In the darkness, demons come out to play . . .
and someone must bring their sins to light.
Part vampire, part werewolf, Riley Jenson knows ... read full description
and someone must bring their sins to light.
Part vampire, part werewolf, Riley Jenson knows ... read full description
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Jan 10, 2011
Mersina
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Jan 12, 2011
Ithlilian
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Reading Bound to Shadows reminded me of why I loved this series in the first place. The characters are multidimensional, the heroine is likable, and the mystery is compelling. So many series place character drama over plot development, and some of this series has done just that, but not so in this installment. Those of you looking for soul mate angst and Quinn drama will be sorely disappointed. Those of you, like me, who love a good plot, an exciting storyline, and a detailed mystery, will love
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Feb 26, 2010
Wanderer
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At the end of the previous book Riley finally finds her soul mate; too bad he's more foe than friend. I thought making Riley's soul mate someone she despises was an interesting twist by Ms. Arthur so I was anxious to see how things would turn out in this book. I thought Riley and Kye would eventually work things out which would cause problems between Riley and Quinn and that would be the big to-do in this book. Instead, the animosity continues to grow between Riley and Kye and they fight against
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Nov 29, 2009
Margay
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I like to read a wide range of novels, but paranormal is still relatively new to me, meaning I have only been reading it for the past couple of years as opposed to a lifetime of historical and contemporary romances. So I have a long way to go to catch up with this genre that has taken off like wild fire. Everywhere you turn, it seems, is a book with a vampire, a werewolf, or some other fantastical creature as a main character. But in the world of Riley Jenson, all of those characters collide.
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Nov 02, 2009
Melindeeloo
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One more book to go, what's next for Riley? ,
Riley and the very much overworked Guardians have their hands full, vamps are losing their heads and women are mysteriously dying in their bedrooms. And if Riley doesn't have enough on her plate, Riley's despicable wolf soul-mate Kye is back in town to threaten Riley's fragile happiness with Quinn.
Bound to Shadow was a page turning read which kept my interest until the very end, but after I finished reading and started really thinki More...
Riley and the very much overworked Guardians have their hands full, vamps are losing their heads and women are mysteriously dying in their bedrooms. And if Riley doesn't have enough on her plate, Riley's despicable wolf soul-mate Kye is back in town to threaten Riley's fragile happiness with Quinn.
Bound to Shadow was a page turning read which kept my interest until the very end, but after I finished reading and started really thinki More...
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Mar 06, 2011
Marcia
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I was greatly disappointed with the way this novel ended. I think that Keri could have done so much with this storyline. Granted, it was her inspiration, but I really think she rushed it and just decided to end it the way she did, maybe because it was just easier to do, than to keep the tension going.
Otherwise, the book was alright. I find she repeats a lot... which is ok here and there, but I don't know. We'll see how the next book goes.
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Otherwise, the book was alright. I find she repeats a lot... which is ok here and there, but I don't know. We'll see how the next book goes.
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Feb 18, 2010
Suz
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Perhaps its a good thing that the Guardian series is coming to a close soon.
Bound to Shadows left me feeling like Riley Jensen is a complete anti-hero who, after eight books, I simply can not respect or empathize with at all. God knows I've tried.
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Early in the book we are confronted with "he shot my brother so I arched my back so he could better access my clit" and it just got more stupid after that. The pity here is that More...
Bound to Shadows left me feeling like Riley Jensen is a complete anti-hero who, after eight books, I simply can not respect or empathize with at all. God knows I've tried.
SPOILER IN NEXT PARAGRAPH!
Early in the book we are confronted with "he shot my brother so I arched my back so he could better access my clit" and it just got more stupid after that. The pity here is that More...
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Nov 04, 2009
Tiffany
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I am a big Keri Arthur fan. The man character Riley has shown great development over the stretch of the last 8 books and I have been pleased with where the series is going. This latest release, book 8, is no different than previous books...offering readers a great story, lots of action, and many developments in the romance area of Riley's life.
I loved the emotional issues and decisions Riley is faced with in Bound to Shadows. Arthur makes her character question her actions and not j More...
I loved the emotional issues and decisions Riley is faced with in Bound to Shadows. Arthur makes her character question her actions and not j More...
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Oct 25, 2009
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Beheaded vampires are turning up and The Directorate suspects a serial killer is on the loose. Guardian for the Directorate, Riley Jenson, is assigned to the case and in the course of her investigation a second and possibly related case emerges. Human women are being found dead with no clue as to their cause of death. Riley must discover if the two cases are related and find the killer before tensions between the local population, both human and vampire boil over in outrage.
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Jan 28, 2010
Casta
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When I first started reading the "Riley Jenson Guardian" series of novels by Keri Arthur, I accepted that the premise is pretty absurd, and it's a little on the implausible side when it comes to Ms. Jenson's extra-curricular activities. (On the other hand, Arthur has written an open plot conceit for their being lots of teh-hawtt-sexx laced into the books, so she hasn't really gone outside the parameters of the context she's created.)
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Nov 23, 2009
Susi
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This is the first book I read in this series and if you take a look at the series list at the end of this post you will realize that it is book #8. But I had no problem at all with following the story or with understanding who is who.
The story is about Riley Jenson, she's part vampire, part werewolf and she won my heart with loving coffee more than anything(ok perhaps that's a bit of an exaggerated) and hating cold weather. That's a girl I can sympathize with. Riley is head strong wi More...
The story is about Riley Jenson, she's part vampire, part werewolf and she won my heart with loving coffee more than anything(ok perhaps that's a bit of an exaggerated) and hating cold weather. That's a girl I can sympathize with. Riley is head strong wi More...
Oct 29, 2009
marlene
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this is one of those series that i don't think is particularly good but i keep reading to see where some story lines will end up. plus, some of the secondary characters are great.
This one was lacking Rhoane and Liander. they were in it, but not enough for my tatstes. we did get to see a little more Risa and Dia which was redeeming.
After the last book i was dying to see what would happen with Kye. i honestly did not expect it to go this way. we knew he was twisted, but More...
This one was lacking Rhoane and Liander. they were in it, but not enough for my tatstes. we did get to see a little more Risa and Dia which was redeeming.
After the last book i was dying to see what would happen with Kye. i honestly did not expect it to go this way. we knew he was twisted, but More...
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Jun 04, 2010
Michelle
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Dec 02, 2009
Darcy
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This was a great book, and poor Riley had a lot to deal with.
She is finally at a place in her life where she is happy with Quinn and they have come to a good understanding. She also is happy with her pack of 4 with Rhoan and Linader. So of course things have to get shaken up. Her first shake up surprisingly comes from Rhoan and Linader, really causing her to think about her life and what is going on, and what she really wants.
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She is finally at a place in her life where she is happy with Quinn and they have come to a good understanding. She also is happy with her pack of 4 with Rhoan and Linader. So of course things have to get shaken up. Her first shake up surprisingly comes from Rhoan and Linader, really causing her to think about her life and what is going on, and what she really wants.
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Nov 10, 2009
Maria
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It's hard to like a book when you don't really like the main character: Riley Jenson. All she seems to do (from the 1st book all the way through the 4th book - Dangerous Games) is complain, complain, and COMPLAIN about how she doesn't want to be a Guardian, and how she thinks her lover Quinn is too narrow-minded when he doesn't want her to have sex indiscrimmiantly. "Oh, boo-hoo, my boyfriend doens't want me to have sex with other men!" And the sex scenes are not even that good: there'
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Jul 09, 2011
Sharon (twilightcrazie)
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Best one yet! I think I really liked this one because of Riley's intense desire to be with Quinn and only Quinn. She realizes what she has with him is what her vamp soul truely desires. The crime she has to solve in this book was also very interesting. She has a run in with Kye and of course tries to fight her wolf soul in the process. Kye is a prick. He's a ruthless kill for hire and will stop at nothing in regards to controlling Riley. And too, he kills one of my fave characters in this
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Jun 30, 2010
Reading Angel
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I adore this series! Keri seems to love to torture poor Riley.
In this book Fate throws Riley another twist. Someone/something is beheading vampires. The council is in an uproar and Riley is getting the heat from it. While trying to solve these murders there are women turning up dead, the rooms smell of lust and passion, yet no lover, the only clue is a mirror that has a weird vibe. What supernatural will she have to fit now? And is it linked to the beheadings?
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In this book Fate throws Riley another twist. Someone/something is beheading vampires. The council is in an uproar and Riley is getting the heat from it. While trying to solve these murders there are women turning up dead, the rooms smell of lust and passion, yet no lover, the only clue is a mirror that has a weird vibe. What supernatural will she have to fit now? And is it linked to the beheadings?
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Nov 05, 2010
C
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I didn't like this one quite as much as the last one or two. It didn't have the same complexity, and I think Keri Arthur forgot to explain the purpose of the plot because I'm still not entirely sure why the killer was killing people. I have my suspicions though, so I guess that's good enough.
Quinn seems like a pushover lately, and I don't like that. I like Kye, but I guess between me, Keri Arthur, and Riley, I'm the only one. I thought the ending of this book was pretty perfect, in t More...
Quinn seems like a pushover lately, and I don't like that. I like Kye, but I guess between me, Keri Arthur, and Riley, I'm the only one. I thought the ending of this book was pretty perfect, in t More...
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Feb 06, 2010
Mandy
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Sep 11, 2011
Grete
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A beheaded vampire is found outside a Melbourne vampire club and an already testy Riley is sent in to investigate. As the body count starts rising, Riley has her work cut out for her to find out who, or what, is behind the murders. With civilities between the local vampire and human population breaking down it’s only a matter of time before violence breaks out. Dante Starke, the owner of the club is a vampire with an aura that makes even a Guardian nervous, but Riley has to get answers. Two
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Apr 21, 2011
J-J forget princess i wanna be a vampire
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Really loved this series & in a way i'm kinda gutted i'm on the last book. I am hoping that Riley gets her happy ending, god if anyone deserves it she does (please no spoilers thanks) As she says fate & her don't go hand in hand, No more like fate hates her BIG time. In bound to shadows Riley again has to choose between her lover Quinn & her so call soul mate Kye, I never trusted Kye not one little bit. He's shifty & out for himself & himself only He is, his only concern oh & money. what he want
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Jul 10, 2011
Victoria
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God this series is killing me. Another fantastic read that really upsets me at the end. Not very often a book does that to me. Kind of knew it was going to happen about midway through but had to suck it up because this fantastic series has total realism to it.
Riley is on another case of vampires being killed and Kye once again shows up. He may be her soul mate but they hate each other. This isn't enough to keep the creep from trying to control that which is his. Amazing but Quinn is h More...
Riley is on another case of vampires being killed and Kye once again shows up. He may be her soul mate but they hate each other. This isn't enough to keep the creep from trying to control that which is his. Amazing but Quinn is h More...
Oct 29, 2009
Bridget
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Riley is half vampire and half werewolf. She has seen a lot of senseless killings bu never anything this sadistic. The party place where vampires and humans meet up to have some fun is now a spot of terror. Someone has thought up their own party. One where the party-goers loose their head, literally. Will Riley be able to track down this killer before too many more lives are lost?
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Nov 18, 2009
Elaine
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I really do enjoy this series, and while I know it's based on Riley's POV and it's about Riley, I wish there was more about Rhoan. I get that he's a secondary character, but he's her twin, and it's just been the two of them against the world for so long, I would like to see more of him.
I do have one peeve. I know wolves are written as sexual creatures, I just wish that Riley wasn't so ruled by her hormones. She has come a long way, but I hated the situation/choices she was in in th More...
I do have one peeve. I know wolves are written as sexual creatures, I just wish that Riley wasn't so ruled by her hormones. She has come a long way, but I hated the situation/choices she was in in th More...
Jan 31, 2010
Deborah
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Vampires, Werewolves, Humans, Wraiths, Mixed Breeds, a Council to control them all and Sex, this book has it all with a gripping tale of murders being committed and the search of who could be doing them. Certainly an adult read with the sex scenes alone. Not to mention the beheadings.
In Bound to Shadows (Riley Jensen, Guardian, Book 8), Riley Jenson the book's heroine will investigate them all with the list of suspects including her own soul mate. A great read for alone time. I reall More...
In Bound to Shadows (Riley Jensen, Guardian, Book 8), Riley Jenson the book's heroine will investigate them all with the list of suspects including her own soul mate. A great read for alone time. I reall More...
Oct 29, 2009
Becky
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Riley is a gal you just have to love. She is always put in the most difficult situations, and she still tries to do what is right. The tension in this book starts about 1/3rd of the way in and doesn't stop until the end of the book. There are a lot of things I'd love to talk about, but I'll leave the spoilers out. I am just left with one question...
Where is the knife? I didn't miss it. I went back and read the last chapter just to be sure. That will be answered, right? It'll More...
Where is the knife? I didn't miss it. I went back and read the last chapter just to be sure. That will be answered, right? It'll More...
Dec 23, 2009
Barbara
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Riley Jenson is back in book 8. Riley is one of my favorite characters but there are times I wish she would cut a break.
With the character Kye, Riley's soul mate, coming into town and turning her life upside down, and vampire murder's happening, and a vampire who rubs Riley the wrong way. She feels like she is being pulled in to many directions and not sure about anything. With Kye in town, will Quinn and Riley's relationship survive? Who is behind all the vampire murders and why? More...
With the character Kye, Riley's soul mate, coming into town and turning her life upside down, and vampire murder's happening, and a vampire who rubs Riley the wrong way. She feels like she is being pulled in to many directions and not sure about anything. With Kye in town, will Quinn and Riley's relationship survive? Who is behind all the vampire murders and why? More...
Dec 30, 2010
Bronwyn
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The books in this series just keep getting better and better I think.
This book had a sizzle all the way through it for me. At the end there were even tears, I have not had that before in a Riley Jensen story.
The mystery was as good as earlier ones with lots of action. Her relationship with Quinn is still great even though she had to contend with her soul mate Kye, who she hates because of who and what he is but the wolf part of her is drawn to.
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This book had a sizzle all the way through it for me. At the end there were even tears, I have not had that before in a Riley Jensen story.
The mystery was as good as earlier ones with lots of action. Her relationship with Quinn is still great even though she had to contend with her soul mate Kye, who she hates because of who and what he is but the wolf part of her is drawn to.
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May 15, 2010
Bridget
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So we've waited and waited and waited to get this book and OH Man was it worth the wait!! OMG OMG OMG... I couldn't put it down. Quinn won me over in this book, She showed alot more of his character in this one than the last couple, i was never a big fan of his but he finally grew on me. Even though i always held out for Kye, waiting for a softer side to show. I just could not believe the ending! Oh my god just dumbstruck... But i really really loved this book, all the mixed emotions burning, go
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Nov 04, 2009
Rosalee
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I was looking forward to this book and I think that it did give me a little of what I wanted. I like that Quinn was in it and that we got to see what happen with her and kye. I didn't like that Kye was one of the poeple involved with the murders but then again you had to guess that is what would have happen. I also like the part that Risa brought her back from the darkness. I would like to see what happens next and what happens with Riley. Even though it is hard to believe and that is what makes
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