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Destiny Paramortals #2
Cry Me a River
He’s looking for normal, but has he found Mayberry or Middle Earth? The Paramortals have a saying, “One meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.” Our new sheriff stated it thusly: “Paramortal, my as$!”
Isn’t it just like a man to exit a relationship when he finds out a woman has a few little secrets? The last time I’d seen my almost boyfriend, Jack Lang, a series of shocks had sent us both reeling, and he got his first glimpse of my Paramortal “talents” - a few measly bolts of lightning aimed at his—in his general direction. The scant information we’d given him was like a snow crystal on the slopes of the Alps, or like a raindrop in a vast ocean of… extra-normal details.
I tend to think in weather terms since I’m a Tempestaerie, though I’ve denied my heritage for nineteen years—ever since my father died, my mother withdrew, and I was left to raise my brother, River, a Djnni like our father. Sheriff Lang is finally on board with our search for my missing brother but time is running out. In the course of the investigation we’ve gone from attraction to suspicion, support to friendship, romance to oh-my-god-get-away-from-me revulsion.
Jack’s an ex-Navy pilot. He says he wants to know “everything”. My ex-lover and guardian, Dylan McGuinness, says after we answer Jack’s questions, he’ll either join us, or grab his daughter and take the first jet out of Middle Earth.
He may help me save my brother and discover the whereabouts of my parents, but I doubt he’ll still want to take me to the Mardi Gras ball, once he knows “everything”. There’s a lot of everything…
Isn’t it just like a man to exit a relationship when he finds out a woman has a few little secrets? The last time I’d seen my almost boyfriend, Jack Lang, a series of shocks had sent us both reeling, and he got his first glimpse of my Paramortal “talents” - a few measly bolts of lightning aimed at his—in his general direction. The scant information we’d given him was like a snow crystal on the slopes of the Alps, or like a raindrop in a vast ocean of… extra-normal details.
I tend to think in weather terms since I’m a Tempestaerie, though I’ve denied my heritage for nineteen years—ever since my father died, my mother withdrew, and I was left to raise my brother, River, a Djnni like our father. Sheriff Lang is finally on board with our search for my missing brother but time is running out. In the course of the investigation we’ve gone from attraction to suspicion, support to friendship, romance to oh-my-god-get-away-from-me revulsion.
Jack’s an ex-Navy pilot. He says he wants to know “everything”. My ex-lover and guardian, Dylan McGuinness, says after we answer Jack’s questions, he’ll either join us, or grab his daughter and take the first jet out of Middle Earth.
He may help me save my brother and discover the whereabouts of my parents, but I doubt he’ll still want to take me to the Mardi Gras ball, once he knows “everything”. There’s a lot of everything…
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 29, 2014
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About the author
Livia Quinn
34 books53 followersDC native, Livia Quinn moved to Louisiana where the weather and culture inspired her settings and her jobs as a mail carrier, plant manager, business owner and professional singer provided fodder for her characters. She finished her first novel the summer of Katrina. That was followed by many more hurricanes. Is it any wonder her Destiny heroine, Tempest, controls the weather. After the loss of her husband she moved to Virginia where she now enjoys the ancient beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains
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March 21, 2018
Book two picks up from the moment book one ends and I liked that. It’s a continuation of the same story. River is still missing and time is running out. Sheriff Jack just found out who Tempest (and many of her friends/family) is. Whoa, paramortals! Though to be fair, Jack doesn’t have much time to adjust to this news.
“You in or out?” asks Dylan (who changed into a big bear-like creature before Jack’s eyes).
Jack’s in and the more he finds out, the more he falls in love with Tempest. He wants to protect her and help her find River before it’s too late.
This is one roller coaster ride of a book! The author does a fantastic job weaving romance and action; I couldn’t read fast enough. I loved the characters and the plot was riveting. One bombshell after another hits Tempest and Jack but instead of driving them apart, it draws them closer together.
What will happen? There’s a new character that appears at the very end and I can’t tell you more other to say my mouth dropped at her showing up.
I read this book in one sitting and started reading book three right away. You must read the books in order.
Gripping action, complex characters and a plot that wouldn’t let me go, Cry Me a River is a must-read! Onto book three…
Favorite Character:
Jack. I loved how he didn’t abandon Tempest in her moment of crisis. I mean, I wouldn’t have blamed him if he did. What man would stick around after a woman threw bolts of lightning very near his crotch. giggles Jack is an honorable man and even though he’s in over his head, he’s falling in love with Tempest. She’s his storm witch and when the two of them get together, it blasts them both into outer space.
Favorite Quote:
“Sweetheart, are you okay?” Call me crazy, but it seemed I could feel her body vibrating from three feet away. ~ Jack
My Rating: 5+ stars
This review first appeared: http://princessofthelight.wordpress.com
“You in or out?” asks Dylan (who changed into a big bear-like creature before Jack’s eyes).
Jack’s in and the more he finds out, the more he falls in love with Tempest. He wants to protect her and help her find River before it’s too late.
This is one roller coaster ride of a book! The author does a fantastic job weaving romance and action; I couldn’t read fast enough. I loved the characters and the plot was riveting. One bombshell after another hits Tempest and Jack but instead of driving them apart, it draws them closer together.
What will happen? There’s a new character that appears at the very end and I can’t tell you more other to say my mouth dropped at her showing up.
I read this book in one sitting and started reading book three right away. You must read the books in order.
Gripping action, complex characters and a plot that wouldn’t let me go, Cry Me a River is a must-read! Onto book three…
Favorite Character:
Jack. I loved how he didn’t abandon Tempest in her moment of crisis. I mean, I wouldn’t have blamed him if he did. What man would stick around after a woman threw bolts of lightning very near his crotch. giggles Jack is an honorable man and even though he’s in over his head, he’s falling in love with Tempest. She’s his storm witch and when the two of them get together, it blasts them both into outer space.
Favorite Quote:
“Sweetheart, are you okay?” Call me crazy, but it seemed I could feel her body vibrating from three feet away. ~ Jack
My Rating: 5+ stars
This review first appeared: http://princessofthelight.wordpress.com
August 4, 2015
Tempe and Jack have teamed up to find her missing brother, River. As a djinn, he can only be separated from his vessel for a limited time...and that time is running out. Tempe must enlist the aide of her entire paramortal community while dealing with her post office job, reconnecting with family, romancing Jack...oh, and coming into her powers.
A great continuation of the first book with a bit of a cliff-hanger ending (kinda predictable--but I want to see where it goes).
Tempe is a storm witch who weathers an insane amount of chaos throughout the book. This leaves her off center and undermines her self-confidence. Through it all, Jack is her rock...despite learning about the paramortal world very recently. It's easy to like the main characters.
A great continuation of the first book with a bit of a cliff-hanger ending (kinda predictable--but I want to see where it goes).
Tempe is a storm witch who weathers an insane amount of chaos throughout the book. This leaves her off center and undermines her self-confidence. Through it all, Jack is her rock...despite learning about the paramortal world very recently. It's easy to like the main characters.
December 10, 2014
This was a great book! I didn’t want it to end. Once you enter the world of Destiny, with all its interesting Paramortal characters, you will never want to leave. I loved the main character, Tempest Pomeroy, who is a tempestaerie, a storm witch, trying to find out about her family as she solves the disappearance of her brother with the help of new sheriff in town Jack (laser) Lang. The author does a terrific job of capturing the southern Louisiana coulture. This book delivers the perfect combination of suspense and fantasy with romance. Can’t wait for the next one!
May 23, 2018
Cry Me a River by Livia Quinn takes Tempest along for another adventure. Her brother is still missing, and they are running out of time to find him. The lovely Sheriff and Tempe battle their attraction to each other as they race to save River. The book is told with a dual perspective, switching between Tempest and Jack for each chapter.
Tempest now fears the reaction she will get from the sheriff, fearing rejection and dismissal for being something other than human. She is finally coming into her power and accepting herself as a paramortal, instead of denying her heritage forever.
Jack considers bailing on the small town to take his daughter somewhere safer, but feels like they have found a home worth fighting for. He is enchanted with Tempest, and wants to have a relationship with her, but their tumultuous past is giving him trouble.
River’s life is in danger, and they don’t know who took him or why. They search through clues, enlisting help from everyone around them to discover anything they can.
There are definitely a few unexpected surprises in store for everyone.
This is an excellent read, hard to put down. Fans of fantasy and magical creatures will enjoy this series. I look forward to reading more.
Tempest now fears the reaction she will get from the sheriff, fearing rejection and dismissal for being something other than human. She is finally coming into her power and accepting herself as a paramortal, instead of denying her heritage forever.
Jack considers bailing on the small town to take his daughter somewhere safer, but feels like they have found a home worth fighting for. He is enchanted with Tempest, and wants to have a relationship with her, but their tumultuous past is giving him trouble.
River’s life is in danger, and they don’t know who took him or why. They search through clues, enlisting help from everyone around them to discover anything they can.
There are definitely a few unexpected surprises in store for everyone.
This is an excellent read, hard to put down. Fans of fantasy and magical creatures will enjoy this series. I look forward to reading more.
February 23, 2021
Discovery of a para mortals power
Another winner. The storyline was excellent it kept the timeline and characters in alignment. The characters were really the best in romance, love and sex. Kudos to the author. Can't wait to read the next one in line. Recommend highly. Enjoy😘
Another winner. The storyline was excellent it kept the timeline and characters in alignment. The characters were really the best in romance, love and sex. Kudos to the author. Can't wait to read the next one in line. Recommend highly. Enjoy😘
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June 20, 2018
Great follow up story with amazing characters!
The town of Destiny is fascinating with the humans and paranormal living together without the humans knowing about the paramortals who help to protect them. The relationship between the sheriff and Tempest continues to grow and become stronger. Tempest is still looking for her brother who has disappeared. It is very difficult to put down this book until finished. Looking forward to the next book. You don't want to miss this series! Happy reading!
The town of Destiny is fascinating with the humans and paranormal living together without the humans knowing about the paramortals who help to protect them. The relationship between the sheriff and Tempest continues to grow and become stronger. Tempest is still looking for her brother who has disappeared. It is very difficult to put down this book until finished. Looking forward to the next book. You don't want to miss this series! Happy reading!
July 20, 2016
The adventure of Jack and Tempest continues! Jack is having a really hard time excepting Tempest's paramortal gifts and understanding that it is all around him and its not the sleepy town he thought it was. So the adventure continues...... Tempest always believed that her father passed away when she was young and her mother abandoned her and her brother. It turns out that may not be the case. Montana one of Tempests' best friends finds herself intrigued and attracted to a mysterious man that arrives in town at the Mardi Gras Ball and finds her match in Connor. River is alive a rescued from his captures and returned to his family. I cannot wait to see what is next.
July 11, 2015
Tempe has a bad two weeks, the truth about her father and still trying to find her brother, as she accept the fact everyone knew the truth but her. Jack has tried to stay away from Tempe, but is drawn to her, he has to accept his town is more than what it seems. Nothing could prepare him for the truth about his daughter. A mix of the paranormal,romance and mystery with likable characters that battle good vs. evil. A light read that turns the pages quickly.
October 10, 2014
I really enjoyed this series. I loved the Louisiana setting. I can't wait to tead the rest of the Storm Lake novels as well.
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