Format: Digital ARC
Release Date: September 5, 2013
Publisher: eKensington
Source: Publisher via NetGalley
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
A body that won't quit
Clothes that are barely there
Eyes that openly invite him to take what he wants
Devon Candler is nothing like the helpless, vulnerable woman Liam expected when he agreed to provide security for her secluded Catskill Mountain estate. Yet her life is at risk. Her enemies monsters. Her secrets devastating.
Liam Nash is a trained killer who takes no prisoners, fears no man. But to him this woman is seductively, devastatingly.
DANGEROUS is my first Jax (aka Jacquelyn Frank) novel and it was frickin' awesome! Generally I'm not a big fan of sci-fi or even para-sci-fi yet DANGEROUS proved to be an exception. I breezed through it and didn't have a problem getting acclimated to the modernity and semi-dystopian feel of The Federal States and its Morphate population.
Let's start with the world building. Jax's creatures are called Morphates, they're vampire-like, immortal and almost invincible. They're the result of a genetic experiment years ago with New York's underbelly as lab rats. Currently they're discriminated and feared by humans in The Federal States not just for their criminal pasts and tendencies but also because they're virtually unstoppable. I like how she made the myth very straightforward and though it's more science that supernatural, I really dug the vibe.
Devon Candler is a rebel human advocate of sorts. A Morphate, Devon resents being turned into one. She's not necessarily anti-Morphate rather she wants to restore the balance of power between humans and her kind. Currently Morphates are treated like second class citizens and dealt with an iron fist because they're superhumans who can't be controlled without violence. She then developed weapons that would calibrate the situation unfortunately this didn't sit well with a certain pack of Morphates and they put a target on her back. So as not to jeopardize her project, Devon hired Liam Nash's NHK team as bodyguards and aside from being hired brawn, Liam also gave Devon some envy worthy body detailing in between.
Kissing her skin wherever he could reach along her nearby hairline. It was the most peacful moment he'd had in years, and he didn't want it to end.
It's a given that Liam and Devon will gravitate towards each other and have their shot at the very coveted HEA. Liam, though human, is a great match for Devon not just in looks but in disposition, intellect and brawn. He's protective without being possessive and didn't suffocate and back his woman into a corner with all that MINE shiz Alphas are notorious for. As for Devon, even I had a lady boner for this girl. She can fight, she's not just smart but brilliant, confident and sexy as a pair of pencil thin stilettos! Their pairing is worth stalking because it's effectual and titillating. I think the main reason why I loved it so much was because of the lack of domination and all that mate marking UF/PNR tomes are known for.
I'm not sure if DANGEROUS is part of a series or if it's stand-alone. I'm hoping that there'll be more books to come because I really love the world Jax built. It's politically charged filled with tons of intrigue, piled high with action. The setting is so interesting because The Federal States are in the cusp of a very important change involving the Morphates. So if the series progress, we're sure to meet more movers and shakers. Not if Jax decides to write more books, the secondary characters Inez Flores, hot single mom Latina, and the super gorgeous, Kellen Gordon, are great candidates to lead it. So Jax, aka Jacquelyn Frank, if you're reading this, please say you're thinking of Morphates 2!!!
Awesome review Braine. I might pick this up in a few months when my shelves have thinned out a bit. I was going to request this, but I have way too many NG's and EW's at the moment, so I held off. Will buy this when I have the time. Hope to enjoy it as much as you did.
ReplyDeleteYour loving SW, Grace :)
I think you'll like this. Looking forward to your Mistress review :)
DeleteThis sounds good, and I am always on the look out for a new UF series, I like the paranormal/sci-fi vibe too. Awesome review!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kimberley!
DeleteI don't read a lot of sci-if or para sci-if, but I gotta say this looks good. I love that there's also a great set of secondary characters as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review!
In retrospect, it worked for me because the romance was at the forefront. Happy weekend!
DeleteI didn't know this one but now I so want to read it! You know how much I love books like that! thank you so much!!!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised I didn't see the lot of you wanting to read this in GR. Its really good!
DeleteI am always scared with sci-fi books cuz I don't usually like them, but this has some awesome UF elements. I like the sound of it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you check it out soon!
DeleteI'm burnt out on supernatural stories right now but this does sound interesting. Love the review!
ReplyDeleteIt can be and it starts to blend together after some time. Now I switch it up to keep it fresh to an extent. Thanks babe!
DeleteAwesome review, Braine. I haven't read any sci-fi lately, but this sounds like a good one to pick up. I'm certainly curious. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Brandee!
DeleteIt'll look good in your bookshelves which I'm still in awe of (and partially envy).
Okay, I really need to red this book. I've heard so many awesome things about this book. As always, great reviews!
ReplyDeleteSarah @ Kitties Like Books Too
Thanks, babe!
DeleteBeen seeing this one about...might have to give it a go. I like J. Franks writing too. Great review Brain.
ReplyDeleteNow I want to read more of her books... if you like her other works then I'm sure you'll enjoy this one too.
DeleteHmm I thought about trying her a ways back. Might need to look into them again. Sounds really damn good!
ReplyDeleteStart here, I hope you get the chance to read it.
DeleteI like that quote. I have this to read , so you have sold me. I am on it. Great review :D
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