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Raven must use all his skills including manipulation...of the naughty kind
Well, Raven…what can I say about Raven? I liked it. I was a little frustrated with it, but I think information technology had more to do with the players involved than the storyline. We're on a mission to terminate the handover of a dangerous device. If the device gets into the wrong hands we could be looking at a disaster. Who is on the proficient side and who is on the bad side? People are murdered, threats are fabricated and sexual practice is used to manipulate. I fe
Raven must use all his skills including manipulation...of the naughty kind
Well, Raven…what can I say about Raven? I liked it. I was a little frustrated with it, but I think information technology had more to exercise with the players involved than the storyline. We're on a mission to stop the handover of a dangerous device. If the device gets into the wrong easily nosotros could exist looking at a disaster. Who is on the skillful side and who is on the bad side? People are murdered, threats are made and sex is used to manipulate. I felt like I was sitting on the sidelines trying to piece of work out who was going to be the winner in this mission and whether that win would be a good 1 or a bad one. See, my trouble is…I struggled with the main characters. All of them had a vulnerable side, had ulterior motives and practice stupid things because of their arrogance and need to feel successful. Where practice I go from this? Who do I route for? Who practice I want to win and be happy for them? There is an catastrophe but information technology's not a conclusion. So many things are still in play and nosotros are yet to run into who will come up out the victor.
Zara is a workaholic and proud of it. With a minor town upbringing and a narrow-minded father, Zara knew if she didn't move abroad, she'd be knocked up, housebound and stuck in that little town. With her job at Cormack Industries as Premium Personnel Coordinator to the CEO, Grant McCormack, she works hard but feels the effort is well worth it. Her connection with Grant is purely business and she respects him for his fine work and business sense. Each Friday Zara has a tradition of going to a bar called Purdy'south and having a glass of wine to reflect on her success. Ane item Friday she is approached by a man and they form an instant attraction. Unfortunately, that nighttime does not end well for the man and Zara is left shocked and unsettled by what she has seen and dealt with. That wasn't the only shock of the nighttime, someone was waiting in her bedroom for a little chat.
Raven's job rules his life. I'm not sure he's proud of information technology, but he knows that his purpose supersedes his own desires and wishes. Raven is his lawmaking name and he works best nether the embrace of darkness. His team of men that he works with are his family unit also known every bit Kindred. Kindred believes in looking out and protecting each other. Main of Kindred is likewise Raven's uncle, Art. Raven wants a safe globe and if he has to take out the baddies to make it safe, he has no hesitations in doing information technology. Feelings and emotions play no part in his decision-making. He volition use every fob in the volume to manipulate his target so that he gets the outcome he is looking for.
Zara and Raven must come together to fight evil, but it takes awhile for Raven to convince Zara that her boss and mentor, Grant, isn't the Saint he makes himself out to be. Raven and Zara must learn to work and have a little trust in each other.
There are some steamy scenes where Zara and Raven can no longer fight their attraction. Raven likes it a little crude and information technology doesn't take Zara long to realise that she likes it that way too. Both of them push their feelings bated because they are scared and uncertain and don't experience similar they tin trust each other. At i phase I was sure that Raven was loosening up a little and almost to evidence Zara how much she meant to him. That stage doesn't terminal long and he'south back to pushing her away and pain her in the process.
Hmmm…I really thought that Zara was a bit of a twit. I'm not certain I understand why a woman keeps having sex with someone who conspicuously doesn't want her...enough. She does nearly all the chasing and keeps trying to justify to herself why he keeps hurting her. (view spoiler)[I remember my last straw was when Raven gives Zara a codename - Swallow - implying that she works in the contrary way that he does. He sleeps with women to get them to comply and she "swallows" to get her manner…nasty. (hide spoiler)] Zara is too very gullible when it comes to Raven and to some extent Grant. Both men use and abuse her trust and yet until the very end, she is dedicated and devoted to them.
The suspense part of the story was interesting. I wanted to know more than about the device and its purposes, how it was made and came together. Forming alliances was never straightforward because both the practiced and bad sides were non exactly prissy. Grant had an evil side that came through in his business dealings. Raven had an evil side by beingness unemotional in getting to the end.
This was a fairly long story. Some things were over-explained while others I just wanted to know more. I promise that the second book in the serial gives me a little bit more of the necessary details. I hope that Zara volition start using her caput instead of her heart and that Raven will listen to his heart. I also hope that Grant stops beingness a douchewaffle…
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I do have soft heart for hero with a very dirty mouth.
Raven is a serial. The story continues on Shallow. The plot kept me hanging wanting to know more and more than. I like Zara. I think she played dump to get what she wants. Particularly almost Raven.
Raven is sexy, mysterious and hot.
four stars
Blurb:
Raven
He'southward mysterious and alluring,
Dominant and powerful.
He keeps her grounded,
And lets her fly.
After a date ends in disaster, Zara Bandini is drawn into a conspiracy of nighttime lies and hidden motives. Behest farewell to blissful ignorance, she must betray those who trust her to prevent evil from murdering innocent civilians.
Raven guides her, shields her, and seduces her…
At present Zara has to protect her heart while saving the world.
Blurb:
Raven
He'southward mysterious and alluring,
Ascendant and powerful.
He keeps her grounded,
And lets her fly.
After a engagement ends in disaster, Zara Bandini is fatigued into a conspiracy of dark lies and subconscious motives. Bidding farewell to blissful ignorance, she must betray those who trust her to prevent evil from murdering innocent civilians.
Raven guides her, shields her, and seduces her…
At present Zara has to protect her heart while saving the world.
I jumped into reading "Raven" by Scarlett Finn when it appeared on my kindle without re-checking its blurb (I am not sure I need to explain but reviewing so many books at that place are ofttimes books actualization on your kindle without farther information send from authors you reviewed earlier or from publishers)
The title sounded interesting at that moment and so I did non re-check with our blog schedule if it was a scheduled review and started reading it. I tell y'all this to explain because I thought at offset tha
I jumped into reading "Raven" past Scarlett Finn when it appeared on my kindle without re-checking its blurb (I am non sure I need to explain only reviewing and then many books there are oftentimes books actualization on your kindle without farther information send from authors you reviewed before or from publishers)
The title sounded interesting at that moment so I did not re-bank check with our blog schedule if it was a scheduled review and started reading it. I tell y'all this to explicate considering I idea at showtime that this volume might be a paranormal romance.
(spoiler : it is not #laughing just the way Raven is introduced to the reader – no reader of paranormal romances would have wondered if he turned out to be a creature of the dark)
Raven is and then mysterious and well exactly what the Blurb states … he is attracting, ascendant and most definitively powerful. In fact I accept no other book hero to compare him with … well maybe – if I reconsider … there is one … I met him in J.T. Geissingers book "Brand me Sin" …
This is no sugary flowery romance with hearts and white picket fences. This is nighttime and dingy. But it is pure and addictive and with "it" I mean the story is to the readers equally well as Raven is to Zara. Or should I better say as addictive as Zara is to Raven ? I am not sure which one of them is worse.
The author created a perfect start to a (what I hope) series of standalone books with "Raven" that are centered effectually something that I will not name hither to refrain from spoilering. There are definitely interesting side characters the reader meets in Raven that we promise to see once again.
If this book is whatever indication than the series will be a rollercoaster ride with good guys appearing bad, bad guys that are maybe ameliorate than the good guys and actually bad guys that you do non listen getting killed in the process.
Ask you self the question "How do you explain the meaning of "dearest" to a human being who has never loved
Think about it and than start reading "Raven" to find out … (Become-sh... I need the next volume ... like in NOW)
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What a beautifully executed dark story!! Filled with mystery, secrets, activeness and twists you lot definitely tin't put it down until the mystery is solved ...well and so you lot accept to reach the end (or not). I personally think and promise that in that location volition be more than installments considering this one opens the route for many more.
Zara'south life inverse one peacefull night when she was in a bar later on work and drinking vino, a desicion fabricated her a witness and and so in a middle of a state of war zone
"4,75" Mysterious stars from me!!What a beautifully executed nighttime story!! Filled with mystery, secrets, activity and twists you definitely can't put it down until the mystery is solved ...well then you have to attain the cease (or not). I personally think and hope that there will be more installments because this ane opens the road for many more.
Zara'southward life changed 1 peacefull nighttime when she was in a bar afterward work and drinking wine, a desicion made her a witness and so in a middle of a war zone. In that location Raven comes this mysterious, sexy, dominant homo. Both have trust issues and generally it's hard of who to trust in this story, who says the truth ..who doesn't and what is hidden backside all this mystery.
Passion and insta-lust are two things that makes the book more intense and seductive with the super hot scenes. The dialogues were very enjoyable and cryptic the same time, in addition action makes this story like a picture show (yeah i felt that popcorn was needed).
I don't wanna spoil anything so i stick to what i've already said and i have to mention that from the storyline which had steady pace to the very likeable characters, this is a story you don't want to miss. Hoping to meet that this story will turn into series and so there will be more Zara and Raven and why not other dark/enjoyable characters.
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Every so often a book comes along that immediately pulls you lot in and demands your attending, 
is that book. From beginning to end, I was drawn in and couldn't terminate reading.
In i night, Zara Bandini's life is turned upside down when she witnesses a murder and becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of true cat and mouse. For a woman who has fantasized about a life of adventure and excitement, she of a sudden has more than she always dreamed of.
When dark and mysterious "Raven" ent
I want to be Kindred!!!Every so often a book comes along that immediately pulls you in and demands your attending, is that book. From outset to terminate, I was drawn in and couldn't stop reading.
In one night, Zara Bandini'southward life is turned upside down when she witnesses a murder and becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. For a woman who has fantasized about a life of take a chance and excitement, she suddenly has more than she ever dreamed of.
When dark and mysterious "Raven" enters her world everything she thinks she knows is questioned. Cypher is equally it seems, including him. While she wants to trust that Raven is one of the "good guys", she knows zilch about him and it's obvious he is keeping secrets of his own.
I have so many favorite parts of this volume that information technology'southward hard to review without spoilers only needless to say, I volition be reading this volume again soon. I would highly recommend Raven and as I already said... I want to be Kindred!
***I received and ARC in exchange for an honest review***
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Very smart, witty and well-baked writing!
I will exist honest and say I wasn't sure in the very beginning if this was going to have enough 'romance' for my taste, just that didn't concluding long. I rapidly found myself hooked!
I'm intrigued!
Gear up for the side by side book now!!
It's been a while since I've read a peachy suspense book. I have a feeling Raven, Zara and a few others are going to become a new obsession.Very smart, witty and crisp writing!
I will be honest and say I wasn't sure in the very beginning if this was going to have plenty 'romance' for my taste, but that didn't last long. I quickly found myself hooked!
I'one thousand intrigued!
Ready for the adjacent book at present!!
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I am not going to tell you anything about the hero considering until the book is more than halfway through we don't know who he is. Plus our heroine is then confused even southward Zara Bandini is the executive assistant to the possessor of a multi million dollar company. She has come up a long way from a simple subcontract girl, all through hard work and long hours. Then while she is enjoying her usual Friday night drink an interesting guy buys her a drink. Unfortunately the night doesn't end quite the manner she would like.
I am non going to tell you anything well-nigh the hero because until the book is more than halfway through nosotros don't know who he is. Plus our heroine is so dislocated fifty-fifty she doesn't know whose side she is on. This is a romantic suspense that will keep y'all on the edge of your seat all the way through. I was reading until 2 am. because I just HAD to stop it. It has everything you could want, danger, adventure and smoking hot sex . I loved every page. ...more
am.
kind.
of.
disappointed.
I had loftier expectations for this book since Scarlett Finn wrote the excellent "Explicit Instructions" series with Rushe. I felt like there was too much resistance on being with each other I got sick of the couple about half style, the ending wasn't conclusive also. I actually wanted Sutcliffe to die and my poor Art :-(
I'chiliad hoping this isn't one of those standalone book series. Ugh, I oasis't checked only fingers crossed!
I.am.
kind.
of.
disappointed.
I had high expectations for this book since Scarlett Finn wrote the fantabulous "Explicit Instructions" series with Rushe. I felt like there was besides much resistance on existence with each other I got sick of the couple about one-half mode, the ending wasn't conclusive likewise. I actually wanted Sutcliffe to dice and my poor Art :-(
I'm hoping this isn't one of those standalone book series. Ugh, I haven't checked but fingers crossed!
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Raven is an assassin for hire. The rumour is he is dead. Role of the shadows, a whisper fleetingly heard on the lips of dead men he is an enigma. Part of a covert team that eradicates issues in return for a fee he is one of the Kindred. Crossing paths with Zara as the next target in sights involves her indirect
"Scrutiny leads to paranoia...I exist in the shadows and anyone who tries to venture into my darkness has to abandon the world. Living life alone is non every bit easy every bit people like to think."Raven is an assassin for hire. The rumour is he is dead. Part of the shadows, a whisper fleetingly heard on the lips of expressionless men he is an enigma. Part of a covert team that eradicates problems in render for a fee he is one of the Kindred. Crossing paths with Zara as the adjacent target in sights involves her indirectly, he sees an opportunity and pounces.
Zara is a small boondocks daughter done good as she is at present part of a vast and successful company equally the right manus woman to the large boss! He is reclusive, private notwithstanding trusts her with the day to mean solar day running of his business concern. Having had her date for the night casually murdered right in front of her starts a change of events that opens her eyes to the mystery surrounding her. Thrust into a earth of espionage, thrill seeking and decease can Zara choose which side she is on when they it's they are all varying shades of grayness.
What unravels is a plot thick with doubt, action and suspense. The lines are well and truly blurred equally the principal characters have jaded morals and all too human motivations. I think my favourite graphic symbol is Art. The mastermind and loving uncle, the dual sides to this complex characters shows insight into the many facets of human nature. Raven is a common cold and computing man that takes what he wants, takes what he needs without consideration of the repercussions or the bear on he has on those he uses. Zara...hmmmm, I don't retrieve I liked her. She sat on the fence a picayune too long for me and at times reacted like an air head that made me wonder how she ever got the chore in the first place! She grew on me. Overall I really like the edgy feel to this story, it left you guessing to the very end, action packed and filled with suspense with a splash of romance and a smidgen of tragic loss I plant I couldn't put it down.
A 4 star night and mysterious read
~*~ Obsessed by Books copy given in commutation for an honest review ~*~
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Zara is an administrative assistant to Grant McCormack, a man she admires. She has a regular routine of heading to the local bar, and having a drinking glass of vino to unwind and possibly, see someone. She meets a man that claims to have noticed her weeks earlier, and finally makes his movement simply to take things go horribly wrong. Zara is freaked, and heads hom
Information technology's not oftentimes that a book surprises me...and this ane did. I wasn't sure what to expect as I went in blind, not reading the blurb or any reviews.Zara is an administrative assistant to Grant McCormack, a man she admires. She has a regular routine of heading to the local bar, and having a glass of vino to unwind and possibly, encounter someone. She meets a human being that claims to have noticed her weeks earlier, and finally makes his move only to have things go horribly incorrect. Zara is freaked, and heads home to observe Raven in her room.
Raven is targeting Zara for her connections to her dominate. He's trying to stop the sale of some crazy world destruction level device, and him and his men chosen "The Kindred" apply anything they tin to accomplish their mission. Raven uses Zara, merely then seems to develop feelings for her.
This is where things get messy. Raven connects to Zara for her connections to Grant, only Raven is besides connected to Grant. Then is one of the Kindred. Raven keeps everyone and everything at artillery length, the whole "broody loner" thing going on. Zara develops feelings for him, and he uses those feelings to become what he wants. Everyone is keeping secrets. Yous can't tell who is a good guy and who is the bad guy, don't know who to root for, and find yourself stuck in the drama of it all.
While this isn't a cliffhanger, there is the expectation that the story will continue with more than Zara every bit she's now office of the Kindred.
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Raven and Grant, skilful and evil, with nevertheless dissimilar sides to them that could pb them straight to evil or more evil in Grant example.
It's incommunicable not to question anybody and everything and I can't definitely wait for more! This story is captivating and intriguing, with Zara being in between skillful and evil in a war where there are no certainties and the players are not as like shooting fish in a barrel to place or better however qualify every bit being expert or evil.
Raven and Grant, skilful and evil, with yet dissimilar sides to them that could lead them direct to evil or more evil in Grant case.
Information technology'southward impossible not to question everyone and everything and I can't definitely wait for more than! ...more than
Wow! What a great book.
After a appointment with death Zara meets Raven a rough dominant homo and is drawn into a conspiracy of lies and deceit. Raven is one hot every bit hell hero, simply what Zara needs to put some excitement in her life. Scarlett Finn definitely has a talent for weaving a circuitous tale that keeps yous reading until the end, information technology was thrilling, exciting and so sexy. I tin't await for more in this series, I would highly recommend.
Wow! What a great book.
After a date with expiry Zara meets Raven a rough dominant man and is fatigued into a conspiracy of lies and cant. Raven is ane hot as hell hero, just what Zara needs to put some excitement in her life. Scarlett Finn definitely has a talent for weaving a complex tale that keeps y'all reading until the end, it was thrilling, exciting and and so sexy. I tin't wait for more in this serial, I would highly recommend.
I was lucky enough to win this volume in a Goodreads giveaway!
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Absolutely loved this book it had me hooked from the first page and I couldn't put it down
Cannot wait for book two
Absolutely loved this book it had me hooked from the commencement page and I couldn't put it down
Cannot wait for book two
Zara Bandini could not wait till she was quondam enough to abscond to the big city to escape her life subsequently her mothers death.
She made it to the large metropolis and works every bit a Premium Personnel Coordinator.
Zara goes to Purdy'southward bar every Fri dark, after piece of work, where she meets a mysterious human named Timothy and is thrown into a risky scenario, leading her life to dr
I was an ARC reviewer for Scarlett Finn for the novel Raven. My review is based on my own opinions, and I was not coerced or compensated for it.Zara Bandini could not wait till she was former plenty to abscond to the big city to escape her life later on her mothers death.
She made it to the big city and works as a Premium Personnel Coordinator.
Zara goes to Purdy'south bar every Friday night, afterwards piece of work, where she meets a mysterious man named Timothy and is thrown into a risky scenario, leading her life to drastically change.
Raven is a mystery man who rescues Zara and becomes her protector, saves her on several occasions.
He's controlling, domineering and everything Zara shouldn't crave but can't stop herself from wanting him.
Suspense, murder, steamy sexual activity, assassins, deception and dominant men make up this emotional roller-coaster.
The characters each had their own ready of ideals and goals, and the tragic events they faced created for a compelling story.
The sexual practice scenes were really hot and passionate, equally well as beautifully written and believable. I felt like I was in that location.
I find myself loving every novel written by the writer Scarlett Finn and cannot expect to read more than.
I would rate this book 6/5** and highly recommend this book.
I received a gratis copy of this volume via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
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"I enjoy java" Raven said.
Zara was curious well-nigh Ravens preference for coffee. She liked coffee
I was excited when I started this book, peculiarly with the strong get-go. However I was quickly distracted from the story progression past over explanations and a lot of inner thoughts with the sole purpose of justifying her own deportment. The dialogue in an ongoing conversation takes an excruciatingly long time because it'southward consistently interrupted past unnecessary explanations. For instance information technology'd be similar:"I enjoy coffee" Raven said.
Zara was curious virtually Ravens preference for coffee. She liked coffee too and would enjoy it with breakfast in the mornings. Never at night. Caffeine tin can frequently keep Zara upwards late at night, and she hated those restless sleeps.
A sudden vision of raven sitting at her beautiful designer breakfast nook with a warm loving cup of steaming java filled her mind. She felt warm and fuzzy inside just thinking about information technology. She wanted this fantasy to get a reality, so she figured she should probably let Raven know that she too enjoyed coffee and the both of them had a common interest.
"Me too" she answered.
— stuff like that. Except more than.. ahhh
Then.. Zara turned out to be an idiot. For every bit many times as the book reminded the states she was a cocky fabricated, strong, independent woman.. she was just a bimbo.
Le sigh.
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I struggled getting into this book correct from the beginning. Zara is at a bar, where a man strikes up a conversation with her; he is big-headed and a lilliputian creepy, non to mention he doesn't seem to go the hint she wants nothing to do with him. The fact that Zara's own beliefs towards him does a complete 180-turn besides felt weird.
Later on this beginning incident, things get weirder and weirder. Things are happening that Zara doesn't empathise, upset
I didn't finish reading this book and stopped at 13%.I struggled getting into this book correct from the beginning. Zara is at a bar, where a man strikes up a conversation with her; he is arrogant and a trivial creepy, non to mention he doesn't seem to get the hint she wants cipher to do with him. The fact that Zara's ain behavior towards him does a complete 180-turn as well felt weird.
After this first incident, things get weirder and weirder. Things are happening that Zara doesn't empathize, upsetting her piece of work life and her personal life. She has the weirdest instincts ever because the guy who breaks into her apartment she trusts just her boss, whom she has worked with for years, she begins to distrust.
Information technology'southward nice to start a book with a mystery, considering why not? But I hate it when characters ask questions and the response is 100% I'll-tell-you-afterwards-simply-really -I-won't. I don't know annihilation well-nigh these characters and there is no reason for me to care about them so why should I care this guy can be trusted, and why should I care if this grapheme is going out of town. At that place wasn't anything to hook me. And so, I put the book downwards and moved onto something else.
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Enter...Raven.
Dark, mysterious and brooding. Merely how I similar 'em.
It seems Raven has his ain demons he is trying to move on from, living in a life he was more forced to live, than really choosing.
Lots of twists, turns, and stuff I didn't meet coming. Kept me reading at a good pace, and I await frontward to the next i.
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Zara Bandini is your bones small town girl trying to fit into the big metropolis, working as an executive assist in a multimillion dollar company is her normal. Well that certainly changes and
New Author.... well new to me, I wasn't sure what to expect when I was recommended this book, tho the person recommending it to me hasn't allow me down yet! So i click I did, and damn I'1000 and so glad I did.. a romantic suspense novel that once you lot start it you just I can't put information technology down..Totally FLoved Raven so much!Zara Bandini is your bones small town daughter trying to fit into the large city, working as an executive assist in a multimillion dollar visitor is her normal. Well that certainly changes and I hateful really changes... HELLO RAVEN..talk about your self bodacious, obnoxious but mega hot protector.. Raven aka NOPE Not GIVING It AWAY...
I'1000 not going to become into details or requite spoilers, when yous accomplish those pivotal moments in this book you understand why..
Definitely a 5 Star read for me if y'all like your books with mystery, adventures, action, suspense and HOT, HOT sex the I'd highly recommend #RAVEN
...more thanNo thing what's gone on in my life writing has been my touchstone. After all, we all need a identify to escape to.
Reading is my idea of sky. At that place's nothing I like more than to switch everything off, shut the bedroom door, and curl up with a good volume.
I have a feeling that'due south something all Writing has always been a big part of my life. Since I was a child I've known exactly where my passion lay.
No matter what'southward gone on in my life writing has been my touchstone. After all, we all need a place to escape to.
Reading is my idea of sky. There'southward nothing I like more than to switch everything off, close the sleeping accommodation door, and curl upward with a good book.
I have a feeling that'southward something all at Goodreads can identify with.
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