Veil/Dixon Security Series #2-4 by Kate Allenton
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Paranormal, Mystery, Romance
Clairvoyant Sophie Masterson finally got the job of her dreams as head of Dixon Security’s Psychic Division. She was sure that being a voice for the dead victims would make solving her cases a piece of cake. When a killer pulls her into his deadly game - looking for revenge against the people she loves most - and the voices in her head go silent, it will take some quick thinking to figure out the killer’s identity and take him out before he strikes again. With her boyfriend aiming to get her fired, her boss trying to get her into bed, and a group of men who think she’s made for fetching coffee instead of fighting crime, she’ll have to prove more than her worth to all of them if she wants to survive her latest case.
4 out of 5 (very good)
This is the second book in the Dixon Security series, and it starts with a bang. Playing up to the tendencies that he has already shown in book 1, Jack tries to get Marshal to fire Sophie before she's even really started. Unfortunately for him, Sophie overhears him and this deals a serious blow to their relationship. I wish I could say that I was surprised at this turnout, but I can't. Jack did show these reactions in the previous book and it appears that he isn't going to change them. So step aside, Jack, your time is up.
Other than that, someone is out to get Sophie's two boys! No one knows who it is, but it appears that both Jack and Marshal are targets. After receiving a visit from their old friend, Sophie is on the case, and on the hunt. Now, just as the previous book, the ending to this one comes very quickly. Everything is left up until the last minute, and then it's all explained and done.
Very well-written, with a smooth pace until the end when it speeds up. With no editing or grammatical errors that I could see, this was a very enjoyable read. Definitely recommended.
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Merissa
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Paranormal, Mystery, Romance
Clairvoyant, Sophie Masterson has been cheated on, lied to, and underestimated at every turn since she found out she had gifts. But her luck has finally changed. She has a family that loves her, a best friend that keeps her sane, and the one man who has always believed in her wants to date. When the Pentagram killer strikes her local coven and fresh clues emerge on a case that has haunted her dreams, she'll stop at nothing to slay the demons and put the killer behind bars. Dixon Security owner, Marshall Dixon knew that Sophie was meant to be his the first time he laid eyes on her. Keeping his distance while she dated his best friend had been a challenge, yet he stayed true to his words waiting patiently in the wings ready to win her heart. Trusting and believing in Sophie’s ability had never been an issue in the past. When his heart is on the line and her safety is threatened, it will take all of his resolve and loyalty not to break the trust that glues the foundation of their newfound relationship. With coven members dying and the suspect list multiplying, it will be a race against time to unravel the clues and catch the killer before they both get sucked into his deadly game.
4 out of 5 (very good)
The Pentagram Killer (from book 1) makes a reappearance in this story, and Sophie knows that she is the one that needs to stop him. It appears that Marshal may have changed his mind about supporting Sophie, but there is always more to Marshal than meets the eye. Jack is still around, but is now one of the supporting characters. With a solid rapport from the rest of the crew, Sophie needs to handle this right to survive it.
Once again, very well written with a quick tie-up at the end. Good, solid characters acting (mostly) as expected. This is the last book with Sophie and Marshal as the main characters and it all goes down rather nicely. The only thing I was a bit surprised at is how BIG the killer was made out to be in book 1 - with Jack ending up in hospital, etc - but when it gets down to it, once again, it is over really quickly.
Still a brilliant book though, with sassy characters. Definitely recommended.
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Merissa
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Amber Cantrell has had her fair share of good times along with the bad. Watching her best friend find happily ever after has left her feeling the void in her own life. With a change of career, she's ready to find the right man to make the rest of her dreams come true. Self-proclaimed permanent bachelor and security specialist, Aiden Monroe has a way with women. Flirting is his natural pastime, as easy for him as hitting a target at the firing range. Chicks dig danger, and he isn't afraid to use that to his advantage. When Amber’s grandmother goes missing and her ex-stalker is released from prison, she'll play every hand up her sleeve, even if it means pretending to play house with the last man on earth she'd ever marry. Helping Amber track down her grandmother is more than a mission. It's a must. Being best friends with his boss is just one of Amber’s many perks. Aiden’s taught her how to shoot, he's taught her how to defend herself, and it was only a matter of time before he’d teach her things beneath the sheets.
4 out of 5 (very good)
This story is about Amber, Sophie's best friend, and Aiden, the playboy of Dixon Security. When Amber starts receiving threatening letters from her stalker who has just been released from prison, she turns to Aiden for help. This escalates when her grandmother goes missing. With Aiden by her side, she returns to the town that she left behind long ago to figure out just what is going on.
I would say that this book is heavy on the romance and not so heavy on the stalker/mystery side of things. Very well written in Kate Allenton's style, prepare yourself for the usual quick wrap up of things. There were no editing or grammatical errors that I could see.
A nice addition to the Dixon Security series and it makes me wonder if there will be more? There are still other guys there, after all! Definitely recommended.
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Merissa
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Kate has lived in Florida for most of her entire life. She enjoys a quiet life with her husband, Michael and two kids. Kate has pulled all-nighters finishing her favorite books and also writing them. She says she'll sleep when she's dead or when her muse stops singing off key. She loves creating worlds full of suspense, secrets, hunky men, kick ass heroines, steamy sex and oh yeah the love of a lifetime. Not to mention an occasional ghost and other supernatural talents thrown into the mix.