Passion At Dawn (Countermeasure: Bytes of Life, #4) in Countermeasure Series

Dec 06, 2012 Megan rated it it was amazing

Passion at Dawn is a "Byte of Life" from the Countermeasure series. Bytes of Life are little novels that allow us to sneak a peak in our favourite characters' life. As of today, we have 2 books from the Countermeasure series : Countermeasure and To Russia With Love. The Bytes of Life (Uncharted, Cuffed at Midnight, Ecstasy by the Sea and Passion at Dawn) come before and after each one. You don't need to read them to understand the story, however I would highly recommend it.

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Apr 28, 2014 Lori Myers rated it it was amazing

hmmm what do Cosmo, a table and a hot shower have in common??? Passion at Dawn!
Honestly, these Bytes need to come with warning labels! I think this one is my favorite Byte so far....and not just cause of the uber hot table sex and that shower??? whoa...just ....jaw dropping hotness. I like this one the best because this one shows just how vulnerable Trevor is in his and Cassie's marriage. Cassie reads an innocent article (okay..nothing in cosmo is ever innocent) and we see the slow meltdown of o ...more

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Feb 24, 2014 Amy R rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romantic-suspense, 2013, erotic-romance

Holy cow. This book is well, passionate. I hate to use that word since it is in the title but it is hard to come up with another term. In this byte of life, Cassandra thinks she needs to spice up their sex life and because of that Trevor worries he isn't full filling his duty as her husband. Well, when you are finished with this book you there will be no doubt that Trevor and Cassandra are not lacking in the bedroom. You could almost call this book inspiring, if you know what I mean. There are o ...more

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May 03, 2012 Maria Mercedes rated it it was amazing

Passion at Dawn
Authors: Chris Almeida & Cecilia Aubrey
Published: Oct 1 2012
File size 245KB Pages 52
Synopsis:
In the third Countermeasure: Byte of Life, Trevor and Cassandra Bauer have settled into married life after facing the bumpy road to the altar. While Cassandra looks for ways to spice up their love life, Trevor questions his efficacy as a husband. His insecurities are compounded by the constant threat of Nathan Nelson, her old friend and past lover, who can't accept their marriage as final. Passion at Dawn
Authors: Chris Almeida & Cecilia Aubrey
Published: Oct 1 2012
File size 245KB Pages 52
Synopsis:
In the third Countermeasure: Byte of Life, Trevor and Cassandra Bauer have settled into married life after facing the bumpy road to the altar. While Cassandra looks for ways to spice up their love life, Trevor questions his efficacy as a husband. His insecurities are compounded by the constant threat of Nathan Nelson, her old friend and past lover, who can't accept their marriage as final.

A brand new marriage, personal uncertainties, and a good dose of alpha geek jealousy make for a volatile mix. When a phone call spurs him to lay claim to what is his and give Cassandra the fantasies she craves, Trevor reacts like any hot blooded man would. The result is a steamy room, slippery bodies, and Passion at Dawn.
Review:
They had me at the title of the first chapter: Let’s talk about Sex. Come on, that has to eye catching! Cassie and Trevor show us their Byte of Life in a different version of Men are from Mars, Woman are from Venus, opposite in thought but united in action. “Trevor, Cosmo, isn’t always wrong!!!!” I kept shouting at my Kindle; as Cassie and Trevor found ways to ignite their passions around their daily lives. It always amazes me what a simple conversation can stir up in the minds of people, Trevor’s included. We get to see a whole new side to Trevor, which will spark conversation amongst their fans.
Their daily lives that involve their work, relationships with each other as well as other people, helping build a stronger foundation for the stories we crave, making them very three dimensional. We find clues and hints to the interpersonal relationships between the characters leading us into their next adventure in To Russia with Love. The love scenes are passionate and enjoyably messy, filled with something deeper as Trevor is reassured of his status and position in Cassie’s life. As always, I enjoy anytime I spend with Trevor & Cassie as they allow this voyeur to explore their Passion for life and each other. This is a very well written small taste that deserves 5 stars, take a Byte out life and join Cassie and Trevor in theirs. Caution::: Slippery when Wet.
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Oct 26, 2012 Gaele rated it it was amazing

Shelves: reviewed, independent-review, audio-book

AudioBook Review
Stars: Overall 5 Narration 5 Story 5

One of the fun things with reviewing is the occasional opportunity to revisit a title that I have read previously, and get a whole new perspective on the work. This is one of the short additional content novellas that provide further character insight to readers of the Countermeasure series: a series that is part action, part mystery and part romance and follows the former NSA computer geek Trevor and his new wife and ex CIA operative Cassandr AudioBook Review
Stars: Overall 5 Narration 5 Story 5

One of the fun things with reviewing is the occasional opportunity to revisit a title that I have read previously, and get a whole new perspective on the work. This is one of the short additional content novellas that provide further character insight to readers of the Countermeasure series: a series that is part action, part mystery and part romance and follows the former NSA computer geek Trevor and his new wife and ex CIA operative Cassandra.

In this short, a snapshot of their lives when they are not working a case is the focus, and we see just how fragile an ego can be. What is reinforced for the reader is their relatively short acquaintance, and the fact that they have much to learn about one another, like any other couple. Throughout this series, we don’t often see the insecurities and fears: and Trevor’s are on full display in jealous reactions, somber moments and an unusual snappiness with his father in law.

Narration in this short is provided by Tim Gerard Reynolds, and his smooth delivery with subtle changes in pitch and tone, a slight deepening of the Irish in his accent and his vivid and accurate inflections that depict emotional turmoil, tension and gasping need are nothing short of perfect for this story.

Again, for readers of the Countermeasure series, these shorts are nice interludes to give us more of what we want: Cassie and Trevor. And, even more than we would expect, and no one will walk away from this short story without a small shiver of excitement and anticipation when seeing a can of whipped cream on a refrigerator shelf. Yes, there are several scenes that increase the eroticism of these stories, but these are not simply voyeuristic entertainment: the connection and obvious love between them shines through.

I received an AudioBook version of the book for purpose of honest review for the Heard Word. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

eBook (read) version
Another chapter in the lives of Trevor and Cassandra, this is another ‘fill in the time between’ the longer episodes in this series.
Trevor and Cassie are slowly filling out in those nuanced details that only appear when you have a long acquaintance with them. While the characters have been beautifully developed in the story, this is a ‘progressive development’ so much is left unsaid, and for the reader to discover as they travel on this journey. This story provides much more of the deeper ‘getting to know you’ pieces that both the reader and the characters need: so often we only see a piece of their individually held insecurities but never see them voiced. This story gives both Cassie and Trevor the chance to put those insecurities on the table, and lay them to rest. It’s as tightly and well written as their other stories, with a nice twist to focus these shorts to the emotional connection of the characters rather than just displaying it in their interaction and sexual activities. Not that I don’t like those scenes – always hot and urgent with a detail that creates pictures from words with little effort: but these characters are far more than just their jobs and their sex life – and this book is providing the depth that gives readers a reason to know more. Another winner in this 18+ series that is part adventure, part romance, part tech how-to and always entertaining.

I received a copy of this book from author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.
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Jun 21, 2012 Ches rated it it was amazing

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Trevor's insecurities=taking what he wants! Fortunately, for him Cassie is in the shower so he can fulfill a fantasy of his....So hot and steamy I thought my Kindle was going to burst into flames!!! ...more

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