"I love when a sequel blows me away...Well, that's what happened when I read Kristie Cook's second book in her Soul Savers Series, Purpose. " - Lavender Lines"It's thrilling, fast paced, sexy--with moments I found myself shaking my head, my heart breaking a little, gasping or laughing out loud." - Lisa, a Life Bound by Books"I have never cried, laughed, and been so emotional while reading a book. Ms. Cook really did a number on me." - Books with Bite Thank you, the reader, for your love of Alexis and Tristan and their story. I sincerely appreciate your reviews, advocacy and support. You've motivated me to keep going, when I really just wanted to sleep. I appreciate your devotion and patience and I hope you enjoy this next part of the tale of the ultimate warrior and the fierce protector. Kristie Cook From the Inside Flap "Mom?" Dorian squeaked from the doorway, his stuffed shark tucked under one arm. "Are you okay?"I propped up on an elbow and held my other arm out to him. He crawled onto my bed, squirmed under the covers and snuggled against me."I'm okay now," I said as I wrapped my arms around him. Mom left, turning off the light and shutting the door behind her."Please don't be mad at Dad," Dorian whispered in the darkness. "Don't yell at him for leaving. You said it's not his fault. And he can't even hear you anyway." Kristie Cook is a lifelong, award-winning writer in various genres, from marketing communications to fantasy fiction. She continues to write the Soul Savers Series , a New Adult paranormal romance/contemporary fantasy, with the first five books, Promise, Purpose, Devotion, Power, and Wrath available now. She's also written a companion novella, Genesis: A Soul Savers Novella , currently available. Over 300,000 Soul Savers books have been sold, with Promise peaking at #54 on the Amazon Top 100 Paid list and at #1 in the Amazon Fantasy category. The Space Between kicks off her second New Adult paranormal series, The Book of Phoenix , with part two, The Space Beyond , releasing in May 2014.Besides writing, Kristie enjoys reading, cooking, traveling and riding on the back of a motorcycle. She has lived in ten states, but currently calls Southwest Florida home with her husband, three sons, a beagle and a puggle. She can be found at:Author's Website & Blog: KristieCook.com UK Fan Site: kristiecookfansite.co.uk/index.html The Book of Phoenix Website: TheBookofPhoenix.com Soul Savers Series Website: SoulSaversSeries.com Facebook: facebook.com/AuthorKristieCook Twitter: twitter.com/#!/kristiecookauth Read more
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New Adult Paranormal Romance by bestselling author Kristie Cook ** Mature Content ** Recommended for ages 16+ due to sexual situations and language
The story that began with
Promise
continues in Book 2 of the Soul Savers Series.
Defending souls is her purpose...but can she save her own?Lost in despair, Alexis teeters on the edge of an abyss, her lifeline of hope fraying into a thin thread. If it snaps, she'll plunge into complete darkness. With the help of her son and her writing, she's been able to hold on. Until now. Erratic impulses, disturbing delusions and her own demonic blood threaten her sanity. When she's forced to choose between hanging onto hope or letting go to serve her Amadis purposes, she faces a decision with inconceivable sacrifices.Alexis runs to the one place she thinks will provide answers, only to find herself at the center of another battle of good versus evil, not only with the Daemoni, not only within herself...but also against the worst opponent imaginable. But even if she wins, what will she lose?
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My favorite in the Soul Savers series so far!
First, I would like to thank Kristie for providing the e-book copy of PURPOSE for this honest review. I really enjoyed PROMISE, but PURPOSE blew me away. The writing is more developed and eloquent and I can see the author's development within the story.
As PURPOSE begins, 7 years have passed since the end of PROMISE, and the whole tone of the book is different. It's darker. Alexis is still depressed, which if you ask me is totally to be expected. To me, this made her more human. She has always wanted to be more "normal" and, in a way, her depression and reaction to the events at the end of PROMISE do that. It's a real struggle to heal from that kind of loss, especially when you don't know what actually happened. Not to mention, the kind of connection that exists between Tristan and Alexis is, well, intense and far deeper than anything imaginable to me. But Kristie has developed and explored this connection so well that I can imagine what that connect, and subsequent loss, could feel like and fully believe Alexis's reaction. And I'm much more impressed with Alexis! Although she struggles desperately with the depression and feels like she's losing herself, she's able to dig deep and find who she calls "Almost Alexis" for her son, which I find a strength in and of itself. While she is falling apart and wants to lose herself she fights. But not only for Dorian, but for Tristan as well. Which is what is at her core, Alexis is a fighter for those she loves most, THE PROTECTOR as Tristan has called her. I think Kristie did an amazing job showing Alexis's feelings. Her pain is so raw and real that, as the reader, you can feel it. I wanted to cry and scream with her.
What I like most about PURPOSE though, is that a lot of the questions from book 1 are answered. Yippee! My biggest question from PROMISE, although it probably was semi irrelevant to most, was who attacked her and who protected her at the very beginning. And we learn the answer! Also, Alexis's history, painful truths, choices between good and evil, and Alexis's purpose are revealed.
PURPOSE is my favorite in the SOUL SAVERS series so far. I look forward to the events to come in DEVOTION, and more of Alexis and Tristan's story.
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IT SO ROCKED!!!
If you loved Promise, Purpose will rock your socks off!
Alexis is so stressed because Tristan is still missing. Her son and writing her novels is the only thing keeping her sane. However, that is starting to disappear. She starts having horrible nightmares, hallucinations, and burst of energy. What could it all mean? Alexis has never lost faith that Tristan is still alive, but those she loves around her, are starting to have their doubts. Alexis is afraid if she loses that hope, she might turn to her Daemoni blood that is coursing through her.
The Amadis council is not helping starting to pressure her to have a daughter. How could she ever be unfaithful to Tristan?
Owen, her faithful protector, feels so much guilt for coming back without Tristan. However, he is always there for Alexis when she needs him.
With her family in danger of the Daemoni, Alexis decides to do something drastic. Could this save all that she loves?
Purpose takes this story to a completely new level of action, heartfelt emotions, and loyalties. OMG, it was so incredibly good, I find myself stuck for words to describe this intense story without giving away spoilers. I laughed, I cried, oh boy, did I cry. In addition, for me as a reader, when an author can make me cry like that, that in itself tells you what an awesome writer Kristie is. I was there in the battles. I felt the emotions. And the story alone is so attention grabbing; it's difficult to put down.
Even the evil characters of the Daemoni are so interesting to learn more about.
Trust me when I say you MUST read this story. It is so addicting you just cannot get enough. Which is a good this because the next installment of this series, Devotion, is soon to come out!
Be Strong, and read well my friends!
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Blew my mind!
After reading book 1 "Promise" I jumped back onto Amazon and bought Purpose I just couldn't wait to find out what happens next, I'm so glad I did. This book is 7 years later from the first.
Wow! Kristie Cook has done it again! This book seriously just blew my mind. Had me literally hanging on every word, I started reading in the morning and finished by night. Thank goodness I'm a woman cause the multitasking thing I concured! My kindle didn't leave my hand all day. LOL!
Right from the start I was drawn in, the way Kristie Cook wrote the emotion coming from the main character Alexis was so powerful it had me sitting with a box of tissues ( I partly blame the hormones lol) I felt her heartbreaking pain, her sorrow and all her multi Alexis confusion. As the plot builds on we feel Alexis get stronger and the spine tingling love returns in full force. *sigh*
You connect well with each individual character, they all have their own unique quality that brings life to this story and they always bring a smile to your face, even fits of giggles.
This story is action packed and full of surprises, who doesn't love that?! We get some answers concerning Alexis, and have more questions by the end. I can't WAIT to find out what happens next in book 3 Devotion. Such a thrilling continuation from Promise.
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MY REVIEW:
Purpose picked up where Promise left off so well. Again, I was SO GLAD I had it by my side when I finished Promise. I am EAGERLY awaiting Devotion in Feb 2011 and Genesis, a Novella available Oct 19th 2011 in ebook form!
Alexis is getting through life without the other half of her soul. Dorian keeps her busy and so does her writing. They keep her grounded and from falling over the edge completely.
This book was INTENSE! The imagination of author Kristie Cook is outstanding. I love the paranormal aspects that Author Kristie Cook brings to life not only in her book but through the writing of Alexis.
In Purpose, Alexis must find her PURPOSE. She must choose...Heaven or Hell. Happiness or eternal sorrow. Will the good in her overcome the demon blood or will the evil conquer all?
The action, love, devotion, back stabbing, friends, foes and everything in between is so prominent in this book. Alexis discovers a side of herself that she never knew existed. Boy is it one heck of a side too!!
When you have paranormal creatures of all types going up against each other, whose side do you think they will take? I PROMISE that PURPOSE will give you a thrill as you read to find out and more!!
(Again...I keep my reviews very spoiler free so I am holding a lot back on this review. I really highly suggest you read this ADULT series)!!!
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This book was not quite as captivating to me as Promise, but it did help tie up a lot of the loose ends left by the ending of Promise. It was definitely good enough to make me want to read Devotion.
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wow this is the second of the series and the book is great it leave off when Alexis thinks she is going wacky
well you see she think she has split personalty.She and her mom is raising the son she had and then were is her
husband.Tristan was taken away when they were married and let Alexis alone to raise the son she had. Alexis is a well known
author and then she is writing about the demon she is dealing with .She is being stalked still by the bad side of the
world who want her to turn to them for the power she need .But mom and the clan are trying the best to help her cope
an then with the love of them she can become one and only one Well she see someone stalking her but who is it, the house is protected so who is he she thinks it is Tristan. You see Alexis has dream and keep his stuff close by and kept his little
sport car. Well Alexis and mom and the son had to move and go in to hiding again but what is in store for the son who
never saw his daddy
I received the 2 book and t hey are great story and then you will in joy them and i hope Ms Cook will keep wetting more books like the and i would be happy to read and blog on them all.
Enjoy the book
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Another amazing read by Kristie :D
The wonderful Kristie Cook has done it again! Just like with her first novel, Promise, I fell in love immediately! I cannot wait until I can get the next one! This book takes place seven years after Promise ended. In that time poor Alexis has been in a horrible state of depression and many other mental problems. Her mother is still with her to help her care for her son. In this novel Alexis goes through many moods that she would classify as Foggy Alexis, Evil Alexis, Angry Alexis, Almost Normal Alexis, and etc.... But it does get better because guess what....yup I am so not telling you and you are going to have to read it to find out, but awesome! I can't believe that everything turned out okay and that promises were able to be kept. Although a lot of obstacles stood in the past of happiness, Lexi overcame them and became the strong powerful woman that she is now. God I hate trying to explain this without spoilers and I don't want to ruin it for everyone but things are crazy hard to explain anything! All I have to say is that if you have not picked this book up or the first in the series Promise....you really need to. You will not be disappointed!
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Filled with lots of goodies and a real Purpose to read !!!!! Get ready for a rollercoaster ride you wont forget !!
Purpose was a great continuous on from Promise, filled with lots of action, suspense, heartache, and twists and turns Im sure the reader will enjoy.
After 7 years Alexia is still lost, lonely and her heart still broken,she continues her writing, just hanging on by a thread. Dorien is ALexia's only reminder of Tristan and she must continue on with life to be a mother and the writer she has always wanted to be. Dreams continue to haunt her and she is not the Alexia she use to be.
I wont go into much with this review as I dont want to include spoilers, but prepared to be enlightened and given alot more meat in this sandwich,. We find out more about the Amadis, Alexia finds out she is not just unique..... traits and insights into the past, and information into the world in which Alexia is now a part of.
Kristie has continued on her characters from book one, giving us emotions and characteritics Im sure that you will be sniffing over and characters you will enjoy. The love between ALexia and Tristan has grown, if anything I find them more in love.... The heartache between the two was well put forth and I was unsure if this love was going to live - last - ......
I enjoyed the storyline, the way in which it progressed, I read this in record breaking time, straight after Promise. I really enjoy it when I can jump from one story to the next. This story contains explanations and insight into why Alexias writing was a much needed part of her life, and how the Amadis became about. An interesting and intriguing concept for sure.
This read was a rollercoaster ride filled with emotions, action, suspense, love and the world of the paranormal we all enjoy to read. I eagerly the next book to find out the secret behind Dorien not being able to lead, and what challenges they have ahead of them.
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Purpose
Although I really enjoyed the first book if the Soul Savers series: Promise, by Kristie Cook, I just couldn't feel the same about this second book. For almost half of the book Alexis tells her story in a self-pitying, pining, almost whiny voice and I became bored with the story rather quickly. I can completely comprehend the loss she has suffered, but her attitude made her a weak character in my eyes. I didn't feel anything for the son she created with the man she loved, and the secondary characters felt slightly hollow. I did enjoy the romance once the characters were reunited, but there was no true transition or explanation with Tristan's return. Then it turned into a lot of hot lovemaking scenes that seemed to fill the rest of the book. The over-all story arc seems rather interesting and has pulled me in, especially now that I've gotten a little more information about the Amadis, so I am very much looking forward to continuing Alexis' story.
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Although I really enjoyed the first book if the Soul Savers series: Promise, by Kristie Cook, I just couldn't feel the same about this second book. For almost half of the book Alexis tells her story in a self-pitying, pining, almost whiny voice and I became bored with the story rather quickly. I can completely comprehend the loss she has suffered, but her attitude made her a weak character in my eyes. I didn't feel anything for the son she created with the man she loved, and the secondary characters felt slightly hollow. I did enjoy the romance once the characters were reunited, but there was no true transition or explanation with Tristan's return. Then it turned into a lot of hot lovemaking scenes that seemed to fill the rest of the book. The over-all story arc seems rather interesting and has pulled me in, especially now that I've gotten a little more information about the Amadis, so I am very much looking forward to continuing Alexis' story.
