Sandy M’s review of The Seven Sins of Ruby Love (Beyond Series, Book 3) by Erin Quinn
Paranormal Romance published by Pocket Books 3 Apr 17

Erin Quinn is one of those authors I anxiously await her next book. I’ve been a fan since reading her Mists of Ireland novels beginning in 2011. So when she began this series, I was quite happy to jump right in and get to know new characters, along with a whole new world. It’s her imagination that also brings me back to her books. You won’t be reading the same old tired tropes in any Erin Quinn book.

Until recently Ruby Love had thought she’s the sibling who was left on the sidelines when it came to their families’ paranormal abilities. But suddenly she’s seeing dead people everywhere, and then she’s thrown for a loop when her deceased brother Reese is sitting on the train with her. She makes a connection with him, knows he needs her help, and then makes a run for it as the other dead get out of control. She has no idea how to help Reese or any of the others.

Ruby runs directly into the arms of John Cassian, the man who now owns the Love family bar, all restored and redecorated after a fire. John sees all those dead people too, so you know he’s not as human as Ruby believes. He’s out for revenge, and the more Ruby gets to know him, she’s not sure she can trust him. But John tosses in a few surprises when it comes to Ruby Love, amazing himself with the realization she means so much to him in such a short time and trusting her isn’t far behind. Their world is intense, so attraction doesn’t take long when running for your life and figuring out how to survive everything coming at you.

Demons, ravens, fallen angels, and self-absorbed “mentors” are just a few of the otherworldly gunning for these two. The action scenes when all of these or even a few are involved are fast-paced. The sizzle between John and Ruby in between those scenes heats up the pages in no time. It’s nice to see Roxanne Love and her ex-Reaper and glad they couldn’t talk Ruby out of trying to help who she believes to be Reese, who they tell her can’t be their brother. Which brings me to my tad of disappointment in the story. I was hoping for a bit more when it comes to Reese. I can see why Ms. Quinn wrote his “story” the way she has, but I had hoped, because we are talking paranormal here, that things would come out a bit differently. Though the end is bittersweet when Ruby is finally able to help Reese.

This book is the last of the series, so I’m very anxiously waiting to find out what is coming from Ms. Quinn next. I know whatever it is will have me and all of her fans hooked from the first page.

Grade: A

It has been a while since I have read anything by Erin Quinn but her Haunting Series is an all-time favorite of mine so I was delight to see a new book by her. I thought she has moved on to write contemporary romance only. Imagine my surprise to see that The Seven Sins of Ruby Love is part of the Beyond Series with it being book 3. I really wish that I had read the books concerning the Love family in order, but I have no one to blame but myself. Since this is the last of the series it ties up loose ends, bringing the family saga to a close. Now I must, must, must go back to purchase the first two books in the series.

Ruby is strong; willing to help her late brother anyway she can but knows when to seek counsel, so she was easy to like. While John was irresistible but his secret agenda made him a harder sell for me. Complex and flawed characters with mixed motives is what Erin Quinn does best. Boy, does she give it to the reader here. The undeniable attraction between Ruby and John added to the desire for revenge, make Ruby’s story a compelling reading that will keep one, like I was, reading long into the night. Then the ending was what I would have wished for John and Ruby.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.

Thanks for the chance to finish this wonderful series off, have been waiting for the final book and wish there was so many more!
Loved this book, the characters are wonderfully described and wow on the romance scenes (done so much more tastefully than other authors). This series is a must read and this book fits in well and finishes the story line well. I am looking forward to the next works from this author, though I think this series will be hard to beat and is the best of what has come so far.

Finally I've got my hands on a copy of this book! It's a series that started in 2013 so to get the third full length story here in 2017 was a jolt. I won't lie I really had to get my thinking cap on to remember what had previously happened but when it came flooding back I was diving in and no mistake. So was it worth the wait?
This has been such an original idea that I'm loathe to give too much away . I can say that Ruby is part of a very special family and she had twin siblings who had the uncanny knack of refusing to die! Now I did state ' had ' and although Roxanne is alive and kicking ( with her hunky but oh so dangerous ex
Reaper Santo) her twin Reece sacrificed his life and is now trapped with the Demons in Beyond. Ruby is the oldest, the normal one and yet recently she has started seeing ghosts and when she finally sees Reece he's not alone, no Demons are with him!
John is much more than he appears. Smooth, rich, an entrepreneur but also someone with ties to the Beyond , with an agenda entirely of his own! John sees things others cannot and when he sees Ruby apparently communicating with Demons he's not exactly sure which side she's on. One thing is certain Ruby is in danger and John feels driven to save her but can he trust her and more to the point can Ruby trust this man who hides just what he really is?
This is a paranormal story that feels unlike others I've read and yet unfortunately I didn't feel it was as strong as the previous books. Perhaps it's that Ruby was always the very human sibling without 'gifts' and I was a tad confused as to why things would manifest now . Her grief possibly ? What is very strong is the sizzling connection between the couple and I loved the way John would tease her. For me at times their relationship overshadowed the action but it's a romance so I do understand the reasons. John has done incredibly awful things and is prepared to go to any lengths in his desire to finally get closure but it all ultimately comes down to Ruby and it's such a fascinating way to end this series. My only slight niggle is we didn't really get to see much of the villain so I didn't quite root for Ruby and John as much as I wanted but I cannot deny that the ending felt right , a little sad but a whole lot more positive which is a good way to end this series.
This voluntary review is of a copy provided for me and these thoughts are own honest opinion

The bad thing about series is you have to wait much too long, in my opinion, until you get the next installment. The good thing about a series is that you get to revisit those characters you're come to love.

This book was an amazing read from start to finish. It took me a chapter or two to remember where the other book left off, but once I got up to speed, I couldn't get enough.

This book delves into the paranormal and ties in some romantic interest too. Jack is yummy and perfect balance for Ruby. Sweet, sexy, and kind, but yet has secrets that could cause everything to fall apart.

With amazing scenes and an imagination beyond what we would call normal, the author takes us into another world that is somewhat frightening but yet so believable. When you can see angels, demons, and ghosts, you know you are in for a wild, creepy ride.

This series is a beautiful balance of three amazing stories and the ending in The Seven Sins of Ruby Love actually made me cry. Incredibly touching and completely unexpected. You have to experience it firsthand.

For the full effect make sure you start with the first book. That makes the third book even more special.

John Cassian wants vengeance and when Ruby Love runs straight into his arms, literally, he sees her as his possible ticket to that vengeance, all he has to do is keep his hands and his heart out of it. Ruby is tormented by ghosts; she sees the dead and when her dead brother shows up on the train with her and asks for her help, she is determined to accomplish that, even if it means doing it without the aid of her family. The chemistry between Ruby and John was hot and explosive. They burned up the pages and their intense emotional journey to trusting, and loving, each other made the story progress smoothly and quickly. I loved watching their adventure unfold and when the truth comes out about who John really is and his motives, Ruby has to decide if she can stay with a man that has done heinous crimes to survive. John fears she will walk out the door and never return, but that doesn't stop him from helping her reach her dead brother. When Ruby is in danger John rushes to her aid and the conclusion of their story was awesome! This one didn't need an epilog, like The Three Fates of Ryan Love; how this one ends was perfect and complete. When you through in ghosts, angels that aren't that heavenly, a reaper, a half-breed, and a lot of action you end up with a thrilling and entertaining story.