Karpov Kinrade

"It ended...it ended...it ENDED" This is what I have been vocalizing for the past half hour. Thank goodness my brain can function enough to enable me to type the words that I, apparently, am unable to speak. What those words are...well...I don't have super powers like the amazingly detailed and realistic characters in this book possess so I need a human minute to think. *tick-tock* (10 minutes go by)...*humming JEOPARDY theme song*...Ah! Ok got it! I figured out what I wanted to say show more *drumroll*: IT ENDED! Oh boy, I need some serious help. I feel like I just don't know what to do now that this TOO-AWESOME-TO-JUST-BE-CALLED-AWESOME trilogy is over . . . over . . . ov- aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!

Ok, for real? Forbidden Life is crazy INSANE (♪in the membrane♫) and puts the most daring, psychotic, adreneline-junky-who-risks-their-life-to-entertain-the-rest-of-us to shame. And yeah, I saw the video of the guy who jumps out of the capsule from 24 miles up. Impressive (to say the least because that took some serious skill to land on his feet like he did) right? What grounds do I stand on to support such an outrageous claim? The action is INTENSE (like INCEPTION-intense and almost as equally complicated)! It felt like every page someone was doing the impossible (like MISSION IMPOSSIBLE-impossible but better) and taking the meaning of extreme sports to a whole new level. The pacing is great; alternating point views of several characters from chapter to chapter never leave you bored or even a chance to catch your breath!

I had mentioned in my review of Forbidden Mind that the plot was "very ALIAS and DARK ANGEL-like with X-MEN as its backdrop". How so? (view spoiler)[Take the main character for example: Sam is employed by a super-secret organization that provides her with various false identities to get the job done...until she discovers that she works for the bad guys. Then Sam finds out that she was genetically engineered (test-tube baby) and realizes she has been trained to be like a super-soldier for a very specific purpose. Reasonably, Sam dislikes (really, that's an understatement) the plan laid out for her by her creators and runs away in an attempt to be free and live a normal life. One problem: How normal can one be when they can not only read but can control people's minds? Yeah, see what I mean? (hide spoiler)] Now just because I could identify certain aspects of the Forbidden Trilogy with other published works does not in any way imply that there is no originality. Quite the opposite! It only highlights the genius of Ms.Kinrade, creating a world that is both familiar and unfamiliar; making it her own. The fact that she has 1)seamlessly combined such action-filled movies or televison series (pretty sure that hasn't been done before), 2)described the action so vividly that one feels as if they are actually "watching" scenes from a film, not reading a book and 3) has added so much depth to the wide range of emotions the characters (readers too) experience, changing them for better or worse.

Forbidden Life , as full of butt-kicking as can possibly be (new powers are introduced, yay!), is strongly fueled by emotion; touching on such issues as redemption and forgivness, trust and betrayal, right and wrong. "How do you know what the right decision is?" often came up when a life was in another's hands, deciding their fate.

"Sometimes there are no right decisions, and you are left with the lesser of two evils."

Kinrade, Kimberly (2012-10-13). Forbidden Life (Forbidden #3) (Kindle Locations 271-272). Evolved Publishing. Kindle Edition.

Is there really a point of no return?

I screwed up in the most unforgivable way, but I'm back now, and I'll never leave either of you again. I swear. Can you forgive me?" I pulled out of his arms and stepped back enough to gain perspective. Could I forgive him? Would he hurt me again? "I will," I decided. "I will forgive you, but not yet. I'm not ready. It will take time."

Kinrade, Kimberly (2012-10-13). Forbidden Life (Forbidden #3) (Kindle Locations 4095-4098). Evolved Publishing. Kindle Edition.

What does it mean to truly sacrifice?

Luke smiled through his tears. "I told you, Sis, I'd always look out for you." She smiled back, but didn't want him to be hurt. Please, Luke, don't sacrifice yourself like this.

Kinrade, Kimberly (2012-10-13). Forbidden Life (Forbidden #3) (Kindle Locations 5791-5792). Evolved Publishing. Kindle Edition.

These thought provoking questions cause much pain and suffering to our beloved Sam, Drake, Lucy, and Luke. Will they find the answers that lead to happiness? Can they make the right decisions? Are there any "right" decisions? This masterfully written conclusion to a suspensful, thrilling, heart breaking, and fascinating series will have readers on a rollercoaster that may just blow their minds...and enjoy every second. ^.^




Favorite quote:



He wrapped Mary's shirt around two bars and started twisting. It took Lucy a second, but she almost laughed when she figured out the reference. She'd seen that in a Jackie Chan movie. He'd peed on his shirt and then did what Drake was doing to pull the bars in the cell together in order to escape. She really hoped he hadn't peed on Mary's shirt. Didn't Myth Busters prove that it didn't work?



Kinrade, Kimberly (2012-10-13). Forbidden Life (Forbidden #3) (Kindle Locations 5684-5687). Evolved Publishing. Kindle Edition. show less

"It ended...it ended...it ENDED" This is what I have been vocalizing for the past half hour. Thank goodness my brain can function enough to enable me to type the words that I, apparently, am unable to speak. What those words are...well...I don't have super powers like the amazingly detailed and realistic characters in this book possess so I need a human minute to think. *tick-tock* (10 minutes go by)...*humming JEOPARDY theme song*...Ah! Ok got it! I figured out what I wanted to say show more *drumroll*: IT ENDED! Oh boy, I need some serious help. I feel like I just don't know what to do now that this TOO-AWESOME-TO-JUST-BE-CALLED-AWESOME trilogy is over...over...ov-aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!

Ok, for real? Forbidden Life is crazy INSANE (♪in the membrane♫) and puts the most daring, psychotic, adreneline-junky-who-risks-their-life-to-entertain-the-rest-of-us to shame. And yeah, I saw the video of the guy who jumps out of the capsule from 24 miles up. Impressive (to say the least because that took some serious skill to land on his feet like he did) right? What grounds do I stand on to support such an outrageous claim? The action is INTENSE (like INCEPTION-intense and almost as equally complicated)! It felt like every page someone was doing the impossible (like MISSION IMPOSSIBLE-impossible but better) and taking the meaning of extreme sports to a whole new level. The pacing is great; alternating point views of several characters from chapter to chapter never leave you bored or even a chance to catch your breath!

I had mentioned in my review of Forbidden Mind that the plot was "very ALIAS and DARK ANGEL-like with X-MEN as its backdrop". How so? Take the main character for example: Sam is employed by a super-secret organization that provides her with various false identities to get the job done...until she discovers that she works for the bad guys. Then Sam finds out that she was genetically engineered (test-tube baby) and realizes she has been trained to be like a super-soldier for a very specific purpose. Reasonably, Sam dislikes (really, that's an understatement) the plan laid out for her by her creators and runs away in an attempt to be free and live a normal life. One problem: How normal can one be when they can not only read but can control people's minds? Yeah, see what I mean? Now just because I could identify certain aspects of the Forbidden Trilogy with other published works does not in any way imply that there is no originality. Quite the opposite! It only highlights the genius of Ms.Kinrade, creating a world that is both familiar and unfamiliar; making it her own. The fact that she has 1)seamlessly combined such action-filled movies or televison series(pretty sure that hasn't been done before), 2)described the action so vividly that one feels as if they are actually "watching" scenes from a film, not reading a book and 3)adds so much depth to the wide range of emotions the characters (readers too) experience, changing them for better or worse.

Forbidden Life , as full of butt-kicking as can possibly be (new powers are introduced, yay!), is strongly fueled by emotion; touching on such issues as redemption and forgivness, trust and betrayal, right and wrong. "How do you know what the right decision is?" often came up when a life was in another's hands, deciding their fate.

"Sometimes there are no right decisions, and you are left with the lesser of two evils."

Kinrade, Kimberly (2012-10-13). Forbidden Life (Forbidden #3) (Kindle Locations 271-272). Evolved Publishing. Kindle Edition.

Is there really a point of no return?

I screwed up in the most unforgivable way, but I'm back now, and I'll never leave either of you again. I swear. Can you forgive me?" I pulled out of his arms and stepped back enough to gain perspective. Could I forgive him? Would he hurt me again? "I will," I decided. "I will forgive you, but not yet. I'm not ready. It will take time."

Kinrade, Kimberly (2012-10-13). Forbidden Life (Forbidden #3) (Kindle Locations 4095-4098). Evolved Publishing. Kindle Edition.

What does it mean to truly sacrifice?

Luke smiled through his tears. "I told you, Sis, I'd always look out for you." She smiled back, but didn't want him to be hurt. Please, Luke, don't sacrifice yourself like this.

Kinrade, Kimberly (2012-10-13). Forbidden Life (Forbidden #3) (Kindle Locations 5791-5792). Evolved Publishing. Kindle Edition.

These thought provoking questions cause much pain and suffering to our beloved Sam, Drake, Lucy, and Luke. Will they find the answers that lead to happiness? Can they make the right decisions? Are there any "right" decisions? This masterfully written conclusion to a suspensful, thrilling, heart breaking, and fascinating series will have readers on a rollercoaster that may just blow their minds...and enjoy every second. ^.^

Favorite quote:
He wrapped Mary's shirt around two bars and started twisting. It took Lucy a second, but she almost laughed when she figured out the reference. She'd seen that in a Jackie Chan movie. He'd peed on his shirt and then did what Drake was doing to pull the bars in the cell together in order to escape. She really hoped he hadn't peed on Mary's shirt. Didn't Myth Busters prove that it didn't work?

Kinrade, Kimberly (2012-10-13). Forbidden Life (Forbidden #3) (Kindle Locations 5684-5687). Evolved Publishing. Kindle Edition. show less

I want you to read this book, full of hot and steamy in one breath then soft and romantic in the next and tell me which part of Hitched brought me to wiping my tears when I read it.

Hitched and the premise of “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas…” is one that will capture your attention from the very first words and make it hard to put down until the very end. Do you believe in love at first sight? Do you believe there is one true soul mate for each person on this earth? As a woman, show more and the reader of possibly a few too many romance novels, I believe in both. And reading Hitched makes me believe it that much more.

It amazes me every time I pick up a book written by this husband and wife team that it is better than the last one I read. Kimberly and Dmytry must live a fairy-tale life, along with their three darling daughters, to be able to reach down and find the words to heat up the pages with each and every book they write.
I hope you’ll take the time to buy this incredible novel and read yourself to sleep tonight with visions of love forever more dancing through your head. I give Hitched by Karpov and Kinrade five, steaming hot cups of Room With Books coffee.


~ Patricia, Room With Books ~ © Nov 22, 2014 show less

I am noe officially obsessed with Karpov Kinrade.

I went into this novel not knowing what to expect since it was supposed to be a comedic romance. The last comedic romances I read had bored me to tears, but this novel was an amazing exception!

Following Kacie and Sebastian was an amazing ride. I almost wish the novel was longer but it was perfectly written and perfectly timed out. I didn't feel like the novel dragged on and I didn't feel like I needed more, it was just perfect.

My copy did show more have a few spelling/grammar errors, but that didn't bother me or take me away from the story.

This novel had the perfect mix of steamy R rated romance and comedy to keep me hooked. I can't wait to read the next book! I have to get my hands on it.

What Karpov Kinrade could improve on for the next novel is maybe describing things in more detail (like the looks of characters or more descriptive words), but that is me being a picky reviewed. Overall, this book was fantastic and there isn't much I could see that needed to be fixed. It was the perfect comedic romance (at least for me!)

Five out of five stars! I loved it! Loved loved loved it! More please and soon!

I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.

I also really loved that my copy was signed show less