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The Chosen
Daniel "Morgue" Morgan hunts demons. And likes it--until the day Madigan Carter cuts through his life like a blade of sunshine. She is everything he isn't, and for the first time in his life, he questions his calling when it means he will be forced to turn Madigan into a killer. Just like him.Madigan doesn't believe in demons until the day she fends one off with her Louis Vuitton bag. She doesn't want to be an Expeller, and she really doesn't want to be trained by the most aggravating--and sexy--man she has ever met. When the Expeller instincts, and the unnatural hungers that go with them, threaten to overwhelm her humanity, will her connection to her mentor be enough save both their souls?
- GenresRomanceParanormal
71 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 18, 2007
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Gwen Hayes
35 books1,280 followersGwen Hayes (that’s me) lives in the Pacific Northwest with her real life hero and a pack of wild beasts (two of whom she gave birth to).
She is a reader, writer, and lover of pop culture (which, other than yogurt, is the only culture she gets).
Gwen also edits kissing books.
She is a reader, writer, and lover of pop culture (which, other than yogurt, is the only culture she gets).
Gwen also edits kissing books.
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August 7, 2025
I went into this story pretty much blind. I’d picked it up a long time ago and it had languished on my massive TBR until recently as it fit a reading challenge I’m doing.
Demon hunters, a side serving of romantic interest, paranormal themes, that’s about all I knew. So I was pleasantly surprised at how easy the writing was to read. The pages flew past, the story moving at a good pace. Drip feeding snippets of information to give the reader a fuller picture as the story galloped along.
Characters in this are fairly light on, the length of the story really doesn’t allow much more than some basic development. It’s not a bad thing, but they would be far more interesting for a bit more development.
Little is given to the reader outside of immediately applicable history or world-building. Again, this is probably due to the shorter page count. It did leave me wanting to explore more of this world, but as this appears to be a stand alone story, perhaps not a chance I will get.
The romance element was at once too much and just right. There’s a very strong stench of Insta-love. The timeframe in the book spans about a week. Characters go from strangers to professing undying love too fast, and it smacks of cheap and nasty.
On the other hand, some of the smouldering looks and tasty flirting was sizzlingly hot and despite my annoyance at the fade to black, was surprisingly good.
I enjoyed the story, Insta-love aside, liked the characters (particularly Red/Bridget) and would very much enjoy reading more about them.
Demon hunters, a side serving of romantic interest, paranormal themes, that’s about all I knew. So I was pleasantly surprised at how easy the writing was to read. The pages flew past, the story moving at a good pace. Drip feeding snippets of information to give the reader a fuller picture as the story galloped along.
Characters in this are fairly light on, the length of the story really doesn’t allow much more than some basic development. It’s not a bad thing, but they would be far more interesting for a bit more development.
Little is given to the reader outside of immediately applicable history or world-building. Again, this is probably due to the shorter page count. It did leave me wanting to explore more of this world, but as this appears to be a stand alone story, perhaps not a chance I will get.
The romance element was at once too much and just right. There’s a very strong stench of Insta-love. The timeframe in the book spans about a week. Characters go from strangers to professing undying love too fast, and it smacks of cheap and nasty.
On the other hand, some of the smouldering looks and tasty flirting was sizzlingly hot and despite my annoyance at the fade to black, was surprisingly good.
I enjoyed the story, Insta-love aside, liked the characters (particularly Red/Bridget) and would very much enjoy reading more about them.
August 5, 2018
Daniel “Morgue” Morgan is an Expeller. A killer of demons, Morgue is forced to live every day with the darkness in his soul that comes from having to hunt and kill the forces of evil. When Madigan Carter comes into his life, she’s like a ray of sunshine. Against his better judgment, Morgue is powerfully attracted to her. But Madigan isn’t all that she appears to be on the surface. She happens to be an Expeller as well, new to her powers and in need of training. Though he regrets it, Morgue is just the man to teach how Madigan to be a killer.
Madigan doesn’t believe in demons, vampires, or any of the otherworldly creatures Morgue and his two partners tell her about. But she can’t deny that everything they tell her is coming to pass and she isn’t dumb enough to refuse the training she so obviously needs. As Madigan trains to be an Expeller, she becomes increasingly drawn to her irritable, but irresistibly sexy mentor. As the fights, and the passion, heat up, will the desire that binds Madigan and Morgue to one another be enough to keep them together?
Hunting demons and vampires has never been so seductive, so exciting as it is in The Chosen. Gwen Hayes has delivered an action-packed, utterly sensual read that had me spellbound from start to finish.
For someone who believes himself to be incapable of tender emotions, Morgue does a fantastic job proving otherwise. He’s rough around the edges and his gentleness is covered by surliness, but it’s because of these contradictions that he made me melt. Madigan, in turn, is Morgue’s perfect match on every level. She’s tough, smart, and doesn’t back down when Morgue tries to push her away. Light to his darkness, each impacts the other over the course of the story, blending together beautifully as their romance develops and I simply loved watching it happen.
Morgue’s partners, Bridget and Drake, are equally appealing. Already addicted to Ms. Hayes’ Serendipity Falls novels after reading Bridget’s story, The Fallen, I was delighted to get to see Bridget before her book takes place. Fans of The Fallen will get a brief glimpse of Bridget and Talon’s relationship as it was before their story, and readers new to the series will likely be inspired to read their book after seeing the sparks that fly between the two. For my part, The Chosen left me eager for Drake’s story, which I desperately hope Ms. Hayes will write. By turns tender and tough, The Chosen is an enthralling read that is not to be missed!
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
Madigan doesn’t believe in demons, vampires, or any of the otherworldly creatures Morgue and his two partners tell her about. But she can’t deny that everything they tell her is coming to pass and she isn’t dumb enough to refuse the training she so obviously needs. As Madigan trains to be an Expeller, she becomes increasingly drawn to her irritable, but irresistibly sexy mentor. As the fights, and the passion, heat up, will the desire that binds Madigan and Morgue to one another be enough to keep them together?
Hunting demons and vampires has never been so seductive, so exciting as it is in The Chosen. Gwen Hayes has delivered an action-packed, utterly sensual read that had me spellbound from start to finish.
For someone who believes himself to be incapable of tender emotions, Morgue does a fantastic job proving otherwise. He’s rough around the edges and his gentleness is covered by surliness, but it’s because of these contradictions that he made me melt. Madigan, in turn, is Morgue’s perfect match on every level. She’s tough, smart, and doesn’t back down when Morgue tries to push her away. Light to his darkness, each impacts the other over the course of the story, blending together beautifully as their romance develops and I simply loved watching it happen.
Morgue’s partners, Bridget and Drake, are equally appealing. Already addicted to Ms. Hayes’ Serendipity Falls novels after reading Bridget’s story, The Fallen, I was delighted to get to see Bridget before her book takes place. Fans of The Fallen will get a brief glimpse of Bridget and Talon’s relationship as it was before their story, and readers new to the series will likely be inspired to read their book after seeing the sparks that fly between the two. For my part, The Chosen left me eager for Drake’s story, which I desperately hope Ms. Hayes will write. By turns tender and tough, The Chosen is an enthralling read that is not to be missed!
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
June 2, 2014
Not her best work. May I suggest "Ours is But a Little Sorrow" - I gave that romance five stars. Loved it! Hayes is a good writer. This title doesn't reflect her talent.
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