Review Dark Embrace Masters of Time #3 by Brenda Joyce

Dark Embrace(Masters of Time#3)by Brenda Joyce
Mass Market Paperback, 376 pages
Published September 1st 2008 by HQN Books
ISBN 037377334X (ISBN13: 9780373773343)
primary language English
original title Dark Embrace (Rose Trilogy, #1) (Masters of Time Series, #3)
url http://www.brendajoyce.com/
series Rose Trilogy #1, Masters of Time #3
characters Brie (Brianna) Rose, Aidan of Awe
setting New York, 2008 (United States)
Scotland, 1502 (United Kingdom)
Source-Gifted My Copy

Amazon

Brenda Links
Brenda's Website
Masters of Time Website

Goodreads Summary:
Aidan, the Wolf of Awe, has abandoned the Brotherhood and forsaken his vows. Feared by all and trusted by none, he hunts alone, seeking vengeance against the evil that destroyed his son. He has not saved an Innocent in sixty-six years—until he hears Brianna Rose's scream of terror across centuries, and leaps to modern-day Manhattan to rescue her.…

Brie is a gifted empath who spends her time fighting evil from the safety of her laptop—and fantasizing about the medieval Highlander she met just once. Still, her life is pretty ordinary—until she awakens one night consumed with Aidan's pain and rage. When Aidan suddenly appears and takes her hostage, Brie cannot believe how dark and dangerous he has become. She knows she should be afraid, but instead, she will fight across time for his redemption…and his love.

Review:
This book touched me in so many ways, Aidan, tough very rough around the edges master, who slips into a deeper darker side when he loses his son. Not caring about anything other than revenge until Brie pops into his life.

Brie, is a character that I can honestly say I could really relate too. A girl who has dates with her laptop- fighting evil from home all the while dreaming of the Master she only met once.

The emotions in this book was overwhelming, you could definitely relate to Aidan's pain, and Brie's frustration in trying to bring back the man she believe he could be back from the darkness he sunk into.

Did I like it better than book one or two? Yes though Malcolm and Royce's past was troubled and dark in some ways , Aidan's was 100 times worse and you see a man that no longer cared if he lived or died as long as he could act revenge on the person who responsible for destroying his son.

Would I recommend this book? Yes as well as Book 1 and 2 though you don't have to read in order but it does help.



My Rating for this book is 5 out of 5 stars



Book Trailer:



Masters of Time Reading Order:
Dark Seduction
Dark Rival
Dark Embrace
Dark Victory
Dark Lover

Teaser Tuesday # 8

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
Grab your current read
Open to a random page
Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Donna/BLHmistress's Teaser is from Dark Victory by Brenda Joyce pg 151.



"I'll do that,"Tabby said, shocked that Sam was so upset. "I'm not hurt,"she whispered. "I'm fine. I...had a good time." She felt herself blush.


"Well, that proves my point."






Kelly's Teaser:


From Page 24. Note, that it's on page 24...early in the book.

"What the hell? He's taking the girl's hands off, leaving one in the field and taking one with him. Some sort of trophy?"


That's actually 3 sentences, but I think you can let me slide this week eh? ::eyebrow waggle::


This is from the book "All the Pretty Girls" by J.T. Ellison - one of our monthly select reads at Book Lover's Hideaway on Goodreads. Come read it with me if you want. :)



by Kelly
for Book Lover's Hideaway

Teaser Tuesday # 7

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
Grab your current read
Open to a random page
Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!


(Donna/BLHmistress)My Teaser comes from Dark Embrace by Brenda Joyce-page 257


He dropped his hands. "Ye dinna think clearly...ye think only with yer female heat"


She quickly laid her palms on his chest. "Aidan, I am thinking with more than my body and you know it. Don't turn away from me,not now. Not after all this."






I am happy to say Kelly is going to be joining in on the meme's we do every week.





Kelly's Teaser Tuesday
Okay gang. Here we go from what I'm currently reading. An excellent book that many of you have already read.


"Yeah. Yeah, I think I want someone else."


"Just be here with the Goose when I get back. I'm going to need a drink."


'There you go. Give up yet?




p. 344 of Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward - Vishous talking to Phury and Butch.

Review Dark Rival Masters of Time #2 by Brenda Joyce

Dark Rival(Masters of Time #2)by Brenda Joyce
Mass Market Paperback, 384 pages
Published October 1st 2007 by HQN Books
ISBN 037377219X (ISBN13: 9780373772193)
primary language English
original title Dark Rival (Masters of Time, #2)
url http://www.brendajoyce.com/novels
series Masters of Time #2
characters Allie (Ailios) Monroe, Royce (Ruari MacLean) of Carrick Castle
setting New York, 2007 (United States)
Scotland, 1430 (United Kingdom)
Source: Gifted-My Own Copy
Amazon

Brenda Joyce's Links:
Brenda's Website
Masters of Time Website

Goodreads Summary:
Highland warriors sworn to protect Innocence throughout the Ages—A golden man, he is called Black Royce—a battle-hardened soldier of the gods. His vows are his life—until he is sent to New York City to protect a Healer from those who would use her powers for themselves. The moment Royce sees beautiful, feisty Allie Monroe, he knows she will be his only weakness—and he is right. Destiny is a dangerous thingAllie Monroe is more than an heiress. She is a Healer, willing to do anything to save victims of the evil that lurks in the city at night. But alone, she can do only so much—until destiny sends her the darkest Highlander of them all. Then evil strikes and Royce is destroyed before Allie's eyes. Now Allie will do anything to save Royce—even if it means going back in time to a dark, dangerous world. Confronting their enemies could cost not only their lives, but their love—for all eternity.

Review:
As many of you know I am a series addict. I read more in series than I do stand alone books and I think that is because if I truly connect and fall in love with the characters I want to see them over and over again.

After I finished Malcolm's book(practically read all night) I immediately dove into Royce's book and after another almost all-nighter (these books are so hard to put down), I found loved this one more than Malcolm's book.

My Character Synopsis:
Royce, a older Master determined to guard his heart and follow the code then walked in Allie bound and determined to save him from himself and show him that he can love again.

Allie is a healer never experienced love and had no plans too because she had to hide her ability from everyone except her closet friends that all changed when Royce leaped into her life.


Not to give anything away but this book brought tears to my eyes and there are some funny moments that will have you laughing out loud. For those who have read this book you know what scene I am talking about.

There was only one small problem I had and that was a part close to the end of the book.where I was slightly confused, there was alot of stuff going on at once and you really had to concentrate to what you were reading but other than that, it was a good fast read.


Would I Recommmend? Yes, Yes and OH Hell Yes! I can't wait to start Aidan's book which I will be diving into as soon as I am done writing this review. So if you love the tough don't get near my heart, stubborn Highlanders , Time Travel, Loads of hot smexy romance this book and series is for you.


My rating for this book is 5 out of 5 stars(very high 5)


Book Trailer:



Masters of Time Reading Order:
Dark Seduction
Dark Rival
Dark Embrace
Dark Victory
Dark Lover

(Special Thanks to Jackie for sending me this series)

Review Dark Seduction Masters of Time #1 by Brenda Joyce

Dark Seduction(Masters of Time #1)by Brenda Joyce
Mass Market Paperback, 384 pages
Published May 1st 2007 by HQN Books
ISBN 0373772335 (ISBN13: 9780373772339)
primary language English
original title Dark Seduction (Masters of Time, #1)
url http://www.brendajoyce.com/novels
series Masters of Time #1
characters Claire Camden, Malcolm (MacLean) of Dunroch
setting New York (United States)
Scotland, 1427 (United Kingdom)
Source: Gifted-My own copy
Amazon

Brenda Joyce's Links:
Brenda's Website
Masters of Time Website


Goodreads Summary:
Malcolm of Dunroch is a newly chosen Master, a novice to his extraordinary—and dangerous—powers. But he has already broken his vows—and a young woman's death is on his hands. Malcolm is determined to fight his darkest desires, denying himself all pleasure…until fate sends him another Innocent, the beautiful bookseller Claire Camden.

Since her mother's murder, Claire has done everything possible to make a safe, secure life for herself in a city where danger lurks on every street corner, especially in the dark of night. But nothing can prepare her for the powerful and sexual medieval warrior who sweeps her back into his time—a treacherous, frightening world where the hunters and the hunted are one and the same. Claire needs Malcolm to survive, yet she must somehow keep the dangerously seductive Master at arm's length. For Malcolm's soul is at stake—and fulfilling his desires could prove fatal….

Review:
Let me start by saying I chose this book for several reasons, one being hot cover, two I loved the premise and three I have been aching to get back to my original love which is historical romance. This book covers all that which I love and missed, Highlanders(my new found addiction), a bit of paranormal(well if you want to call Good vs Evil)Time Travel, and History(Yay!). It had been so long since I have read anything to do with history that when I turned the first page, I felt like I just slipped back into a favorite pair of comfy slippers.

Malcolm is the typical (hot I might add) He man warrior/highlander who's job is to protect the innocents, little did he know when he would meet Claire his world would be changed forever.

Claire is a woman who is used to defending herself, a woman of the now time so when Malcolm comes into her life- there is a constant battle between her heart and wanting to remain independent as well as keeping Malcolm safe.

While the Scottish accent through me for a bit, it didn't take me long to fall in love with this book and Malcolm who could not love a big strong warrior who just wanted to protect you.

What Did I Like:
I liked that the Author didn't confuse you with the time jumps, I have read some books where I was confused and this one did not do that it flowed smoothly. I also liked the world building she didn't get overbearing with it and I understood completely what and who the Masters of Time were.


Overall It was wonderful to go back into time to 1427 Scotland and picture how a modern Claire dealt with the differences between her world and his.

Would I recommend it Yes, if you love Highlanders, Time Travel and Steamy Romance this book is for you. Would I continue with the series? Yes!

My rating for this book 4.5 stars out of 5

Book Trailer



Masters of Time Series Reading Order:
Dark Seduction
Dark Rival
Dark Embrace
Dark Victory
Dark Lover