Published by Self-published Genres: Paranormal, Romance
Book Title: CRAVE (Exiled, #2)
Author: Victoria Danann
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: May 20, 2016
Hosted by: Book Enthusiast Promotions
What price freedom?
Seasons came and went as Crave was held in isolation, chained in darkness, kept in filth, starved, tortured, taunted, taken to the point of a welcome death only to be revived so that his tormentors could begin the process again. The woman who held his heart waited for him and never gave up hope that he was alive. After his rescue, memory and sanity gone, she will plumb the depths of love. Because only one person can bring him back from hell.
Carla’s Reviews:
**Carla’s Five Star Review**
Crave is a hybrid created by humans. He has been taken captive by a rogue group of hybrids known as The Rautt. To put it bluntly, Crave has been through hell. He has been kept in isolation in complete darkness while being shackled in chains. He has been starved, teetered on the brink of death only to be brought back so the entire process can be repeated again and again. All of his people think that he is dead. Except his promise-Dandy. She refuses to give up on the hope that he is still alive.
When Crave is finally rescued, he is in pretty bad shape. All of his memories are gone, and he is hanging onto his sanity by a thread. Dandy is determined to not only help him remember but make him fall in love with her all over again.
Victoria Danann’s writing grabs you from the start and won’t let go until the very end of the story. While reading this book, you will connect with both Crave and Dandy on an intimate level. Their sadness will be your sadness. Their joy will be your joy. Trust me when I say that this is an emotional journey you won’t soon forget. Great job, Victoria!
Carla’s Review of Carnal
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
**Carla’s Five Star Review**
Carnal is the first book in the Exiled series, and it is the continuation of Rosie’s story. We first met Rosie in The Knights of the Black Swan series. Rosie is part witch, part sex demon, and part human. Chronologically, Rosie is only 14 months old. Within a few months from her birth, she has grown into a 22 year old woman. While she may have the physical growth of a mature woman, she still has the emotional maturity of a young child.
Rosie can be a real brat. Case in point. She breaks up with her boyfriend and really wants a “time Out”. She asks her angel friend Kellareal to find a place where she can hide out for a while. He takes her to another dimension where a species known as the Exiled live. Due to past crimes committed by humans towards the Exiled, Rosie is not welcomed with open arms. As the story progresses, Rosie not only gains the Exiled’s trust, she gains their respect and friendship as well. When she meets a male named Carnal, she is instantly drawn to him, and Rosie seems to have the same effect on him. It doesn’t take long for friendship to turn into something much more. When she learns that Carnal’s brother, Crave, is being held prisoner by the Rautt, she vows to do anything she can to help free him.
Whew! This book is filled with danger and sorrow as well as romance and joy. The characters really struggle to do the right thing when a promise is involved. Ms. Danann certainly has a way with words. The characters are so great, and I found myself easily drawn into their lives. The twist at the end of the book was quiet a shock! Still not so sure how I feel about that. If you are a paranormal fan, this is certainly a book you would enjoy!
Eight years earlier.
Dandy and Crave had taken the hike up the western mountain to the waterfall pool. Everyone knew where it was, but few people went because the effort to get there was worth mention.
The pool was small, only fifteen feet across, but the water was beautiful and clear. It was also cold since it began its journey higher up as snow melt. Crave thought it was the prettiest spot in the world, surrounded by pink granite outcroppings, aspens and evergreen trees.
They’d removed their clothes and jumped in, Dandy shrieking about the cold while he pretended to be immune and laughed at her. They swam and splashed, but after a time ended up kissing and exploring each other’s postpubescent bodies.
In many ways Dandy thought those first shy touches were the most erotic things that would ever happen to her. It was then and there that Crave had also declared.
“I love you, Dandy. You’re my promise.”
She laughed. “You can’t just say I’m your promise, Crave. You have to ask me. Don’t you know that?”
He looked a little hurt, but started again. “Dandelion. I love you. Are you going to be my promise or not?”
“I will.” She smiled showing off her white teeth. Then she grew serious as a thundercloud. “But I’d better never catch you with another female.”
Crave was offended at the suggestion. Even in his fantasies, the only female he could imagine mounting was Dandelion. “I wouldn’t do that.” Understanding flitted across his boyish features as he considered the implications and his expression changed to a look of worry. “Same for you.Right? No other males.”
Dandy smiled a perfectly coy female smile and drew closer. “I would never, Crave,” she breathed. “You’re my promise.”
His forehead smoothed as he relaxed then promptly dunked her under with a mischievous grin.
New York Times bestselling author of thirteen romances. Victoria’s Knights of Black Swan series won BEST PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES THREE YEARS IN A ROW. Reviewers Choice Awards, The Paranormal Romance Guild.
Her paranormal romances come with uniquely fresh perspectives on “imaginary” creatures, characters, and themes. She adds a dash of scifi, a flourish of fantasy, enough humor to make you laugh out loud, and, occasionally, enough steam to make you squirm in your chair. Her heroines are independent femmes with flaws and minds of their own whether they are aliens, witches, demonologists, werewolves, hybrids, psychics, or past life therapists. Her heroes are hot and hunky, but they also have brains, character, and good manners… usually.
The rich characterizations come from being a lifelong student of behavior, casually, and a serious student of behavior academically. She also studied comparative religion, myths, and Dark Ages history.
Victoria lives in The Woodlands, Texas with her husband and a very smart, mostly black German Shepherd dog.
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