Eighty Days Red

Eighty Days #3

by Vina Jackson, Lisa Vesterås (Translator)

In the manner of Fifty Shades of Grey, Vina Jackson's compelling, pulse-racing trilogy is a mouth-watering feast for the senses.

The final book in Vina Jackson's red-hot romantic trilogy. Summer and Dominik embrace danger, adventure and temptation in New York City as they push their relationship to its limits.

Genres: Erotica, BDSM, Romance, Adult, Ebooks, Erotic Romance, Contemporary

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Vina Jackson is the pseudonym for two established writers working together for the first time. One a successful author, the other a published writer who is also a city professional working in the Square Mile.

Reviews

[Terri ♥ (aka Mrs. Christian Grey) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick review:

Cover: Fitting
Rating: NC-17
Steaminess: HOT
Thumbs Up: 4
Overall: This book felt more tame than the other two
Characters: Solid
Plot: What will it take to get these two together
Page Turner: Yes
Series Cont.? Series Ender
Recommend: Yes
Book Boyfriend: Dominik

SUMMARY (50 words or less)

Shock, then disappointment, and blah. This wasn’t’ a bad book. It was more tame than the other two. A lot less kink and more of a journey. For two people in love, they don’t have a clue about communication and it takes someone else to help this process along.

For a full review and yummy pic, see my blog post at:

http://mybookboyfriend.blogspot.com/2...

[Alexis *Reality Bites* · Rating 4 out of 5]

SPOILER FREE REVIEW
4 STARS out of 5
Genre: Adult Romance/Erotica


In the third book of the Eighty Days trilogy Summer and Dominik finally find their way back to each other.



"it's not like there's a moratorium on orgasms, darling. You're allowed to have more than one."

"I've never had more than one."

"Well then, all your former lovers ought to be ashamed of themselves." ~Viggo and Summer

This was my favorite in the series thus far! Summer is no longer straddling the lines of danger. Yet her voyeuristic side is rolling full steam ahead. As she enters into what some call an unconventional relationship. One she never saw coming...

Summer is back in London and living with her best friend Chris when she decides to play music by signing on as a guest star with his rock band. While on tour she has a run in with a familiar face from her past. After a show she allows her Bailly(violin) to be stored with the bands equipment when it goes missing. Summer is heartbroken because the Bailly was a gift from Dominik a man she still harbors feelings for.





Dominik is currently writing his second book but is having trouble coming up with a good subject. His thoughts always lead back to Summer... He comes up with an idea to write a story focused on the history of the Bailly he gifted her and it's previous owners.

'The story of a violin' ~Dominik

Unaware of the mystery that surrounds it, he contacts the owner of the shop he purchased it from. And what he learns elevates his desire to reach out to Summer, if only to warn her.

But he's to late.

My Thoughts
Can I get more Viggo please?! I think this was the best in the series. The tango alone is a good enough reason to read the book. SEXIEST TANGO EVAH!!! Eighty days Red did not carry the intense dark theme of voyeurism that was strong in both book one and book 2. Basically Summer is tame compared to Eighty Days Blue. She still has her go with the flow spirit but instead of going to extremes to find satisfaction sexually. She allows it to come more naturally without denying her personal desires.

The readers get to meet new characters who set up stories for future books I'm sure. We get more Lauralynn whom I love, more Chris, Viggo the womanizing rock god, Fran(Summer's sister), then we have a surprising new character Luba. Each adding a new layer to the story. I think my favorite part was learning the history of the Bailly. That was a pretty intriguing storyline.

Dear readers,
This series is not for the faint of heart it has some intense dark moments. As characters become true sexual voyeurs by testing the limits of their own sexual limits. The writing is not the average erotica style it holds more of an elegant script. I definitely think this series is worth the read!


My Ratings
Characters- Appealing
Writing Style- Good
Plot/Storyline- Savory and Erotic with a bit of mystery
Steam Factor- High/Very Steamy
Overall- I liked it!!! I will continue with the series.

Now go forth and read. Then come tell us about it on Goodreads!

*ARC provided by Open Road Media via NetGalley*

[Χρύσα Βασιλείου · Rating 2 out of 5]

2,5/5 αστεράκια.

Όταν τελειώνουν ορισμένες λογοτεχνικές ιστορίες, μερικές φορές χαίρεσαι επειδή τις "έζησες", μερικές φορές λυπάσαι επειδή δεν έχει άλλο και μερικές φορές νιώθεις ανακούφιση που δεν θα χρειαστεί να τις ξαναβρείς ποτέ μπροστά σου. Οι "80 ημέρες" για μένα ανήκουν πασιφανέστατα στην τρίτη κατηγορία. Παρόλο που το τρίτο βιβλίο ήταν οριακά καλύτερο απ' τα άλλα δύο, δεν μπόρεσε να σώσει μια -ούτως ή άλλως- χαμένη υπόθεση. Το μόνο που μου μένει απ' όλο αυτό είναι η προειδοποίηση που θα κάνω σε οποιονδήποτε φίλο ή γνωστό μου πει πως σκοπεύει να το διαβάσει: ΜΗΝ ΤΟ ΚΑΝΕΙΣ. ΔΙΑΒΑΣΕ ΕΝΑΝ ΤΗΛΕΦΩΝΙΚΟ ΚΑΤΑΛΟΓΟ. ΘΑ ΤΟΝ ΒΡΕΙΣ ΠΟΛΥ ΠΙΟ ΕΝΔΙΑΦΕΡΟΝΤΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΟΥΤΟ ΕΔΩ.

[Sláinte Wanderlust · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cover & Title - 4 out of 5
Favorite Lines - "Good girl" he said "You like it the Catholic way, I take it?" & "Everything is about compromise. And love is biggest compromise of all."

"Nothing could follow Summer & Dominik. Others would never match the intensity of what he had witnessed. Best end on a high."

This sums up the whole series for me, this one quote explains my feelings for the three books. I hope one day to find an as interesting & testing series but i wonder deep down if it is even possible.

[Γιώτα Παπαδημακοπούλου · Rating 4 out of 5]

Έχει περάσει πολύς καιρός από τότε που αναφερθήκαμε τελευταία φορά στην σειρά "Ογδόντα Ημέρες" της Vina Jackson, αλλά αυτό θα αλλάξει σήμερα, αφού έφτασε η ώρα να κλείσει ο κύκλος της, με τον σχολιασμό του τρίτου και τελευταίου της βιβλίου που όπως και το πάθος, έχει το χρώμα του "Κόκκινου". Και ξέρω πως πολλοί έχετε διαφωνήσει μαζί μου στο παρελθόν όσον αφορά την συγκεκριμένη τριλογία, όμως αυτή τη φορά έχω επιστρέψει για να την υπερασπιστώ και πάλι και μάλιστα, με μεγαλύτερο πάθος από τις προηγούμενες αφού, κατά την ταπεινή μου άποψη, το βιβλίο αυτό είναι το καλύτερο, το πιο ολοκληρωμένο και το πιο σωστά δομημένο της τριλογίας, τόσο που δεν γίνεται να σου φανεί αδιάφορο.

Έχουν περάσει δύο χρόνια από τότε που η Σάμερ και ο Ντόμινικ χώρισαν, και ο καθένας τους έχει αποφασίσει να ζήσει τη ζωή του με τον καλύτερο δυνατό τρόπο, χωρίς όμως να έχουν ξεχάσει στην πραγματικότητα ο ένας τον άλλον. Η Σάμερ κάνει διεθνή καριέρα στη μουσική σκηνή, και κατά την διάρκεια των ταξιδιών της περνάει κολασμένες νύχτες που σκοπό έχουν να ικανοποιήσουν τις πιο σκοτεινές της επιθυμίες, την ίδια ώρα που ο Ντόμινικ απολαμβάνει την επαγγελματική του επιτυχία, ενώ παράλληλα εξερευνά τα δικά του πάθη, προσπαθώντας να μάθει να τα ελέγχει και να τα ορίζει. Η ζωή τους έχει χωρίσει, όμως, όταν χαθεί το βιολί της Σάμερ, μια σειρά γεγονότων θα φέρουν και πάλι κοντά τους δυο τους για να τους κάνουν να συνειδητοποιήσουν πως πρέπει να αποφασίσουν τι πραγματικά θέλουν ο ένας από τον άλλον, αλλά και από τη ζωή τους γενικότερα.

Αυτό που ενόχλησε πολλούς στο "Ογδόντα Ημέρες Κίτρινο", ήταν η έλλειψη ρομάντζου και συναισθήματος. Όπως είχα ξαναπεί, τότε, για μένα κάτι τέτοιο όχι μόνο ήταν αχρείαστο, αλλά θα ήταν και αφελές αν γινόταν εκβιαστική χρήση του, αφού η ιστορία της Σάμερ και του Ντόμινικ δεν ξεκινάει ως μια γλυκανάλατη ερωτική ιστορία, αλλά ως μια παθιασμένη ικανοποίηση των φετιχιστικών γούστων δύο ανθρώπων, οι δρόμοι των οποίων συναντιούνται. Στο "Ογδόντα Ημέρες Μπλε", αυτή η ρομαντική νότα υπήρχε, αλλά κατά την ταπεινή μου άποψη, δόθηκε με λάθος τρόπο από το συγγραφικό δίδυμο που ακούει στο όνομα Vina Jackson, αφού όλο αυτό μοιάζει, όχι να γεννήθηκε, αλλά να αναπτύχθηκε πολύ γρήγορα, χωρίς να υπάρχουν οι σωστές βάσεις και υποδομές για να γίνει όλο αυτό. Κάπου εκεί, χάθηκε το τόπι, και το "Ογδόντα Ημέρες Κόκκινο" έρχεται για να το ξαναφέρει στο παιχνίδι.

Στο τρίτο και τελευταίο βιβλίο της σειράς, το συγγραφικό μας δίδυμο έχει δώσει τον καλύτερό του εαυτό. Δεν έχουμε να κάνουμε απλά με ένα καλογραμμένο κείμενο, αλλά με ένα κείμενο με ουσία, που εμβαθύνει στα άδυτα της ψυχής, του μυαλού, αλλά και των πιο απόκρυφων επιθυμιών των ηρώων μας, φέρνοντας στην επιφάνεια στοιχεία που είτε τα γνωρίζαμε είτε όχι, είναι όλα αυτά μαζί -και όχι μεμονωμένα- που συνθέτουν την εικόνα της πραγματικότητάς τους, την οποία πρέπει να μπορέσουν να παραδεχτούν και στη συνέχεια, να αποδεχτούν, έτσι ώστε να είναι σε θέση να προχωρήσουν στη ζωή τους, όχι απαραίτητα μαζί, αλλά με κάποιον που θα μπορεί να αποδεχτεί τα σκοτάδια τους, κάποιον που θα μπορεί να τους αποδεχτεί γι' αυτό που είναι ακόμα κι αν αυτό το κάτι δεν είναι ιδανικό. Η λύτρωση έρχεται πολλές φορές όχι όταν προσπαθούμε να αλλάξουμε αυτό που είμαστε και να ακολουθήσουμε το φως, αλλά όταν αγκαλιάζουμε το σκότος μας και μαθαίνουμε να ζούμε όντας ευχαριστημένοι με την αλήθεια μας.

Παθιασμένος, έντονο, με νευρώδη αφήγηση που μοιράζεται ανάμεσα στη Σάμερ και στο βλέμμα ενός τρίτου παρατηρητή που ακολουθεί τον Ντόμινικ, το "Ογδόντα Ημέρες Κόκκινο" ολοκληρώνει αυτήν την ιδιαίτερη και ιδιότυπη ιστορία αγάπης και πάθους με τρόπο μοναδικό, αποδεικνύοντας πως δεν είναι αναγκαίο να επιλέγουμε στη ζωή μας το άσπρο ή το μαύρο, αλλά πως μπορούμε να την προσαρμόσουμε σε άλλα χρώματα, αρκεί να βρεθεί ο κατάλληλος, εκείνος που θα μας θέλει γι' αυτό που είμαστε, και όχι γι' αυτό που νομίζει ότι είμαστε ή γι' αυτό που επιθυμεί να γίνουμε στα χέρια του. Γρήγορη πλοκή, ανατροπές που σε ξαφνιάζουν, παθιασμένη δυναμική που σου κόβει ορισμένες φορές την ανάσα, το βιβλίο αυτό δεν είναι απλά μια ρομαντική ιστορία, ούτε η άρρωστη αποτύπωση των επιθυμιών ��νός ζεύγους φετιχιστών. Είναι ένα άρτιο ψυχογράφημα, μία εκ βαθέων αναζήτηση στις πιο σκοτεινές γωνιές της λογικής και της συνείδησης, αλλά και των επιθυμιών που δεν ορίζονται από αυτές.

[Marleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The two years in a steady relationship with Simôn, the Venezuelan conductor who is deeply in love with her have left Summer Zahova feeling cared for, protected and soothed but also… bored. And after she reads the book Dominik wrote, the book he dedicated to her, the book that was clearly inspired by her, she knows she can never settle for a quiet life with Simôn. Leaving New York and the man who deeply loves her behind, Summer returns to London, the city where it all began for her. There she hooks up with her sister, Fran and her dear, but very platonic, friend Chris. And through him Summer finds herself connecting with the world of popular music and Viggo Franck, rock and roll superstar and infamous womaniser. A ménage á trois with Viggo and a beautiful Russian dancer transpires as does an exciting tour of Europe with Chris’ band. But when her beautiful violin is stolen, Summer and Dominik, the man who gave her the instrument, are reunited. It is clear that they are still drawn to each other, fulfilling needs for the other like nobody else can as the result of an attraction that borders on obsession. But will they be able to make it work this time around. Or will Summer’s fear of attachment and other outside forces once again tear them apart?

I enjoyed this book. The story captured me and for the first time while reading this trilogy I was really interested in the two main characters. Suddenly I found myself rooting for them and hoping that they would find a way to make it work together. I liked the way in which several characters from the previous books made return appearances and clearly had a better insight into the fact that Dominik and Summer belonged together than they had themselves. I also greatly appreciated the way in which the authors dealt with the resolution of the stolen violin story-line; it was light-hearted and fitted the story perfectly.

Although this is still a story with vivid and unconventional erotic scenes I feel this book is less about the sex and more about relationships and self-discovery. This is a book about getting to know yourself and learning to accept who you are and what you need in life, even if your needs are not what most people would consider “normal”. This is not an erotic fairy-tale. This is a grown-up story for those of us who know and accept that life isn’t always perfect, but that even imperfection can lead to a happy ending.

Now that I’ve read all three books, and can look at Summer’s story as one single journey, I realise that this is a story about growing up, about getting to know yourself and learning what you want in life and, just as importantly, what not. In the first book – Eighty Days Yellow - our violinist was still completely in the dark about her wants and needs, which lead to behaviour and scenes that I didn’t really like, as my review reflected. In Eighty Days Blue Summer had a better idea about what she didn’t want and continued to grow, leading the way to this, the final book in the trilogy. Summer has reached the stage where she knows exactly what it is she wants and is less afraid to accept it. As a whole, this trilogy makes perfect sense. So if you are like me and find yourself somewhat exasperated with the story and its main character after the first book, do keep on reading! You will find it is well worth your while. And do not read these books out of order. The story won’t make sense if you do.

While this is the conclusion of Dominik and Summer’s journey there are apparently more 80 days books to come. These will centre on other characters we’ve met in this trilogy and I look forward to reading “Eighty Days Amber” and “Eighty Days White” when they come out.

One mystery remains though, or maybe I’m just a bit dim; why 80 days?

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not even going to waist my time! After 2 weeks of my life spent reading this trilogy that I will never get back; I am left unfulfilled and extremely disappointed. This book wasn't as bad as the first, but it was worse than the second. It ends with the lead singer of a rock band thieving her very rare violin and then her and Dominic plotting to steal it back. But then, she calls him out on it before then plan is done and he just confesses! Really. Who steals a violin worth so much, locks it in a secret vault and then confesses to the act simply by being asked directly? The answer: No one....
I don't think I will be reading another book by this author.

[Dora Santos Marques · Rating 2 out of 5]

Teço enormes elogios a esta trilogia. Nada tem a ver com o "50 Shades" e seus derivados. É um livro que descreve o mundo dos fetiches e do bondage.
Os primeiros dois volumes são óptimos mas este terceiro livro é uma desilusão. Cheguei a ponderar se teria sido escrito pela mesma pessoa: a história é descabida, foge completamente à ideia inicial e parece que estão apenas a fazer render o peixe e a transformar a história num romance de cordel.
O livro deveria de ter ficado pelo segundo volume.

[Meredith is a hot mess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need more Viggo! One of my favorite side characters. So I'm not shelving this as dark erotica like the previous books because, well, while this book was romantically frustrating and there were some hot scenes, there was nothing dark about it. There was quite a bit of ménage à trois, but most of the scenes were fade to black. This was definitely the tamest book in the series, but possibly one of the best because of Viggo. Oh Viggo. I want a book from his POV! Please authors :)


Lauralynn was the unsung hero of this series. Surprisingly she was the voice of reason and called out both Dominik and Summer on their BS. At this point, Dominik and Summer's romance was so frustrating it was hilarious. I have a soft spot for their situation, because unfortunately I can relate. lol. Both are stubborn, prideful, and hesitant to commit or admit feelings about the other. Even though it's clear they both suit each other more than anyone else.

This book starts out with Summer and Dominik being apart for 2 years! I almost swooned! 2 full years! I couldn't believe it. AND when they finally meet, don't expect a passionate reunion. Dominik pays the door guy $40 bucks to get Summer, and when she appears he just has to act cool and tells her he's seeing Lauralynn! Which is a complete lie, the readers know it immediately. What. A. Fool. He just bribed the door guy to see the girl of his dreams, and he has to act like he's moved on and doesn't care. *face palm*

Lauralynn to Dominik:

‘And you’re an idiot, Dominik. A total idiot. Why the
hell did you allow her to believe you and me had become
an item? You know full well that’s not what we have.’

THANK YOU Lauralynn for pointing out the obvious.

I wasn't a huge fan of the ending, it was kind of odd, annoying, and OTT in my opinion. Summer decides to leave a trail of guitar pics and play nude in the park. She says if Dominik continues to write and doesn't come and find her playing she'll leave him. What?? After all you've been through you're going to give him an ultimatum like that without communicating to him? Just weird and immature. Of course, he finds her, and readers finally get a HEA. Well more like a HFN because apparently in the next book he dies. I'm totally through with their story. I enjoyed the ride but I have no interest in reading about Dominik's death.

I partially agree with some of the plot criticisms people have for this book. Viggo admitting to stealing the violin and crying felt anticlimatic. So this book will definitely remain at 4 stars for me because of this and the weird ending.

[A.R. Von · Rating 4 out of 5]

A perfect continuation to where we left off in Eighty Days Blue. I found this installment to be a bit calmer than the other two in the series, not as rough in the BDSM scene and the sex is mellower. There are still plenty of erotic scenes, some F/F action, multiple partner scenes, BDSM elements and the anticipation is there just as in the others and it’s still an intriguing read that sucks the reader in its pages just as the others. Any reader of the erotic genre will also get sucked into Summer and Dominik's story.



We get to see a softer side to Dominik and bask in his glory since he finished his book and it’s been published with great success. He’s now working on a second book and taking a different direction this time than he did with the other, or at least trying to. It’s difficult for him to focus on his writing or anything else with the constant distraction of Summer on his mind. He really does miss her. Much more than he will admit to even himself, everything about her, and he seems to unconsciously look for some of her in every woman he interacts with. Is Dominik really in love or is it something else, like infatuation?



Summer has come a very long way since Eighty Days Yellow. Her and Dominik were on again, off again, never exclusive and now have been apart for a couple of years with absolutely no contact. Both living their own separate lives, that is until Summer returns to London and runs into Dominik once again. The chemistry is still there between them and undeniable. But is he available any longer or has he moved on and settled down for good?



This series was a great emotional ride that I was more than happy to experience. I'm sad to see it end and wish for more to come of Summer and Dominik’s final relationship. The ending left me wanting and wondering if it is actually finally a happy ever after for the two :)

[Ezi Chinny · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't like book 1&2, but wanted to know the resolution. It was anticlimatic.

It is very rare to read a book and get absolutely nothing from it. This was one of those times. What did the author wish to impart with this book nd/or series? What did the author intended as her message or point? What should one remember about this book?
The plot was weak, the sex scenes though provocative, were not that enjoyable to me. The heroine & hero were both really pathetic because they lacked selfawareness!
its not even a story about love and redemption. Sure there was a second or third chance at a relationship but it was more of a lusty physical connection. Its like being in a relationship because the sec was great.


After thinking about this, I'm not sure this is a work of pure fiction.I think the author read Fifty Shades. Of Gray and thought "heck I lived a story kinkier than that so I could have written that book." This book was such a wreck it had to have roots in truth.

If you want good plot, writing, emotional connection and an entertaining erotica, look elsewhere. I recommend Cherise Sinclair or Maya Banks. If you want just a smutty mindless reading, then try this series.

[Vero Vera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solo decir que valió la pena embarcarme con esta trilogía. Este libro en especial fue el más divertido y amé el personaje de Viggo (un cantante famoso que conoce Summer por medio de Chris) incluso cuando era malo, pues su descripción me recordaba a Matt Bellamy.

La forma en que el libro gira en torno al violín de Summer y la importancia que tiene para ella y Dominik me recordaron a un violín que tuve una vez en calidad de préstamo que tenía muchas historias por lo que entendí a Summer en todo momento con respecto a eso.

También vuelve Luba (la bailarina rusa que conocen Dominik y Summer en el libro 1), que es una especie de amante de Viggo y que deja entrever que carga una historia atrayente... obviamente para enganchar al siguiente libro de esta serie que será la historia de ella.

Sé que quizás este libro, y la saga en general, me gustó por mi amor a la música clásica más que por la temática erótica, pero no puedo dejar de recomendarla a todo aquel que quiera salirse del canon "Mujer inocente y pura conoce a hombre oscuro con pasado tormentoso y conductas sexuales poco convencionales" y que quiera ver la sexualidad más allá de lo romántico.

[Claire Looney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank God for book three.

I loved this one the most. i am not even going to go into detail, but for those who have read the first two, this was my personal favorite. Because it brings Summer and Dominik back together, eventually. She loses her violin and Dominik finds out about the violins previous owners. He is trying to write a book and he looks into the history of Summers violin that he bought for her. And when he bumps into her and finds out she lost it he helps her to find it. The spark is still their for them when they finally bump into each other again after a number of years.

In here there are lots of new characters, Summers older Sister has a big part. And her friend Chris and the rock n roll guy she meets.

loved this book the most but over all a dark series, not for people who like lite hear-ted up lifting reads..

Vivian Jackson I take my hat off to you for making this book different from other romance novels..

[Fátima · Rating 2 out of 5]

Esta trilogia é muito "forte"! Até para mim que sou fã do género....

[Annemiek · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dit is het 3e boek van Tachtig Dagen Collectie maar het laatste boek over de gepassioneerde Summer en haar viool.

Ik vond het eigenlijk wel jammer dat het verhaal tot een einde kwam, maar het moet ergens stoppen. later zijn nog 2 boeken van deze collectie uitgekomen maar dat is een ander verhaal en heeft niks te doen met Summer.

Aanrader voor Roman/Erotic lezers.

[Emily · Rating 1 out of 5]

Εννοείται ότι δε θα ασχοληθώ με τα υπόλοιπα αριστουργήματα της τριλογίας.
Από περιέργεια και μόνο του έδωσα μία ευκαιρία, κυρίως για να δω τι σκαρφίστηκαν οι 2 διάσημοι συγγραφείς κρυμμένοι πίσω από το όνομα Vina Τάδε, για να βγάλουν κανά φράγκο.
Δικαίως δε χρησιμοποίησαν τα πραγματικά τους ονόματα ....
Κι εγώ θα ντρεπόμουν ....

[Sönïa Dhillion · Rating 5 out of 5]

The series continued we got a greater view to summer feelings for Dominick and how stubborn they are and how much they missed each other but also understood each other about the faults they had. We also understood that summer was capable to have normal relationship but with some spice meaning Dominick. We also got a chance to understand lauryanne she was a true friend I liked her and Viggo he was adorable you couldn't hate him. He was fun, sexy and in the end loveable because he brought the stubborn back together. I loved laurnyanne and viggo but found luba annoying she was intriguing but she was too mysterious, she enjoyed having fun but never really had true feelings or attachments that's what I found strange I couldn't really like her yes she was helpful Bu she wasn't kind or rude, bad or good she was like water , fluid adaptable .

So yes I will recommend this book and I enjoyed the story again thanks to the author .

My version of the characters

Summer:

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Dominick:

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Viggo
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[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well finally. When I started reading this series, I wasn't sure if it was for me. I eventually wasn't shocked by what they went through. I actually just wanted to finnish the story. I really didn't like the direction that the author took this complicated love story, in the 1st book.

I was over all the sex, some times thats neither here nor there, that didn't bother me. The story in the 2nd book started to save this tale from the abyss it was heading towards. Then it ended & they still weren't together after that terrific swoop in & save by Dominik in the beginning. I love the intense passion that Dominik & Summer have.

But bravo, the 3rd book saved the story. Still took a while, but the actual story was fascinating & the characters that we were introduced to improved. I really didn't like Charlote in the 1st book & especially the whole serving scene with Victor. So pleased they didn't have an influence in this part.

I enjoyed the whole Rock Star section & love the fact that we get to hear more of them in their own right. Thankyou for saving Summer & Dominik's love. Hoping they stay wild, happy & sated together forever. I really enjoy the dynamics of their passion & I like to put myself in Summers place & live my fantasy through her with Dominik, hot hot hot.

[Traceys · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book starts with summer living in ny and Dominic in London, it take a while for them to meet again which I couldn't wait for, they head off on a rocky road again not talking openly so frustrating, lots going on in this book including new characthers. Sex scenes - there were a few!! But I loved the ending.

[Emma-Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fantastic conclusion to Summer and Dominik's story! The ending was perfect and so... them! I loved every second of it.

[Gabby · Rating 4 out of 5]

More 33.5 stars than 4.

I liked because:

a. It's the last one.
b. HEA.
c. The story of the violin.

I expected a lot better trilogy... just too... tiring.

[Haidoulina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Exhibitionism... That's the only thing I can think for this series.... Not my cup of tea obviously.... I can't understand the whole group orgies scene...Why it was needed again and again????

[Riad Mawas · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars
I was also in love with this part. Great book and great love story ! Part 4 will be on my reading list.

[H · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is truly a misunderstood masterpiece.

[Book-addicted · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inhalt
Bereits 2 Jahre ist es her, dass sich die Wege von Dominik und Summer getrennt haben und seit einiger Zeit wohnt Summer mit dem Dirigenten Simon gemeinsam in New York. Da sie Dominik jedoch nicht vergessen kann, trennt sie sich schlussendlich von Simon und kehrt nach London zurück. Dominik widmet sich indessen seinem neuesten Buch, welches die Geschichte von Summers Geige erzählen soll. Bei all der Recherche über die Bailey wird er umso mehr an Summer erinnert und schon bald begegnen sich die beiden auf einem Konzert. Durch einige Umstände glauben allerdings beide, dass sie sich in festen Händen befinden, weswegen sich ihre Wege schnell wieder trennen. Als Summer ihm dann nach einiger Zeit gesteht, dass die Bailey gestohlen wurde, macht sich Dominik auf die Suche und dabei kommen sich die beiden wieder näher...

Erster Satz des Buches
"Meine Füße im Takt mit dem Herzschlag."

Fazit
"80 Days - Die Farbe der Erfüllung" ist ein Roman des Duos Vina Jackson.
Da ich die beiden Vorgängerbände bereits gelesen hatte und natürlich gespannt war, wie es mit der Geschichte zwischen Summer und Dominik weitergeht, musste ich diesen Band früher oder später unbedingt lesen.

Summer wohnt also seit einiger Zeit mit ihrem Dirigenten Simon zusammen und die beiden führen so etwas, wie eine Beziehung. Allerdings scheint dies für Summer mehr eine Art Zweckgemeinschaft zu sein, obwohl sie durchaus Gefühle für Simon zu hegen scheint. Trotzdem fühlt sie sich in dieser Beziehung nicht völlig wohl, denn die besondere Art der Beziehung, wie sie mit Dominik bestand, fehlt ihr. Aus diesem Grund entscheidet sie sich letztendlich dafür, sich von Simon zu trennen und wieder zurück nach London zu ziehen. Simon ist davon nur wenig überrascht, denn insgeheim schien er gewusst zu haben, dass er Summer nicht auf ewig halten kann. Ich persönlich fand es etwas schade, dass die Beziehung zwischen Simon und Summer zerbrechen musste, damit sie wieder zurück nach London ziehen kann. Auch wenn ich Dominik eingentlich immer sympathisch und faszinierend fand, so hätte ich doch gerne etwas mehr von Simon gelesen, denn dieser verschwindet nach der Trennung der beiden dann doch völlig in der Versenkung.

Dominik hingegen hat sich in der letzten Zeit wieder der Literatur zugewendet und versucht sich an einem neuen Buch. Dieses will jedoch nicht so richtig in Schwung kommen, denn irgendwie fehlt ihm bei diesem Roman der realistische Bezug. Frustriert versucht Dominik also auf neue Wege zu kommen und dem Buch mehr Leben einzuhauchen, mit dem Ergebnis, dass er auf eine grandiose Idee kommt: Er beginnt über Summers faszinierende Geige zu recherchieren, die Bailey. Mit neuem Elan findet er immer mehr Details über dieses faszinierende Instrument heraus und ist schon bald in das Schreiben seines neuen Romanes vertieft. Da er jedoch dadurch auch immer wieder an Summer erinnert wird, an die er ohnehin oft genug denkt, beschließt er dann, ihr ein Teil der Geschichte von im Voraus zu offenbaren, denn immerhin handelt es sich hierbei ja um ihr Instrument. Als sie sich dann auf einem Konzert begegnen, will das Feuer zwischen den beiden wieder auflodern, doch durch das ein oder andere "Missgeschick" denken beide, dass sich der jeweils andere in einer festen Beziehung befindet. Aus diesem Grunde trennen sich die Wege der beiden dann doch recht flott wieder und Dominik kommt erst später dazu, Summer von seinen Entdeckungen zu berichten. Daraufhin muss er erfahren, dass sich die Bailey nicht mehr in Summers Besitz befindet, sondern gestohlen wurde. Daraufhin begibt sich Dominik auf die Suche nach der Bailey und kann auf diesem Wege einige Informationen für sein neues Buch mitnehmen. Die Suche nach der Geige erstreckt sich über Barcelona, Berlin und Paris und dabei kommen sich Summer und Dominik endlich wieder näher...

Die Beziehung der beiden, beziehungsweise ihre Gefühlswelt, wird in diesem Roman so deutlich hervorgehoben, wie in keinem der Vorgängerbände. Was ursprünglich als Aneinanderreihung diverser Sex-Praktiken mit wenig Gefühl begann, findet hier seinen Abschluss als fast schon seichte Love-Story, in der die außergewöhnlichen Praktiken nur noch selten auftreten.Wie gewohnt erzählen Summer und Dominik abwechselnd aus ihrer Sicht der Dinge, was ich persönlich sehr gut fand - so konnte ich mich immer besser ins Geschehen hineinversetzen und direkt die andere Seite der Medallie betrachten.

Besonders gut gefiel mir eben auch die Tatsache, dass die Tänzerin Luba, die uns früher schon einmal begegnete, vermehrt auftritt und wir etwas mehr von ihr erfahren, als es in der Vergangenheit der Fall war. Sie zeigt sich als außergewöhnlich faszinierende Person und ich freue mich, in einem der nächsten "80 Days" - Bände noch mehr von ihr zu erfahren. Außerdem erfahren wir etwas mehr von Summers Schwester und lernen sie ein bisschen näher kennen, was ich sehr positiv fand. Durch das Kennenlernen dieses Familienmitgliedes erfahren wir auch ein wenig mehr über Summer selbst, zumindest innerhalb des Famlienkreises beziehungsweise von einer Person, mit der Summer aufgewachsen ist.

Die Nebenstory der Bailey, über die wir dank Dominiks Recherche noch einiges mehr erfahren, fand ich richtig interessant und spannend und hätte mir gewünscht, dass das ganze etwas ausführlicher behandelt wird, insgesamt fand ich auch, das in diesem Band die Musik an sich etwas zu kurz kam, zumindest im Vergleich mit Band 1 (Rezension Band 1 gibts hier).

Insgesamt muss ich sagen, dass dieser dritte und letzte Band um Summer und Dominik zwar besser war als der letzte Band (Rezension gibts hier), die Wertung dieselbe sein wird, wie bei Band 1, aber trotzdem nicht so überzeugen konnte (oder mich mehr oder weniger umhauen konnte), wie es Band 1 vermochte. Vielleicht, weil die ganze Thematik nicht mehr ganz so neu ist, wie sie es zu Beginn der Serie war? Trotzdem kann ich euch diese Reihe nur wärmstens empfehlen, insbesondere dann, wenn ihr euch für etwas ausgefallenere erotische Literatur begeistern könnt! Die Sprache ist flüssig und gut verständlich, die Kapitel ausreichend lang und die Schrift ausreichend groß gedruckt.

[Zaybet Frías · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un poco desesperada entre tanta justificación al inicio porque si uno llegó hasta ese punto es porque ya sabemos qué sucedió quería saber ya qué desgracia iba a suceder. Leí la sinopsis del libro hasta que iba a la mitad de la historia y por un momento pensé en lo obvio y luego me di un granito de esperanza pero bueno la cuestión de amantes y situaciones liberales va desencadenando situaciones ligeritas que apremian más a los sentimientos de Summer.

[Blue · Rating 1 out of 5]

As an author, I feel sad when giving bad reviews. However, I must say that this series was literally 'trash' for me. I really can't understand how people can compare this to Fifty Shades.
In Fifty Shades, there was love. No matter what you think, I couldn't feel the love in Eighty Days.

I'm also sad about the money I spent on this series. I won't buy books 4&5.

I think people who enjoy just reading about sex and nothing else would enjoy this series. Maybe. I don't know. It wasn't for me.

[Adriana Peña · Rating 3 out of 5]

No pude evitar comprar el segundo libro para conocer la historia de Dominik y Summer más a profundidad y con otros personajes secundarios que aportan a la historia y que tienen sus momentos interesantes que hasta provoca conocer su historia de ellos. La pareja principal sabe lo que quiere y no andan con rodeos lo cual me encanta.

[Lauren Dickinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, well written and thought out!
I didn't realise it was the 3rd book in a trilogy until I had finished! Surprisingly it read well as a stand alone too!
It made me fall back in love with reading again, it was a easy read and nice easy story to follow!
Id definitely recommend it!

[Ewa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Po przeczytaniu dwóch pierwszych części tę przemęczyłam. Ani scen erotycznych, ani akcji. Końcówka się trochę rozkręciła, ale ogólnie nudy! Emocjonalnie też nie zachwyciła. Skutecznie zniechęciła mnie do sięgnięcia po kolejną część. Na razie robię sobie odpoczynek od 80 dni.