Nightbloom
The Nightwing Series #3
Juliette Cross
Genre: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
Date of Publication: September 1, 2015
ISBN: 978-161650576-9
ASIN: B00QP3CZR2
Word Count: 36K
Book Description:
The love between a human and a Morgon, the dragon-hybrid race, tempts fate once more…
All her life, Ella Barrow has allowed others to make her decisions. Forced to stifle her artistic talents and stay in a loveless relationship with Clayton Kerrington, the man her mother believes to be her perfect match, Ella’s life may be safe—but it’s not her own. Paxon Nightwing, on the other hand, is anything but the safe choice.
A charming and alluring Morgon, Paxon sees Ella for the woman she truly is. His bold confidence and protective nature ignites a passion she’s never felt before. But a dark family tragedy forces their secrecy—until Clayton makes it impossible to hide their clandestine affair. Will Ella be strong enough to fight for herself at last?
Or will she succumb once more and risk losing the only man she’s ever loved?
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~ 4.5 Nightbloom Stars ~
Nightbloom is book three in the Nightwing series by Juliette Cross.
There is just some enchanting about these Morgon men. I am in love and have been addicted since reading book one, Soulfire. The Morgon men have this raw sexual nature that gets your blood boiling and they also protect their mate with such fierceness. I was pulled into Nightbloom from begging to end and could not put it down.
Paxon Nightwing knows that Ella is the one and he sees Ella for who she is and can be. He is confident and sure of himself, but not in an arrogant way, oh no, in a very sexy Morgon/dragon way. I loved him.
Ella is the good girl. She does what is expected of her and she still lives at home enjoying the close relationship she shares with her parents. She is shy and keeps her talent hidden never showing her art to anyone. I enjoyed her transformation from shy to sure of herself.
At the begging is she dating Clayton. Why? Well it makes her parents happy and to say the least they look good together in their social structure. All I can say is Clayton is a dick. He puts on an act in front of her parents, but you can tell he really does not care for Ella. I wanted to smack Ella and say, hay you need to kick this guy to the curb and stand up for yourself. I loved watching Ella come out of her shell, learn that it does not matter what everyone thinks or feels; because she is an amazing women, with an outstanding talent and that their is a man who sees her and will stand buy her always.
The plot is straight forward, with some secrets and blackmail coming to light. The romance was sweet and sexy. The story gives us another tempting look into the world of Morgons’ and it’s city of Gladium, where humans and Morgon’s are slowly bringing their lives together.
Nightbloom is sweet, sexy, and satisfying. The author has done it again. I highly recommend picking up this series. I can’t wait for more.
*Disclaimer: ARC provided by Kensington Books/Lyrical Press via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.
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I blotted my Petal Pink lips on a piece of memo paper and capped the lipstick.
“Dangit!”
Trying to retrieve the tube with the tip of my open-toe heel, I only succeeded in pushing the lipstick farther away. “Ugh.”
Unable to bend that far in my pencil skirt, I hiked the hem up to my thighs and crawled on all fours, shimmying my behind, then stretching my arm till my fingers finally gripped my favorite lipstick.
That’s when I heard a low, masculine whistle from someone standing behind me.
Scooting back, I shot off the floor and slid my hemline back to my knee, all under the steady gaze of Paxon Nightwing, silhouetted by the sunlight that filtered into the foyer of Linden and Burke.
Towering above me with jet-black hair and matching sharp-edged wings, wearing a charcoal button-down, black slacks, and a devilish smile, his voice crooned when he spoke. “Now that’s what I call a warm welcome.”
“I, um, well, I…”
He extended a bronzed hand. I reached out with my right, nearly dropping the lipstick again. I shifted it to my left hand. “I like pink.”
I like pink? I like pink! For God’s sake, Ella. How old was I? Five?
His extended hand engulfed mine, then he drew our bodies closer. Grinning wide and stroking his thumb across my knuckles, his melodious voice sounded sultry and sinful.
“So do I.”
I blinked stupidly till my brain started functioning again. He didn’t say a word, mesmerizing me with ridiculously deep brown eyes.
“I’m, uh, Ella Barrow.”
“Paxon Nightwing. Pleasure to meet you. But I think we’ve met before.”
I tugged on my hand. He didn’t let go, tightening his hold.
“Uh, well, I’m friends with Sorcha and Jessen.”
“Yes.”
I knew this guy was a player, the kind to make a girl swoon with a glance and charm the pants right off her. Literally. Jessen had even kissed him in a club once. And while his carousing behavior should make me want to run away, I couldn’t forget that Jessen had said on a scale of one to ten, his kiss was a ninety-nine.
He still held my hand, angling his body closer. “I’ve also seen you at the Vaengar games. With Kerrington.”
“Yeah. We’re, um, dating.”
“That’s a shame.”
I tugged again.
He released me. “I have an appointment with Sorcha Nightwing.”
“Yes. I know.”
Pulling myself together, I pressed the comm device on my desk and cleared my throat. “Mr. Nightwing is here.”
“Thanks, Ella. Show him to my office, please.”
Rounding behind the desk, I gestured down the hall. “This way.”
“After you.” A sly grin.
I tilted up my chin, pretending I wasn’t afraid of him, then led him toward Sorcha’s office. I was good at pretending.
As soon as I stepped in front of him, a primal shiver vibrated through my bones.
His eyes were on me. I felt his gaze, as if his gaze were a caress, brushing up my legs, curving over my behind, rounding my hips to the dip of my waist and finally settling on the blond waves that fell past my shoulders. By the time we reached the door to the office, my heartbeat hammered in my throat.
Gesturing for him to enter, I kept my eyes on the floor, trying desperately to regain control. He stopped in front of me, but I held my gaze until I realized I was fixated on his crotch. I jerked my head up. Amusement flickered across chiseled features. He was about to say something, but I didn’t give him the chance. I marched back up the hall to the receptionist area.
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K Davis
September 8, 2015 at 7:53 pm
Wow! I want this book.
Betul E.
September 8, 2015 at 4:00 pm
Love the cover!!
Kim
September 4, 2015 at 5:27 pm
I’ve never heard of this series before, but this book definitely sounds good. I’m going to have to add to my ever growing TBR list.
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Sherry S.
September 3, 2015 at 8:38 pm
I’m really looking forward to reading this series.
Angela
September 4, 2015 at 12:25 pm
Hope you enjoy this series Sherry. It’s one I have loved and look forward too.
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Stephanie F.
September 2, 2015 at 9:05 am
You had me hooked with dragon’s. Definitely going to the top of my tbr.
Angela
September 4, 2015 at 12:26 pm
Dragons always go to the top of my TBR Stephanie. I hope you enjoy!
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Juana Esparza
September 1, 2015 at 8:29 pm
I can’t wait to read this series. I have added the books to my book wishlist.
Angela
September 4, 2015 at 12:26 pm
Juana hope you enjoy this series.
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Juana Esparza
September 1, 2015 at 8:29 pm
I can’t wait to read this series. I have added the books to my book wishlist.
Juliette Cross
September 1, 2015 at 5:54 pm
Thanks for sharing with your readers, Angela! 🙂
Angela
September 1, 2015 at 5:58 pm
My pleasure ^_^!
Rhianna
September 1, 2015 at 5:05 pm
Argh! I need to read these.
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Angela
September 4, 2015 at 12:27 pm
It’s a great read Rhianna. Hope you enjoy.
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Bonny McDevitt
September 1, 2015 at 7:50 am
great excerpt really pulls you in!
Angela
September 4, 2015 at 12:28 pm
Thanks for stoping by and checking out this tour Bonny. I liked the excerpt too.
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Kristia
September 1, 2015 at 6:59 am
Sounds interesting, loved the excerpt! Thanks for the chance to win this 🙂
Angela
September 4, 2015 at 12:29 pm
I enjoyed the excerpt too. Thanks for stoping in and good luck in the giveaway Kristia.
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Nurmawati Djuhawan
September 1, 2015 at 6:42 am
thx u for hosting 🙂
Angela
September 4, 2015 at 12:28 pm
It’s my pleasure to host Juliette Cross. I enjoy her work. Thank you for stoping bye Nurmawati.
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