For the first time, she couldn’t cry. Her heart was a void, a bottomless canyon impossible to bridge. The vibrant colors of the world faded to shades of gray before her eyes as she gasped for air, staring without seeing her fingers on the carpet.
Suddenly, without cause, her mind ran off on a fantasy of its own, a plan forming in the corners of her consciousness.
“Six months,” her desperate voice whispered breathlessly as she stared through the carpet. “I just need six months.”
Enigmatic Grant Reynolds enchants and fascinates his girlfriend Calista Vance. The deep, irrevocable love she feels for him permeates her existence. But her bliss shatters as he breaks her heart on the night she anticipates a proposal.
That’s when Calista meets Coco, a chic girl entangled in a sumptuous world of luxury and duplicity. And the organization she works for, Bellicise, wants to recruit Calista! Realizing an opportunity to rekindle her ruined relationship with Grant, she plunges into this secret underground world full of wealth and privilege.
But now, someone is following her. Her morals and unwavering trust are tested. Can Calista remain true to herself as the fragile girl she used to be fades away? Can she reawaken her relationship with Grant? And what is it that Bellicise really wants?
S. M. Peterson is the award-winning author of the Dynam series. She was a 2014 second-round finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award competition. Originally from a small town in rural Nebraska, she now resides in her “home away from home,” Denver, Colorado. S. M. Peterson earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Creighton University. For more information about S. M. Peterson or her books Dynam and Luce, visit www.dynambook.com.
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I was SO impressed with how the author created each character in this book. The story-line is solid, full of twists and turns. I couldn't put it down, always wanted to read "one more chapter!"
I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a story with some intrigue and a solid foundation of interesting characters. I hope the author is planning on a second book soon -- I can't wait to hear what happens next!
I just loved the author's development of the characters. The storyline kept me intrigued the whole way through and I couldn't put down the book. I was very interested to find out what was going to happen in the end. I definitely enjoyed it and waiting for more!
First, I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
When I first read the description of this book, it intrigued me, but it also didn't seem like the type of book that I would read. Well, I was wrong! This book had me from the beginning!!! I really enjoyed how the author really dug into who Calista was, I completely connected with her and felt what she was feeling. I really loved how there were others that would chime in between the chapters to give you some knowledge about what is going on around her. I could not put this book down, read in less than 24 hours and looking forward to starting Luce today. Glad to hear this story isn't over yet.
I chose to read this book because of the 5 star rating and readers' comments posted on Good Reads. Bad decision. The main character is flatter than Stanley, a pawn in the author's attempt to create a "mission impossible"-type plot. The "surprise" ending is no surprise at all if the reader is familiar with Scooby Doo. Although the plot continued to twist, the events were simple and not well-developed. I do not recommend this book.
Dynam is a multi-dimensional story that unravels as intriguing characters come to life. I always want to know what comes next in this novel full of mystery -- and a taste of romance. It takes place in Denver, CO (where I am from) which makes it great to relate to!
Phenomenal character development, incredibly well-written and chalk full of intrigue. It started off kind of slow but the reader that hangs in will be well rewarded. I'm impatiently waiting for the next book in the series!!
An amazing read by a great writer. I enjoyed the novel from start to finish. It was a fun read and kept me wanting to read more. Look forward to other writings by this author. Well built characters with fun story telling.
This is a fast paced thriller that left me on the edge of my seat!! Just when you think you might figure out what comes next, curve ball. I really liked this book and I can't wait to get the next one... Enjoy!
There meet have been a few times I was unsure of this book. It's a little far-fetched at times, but in the end, absolutely brilliant, and I look forward to the second!