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readswithstella's review against another edition
3.0
Phantom in the Night is the third installment of the BAD series, and I gotta say it's improved a lot when you compare it to the previous books. I love Nathan Drake. His is the type of character I can idolize. Not much for Terri though. I don't know, I just don't think she's that badass for BAD. The story line got better too. But one major thing I've noticed is that while the whole plot and flow got better, it just isn't as funny anymore. While I don't like books with TOO MUCH sarcasm, I found it sad to see that is wasn't there in this book all the same. To me, Sherrilyn Kenyon's trademark IS her sarcasm so, it was still a bit bland when you consider her sacrificing her mark. I hope to see more of her dry humor on the next book though.
All in all, Phantom in the Night was a good read.
All in all, Phantom in the Night was a good read.
shezz's review against another edition
3.0
THIS IS NOT A PARANORMAL ROMANCE.
Tortured ex-militant turned vigilante? check
One bold as hell woman who doesn't take no for an answer and believe's she can hold her own? check
both of them constantly telling each other to back off? check
Overall this was a pretty decent book other than the constant back forth between the two. But it was a good break from paranormal/historical romance as it focuses more on the law enforcement side, combined with the threat of biological warfare.
Nathan Drake is a man on a mission after finding out his brother is killed and he wont stop until the man who murdered his brother is dead. Terri Mitchell is a woman who is also on a mission after her partner was killed on her last operation with the DEA. She now works for BAD and is trying to find out who set her and her partner up while also on her actual official case; Drugs, Bugs and Murder. The two meet and end up working together (in a way) while trying to stop each other since they are on opposite sides of the fence. But of course they find that working together can get the job done quicker (yay teamwork!) even if they don't totally trust each other, but the raunchy sex helps.
This is in no way a humorous romance, its dark gritty and full of injustice.
But it's also about two people with major trust issues finding each other and learning to trust and open up to someone again.
3.5/5 stars
Tortured ex-militant turned vigilante? check
One bold as hell woman who doesn't take no for an answer and believe's she can hold her own? check
both of them constantly telling each other to back off? check
Overall this was a pretty decent book other than the constant back forth between the two. But it was a good break from paranormal/historical romance as it focuses more on the law enforcement side, combined with the threat of biological warfare.
Nathan Drake is a man on a mission after finding out his brother is killed and he wont stop until the man who murdered his brother is dead. Terri Mitchell is a woman who is also on a mission after her partner was killed on her last operation with the DEA. She now works for BAD and is trying to find out who set her and her partner up while also on her actual official case; Drugs, Bugs and Murder. The two meet and end up working together (in a way) while trying to stop each other since they are on opposite sides of the fence. But of course they find that working together can get the job done quicker (yay teamwork!) even if they don't totally trust each other, but the raunchy sex helps.
This is in no way a humorous romance, its dark gritty and full of injustice.
But it's also about two people with major trust issues finding each other and learning to trust and open up to someone again.
3.5/5 stars
ofearna's review against another edition
3.0
Well, I've tried to get into some of the earlier B.A.D. books, but couldn't, really. I guess adding Dianna Love and a bit of paranormal was all it really needed :-)
jazzrizz's review against another edition
5.0
Best B.A.D. book of the series so far!
I really enjoyed the character depth in this book. Nathan & Terri are going to make a good team. I really hope Stoner & Carlos get a chance at their own story!
I really enjoyed the character depth in this book. Nathan & Terri are going to make a good team. I really hope Stoner & Carlos get a chance at their own story!
peaceteacher's review against another edition
4.0
Even though there’s no supernatural stuff still fantastic and everything I’ve come to love and expect from her 😍😍
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent, this series is really exciting, and very well written. Romantic thriller, I love it.
rosetyper9's review against another edition
4.0
This book definitely had a different feel than her previous books. I think the addition of Diana Love changed the feel a little bit, not in a bad way, just an observation. The story is similar to the first in the series but different at the same time. I enjoyed the dynamic between Nathan and Terri, but I liked Nathan better than Terri. I did not like that this book didn't start out with the other B.A.D characters (from the previous book); I really enjoyed all of them in the last book. Some of them did make appearances but what I really want is the book for Joe and his lady love. This one was pretty good, can't wait to give the next one a try
julieabe89's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was a fun investigative romance. I enjoy the high stakes plot and the steam. It was so much fun even if it was basically cotton candy of a book.
leahkarge's review against another edition
5.0
Praise God, hallelujah, for this book. It came at the perfect time for me. I have been having a really hard time with books lately, especially with heroines, but hopefully this book has pulled me out of my rut. I read this book now partly because I really, really wanted to, but also because I can always count on Sherrilyn Kenyon to give me a heroine I can love (with only two exceptions).
I love this book. I love the BAD Agency series. I love Sherrilyn Kenyon. I love Nathan and Terri and Carlos and Stoner. Damn, I am riding a high or something after finishing this book and actually liking it all the way through.
Nathan Drake was extremely sexy and intelligent. Sure, he was a bit to altruistic to be totally believable, but who is to say that, if my sister was about to be sent to prison that I wouldn't do whatever I could to prevent that, even taking her place? Hopefully it never, ever happens, but I suppose it could happen. What I could appreciate, though, was Nathan's devotion to his brother, one of the two people he loved most in the world, both of who are dead. Even if Terri couldn't really understand until the end when her grandma was being threatened, I can appreciate the fact that Nathan would do anything he had to in order to take down the man who murdered his twin. That dedication combined with his skills makes Nathan too sexy for his own damn good.
Like I said above, I have been having a really hard time with heroines lately. Really hard. Like, I have been hating every single one of them. For that alone, I was a tad bit nervous. However, like I also said above, I know that Sherrilyn Kenyon can always give me a heroine that I can love, or at least like. And I really did like Terri. There were times when she drove me nuts--like when she doubted Nathan--but I still loved her. I'm sure you can imagine how relieved I am to have still loved her by the end of the book! She was strong and brave, funny and intelligent, dedicated and loving to her family. She rocked!
I loved the other characters, too, especially Carlos and Stoner. As soon as I saw Carlos' name on the page...Well, I won't embarrass myself by telling you what I did. Suffice it to say that I got really excited. Carlos was the man who started my obsessive love of sexy men named Carlos, and let me tell you, I was definitely feeling that love again. As a matter of fact, I am going to start rereading his book as soon as I finish this review! Ahhhh, Carlos...*dreamy sigh*
Overall, this was a great book. Like I said, I love this series and I'm so glad I started reading it. Thank you, Sherrilyn Kenyon (and Dianna Love), for finally giving me a heroine I could love and hopefully getting me out of my bad book rut.
I love this book. I love the BAD Agency series. I love Sherrilyn Kenyon. I love Nathan and Terri and Carlos and Stoner. Damn, I am riding a high or something after finishing this book and actually liking it all the way through.
Nathan Drake was extremely sexy and intelligent. Sure, he was a bit to altruistic to be totally believable, but who is to say that, if my sister was about to be sent to prison that I wouldn't do whatever I could to prevent that, even taking her place? Hopefully it never, ever happens, but I suppose it could happen. What I could appreciate, though, was Nathan's devotion to his brother, one of the two people he loved most in the world, both of who are dead. Even if Terri couldn't really understand until the end when her grandma was being threatened, I can appreciate the fact that Nathan would do anything he had to in order to take down the man who murdered his twin. That dedication combined with his skills makes Nathan too sexy for his own damn good.
Like I said above, I have been having a really hard time with heroines lately. Really hard. Like, I have been hating every single one of them. For that alone, I was a tad bit nervous. However, like I also said above, I know that Sherrilyn Kenyon can always give me a heroine that I can love, or at least like. And I really did like Terri. There were times when she drove me nuts--like when she doubted Nathan--but I still loved her. I'm sure you can imagine how relieved I am to have still loved her by the end of the book! She was strong and brave, funny and intelligent, dedicated and loving to her family. She rocked!
I loved the other characters, too, especially Carlos and Stoner. As soon as I saw Carlos' name on the page...Well, I won't embarrass myself by telling you what I did. Suffice it to say that I got really excited. Carlos was the man who started my obsessive love of sexy men named Carlos, and let me tell you, I was definitely feeling that love again. As a matter of fact, I am going to start rereading his book as soon as I finish this review! Ahhhh, Carlos...*dreamy sigh*
Overall, this was a great book. Like I said, I love this series and I'm so glad I started reading it. Thank you, Sherrilyn Kenyon (and Dianna Love), for finally giving me a heroine I could love and hopefully getting me out of my bad book rut.
lit_lady's review against another edition
3.0
This book is the second in a series and I must say, I feel this book stands alone very well until the end, at that point it really screams part of a series as it sets up for the next novel. (The I'll get you next time gadget syndrome)
While the over all plot wasn't complicated albeit slightly predictable, it was nice to be forced to think for once.
Terri I found annoying. Because, while she is believable as a real woman; she's not as a special agent. She was suppose to be a field agent for years, but nothing Terri did screamed she had been working on solving crimes for as long as we're to believe she's been a special agent. NOTHING.
Nathan is very likeable if you're into the over-protective alpha males. He was very gentle and slow with Terri, but he stepped into the creep/paranoia over possessive zone several times in the novel.
The romance between the two is likeable, but very unbelievable that it happened in the first place.
As for the villains featured, they were your usual standard dog and pony show. Nothing new or different, but still very acceptable.
I got this for $3.99 at a local discount bookshop, and if I happen to walk across another in this series of books I'd buy it, but I won't be seeking them out.
While the over all plot wasn't complicated albeit slightly predictable, it was nice to be forced to think for once.
Terri I found annoying. Because, while she is believable as a real woman; she's not as a special agent. She was suppose to be a field agent for years, but nothing Terri did screamed she had been working on solving crimes for as long as we're to believe she's been a special agent. NOTHING.
Spoiler
The novel has her crying constantly that she can do her job, and even seems to poke fun with how much she tries to convince everyone she's capable when no, she's not. She makes rookie mistakes left and right, and she goes barreling into areas unprotected and with no "cop sense"Nathan is very likeable if you're into the over-protective alpha males. He was very gentle and slow with Terri, but he stepped into the creep/paranoia over possessive zone several times in the novel.
The romance between the two is likeable, but very unbelievable that it happened in the first place.
Spoiler
There are two steamy scenes in this novel, and it makes you wait for them. On a positive note, I did appreciate how the authors took the time to plug safe and smart sex.As for the villains featured, they were your usual standard dog and pony show. Nothing new or different, but still very acceptable.
Spoiler
One thing that did bother me, was every criminal was a rapist as well, the the novel made special care to note this, even though it served no real purpose except in Duff's case. I can only assume it's to make them seem more "bad" and to draw a larger line between them and Nathan who walks a thin line on if he's bad or good.I got this for $3.99 at a local discount bookshop, and if I happen to walk across another in this series of books I'd buy it, but I won't be seeking them out.