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One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews Series: Innkeeper Chronicles #3
on December 20, 2016
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy
Pages: 257
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Paperback
Source: Bought
Purchase Links: Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Chirp
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Dina DeMille may run the nicest Bed and Breakfast in Red Deer, Texas, but she caters to a very particular kind of guest… the kind that no one on Earth is supposed to know about. Guests like a former intergalactic tyrant with an impressive bounty on her head, the Lord Marshal of a powerful vampire clan, and a displaced-and-superhot werewolf; so don’t stand too close, or you may be collateral damage.
But what passes for Dina’s normal life is about to be thrown into chaos. First, she must rescue her long-distant older sister, Maud, who’s been exiled with her family to a planet that functions as the most lawless penal colony since Botany Bay. Then she agrees to help a guest whose last chance at saving his civilization could bring death and disaster to all Dina holds dear. Now Gertrude Hunt is under siege by a clan of assassins. To keep her guests safe and to find her missing parents, Dina will risk everything, even if she has to pay the ultimate price. Though Sean may have something to say about that!!
This series is a MUST READ and one that must be read in order. Everything builds from book to book and it only gets better.
I waited to read this when the paperback version came out. I like the pictures illustrated in the paperbacks and of course I prefer to read a story in it’s entirety instead of bit by bit. The author published parts on their website, but for me it’s not the same as getting it all in one sitting, holding that paperback.
WOW. I read this in one day. Couldn’t put it down. I loved everything about this installment. Going deeper into Dina’s family, seeing her relationship grow with Sean, revisiting characters and introducing new ones. Just Fabulous!! I can’t wait for the next installment.
– The relationship between Dina and Sean. Their relationship has been a slow build. I like how this relationship has developed over the books. It was fabulous seeing Dina come to understand her feelings for Sean, her wolf, and how it all came into focus. I liked the conversations they had and that they hashed out things. To finally see these two get together and move their relationship into the physical one, was sweet and well worth the wait.
– We are introduced to Diana’s sister, Maud and her niece, Helen. I love seeing kids. They add something special to the books and here there’s magic afoot. It’s hard not to fall for Helen and of course her mother Maud is one badass women. What she’s been through and how she survived. Power to her. I’m curious and LOVE that a romantic relationship might be developing between Maud and Arland.
– Arland, I never saw him for Dina and didn’t like the little triangle thing in book one, but here Arland was fabulous. He melted my heart with how sweet he was to Helen and his run ins with Maud where great. I really want to see more Maud, Helen, and Arland. Maybe they will get their own book. Who knows?
– The concept and storyline for the Hiru was wonderful done. And, Officer Marais, things finally comes to a head. There were many more events and things that made this such an outstanding read.
– There were emotional parts that made my heart melt and clench. Their were hilarious scenes like the fart gun, which I laughed so hard reading. Then we get so many hints and tidbits that were amazing morsel to digest. Like the tidbit on Klaus (Dina’s Brother), her father and mother, and of another big bad that might be on the horizon that Dina maybe confronting.
There was just so much to love in One Fell Sweep. I don’t know how the Andrews team keeps coming up with new, unique, and astonishing things, but they do. I’m in awe. Really if you haven’t started the Innkeeper Chronicles or any works by Ilona Andrews you are sorely missing out.
One Fell Sweep is a phenomenal Urban Fantasy adventure.
Rated: 5 Stars
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About Ilona Andrews
“Ilona Andrews” is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. Ilona is a native-born Russian and Gordon is a former communications sergeant in the U.S. Army. Contrary to popular belief, Gordon was never an intelligence officer with a license to kill, and Ilona was never the mysterious Russian spy who seduced him. They met in college, in English Composition 101, where Ilona got a better grade. (Gordon is still sore about that.)
Gordon and Ilona currently reside in Texas with their two children and many dogs and cats.
They have co-authored several bestselling series, including the #1 NYT bestselling urban fantasy of Kate Daniels, rustic fantasy of the Edge, paranormal romance of Hidden Legacy, and Innkeeper Chronicles, which they post as a free weekly serial. For complete list of their books, fun extras, and Innkeeper installments, please visit their website at Ilona-andrews.com.
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I have to wait for the paperback on these, so I understand the wait. I hope you enjoy. I loved it and it’s an auto-buy for me too. ^_^
I think they have pictures in the kindle edition, but I just feel they are better in the paperback. It’s a fabulous series. One I have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy. Thank’s for stoping by and I hope you get around this series soon. ^_^
I plan to read this series eventually as it sounds like a great one! I didn’t realize this series had pictures in it, now I might have to reconsider and get the paperback instead. Oh and I love a good slow building romance. Great review!
I’m really excited to get this one. I had to wait for the audiobook, because Renee Raudman. I just must have her. This series is an auto-buy for me.
Just checking out your rating. This series is coming up on my TBR and I am so glad to see you liked it so much! I can’t wait to get to it now!
Their is a lot to savor in the Innkeeper Chronicles series. I LOVE it and have re-read them all. I hope you enjoy. Looking forward to your reviews on the books.