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nmulder81's review
4.0
Nancy Gideon has a faithful reader in me now. This was my first book by Nancy, I know, I know, it’s book number four in the series. It is what it is. However, after reading Bound By Moonlight, I want to go back and read the previous three in this awesome series. It gave me everything I ask for in a paranormal romance: plot, intrigue, smexy goodness and suspense. Having not read the prior three I can’t speak for them….but I loved this one. Nancy did an excellent job of relaying all the previous happenings in a way that didn’t take away from the current plot or seem to drone on and on and basically rewrite the last three books in this fourth installment.
Cee Cee is a hardworking cop who is intent on merging the two halves of her self together. She wants to be the excellent cop she has come to be known as, but she also wants a life with Max, her hunky werewolf lover. Who happens to have just stepped into the role as major crime boss of her city. Before him she was lonely and on the verge of burning herself out with her constant need for work. With Max she can be sensual, wanton and true to herself.
Max….ooooooo Max. How do I love you, let me count the ways. Sexy, sexy sexy goodness that made me want to growl in appreciation. Max is one of those quiet types, ones who can seem to hear what you are thinking and can see straight to your soul. The more you try to hide, the more he takes. Completely alpha and yet gentle in his caresses. *panting, waving a hand in front of my face* Yeah. I could go on and on. I won’t….but just know that I could.
I enjoyed the storyline immensely. The plot arc seemed like it fit into what would have happened in the prior books. Character development was there as well from what I could see. I found myself chuckling when Cee Cee had to go undercover and be away from Max. She missed him but her pride kept getting in the way of her just making the call to him. It was the age old “well the phone works both ways” argument. I enjoyed Max tying so hard not to care about the teenager that was taken because her father had once done Max very wrong
I didn’t like was the climax of the books villain. Throughout the book he is talked up and the evidence of his crimes is pretty heinous, yet his actual part of the book was extremely short lived. I would have liked a bit more action where his character was concerned. I also would have liked to go further into depth with the “special” powers between Cee Cee and Max. They were only briefly discussed and we never get to see them explore the meaning behind them. I am hoping that maybe Nancy goes into further detail with that in the next book. Though I have my doubts because Max seems slow to changes in general. She could probably drag it out another two books before Cee Cee could get Max to experiment with them.
Bound By Moonlight is an excellent addition to the paranormal romance world! Sensual and suspenseful this one will keep you coming back for more. Whether you’ve read the previous books or not, Nancy Gideon will make you a fan!
I give Bound By Moonlight by Nancy Gideon 4 stars!
Cee Cee is a hardworking cop who is intent on merging the two halves of her self together. She wants to be the excellent cop she has come to be known as, but she also wants a life with Max, her hunky werewolf lover. Who happens to have just stepped into the role as major crime boss of her city. Before him she was lonely and on the verge of burning herself out with her constant need for work. With Max she can be sensual, wanton and true to herself.
Max….ooooooo Max. How do I love you, let me count the ways. Sexy, sexy sexy goodness that made me want to growl in appreciation. Max is one of those quiet types, ones who can seem to hear what you are thinking and can see straight to your soul. The more you try to hide, the more he takes. Completely alpha and yet gentle in his caresses. *panting, waving a hand in front of my face* Yeah. I could go on and on. I won’t….but just know that I could.
I enjoyed the storyline immensely. The plot arc seemed like it fit into what would have happened in the prior books. Character development was there as well from what I could see. I found myself chuckling when Cee Cee had to go undercover and be away from Max. She missed him but her pride kept getting in the way of her just making the call to him. It was the age old “well the phone works both ways” argument. I enjoyed Max tying so hard not to care about the teenager that was taken because her father had once done Max very wrong
I didn’t like was the climax of the books villain. Throughout the book he is talked up and the evidence of his crimes is pretty heinous, yet his actual part of the book was extremely short lived. I would have liked a bit more action where his character was concerned. I also would have liked to go further into depth with the “special” powers between Cee Cee and Max. They were only briefly discussed and we never get to see them explore the meaning behind them. I am hoping that maybe Nancy goes into further detail with that in the next book. Though I have my doubts because Max seems slow to changes in general. She could probably drag it out another two books before Cee Cee could get Max to experiment with them.
Bound By Moonlight is an excellent addition to the paranormal romance world! Sensual and suspenseful this one will keep you coming back for more. Whether you’ve read the previous books or not, Nancy Gideon will make you a fan!
I give Bound By Moonlight by Nancy Gideon 4 stars!
fv_angela's review
4.0
First I'de like to say that I love Max and Ceecee, and I love the whole premise of a traumatized cop falling for her badboy mobster who just happens to be something other who is also traumatized. To make that storyline even better we throw in that is takes place in New Orleans and our couple has a "past" where the hero saved the heroine during the worst of her life. I was so very glad to see that there was going to be a fourth book to this series featuring them and that we would continue to see them in the future.
That being said..... why in the world can't they just be happy together? Seriously, I figured after the crap they went through the last book that the angst would be over and they would be content. BUT NO. There was this back and forth, push and pull throughout the whole of this story where I actually wondered if they were going to make it. I wonder if it's just me or are there other readers out there who wanted a more definite happy ending.
To me the bad guy ended up being Alain, not the man kidnapping all the woman whom they were looking for. Alain is a douchbag who will never be redeemed in my eyes even if the author tries to further on in this series. Total and complete asshat. I have a feeling he will pop up later but here's to hoping he bites it in the future.
That being said..... why in the world can't they just be happy together? Seriously, I figured after the crap they went through the last book that the angst would be over and they would be content. BUT NO. There was this back and forth, push and pull throughout the whole of this story where I actually wondered if they were going to make it. I wonder if it's just me or are there other readers out there who wanted a more definite happy ending.
To me the bad guy ended up being Alain, not the man kidnapping all the woman whom they were looking for. Alain is a douchbag who will never be redeemed in my eyes even if the author tries to further on in this series. Total and complete asshat. I have a feeling he will pop up later but here's to hoping he bites it in the future.
laurenjodi's review
4.0
Bound by Moonlight
4 Stars
With the relationship between Charlotte Caissie and her lover, Max Savoie, out in the open, the detective and former crime boss are hopeful for their future together. Unfortunately, their fledgling happiness is put to the test when a serial killer targets the daughter of a fellow officer and Charlotte puts a strain on their romance by asking Max not only to accept that outsiders are aware of his secret, but to use his abilities to aid a hated enemy. Will their love for each other prevail?
Although Max and Charlotte are more open and honest about their feelings for one another, there is still a great deal of tension and hurtful words thrown about, which suggests they still have a long way to go before they are a truly unified couple. Nevertheless, their relationship is intense both physically and emotionally, and you cannot help rooting for their happily ever after (if it ever comes).
There are few developments in the overall story arc as the majority of the plot focuses on the serial killer investigation and on Max’s insecurities regarding Charlotte’s past with her partner, Alain Babineau. The murder mystery is well-developed and it is exciting to see Charlotte in all out “cop mode”. The friction between Max and Alain is also compelling and a great deal is revealed about each man. Suffice it to say that Babs does not come off well and my annoyance with him, which began in the previous book, increases exponentially. Similarly, my affection for Tina has diminished as a result of her actions, and it is clear that she and Alain deserve one another...
A couple of new characters are introduced and the series will be moving in a new direction with the next book. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens.
4 Stars
With the relationship between Charlotte Caissie and her lover, Max Savoie, out in the open, the detective and former crime boss are hopeful for their future together. Unfortunately, their fledgling happiness is put to the test when a serial killer targets the daughter of a fellow officer and Charlotte puts a strain on their romance by asking Max not only to accept that outsiders are aware of his secret, but to use his abilities to aid a hated enemy. Will their love for each other prevail?
Although Max and Charlotte are more open and honest about their feelings for one another, there is still a great deal of tension and hurtful words thrown about, which suggests they still have a long way to go before they are a truly unified couple. Nevertheless, their relationship is intense both physically and emotionally, and you cannot help rooting for their happily ever after (if it ever comes).
There are few developments in the overall story arc as the majority of the plot focuses on the serial killer investigation and on Max’s insecurities regarding Charlotte’s past with her partner, Alain Babineau. The murder mystery is well-developed and it is exciting to see Charlotte in all out “cop mode”. The friction between Max and Alain is also compelling and a great deal is revealed about each man. Suffice it to say that Babs does not come off well and my annoyance with him, which began in the previous book, increases exponentially. Similarly, my affection for Tina has diminished as a result of her actions, and it is clear that she and Alain deserve one another...
A couple of new characters are introduced and the series will be moving in a new direction with the next book. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens.
mdlaclair's review
2.0
In this book i wanted to just hit the heroine. She says she loves Max but then goes undercover and doesn't say good bye face to face or call. Then when Max does something she doesn't like or shows more of his animal side she pulls away. However when she needs help to solve her case it is OK to put him in. I thought we dealt with this in the last three books. For me she either loves him and excepts him, the good and the bad or she doesn't. Max is not much better. He gets mad at Cee Cee for telling her partner about his wife and son. Then Max goes and but him self in the same danger. Max is suppose to be smart but can not see people that are using him or that Cee Cee's partner is totally out to get him. He says he respects Cee Cee undercover operation but then gets involved in it and is "helping". Overall this book was disappointing on many levels.
renpuspita's review
5.0
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!! Love this!!!
More than 5 stars and one of my top ten read for this year.. Nuff'said..
"Bound by Moonlight is a rare jewel that will make you want to treasure forever when you have it on your hands" - Ren an awesomesauciness and adorable Goodreads user
If you pick this quote by me at your next book, Ms Gideon, I'll worship you forever.
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Just kidding =P
Full review to come, after I recovering...*thud*
More than 5 stars and one of my top ten read for this year.. Nuff'said..
"Bound by Moonlight is a rare jewel that will make you want to treasure forever when you have it on your hands" - Ren an awesomesauciness and adorable Goodreads user
If you pick this quote by me at your next book, Ms Gideon, I'll worship you forever.
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Just kidding =P
Full review to come, after I recovering...*thud*
ezichinny's review
4.0
I am really enjoying this series. Max's territory is being threatened by another shifter with uber powers like him. Charlotte has a case dealing with a serial killer who just took a fellow cop's 16 year old daughter. To top it all off, Max and Bab's at each others throat because of Babineux's past relationship with Charlotte as well as Max's connection with Tina and Oscar.
This one was just another hurdle for Charlotte and Max to get through personally.
I love Max, he loves Ceecee so much and despite being the Shifter King, he is so tender and soft with his CeeCee. I was hoping Babs would get over his issues with Tina, but I don't think he can. I also don't trust Tina so I hope CeeCee watches her. I also look forward for Charlotte to get some closure on her past so she can move forward with Max.
This one was just another hurdle for Charlotte and Max to get through personally.
I love Max, he loves Ceecee so much and despite being the Shifter King, he is so tender and soft with his CeeCee. I was hoping Babs would get over his issues with Tina, but I don't think he can. I also don't trust Tina so I hope CeeCee watches her. I also look forward for Charlotte to get some closure on her past so she can move forward with Max.
shinyfox's review
2.0
2.5 stars
This book made me wonder whether I was reading a romance novel that had a horrible mystery attached to its side, or a murder mystery that was trying, and failing, to incorporate romance. This book couldn't settle on a genre. And because of this it was a rocky roller-coaster ride. This book held my interest at some points but then would lose me for several chapters.
It was glaringly obvious that I had picked up a book in the middle of a series. In most cases this isn't a problem because the book will strike my interest and I'll look into the rest of the series. However this book just didn't do that, the way it danced around the happenings in the previous books turned me off of the series completely.
This book made me wonder whether I was reading a romance novel that had a horrible mystery attached to its side, or a murder mystery that was trying, and failing, to incorporate romance. This book couldn't settle on a genre. And because of this it was a rocky roller-coaster ride. This book held my interest at some points but then would lose me for several chapters.
It was glaringly obvious that I had picked up a book in the middle of a series. In most cases this isn't a problem because the book will strike my interest and I'll look into the rest of the series. However this book just didn't do that, the way it danced around the happenings in the previous books turned me off of the series completely.
ld2's review
2.0
So it's pretty safe to say that I'm not the intended target audience for this book. I've never been a huge fan of romance novels since I passed my freshmen year in high school and I've only gotten worse as I've gotten older. I would find myself skimming the sex scenes, although hot as they were (I think) to get to the plot again. All that lovey dovey emotional stuff just doesn't do it for me. I kept rolling my eyes.
With that said however, the book was much better than I anticipated. It was the fourth in the series and I haven't read the first three books but that didn't hinder my ability to grasp the plot and characters easily enough. Gideon does enough explaining in the book to give new readers a firm grasp on what's going on and why certain characters are reacting the way they are.
The authors writing style is solid and decent with an easy flow. I wasn't jarred by irritating choppiness or stale grammar. The plot was engaging with enough different threads being woven together that there wasn't any stall to the story's movement.
I was greatly reminded of J.D. Robb's Death series and Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series. Gideon uses the same formula of gorgeous, rich, deadly man; tough, aggressive, naturally beautiful, and law working heroine; surrounded by an alternate USA with supernatural leanings and lots of crime to be solved; and a solid yet rocky relationship that is needed to solve the mysteries.
If you are fans of the paranormal suspense and romance stories then you'll love this book.
With that said however, the book was much better than I anticipated. It was the fourth in the series and I haven't read the first three books but that didn't hinder my ability to grasp the plot and characters easily enough. Gideon does enough explaining in the book to give new readers a firm grasp on what's going on and why certain characters are reacting the way they are.
The authors writing style is solid and decent with an easy flow. I wasn't jarred by irritating choppiness or stale grammar. The plot was engaging with enough different threads being woven together that there wasn't any stall to the story's movement.
I was greatly reminded of J.D. Robb's Death series and Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series. Gideon uses the same formula of gorgeous, rich, deadly man; tough, aggressive, naturally beautiful, and law working heroine; surrounded by an alternate USA with supernatural leanings and lots of crime to be solved; and a solid yet rocky relationship that is needed to solve the mysteries.
If you are fans of the paranormal suspense and romance stories then you'll love this book.