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This is a standalone Scars of the Wraiths.
MAX
Feelings are a luxury I can’t afford. Hidden behind a shield of quiet placidity, I keep my secret safe from those who’d use it against me. Until him—the tatted up, self-centered Scar assassin hired to protect me.
He takes pleasure in tormenting me, chipping away at my defenses as if I’m a toy to be played with. I hate that he con ...more
MAX
Feelings are a luxury I can’t afford. Hidden behind a shield of quiet placidity, I keep my secret safe from those who’d use it against me. Until him—the tatted up, self-centered Scar assassin hired to protect me.
He takes pleasure in tormenting me, chipping away at my defenses as if I’m a toy to be played with. I hate that he con ...more
ebook, 186 pages
Published
February 23rd 2015
by Smashwords
(first published February 6th 2015)
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5 Stars
Having read Nashoda's entire back list, it's safe to say that she has this incredible ability to completely suck you into her stories in just one short chapter. And then she'll keep you glued to the pages, at the edge of your seat, with a quick paced plot that's as sexy as it is entertaining. When I found out that she'll be releasing a new PNR book, I jumpe ...more
...we were all a product of our past; it was just how we lived with what we experienced that shaped us into who we became.
Having read Nashoda's entire back list, it's safe to say that she has this incredible ability to completely suck you into her stories in just one short chapter. And then she'll keep you glued to the pages, at the edge of your seat, with a quick paced plot that's as sexy as it is entertaining. When I found out that she'll be releasing a new PNR book, I jumpe ...more
| ARC kindly provided by Nashoda Rose via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you a lot! |
Mixed feelings, people, mixed feeling going on here.
I can't even begin to try to give you a proper blurb because, well, everything is kinda bat shit crazy but I'll give it a try.
The Scars are these people, warriors, and they are Trackers, Healers, Sounders, Visionaries, Tasters and Reflectors. Each of them have one ability and they fight agaisnt evil forces (vampires) but there's this dude Dra ...more
Mixed feelings, people, mixed feeling going on here.
I can't even begin to try to give you a proper blurb because, well, everything is kinda bat shit crazy but I'll give it a try.
The Scars are these people, warriors, and they are Trackers, Healers, Sounders, Visionaries, Tasters and Reflectors. Each of them have one ability and they fight agaisnt evil forces (vampires) but there's this dude Dra ...more
Feb 04, 2015
Pam
rated it
it was amazing
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
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5 stars
First off I really have to say, this has got to be one of my favorite covers by far, there is just something that called to me from the very first time I saw it; leaving me completely captivated. I'm even more excited to say that it isn't just a beautiful cover, but the story was equally captivating from the beginning to the very end.
Don't mistake her quietness for weakness...
Don't mistake her withdrawnness for fear...
Don't mistake h ...more
"Flawless. Bright. And fuckin’ beautiful."
First off I really have to say, this has got to be one of my favorite covers by far, there is just something that called to me from the very first time I saw it; leaving me completely captivated. I'm even more excited to say that it isn't just a beautiful cover, but the story was equally captivating from the beginning to the very end.
Don't mistake her quietness for weakness...
Don't mistake her withdrawnness for fear...
Don't mistake h ...more
DNF...
I’m a romance fan and I love a good paranormal but for some reason gifting a dictionary at the beginning instead of explaining stuff throughout the story just didn’t work for me.
I was left utterly confused and frustrated by the plot and delivery. You know it’s bad when you have to ask friend to simplify story so you can try again because you’re just not getting it and/or connecting.
Overall, this is probably a case of it’s not you it’s me because I do like this author’s work and I love a gr ...more
5 LOVIN' Jasper Stars
"I didn’t think either of us expected it. Nothing could have prepared me to be taken by him with a power that didn’t just grab me— it changed me."
Take (Scars of the Wraiths) is a spectacular blend of romance, action, and paranormal pleasure! Nashoda Rose offers two amazing main characters with depth, heart, and double dose of power!
MAX
Max is a healer. She has survived torture and now lives under the radar in hopes of never being found. She is terrified that her captor Dra ...more
"I didn’t think either of us expected it. Nothing could have prepared me to be taken by him with a power that didn’t just grab me— it changed me."
Take (Scars of the Wraiths) is a spectacular blend of romance, action, and paranormal pleasure! Nashoda Rose offers two amazing main characters with depth, heart, and double dose of power!
MAX
Max is a healer. She has survived torture and now lives under the radar in hopes of never being found. She is terrified that her captor Dra ...more
3 Stars!
I think when I saw the two page glossary of terms I should have backed away slowly.
Because pretty much from page 1, I was like
Grits
Lilac
Long Necks
Maite
Pests
Sublymns
Talde
Taldeburu
Wraiths
I have no idea what's going on...
My puny brain can't handle that much thought. I need simple.
I never really understood the CWO - Center World Order.
I never really felt the connection between Max and Jasper.
INSTA-LUST!
I should just stay away from paranormal....unless they involve cute cuddly male cats! ...more
I think when I saw the two page glossary of terms I should have backed away slowly.
Because pretty much from page 1, I was like
Grits
Lilac
Long Necks
Maite
Pests
Sublymns
Talde
Taldeburu
Wraiths
I have no idea what's going on...
My puny brain can't handle that much thought. I need simple.
I never really understood the CWO - Center World Order.
I never really felt the connection between Max and Jasper.
INSTA-LUST!
I should just stay away from paranormal....unless they involve cute cuddly male cats! ...more
Feb 19, 2015
Dee Montoya
rated it
it was amazing
Shelves:
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hot-alpha-male,
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netgalley,
best-of-2015
****4.5 Healing Stars****
(Arc courtesy of Netgalley)
(BR with Mel)
This book was PNR perfection to me, I enjoyed every single minute of this story in a way I didn't think it was possible. Jasper owned my heart the minute he opened his mouth and I want to be his Angel forever....
Max and Jasper live in a dangerous world; one where they must always be ready to fight to protect themselves. Both have lived a life of pain and loss and ever since they met the bond is too strong to ignore. Max has a p ...more
(Arc courtesy of Netgalley)
(BR with Mel)
This book was PNR perfection to me, I enjoyed every single minute of this story in a way I didn't think it was possible. Jasper owned my heart the minute he opened his mouth and I want to be his Angel forever....
Max and Jasper live in a dangerous world; one where they must always be ready to fight to protect themselves. Both have lived a life of pain and loss and ever since they met the bond is too strong to ignore. Max has a p ...more
Is it February 23rd yet?? Hitman/EroticaParanormal say what?! Bring it....
The moment I saw this book was about hitman/erotica/paranormal?? I knew this book was for me.
It sure didn't disappoint. I wasn't sure what to expect but from the beginning I was hooked. The fact that is written on both POV makes this story so much interesting. Jasper had a sad past that made him a cold blooded hitman.
This book opens up with Jasper's past and I tell you I was hurting for him and I instantly loved ...more
The moment I saw this book was about hitman/erotica/paranormal?? I knew this book was for me.
It sure didn't disappoint. I wasn't sure what to expect but from the beginning I was hooked. The fact that is written on both POV makes this story so much interesting. Jasper had a sad past that made him a cold blooded hitman.
This book opens up with Jasper's past and I tell you I was hurting for him and I instantly loved ...more
4.5 Sunshine STARS
This was my second read by Nashoda Rose and I gotta say, I really like her writing. I’m so-so on PNR, it depends on my mood, the story and the writer. Well, the stars were aligned because I loved this!
First off, this story had what I love the most, a super hot, sexy, cocky, arrogant Alpha. My panties were soaked over Jasper Kyelin – an assassin Scar – “…threatening and virile. A predator.”
Jasper’s been hired to protect and if he has to, kill Max, a healer that’s being hunte ...more
This was my second read by Nashoda Rose and I gotta say, I really like her writing. I’m so-so on PNR, it depends on my mood, the story and the writer. Well, the stars were aligned because I loved this!
First off, this story had what I love the most, a super hot, sexy, cocky, arrogant Alpha. My panties were soaked over Jasper Kyelin – an assassin Scar – “…threatening and virile. A predator.”
Jasper’s been hired to protect and if he has to, kill Max, a healer that’s being hunte ...more
Title: Take
Series: Scars of the Wraiths #1
Author: Nashoda Rose
Release date: February 23, 2015
Rating: 4.5 stars
Cliffhanger: No
HEA(view spoiler)
When I saw that Nashoda Rose was coming out with a new release in the PNR genre, my curiosity was immediately stirred. Having read a book by her in the recent past, I knew that this author has a writing style that I can really get on board with. I already knew she can write the hell out of an Erotic Romantic Suspense. The question ...more
** 5++ “my sunshine” STARS **
“You’re the stars that burn away the darkness, Max. That’s what it feels like when I’m with you. Like I’m all lit up inside with brilliant specks of light. And when I touch you, it’s like I’ve grabbed one out of the sky and I’m holding it in my hand. FLAWLESS. BRIGHT. AND F*CKIN’ BEAUTIFUL.”
God, I love PNR!
** ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review **
...more
Feb 12, 2015
Snow
rated it
it was amazing
Shelves:
5-star-read,
action,
romance,
fantasy,
love-hate-relationship,
paranormal,
alpha,
erotica,
scorching-hot
5 Fuck, TAKE me, Jasper stars
RE-READ October 16, 2016
It was perfect!!! Effin PERFECT!
Nashoda, I bow to you!!!
and I love everything you write...
I have to emphisize that this was scorching hot and that I still have burns from it...
the way Nashoda brings heat on the paper is simply beyond any vivid vision and steamy dreams that haunted me after reading this...
everything else was perfect,
the plot,
the action,
JASPER, the asshole of a hero turned to be a protector with an amout of passion to move mo ...more
PNR is very rare and precious read for me, So when I heard about "the Scars" I had to read it plus, I like this author's writing.
BUT it was just...
I’ll keep it short, things which didn’t work for me:
#1 INSTA-LUST!!
#2 Too much inner monologues.
#3 Didn't feel the connection between the MC’s.
#4 Not emphasized on paranormal elements (for all I care it was about the hired assassin protecting the innocent girl, who's been chased by a psychopath).
#5 Ending was a huge that's it???!!!
Lastly...
ARC kind ...more
BUT it was just...
I’ll keep it short, things which didn’t work for me:
#1 INSTA-LUST!!
#2 Too much inner monologues.
#3 Didn't feel the connection between the MC’s.
#4 Not emphasized on paranormal elements (for all I care it was about the hired assassin protecting the innocent girl, who's been chased by a psychopath).
#5 Ending was a huge that's it???!!!
Lastly...
ARC kind ...more
4.5 "Just You, Max. Only You" Stars!
(ARC provided by Netgalley)
(BR with Dee)
-With one emotion came others. Others that would break me wide open.
-We were all a product of our past; it was just how we lived with what we experienced that shaped us into who we became.
-"I lived this long because I bet on every possibility."
Max is a 20 yr. old girl who feels broken & disconnected after she was taken as a child from her home & held captive by a man who wanted to use her for her ...more
(ARC provided by Netgalley)
(BR with Dee)
-With one emotion came others. Others that would break me wide open.
-We were all a product of our past; it was just how we lived with what we experienced that shaped us into who we became.
-"I lived this long because I bet on every possibility."
Max is a 20 yr. old girl who feels broken & disconnected after she was taken as a child from her home & held captive by a man who wanted to use her for her ...more
5 Sunshiny Stars!
I was super excited when I seen that Nashoda Rose wrote a new book. I was even more excited to see that it's PNR. I'm a big fan of hers and I love PNR books!
Let me tell you that Take a new series entitled Scars of the Wraiths was not a disappointment. I devoured this book in one sitting. I could not put it down once I started. It grabbed a hold of me at the very beginning and I just couldn't stop reading it until I was finished.
Jasper is an asshole! He's cocky and he doesn't ...more
I was super excited when I seen that Nashoda Rose wrote a new book. I was even more excited to see that it's PNR. I'm a big fan of hers and I love PNR books!
Let me tell you that Take a new series entitled Scars of the Wraiths was not a disappointment. I devoured this book in one sitting. I could not put it down once I started. It grabbed a hold of me at the very beginning and I just couldn't stop reading it until I was finished.
Jasper is an asshole! He's cocky and he doesn't ...more
Mar 03, 2015
Kelli C
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
bad-boys,
male-pov,
steamy-read,
series,
taboo-love,
kick-ass-female,
paranormal,
mindfuckery,
thriller
This has been a week of firsts for me and let me just say, it has not disappointed. NASHODA ROSE...where you been all my reading life???
I kinda liked this a lot, yet strangely enough, I kinda had no real idea of WTF was happening! Perhaps I should have read the "glossary" or terms in the beginning of the book, but just like the cover, the story sucked me in.
We were all a product of our past; it was just how we lived with what we experienced that shaped us into who we became.
Kinda profound righ ...more
I kinda liked this a lot, yet strangely enough, I kinda had no real idea of WTF was happening! Perhaps I should have read the "glossary" or terms in the beginning of the book, but just like the cover, the story sucked me in.
We were all a product of our past; it was just how we lived with what we experienced that shaped us into who we became.
Kinda profound righ ...more
Type: Standalone Book 1 of Scars of the Wraiths series
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
ARC provided by the author, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Max was a hardened survivor. At the tender age of 10, her life was ripped apart and from that point on, she learned to close off to protect herself from further pain. When her life was suddenly in danger, she was assigned a protector.
Jasper Kyelin was a brusque, rude, but sexy as hell Scar assassin for hire. He cared for nothing else b ...more
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
ARC provided by the author, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Max was a hardened survivor. At the tender age of 10, her life was ripped apart and from that point on, she learned to close off to protect herself from further pain. When her life was suddenly in danger, she was assigned a protector.
Jasper Kyelin was a brusque, rude, but sexy as hell Scar assassin for hire. He cared for nothing else b ...more
Feb 08, 2015
NiCoLeTa E. {Addicted To Books}
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
erotic-romance,
paranormal-fantasy-etc
***4 "Sunshine" stars***
Well, well, well...
Lately i have formed an addiction to Nashoda Rose's book, so here i am!!!
Just finished her paranormal romance "Take" and it blew my mind...
It was different but very good!!! It was a pleasant surprise...
I won't lie to you, i was much confused while i was reading it but not because of the storyline, but more from the terms that was used...
But now, i'm fine!!! I can say that finally i understand them clear...
But before i proceed to the story, i will ...more
Well, well, well...
Lately i have formed an addiction to Nashoda Rose's book, so here i am!!!
Just finished her paranormal romance "Take" and it blew my mind...
It was different but very good!!! It was a pleasant surprise...
I won't lie to you, i was much confused while i was reading it but not because of the storyline, but more from the terms that was used...
But now, i'm fine!!! I can say that finally i understand them clear...
But before i proceed to the story, i will ...more
Ok i am a huge fan of Nashoda Rose. Since i read her first book i've been hooked on her amazing plotlines and her magnificent characters. Every new book is better than the last one and every story has me instantaneously biting my nails and swooning over the main hero.
Always! And i'm counting on it. Take, had everything that i love in Nashoda's style and an awesome male lead, Jasper. But he wasn't alone in this journey, Max, the heroine of this book was every bit as incredible as he was.
Take, is ...more
Always! And i'm counting on it. Take, had everything that i love in Nashoda's style and an awesome male lead, Jasper. But he wasn't alone in this journey, Max, the heroine of this book was every bit as incredible as he was.
Take, is ...more
Feb 22, 2015
Amanda
rated it
really liked it
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
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This is one of the book whereby the action and fast pacing of the plot drew me into the story. I just need to know what happen next!
The hero, Jasper is not everyone cuppa. He is an immortal hitman with no moral. He came off really offensive and class A jackass, is not even the lovable kind. Even his POV don't endear his personality to me. If he mentioned one more time how he wanted to sink his cock into the heroine thigh, I will sink a knife into his gut. It really takes time for me to warm up ...more
The hero, Jasper is not everyone cuppa. He is an immortal hitman with no moral. He came off really offensive and class A jackass, is not even the lovable kind. Even his POV don't endear his personality to me. If he mentioned one more time how he wanted to sink his cock into the heroine thigh, I will sink a knife into his gut. It really takes time for me to warm up ...more
4 stars!
Knocked one star due to one incident...It is a trigger of mine that i don't like to read and my "safety gang friends would not either"(view spoiler) ...more
Knocked one star due to one incident...It is a trigger of mine that i don't like to read and my "safety gang friends would not either"(view spoiler) ...more
4.5 Stars
I'll be honest. This book has a steep learning curve. The first chapter or two read like there was a book that came before this one. I felt like I missed out on the world building part of the novel. I kept having to refer to the glossary the author provided at the beginning. Once it got going, however, I really got caught up in the story.
It was a 3.5 - 4 star read for me up until 75-80%. Then, BAM!
I cried!
I cried!
Books rarely make me cry. And before this month, I don't ever remember a ...more
I'll be honest. This book has a steep learning curve. The first chapter or two read like there was a book that came before this one. I felt like I missed out on the world building part of the novel. I kept having to refer to the glossary the author provided at the beginning. Once it got going, however, I really got caught up in the story.
It was a 3.5 - 4 star read for me up until 75-80%. Then, BAM!
I cried!
I cried!
Books rarely make me cry. And before this month, I don't ever remember a ...more
4 scarred stars
"In death or life, the connection we had was undeniable and unbreakable"
Got to admit...when I first started the book and saw the 3 pages full of glossary terms, my first reaction was to:
but I decided to pull up my big girl pants, bookmark the glossary, and use it as a reference if I needed to go back to it.
Truth be told, I really didn't need to. Throughout the book the different paranormal terms were defined and made for a much easier read than I was expecting it to be!
I loved t ...more
"In death or life, the connection we had was undeniable and unbreakable"
Got to admit...when I first started the book and saw the 3 pages full of glossary terms, my first reaction was to:
but I decided to pull up my big girl pants, bookmark the glossary, and use it as a reference if I needed to go back to it.
Truth be told, I really didn't need to. Throughout the book the different paranormal terms were defined and made for a much easier read than I was expecting it to be!
I loved t ...more
Jan 12, 2015
Candace
rated it
really liked it
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Fans of Paranormal and Dystopian Romance
*I was provided an ARC of this book through Netgalley.com in exchange for honest feedback.*
Normally, paranormal themes aren't my cup of tea, but every once in a while one comes a long that grabs my attention. This book was one of those intriguing books. I enjoyed every minute of this story. It was original and interesting. Despite the rather depressing alternate world that the characters live in, complete with a variety of monsters and things that go boom in the dark, the story didn't seem gloom ...more
Normally, paranormal themes aren't my cup of tea, but every once in a while one comes a long that grabs my attention. This book was one of those intriguing books. I enjoyed every minute of this story. It was original and interesting. Despite the rather depressing alternate world that the characters live in, complete with a variety of monsters and things that go boom in the dark, the story didn't seem gloom ...more
3 Stars
I would really like to tell something about the PNR elements.. but Im not sure if I even got them right.
But I will try my best.
Its about a girl called Max who can heal others and has also another special ability which I will not reveal. She was held captive by Drake who used her as his personal nurse, you can say. He is also the bad guy.
But she was rescued and is now hiding.
Of course Drake finds out about her special ability and wants her back now. Here comes Jasper into play. He is an ...more
I would really like to tell something about the PNR elements.. but Im not sure if I even got them right.
But I will try my best.
Its about a girl called Max who can heal others and has also another special ability which I will not reveal. She was held captive by Drake who used her as his personal nurse, you can say. He is also the bad guy.
But she was rescued and is now hiding.
Of course Drake finds out about her special ability and wants her back now. Here comes Jasper into play. He is an ...more
When she was ten years old, Max had to watch her mother die and be burned, and was then taken by the murderer. For six long years she was held captive, tortured, and forced to use her powers to heal her captor. Now, four years later, after being rescued by Xamien, her past is catching up to her. She has hidden her ability to heal, scared that others will want to use her for her power, but all her secrets will soon be out in the open.
Six months ago Jasper met Max, and he hasn't forgotten about he ...more
Six months ago Jasper met Max, and he hasn't forgotten about he ...more
RATING: 3 Hearts! :)
I was fortunate enough to Beta read this book. I was blown away! Max is a kickass heroine and Jasper...yeah, he is something else! The details and world building are amazing. I will post a full review once this is released but, in the mean time, add this to your TBR's!
4.5 STARS
So I'm roaming Netgalley and I see this....
First reaction: Ooh, that looks delightfully dark
Second reaction: Nashoda Rose? Hmmm read that last book, liked it but the author could do better with her talent
Last reaction: Erotic Paranormal? Erotic you say? Paranormal you say? SIGN ME UP!!!
So yeah, I was fully on board with this, first book in a series so I expected a whole new world with all the delights I knew this author could bring to to the party...
What I got?
Yeah.. I got my guts ripp ...more
This is a beautifully written book with such emotions and pain that's etched in the past of both the MCs.
Its starts with a prologue of Jasper's life of his torture, his pain, his wrath, his soul tearing agony, end of his innocence.
MAX:
She is a powerful Healer who had been abducted by an ancient hybrid scar as she had the powers of healing him whenever needed. He destroyed her family and abused her for 4 years.
The things is these beings have INK on their bodies and Drake who kidnapped her tried ...more
Its starts with a prologue of Jasper's life of his torture, his pain, his wrath, his soul tearing agony, end of his innocence.
MAX:
She is a powerful Healer who had been abducted by an ancient hybrid scar as she had the powers of healing him whenever needed. He destroyed her family and abused her for 4 years.
The things is these beings have INK on their bodies and Drake who kidnapped her tried ...more
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Nashoda Rose is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thirteen novels, including the Tear Asunder series, the spin-off Unyielding series, and the paranormal Scars of the Wraiths.
She lives outside of Toronto where she enjoys hiking with her Newfoundland dog and riding her horses.
Nashoda is represented by the Trident Media Group.
New Release: Irish Crown
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She lives outside of Toronto where she enjoys hiking with her Newfoundland dog and riding her horses.
Nashoda is represented by the Trident Media Group.
New Release: Irish Crown
Follow Nash here:
http://www.am ...more
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