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Tempted #2
Reckless
The day Flint DeLuca moved to Whispering Bluff, TN she thought her life was over...until she met the dark, brooding, and seriously hot Cain. And then things were epic. Until they weren't.
Prom night, her school is bombed by a pack of monsters known as hive, Flint's nearly killed in the explosion and her best friend Abel is kidnapped—all of it orchestrated by Cain's crazy mother, Layla aka The Hive Queen.
The race is on to find Abel before Layla can turn him into one of her twisted creatures. But when a sword keeps appearing and disappearing in Flint's room, one that bears strange markings on it and hints at a secret buried deep in her past, Flint's already chaotic life is turned upside down. Now not only must she find a way to save Abel, but everything she thought she knew of her world and her life is about to change forever...
Prom night, her school is bombed by a pack of monsters known as hive, Flint's nearly killed in the explosion and her best friend Abel is kidnapped—all of it orchestrated by Cain's crazy mother, Layla aka The Hive Queen.
The race is on to find Abel before Layla can turn him into one of her twisted creatures. But when a sword keeps appearing and disappearing in Flint's room, one that bears strange markings on it and hints at a secret buried deep in her past, Flint's already chaotic life is turned upside down. Now not only must she find a way to save Abel, but everything she thought she knew of her world and her life is about to change forever...
265 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2015
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About the author
Selene Charles
23 books279 followersSelene Charles is the pen name of a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author.
She is an avid penguin sweater knitter. She believes that unicorns really do exist and that skittles aren't really candy at all. She enjoys skydiving in the arctic, chatting with her polar bear friends around a warm campfire while sipping on warm cocoa, and she used to work in a travelling carnival which is where she got all these crazy ideas from. Only two of these statements are actually true.
If you'd like to know more about her or her works feel free to write her at [email protected]
She is an avid penguin sweater knitter. She believes that unicorns really do exist and that skittles aren't really candy at all. She enjoys skydiving in the arctic, chatting with her polar bear friends around a warm campfire while sipping on warm cocoa, and she used to work in a travelling carnival which is where she got all these crazy ideas from. Only two of these statements are actually true.
If you'd like to know more about her or her works feel free to write her at [email protected]
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June 15, 2015
-1 star Cliffhanger ending
+1/2 starsThis book was filled with amazing twists & I enjoyed seeing characters from the night series.
I rate this 4.5 stars it would have been 5 stars if not for the abrupt end.
+1/2 starsThis book was filled with amazing twists & I enjoyed seeing characters from the night series.
I rate this 4.5 stars it would have been 5 stars if not for the abrupt end.
June 30, 2015
(RabidReads.com)It’s really hard to review a second book in a series without spoilers-especially when the first book ended with such a big cliffhanger. Do I talk around what happened that was the catalyst for just about everything that happens in this second one? It’s a slippery slope for sure. So if you have any thoughts about reading the first book and haven’t already, I will say that you really shouldn’t read this review. Oh, and don’t read the blurb either! However, I will try and minimize any spoilerish aspects if I can.
The story picks up just minutes after the first book ends-always good when a cliffhanger is involved. Flint has been injured and has been taken by the Queen of the Hive. The Hive is made up of minions that have been made into grotesque insect like humanoids by the Queen. Abel has disappeared, and Cain is frantically trying to find Flint. And so this story continues.
Whereas the first book had everyone hunting the Queen with no knowledge of who she is or where she is hiding, this one is about finding her-after she has been unmasked. It’s also about Flint’s journey to discovery of what and who she really is in this paranormal world. If she thought Carnival Diabolique(her new home)was strange, it’s nothing to what her life is becoming. By her side is Cain, her love and fiercest protector. He’s not exactly all human, but then neither is she. And they are not the same supernatural character. Flint’s dad has done a big change as well-he, of course, is still human, but he’s having an extremely hard time with Flint and her new life-to the point that I was really unhappy with him at times, but then it was pretty realistic if this were really happening. But it’s Abel that has the hardest time in this book, and because he was a favorite character for me from the beginning, this part of the read was extremely intense and dark for me, and really would be for any reader.
Paranormal aspects of this read were well executed by the author, and managed to surprise me at times with the unique world building. As before, the characters were all well rounded and well written, nothing cookie cutter here. As far as pacing, it was a page turner from start to finish, and an extremely fast read.
The first book was definitely for young adults, but I would put this one more in the adult camp, mainly due to the dark subject matter and the brutal violence involved. Brutal being the operative word here. It also jumps into sexual scene territory-more explicit than any young adult sexual scene I have ever read. So yeah, not for young teens this time around. I am not sure when the next book is being released, but I will be checking often to see when it comes out-because these books are just that good!
The story picks up just minutes after the first book ends-always good when a cliffhanger is involved. Flint has been injured and has been taken by the Queen of the Hive. The Hive is made up of minions that have been made into grotesque insect like humanoids by the Queen. Abel has disappeared, and Cain is frantically trying to find Flint. And so this story continues.
Whereas the first book had everyone hunting the Queen with no knowledge of who she is or where she is hiding, this one is about finding her-after she has been unmasked. It’s also about Flint’s journey to discovery of what and who she really is in this paranormal world. If she thought Carnival Diabolique(her new home)was strange, it’s nothing to what her life is becoming. By her side is Cain, her love and fiercest protector. He’s not exactly all human, but then neither is she. And they are not the same supernatural character. Flint’s dad has done a big change as well-he, of course, is still human, but he’s having an extremely hard time with Flint and her new life-to the point that I was really unhappy with him at times, but then it was pretty realistic if this were really happening. But it’s Abel that has the hardest time in this book, and because he was a favorite character for me from the beginning, this part of the read was extremely intense and dark for me, and really would be for any reader.
Paranormal aspects of this read were well executed by the author, and managed to surprise me at times with the unique world building. As before, the characters were all well rounded and well written, nothing cookie cutter here. As far as pacing, it was a page turner from start to finish, and an extremely fast read.
The first book was definitely for young adults, but I would put this one more in the adult camp, mainly due to the dark subject matter and the brutal violence involved. Brutal being the operative word here. It also jumps into sexual scene territory-more explicit than any young adult sexual scene I have ever read. So yeah, not for young teens this time around. I am not sure when the next book is being released, but I will be checking often to see when it comes out-because these books are just that good!
February 26, 2016
Amazing second book of the Tempted series! This author is amazing!
The race is on to find Abel before his mom wins and turns him into a lethal Rager. Slowly but surly flint starts finding out more of her other self.
I recommend anything from this author!
The race is on to find Abel before his mom wins and turns him into a lethal Rager. Slowly but surly flint starts finding out more of her other self.
I recommend anything from this author!
November 5, 2018
The data continues
Outstanding talent in this writer. Had me from page one of the first book. Am looking forward to the next and final story! This is the second data by this author that I have enjoyed immensely!
Outstanding talent in this writer. Had me from page one of the first book. Am looking forward to the next and final story! This is the second data by this author that I have enjoyed immensely!
May 25, 2020
This was an easy read with lots of action and emotion involved. I really like the story and can’t wait to continue in with the series.
January 31, 2021
Second book syndrome does not exist with this series. Just as good as the first book, and only left me wanting more!
November 13, 2015
This was another great book in the Tempted series. Abel was kidnapped by his mother, who we found out was the Hive Queen, and she also tried to take Flint. She bit Flint and ended up unlocking Flint's power. Flint always thought she was human but she is actually so much more and her mother did everything she could to keep the powers locked away. With everything that happened at Prom night, Flint ended up in a coma for about a week and now her grandmother who is in the Order is doing everything she can to keep her safe. Everyone is doing everything they possibly can to find and save Abel before Layla can turn him into a true monster.
Flint always thought she was human but she is definitely only part human. She's come to realize that Cain and all her friends are "monsters" but now she has to come to grips with what she is. She's trying to learn her powers and realize all she can do. She misses Abel and is doing everything she can to find him and help the others. Her and Cain are getting closer and closer.
Cain loves Flint and wants to be with her but he doesn't want to mate with her for his own benefits. He wants to give her time to know that she wants to be with him. He's exhausted from all the hunting and trying to find his brother. He's hurt and doesn't understand how his own mother could do such a thing and take his brother.
Abel has just found out that the world he knew wasn't real. His father is a demon and his mother is the Hive Queen. Also, she took him and she's been torturing him nonstop. He feels so very alone and is just losing hope.
Definitely worth reading and ready to read the final book in this series.
Flint always thought she was human but she is definitely only part human. She's come to realize that Cain and all her friends are "monsters" but now she has to come to grips with what she is. She's trying to learn her powers and realize all she can do. She misses Abel and is doing everything she can to find him and help the others. Her and Cain are getting closer and closer.
Cain loves Flint and wants to be with her but he doesn't want to mate with her for his own benefits. He wants to give her time to know that she wants to be with him. He's exhausted from all the hunting and trying to find his brother. He's hurt and doesn't understand how his own mother could do such a thing and take his brother.
Abel has just found out that the world he knew wasn't real. His father is a demon and his mother is the Hive Queen. Also, she took him and she's been torturing him nonstop. He feels so very alone and is just losing hope.
Definitely worth reading and ready to read the final book in this series.
May 18, 2015
This is the second book in a beautiful YA series (first was "Forbidden"), long awaited by me and devoured in a day. I really like Flint, she is young but already a strong personality, has what it takes and at the same time is vulnerable and needs love and sympathy as all teenagers do - but not whinily so. She has a lot to endure in this part, and her friend Adam goes through even more, so it's not a book for very sensitive teenagers but for grown-ups it's just perfect.
I especially loved the figure of Carlito - how Selene writes about him, you can truly picture him in your mind, very exotic, very cool, he's just great. Thanks for including him and his story, Ms Charles!
The end of the book - now, that's a cliffhanger that may torture some (even I had to remember to breath deeply when putting it down) but I can recommend to read the Night Series by RS Black (her pen name for dark and grown-up fantasy) which is already completed and will help you over the worst fear as this story plays a small part there. And it's the perfect read to tie you over until the next Tempted book comes out (hopefully end of this year).
I especially loved the figure of Carlito - how Selene writes about him, you can truly picture him in your mind, very exotic, very cool, he's just great. Thanks for including him and his story, Ms Charles!
The end of the book - now, that's a cliffhanger that may torture some (even I had to remember to breath deeply when putting it down) but I can recommend to read the Night Series by RS Black (her pen name for dark and grown-up fantasy) which is already completed and will help you over the worst fear as this story plays a small part there. And it's the perfect read to tie you over until the next Tempted book comes out (hopefully end of this year).
May 13, 2015
Being the second in the series, I obviously highly recommend reading Forbidden before this book as it will introduce you to the characters.
The book takes place right away minutes after where the first book finished.
Now I am not one to post spoilers, so that is being left out.
Now i have to say, I loved the first book and was incredibly excited for this one, and it blew my expectations. Twists and surprises bring you further into the complexity of this world and its characters. You learn more and more about Flint & Cain, making you love them ore and more and feel deeper for what they have to go through.
Selene Charles makes the characters we learned to love the first time, love even more..and you are rewarded with this love by a story that leaves you wondering what will happen next.
If you like a story that has a bit of romance, some mystery, betrayal and leaves you wanting more: that is what you get.
Read it, love it, and know you'll be happy with your purchase of a great book.
The book takes place right away minutes after where the first book finished.
Now I am not one to post spoilers, so that is being left out.
Now i have to say, I loved the first book and was incredibly excited for this one, and it blew my expectations. Twists and surprises bring you further into the complexity of this world and its characters. You learn more and more about Flint & Cain, making you love them ore and more and feel deeper for what they have to go through.
Selene Charles makes the characters we learned to love the first time, love even more..and you are rewarded with this love by a story that leaves you wondering what will happen next.
If you like a story that has a bit of romance, some mystery, betrayal and leaves you wanting more: that is what you get.
Read it, love it, and know you'll be happy with your purchase of a great book.
September 9, 2017
Catch it in full at ♀ Bookworm.
Okay, be ready to pick off right where it left off. A scary BOOM! and a lot of revelations will come to light within this volume. Flint is more than human. Flint is fae. So far, we don't know what type, but like every fae, she's connected to nature on every level of her being. While Flint transforms herself into a bigger character, we have Abel, kidnapped and tempted into opening a box while transforming fully into a Bezerker (damn you iPhone not respecting what I want to write. No wonder it always takes too long to write anything on here!!). We have a bond being formed. Or maybe two. We have parents in fear. And a grandmother with death on her heels.
I'm to think that this paragraph is enough of an explanation for what's going on within this volume, but there's so much more. So much more at stake that we, readers, can't see it just yet.
Okay, be ready to pick off right where it left off. A scary BOOM! and a lot of revelations will come to light within this volume. Flint is more than human. Flint is fae. So far, we don't know what type, but like every fae, she's connected to nature on every level of her being. While Flint transforms herself into a bigger character, we have Abel, kidnapped and tempted into opening a box while transforming fully into a Bezerker (damn you iPhone not respecting what I want to write. No wonder it always takes too long to write anything on here!!). We have a bond being formed. Or maybe two. We have parents in fear. And a grandmother with death on her heels.
I'm to think that this paragraph is enough of an explanation for what's going on within this volume, but there's so much more. So much more at stake that we, readers, can't see it just yet.
March 24, 2016
4 stars.
This book was much improved from its predecessor Forbidden. It is the second book in the tempted series and it starts off pretty much right where Forbidden ended.
Where the first book took nearly 3/4 of the book for me to get into, I found myself drawn into this world almost immediately. You start to get a better feel for the exceptional girl Flint is, and the struggles that she has faced and is yet to face.
I feel like this story was more of a build up to what book three will bring. In book one Forbidden, you have your typical character development that is found in the beginning of all series with your gnarly cliff hanger at he end. In book 2 Reckless, its more about Flints developing character in the supernatural world. You still get your cliff hanger ending but it wasn't as jaw dropping as the first one. I am excited to see where the story will go from here though.
This book was much improved from its predecessor Forbidden. It is the second book in the tempted series and it starts off pretty much right where Forbidden ended.
Where the first book took nearly 3/4 of the book for me to get into, I found myself drawn into this world almost immediately. You start to get a better feel for the exceptional girl Flint is, and the struggles that she has faced and is yet to face.
I feel like this story was more of a build up to what book three will bring. In book one Forbidden, you have your typical character development that is found in the beginning of all series with your gnarly cliff hanger at he end. In book 2 Reckless, its more about Flints developing character in the supernatural world. You still get your cliff hanger ending but it wasn't as jaw dropping as the first one. I am excited to see where the story will go from here though.
July 6, 2015
Another reason to not read series that are not finished!!
Can flint save Abel? There are so many things going on in this series Chatswood normally overwhelm a storyline but each character has a distinct personality to the point that you fall in love, feel empathy for, and of course you want to turn into one of the "monsters" and make the queen pay for what she has done to Abel. His own mother did this, but could she have actually done the right thing? Why are the four horsemen of the apocalypse on earth and is there any connection to the facts that the main characters are named after these biblical names of the first man and brothers that God created? Can not wait for the next in the series!!
Can flint save Abel? There are so many things going on in this series Chatswood normally overwhelm a storyline but each character has a distinct personality to the point that you fall in love, feel empathy for, and of course you want to turn into one of the "monsters" and make the queen pay for what she has done to Abel. His own mother did this, but could she have actually done the right thing? Why are the four horsemen of the apocalypse on earth and is there any connection to the facts that the main characters are named after these biblical names of the first man and brothers that God created? Can not wait for the next in the series!!
July 11, 2015
How can a book series get better and better.. well let Selene Charles write that book. I would like to say that I absolutely can not wait for the 3rd book to come out. I was left with the most chocking cliffhanger. Book (#2) to me was a chance to understand better each character and what abilities they posses. It also gave me enough information for me to want more out of Flint. My only complain was that I felt that for a good part of the book Flint insecurity was holding the character back. She was such a strong person on the first book and then all of the sodden she was this insecure and timid person. Did I love the book : yes, Was the action great : absolutely . But please make Flint the secure strong character from the first book and give us more of who she is and her background.
June 1, 2016
This was an epic follow up to Forbidden! The world created by Charles was brilliant, immediately gripping me with its other series Crimson Night. This slight spin-off to the CN series made me so excited, because I love the magic in the circus and the dark, twisted way she's made the stereotypical 'cirus' more appealing to the curious reader. I absolutely loved the action, suspense and the temptation between- well, I won't say lol but I will say that the stakes are raised and I totally bought the third book. I need to know what happened after that cliffhanger.
June 17, 2015
Exciting and Moving
This is the second installment to the series. There was lots revealed about Flint. She's turned into quite the heroine character. Cain continues to play a major role in her life. The storyline was good in that it provided answers, was full of suspense, and adventure. New characters are also brought into the fold...very interesting characters. I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this novel and am looking forward to the next installment.
This is the second installment to the series. There was lots revealed about Flint. She's turned into quite the heroine character. Cain continues to play a major role in her life. The storyline was good in that it provided answers, was full of suspense, and adventure. New characters are also brought into the fold...very interesting characters. I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this novel and am looking forward to the next installment.
February 14, 2016
A book that will tempt you to carry on reading
So I finally got some of my questions from the first book answered in Reckless. It's still an enjoyable read and I liked the way Cain & Flint's relationship is finally developing.
I still have some unanswered questions, but luckily there is a third book already out so I'm off to read to see what happens with Flint, Cain, Abel, Janet & Rhiannon.
So I finally got some of my questions from the first book answered in Reckless. It's still an enjoyable read and I liked the way Cain & Flint's relationship is finally developing.
I still have some unanswered questions, but luckily there is a third book already out so I'm off to read to see what happens with Flint, Cain, Abel, Janet & Rhiannon.
May 16, 2015
Selene continues to amaze
This story will grab the reader and take them on a journey. It is so hard to put down, once you start. I highly recommend reading the night series as well. Although completely separate, these stories are happening somewhat concurrently. It's interesting to get a bit fuller picture.
This story will grab the reader and take them on a journey. It is so hard to put down, once you start. I highly recommend reading the night series as well. Although completely separate, these stories are happening somewhat concurrently. It's interesting to get a bit fuller picture.
August 6, 2015
Mother f'er! Ehhh did she have to be the queen?!?! I didn't see that coming at all and what she is doing is completely wrong. I feel so bad for Janet and Able and all the friends/family that are watching the horror, unable to stop it.
Do we really have to wait until the fall to see what happens next?!
Do we really have to wait until the fall to see what happens next?!
September 14, 2015
Good all in all
I really liked this book but I felt there was too much going on all at the same time. Cain with his need for flint and his desire to stay away his anger issues. Flint and her change and her need to be good but don't know if that's really what she is. Ri and her issue with everyone. Adam and even one of the twins love life.
I really liked this book but I felt there was too much going on all at the same time. Cain with his need for flint and his desire to stay away his anger issues. Flint and her change and her need to be good but don't know if that's really what she is. Ri and her issue with everyone. Adam and even one of the twins love life.
January 6, 2016
This book is the second in the series. Book one is a must read first.
The book is as exciting and captivating as the first. I love reading books that make me feel as though i am part of the action albeit in the background.
We get to spend more time within the carnival grounds and we attend the prom at the school. It is an explosive story. You will not want to put it down.
The book is as exciting and captivating as the first. I love reading books that make me feel as though i am part of the action albeit in the background.
We get to spend more time within the carnival grounds and we attend the prom at the school. It is an explosive story. You will not want to put it down.
June 9, 2015
Great fantasy
Great continuation of series: Flint is now fully immersed in the monster world. Unusual supernatural element, beserkers, hive, fae, combined with the circus. Looking forward to the final book.
Great continuation of series: Flint is now fully immersed in the monster world. Unusual supernatural element, beserkers, hive, fae, combined with the circus. Looking forward to the final book.
May 23, 2016
Wow!!
What a book. It's one that can not be put down once started. And the ending, oh don't worry, I won't spoil it. Other than saying wow again. It's a must read. You will love it. I gotta go now. I'm on to book 3.
Happy Reading
Enjoy
What a book. It's one that can not be put down once started. And the ending, oh don't worry, I won't spoil it. Other than saying wow again. It's a must read. You will love it. I gotta go now. I'm on to book 3.
Happy Reading
Enjoy
May 11, 2016
A must read!!!
Another amazing book in this series!!l I just bought the next book so this is going to be short and sweet so I can get to the next one. You will not be disappointed!!!!
Another amazing book in this series!!l I just bought the next book so this is going to be short and sweet so I can get to the next one. You will not be disappointed!!!!
May 13, 2015
Really enjoyed it, full review to come!
May 29, 2015
Love this story!
This story is well written and keeps you going strong right up to the end. I can't wait for the conclusion.
This story is well written and keeps you going strong right up to the end. I can't wait for the conclusion.
June 19, 2015
Better than the first. In fact, I can't wait until the next one is released.
June 27, 2015
Just amazing
This book is for everyone. The characters call to you, one can't seem to get enough. Can't wait for the next one.
This book is for everyone. The characters call to you, one can't seem to get enough. Can't wait for the next one.
July 12, 2015
Love this book!
Loved the book, characters & story. Flint & Cain stole my heart. I absolutely can't wait for the next one!
Loved the book, characters & story. Flint & Cain stole my heart. I absolutely can't wait for the next one!
August 21, 2015
This one picked up where the first left off. This is just as great as the first one. You really need to read this series!!!! When's the 3rd one coming out!!!!!
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