Entice (Embrace Series #2)

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The war between Exiles and Angels is on — and she's wanted by both sides.

The hotly anticipated follow-up to Embrace, Entice ramps up the captivating combination of angel mythology, forbidden romance and intense action. Seventeen-year-old Violet Eden's whole life changed when she discovered she is Grigori — part angel, part human.

Her destiny is to protect humans from the vengeance of exiled angels. Knowing ...

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Overview

The war between Exiles and Angels is on — and she's wanted by both sides.

The hotly anticipated follow-up to Embrace, Entice ramps up the captivating combination of angel mythology, forbidden romance and intense action. Seventeen-year-old Violet Eden's whole life changed when she discovered she is Grigori — part angel, part human.

Her destiny is to protect humans from the vengeance of exiled angels. Knowing who to trust is key, but when Grigori reinforcements arrive, it becomes clear everyone is hiding something - even her partner, Lincoln.

And now Violet has to learn to live with her feelings for him while they work together to stay alive and stop the exiles from discovering the key to destroy all Grigori. It isn't easy. Especially when the electricity between her and exile Phoenix ignites, and she discovers his hold over her has become more dangerous than ever.

The race halfway across the world to find the one artifact that could tilt the balance of power between Angels and Exiles brings them to the cradle of civilization, where Violet's power will be pushed to the extreme. And the ultimate betrayal exposed.

"A delicious romantic triangle." -USA Today

"One of the best YA novels we've seen in a while. Get ready for a confident, kick-butt, well-defined heroine." -RT Book Reviews

"Strong, compelling and wonderfully flawed, Violet is the kind of heroine that will keep readers enthralled and rooting for her until the final page is turned." -Kirkus Reviews

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"Strong, compelling and wonderfully flawed, Violet is the kind of heroine that will keep readers enthralled and rooting for her until the final page is turned . . .This is one emotional thrill ride, filled with passion and suspense, ending with a cliffhanger that will leave readers panting for the next book." - Kirkus Reviews

" Violet remains an engaging, contemporary protagonist whose absorbing narrative interweaves intricate mythology, action suspense, and romantic complexities. Vibrant returning and new characters-including Violet's pal Steph, Grigori-in-training Spencer, and punk goth Zoe-further enliven the narrative, and the tantalizing ending will leave series readers anticipating the follow-up." - Booklist

"If you're into The Vampire Diaries, you'll love this book." - Seventeen.com Book Club

"Fans (like me!) of kick-ass-warrior-chick books like Vampire Academy will embrace this series for the adrenaline-rush/heart-pumping romance combo it provides." - Justine Spark Book Club

"Amazing history, hot romance, twisted suspense and even a character named Phoenix! All packed into a complicated world that leaves Violet unsure who to trust. Unputdownable." - Justine Spark Book Club

"Could I love this series more? Fast paced action, a strong warrior heroine, a forbidden romance. The first book is super romantic, and this one is action packed." - Justine Spark Book Club

VOYA - Jen McConnel
Seventeen has been a hard age for Violet Eden. First, she found out that she is a Grigori, a mortal imbued with angelic essence. Her job is to hunt down exiled angels and kill them. Then her life spun out of control, and Vi knows that the angels are pulling her strings. This book picks up where Embrace (Sourcebooks, 2012/Voya February 2012) left off, sweeping Violet deeper into the world of the Grigori. She and her fighting partner, Lincoln, have been studiously avoiding their more-than-friends connection, but then two Grigori elders appear to train Violet, and they stir things up. Nyla and Rudyard are partners in every sense of the word, even the ways that Violet has been told are impossible. Hope wells up, but despair is not far behind: her angelic mistake, Phoenix, is back, and this time there is no telling how far he is willing to go to prove that he can control Violet. More than pettiness motivates Phoenix, but by the time Violet sees his purpose, it is too late for her to take action. Violet and her companions are caught in a web of deceit, and it is hard to tell which illusions are harmless and which can kill. Fast paced, fraught with tension, and fantastic, this series will grab paranormal readers and not let go. One thing to be aware of: Shirvington does not go over much of the ground she covered in Embrace, so new readers will be lost if they pick up Entice first. Ages 12 to 18.
Kirkus Reviews
Shirvington strikes again with the second in the Embrace series, picking up only a month after Embrace (2012) left off. Violet is still struggling to come to terms with her powers, her profound yet forbidden feelings for her partner, Lincoln, and the powerful connection that still ties her to the dark and dangerous exile, Phoenix. There's little time for her to reflect, however, as she and her Grigori brethren race to locate the Scriptures and protect the identity of all Grigori before the exiles use them to gain the upper hand in their bloody quest for supremacy. The brethren now includes members of "the God Squad," a fantastic new cast of characters from the Grigori training center in New York. Things are further complicated by the real possibility that a traitor lurks in their midst and by Violet and Lincoln's desperation to understand whether the love they feel for each other will save them or ultimately destroy them. Strong, compelling and wonderfully flawed, Violet is the kind of heroine that will keep readers enthralled and rooting for her until the final page is turned. They will even forgive the numerous skips of her heartbeat every time she sees Lincoln. This is one emotional thrill ride, filled with passion and suspense, ending with a cliffhanger that will leave readers panting for the next book. (Paranormal romance. 14 & up)
School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up—Violet is now Grigori-an angel warrior, partnered with her would-be boyfriend, Lincoln. Alas, Grigori partners cannot be intimate; it weakens them-except when it strengthens them. Confused? Yeah, but that's okay. And Phoenix, Violet's former lover, tried to have her killed. But that's all in the past. Violet and Linc are kicking the butts of some exiles (fallen angels) as usual when big happenings stir up the angel world and Grigori leaders Nyla and Rudyard come to town with angels-in-training Zoe, Sal, and Spence. A love triangle between Violet, Spence, and Linc is quickly smothered-it was just Phoenix messing with Violet again. Other jealousies erupt when Linc spends time with Violet's nemesis, Magna. But then all is explained. Amid these romantic diversions and life-threatening upheavals, Violet and the gang must jet off to Jordan to try to find ancient scriptures before Phoenix as he will surely use them for evil purposes. But it seems that someone in the group is playing both sides. Despite the busy plot, the carefully constructed angel world actually works. Shirvington stands above the crowd of supernatural romance writers in her vivid descriptions of the Grigori fighting power. Readers familiar with Embrace (Sourcebooks, 2012) will most likely enjoy this book on a deeper level and understand the characters' motivations (particularly Violet's relationships with Phoenix and Lincoln), but it will appeal to new readers as well.Tara Kehoe, Plainsboro Public Library, NJ
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781402268434
  • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 9/4/2012
  • Series: Jessica Shirvington's Embrace Series , #2
  • Pages: 464
  • Sales rank: 90,791
  • Age range: 14 - 17 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 1.60 (d)

Meet the Author

Jessica Shirvington
How many of us can say we fell in love in high school? A lot of us. But how many of us stayed in love with the same person? Jessica Shirvigton has been lucky enough to marry the man she fell in love with at seventeen, Matthew Shirvington--Olympic sprinter, five-time national 100m champion, and current sports personality with Australia's Foxtel and Sky News. Jessica and her family live outside Sydney, Australia, where she is currently working on the next book in the Embrace series.
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Prologue

"No one takes my life away from me. I give it up of my own free will."

John 10:18

The angel had been ordered to make his choice. It had to be of his own free will. But what they asked of him carried a high price. He would most likely never return. Most likely be destroyed. Or worse.

And no one would ever know the truth.

"You have decided, then," a voice said to him.

I felt each moment as the angel did-the obscured version of time in what had to be an otherworldly place-but could see nothing. It was surreal; no people were visible-just their presence, or maybe auras.

It wasn't a question, what was said. They knew the moment he'd made the decision. They probably knew before him. He could sense them all around, the mighty Seraphim. Supreme knowledge lent them a powerful presence, but it was bitter this day.

"When the first of your tasks is complete, you will move on to the next. You must not reveal yourself or seek companionship with anyone, especially exiles, unless for the purposes of fulfilling your objectives."

"I understand."

"You will spend three years before the day on which you must act arrives. He has his role to play. It is not possible without your actions first."

"I understand."

And he did understand. He had made this decision of his own free will, despite the sacrifice, for he knew it had only been asked of him because he was the perfect choice.

He felt the universe around him, the freedom of unfettered dominion over space and realm, and wondered when he would again feel this, if ever.

"Take a name of the times when you are there. Now go."

And so it was. He made the transition amid images of mobs and anger. To his destiny. To death. The flash of a kiss. All things to come.

A fog cleared around me and my surroundings came into view. I was suddenly in my art studio. Standing by the window was a figure I recognized. The one I suspected was my angel maker.

"What's your name?" I asked, still amazed by the way my words seemed to float through the air in these dreams, as if they had their own physical presence.

"It does not matter. But you may call me Lochmet if you require a title."

"What does that mean?"

"Warrior."

I swallowed, suddenly nervous. The way he said it, with such force and confidence, made him seem so powerful.

"Why did you show me that angel? I don't get it."

"Not yet. But you will. It is but a strand of one existence, from a very long time ago."

"No, please don't...Just tell me."

He turned to face me, his shoulders squared, and I struggled with conflicting urges-one drawing me toward him, the other, to cower away. I was sure he could see it, see right through me, which only made me more vulnerable.

"We all have the capacity to find the will to do what must be done-even when that which we must do terrifies us most. Remember this."

"That's it? That doesn't explain anything. Who was he? I thought it was against angel law to exile to earth. How come the Seraphim asked it of that angel?"

He considered me for another delayed, vacant moment before his head tilted toward a painting beside him. The vision of a sandy beach with a midnight blue sea crashing against rocks seemed to affect him. He stretched his arm out and brushed his fingers lightly across the textured ripples of the oil-painted canvas. For just a moment, the silence between us was almost comfortable.

But when he looked back at me, I knew: he wasn't going to tell me any more about the angel he had shown me.

"Be mindful. A traitor is within your fold," he said.

"Who?"

He shook his head and turned back to the window.

"You must walk your path; leave the footprints as evidence of your journey. I cannot take it...or change it."

His voice held the first hint of emotion-a small, almost undetectable, quiver.

"But you did help me," I started. "Two years ago, in that classroom..." Even in my dream, I felt the sickening memories and the lump in my throat willing me not to go on. "It couldn't have been anyone else. You sent that teacher across the school to intervene."

I swallowed hard, fought to hold onto my train of thought, not detour to that day, to that teacher holding me down while I struggled beneath his heavy weight.

"You interfered," I said, then dropped my head. "Thank you."

His silence was all the confirmation I needed. I looked around the room, unsure what to say next. My paintings surrounded me, but unlike before, they now included those that I had only planned, envisioned. Somehow, this room held the paintings of my imagination.

I shuddered.

From behind me, I heard a roar. The deepest rumble, so strong it reverberated up my legs and into my spine.

"My lion," I whispered.

I spun around in dreamy slow motion. There was nothing there. I turned back to the angel. He was gone. Sprinkles of rain spattered in through the crack in the window.

I stood, waiting.

And then everything around me exploded in a flash of color that settled to nothing. I was nowhere, all alone apart from the rain, startlingly cold, stinging my face with every sharp landing.

Shards of ice.

Cold enough to wake me up.

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  • Posted September 10, 2012

    Jessica Shirvington once again knocks it outta the park with Boo

    Jessica Shirvington once again knocks it outta the park with Book 2 in this series. My only complaints are: Not enough Phoenix page time and having to wait for Book 3. This is a fantastic serious, but I truly hope we see more of Phoenix and also more of the feelings between Phoenix and Violet are explored in the next book. Lincoln is a good guy, but Phoenix...well, there is so much more potential there! And I find the emotions between Phoenix and Violet to be more real than what is between Lincoln and Violet.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 3, 2013

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    I probably wouldn't have picked this up if hadn't already been

    I probably wouldn't have picked this up if hadn't already been sent for review. There were elements of the first book that I really liked and others that I had issues with. I had hopes that this might be better. I'm glad that I gave this book a chance.

    Violet was a much better character this time around. She's starting to embrace who she is a little bit better. She acknowledges that she made mistakes in the past, but at the same time they are a part of who she is. I'm not surprised that there's something different about Violet, ever more so than the fact that she's a Grigori. I enjoyed how everyone refers to her aura. I'll be curious to see how this will benefit her in the end. I'm also curious to see how the 7 rays fit into this (and I especially hope that it's even a little bit better than the book of the same name).

    I was pleased to see that Lincoln and Violet's relationship seems to be moving in the right direction throughout this book. I'm not saying that they need to be together, or that they are soul mates. But, I absolutely hated the way Violet treated Lincoln in the first book. But at the same time, Lincoln pulls some shady things throughout this book. He desperately wants to make amends, but he is constantly hiding things from Violet. I don't see how they can be soul mates because of their deceptions.

    I liked the plot line more in this story. The race to find the list first is interesting, especially since it does not work exactly like planned. I love the idea that Moses body is hiding in plain sight, thinly veiled by angel magic and illusions. I love how Judas plays into the story. It was a twist that I was not expecting. I also really enjoy Phoenix. I'm not sure he's the bad guy we all want him to be. I think his story is deeper than that.

    At this point, I will be ready the next book in the series. I'm hoping it can continue to develop.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 10, 2012

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    *contains mild spoilers of Embrace* Entice is secondary novel i

    *contains mild spoilers of Embrace*
    Entice is secondary novel is a series that exceeded the first. Embrace was enjoyable but just not that memorable. However Entice was full of action, frustration, potential romance and just exciting. I honestly couldn't put the book down and was sometimes late for work because I lost track of time reading it at breakfast! My liking towards Violet Eden has solidified in Entice. I really liked how independent she is, something you don't usually see in paranormal YA novels. I was also glad that this time she learnt from her previous mistakes and didn't repeat them. She held her ground, she was focused and even if she was swayed a bit, she knew where she belonged in the end.
    The end of Embrace was shocking, we find out that Pheonix has somehow embraced his evil side and is now out to get her. Boy am I glad Pheonix is out of the way. I hated how Violet was sidetracked by him and caused so much hurt to her true love, Linc. Even if he still didn't know it yet. However Entice doesn't focus on the romance, but it focuses on finding the scriptures, on finding out who has betrayed the Grigoris and also on Violet learning more about her powers and how big of a part she will have to play for the Grigoris.
    The secondary characters in Entice were all so likable! Spence, the guy who I thought was going to create yet another love triangle, only ended up being her awesome kick-butt sidekick thank god. He had me cracking up so much when he teamed up with Violet. We also have Sal, Steph's love interest and then Zoe. I honestly think the introduction of these trio made the book lighter and a bit less dark for the readers. Griffin was as great as always and Magda was as annoying as hell. I loved how Stephanie, who is Vi's none paranormal best friend, is in on everything. Vi doesn't have to keep this huge secret from her and Steph is always 100% in on what Vi is doing and most of the time actually joins in on meetings and watches their practices. Thank god there is no negligent protagonist and a whiny best friend here!
    Entice is a great, and better, follow up to Embrace and I now have high hopes for Emblaze. i know many readers have gotten bored of angel novels, but I believe if you stick to the end of Embrace and pick up Entice, you will fall in love with this series!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 5, 2012

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    Great book with great story line. Kept me entertained

    Great book with great story line. Kept me entertained

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 20, 2013

    Highly recommend

    Love this series!!!! I can 't wait for the next book!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 1, 2013

    Entice is one of the most amazing books I have read (including E

    Entice is one of the most amazing books I have read (including Embrace), the book has a great ending into the leading to the beginning of the next book.

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  • Posted February 25, 2013

    Embrace was a hit for me, and I was incredibly anxious to see ho

    Embrace was a hit for me, and I was incredibly anxious to see how Violet would grow and change in the next book (along with everyone else and the rest of the story, of course). I had a few concerns about where I thought the series might end up going, but I was so impressed when I read Entice and realized it wasn't going to follow that predictable pattern exactly the way I thought it would.




    And not only that, but I greedily devoured the story in this one and I'm ALREADY craving the final book, Emblaze! So much development took place in Entice, and while it still didn't blow my expectations out of the water it still surpassed them.




    Reasons to Read: 




    1. A fantastic & atypical love triangle:




    My biggest reservations regarding the Violet Eden series has been regarding the love triangle; love triangles have just been done to death, and they're often exactly the same as every other one out there. The first book, Embrace, doesn't give us the best impression of the Phoenix and Violet and Lincoln triangle but I can assure you after reading Entice that it is moving in a GREAT direction. It's just painful enough, but strays from the area of becoming TOO much and too annoying. (And because I'm clearly Team Linc, I just have to say that he does WELL in this book. So, so well.)




    2. Intoxicating action scenes:




    Jessica's writing is good, but I find where it really shines (besides the kissing scenes which are also well done) is with the fight scenes. These are fight scenes where I literally cannot read fast enough, and my fingers are turning the pages as fast as I can to try and find out what's going to happen. I completely lose my mind to the story.




    3. Plenty of insight about the key themes:




    Entice is pretty heavy on the themes of free will, consequences and betrayal. These are the three ideas that keep the story focused and moving forward and lend a bit more realism to the story. They're exactly the types of things most readers will find easy to relate to, and cause plenty of problems for the characters. But I was easily impressed with how thoughtful Jessica was regarding these ideas, and how there are both benefits and drawbacks to them. And they make for some excellent twists!




    That being said, there were a few times I felt like I was a little bit lost with the sudden plot twists when they initally came up and they had to be thoroughly explained before I could completely follow the gravity of the situation.




    And in some ways, some of the story was a bit predictable - nothing's easy for the budding romantic relationships, love has its costs, and not everyone is who you think they are - although some times those insticts about someone turn out to be right. I wish I hadn't been able to figure these things out so early on in the story, but I'm definitely curious to see where they go later on in the last book! And I hope the love plot isn't dragged out quite as much. It's good, but I would really like to see things settled by the end.




    ARC received from publisher for review; no other compensation was received. 

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 31, 2013

    Loved this book!

    Already read the fourth from Australia and it only gets better from here!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 7, 2013

    Couldnt put it down

    Almost started crying when i thought it was going to be over i didnt want it to end and i am so excited to start the next one this series should never end it is amazing and i think everyone should read this series

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 29, 2012

    Outstanding!!

    Love love love very enchanting yet dark and mysterious.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 19, 2012

    Amazing sequel

    Could not put this book down! Cant wait until the next book:)

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  • Posted November 16, 2012

    Darn Shirvington for creating such a sexy character like Phoenix

    Darn Shirvington for creating such a sexy character like Phoenix, knowing that Violet probably will not choose him in the end! (Though there's still hope they might end up together). I mean, Linc is sweet & awesome and all, but I fell for Phoenix. Yes, I fell for the typical agonized hot-as-hell villain who you can't help but feel sorry for. Anyways, excellent book, but I'm subtracting 2 stars for Shirvington going anti-Phoenix!

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  • Posted November 11, 2012

    highly recommended

    I can hardly wait for the next book to come out. I loved reading the two books that Jessica shirvington has written.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 12, 2012

    WOW - INTENSE & SUSPENSFUL! ALSO HAS BIBLICAL HISTORY & SCRIPTURES.

    This 2nd book in Jessica Shirvington's Embrace series DOES NOT DISAPPOINT! Just like the 1st book, I couldn't put it down. I absolutely love the story line of exiled angels & grigori. Also, the implementation of actual scriptures from the Bible, along with Biblical History gives it mire depth. I just love it & cannot wait until the release of the 3rd book titled Emblaze, which comes out in March of 2013!

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  • Posted October 9, 2012

    Must Read

    I rate this book 4.5. Since day one, I root for Lincoln. I like his characteristics--mellow, understanding, thoughtful, loving, and most of all protective to his loved ones ( a real Guardian Angel who protects humanity). O_o In book one, Ms. Jessica Shirvington tore my heart when Violet slept with Phoenix. I felt the agony that Lincoln was experiencing when he found out. In this book, I enjoyed more the romance of Lincoln and Violet, but pulled my hair out when they tried to distant themselves to one another again after what happened to Rudy and Nyla. I also enjoyed the new characters (Spence,Zoe, and Sal) that Ms. Jessica added in this second installment, and the smart-ass remarks of Steph. Finally, the author revealed the lineage of Violet, and many more. Ms. Jessica also twisted the ending. Of course, Phoenix was still the villain. Without his craziness, the story would not be the same. The story was well written. The half point I deducted was due to my frustration on Lincoln and Violet's romance in the last part of the story. All I have ever wanted is for Linc and Violet to hook up and remain as great couple. When is it going to happen? My rating was always based on the level of my enjoyment. Sorry for being cryptic on my review. I just don't want to spoil the suspense, but I am quite sure that you will also enjoy as I did.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 6, 2012

    beautifully tragic

    This teen love story is so tragically romantic that it'll keep your eyes glued to the page

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 28, 2012

    amazing!!

    This book series is great couldn't put it down definitely a must read! i cant wait for book 3!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 27, 2012

    Want to read

    Jessica actually came to my school today. And she is the most awsome writter i have ever met! Now i hope i can get on my nook!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 22, 2012

    Loved it!!!

    Fell in love with the first book and couldn't wait for this one to be released. You get to fall in love with the same characters and fall in love with new ones as well. Beautifly written. One of my fav authors!!!

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  • Posted September 18, 2012

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    Since I loved the first book I couldn't wait to read this one. T

    Since I loved the first book I couldn't wait to read this one. This sequel is one of the most anticipated books that I have been waiting for. Was it worth it? HECK YEAH!!

    So, let me start off by saying that this book exceeded my expectations by far! Once I open this book, I knew things were going down but I hadn't expect it to sway me so much. The plot of the book is once again paced awesomely well where you are into the book so much by the time you look up, your fifty pages in! I easily fell into the book enojying all the twist and turns.

    The love interest. Let's take this moment to scream. 1...2...3..
    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
    There. There are many new developments with this couple that either made me feel happy, angry, sad, and even heartache. Ms. Shirvington, you sure do know how to mess with my emotions! I wanted to slap people around and make them see. It's in front of your eyes. OPEN THEM!!
    It did however, end they way I wanted to, so in the end, I am happy camper :)
    For now...

    There are several new twists towards the end of the book that made my head turn. I knew something was up and I'm glad it all came to light. Once again, Violet fights till the end never giving up even when other do around her. She find new allies and makes new friends who help her along the way.

    Entice is a fantastic sequel stealing breathe from the reader. The tension of power, control, and love ignites a war that has just yet begun. The gripping drama with vivid emotions, once in the story there is no way out.
    Entice lingers in the mind, far even when it's over. You must solve the riddle. Find the traitor and hope to God you figure it out first. Cause if not, a bigger power is going to be unleashed. Solid and inviting, Entice is beautiful.

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