3.5 stars

This was a good and exciting story with strong female characters and a lot of paranormal energy. I was a little lost because this is a trilogy finale which is my fault, not the authors, as I just discovered the story. There was a lot of action, romance, and suspense and I hope to read more by this author in the future.
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Her passion is her greatest weakness.
His legacy is his prison.
To reunite, both must fight the demons within.

A world of deception and danger separates Annie Fremont from her mother--and from Chase, the enigmatic half ifrit with whom Annie's fallen in love. But she vows to find her way back to them, before Chase succumbs to the madness that threatens his freedom. The only person who can help is the magical seductress, Lotli, a beautiful, manipulative woman . . . a woman who has disappeared.

Annie must stay strong, even as the future she imagined is slipping away. With the help of family and friends, she discovers that Lotli is being held against her will, by those who want to exploit her powers. But though weakened, Lotli remains a powerful ally and adversary. A bargain is struck. And now Annie's only chance to rescue Chase could also tear them apart . . .

Loyalties will be tested, walls will be breached, and enemies will be fought, yet Annie's greatest battle lies within her own heart--to trust her love for Chase to overcome its greatest enemy, and to save those she holds most dear from the terrifying realm of the djinn. For all of their lives depend on it.




Review:




Did I like this story? Yes. Was I completely lost? Yes.




That is my own fault though. I did not realize that this was the third book into the series. For me these really should be read in order, so now to find the time to go back and read the first two books in the series especially after reading this one. I loved the story and action. It was a well-done Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance. I loved Annie, she is strong, smart and goes after what she wants. The romance/intimate moments were done in a way to enhance the story. I want to see Annie and Chase together and I only just started reading the series. I also want to learn more about what happened in previous books that lead to this point, my curiosity is piqued.




I liked this and will like it more I am sure once I read the other books in the series.




4Stars

*I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book provided by the publisher.*

I began this journey with Annie and Chase over a year ago with A Hold On Me and now here I am with Reach for You. This has been a ride that gave as good as it got. It showed that there are some pretty strong women out there that will fight for their role in the world, for their love, for their family, for their everything. Annie had to stand up and take charge of her life and make what she wanted become reality. You are truly tested when you know that you must have an enemy as an ally or even one that could turn on you with no warning. That was exactly what Annie had to do to save those she love, but the road still was not easy.

Annie had to battle herself for more than just to love again. I found this one gave me more everything. There was more sorrow, pain, loss, danger, deception, fear. I love this world of the djinn. I find that it was intriguing and entertaining all at the same time. The realm was mystical and dangerous. Secrets untold open up so much more. Chase and Annie had a battle before them. The book shows that you don’t have to literally be together to be together. This was a romance that spanned space and time. They were together and revealed in the times that had together.

This was well written and very much anticipated. I found a strong female lead with the brains, guts, and determination to make that stand even if it cost her the love of her life. She was willing to do what it took to get him out even if she could not keep him. Pat Esden gave me a read that I will love to read again. The entire series now available will be one that I start with one book one day then move on to the next book the next day. I would read this again.

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This series keeps getting better. The way it has grown and developed into a complex yet simple to follow story keeps your interest. Lotli becomes a character I want to tear apart with my bare hands. Chase is at a breaking point and it is all up in the air which direction things will go. Things are deeply dark again here in this third book. Yet Annie has family to help and support her this time. The drama is ongoing and keeps you hanging on until the end. A very intense read.