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Awakenings

(In the Arms of the Law #2)

Kacey Hammell (Goodreads Author)

4.47 · Rating details · 17 ratings · 11 reviews

Author’s Note: Awakenings was previously released with another publisher. It has received minor revisions for reissue.

Also includes a bonus short story

Protection. Adventure. Love.
It's all found within The Arms of the Law...

Detective Alicia Knowles once believed good existed in everyone. But a traumatic experience changed her entire world. Now dangerous and cynical, she mov ...more

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Published February 24th 2016 by Kacey Hammell (first published March 1st 2007)

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Mar 13, 2016 Jenna rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: romance

New to me author...
I enjoyed this book so much. Romance-Suspense, in my opinion, is the best EVER! As soon as I started reading this story I was sucked into a world packed full of action, mystery, and smoking hot sex.
A new police chief shares a past with one of his detectives and a string of crimes bring the two back into each others arms. But will it last?....
Looking forward to the next in the series.

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Nov 25, 2012 Gaele rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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A quickly paced, fast moving book, the emotionally charged story-line starts with a beaten woman and climaxes with another incident with the perpetrator, with lots of action in between. Readers should be warned that although the references that involve abuse and beating are not specific or greatly detailed, the plot essentially rests on one woman’s inability to come to terms with her own loss of faith in humanity after her own traumatic event.

The writing is smooth and tightly interweaves the ac A quickly paced, fast moving book, the emotionally charged story-line starts with a beaten woman and climaxes with another incident with the perpetrator, with lots of action in between. Readers should be warned that although the references that involve abuse and beating are not specific or greatly detailed, the plot essentially rests on one woman’s inability to come to terms with her own loss of faith in humanity after her own traumatic event.

The writing is smooth and tightly interweaves the action with the emotionally charged reactions of the characters, from anger to abject terror, guilt, frustration and feelings of inadequacy. This is not a ‘typical’ cop story – the characters are both well-defined and completely relatable as human beings with fears, concerns and emotions that are affected by what they see on the job. As the second in this In The Arms of The Law series, this book stands alone without great difficulty, as the author has provided background throughout the story, and this helps to fill in the gaps.

The main characters, Alicia and Cole, are engaged in a dance that is rife with insecurities, guilt, longing and the effects of Alicia’s past; although they do manage to overcome these difficulties when they let their all too apparent sexual chemistry take the lead. And there is sex: hot and steamy – this is not a book that is geared to the under 18 crowd. The scenes are graphically written, with an emotional undertone that balances the very steamy action. My only real complaint with the storyline is the all-too tired line used by the hero when the discussion of condoms makes an appearance early in the story. Although, I will give the author a nod for making it a discussion at all: the realistic portrayal of the storyline and characters requires that real world sexual concerns enter the picture; in this day and age that does mean protection for both parties.

Although this was a book that brought forward a series of issues that are all too common in the world we live in, the author has done a wonderful job of displaying an understanding of the emotional impact and damage that happens to all involved: not just victims. I certainly would not hesitate to read other books by this author.

I received an eBook copy from author for review for Full Moon Bites tours. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.
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Nov 19, 2012 Avid Reader Amy's Reviews rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: book-tour, contemporary, suspense, erotica

Review as appears on my blog Amy's Book World:

Awakenings is the second book in this series by this author. In this one we follow Cole and Alicia on their journey to love. Alicia has some demons from the past that still haunt her. First the death of her mother as a young girl and then her kidnapping a year prior. All this adds to her reasoning that she us not meant to be happy. Even though a few years ago she and Cole shared one hot night together. Cole takes things into his own hands when she sl ...more

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Dec 11, 2012 Tee loves Kyle Jacobson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012-must-reads

Awakenings is a great story that has so many components to it. It is the second book in the series and although I did not read the first one it had enough information where I was very comfortable reading ti and not feeling lost.

Alicia is a detective who is trying to solve a case. She has a child who has been kidnapped and a crazy murderer on the lose. But all that takes a back seat to what is really going on in Alicia's life. She had something tragic happen to her and she is hell bent on not let ...more

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Dec 13, 2012 Susan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Kacey pens "Awakenings" a fast paced action romance in a plot that flows smoothly. Be cautioned that there is references to abuse but nothing really graphic.I found her characters to be well developed and relatable to real life with their fears and concerns. A farily quick read that is recommended for those over the age of 18.

This review is based on a complimentary copy which was provided for an honest review.
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Feb 25, 2016 Michelle Roth rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This was just as gut-wrenching as the last installment. Awakenings was action packed and the chemistry between the lead characters is HOT HOT HOT! I am loving this series!!! The author has a way of drawing you into the story and holding you captive until the very end. I couldn't put this down.

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Feb 14, 2016 Liz ~ Liz's Reading Life rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Alicia Knowles went through an ordeal that has changed her and not for the better. And to make matters worse, her new boss is someone from her past. Someone she never expected to see again.

Cole Douglass can't believe he's found the woman that has haunted his dreams, but he can't let his feelings get in the way of him doing his job. Alicia's actions while on duty must be addressed, even if it means facing her wrath.

However the case she's been working, she's unwilling to let go even if she's not ...more

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Feb 20, 2016 Nicole Laverdure rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Sexy, fast paced and full of danger!

If you love suspense, mystery, sexy with plot twists to keep you on the edge of your seat turning pages for hours! Read Awakenings, written by Kacey Hammell. This novella will grab your attention and keep you turning the pages all while trying to figure out who is the killer!

Bruised mentally by a madman, Detective Alicia Knowles, is still struggling with he daily life, as she has become a tormented woman. Her boss, Cole Douglass, is afraid for her! Two years a ...more

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Mar 14, 2016 Laura rated it really liked it · review of another edition

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Being a detective, was everything Alicia ever wanted. She worked hard and had earned it. Then it all changed that one night. Alicia will never forget that night. It’s been burned into her memory. Every time she closes her eyes she sees the man who hurt her. Cole is her new boss and also the man she spent a very hot night with a couple of years ago. Cole never forgot Alicia. She consumed most of his thoughts. The two share another s ...more

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Mar 12, 2016 Nerd Girl Vixen rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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May 29, 2016 Anna Low rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

his is the second book in this series and I received a copy from the author in return for an honest review. I have to admit that the only reason it took me a little longer to read the second book was because I spent most of the day with my daughter and grandson. This was another book I had trouble putting down. This book picks up with Alicia and Cole whom we met in illusions and her struggle to move forward. I love the characters and this book moves along well. I can't wait to see where we go fr ...more

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About Kacey Hammell

Kacey Hammell

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Avid Reader. Romance Author. Redhead…

Canadian-born author Kacey Hammell is definitely a book-a-holic. A romance reader from a young age, she fell in love with happily ever afters. These days, as a multi-published erotic romance author, she enjoys adding a lot of heat, sass, and emotion to the many genres she writes.

Mom of three, Kacey lives her own happily ever after with her perfect hero in Onta ...more