Title: The Spider (Elemental Assassin, #10)
Author: Jennifer Estep
Publisher/Publication Date: Pocket Books, December 24, 2013
Source/Format: Edelweiss/Publisher, E-ARC & Purchased/Paperback
Genre: Urban Fantasy
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Synopsis from the Back Cover
How did I end up in a career where I always have blood on my hands?
Well, let me tell you a story about an assassin who thought she could do no wrong. . . .
Ten years ago. A blistering hot August night. I remember like it was yesterday. The night I, Gin Blanco, truly became the Spider. Killing people is what I do best, especially now that I've honed my Ice and Stone magic. But back then, I had yet to learn one very important rule: arrogance will get you, every single time. This particular job seemed simple: murder a crooked building contractor with ties to ruthless Fire elemental Mab Monroe. My mentor, Fletcher Lane, had some misgivings, but I was certain that I had the situation under control. . . right up until I exposed my weaknesses to a merciless opponent who exploited every single one of them. There's a reason assassins aren't supposed to feel anything. Luckily, a knife to the heart can fix that problem, especially when I'm the one wielding it. . . .
My Thoughts
When an origin story focuses on the history of one of its characters, It's often repetitive information provided throughout the series. That’s just not the case with Jennifer Estep’s book, The Spider. In my review of Heart of Venom, I posed this question: “Have you met the Spider, Gin?” Now that I have read book #10 of the series, I know that you haven’t really met Gin until you read this book, which provides an in depth view of her past. For anyone who hasn’t started reading the Elemental Assassin series, as was true with Heart of Venom, The Spider is a great place to start. The story is well written and the characters are well-developed. Estep does an excellent job of portraying Gin in her early years as an overzealous novice who transforms into a hardcore assassin. The story will simply keep the reader on edge as lies unfold, Gin’s world starts to crumble, and the action heats up.
The
Spider is a must read if you are an urban fantasy fanatic. And needless to
say that I am looking forward to reading additional books from the Elemental
Assassin series.
Rating 5/5
****I
received an e-arc from Edelweiss/Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I also purchased a paperback copy, because I plan to read the series from the
beginning during 2014. ****
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Friday, December 27, 2013
ARC Review: The Spider (Elemental Assassin, #10) by Jennifer Estep
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Cover Reveal & Excerpt: Loving Cara by Kristen Proby
Title: Loving Cara (Love Under the Big Sky, #1)
Author: Kristen Proby
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
Publisher: Pocket Books, An Imprint of Simon & Schuster
Expected Publication Date: January 28, 2014
EXCERPT
“Where are your jeans?” Josh asks as he meets me at my car the following morning.
“These are jeans.” I pull my tote bag out of the car and walk toward the front door of his house. “Is Seth here yet?”
“No, he’ll be a few minutes. I have him feeding the dogs at the big house.”
“Okay.”
“Those are not jeans.” He’s scowling down at my denim shorts like they’re the devil incarnate.
“They’re denim.”
He narrows his chocolate eyes at me, but I see the humor there, and the butterflies take up residence in my belly again.
I love riling this guy up.
“Fine, they’ll have to do. Go ahead and get settled, Seth will be here in a minute. I have to ride out with a few of the guys to repair a fence, so I’ll see you at lunch time.” He pulls on some gloves and settles his green baseball cap on his head backwards again.
“You don’t wear cowboy hats?” I ask without thinking.
“Not usually. I have one, if you’d rather I wear it.” He smirks.
“No, just curious,” I mumble and head toward the house.
“Don’t leave before I get back. I have plans for you.”
He grins wide, winks, and saunters off toward the massive barn that sits between his house and the big house.
Well, isn’t that view nice? His Levi’s hug his ass perfectly and sit low on his hips, and as he walks I can see his buttocks and thighs flex.
Dear God, I’m lusting after a rancher.
ABOUT KRISTEN PROBY
KRISTEN PROBY is the USA Today bestselling author of the popular With Me in Seattle series. She has a passion for a good love story and strong characters who love humor and have a strong sense of loyalty and family. Her men are the alpha type—fiercely protective and a bit bossy—and her ladies are fun, strong, and not afraid to stand up for themselves. Kristen spends her days with her muse in the Pacific Northwest. She enjoys coffee, chocolate, and sunshine. And naps. Visit her at KristenProby.com.
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