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Naomi West was plucked from one prison and placed undercover in another: the gilded cage that is Timeless, New Seattle's premier spa and resort, wh... read full description

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Jan 14, 2012
Serena rated it: 2 of 5 stars
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Aug 14, 2011
Robin rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Neiomi West in one of the top witch hunters in New Seattle. When she was a small child her parents divorced. Her mother did not want her so she stayed with her father. A few months after the divorce was final her father killed his self. He left everything he had to he ex-wife and put Neiomi in the church orphanage. Now she works for the church as a witch hunter. The church has sent Neiomi undercover to a spa. Timeless is New Seattle's premier spa and resort. They cater to the uber rich More...
Jun 27, 2011
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Most people would be thrilled to be a part of a fancy spa. Especially when the spa is not coming out of their own pocket money-wise. But not Naomi. In fact, she'd almost have to say that's a worse fate than prison itself. It's part of her job, though, and she can't really refuse. So this not so ladylike woman gets all dolled up and enters the world of luxury and rich people. Totally not her thing!

Naomi is the More...
Jun 21, 2011
Paranormal rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Naomi West is a Missionary with the Holy Order. She has been sent by the order to a posh spa, to find Carson, a rouge Missionary, and kill him. She finds a lot more than a simple mission.

Naomi is sent on an undercover assassin mission to kill a bad agent. She doesn’t like giving up her many piercings and not so nice clothes, to go undercover as an heiress. The first thing that bothered me, but seems beside the point is her many piercings. I don’t have a problem with them personally. More...
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May 27, 2011
Jen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
The magic is back with this latest installment of Karina Cooper's Dark Mission series. And by the time I got to the end of Lure of the Wicked, I was every bit as enthralled in Cooper's dark and creative world as I was in Before the Witches. That's a mighty compliment, because I loved that novella.

The book begins with a missionary, Naomi, on an undercover job to capture a rouge agent. She is assuming the role of a rich society woman at a posh spa. But almost right away, things get More...
Jun 21, 2011
Beth rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Naomi West is a Missionary with the Holy Order. She has been sent by the order to a posh spa, to find Carson, a rouge Missionary, and kill him. She finds a lot more than a simple mission.

Naomi is sent on an undercover assassin mission to kill a bad agent. She doesn’t like giving up her many piercings and not so nice clothes, to go undercover as an heiress. The first thing that bothered me, but seems beside the point is her many piercings. I don’t have a problem with them personally. More...
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Jul 01, 2011
Kristin rated it: 4 of 5 stars
You may also read my review here: http://www.mybookishways.com/2011/07/lur...

I really enjoyed Blood of the Wicked (Dark Mission #1) so I couldn’t wait to dive into Lure of the Wicked. Lure of the Wicked is Naomi West’s story and follows her as she takes an assignment in an exclusive spa in New Seattle called Timeless. Strange things have been happening at Timeless, people are dying, and Naomi must track down a rogue agent with blood on his hands. When Naomi meets the owner, Phin Clark More...
Jun 30, 2011
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Originally posted here: http://thebookpushers.com/2011/06/30/dnf...

Publisher: Avon
Publish Date: Out Now
How I got this book: NetGalley

When I first read Cooper’s Before the Witches (Review here), her short novella that introduces us to the world she created in the Dark Mission series, I thought I would be hooked. I really enjoyed the way she set up the world, and everything sounded so intriguing…

Well I missed the first full length novel in the series, More...
Aug 09, 2011
Denise rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Definite improvement from her first book. The chemistry between Naiomi and Phin was incredible! It was easy to fall in love with his mothers. There were several incredibly hot scenes! When things started happening at Timeless, I had trouble putting the book down. I was even happy that Silas made an appearance later in the book. I was getting worried towards the end (won't say any more - don't want to spoil anything). My one gripe, which is just my opinion, is that I wanted a fairy tale ending. W More...
Jul 10, 2011
Scooper rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Favorite Lines: “He kissed her like a man drowning, in desperate need of air. He feasted on the full, lush curve of her lips as if he starved. He wasn’t rough, he didn’t force her, but, God, he didn’t have to.” (p. 110, e-galley)

Lure of the Wicked is book two in Karina Cooper’s Dark Mission series. It takes place in a world where witchcraft is feared. I read the short novella Before the Witches which set up the world, but I missed the first book in the series Blood of the Wicked. I w More...
Oct 31, 2011
Linda rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Naomi is a missionary with the New World Order sent to take out a rogue missionary at an upscale spa. She was not there to fall in love with Phin, the owner of the spa. There's witches, magic, hot sex, lots of action... I enjoyed this installment though not quite as much as Blood of the Wicked, the 1st installment in this series. (I would have rated this one 3 1/2 stars) I'm looking forward to reading the 3rd installment in this series.
Nov 13, 2011
Katie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Predictable.

This is your basic romance novel.
Forbidden love....check
one character will not admit they are in love...check
lots of sex...check
fairly predictable plot/story line..check

All that said, not a bad read, just fun fluff.

Aug 25, 2011
Stoli rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Really liking this series, each book has dealt with a different set of characters within the same group. Premise...post-disaster Seattle, Church missionaries vs. witches; lots of fight action and sex. Will pick up the next one!
Jan 21, 2012
Rachael rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This book was alright. I don't think I really want to continue with this series. Nothing really new or different from my favorite genre by my favorite authors. Decent but not grabbing me.
Jul 12, 2011
Rebecca rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Fantastically good. Astonishing.
Aug 15, 2011
Emily rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Great read =D
Jul 17, 2011
Michelle rated it: 4 of 5 stars
pretty good story... i give it a 3.5. Dark, passionate, and twisting this was definitely worth the read. Still working to get used to the Way Ms. Cooper works her plot twists and forces changes on her characters but it just takes time sometime :)
Jan 31, 2012
Lisa M rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Maybe more like 3 1/2 stars. I liked Blood of the Wicked better. I didn't care for the character of Naomi West when she was introduced in Blood, and not much changed when she became the heroine in Lure. I still didn't care for her too much. <spoiler>And I wish the ending had been more of an HEA.</spoiler>
Aug 05, 2011
Hbeebti rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This was pretty good. I think it was better than the first. More emotions going on which for me is a plus. Still don't really like Naomi though. There was just something about her. Maybe it was her trying so hard to be a hard ass and unemotional. It just became annoying. Loved Phin though. Gotta love the guy who chases after this nut job. lol.. Overall pretty good book and I can see where this author is going with this series.
Jun 12, 2011
Sarah rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Check out my review at: Escape by Fiction ~ Good reading:)
Sep 20, 2011
Dren rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Review coming soon!
Jan 29, 2012
Really didn't like Naomi and thought that Phin was weak. I didn't find the "romance" believable and the declaration of love ringed false to me. I would have bought a purely physical relationship but anything beyond that, no.
Sep 14, 2011
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Feb 22, 2012
Justine rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 21, 2012
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