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sarah_j_r's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
charlottenw1's review against another edition
3.0
I went into Sacred Serenity with an open mind because I was thoroughly surprised by Resisted Roots.
It was interesting to see how the dynamic would work between Amber and Dash since Amber heavily follows her faith and Dash doesn't believe in the same. Instantly you know that this is going to be their conflicting moment but that doesn't mean there can't be steam along the way. Especially with a hot tantric master as the MMC with the virgin FMC.
At times I couldn't get on with Amber. She became very whiney on audio and for her age I wanted her to be more mature, especially when she had her drinking moment where Dash came and picked her up. I did like the plot with her potential second love interest and the reveal. It didn't come across as natural though and all the scenes felt forced, it wasn't as natural as the scenes in Resisted Roots but I did love seeing these two characters again.
It was interesting to see how the dynamic would work between Amber and Dash since Amber heavily follows her faith and Dash doesn't believe in the same. Instantly you know that this is going to be their conflicting moment but that doesn't mean there can't be steam along the way. Especially with a hot tantric master as the MMC with the virgin FMC.
At times I couldn't get on with Amber. She became very whiney on audio and for her age I wanted her to be more mature, especially when she had her drinking moment where Dash came and picked her up. I did like the plot with her potential second love interest and the reveal. It didn't come across as natural though and all the scenes felt forced, it wasn't as natural as the scenes in Resisted Roots but I did love seeing these two characters again.
greylandreviews's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
I VERY MUCH DISLIKE OVERTLY RELIGIOUS CHARACTERS. Amber drove me freakin' insane with her Christianity and her beliefs. If you couldn't tell by now, I'm not religious one bit and when I read about characters who very much are makes my skin crawl.
The only thing that saved this book from becoming DNF'd is Dash but, he also drove me crazy at the end with peer pressure he got from Amber.
But alas I'll be finishing this series through Hoopla (which is a really great library service and you should see your local library does it).
I VERY MUCH DISLIKE OVERTLY RELIGIOUS CHARACTERS. Amber drove me freakin' insane with her Christianity and her beliefs. If you couldn't tell by now, I'm not religious one bit and when I read about characters who very much are makes my skin crawl.
The only thing that saved this book from becoming DNF'd is Dash but, he also drove me crazy at the end with peer pressure he got from Amber.
But alas I'll be finishing this series through Hoopla (which is a really great library service and you should see your local library does it).
angelpayne's review against another edition
5.0
The Lotus House series has to be one of the coolest and most unique concepts I've seen for romance in a while--and this book stands worthy of its overarching concept, that embracing our sensual selves is a lot more "godlike" than we think. To prove the point, Ms. Carlan has matched up two of the most unlikely lovers: a Tantric yoga teacher with sexuality to burn, and a good girl pre-med student saving herself for the big step of marriage. Dear LORD, how I loved their conflict!
After a first act set-up of both Dash and Amber, the book gets really meaty, and tackles some of the deepest questions of not only their relationship, but love and spirituality as a whole. In a day and age when commitment and people are exchanged out like pairs of underwear, how does one define that with the person you're clearly destined to be with? What IS the definition of being truly bound to someone? Is it really a piece of paper, or something tattooed deeper into our souls?
Ms. Carlan looks at all this and more, mixing the story in with gorgeous scenes of passion, angst, need--and yes, her trademark mix of humor and heart!--making this one of the best books of her career. A wonderful, wicked, and wildly hot read. Now I'm going to go sign up for some yoga classes!!
After a first act set-up of both Dash and Amber, the book gets really meaty, and tackles some of the deepest questions of not only their relationship, but love and spirituality as a whole. In a day and age when commitment and people are exchanged out like pairs of underwear, how does one define that with the person you're clearly destined to be with? What IS the definition of being truly bound to someone? Is it really a piece of paper, or something tattooed deeper into our souls?
Ms. Carlan looks at all this and more, mixing the story in with gorgeous scenes of passion, angst, need--and yes, her trademark mix of humor and heart!--making this one of the best books of her career. A wonderful, wicked, and wildly hot read. Now I'm going to go sign up for some yoga classes!!
antidietleah's review against another edition
1.0
I do not need my smut with a side of that much God.
zoeybear7's review against another edition
5.0
Amber is an innocent woman. She is going to medical school, grew up with her grandparents because her mother died, and wants to find love and someone to marry. She wants to do a school study with tantric yoga and has to keep her emotions in check.
Dash teaches tantric yoga and has his sights set on one person. He wants Amber but doesnt want marriage due to what has happened in his personal life. But he thinks he and Amber can make it work, he just doesnt understand what she wants and what she stands for which could ultimately ruin them.
Will they find a way to make it work?
Dash teaches tantric yoga and has his sights set on one person. He wants Amber but doesnt want marriage due to what has happened in his personal life. But he thinks he and Amber can make it work, he just doesnt understand what she wants and what she stands for which could ultimately ruin them.
Will they find a way to make it work?
greylandreviews's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
I VERY MUCH DISLIKE OVERTLY RELIGIOUS CHARACTERS. Amber drove me freakin' insane with her Christianity and her beliefs. If you couldn't tell by now, I'm not religious one bit and when I read about characters who very much are makes my skin crawl.
The only thing that saved this book from becoming DNF'd is Dash but, he also drove me crazy at the end with peer pressure he got from Amber.
But alas I'll be finishing this series through Hoopla (which is a really great library service and you should see your local library does it).
I VERY MUCH DISLIKE OVERTLY RELIGIOUS CHARACTERS. Amber drove me freakin' insane with her Christianity and her beliefs. If you couldn't tell by now, I'm not religious one bit and when I read about characters who very much are makes my skin crawl.
The only thing that saved this book from becoming DNF'd is Dash but, he also drove me crazy at the end with peer pressure he got from Amber.
But alas I'll be finishing this series through Hoopla (which is a really great library service and you should see your local library does it).
erinann78's review against another edition
5.0
Reviewed for Nerdy Dirty & Flirty
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overtherainbow031's review against another edition
5.0
I am loving what Audrey is sharing with us in this series. Her love of yoga has always been something she's shared and I love being able to gain a deeper respect for it.
Dash is that man that we'd all love to find. Tantric yoga? Sign me up! But for Amber, it may just be her catalyst.
I've never really been drawn to a female character that had these views, but Amber really had a way about her that drew me in. I loved that she stuck to her guns and beliefs.
Dash really supported Amber and her beliefs and that was really nice to see in a male character.
I cannot wait for the next book!
Dash is that man that we'd all love to find. Tantric yoga? Sign me up! But for Amber, it may just be her catalyst.
I've never really been drawn to a female character that had these views, but Amber really had a way about her that drew me in. I loved that she stuck to her guns and beliefs.
Dash really supported Amber and her beliefs and that was really nice to see in a male character.
I cannot wait for the next book!