Chosen: Zephs Awakening
Jan 05, Stephanie G rated it really liked it Shelves: Dex had never been good at being a team player but for some reason he found it satisfying to be part of the Para-Ops team. Not that he would admit it but he thought of the other team members as family. Better than family since his family abandoned him.
Since their last assignment he had gotten especially close to Lucy the mage-cat shifter in the group. Lucy was having double controlling her heat so Dex decided he would help her through it , this only became difficult once he met the sexy vam Dex had never been good at being a team player but for some reason he found it satisfying to be part of the Para-Ops team.
Lucy was having double controlling her heat so Dex decided he would help her through it , this only became difficult once he met the sexy vampire Jess. She aroused him in ways no one had ever done. But when she helped Lucy run away he was furious with her and intended to give her a piece of his mind instead he may have wound up giving her a piece of his heart. So when Malone told him he need to go to Europe and talk to the shifters there , he jumped at the chance knowing he could see Jess again.
But once she met him things became a little more difficult. For the first time in her life, she took something for her self with out any regard for her research or for anyone else. So she let it all be put on hold and took Dex, but in the morning her duties reared there ugly head. She would hold every minute, touch and kiss in her memory for ever. But once she returned home she found out someting so shocking she had no choice but to find Dex and bring him to her. But if he found out what she did and who she was hiding from him she just may lose him for ever.
This may have been my favorite book in the Para-Ops series. At first i really wanted Lucy and Dex together, i had a hard time wrapping my head around her and Dex with no strings attached, then Dex finding some one else. I felt it would hurt Lucy but the way Verna writes it , it is perfect i couldn't have asked for a better way for it to play out. Dex is the perfect alpha male. All tortured past, hard, stubborn and sexy.
Jess and Dex are explosive together, you can feel the heat rise of the pages when these two are together. Virna out did her self on this one. I was glued to this book the entire time i only put it down to use the restroom. I recommended this read fully but you must read the first two first or this will not have the same meaning to you. If its who i think it is i will be soo excited. Dec 20, Christi Snow rated it it was amazing. I don't have room on my review schedule on my blog to post this until Jan.
I was so looking forward to this third installment to the Para Ops series and I was not let down. At first, I was worried when I realized that Dex wasn't going to be paired up with Lucy, but I loved him and Jes together Virna DePaul has created such an incredible world within this se I don't have room on my review schedule on my blog to post this until Jan. Virna DePaul has created such an incredible world within this series that I just love. This book belonged to Dex half-were shifter from the Para Ops team and Jes vampire doctor with another agenda.
There is so much that Jes is hiding in this book and even though I knew that it would all work out in the end, it was really emotional getting to there. I just adore Dex's character. When someone enters his life that he cares for, he is completely loyal and protective of that person. There are some horrible circumstances from his childhood which have made him become this completely protective person that is so attractive.
The scenes with the little seven year old Ella that completely melted my heart. Then there is Jes, who has withstood so much loss, and as a doctor, is just trying to find a solution. I certainly did not always agree with her methods, but in her heart, her actions were for the right reasons.
There are so many little details to this book, like little Ella, which made it so good. Mahone and the glimpses of the Goddess and the developing feelings between them I cannot wait to see what Virna DePaul does with that story line over the series. Then there is Cy His attitude towards his very short life I like where that is going! In addition there was a whole new species of otherworlders added to the mix I hope that we get to see a LOT more of these dragon shifters in the future.
I am assuming that Lucy's book is next, but there is talk of adding more to the team. I cannot wait to see where this series is headed. It is such a good series! If you like paranormal, this series needs to be in your TBR pile!! Feb 11, Morgan Wyatt rated it really liked it Shelves: I consider the book a 4. It is not a sweet romantic tale of thwarted love between the species, nor does it involve sparkling vampires, what the series does have is hard hitting action, clever plot twists, and major heat. Dex Hunt is a were bea I consider the book a 4.
Dex Hunt is a were beast without family ties after being ejected from the pack as a youngster by his grandfather. This early cruelty stays with him, hounding him, begging for revenge, which he may find soon. Could it be a plot to destroy the fragile peace between the species? Jesamina Martin knows almost percent that Dex Hunt is the one. As a specially trained doctor and vampire, she needs blood to determine if Dex is the one the prophecies mention. If so he may be able to save her adopted people the Draci, who only live thirty years.
Getting close to him, and convincing him to give a blood sample might be a problem.
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It can only end badly, especially when he finds out that she is working for the man he hates the most. The Otherborn, as the non-human species are called are both the bad, and the good guys, but then are so are the humans. Everyone holds secrets that they refused to share; secrets that could be fatal. The fate of earth hangs in the balance as the Para-Ops team tries to discover who is behind the shape-shifter killings and the raising of evil spirits. The Other are not comic book characters, but fully fleshed out individuals with complicated motivations, fears, and needs.
Their resistance to each is real and for all the right reasons. The characters come alive. Dec 20, Vanessa theJeepDiva rated it it was amazing Shelves: Shifters have begun killing each other. The shifters have always been the Otherborn that the world knows the least about. In an attempt to see this race have more peace and possibly become better rooted into human society Mahone and the Para-Ops team become involved. This assignment sends Dex to France and back into the arms of the woman he had believed to be a one night stand.
I picked him out as my favorite character while reading Chosen by Blood. I love shifters and charact Shifters have begun killing each other. I love shifters and characters with pasts that have left them damaged always lure me in too. He did not disappoint. The readers finally get to know exactly who Dex wants revenge on and why. That was a very interesting part of the story. The reasons as to why Dex ended up spending his childhood in a were orphanage and not in the loving arms of his mother is very tragic. Dex goes into his newest assignment with gusto knowing that he will soon get to have his revenge.
Jes was introduced in Chosen by Fate. She is a scientist trying to help the Otherborn she has lived around her whole life. She brings her own damaged baggage into the fray and owns it. She wants to save her family and there is almost nothing she will not do to see that it happens. She also brought out a different side of Dex. Reading Dex evolve into someone who can care about others and himself was incredible.
Readers are not only introduced to some new characters, but a fascinating race of Otherborn is also introduced. I cannot wait to see where Virna goes with the Draci. Jun 11, Readsalot81 rated it did not like it Shelves: Poorly formatted, formulaic, predictable, and a TSTL heroine. Full out LOL worthy love scenes. Really, don't compare a man's penis to a metal pipe. The heroine lies to the hero again and again.. I'm all for conflict between the two main characters, but all of the surrounding drama felt contrived and asinine.
There is a particular plot point in which the hero does not want a certain something to occur and it's stressed how much he goes to extreme le Poorly formatted, formulaic, predictable, and a TSTL heroine. There is a particular plot point in which the hero does not want a certain something to occur and it's stressed how much he goes to extreme lengths to avoid this but of course, the UNWANTED thing occurs..
There's another scene where the hero is with his fuck buddy, but starts imagining our fair heroine. In all honesty, I'm pretty sure this is pretty realistic to some degree, but it still is a turn off. They're not really banging the women they want. I have to admit, this does not endear me towards the characters. It actually evokes a fair amount of disgust. The love scenes were either giggle or cringe worthy. Between the two main characters, I didn't feel any emotion other than lust and so it felt rather unbelievable when the author tried to make it seem like it was so much more.
The heroine's actions and how she kept lying to the hero made the romance just that much harder to swallow. The fact that she never came clean, only tried to explain when her actions were outed. That's not how you treat someone if you love them. I really liked the world building and ideas that set in these books rather than the actual characters. I enjoyed the last two books, but I wasn't wowed by any of the characters. Dex's story was entertaining and fast paced.. Even the sto I loved it!
Even the storyline with Mahone and the Goddess.. This is a series that, for me, has gotten better with each book and i'm really hoping that there are quite a few more to come.. Still so many questions and possibilities! Can't wait to see what Virna Depaul has in store for us next! Dec 02, Mara rated it did not like it Shelves: I didn't think I could like a sequel less than the first book in a series, but Chosen by Sin proved me wrong. There's still a very shallow world-building and the characters are worse than their counterpart in Chosen by Blood.
It may have a plot, but I couldn't get out of my dislike of the romance and characters. He is simply unbelievable. You do not spend an eternity hating and taking one definite decision to accept change so easily.
He's way to I didn't think I could like a sequel less than the first book in a series, but Chosen by Sin proved me wrong. He's way too accepting to become real. I do not see a struggle to overcome his past, his hatred etc. I see the words, but can't feel them. She is everything I despise in a woman, lying, manipulative to the extreme, unable to stand on her own feet. You really don't see how they came to love each other. It's also difficult to believe an entire team would follow the leadership of a man they know they can't trust.
He has his own agenda and has no problem in sending them to death for it. There's no way he can command loyalty. I skipped many a scene from midbook. Plenty of people loves it. Try reading one of their review, starting with Melindeeloo: View all 5 comments. Dec 30, Jenni Ebba rated it really liked it. This book was another great addition to the series. It was actually a lot better than the first one, but not as good as the second. In this one we finally find out who Dex Hunt really is and the lucky heroine that was introduced in the last one!
The series seems to be almost over though, now that almost the whole team has found a "partner. I hope in the next n This book was another great addition to the series. I hope in the next novel Lucy, the half mage half feline shifter will meet a mate that she will feel comfortable letting her guards down with. Preferably that mate be Cy- the Draci adopted brother of Jesmina; after Jes finds the miraculous life extension of course. Or better yet Lucy finds a spell to have his lifespan match hers!!!!
I just cannot wait and am so happy I found DePaul's first novel in my local bookstore! Dec 24, Kelly at rated it really liked it. I really enjoyed Chosen by Sin. Dex is like an island. Not his team members, not his lovers, no one. Until he crosses paths with Jesmina Martin, the sexy, sassy vampire who helped the Para-Ops team on their last mission. Jesmina changes everything for Dex.
This was a really good book. There are so many secrets and lies that I really enjoyed Chosen by Sin. Email required Address never made public. In case you missed it! Want to learn more? Antonelli College Home Page. Email Subscription Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Join 19 other followers. Create a free website or blog at WordPress. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.
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While affected, their active cast will stop energy generation of their entire team for 5 seconds. As Moira attacks her enemies, the phylactery holding her immortal soul is slowly augmented with additional power. Following 5 basic attacks, the next attack grants Moira 3. Refusing to face her end alone, Moira coalesces the last of her energy with the most injured foe in combat, forcibly uniting them in life and death. Upon death, Moira deals Beautiful and terrible as the eventide, Moira rules the afterlife as Queen of the Underworld, commanding her undead armies with absolute sovereignty and striking down all who oppose her.
Long ago, the undead king Sarpedon became intrigued with the machinations of the living and left the Underworld and his queen behind, vowing to return once he had his fill of adventure. In his absence, Moira ruled as the sole monarch of the afterlife, but as time went on, the pain of being separated from Sarpedon grew into a constant torment. Unable to bear the loneliness any longer, Moira now travels to the mortal realm of Atlantis where she hopes to finally be reunited with her lost love.
Bringing down the full force of his frozen sword, Serac creates a bitter avalanche of ice that he sends rushing towards his foes. Launches a wave of ice dealing None are spared from the howling frenzy of Serac and his white wolf Winter as they ride into battle. Serac continuously builds up thin layers of frost as he attacks until the numbing ice shatters and empowers the next swing of his blade.
Following 2 basic attacks, the next attack increases Serac's Magical Penetration by The arctic wolf Winter sinks its teeth deep into their prey, allowing Serac to easily strike his foe with even greater force. Chief among the Icefall tribe hunters, Serac and his frostwolf Winter track their prey with cold, ruthless efficiency across the frozen expanse of the Hoarfrost mountains. Once Winter has caught your scent and Serac has you in his sights, there is no escaping their chilling pursuit. Each of the enigmatic heroes of the Icefall tribe first came together in the icy tundra as a devout follower of Chione, goddess of the snow, heeding the call to protect her most sacred and blessed lands.
While the high priestess Atalanta serves Chione from the capital city of Atlantis, the rest of the Icefall tribe continues to defend what is now their arctic home. Level 50 Armored Seashell When her vitality begins to suffer, Zoe conjures an impenetrable shield around herself, absorbing damage. Level 50 Second Wind Unwilling to even consider retreat, Zoe musters a last effort to defeat her enemy. Level 50 Maelstrom Cleave In the furious wake of each swing, Zoe's blade strikes all enemies before her.
All basic attacks deal 3. Following 3 basic attacks, the next attack deals 35K Physical Damage in an area around her. Zoe and her steed stand guard, patrolling with the blade of the ocean's waves. Level 50 Squall of Asgard The mighty hammer of Magnus builds an electric charge, periodically erupting in a torrential storm of chain lightning. Level 50 Blessing of Zeus Through sacrifice to the King of the Gods, Magnus gains an aura bestowing magical benefits to nearby allies.
Allies near Magnus gain Magical Penetration. Level 50 Storm of Olympus At his limits, Magnus discharges a burst of Zeus' lightning and beseeches his new gods for power and protection. The first cast of Electric Smash now stuns affected enemies for 4 seconds. Level 50 Ursine Warrior Melita's bear becomes inspired by her horn calls, strengthening the will of any ally deployed behind them.
Level 50 Louder Horns Careful instrument maintenance and strong lungs amplify the blast from Melita's echoing horns. Shattering Call now reduces the enemy's Physical Defense by for 6 seconds. Level 50 Sound Barrier With a thunderous bellow, Melita's horns permeate the air, dampening the enemy's blows and shaking arrows out of the sky. Melita starts the battle with an additional Physical Defense. The unit initially deployed behind Melita gains 3K bonus Physical Damage on every basic attack. Shattering Call now additionaly purges one buff from all enemies hit. Level 50 Bellowing Charge Never one to hold back, Nestor stampedes onto the battlefield, ready to stun the first enemy his blades can find.
Level 50 Unknown Strength Never fully aware of his own true brawn, Nestor sometimes unleashes an unintended massive line attack. Level 50 Relentless Stampede Never one to accept defeat, Nestor stomps his hooves and with a savage bellow, fights on with renewed ferocity. Level 50 Razortooth Edge Zeph finds a rhythm to his attacks, unleashing an enhanced blow every few swings. Level 50 Intimidating Glare Brave soldiers are reduced to quivering wrecks upon glimpsing the unnervingly aggressive expression on Zeph's face.
Enemies around Zeph have Physical Defense reduced by Level 50 Torrential Shred Zeph's movements are like the ceaseless ocean waves, flowing smoothly and then crashing violently with spiraling blows. Following 4 basic attacks, Zeph deals 9. Level 50 Stone Sentinel Boryxion wraps his ally in a brilliant, protective veil harder than stone.
Level 50 Brutal Hamstring The more Goruk fights, the harder he wants to win and by employing ancient tribal tactics, can sometimes pummel his target with a devastating strike. Level 50 Tooth for a Tooth Goruk does not know the meaning of defeat and when his life force is diminished, delivers a ferocious blow permanently crippling his opponent.
Level 50 Thrill of Battle With every swing of his spiked battle axe, Goruk seeks the next opportunity to drain the fighting spirit from his foes. Level 50 Sacrificial Blessing There can be no waste in the desert, so when her first ally dies, Sekhmeta cannibalizes their spirit and gains their cosmic energy. Level 50 Liquidation Sanctifying waters occasionally spring forth that anoint Pallas in a pearlescent coating and scald her enemies, rebuking them of any advantages.
Level 50 Waters of Renewal As her shell hammer comes crashing down on her enemy, the holy waters of the Acadine fountain restore her most injured companion. Fountain Burst now additionally heals the most damaged ally for Level 50 Razor Shell Pallas adorns her chosen companion with symbolic imagery of the Acadine fountain so their attacks may be as razor sharp as a pinching clamshell. Enters a defensive state, granting herself a Level 50 Dazzling Scimitar Every so often, the floating sabre beside Nouri begins to gleam, temporarily endowing her with a burst of unparalleled agility.
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Level 50 Miraculous Curio Through her travels in Atlantis, Nouri has learned new ways to augment her reliquaries, empowering their protective barrier to also restore her vitality. Level 50 Open Sesame By invoking a familiar magical phrase during combat, one of her assorted treasure chests may open and bestow Nouri with additional endurance. Level 50 Rumble and Swagger When Finn feels he has the upperhand in battle, his attacks land more true than the grandiose stories he tells back in the Atlantean taverns.
Level 50 Brand of the Bold As unleashed energy courses through him, Finn finally becomes capable of performing the feats of strength he usually only boasts about. Level 50 Insult to Injury When landing his most powerful strikes, Ixion will cripple the defenses of whatever poor fools happen to be closest to him, flaunting his dominance in close combat. Level 50 Convalescence The cursed veil of immortality can abate some of the damage done to Ixion when he has been grievously hurt, allowing him to terrorize his enemies uninterrupted.
Level 50 Memento Mori Ixion feels pity for the first of his companions that falls in battle, taking their life force for his own as protection so they may continue to serve a purpose. Upon the first ally death, Ixion gains a Litany of Scorn now purges all buffs from the nearest enemy to the primary target. Level 50 Riposte Enemies that battle Xing may panic at his intimidating appearance but they soon realize it is his formidable martial prowess that should be feared the most. Upon taking any damage, Xing returns 1. Level 50 Defiant Last Stand At the prospect of being defeated in combat, Xing's dauntless willpower burns brightly and he fights on with astonishing speed, for today is not a good day to die.
Level 50 Royal Mandate It is not wise to contest nobility in battle and enemies of the princess are swiftly punished for their arrogance. Level 50 Mask of Enfeeblement The presence of the Ubuntu princess on the battlefield initially overwhelms her enemies with a devitalizing lethargy. While all allies are alive, enemies have Level 50 Squad Goals Working with a team allows Zhurak to seize the opportunity while his enemies are distracted and land strikes as effortlessly as swatting a fly. While all allies are alive, Zhurak gains Physical Penetration.
Level 50 Feeding Frenzy Zhurak capitalizes on pivotal moments in battle and commands his insatiable raptor to more voraciously attack their enemies. Upon landing a critical strike, Zhurak gains Physical Penetration for 6 seconds. Level 50 Swift Claws While unharmed, Zhurak and his trained velociraptor are emboldened and deliver their attacks with incomparable agility.
As long as he is undamaged, Zhurak gains Level 50 Wicked Entanglement Vesper summons knotted vines of paralyzing umbra that bind to her foes whenever an ally falls in battle. Basic attacks reduce the Basic Attack Speed of her target by