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Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN num: 9781416547037
ISBN number: 1416547037
Label: Pocket Star
Manufacturer: Pocket Star
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 384
Printing Date: 2007-10
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Her breathless kiss haunts him...
Bowen MacRieve of the Lykae clan was nearly destroyed when he lost the one woman meant for him. The ruthless warrior grew even colder, never taking another to his bed -- until a smoldering encounter with his enemy, Mariketa the Awaited, reawakens his darkest desires. When sinister forces unite against her, the Highlander finds himself using all his strength and skill to keep her alive.
His slow, hot touch is irresistible...
Temporarily stripped of her powers, Mari is forced to take refuge with her sworn adversary. It's rumored that no one can tempt Bowen's hardened heart, but soon passion burns between them. Though a future together is impossible, she fears he has no intention of letting her go.
No deed is too wicked for her seduction...
If they defeat the evil that surrounds them, can Mari deny Bowen when he demands her body and soul -- or will she risk everything for her fierce protector?
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This is the second of Kresley Cole's books that I've read and once again, you gotta love the folks of the Lore! Another fast paced read with interesting characters. It's hard to put it down. Bowen the tormented Lykae cousin to Lachlain from "A Hunger Like No Other", seeks to win a contest so he can go back in time and save his long lost love. But a witch gets in his way and in his heart-- Mariketa -The Awaited. The characters are exciting and you won't be able to put this one down! I highly recommend it! Good reading! It's a keeper!
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This book's a roller coaster of excitement, great character development, and one of the best plots I've read in what I'd classify as a "true" paranormal romance in a long time.
"Wicked Deeds" opens with a tie-in to the second book in the "Immortals After Dark" series, "No Rest for the Wicked". The Hie, a legendary contest for immortal warriors, is still in full swing, and we glimpse the goings-on of a few competitors met in the previous novel.
Witch-hating Bowen, a Lykae (werewolf) male, lost his only predestined mate centuries ago. Denying himself the pleasures of women ever since, he stays faithful to his lost Mariah until mortal, beautiful witch Mariketa crosses his path during the very contest that could win him back Mariah. But when he fails to win the challenge and thus loses his mate a second time, it seems that Fate has given him a chance for happiness again -- his Instinct roars that Mariketa too is his. But this is nearly impossible by all the supernatural Lore's beliefs -- or is it?
As they trek across Central America, young Mariketa's powers grow every step of the way -- as does the pair's attraction and bond. But Fate alone cannot keep wolf and witch together, it seems, when the rest of the world -- and even their own personalities seem set to rip through their tenuous hold on one another.
This book moves quite a bit slower than the other two by Cole I've read thus far, but it's definitely worth it. The plot's complex and twisted, and by the end of the book, you're wholly satisfied with the plot. There are a few scenes that felt a bit extraneous -- either that or a bit rushed -- but aside from this, it's quite good.
The characters, especially Mariketa, are more realistic than I'd have expected. She's unsure of herself and has faults enough to shatter her attractive form and pretty face; she's jealous and possessive, and a bit unforgiving, tempermental at times. But who's perfect? She's more likable to readers this way.
More world-building -- awesome world-building. More characters I want to see explored, more history revealed. Give it to me!
I certainly liked "Wicked Deeds" as much as "No Rest", though for different reasons. It doesn't quite have the same ever-blasting scorching sex or multitude of locales, but it still kept my attention very well, which is saying something about the writing. All in all, I heartily pass this to anyone with a very glowing recommendation. Beautiful, Cole. You've written an exceptional and touching novel, something I would rarely say.
9/10
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Third installment of The Immortals After Dark series. Kresley Cole writes great paranormal romance and she did not disappoint here. You will fall in love with the tortured and guilt-ridden Bowen. Mariketa is strong without becoming one of those cliche stubborn heroines. I enjoyed this book through the end, and was even suprised by a few plot twists. I recommend this entire series.
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Young still-mortal witch, Mariketa the Awaited, feels the need to prove herself in a dangerous contest between the immortals to find a powerful talisman. Sparks fly between her and Bowen MacRieve, a Lykae (lycanthrope) who happens to hate witches. He believes she's cast a spell on him--and indeed she has, but only when he seals her and other contestants in a cave full of dead but extremely upset incubi who immediately set upon them. To Bowen's credit, he didn't think they'd be stuck in the cave for long--and he's just too intent on winning the prize which will enable him to go back in time and save the one love of his life who died nearly two centuries before. Eventually, of course, these two get together and sparks still fly...
I have to admit that I have a pet peeve about characters who speak in a strong accent, and Bowen's speech is a "Scots burr" replete with "no' ," "doona,"dinna,"o'," "lass," "canna," etc. I have nothing against accents (I find a true Scots accent quite fine--I've lived there and had a boyfriend there, etc.). But dialog that attempts to incorporate accents can be extremely annoying to me, and somewhat demeaning, since to the speaker, it's not an accent but the ordinary way of speaking--it's everyone else with the accent!
Then there's the set-up of this tale... I'm not sure about most people, but even if some guy didn't intend to trap me forever in a cave/tomb for weeks with ghost incubi that captured me--particularly just after he'd kissed me... I'm pretty sure that'd be a deal-killer. Plus the fact that he hates witches and magic, which is what the heroine is and does. Plus the fact that he'd rather have his dead love back than start up a relationship with her... Doesn't anyone have a healthy dose of self-esteem these days? Why does love conquer that, too? OK, he's hot and he eventually comes around... I was happier with the two after that was all out of the way and the rest of the adventure and their relationship continued. But the way it was set up and the way the pair of lovers came around to an understanding just bothered me. I felt it could have been set up better and more convincingly.
I realize these elements are totally personal, but as I am the one reviewing, I can't really ignore commenting on them. Overall, it wasn't bad. It kept my interest despite the little annoyances, and I did enjoy reading it.
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I had waited a while for this book, Kresly Cole is a promsing new writer, and the other books in this series are good reads, but the best is the first. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night is the story of Bowen and Mari. Bowen is a warewolf who had lost his mate serval ages past, and is in a competion to win a magical key that will allow him to go back in time, the key can be used twice before it's powers are expired. Of course he wants to go back in time to save his mate before she dies. Mari wants to win the competion to prove herself to her peers. Bowen and Mari meet and Bowen does some nasty trickery to ensure that he wins.
I found this book lacking, the action sequences in the book fizzled out, and she did not through explain what was happing and left me (the reader) grappling to put things together after certain action bits. People from her other books are mentioned in the story, and so the series continues. I am glad that I bought this and shared it with my girlfriends so that they did not have to purchase it. I have high hopes for the subsequent book in the series.
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