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Stone Cold Touch
(The Dark Elements #2)
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Every touch has its price
Layla Shaw is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life—no easy task for a seventeen-year-old who’s pretty sure things can’t get worse. Her impossibly gorgeous best friend, Zayne, is forever off-limits thanks t ...more
Every touch has its price
Layla Shaw is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life—no easy task for a seventeen-year-old who’s pretty sure things can’t get worse. Her impossibly gorgeous best friend, Zayne, is forever off-limits thanks t ...more
Kindle Edition, 464 pages
Published
October 21st 2014
by Harlequin Teen
(first published August 11th 2014)
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Fast, easy read, despite being a little predictable, I had fun! - here's my full blown booktalk / review: https://youtu.be/9pqXnN6AU10
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One of the first times I've ever beta read a book and not had any kind of feedback to give other than "DROOL! OMGOSH! I AM DEAD!"
This series...this heroine...these freaking boys!!!
A+++ ...more
This series...this heroine...these freaking boys!!!
A+++ ...more
My Roth, Layla and Zayne:
I have always been a fan of paranormal YA stories by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Why such a low rating this time? I had to take one star down because of cheesy dialogues and writing style. Second star was taken down because of stereotypical characters and dragged out plotline. And another stars was taken down because of the worst case of love triangle ever. Let me explain.
- Cheesy dialogues and writing style -
Cheesy according to Urban Dictionary: "Trying too hard, unsubtle, ...more
I have always been a fan of paranormal YA stories by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Why such a low rating this time? I had to take one star down because of cheesy dialogues and writing style. Second star was taken down because of stereotypical characters and dragged out plotline. And another stars was taken down because of the worst case of love triangle ever. Let me explain.
- Cheesy dialogues and writing style -
Cheesy according to Urban Dictionary: "Trying too hard, unsubtle, ...more
I needs this. I NEEDS IT. ...more
3.5 Stars!
Are you Team Roth or Team Zayne? The decision is in your hands! Voting ends Nov. 11!
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"I lost myself the moment I found you."
Oh my God! I need my Roth now! Now!!! November, why so far away?! Why?!!!
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"I lost myself the moment I found you."
Oh my God! I need my Roth now! Now!!! November, why so far away?! Why?!!!
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{Re-read because I will finally read book three}
It feels so good to revisit a world and fall in love with it and its characters all over again.
Who knew I could be so invested in a book where gargoyles were one of the main creatures. Not me, that’s for sure but Jennifer pulled it off beautifully, as usual.
I need to keep it this one really short because my cat’s about to have her babies and she won’t do it if I don’t rub her belly so….
I AM IN LOVE WITH ROTH, I felt like saying that out loud omg.
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It feels so good to revisit a world and fall in love with it and its characters all over again.
Who knew I could be so invested in a book where gargoyles were one of the main creatures. Not me, that’s for sure but Jennifer pulled it off beautifully, as usual.
I need to keep it this one really short because my cat’s about to have her babies and she won’t do it if I don’t rub her belly so….
I AM IN LOVE WITH ROTH, I felt like saying that out loud omg.
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DO I love this series? Yes
Do I love Stony... I mean Zayne? Until this book? Heck nah. After this book? He's...meh
Do I love Roth? Now that's a heck YEAH!
We get to know the characters a lot better in this book and we undertnad the world much better as well. I finished this book in about two days and I can honestly say I enjoyed it and everything it uncovered. If you like YA fantasy/paranormal books then go for this.
Now just to wait for that last (wah. I'm gonna cry. I don't like good series ending ...more
Do I love Stony... I mean Zayne? Until this book? Heck nah. After this book? He's...meh
Do I love Roth? Now that's a heck YEAH!
We get to know the characters a lot better in this book and we undertnad the world much better as well. I finished this book in about two days and I can honestly say I enjoyed it and everything it uncovered. If you like YA fantasy/paranormal books then go for this.
Now just to wait for that last (wah. I'm gonna cry. I don't like good series ending ...more
ROTH IS BACKKKK YUSSS
HEY LAYLA THIS TIME YOU BETTER BE GETTIN' SOME-
OR ELSE I WILL-
WELL GOOD LUCK, I LOOK FORWARD TO READING EVERY INTIMATE DETAIL
*White Hot Kiss Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
*follow for more reviews ;) ...more
HEY LAYLA THIS TIME YOU BETTER BE GETTIN' SOME-
OR ELSE I WILL-
WELL GOOD LUCK, I LOOK FORWARD TO READING EVERY INTIMATE DETAIL
*White Hot Kiss Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
*follow for more reviews ;) ...more
I was not expecting it to be him...
LAYLA, IF YOU DON'T HOLD ROTH DOWN AND HAVE YOUR SEXY, DIRTY, KINKY, AND POSSIBLY ROUGH WAY WITH HIM IN THIS BOOK...I WILL.
AND FORGET ZAYNE ALREADY. HE NEEDS TO BE WITH DANIKA. LIKE, NOW.
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Ugh. I feel so so lame for not realising this would mainly be about Zayne from the Title. STONE COLD TOUCH. DUHHHH.
I seriously cannot believe the things that happened in this book. Jennifer really is striving to blow minds. There's so much crazy. Crazy good and crazy baaaad.
Don't read o ...more
AND FORGET ZAYNE ALREADY. HE NEEDS TO BE WITH DANIKA. LIKE, NOW.
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Ugh. I feel so so lame for not realising this would mainly be about Zayne from the Title. STONE COLD TOUCH. DUHHHH.
I seriously cannot believe the things that happened in this book. Jennifer really is striving to blow minds. There's so much crazy. Crazy good and crazy baaaad.
Don't read o ...more
Jennifer does it again! Stone Cold Touch is truly a riveting and beautiful read. If I could rate this book 10 stars I would!!
Nov 10, 2013
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it was amazing
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4.75 stars!
I FREAKING LOVE JLA!!!
Stone Cold Touch continues the series with Layla adjusting to her usual life again without the demon Roth. Pretty soon she and the Wardens discover a Lilin has been born, a powerful demon that can turn humans into wraiths, and it seems to be Layla's fault.
I thought that this was a wonderful middle book to a trilogy. It brought on all of the feels and the angst. Plus Zayne finally got a shot at wooing Layla which I am all for. I root for the underdog about 99. ...more
I FREAKING LOVE JLA!!!
Stone Cold Touch continues the series with Layla adjusting to her usual life again without the demon Roth. Pretty soon she and the Wardens discover a Lilin has been born, a powerful demon that can turn humans into wraiths, and it seems to be Layla's fault.
I thought that this was a wonderful middle book to a trilogy. It brought on all of the feels and the angst. Plus Zayne finally got a shot at wooing Layla which I am all for. I root for the underdog about 99. ...more
Oh. My. God. I'm completely speechless, but one thing for sure, how could ANYBODY be team Zayne??? Just how? Nope, no, nope. Just no!
#TeamRoth all the way baby ...more
#TeamRoth all the way baby ...more
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Stone Cold Touch is book two in The Dark Elements series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. OH…MY…GOSH!!!!! This book was amazing. I don’t even know where to start except that I loved it!
Roth has been gone about two weeks and Layla is grieving. She believes Roth to be suffering in the depths of the fiery pits of hell. Roth became important to her. She can’t label her feelings but knows they are deep. And she misses him desperately. So you can understand her surprise when he shows up at the War ...more
My love for Roth has officially been solidified after that ending! Roth reminds me so much of Daemon; he's witty, sexy, sarcastic, and extremely romantic/passionate! #TeamROTH
Also...
-That cliffhanger is going to cause one serious book hangover...where's book three?!?!
-Bambi the snake is awesome-sauce and apparently also a fan of Wardens
-Abbott = boooo
-Loved all the action that went down
-Roth, Roth, and ROTH!! ...more
Also...
-That cliffhanger is going to cause one serious book hangover...where's book three?!?!
-Bambi the snake is awesome-sauce and apparently also a fan of Wardens
-Abbott = boooo
-Loved all the action that went down
-Roth, Roth, and ROTH!! ...more
When the words 'wickedly hot demon prince' appear in a book's blurb, there's only one appropriate response.
Don't get me wrong...I know he's a demon *cue fainting & much waving of holy water*
But Roth is just so...so...hot. White hot. Get it?! (Please ignore that mildly horrid pun)
If I were Layla, & I was in the same vicinity as Roth, odds are I'd be all like:
Please, Ms. Armentrout - just let Roth and Layla be together.
On the other hand I kinda like the sound of Layla and Zayne getting tog ...more
Don't get me wrong...I know he's a demon *cue fainting & much waving of holy water*
But Roth is just so...so...hot. White hot. Get it?! (Please ignore that mildly horrid pun)
If I were Layla, & I was in the same vicinity as Roth, odds are I'd be all like:
Please, Ms. Armentrout - just let Roth and Layla be together.
On the other hand I kinda like the sound of Layla and Zayne getting tog ...more
4.5 Stars
Team Roth but Zayne is fab too xx I just love a good paranormal love triangle. Review to come.
Team Roth but Zayne is fab too xx I just love a good paranormal love triangle. Review to come.
Oh my goodness. For one thing, I just finished that book in one day. In less than six hours. Also, that was a STUNNING BOOK! I have to admit, I wasn't sure how the second book was going to. My breath was blown away with what I encountered in the second, and somewhat better, installment of the Dark Elements.
So this book starts up from the major and upsetting cliffhanger at the end of White Hot Kiss. Layla is still upset about Roth but that makes sense since he only left two weeks prior. What ...more
So this book starts up from the major and upsetting cliffhanger at the end of White Hot Kiss. Layla is still upset about Roth but that makes sense since he only left two weeks prior. What ...more
5+++ Stars it was so damn good.
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Oktober 22: I just finished and holy hell...
February 2014:
Me realizing that I have to wait until november:
FREAKING NOVEMBER!
I need more Roth and Bambi :(
Sniff. ...more
February 2014:
Me realizing that I have to wait until november:
FREAKING NOVEMBER!
I need more Roth and Bambi :(
Sniff. ...more
I have really mixed feelings about this book. I love Roth and Layla together and their scenes were the best part. I was absoulutly bored with Zayn and Layla. Roth is just perfect and was the only character who didn't annoy me at all.
I loved the beginning and I thought it's getting even better than the first book. Than something happend and it got so boring. I was annoyed with all the characters ( except Roth )and basically rolled my eyes the hole time . There was no action and it was all about ...more
I loved the beginning and I thought it's getting even better than the first book. Than something happend and it got so boring. I was annoyed with all the characters ( except Roth )and basically rolled my eyes the hole time . There was no action and it was all about ...more
oh my gosh, oh my gosh, OH MY GOSH
its over!? fuck I have to wait 2 more months....I can't do it! I need the next book right this second. I love these books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes .... Layla pissed me off a lot in this book....but I love her.
Yes .... I don't think Roth was in this book nearly enough....but when he was *sigh*
Yes .... I can't stand Zayne....fine, hes a good guy, but UGH....
No .... I don't regret loving Bambi more than I love Layla
No .... I absolutely did not see any of this stuff comin ...more
its over!? fuck I have to wait 2 more months....I can't do it! I need the next book right this second. I love these books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes .... Layla pissed me off a lot in this book....but I love her.
Yes .... I don't think Roth was in this book nearly enough....but when he was *sigh*
Yes .... I can't stand Zayne....fine, hes a good guy, but UGH....
No .... I don't regret loving Bambi more than I love Layla
No .... I absolutely did not see any of this stuff comin ...more
I felt so many emotions with this book it was unreal, first I was team Roth then I was team Zayne then I was back to being team Roth my head felt like it was going to spin off! I really did not expect anything that was happening, I know some of you guys are like "oh god the usual YA cheese" because there is so much about the romances in this series I LOVE IT!! I WANT TO EAT ALL THE CHEESE!!!!!! I'm a sucker for a love story that has some wacky put into it and Jennifer L. Armentrout is just the w
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I loved reading this again!
Stone Cold Touch carries on from White Hot Kiss with Layla trying to come to terms with how different she is from her family and her life without Roth.WHY?!
Layla becomes depressed, she misses Roth and worries constantly about his state in hell while Zayne tries his best to console her. BUT Roth is back! YESSSSS, and with that arrival it’s brings all kinds of feels and drama which he is famous for and at the most inappropriate of times! ;)
Zayne spends more time with Lay ...more
Stone Cold Touch carries on from White Hot Kiss with Layla trying to come to terms with how different she is from her family and her life without Roth.
Layla becomes depressed, she misses Roth and worries constantly about his state in hell while Zayne tries his best to console her. BUT Roth is back! YESSSSS, and with that arrival it’s brings all kinds of feels and drama which he is famous for and at the most inappropriate of times! ;)
Zayne spends more time with Lay ...more
Stone Cold Touch is the second book in The Dark Elements series and did slightly suffer from second book syndrome. It lacked the flare that the first book did and led me into a boredom on several accounts. This could be because I don't like Zayne, this could be because it was just a major info dumps, but I just didn't enjoy it too much. Character development was also non-existent. The romance was the main forefront, the plot taking the backseat in several circumstances.
Characters
Layla was b ...more
Characters
Layla was b ...more
"I want you so badly it's like a hunger that gnaws at me endlessly. It doesn't go away." He dipped his head to the space between my neck and shoulder, inhaling deeply. "You have no fucking clue."
"Then do something about it," I whispered.
Thank God. Thank. Gooood. I am not going to lie to you all. I have been soooo nervous these last few months about my relationship with JLA. I think it's because of her NA series. It just doesn't touch me the way you'd think it should, seeing as she's been my ...more
"Then do something about it," I whispered.
Thank God. Thank. Gooood. I am not going to lie to you all. I have been soooo nervous these last few months about my relationship with JLA. I think it's because of her NA series. It just doesn't touch me the way you'd think it should, seeing as she's been my ...more
Nov 23, 2020
krista ☽✧
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
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“I love you Layla. Do you hear me? I've loved you since the first moment I heard your voice and I will continue to love you. No matter what. I love you.” - Roth , Damn yes you do i knew it !
“Maddox hissed. “You think you’re cute?”
“Nah, I think I’m sexy.” The smirk spread, but it didn’t reach his cool ocher eyes. “And I also think I’m hilarious.” - Roth again , what a big suprise hehe. He is hillarious period.
I reccoment Jennifer her books for people who like very fast urban fantasy entertai ...more
“Maddox hissed. “You think you’re cute?”
“Nah, I think I’m sexy.” The smirk spread, but it didn’t reach his cool ocher eyes. “And I also think I’m hilarious.” - Roth again , what a big suprise hehe. He is hillarious period.
I reccoment Jennifer her books for people who like very fast urban fantasy entertai ...more
*4.5 THRILLING STARS*
“I would know if a part of my heart was gone.”
This book was nowhere near perfect and I could've predicted some things right from the start but I'm still giving this 5 stars because I enjoyed this so much!
JLA books are officially my guilty pleasure! ...more
“I would know if a part of my heart was gone.”
This book was nowhere near perfect and I could've predicted some things right from the start but I'm still giving this 5 stars because I enjoyed this so much!
JLA books are officially my guilty pleasure! ...more
Aug 03, 2015
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rated it
it was amazing
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4.5 Layla Bug Stars!
“But Roth was like this little devil on my shoulder, urging me to be bad and to enjoy every freaking moment of it. Except he wasn’t a little devil. He was the Crown Prince of Hell.”
Series: This is the second book in the White Hot Kiss series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. It is written in Layla's POV.
Story: This book complete what happened in White Hot Kiss. Roth disappeared, and Layla miss him a lot. She can't stop thinking about the way he disappeared and the only person who he ...more
“But Roth was like this little devil on my shoulder, urging me to be bad and to enjoy every freaking moment of it. Except he wasn’t a little devil. He was the Crown Prince of Hell.”
Series: This is the second book in the White Hot Kiss series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. It is written in Layla's POV.
Story: This book complete what happened in White Hot Kiss. Roth disappeared, and Layla miss him a lot. She can't stop thinking about the way he disappeared and the only person who he ...more
HOLY MOTHER OF PLOT TWISTS
To be honest, I prefered the first book... I just felt like the main focus of this one was the love triangle between Layla, hot ass Upper Level demon Roth and sweetheart Warden Zayne. And, like I said before, I strongly dislike love triangles. But in general the book was pretty great, like every book written by our dear Jennifer L. Armentrout, I mostly enjoyed every chapter. (view spoiler) ...more
To be honest, I prefered the first book... I just felt like the main focus of this one was the love triangle between Layla, hot ass Upper Level demon Roth and sweetheart Warden Zayne. And, like I said before, I strongly dislike love triangles. But in general the book was pretty great, like every book written by our dear Jennifer L. Armentrout, I mostly enjoyed every chapter. (view spoiler) ...more
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