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Hell Yeah! Universe
Until There Was You
Lola’s life is filled with mysteries. Why did her parents abandon her as a baby? What's behind the baffling blackouts she suffers and the frightening images she creates while she's out? Who is the strange woman claiming to hold the answers - and why does she say Lola has a life or death mission to perform?
Morgan has a few mysteries of his own. What was his father going to give him on the day he died, the gift he said would change Morgan's life? Who is this bewitching woman who passes out upon meeting him and creates pictures of his past and future?
And was she really sent to save his life or is she in need of psychiatric help?
All they both know is that from the moment they meet a bond is formed and it is stronger and more passionate than anything either has ever known. And that fate has brought them together for a very important reason.
If only they knew what it was...
Morgan has a few mysteries of his own. What was his father going to give him on the day he died, the gift he said would change Morgan's life? Who is this bewitching woman who passes out upon meeting him and creates pictures of his past and future?
And was she really sent to save his life or is she in need of psychiatric help?
All they both know is that from the moment they meet a bond is formed and it is stronger and more passionate than anything either has ever known. And that fate has brought them together for a very important reason.
If only they knew what it was...
102 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 9, 2016
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Ciana Stone
135 books257 followersCiana Stone has been reading since the age of three, and wrote her first story at age five. Since then she enjoyed writing as a solitary form of entertainment, before coming out of the closet to share her stories with others. She holds several post graduate degrees and has often been referred to as a professional student. Her latest fields of interest are quantum mechanics and Taoism. When she is not writing (or studying) she enjoys painting (canvas, not walls), sculpting, running, hiking and yoga. She lives with her longtime lover in several locations in the United States.
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August 18, 2016
Hotness Rating 3 out of 5
This is not your average paranormal read. Set in Sable Hunter's Hell Yeah! Kindle World series Until There Was You gives an exciting short read packed with intrigue, danger, loss and love. From the very beginning this story had me hooked.
Lola has the gift of sight. This has never seemed like much of a gift to Lola until the day she gets a visit from Eulalia from another realm. Eulalia explains to Lola that her gift is going to help her save somebody and she'll know who it is when the time is right.
Morgan has so much pain from his past it would drown a lesser man. Losing his father on his birthday is bad enough, but to have witnessed it firsthand and having his mother tell him that his dad wouldn't have died had he not been taking Morgan somewhere for his birthday was even worse. His whole life he's been plagued with guilt and even worse he hears voices that assault him at every turn telling him something. Something that he just can't seem to grasp.
Lola knows the minute she meets Morgan that he is the one. He's not only the man that she's been tasked with saving, but he's a man that twists her up inside and makes her feel things that she hasn't felt in far too long if ever. I loved it when this couple came together. This being a short story there wasn't a slow burn. They met, they paired up and they fell in love. And it was fantastic.
This book was generously provided to me in exchange for my honest review.
This is not your average paranormal read. Set in Sable Hunter's Hell Yeah! Kindle World series Until There Was You gives an exciting short read packed with intrigue, danger, loss and love. From the very beginning this story had me hooked.
Lola has the gift of sight. This has never seemed like much of a gift to Lola until the day she gets a visit from Eulalia from another realm. Eulalia explains to Lola that her gift is going to help her save somebody and she'll know who it is when the time is right.
Morgan has so much pain from his past it would drown a lesser man. Losing his father on his birthday is bad enough, but to have witnessed it firsthand and having his mother tell him that his dad wouldn't have died had he not been taking Morgan somewhere for his birthday was even worse. His whole life he's been plagued with guilt and even worse he hears voices that assault him at every turn telling him something. Something that he just can't seem to grasp.
Lola knows the minute she meets Morgan that he is the one. He's not only the man that she's been tasked with saving, but he's a man that twists her up inside and makes her feel things that she hasn't felt in far too long if ever. I loved it when this couple came together. This being a short story there wasn't a slow burn. They met, they paired up and they fell in love. And it was fantastic.
This book was generously provided to me in exchange for my honest review.
June 2, 2019
Until There Was You is a quick and easy read.
This novel is really different from the other romance stories I’d read. I love the idea of Ciana of coming with a group of females that is bound to change the world and our main character, Lola, is part of it. These women also possessed an ability that will help them do their mission of protecting someone.
It is exciting to read, especially when you know how fate will make Morgan and Lola meet. The plot and the characters are good and well-written, but that only makes me off reading this is one of my pet peeves on books – the insta-love.
Overall, this is recommended for those who are looking for a romance story that has a lovely twist. This book is not for younger readers as it has some sex scenes that are not suitable for them to read.
Disclaimer: I received a reader copy from the author via her newsletter.
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This novel is really different from the other romance stories I’d read. I love the idea of Ciana of coming with a group of females that is bound to change the world and our main character, Lola, is part of it. These women also possessed an ability that will help them do their mission of protecting someone.
It is exciting to read, especially when you know how fate will make Morgan and Lola meet. The plot and the characters are good and well-written, but that only makes me off reading this is one of my pet peeves on books – the insta-love.
Overall, this is recommended for those who are looking for a romance story that has a lovely twist. This book is not for younger readers as it has some sex scenes that are not suitable for them to read.
Disclaimer: I received a reader copy from the author via her newsletter.
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August 12, 2016
This is a interesting and intriguing book to read and I really enjoyed reading it. The story covers Lola an artist is one minute walking out of her office and the next is in another realm, speaking to Eulalia Fanchon and finding out that she is chosen to save a person. Morgan a photographer has been plagued by voices since his fathers death. He meets Lola and comes to realize that the voices go away when she is with him. What you will find in this story is drama, suspense, intrigue, another realm, chosen, memories, sense of guilt, invitation from a friend (Kelly) to go out, Jt's, Morgan and Chris there, Kelly and Lola arrive, meeting them, Morgan seeing Lola, Lola seeing images and fainting, she has idolized Morgan for years, realizes he must be protected, has one of his photos on wall, talking, similar tastes, home, Lola once more traveling to realm, Morgan at home, voices return whispering, Lola in trance, images on computer a nightmare, Morgan going for run, twisting ankle, a woman (Nanetta) stopping and helping, taking him home, knock on door, a card, help with voices, Lola visiting Nanetta, car trouble, knocking on a dark house's door, Morgans house, inside, laptop, thumbnails of recent work, looking at her, coffee, so sorry for you pain, telling Lola what happened to his father,, fainting, she saw it, showing imagine on phone, Morgan angry, shouting, woman he dreams about, fate, does not know who her mother is, voices silent with Lola, lust, hunger deep inside, bedroom, kissing and undressing, a knock, Dan at door, wants Morgan to shoot political function, wont go without Lola, happy, voices quiet, on plane, apartment, intimacy, in Washington over 3mths, Lola good eye for shots, at function, candidate speaking, camera, window, man with gun, Morgan saving candidate, Lola at home, copy photos from his memory card to hers, Morgan finally home, FBI, want memory cards, Morgan wants answers, Lola explaining, phone call, FBI agents are dead, memory cards are gone, shooting through window, Lola chanting stop, time freezes, trying to leave doors will not open, ordering couch, couch arriving, man with a gun, slamming case on his head, raising gun again, diving in front of Morgan, blackness, another realm, explanations, seeing the future, time to go back, Morgan holding Lola, gunman on floor, police, questions and statements, being honored for catching would be assassin, home, going to Nanette, wants to marry Lola, wait, a gift, tears, acceptance and love, there is erotic scenes. The story-line and plot of the story is well thought out and written, the pace is steady and not rushed. The characters have personality with emotional feelings of fears, needs and desires. I would recommend this book to fans that like to read a well written romance with a happy ending.
August 11, 2016
Interesting and lovely paranormal romance set in Sable Hunter’s Hell Yeah Kindle World series. I have not read any books from that series, so I did not have any background or world building to rely upon.
Lola has paranormal gifts that she does not understand, let alone know how to control. She ends up in a parallel world where she meets Eulalia who seems to be a mentor, but who does not give Lola many details. However, she does ensure Lola that her special abilities are a gift, not an affliction. She tell Lola that her job is to protect a “Target”, but not who that was; all would be revealed in time.
On his twelfth birthday, Morgan and his dad were on the way to pick up his birthday present. His dad assured him, that the present would change his life forever. Tragically, his dad died while attempting to save a women and child trying to escape a car accident. Morgan’s life was changed forever by the loss of his father, not by the present that Morgan never received.
From there the story really gets going with several crossed paths, friendships, successes, tragedies and romance. Revealing any more of the story will take away from the surprises and enjoyment of watching it all unfold.
Good news, this is a complete story, no cliffhangers! Another great read from Ciana Stone, I highly recommend her books. They always have interesting twists and are full stories for very reasonable prices.
I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 11, 2016
Interesting and lovely paranormal romance set in Sable Hunter’s Hell Yeah Kindle World series. I have not read any books from that series, so I did not have any background or world building to rely upon.
Lola has paranormal gifts that she does not understand, let alone know how to control. She ends up in a parallel world where she meets Eulalia who seems to be a mentor, but who does not give Lola many details. However, she does ensure Lola that her special abilities are a gift, not an affliction. She tell Lola that her job is to protect a “Target”, but not who that was; all would be revealed in time.
On his twelfth birthday, Morgan and his dad were on the way to pick up his birthday present. His dad assured him, that the present would change his life forever. Tragically, his dad died while attempting to save a women and child trying to escape a car accident. Morgan’s life was changed forever by the loss of his father, not by the present that Morgan never received.
From there the story really gets going with several crossed paths, friendships, successes, tragedies and romance. Revealing any more of the story will take away from the surprises and enjoyment of watching it all unfold.
Good news, this is a complete story, no cliffhangers! Another great read from Ciana Stone, I highly recommend her books. They always have interesting twists and are full stories for very reasonable prices.
I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 31, 2016
This story has a paranormal element that I loved and hope we see more of. :)
It’s about Lola and Morgan, both had traumatic events in their early years that have shaped them as they are in adult life. Each though knows there is something missing and they need to connect with that at some stage in their lives.
In Lola’s case, she discovers she comes from a paranormal element. One of a group of a special Sisterhood. :) As she slowly learns about her past and how this shapes her future, and how this involves Morgan.
Morgan’s past is equally sad and he too has to learn from that and after meeting Lola, their lives become entwined as they follow the path to their own HEA. But… :) there is much to learn and understand, for each, as they fall in love and grow from what they learn.
As you read the story unfolds; you semi guess their connection. It’s well written and keeps you snared until the end. :) It’s emotional as well as it leads you to their happy ending.
As I said above, I LOVED this new book by Ciana Stone; loving the paranormal element that I hope we get to see more of? Again I was very lucky to receive a copy for an open and honest review. Thank you and can’t wait for the next great read. :)
It’s about Lola and Morgan, both had traumatic events in their early years that have shaped them as they are in adult life. Each though knows there is something missing and they need to connect with that at some stage in their lives.
In Lola’s case, she discovers she comes from a paranormal element. One of a group of a special Sisterhood. :) As she slowly learns about her past and how this shapes her future, and how this involves Morgan.
Morgan’s past is equally sad and he too has to learn from that and after meeting Lola, their lives become entwined as they follow the path to their own HEA. But… :) there is much to learn and understand, for each, as they fall in love and grow from what they learn.
As you read the story unfolds; you semi guess their connection. It’s well written and keeps you snared until the end. :) It’s emotional as well as it leads you to their happy ending.
As I said above, I LOVED this new book by Ciana Stone; loving the paranormal element that I hope we get to see more of? Again I was very lucky to receive a copy for an open and honest review. Thank you and can’t wait for the next great read. :)
August 11, 2016
Until There Was You by Ciana Stone, part of Sable Hunter’s Hell Yeah Kindle World’s Series, is a great read. From the beginning, the story grabbed me and drew me in. Ms. Stone has a true talent in setting a scene, as I felt like I was transported to the beautiful land beyond the veil. The plot was original and very interesting. I love the idea of mankind’s destiny being guided by a secret sisterhood of women. The heroine, Lola, is strong yet sensitive. Her disbelief of her circumstances adds realism to the story, especially in the flow of her decision to go along on this fantastical journey. Morgan makes a great hero, having suffered such loss earlier in life. His and Lola’s pasts and futures are interwoven quite inventively. This book is full of action, adventure, and magic. The story is well paced, not rushed and concludes in a timely manner. This a great escape read, but be prepared to finish it once you start, as it kept me up reading until I finished it.
All in all, Until There Was You is a great read, and I highly recommend it.
I received an ARC of this title for an honest review.
All in all, Until There Was You is a great read, and I highly recommend it.
I received an ARC of this title for an honest review.
August 9, 2016
It had been a couple of years since I have read any in the series but this author I do know is never a disappointment. Since a minute of time had passed I do not recall if it had a touch of magic or say paranormal but no matter this one does and fits right in with a series titled Hell Yeah in it. I found thanks to the female Lola that she had my interest picked right away because I was in wonderment on the direction she was headed in. Then in pops or should say she is popped before Eulalia who will explain a bit to her but tell her what is needed. Excitement really begins to form when she meets Morgan with not your every day things occurring when two people meet. They trigger separate things in each other. This one is just plain different when it comes to story and all that occurs. There is tender romance in here but there is also mysterious that has a bit different telling of things that happened with what will happen.
September 26, 2016
I have read a few of Ciana Stone's books and I have enjoyed each and every one. Until There Was You is no exception. This book is about Lola and Morgan. Lola is an orphan that has a bit of mystery surrounding her. She has visions with a guiding voice that tells her that she is destined for more in her life. All Lola wants to know is "Why me?". Morgan has a few mysteries of his own. He was told at a young age that he would be receiving a great gift. However, he doesn't believe that that gift will ever come because the person that promised it died when he was a young boy. A chance meeting brings Morgan and Lola together and when they meet MAGIC happens.
The characters are strong and easy to like. Individually they are good, but together they are great. The bond that they form is effortless. A good feel good story that makes you want to believe the "what if" and whether or not Fate really plays a hand in everything.
The characters are strong and easy to like. Individually they are good, but together they are great. The bond that they form is effortless. A good feel good story that makes you want to believe the "what if" and whether or not Fate really plays a hand in everything.
August 1, 2016
ARC copy for honest review with no compensation. Great addition to Hell Yeah! (Kindle World series).
Lola, who has the gift of sight and doesn't understand what that entails and who the mystery man is in her dreams and what this all means in her life.
Morgan over the last 15 plus years since his father died he tries to understand what his father meant on his 12th birthday that would change his life forever. He hears voices in his head and has dreams of a mysterious woman and thinks he is sometimes going insane but something always brings him back to the real world.
When these two meet instead of questions being answered more are being created and they must work together in this journey to find all the answers BUT.....will they find the answers that destiny has in mind for them or will they be destined to lead separate lives????
Lola, who has the gift of sight and doesn't understand what that entails and who the mystery man is in her dreams and what this all means in her life.
Morgan over the last 15 plus years since his father died he tries to understand what his father meant on his 12th birthday that would change his life forever. He hears voices in his head and has dreams of a mysterious woman and thinks he is sometimes going insane but something always brings him back to the real world.
When these two meet instead of questions being answered more are being created and they must work together in this journey to find all the answers BUT.....will they find the answers that destiny has in mind for them or will they be destined to lead separate lives????
August 20, 2016
Great Novella!!
Do you believe in fate??
Well I do and you will to after reading this book.
It's a bit in the paranormal side but the message is there.
Everything happens for a reason. We were all put in this earth for a reason and for someone. That is fate.
When Lola was made an orphan one day in June little did she know that the person that has come to her rescue had a son named Morgan.
Morgan's father had died rescuing a woman and her child from an accident in the road to his special birthday gift.
He didn't make it and neither did the woman but the baby miraculously did and so did Morgan.
A few years later brings the to children back together in a fierce love affair!!
Ahhhh so sweet!!
Do you believe in fate??
Well I do and you will to after reading this book.
It's a bit in the paranormal side but the message is there.
Everything happens for a reason. We were all put in this earth for a reason and for someone. That is fate.
When Lola was made an orphan one day in June little did she know that the person that has come to her rescue had a son named Morgan.
Morgan's father had died rescuing a woman and her child from an accident in the road to his special birthday gift.
He didn't make it and neither did the woman but the baby miraculously did and so did Morgan.
A few years later brings the to children back together in a fierce love affair!!
Ahhhh so sweet!!
September 21, 2016
Until There Was You was absolutely fantastic! I could not put this book down. It tells the story of soul mates finding each other through time, unbeatable odds, and dreams. I loved reading this book. It's filled with adventure, and heart warming romance. Ciana Stone is a fantastic author and this book is a must read.
Lola has been blessed with the ability to see visions of the future. She has been told that her ability was given to her so that she could protect one man. This is her goal but if she fails and he dies, she dies as well.
Morgan has been hearing voices since he was young. He is driven mad by them and can't do anything to make them stop. One day he meets a woman, Lola, and they are silent. When strange occurrences start to happen, he knows fate is at work in their lives.
Lola has been blessed with the ability to see visions of the future. She has been told that her ability was given to her so that she could protect one man. This is her goal but if she fails and he dies, she dies as well.
Morgan has been hearing voices since he was young. He is driven mad by them and can't do anything to make them stop. One day he meets a woman, Lola, and they are silent. When strange occurrences start to happen, he knows fate is at work in their lives.
August 16, 2016
Hell Yeah!: Until There Was You by Ciana Stone
Reviewed by Isha Coleman for Candid Book Reviews
I'm not into stories bordering on the supernatural. The reason being authors have a tendency to get carried away with the strange and not deliver on the story. Until There Was You was a complicated story to sort through. Lots of haunting questions to answer but the aura of mystery was needed to keep Lola and Morgan's journey from coming across as generic. I tried something different and Ciana Stone kept the surprises coming, the pieces hidden and the wonder flowing until the bitter end. 3.5 stars.
October 12, 2016
I can sum this story up in one word...Wonderful! At first I wasn't sure of what was happening in the story, then before I knew it the story took off and it was an exciting rush to the final page! Lola has special powers and a unique destiny. Morgan is a photographer that sees the world in his own remarkable way, and he may just be in need of saving. For me this story had everything I was looking for, action, loss, destiny, a bit of paranormal, a passion filled love story and fantastic writing. The characters, settings and the story line are unique and exciting. I would absolutely recommend this book.
Received a copy for an honest review.
Received a copy for an honest review.
September 1, 2016
Let me just start by saying that I haven't read any of the rest of this series. That said, I have read almost everything done by Ciana Stone and I really like everything thus far. Untile There Was You did not disappoint. It is an interesting premise with all of the aspects that I have learned to expect from Ciana. I would be interested in knowing how this book fits in with the rest of the series, but other than that, the entire story is gold. I would say that can be a standalone, though there is every chance that I missed a lot, having not read the rest of the series. Overall, I really enjoyed it. Another success from Ciana Stone!
August 7, 2016
The book started out very slowly for me. I found myself thinking about other things instead of what I was reading...so I put the book aside for a couple of days. Wow! When I started to read it again, it was amazing. Ciana Stone weaves a wonderful tale of things both seen and unseen. The characters move in and out of this magical tapestry of life and death--or maybe not--and love. Lola and Morgan work their way into your heart. If you're into paranormal romance, Until There Was You should be on your reading list. (I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
August 13, 2016
WOW! This book starts out with the unbelievable and then when Lola finally meets Morgan and they both know each other but have never actually met until this very moment in a restaurant it is exciting and continues on that coarse through the book as Morgan and Lola learn something new about her that she doesn't even know about herself as strange as it is their love is still more powerful than the trouble they find themselves in. Page turner from beginning to end. I was given a copy for an honest review.
August 6, 2016
Amazing amazing amazing. Ciana has done it again.. This was amazing.. There was so much heat and sexyness in it. It did start a little bit slow but I knew it would pick up so I kept going and fell head over heels in love . The characters were fun and interesting.. They had chemistry and mystery. They are amazing. The writing was awesome. It made me feel like I was there with them. I love Ciana's work and am so glad I got to review it
September 3, 2016
OMG.....I loved this book. A well written story. The extended McCoy family shows up. That will be the only hint I will give you. This one is worth your time and effort. This one was a quick easy read. I encourage each of you to go right now and get this book. I haven't read that many books by Ciana Stone but I will be reading more. I have been really pleased with the Hell Yeah Kindle world, all of the authors have done a fabulous job.
August 12, 2016
I recieved an ARC in return for an honest review.
Oh wow! I could not put this book down! It's the story of Lola and Morgan and how fate, desire and a pinch of meddling by the sisterhood can change the course of destiny. I really loved this novella and can't wait to read more of Ciana Stones work!
Oh wow! I could not put this book down! It's the story of Lola and Morgan and how fate, desire and a pinch of meddling by the sisterhood can change the course of destiny. I really loved this novella and can't wait to read more of Ciana Stones work!
August 14, 2016
Can true love silence the demons???
Lola and Morgan's love story is one of destiny. This whirlwind romance is filled with desire, admiration, promising futures, action, mystery, and love.
Happy reading : )
Lola and Morgan's love story is one of destiny. This whirlwind romance is filled with desire, admiration, promising futures, action, mystery, and love.
Happy reading : )
August 28, 2016
Photography
Lola and Morgan were brought together since time began or so it seems. When Morgan first met her his life took on a new meaning. His demons seemed to vanish if she was near. Lola knew her purpose in life was him. A great political story with intrigue and love.
Lola and Morgan were brought together since time began or so it seems. When Morgan first met her his life took on a new meaning. His demons seemed to vanish if she was near. Lola knew her purpose in life was him. A great political story with intrigue and love.
December 9, 2016
Excellent love story!
This story grabbed me right from the cover! I knew that I just had to read it! Such a romantic tale with a big twist! You won't be bored!
I highly recommend this romantic paranormal story!
This story grabbed me right from the cover! I knew that I just had to read it! Such a romantic tale with a big twist! You won't be bored!
I highly recommend this romantic paranormal story!
July 27, 2016
I enjoyed reading this story of Morgan and Lola finding each other through time and space, a story of the power of love between two soul mates.I was given this book in return for an honest review.
July 26, 2018
From the first page there was Heat and passion and I could tell the author poured their heart into this story. So beautiful and sweet. I loved this entire story (even the sad parts).
August 16, 2016
Got this in exchange for an honest review. And I'm not sure what to really think...this was a very different book for me. I prefer some of the authors other books.
August 17, 2016
Great story
Mystery and amazing things happen in this story, but the best of them is that two people find their soulmate.
Mystery and amazing things happen in this story, but the best of them is that two people find their soulmate.
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