsidian

Book Review of Obsidian (New Species Series)

Title: Obsidian

Series: New Species Series

Author: Laurann Dohner

Date Published: August 28th 2012

The Blurb: 

Book 8 in the New Species series. Dr. Allison Baker is obsessed with saving the comatose New Species male. She has tried everything and there's only one option left. Alli will break every rule and put her life in danger by tempting 880 to wake, using only her feminine scent and touch. She just has to kidnap him and crawl into bed with him to make it work. 880 wakes in a different world with a small female who's been sleeping beside him, caressing him and wrapping her sweet body around his, teasing his senses. He lies silent and still, listening and evaluating each arousing touch, fighting his body's reaction. Hatred flares when he discovers she's human, but Mercile stole everything from him so he decides it's fair to take her in return. But things quickly change and he wants her at his side and in his bed. 880 has chosen a new name-Obsidian-the personification of dark and dangerous. He'll fight them all to keep Alli. No one will stand in his way.

My Review

                           2.5 Meh Stars

Obsidian is the 8th book in the New Species series. I didn't feel it at all. It was just Meh at best. So Obsidian is about 880 later named Obsidian who is in a coma when the book starts and has been for months, is kidnapped by Dr. Allison Baker. Allison steals the NS male because she believes that if she can make him want a woman's scent she can wake him up from his coma and she feels she has no other choice. She went to Tiger and Justice with her idea and they told her No. So she took him knowing there would be hell to pay, but knowing she couldn't just stand around and wait for him to waste away to nothing and die. It worked Obsidian is awake and he wants Allison for his own and he is out of control and all hell breaks loose! 


Obsidian:

Obsidian was way over the top like a roided out aggressive meathead. I know he was newly freed and didn't know the world around him and that he had a bad bad life, but he was rude and acting like a jerk! He was a bully who flipped out every few minutes. I didn't find him sexy at all I wanted to slap the shit outta of him and tell him to 

"Do not insult yourself or me. I am not blinded by her memory. You are very appealing but you believe I am so baffled from my long sleep that I don’t know the difference? I am not a victim. I’m a survivor and I adapt. It’s what I do best.” His thumbs kept teasing her skin, making her very aware of his touch. “I want you despite your flaws. You lure me to you and you make my blood boil with need.”


“I’m not him and you are not 46.” He tilted his head slightly. “This isn’t wrong. It doesn’t feel that way. This is right. Feel it.” He paused. “Feel me.” He released her hair and cupped the back of her head, pulling her mouth to his.


“You are mine! There is nothing to fight about. I will win.”


Allison:

I didn't really like Allison either she was like a timid mouse that let him and everyone else walk all over her. If the wind blew hard she was frightened. She let Obsidian bully her almost the whole damn book, and she was super insecure about her relationship with him. 

“You heard me. Don’t glare at me with that mean look. I’ve let you bully me this far but you just crossed the line—the Grand Canyon of them.”


“I’m in love with you and that’s why I can’t allow you to make a mistake this big.” Those tears spilled over her lower lids and slid down her face. “I would do anything for you and I wish I really was the one you wanted to spend the rest of your life with.” She took a shaky breath while he did too. “This is too fast though and you have no idea what is out there or what your future could be like if you weren’t tied to me.”

I didn't connect to them as a couple at all , didn't connect to the story line. I didn't feel any steam or romance. It was just ok at best. At times they both got on my nerves. I did enjoy Breeze. I didn't like that they fired Allison for kidnapping Obsidian, after all she did save his damn life and they rewarded her by acting like she was a evil trust breaker! It pissed me off that they let the psychologist talk to Allison like she was a rapist. I think it was bull crap that they separated them, because he was too wild and they would have to put him down. Really? That drama felt forced. He was just freed and out of a coma and was learning they didn't give him time. Not to mention if he mated with Allison, which he did, that would make him act a fool not better. It made no sense and would have made Obsidian not trust them since they told him they wouldn't take his mate away and that is the first thing they did! 

I hope the next one is better cuzz this was blah! I leave you with the only part of the book that made me smile a little. I didn't really have a favorite moment. 

“She stole you to save your life. I want you to understand that. She cared for you and stayed by your side. She put her life at risk to save yours. Do you know what happened to her?” “No.” “They locked her up. She’s a prisoner inside her home. She isn’t allowed to be a doctor anymore and is no longer trusted.” Anger deepened her voice. “We don’t agree with that but the males won’t listen to us. They are butt hurt over her being able to steal you as easily as she did. A mere little human smuggled you past all their security measures.” “Butt hurt? Did she give them injections to make them unconscious?” “No. Their pride is injured and they are being stupid,” one of the women by the door softly growled. “You’ve got to help her after all she did for you. It is the right thing to do.”