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Captured by Moonlight (Moonlight #3)

by Nancy Gideon (Goodreads Author)

4.3 of 5 stars 4.30 · rating details · 345 ratings · 40 reviews

IN THIS DARK THRILLER FROM NANCY GIDEON’S SULTRY NEW SERIES, SEXY NEW ORLEANS COP CHARLOTTE CAISSIE GOES HEAD-TO-HEAD WITH THE LAST NEMESIS SHE EVER EXPECTED: HER SUPERNATURAL BOYFRIEND.THEIR LOVE IS JUST BEGINNING.

Detective Charlotte Caissie is growing used to the secrets that come with loving the mysterious leader of a shape-shifter clan. But that doesn’t mean she has to...more

Paperback, 368 pages

Published July 27th 2010 by Pocket Books

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Dec 19, 2010 Steph rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010, series-ongoing, author-웃, series-i-love

NOTE: I thought this was going to be a trilogy, but was happy to see #4 Bound by Moonlight coming out in 2011. Ok, so a quadrilogy then. Nope! Just stopped by the author's website to double check and she writes:

Pocket Paranormal Romance as Nancy Gideon:

Masked by Moonlight – Moonlight series #1 (5-10)
Chased by Moonlight – Moonlight series #2 (6-10)
Captured by Moonlight – Moonlight series #3 (7-10)

and three more to come . . .

So, I guess we have (at least) two more after BBM to look forward to.
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Jul 20, 2010 Cheryl rated it 4 of 5 stars

New Orleans best cop, Charlotte “Cee Cee” Caissie has just returned from visiting her family. Cee Cee is ready for some rest and relaxation. Luckily for her, she has the next best thing…her sexy lover, Max. Max is a shape shifter. So you could say he has a wild side to him

Someone is chasing Max. Whoever it is has Max wanting to let loose and let his other side take over. This is all fine except that Max could turn on Cee Cee at a moments notice. Cee Cee loves Max but she is still trying to adjus...more

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Jul 17, 2010 Bookaholics rated it 4 of 5 stars

Captured by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon
Paranormal Romance July 27th, 2010
4 stars

Captured by Moonlight is the 3rd in Nancy Gideon’s paranormal shifter series. Hardened yet surprising emotional characters make for an involving romance in this paranormal suspense novel.

Both Detective Caissie (AKA Cee Cee) and shifter Max Savoie have a rocky relationship. Neither is good at emotions but both love each other and are willing to compromise. However, Cee Cee’s life is the police force and Max is the new m...more

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Jul 22, 2010 Diana Leigh rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: shifters, romantic-suspense, paranormal-romance

Captured By Moonlight is the third installment of Nancy Gideon's Moonlight series. Max Savoie, a pureblood shape-shifter, is settling in as the new crime boss of New Orleans and king of the city's shifter population. The love of his life is the very human police detective Cee Cee Caissie. Max and Cee Cee are emotionally damaged characters, consumed by a forbidden, passionate and very dangerous relationship. In this book there is a depth to the characters we haven't seen before. You can feel thei...more

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Oct 12, 2012 Lauren rated it 2 of 5 stars

I have read the first two books in this series. And though I was somewhat impressed by the first book, I was less impressed by the second and even less with this one. In each book, Max and Charlotte have the same relationship problems with a different mystery, and nothing ever seems to be solved or worked out between the H and H, if they could be called that.

We have Max a supposed bad-ass “King of Beasts” and head of a criminal empire, and we have Charlotte and tough female cop. I have a problem...more I have read the first two books in this series. And though I was somewhat impressed by the first book, I was less impressed by the second and even less with this one. In each book, Max and Charlotte have the same relationship problems with a different mystery, and nothing ever seems to be solved or worked out between the H and H, if they could be called that.

We have Max a supposed bad-ass “King of Beasts” and head of a criminal empire, and we have Charlotte and tough female cop. I have a problem with these characters and how they interact with each other. During this book Max has some problems with his family and with others of his kind trying to find him, most likely to kill him. But Charlotte was dumb enough to get involved, and actually called the Trackers and threatened them after just witnessing what they were capable of. Max also seems to be somewhat unbelievable as far as characters go, especially since he was subservient all of those years, only to be “top dog” (pun intended) now and act like it with all the posturing.

I’m get tired of the all of the lies, secrets, half-truths and forgiving each other just because they are “in love.” I don’t understand why the get mad at each other because they both have secrets and neither are willing share them because they stupidly believe that they are just protecting the other.

Charlotte at times seems to be ashamed of Max and doesn’t want to be seen in public with him. Charlotte and Max never talk their problems out, and she is always leaving him, or telling him to leave for one reason or another. And also in this book, she kept telling Max she wanted to mate with him, and wanted his mark, and that she accepts his “beast” but when he came to her like that, she panicked and pushed him away.

There were also some inconsistencies within the book because in the first one she said she never wanted another man because of what had been done to her, and couldn’t stand the touch. But in this one she throws it in Max’s face about what may have happened with her partner.

I must say that I want to read the rest of the series, though I didn’t care for this book, because I would like to see what happens with the relatives from up north, Ozzie, T-John and his shady deals, and the other characters.
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Aug 03, 2010 Melindeeloo rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal-romance, paranormal-romance-shapeshifters, shapeshifters, urban-fantasy

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Even though Chased by Midnight was a hard act to follow, I liked Captured by Moonlight for most of the same reasons that I loved the first two books. I still loved Max - even though he is even more of a mess here than in previous books with the mating urge muddling his thinking- and happily Charlotte has much improved as a character. The pair still haves some rough spots to work through and with both Max and Charlotte holding back information to try and protect each other when dangerous Hunters...more Even though Chased by Midnight was a hard act to follow, I liked Captured by Moonlight for most of the same reasons that I loved the first two books. I still loved Max - even though he is even more of a mess here than in previous books with the mating urge muddling his thinking- and happily Charlotte has much improved as a character. The pair still haves some rough spots to work through and with both Max and Charlotte holding back information to try and protect each other when dangerous Hunters come to town, trust is going to be a sticky point between them but finally after two books in which there seemed to be no path to a HEA for the mob boss' heir and the homicide detective, there is finally hope that the pair can pull it off.

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If you've read the previous book, you know that Max and Charlotte were headed for this but I had problems with 'the Mating'. I was prepared for the partially shifted part of the act and the fact that Max was shifted was handled relatively subtly. And I knew it was going to be difficult - Max's father warned that humans don't always survive - but with Charlotte being a former victim of sexual assault and the scene which dealt with the immediate consequences of the mating pointing out how brutal it was for Charlotte, I found that this part of the story was really rough to read and not at all romantic. Also Max's loss of control didn't feel right to me characterwise - Max has control of his full wolf shape after all, so why not the partial wolf one as well?
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Overall, though I did still enjoy the book, there is a good intensity to the relationship between Max and Charlotte that author Gideon has been able to maintain through all three books and it is really great to actually get a paranormal romance which really has time for the starring pair to work through obstacles in a way that wouldn't have been possible in a single book. Also I am happy that Gideon did leave the series open for more books even though I think that I read that she doesn't plan on keeping the Max and Charlotte in the spotlight after these first three books - which would be too bad because I'd like to see more of them, there were some really interesting developments relating to their bonding and Max and Charlotte are really still a work in progress.
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Jul 28, 2010 Melissa rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the trilogy. I read the first book, Masked by Moonlight and enjoyed it. I think that this book is even better than the first. I didn't get to read the middle book, but it wasn't absolutely necessary to read this book. This one is more about the relationship between CeeCee and Max. Yes, of course, you have the adventure of someone stalking and trying to kill Max and those close to him, but that really becomes the side story to the relationship. In one way this was deligh...more

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May 25, 2012 Stephanie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Somehow I seem to have skipped the second volume in this series. But of the two I have read this seems the weaker of the two. It's hard to believe that Max and Caissie will ever be together, her background is the law and his is crime, but he's going legit for her. It's not their own issues but those of others as well as a mysterious group of possibly government agents that kidnaps or kills shifters. It was a bit too mysterious.

Both main characters are moody and capricious, they act without caus...more

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Jul 23, 2010 Tasha rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, shape-shifter, arc-own, own

This book is the third in a series, which I haven't read the previous two. But after reading this one I most definitely will be reading the previous books in this series. Yes, I know that's odd, reading them out of order, but I've done it before, and mostly likely will be doing it again in the future. Although I do suggest you read this particular series in order, so you'll understand the history between the lead characters.

Captured by Moonlight features an already established relationship. It's...more

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Jul 01, 2012 Anne rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone

Shelves: paranormal-suspense

I enjoyed this book very much. Nancy Gideon is an excellent writer. Her stories are always intriguing with many layers to unwrap until you finally finish the book and say, "hey wait...I don't want it to end. I want more." And more you get with this book and the three others in the series.

The story takes place in New Orleans, however, she has created a paranormal world within the city where a clan of shape-shifters live and work among humans.

"Captured" is the third of four books with the same her...more

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Dec 18, 2010 Judi rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, rom-suspense

The CeeCee and Max saga continues in Nancy Gideon’s Moonlight series Captured by Moonlight.

This 3rd book brings about more conflict, relationship struggles and trust issues for this duo as they try to work on their complicated relationship and CeeCee always the cop has her loyalties tested yet again.

The conflict CeeCee and Max must endure would test most normal couples, but add in CeeCee’s police status, Max’s questionable business practices and his non-human status plus the fact that Max and Ce...more

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Aug 14, 2011 Amelia-Irene rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the series, so there are some things that are referred to from a previous book. Charlotte Caissie, Cee Cee, and Max Savoie have been lovers for a while. Before they moved in together, Max had been on the wrong side of the law. Cee Cee has taken a lot of grief for living and loving a criminal, but she's handling it. What her co-workers don't know is that Max is more than human and he might be the salvation of his people. Find out what happens when you read the book.

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Jul 29, 2010 Tara (box5angel) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy-or-paranormal-romance, interracial-paranormal-romance

The third book in the series and hopefully not the last. :) There was only one bit in it that was a bit weird but it was essential to the plot and bound to happen. And I guarantee, you will tear up while reading this book. OMG, it really hits you! Other than that, another great book in the lives of Max and Charlotte. Hope there is more. I keep hearing it's a trilogy and than I read there are going to be more books. Guess we'll see! I hope the latter is true.

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Jan 24, 2012 Trina rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal

Yummy, yummy, yummy. I just love these characters! The complexity of their relationship and the emotional roller coaster ride through the intensity of their passion for each other keeps you glued to the pages. Nancy Gideon is a master at carrying nuggets of information through her text that keep opening doors of opportunity for further storyline while streaming along on the path she has designated for readers to follow. I don't want to ruin the book for anyone reading the series but I will say t...more

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Apr 21, 2012 G rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: pnl-hot, weres

This was the best of the three I've read so far...some pivotal moments in this story. Don't read it until the first two books are read: 1) Masked By Moonlight and 2) Chased By Moonlight. These books are a series; in this third one, Max and CeeCee finally get together COMPLETELY and some new surprises are thrown in. Amazingly good.

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Aug 25, 2010 Mary Tillman rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: same-sex

I actually caught myself vocalizing while reading this one. Which is rare for me.

The relationship of a police officer with a mobster isn't explored much in romance, especially if the mobster is a shifter. I will have to look for the first 2 in this series.

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Apr 28, 2013 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars

i bought these books in a weird order but i love them ...they keep you on age even adding a smile here and there...i love the books i have i just can't seem to find the others i'm dying to finish the series...love love love

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Mar 27, 2011 Stacy McKitrick rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, romance

I goofed and read the 3rd book before reading the other 2 first (I must have misread something when I ordered it). While I felt a "little" lost at times, I liked the book, but not sure I want to go back and read the other two, yet, since I know how it ends! I suggest you read them in order, though.

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Apr 23, 2012 Nicole rated it 5 of 5 stars

Another great chapter in the Max/Charlotte saga. Love this couple, and love the way the story is moving. More family, danger, etc, a real page turner (or scroller, if you are like me!)

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Sep 01, 2010 Cassie Leach rated it 3 of 5 stars

I really wish we could give books half stars, because I would give this a 3 and a 1/2. I liked it, it's just that Max pissed me off a lot in this one, aaaaaand the whole beastality thing....ew...not my cup o' tea.

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Aug 25, 2011 Sylvia Patterson rated it 4 of 5 stars

Really enjoyed this book. Wasn't going to read any of this series after the first, couldn't see where it could go but am glad I got this one.

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Apr 18, 2012 Ren rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ass-kick-heroine, cant-wait-the-new-release, paranormal, shape-shifter-and-or-werewolf, there-are-hot-men, thriller-suspense, wow-fantastic-baby, favorite, e-books, alpha-hero, almost-weep-when-read-this, tortured-hero

Definitely 5++ stars

I love this first trilogy of Moonlight series
Still emotional like 2 previous books. Max Savoie and Charlotte (CeeCee) Caissie remind me so much of my everlasting favorite couple, Eve Dallas and Roarke from In Death series, but just minus paranormal aspect. And the fact that Max is werewolf not an ordinary human. But the way their relationship work is the same. How they struggle to balance each other despite their difference. Max with his shady life and CeeCee who is a detecti...more

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Sep 05, 2010 Sarah rated it 5 of 5 stars

Good story - it was really a 4 but there were tears, so it got bumped up. I want more form this series and world though - I felt it was left very open-ended.

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Jan 30, 2011 Divina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: print, favorites

I LOVE this series so far. Great characters that you learn to love(and dislike at times) - romance, intrigue, action, etc.

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Apr 13, 2011 Mendi rated it 5 of 5 stars

HOly MOLY....another series I will be definitely be keeping up with. Will be putting up a review soon.

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Jan 16, 2013 Ann Unger added it

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Nov 08, 2010 Michelle lopez rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

love it

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May 07, 2011 Jenn rated it 2 of 5 stars

This book was heavy on the dialogue and light on the plot. Unfortunately, the dialogue was grating. I love you, I'm mad at you, let's have sex, you infuriate me, etc., etc. The characters were supposed to be a tough cop and a shape-shifting mob boss, but I felt like I was reading a script for a WB teen soap. I quit with 100-or-so pages to go when I found my mind wandering to dirty dishes and mowing the lawn. If mundane chores seem more interesting than the book, that's probably a bad sign.

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Sep 12, 2011 Cf rated it 4 of 5 stars

This series gets better with each book. Max was behaving irrational but Charlotte kept his a** in check. At first, Charlotte annoyed me with her indecisive feelings toward Max but she redeemed herself in this book.

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Aug 01, 2011 Lady Heather rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: urban fantasy/pnr fans

Shelves: contemporary-romance, paranormal-romance, shape-shifters, urban-fantasy, favorites, kindle, love-the-author-a-must-buy, thriller-suspense, nancy-gideon

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About Nancy Gideon

With over 50 sales to her credit since her first publication in 1987, Portage, Michigan author Nancy Gideon’s writing career is as versatile as the romance market, itself. Her books encompass genres from historicals and regencies to contemporary suspense and the paranormal. Her works have been published overseas in Romanian, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, German, Icelandic and Chinese, amon...more With over 50 sales to her credit since her first publication in 1987, Portage, Michigan author Nancy Gideon’s writing career is as versatile as the romance market, itself. Her books encompass genres from historicals and regencies to contemporary suspense and the paranormal. Her works have been published overseas in Romanian, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, German, Icelandic and Chinese, among other languages.

Also listed on the International Movie Database (IMDB), she collaborated on the indie horror films In the Woods and Savage with screenwriting and ADR script credits, and even played the character “Bar Extra.”

A national speaker on writing in general and romance in particular, Gideon is a Western Michigan University honors grad with a major in journalism and minors in history and communications. She’s a member of Novelist, Inc. and the Mid-Michigan, Greater Detroit, PASIC and FF&P chapters of Romance Writers of America®, and is former vice-president, published author co-liaison and award-winning newsletter editor for MMRWA.

The mother of two grown sons, one married and proud producer of her grandson and the other shanghaied into being her assistant, she also works full time for the law firm, Redmond, Redmond & Yokom.

A prolific writer, Gideon attributes her creative output, which once peaked at seven novels in one year, to her love of history and a gift for storytelling. She also credits the discipline learned through a background in journalism and scheduling writing time around diaper changes, Scout meetings, band lessons and outings to the Zoo Boo...and, of course, OCD. The due date for her third book and her second son were on the same day...and both were early! When on deadline, she turns on the laptop between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. to get a chapter in before work.

While the pace is often hectic, Gideon, a Gemini, enjoys tackling diverse projects. One month it’s researching the gritty existence of 1880’s Texas Rangers only to jump to modern themes of intrigue and possibly a legal thriller or two. Then, it’s back to the shadowy netheworld of shape shifters, vampires and movie serial killers. When not working on her latest plot twist before sunrise or arranging medical depositions, she enjoys indulging in Netflix, hosting her critique group, and feeding a variety of wildlife on her fourth-floor balcony including a yearly family of raccoons. And, of course, reading.(less)

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