Willow's Discovery
The Winters Sisters series, book 3
by Joanne Jaytanie
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Pub Date Oct 06 2015 | Archive Date Feb 16 2016
Description
Willow’s next discovery could get her killed.
Willow Winters has been safely ensconced in London managing the international division of the Winters Corporation. But the vicious Kaleidoscope Group is relentless in its pursuit of the Winters sisters and their scientific breakthroughs. They’ve planted a mole in the company ranks, making Willow’s paranormal abilities crucial in the search for the traitor. Unearthing this spy will expose Willow as a threat and put her squarely in the sights of the murderous Kaleidoscope Group.
Wyatt Farraday is a military liaison to the Winters Corporation. Consumed with keeping Victory and Payton Winters alive, he’s had no life of his own. Now the third triplet has returned home and his job just got exponentially harder. Willow outdoes her sisters in the hardheaded department. She’s independent and can take care of herself and she doesn’t need Wyatt to watch out for her. But Wyatt’s determined to watch her in every way he can.
Willow’s Discovery is book three in The Winters Sisters series. Begin your adventure with Book One: Chasing Victory and Book Two: Payton’s Pursuit.
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Advance Praise
Be still my heart, Joanne Jaytanie. You have made me love this series even more with Willow's Discovery. Maybe it's the appeal of the female scientist lead, (WOOT WOOT! GO Chick Scientists!) Willow or just the uniqueness to the story, but you never quite know what to expect with a Winter Sisters novel. Emotions run high as Wyatt struggles to protect Willow. Wyatt struggles trying to wrestle between his sense of duty and his heart when it comes to Willow. It doesn't help that she likes to wander off when he's supposed to be protecting her. With the emotional and romantic turmoil, Jaytanie has added a brilliant suspense element to Willow's Discovery with a spy that Willow just can't seem to take down. If you like twists and turns with romantic intrigue, you might want to head over to Amazon and pick this series up.
Some of you may read the blurb and think, oh no. Not Science! But, don't let it derail you from trying out this series. Jaytanie balances out the science and romance portions of her books perfectly , making them easy to read for those of us who hated science in school. Being a paranormal book lover myself, I knew that Joanne's series would make it easily into my top ten series reads. In a world where so many books are the same and predictable, Jaytanie has mastered the knack for creating different and engaging stories. Each book in this series is a scientifically romantic gem that paranormal lovers looking for something a little bit different than sexy vampires and shifters will enjoy. Willow's Discovery is just another shining jewel to add to this amazing collection. Congratulations Joanne! It was marvelous!
By Elizabeth Petula Winmill ~ Five Stars
This is the third in the series, they are best read in order.Willow has moved back to the USA, and she and her sisters have built a scientific campus, dedicated to their research. Security is necessarily a very important part of their everyday lives. Sometimes it's nice to just get away on your own.
Wyatt is the head of security, and considers Willow and her penchant for wandering off, a pain. Things start to get very scary for Willow. Nobody knows who to trust, when it's obvious there is a spy in the campus. Even with her ability to see people's auras Willow still can't seem to find the guilty party.
Wyatt is having trouble getting Willow out of his head long enough to keep her safe.
This is a series that you can't help but be drawn right into. The various special abilities of our cast keep getting stronger and more complex. I am glad that what seemed to be just a trilogy is now growing into at least another two books. Personally I think Noah needs his story. He is such a lovely man.
By Karen from A Thousand Lives Book Blog ~ Five Stars
Wow! Just wow! I’m finding it hard to express just how much I loved Willow’s Discovery. I may be wrong, but I think I may have achieved a new PB when I finished reading this book. I just didn’t want to put it down and I got a bit snarky when life got in the way of my reading time.
I’ve read the first two books in the Winter Sisters series. Willow didn’t play a big part in either of these books so I wasn’t sure if I would love Willow’s Discovery as much as I loved the first two books. I was wrong, but I’m glad I was.
The books in the Winter Sisters series tick all the boxes as far as I’m concerned – characters to love or hate, hot guys, suspense and the icing on the cake, paranormal content. This book held me in its grip from the very first page right until the last. It was full of unexpected twists and it definitely wasn’t predictable.
I was worried that when I finished this book, that the Winters Sisters series would be over. Did this book end the way I expected? Yes and no. I’m just glad that I have at least one more book to look forward to. I gave Willow’s Discovery 5 stars.
By Vida ~ Five Stars
What a tangled web you weave Joanne Jaytaine. This story was a mixture of intrigue & romance surrounded in suspense. The writing was superb with great characters, twists and turns around every corner, and an intensity that will leave you gasping for air. Willow was as stubborn as she was independent and Wyatt was just as intimidating which makes them the perfect match. The chemistry between the pair was smoking whether it's seething with anger towards one another, or an intense passion they can't deny, every emotion jumps off the page and entraps your heart. The storyline will have you hanging onto the edge of your seat and constantly turning the pages just to see what will happen next. I for one am addicted to this series and definitely can't wait to see what's in store next.
By Victoria Zumbrum, Girl With Pen ~ Five Stars
WILLOW'S DISCOVERY IS BOOK 3 IN THE WINTERS SISTERS SERIES AND IS JUST AS ENJOYABLE AND GREAT AS THE FIRST TWO BOOKS. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THIS SERIES, YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING. WE HAVE THE STORY OF THREE TRIPLETS, VICTORY, PAYTON AND WILLOW. ALL THREE SISTERS WITH EXTRAORDINARY ABILITIES AND GIFTS AND SO DO THE MEN WHO LOVE AND PROTECT THEM. YOU WILL REALLY ENJOY EACH OF THE SISTERS' STORIES AND WHAT THEY DISCOVER AND LEARN ABOUT EACH OTHER. THE BOOKS ARE FILLED WITH SUSPENSE, ACTION, ROMANCE, MURDER, MYSTERY AND LOTS OF SURPRISES YOU WILL NOT EXPECT. THERE IS SO MUCH BEHIND THE STORYLINE OF THE SERIES INCLUDING A PARANORMAL ELEMENT. THE AUTHOR IS CONSTANTLY SURPRISING YOU WITH THE NEW DIRECTION THE CHARACTERS ARE TAKING AND WHAT THEY ARE DISCOVERING.
I LOVED WILLOW AND WYATT'S STORY. WILLOW RETURNS HOME AND WYATT NOW HAS TO KEEP AN EYE ON ALL THREE SISTERS. WILLOW IS STUBBORN, HARDHEADED AND INDEPENDENT AND BELIEVES SHE CAN TAKE CARE OF HERSELF. SHE DOES NOT NEED WYATT WATCHING HER. WYATT IS JUST AS STUBBORN AND WILL DO WHATEVER IS NECESSARY TO KEEP WILLOW AND HER SISTERS SAFE. WILLOW AND WYATT ARE CONSTANTLY CLASHING AND BUTTING HEADS. I FOUND THE STORY VERY FUNNY AT TIMES. WILLOW AND WYATT ARE SO MUCH ALIKE AND THE ATTRACTION BETWEEN THEM IS UNDENIABLE. THERE WAS ALOT OF ACTION, SUSPENSE, MYSTERY, ROMANCE AND ALSO THE PARANORMAL ELEMENT. THE AUTHOR KEPT YOU GUESSING WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT. WILLOW'S DISCOVERY PUTS HER IN EVEN MORE DANGER AND WYATT AND WILLOW BECOME EVEN CLOSER. WILL WYATT BE ABLE TO PROTECT WILLOW? WHAT HAS SHE DISCOVERED? WHAT WILL HER DISCOVERY MEAN TO THE SISTERS AND THE REST OF THE TEAM?
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE AND ENJOY THIS SERIES ALL THE CHARACTERS ARE SO REALISTIC AND REAL AND THEY ALL HAVE A CONNECTION. I LOVE ALL THE CHARACTERS ESPECIALLY THE SISTERS. I LOVE THAT THE AUTHOR HAS A PARANORMAL ELEMENT IN THE STORY. IT MAKES THE STORY SO MUCH MORE INTERESTING AND BETTER. JOANNE HAS A WAY OF DRAWING YOU INTO THE STORY AND TAKING YOU ON AN ADVENTURE OF LIFETIME WITH EACH BOOK. EACH ADVENTURE YOU LEARN MORE AND DISCOVER MORE BUT YOU ARE DRAWN DEEPER INTO THE STORY. WHEN YOU THINK YOU HAVE IT ALL FIGURED OUT, JOANNE THROWS IN ANOTHER OBSTACLE AND MYSTERY. SHE KEEPS YOU GUESSING THROUGHOUT ALL THE BOOKS UNTIL THE VERY END. I LOVE JOANNE'S WRITING AND SHE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE AUTHORS. YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING IF YOU HAVEN'T READ ONE OF HER BOOKS ESPECIALLY THE WINTERS SISTERS SERIES. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS SERIES. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO READING THE NEXT BOOK IN THE SERIES TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.
By Amazon Customer ~ Five Stars
Wow!!! I am so in love with this series. Willow's Discovery is a great read. My favorite series in all Joanne's wonderful books. Wyatt is in denial and Willow doesn't realize she goes to Wyatt for everything. If you haven't read this series. You are missing out. And I can't wait for more....
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| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780996700115 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
ellie c, Reviewer
Winter is icumen in,
Lhude sing Goddamm,
Raineth drop and staineth slop,
And how the wind doth ram And Winter is the Winter Sisters, Victory, Payton and Willow. Each with their own special gift and ability and each falling in love with a different soldier in the elite squad of Army, Navy and Airforce. The series I am reviewing contains 3 novels by Joanne Jaytanie, the latest published being Willow’s Discovery, published this October, which I read first through NetGalley.
This series is far from finished as far as I am concerned, as although each sister now has a mate – there is so much more that can happen to other characters and in the story-line.
So yes, I started with Willow’s Discovery and was only a quarter of the way through when I realised I wanted to read the first 2 books as well. I could read the 3rd book first but it would have been better to read them in the correct order.
Now the story line of all 3 concerns DNA being manipulated to give us extra fierce soldiers –this isn’t a new idea. The concept of the formidable soldier is common in fantasy but for me what was new was that the characters were splicing wolf genes into the soldiers to make them bigger, stronger, and fiercer.
And two of the alpha males – yes they are all alpha males in this story as they are members of the elite squad mentioned above - have been experimented on with these wolf genes with very different results. But many of the males and females in this series have extra abilities and they haven’t had wolf genes added, and the question never answered (but it was raised) in the books is - was there some gene manipulation going on in utero?
Interestingly, I am now reading another series of books where again canine DNA is inserted into soldiers to make them fiercer – the fantasy series of Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, Winter and Fairest.
Having come across this idea by two authors I thought I would look into what was happening with canine DNA and why this idea had come to these authors. And to my surprise found that canine DNA was being used for disease studies in humans [see the articles from the dmm.biologists organisation; National Geographic; Genome Research].
It appears that dogs get similar diseases to humans with the same genetic and environmental factors involved. These genes relate to diet and digestion, and neurological processes and disease which have evolved parallel in both species due to living in the same shared environment. These shared diseases include obesity, OCD, epilepsy, and cancers especially breast cancer (cancer is twice as common in dogs as in humans), and retinal diseases including cataracts.
Dogs only share 84% of our DNA as compared to chimpanzees – 98.8%, monkeys – 93% and mice 90%, but we share some 360 genetic disorders with them, even though some of these only occur in 40% of dog breeds such as the Doberman Pinchers with inherited narcolepsy which has enable scientists to understand the molecular mechanisms of regulating sleep. And the last item explains something about why these stories include Dobermans as they were clearly being used in the genetic research of the organisation. And I also looked into Tollers as they were a new breed of dog to me. Not that that’s saying a lot as there are so many new breeds appearing at the moment...
So the basic stories were about criminal behaviour, kidnapping, torture and unusual experiments and general mayhem and brave deeds by the alpha males with feisty females assisting using their special powers. A good mix of fantasy and war stories, with some organised fraud and crime thrown in for good measure.
I really enjoyed all 3 of these books and am inclined to give them all 5 stars.
Anna S, Reviewer
Willow's Discovery The Winters Sisters series, book 3 Joanne Jaytanie Romance Beckons
Oh be still my brain...
Buy this series! I am not a person for series books for normally they lose momentum. This series did not! I am so impressed by the freshness of each story and each plot. I love the way each sister was given a book of her own and how each of them were strong in their own ways. This series is so mind gripping that it was very hard to put the books down long enough to get through real life. You will adore this fantasy world and the plots are varying as well as the locations. I am giving this four and half stars.. I would give it a five....but .... I keep waiting for the last mystery to be solved!
Buy the series you will enjoy them all! Keepers... I was given this book in return for an honest review.. Swedenmom
Nicola B, Reviewer
Third book of the Winters Sisters series. This is an adrenaline packed, edge of your seat, roller coaster ride!
The sisters are still embroiled in danger and continually find out more about the serum their mother took to get pregnant with them. They find out they may not be as alone in the world as they thought. Their bodyguards are more like family, some are ! The threat from Kaleidoscope continues to interfere with their work and the threat of infiltration is never far away.
I loved the slow burn of passion between Willow and Wyatt. They can't see the wood for the trees, so much for them being supersmart and supersavvy! The dialogue is smart and snappy and plot whizzes along but without losing you on the way. And of course we have the cuteness of the doggies!!! I love them as much as the other characters!
I'm hoping against hope that there is more to come in this series by Ms. Jaytanie.
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