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Beyond #1.5
The Forbidden Life of Alex Moore
Alex’s mission: Kill the hellhounds that have invaded earth and return to his home in the Beyond. But from the start, things go horribly wrong. The hounds are cunning and a human female witnesses their attack—she intervenes and saves Alex’s life. Now he must keep the alluring Lilly alive while fighting his desire for her. When passion flares, Alex risks all to protect her and defend the forbidden life he craves.
The Forbidden Life of Alex Moore - part of the NYT Bestselling Dark and Deadly—Eight Bad Boys of Paranormal Romance box set, is available now.
The Forbidden Life of Alex Moore - part of the NYT Bestselling Dark and Deadly—Eight Bad Boys of Paranormal Romance box set, is available now.
174 pages, Paperback
First published April 12, 2014
About the author
Erin Quinn
44 books244 followersNew York Times Bestselling author Erin Quinn writes romance for the thinking reader. Her books have been called “riveting,” “brilliantly plotted” and “beautifully written” and have won, placed or showed in the Booksellers Best, WILLA Award for Historical fiction, the Orange Rose, Readers Crown, Golden Quill, Best Books, and Award of Excellence. Go to www.erinquinnbooks.com for more information or follow Erin on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ErinQuinnAuthor or twitter @ErinQuinnAuthor
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March 18, 2015
Loving this series :)
January 14, 2015
3.5 stars -This was immediately familiar and after a wee bit of hunting I found where I'd read the story before in an multi-author anthology of paranormal bad boy romances, Dark and Deadly: Eight Bad Boys of Paranormal Romance, here's my review from my first read through.
The Forbidden Life of Alex Moore by Erin Quinn - this story is set in the same world as Quinn's Five Death's of Roxanne Love ... another being from Beyond finds love. This is actually the story that inspired me to buy the anthology (since I really liked Roxanne's book) and while the in the short space the romance is really quick, there is a good sense of an immediate connection as two broken souls - only one of whom is human - are drawn together. There is also a feeling that 'change' is in the air and I now I am really looking forward to Quinn's next story.
The Forbidden Life of Alex Moore by Erin Quinn - this story is set in the same world as Quinn's Five Death's of Roxanne Love ... another being from Beyond finds love. This is actually the story that inspired me to buy the anthology (since I really liked Roxanne's book) and while the in the short space the romance is really quick, there is a good sense of an immediate connection as two broken souls - only one of whom is human - are drawn together. There is also a feeling that 'change' is in the air and I now I am really looking forward to Quinn's next story.
May 12, 2014
This one was a pretty short novella, but it still packed enough punch to get me interested in the series. Alex and Lilly were interesting enough for me, but I totally admit, it was the hellhounds and the dogs in the novella that totally won me over. Love how things change and that is the theme in which, I believe, that the series will revolve. I'm not entirely sure where the novella lies in the series, but the excerpt for the first full book in the series is book one, The Five Deaths of Roxanne Love and in the back it is listed as book 2. I'm guessing #1.5? :) I give this one a 4 and was totally won over by a hellhound, a great dane and a little pomeranian. :)
July 25, 2015
This is not part of the 'Beyond' series so much as set in the same world. I do hope we hear more from Alex, Lily, and Jackson on down the line of this series. This time, Alex is not a reaper, but a soldier sent on a mission from the 'Beyond'; sent to kill a pack of Hellhounds released to earth in the first book of this series. Lilly and her dogs, especially Belle, help him in his mission. This ss hinted at some of the evolving of the series coming down the line.
Short, sweet, and mostly satisfying; except that I wanted a little something about the Love siblings. I know I'm firmly hooked on this series.
Short, sweet, and mostly satisfying; except that I wanted a little something about the Love siblings. I know I'm firmly hooked on this series.
August 5, 2015
I'll ignore the romance in this shorty because insta-love. Bleh! I prefer the dog-hellhound romance better. The paranormal aspect is great though.
October 11, 2018
An entertaining short story set in the world of Beyond Series. I enjoyed the first book The Five Deaths of Roxanne Love and wanted more. At first I was bummed because it was not about the Love siblings. I think Erin Quinn did a good job of bringing two lonesome souls together within the short pages of novella. I wanted a bit more background story of Alex Moore. He wasn't a reaper, as I first thought but a soldier in the army of Beyond. I wanted to know more about Beyond. The concept of evolution is interesting, if the series is going to head that way. Can't wait to read what is in store for the rest of the Love family.
May 8, 2019
Pretty good, interesting plot line and twists, would likely read more...
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January 28, 2026Part of the "Dark and Deadly" box set.
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March 20, 2017part of dark and deadly *8book series
May 29, 2014
~ 2.5 Stars ~
The Forbidden Life of Alex Moore: This is my first experience with Erin Quinn. I’m not really sure about this one. After some research I found out that this is or seems to be the prequel or maybe in-between The Five Deaths of Roxanne Love and The Three Fates of Ryan Love in the Beyond series. The novella is not really clear on where it stands.
This is a short novella about change/evolution. Alex and Lilly were ok, but the thing that kept me reading was the hellhounds and dogs, they made the story interesting. We do have a little action and some love making. I did not feel the connection between Alex and Lilly and they hoped into bed way to fast for my liking. I also had trouble following the world. I was unsure as to what the characters where human/alien/something else. I eventually got it, but would have liked more development in characters and the world.
The Forbidden Life of Alex Moore is part of the Dark and Deadly box set. It was an ok read. It did not entice me to pick up the series.
The Forbidden Life of Alex Moore: This is my first experience with Erin Quinn. I’m not really sure about this one. After some research I found out that this is or seems to be the prequel or maybe in-between The Five Deaths of Roxanne Love and The Three Fates of Ryan Love in the Beyond series. The novella is not really clear on where it stands.
This is a short novella about change/evolution. Alex and Lilly were ok, but the thing that kept me reading was the hellhounds and dogs, they made the story interesting. We do have a little action and some love making. I did not feel the connection between Alex and Lilly and they hoped into bed way to fast for my liking. I also had trouble following the world. I was unsure as to what the characters where human/alien/something else. I eventually got it, but would have liked more development in characters and the world.
The Forbidden Life of Alex Moore is part of the Dark and Deadly box set. It was an ok read. It did not entice me to pick up the series.
February 5, 2017
This novella was originally in the box set Dark and Deadly: Eight Bad Boys of Paranormal Romance
This story definitely has potential, but really, it was missing something. Either it needed more world-building, or more clarity on the hero. Basically, he comes from his world to hunt hellhounds, but he knows it's a suicide mission, as his people rarely come back? <--I guess, this is where it was a little confusing. Plus it was his first time hunting hellhounds, and I don't know. It just needed more.
I'm beginning to see that I feel that way about this author every time. That her books are almost. Almost amazing, Almost intriguing characters, Almost compelling. But I see a pattern of plotholes and not explaining very well. It's a shame since her stories have interesting concepts and the world-building is good.
I may have to give up on her :/
I get invested in the book, and then mad that there isn't more.
This story definitely has potential, but really, it was missing something. Either it needed more world-building, or more clarity on the hero. Basically, he comes from his world to hunt hellhounds, but he knows it's a suicide mission, as his people rarely come back? <--I guess, this is where it was a little confusing. Plus it was his first time hunting hellhounds, and I don't know. It just needed more.
I'm beginning to see that I feel that way about this author every time. That her books are almost. Almost amazing, Almost intriguing characters, Almost compelling. But I see a pattern of plotholes and not explaining very well. It's a shame since her stories have interesting concepts and the world-building is good.
I may have to give up on her :/
I get invested in the book, and then mad that there isn't more.
July 5, 2014
I didn't quite know what to expect from this book when I picked it up, but I really enjoyed it. The Beyond sounds like a pretty craptastic place to live and I totally understand why those who can are jumping ship to earth.
Alex might come from a place that sucks the joy right out of you (totally seems that way, anyway), but Lilly's life isn't easy, either. She lost her sister not long after finding her and she's adrift now. When she helps Alex, she doesn't know what she's getting into, but she can't walk away. It helps that he's smokin' hot and can possibly give her some answers to the weirdness going on around her.
I kinda liked the hellhounds. Not all of them, but a few of them had their moments. Between Alex and the hellhounds, there's a lot of exploration about the capacity to change and daring to want something that seems out of reach.
Enjoyable enough I'm eyeballing the others in the series now. Good stuff, man. Good stuff.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
Alex might come from a place that sucks the joy right out of you (totally seems that way, anyway), but Lilly's life isn't easy, either. She lost her sister not long after finding her and she's adrift now. When she helps Alex, she doesn't know what she's getting into, but she can't walk away. It helps that he's smokin' hot and can possibly give her some answers to the weirdness going on around her.
I kinda liked the hellhounds. Not all of them, but a few of them had their moments. Between Alex and the hellhounds, there's a lot of exploration about the capacity to change and daring to want something that seems out of reach.
Enjoyable enough I'm eyeballing the others in the series now. Good stuff, man. Good stuff.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
September 4, 2015
First attempt at this series and I'm definitely curious. I should have started with Beyond #1 but where is the fun in that?
Anyway this short read is about a human named Lilly Winslow who meets and falls in love with a Reaper named Alex Moore. As paranormal / urban-fantasies go, their budding romance is founded in the violence and chaos of a Good vs Evil battle. Except the truths as they both know it becomes a little haywire thanks to a Great Dane named, Belle.
Though I may not have placed this book in my "Cliffhanger" category I do believe I should warn potential readers that it would indeed be wise to invest in the follow up. As a novella, or .5 reads go, it's pretty decent. There's enough world building to make you respect it and that dash of potential doom to ignite the inner adventurer.
I for one want to hold out for what I hope will be a good old fashion show down between Heaven and Hell. The only thing that may hold the balance is the beings from the mysterious Beyond who must wage the war on Earth.
Anyway this short read is about a human named Lilly Winslow who meets and falls in love with a Reaper named Alex Moore. As paranormal / urban-fantasies go, their budding romance is founded in the violence and chaos of a Good vs Evil battle. Except the truths as they both know it becomes a little haywire thanks to a Great Dane named, Belle.
Though I may not have placed this book in my "Cliffhanger" category I do believe I should warn potential readers that it would indeed be wise to invest in the follow up. As a novella, or .5 reads go, it's pretty decent. There's enough world building to make you respect it and that dash of potential doom to ignite the inner adventurer.
I for one want to hold out for what I hope will be a good old fashion show down between Heaven and Hell. The only thing that may hold the balance is the beings from the mysterious Beyond who must wage the war on Earth.
June 20, 2014
I really enjoyed this one. While it was short it presented enough of the world for me to understand what was happening and it also presented enough to make want to pick up the other full novels in this world.
Lily lives alone with 5 dogs her sister left her after she died. Alex is sent to earth to kill the hellhounds that should be here.
When the two meet atraccion flows, but the are many reasons Alex shouldn't give in.
This is a great story about good and evil. About how different the realms in earth can be and how everything can evolve.
To be honest, what I liked the most about this story is the great dane and her hellhound... those dogs stole the spotlight!
Lily lives alone with 5 dogs her sister left her after she died. Alex is sent to earth to kill the hellhounds that should be here.
When the two meet atraccion flows, but the are many reasons Alex shouldn't give in.
This is a great story about good and evil. About how different the realms in earth can be and how everything can evolve.
To be honest, what I liked the most about this story is the great dane and her hellhound... those dogs stole the spotlight!
June 13, 2014
This was a wonderful short story about the complex relationships between good and evil and how much one's perceptions change things. For example an individual who believes that all hellhound's are evil will probably not find a friendly one, what with trying to kill them. However if you happen to be of their species, sort of, and trying to relate to them you might have better luck. Canine and human romances find a home in this quick, interesting tale.
June 19, 2015
I read this as a part of the Dark and Deadly box set collection.
2.5 stars
Even though I discovered that this was a novella I just felt there could have been more depth without making it a full story. The world building was there and the premise was set but the execution just felt a little off. This felt too rushed in places and 'convenient'. Still could be a good series to check out, so maybe I will at another time.
2.5 stars
Even though I discovered that this was a novella I just felt there could have been more depth without making it a full story. The world building was there and the premise was set but the execution just felt a little off. This felt too rushed in places and 'convenient'. Still could be a good series to check out, so maybe I will at another time.
April 15, 2016
Who would have thought that a story the featured hellhounds would be such an inspiring romance? This story was a very pleasant surprise for me. The action was breathtaking. The characters intriguing. Interesting twists. The ending . . . *sigh*
I haven't yet read any of the rest of this series - this stands well alone - but, if this is an example I will be checking it out in more detail.
I haven't yet read any of the rest of this series - this stands well alone - but, if this is an example I will be checking it out in more detail.
August 14, 2014
I read this as part of the Dark and Deadly box set and enjoyed it a lot.
While a fairly short read the characters and story were both well developed.
Alex and Lilly were great and the dogs and hellhounds were awesome too.
All in all a very good read :)
While a fairly short read the characters and story were both well developed.
Alex and Lilly were great and the dogs and hellhounds were awesome too.
All in all a very good read :)
November 3, 2015
An interesting multi-verse world. Hunters come from "Beyond" to track and kill hellhounds. Alex comes and finds Lilly and her dog Belle who tame both him and some of the hellhounds he's been sent to destroy.
July 4, 2014
Surprisingly pleasant number of dogs.
August 19, 2014
a nice short read.
September 1, 2014
A nice novella that introduces a strange world of hellhounds, hunters, & change.
September 14, 2014
I was thrilled to find this as part of the Dark and Deadly anthology!
My only "complaint" is that it was a novella.
I wasn't ready for it to be over!
My only "complaint" is that it was a novella.
I wasn't ready for it to be over!
November 16, 2014
3 1/2 stars
December 3, 2015
Good read
Good read but short. Would have liked the story to continue. I really liked the characters as well as the scenario.
Good read but short. Would have liked the story to continue. I really liked the characters as well as the scenario.
November 15, 2016
Very well written and sweetly romantic novella. This is the first of Erin Quinn's work that I have read, and I'm definitely going to read more from this author!
June 3, 2014
A cute short story.
June 4, 2014
This was part of a boxed set. It was ok. I read it to get to the next story.
August 6, 2014
I read this in the anthology. I loved it. I then bought the 5 Deaths of Roxanne Love. No regrets
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