Author: Alyssa Richards
Series: The Fine Art of Deception #2
Age: Adult
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Time Travel
Publication Date: December 8, 2015
Source: Review copy provided
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Synopsis:
One woman.
Two choices.
Love or family?
Finding the man of her dreams, Adeline Montgomery is finally ready to spend her life with Blake Greenwood. But happily-ever-afters aren’t in the cards for a woman who deals with the dead on a daily basis.
Forced to team up with her greatest enemy, Addie must embrace her gift—in order to save those she loves. Desperate to uncover the truth behind her father and grandfather’s disappearances, Addie delves further into the past—confronting the demons of her background. The deeper she digs, the closer she comes to destroying everything she’s ever hoped for. Torn between her loyalty to her family and her love for Blake, Addie must choose between the two. One touch could break them all…
My Rating:
My Thoughts:
Oh my -- this was just as good as the first book, but with a lot more secrets, dramas and truths revealed. Alyssa Richards has created such an amazing story which such gripping characters. The plot, obsessions and the secrets were so profound.
Adeline aka Addie is still a strong, caring woman. She is more determined than ever to find her father and grandfather. She's still so honest and open about everything which is extremely valuable to her character. She's stronger in her psychic abilities as well. The way she handles things when the truths were revealed behind Blake, Grace and Otto was amazing. She never once lost her resolve to save the ones she loved. Adeline is an inspiring woman.
Blake is still the amazing man I remember from the first book. He's much more protective and stronger in his psychic ability. The love he has for Adeline truly surpasses that of the love he has for his mother. Blake makes sure that no harm comes to Addie and even when faced with life or death he still protects her. I love me some Blake!
The romance was still beautiful between Adeline and Blake. Being soul crossed lovers adds to it, but with everything being revealed about who Otto was to them and how deep their souls were connected just made their love stronger. Learning how deep their love was back in time just cemented the fact that they were meant to be together. I totally ship those two!
Otto is a sadistic man, horrible father and just needs to either be locked up or killed. The way he relentlessly goes after Addie, how easy it is for him to kill people and they way he treats his sons are just disgusting. I seriously hate him and can't wait for his demise.
Grace and Carolena are two women that can keep some deep hidden secrets that's for sure. Grace (Addie's grandmother) and Carolena (Blake's mother) both have ties with Otto that get revealed and truly blow my mind. I will say that they both tried to protect their families even though it failed either way, I love both these women. John & Campbell being alive was a lot of joy for me. I'm glad they weren't killed, but just stuck in the past. Now that they were saved I'm excited to see how things pick up from there.
I cannot wait for the third book because I need to know if they save Carolena and if Otto dies. Also did Sarah have the baby back then and if so is the baby alive and well?!
If you haven't already, check out my review of the first book Undoing Time.
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