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"'Keri Arthur's imagination and energy infuse everything she writes with zest' Charlaine Harris 'Keri Arthur skillfully mixes her suspenseful plot with heady romance in her thoroughly enjoyable alternate reality Melbourne' Kim Harrison"
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In Melbourne's urban underworld, there's a place for every fetish and fantasy. But for Riley Jenson, one such nightclub has become an obsession. Riley, a rare hybrid of werewolf and vampire and new agent for the Directorate of Other Races, hasn't come in pursuit of pleasure but of an unknown killer who's been using the club as his hunting ground. Leave it to Riley to find the only ticket into the heavily guarded venue: Jin, a deliciously hot-bodied bartender who might just provide the key to unmasking a killer unlike any other in the Directorate's experience. Taunted by a former colleague gone rogue, Riley follows Jin into a realm of pleasure she could never have imagined but as danger and passion ignite, a shocking mystery begins to unravel one where Riley herself becomes the ultimate object of desire
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Format:Paperback
I won't bother rehashing the plot here, because Amazon gives far better summaries than me. Suffice to say this is the fourth Riley Jenson novel and, in my humble opinion, the best one yet. Riley is a little older and wiser when it comes to her relationships. Although the cloning saga first three books is ostensbily over, there are threads still hanging that tie in nicely with this new mystery.
Arthur deepens and darkens Riley's world, pitting our intrepid heroine against ancient gods and dangerous temptations, skillfully weaving old myths with the modern world. There is further exploration of Riley's developing psychic powers and her role as a reluctant guardian.
I hesitated in giving the last Riley book - Tempting Evil - five stars because two reoccuring points annoyed me. The first was Arthur's repeated use of the phrase "my hormones did a happy jog/shuffle/dance/etc." This continues to be an annoyance, but the plot is so fast-paced and fascinating it's now less of an annoyance. The second was Riley's relationship with Quinn, the vampire who proclaims to love her but spends a lot of time manipulating her and lying to her. In Dangerous Games, Riley re-evaluates this part of her life, clearly finally as sick of Quinn as I am.
In light of Riley coming to her senses, and because this was a thoroughly enthralling, darkly entrancing book, I'm giving Dangerous Games five stars and hoping Embraced by Darkness is as good.
Arthur deepens and darkens Riley's world, pitting our intrepid heroine against ancient gods and dangerous temptations, skillfully weaving old myths with the modern world. There is further exploration of Riley's developing psychic powers and her role as a reluctant guardian.
I hesitated in giving the last Riley book - Tempting Evil - five stars because two reoccuring points annoyed me. The first was Arthur's repeated use of the phrase "my hormones did a happy jog/shuffle/dance/etc." This continues to be an annoyance, but the plot is so fast-paced and fascinating it's now less of an annoyance. The second was Riley's relationship with Quinn, the vampire who proclaims to love her but spends a lot of time manipulating her and lying to her. In Dangerous Games, Riley re-evaluates this part of her life, clearly finally as sick of Quinn as I am.
In light of Riley coming to her senses, and because this was a thoroughly enthralling, darkly entrancing book, I'm giving Dangerous Games five stars and hoping Embraced by Darkness is as good.
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I like the fact that the back story has evolved and changed in this book, the 4th of the series. I find that I get bored with series that don't vary the story that links the individual books together.
In this series, as in most I read, I find that I am somewhat drawn to the villains--kind of like those you love to hate (of course the good guys too). I did not feel that way towards the villains in this book. Take Jin for instance. From the description on the jacket, I was expecting a lot more from this character. I loved him at first and thought he and Riley were going to have a smashing good time together, but I kept waiting and waiting to find something I liked about him...other than his looks. I am pleased about getting answers to several unanswered questions that have been lingering over the last 4 books. I feel I got a little closure as more little "mysteries" were revealed.
I didn't get to see nearly enough of Kellen--hoping for more in #5. Quinn, Quinn, Quinn, when is he going to learn to give the girl the freedom to be the werewolf she is without trying to mold her into the little woman he wants her to be...
Over all, I feel that the series is changing and evolving enough to keep me interested and wanting more
In this series, as in most I read, I find that I am somewhat drawn to the villains--kind of like those you love to hate (of course the good guys too). I did not feel that way towards the villains in this book. Take Jin for instance. From the description on the jacket, I was expecting a lot more from this character. I loved him at first and thought he and Riley were going to have a smashing good time together, but I kept waiting and waiting to find something I liked about him...other than his looks. I am pleased about getting answers to several unanswered questions that have been lingering over the last 4 books. I feel I got a little closure as more little "mysteries" were revealed.
I didn't get to see nearly enough of Kellen--hoping for more in #5. Quinn, Quinn, Quinn, when is he going to learn to give the girl the freedom to be the werewolf she is without trying to mold her into the little woman he wants her to be...
Over all, I feel that the series is changing and evolving enough to keep me interested and wanting more
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Riley and her brother Rhoan are investigating the murder of several women who have been killed in what appears to be a ritualistic manor. She may have fought against becoming a Guardian but now she has been forced into the role she is determined to do her job well. As their investigations lead them to a fetish club it is up to Riley to infiltrate the club and track down the murderer.
Dangerous Games is the fourth book in the Riley Jenson series and although this probably could be read first as the main background plot has started a new storyline I would recommend reading the series in order so you know the history of the characters. I'm really enjoying this series though & would recommend it to any urban fantasy fan. To give a slight warning though - Riley is a werewolf with a strong sexual appetite who has several regular partners and also uses sex in her role as a Guardian to gain information about her enemies. If that is going to be something that bothers you then I'd suggest skipping this series but I would definitely recommend trying Keri Arthur's Nikki & Michael series or Spook Squad series instead.
I really love Riley Jenson - she is one of my favorite urban fantasy characters - she knows what & who she is and makes no apologies for her werewolf nature. She didn't ask to become a Guardian and parts of the job do bother her but since she was forced into her role she is determined to make the best of it. Her character has been through a lot since the beginning of the series with betrayals from people she trusted and physical changes after she was given experimental drugs. I'm finding it really interesting seeing how her psychic abilities are changing and am curious to see what abilities she will gain next.
I loved Quinn in the first book but since then he has been really irritating me with his refusal to accept Riley the way she is. He says he loves her but the way he is constantly trying to change her has been getting on my nerves for a while now. I think they could be a good couple if only he'd learn to accept her but I'd got to the point where I felt enough was enough - I was very pleased to see Riley coming to the same conclusion in this installment. For once she refused to listen to her hormones (that will always draw her to Quinn) and put her foot down. I think we'll probably see more of Quinn in the future but I hope he has a change of attitude in the meantime!
I would have liked to have seen a bit more of her other regular partner, alpha werewolf Kellen, in this installment but I can understand why that wasn't possible with the storyline. The mystery surrounding the murders moves along at a good pace and kept me interested. I'd say this is probably one of my favorite books in the series so far and it's left me looking forward to reading book five Embraced by Darkness.
Dangerous Games is the fourth book in the Riley Jenson series and although this probably could be read first as the main background plot has started a new storyline I would recommend reading the series in order so you know the history of the characters. I'm really enjoying this series though & would recommend it to any urban fantasy fan. To give a slight warning though - Riley is a werewolf with a strong sexual appetite who has several regular partners and also uses sex in her role as a Guardian to gain information about her enemies. If that is going to be something that bothers you then I'd suggest skipping this series but I would definitely recommend trying Keri Arthur's Nikki & Michael series or Spook Squad series instead.
I really love Riley Jenson - she is one of my favorite urban fantasy characters - she knows what & who she is and makes no apologies for her werewolf nature. She didn't ask to become a Guardian and parts of the job do bother her but since she was forced into her role she is determined to make the best of it. Her character has been through a lot since the beginning of the series with betrayals from people she trusted and physical changes after she was given experimental drugs. I'm finding it really interesting seeing how her psychic abilities are changing and am curious to see what abilities she will gain next.
I loved Quinn in the first book but since then he has been really irritating me with his refusal to accept Riley the way she is. He says he loves her but the way he is constantly trying to change her has been getting on my nerves for a while now. I think they could be a good couple if only he'd learn to accept her but I'd got to the point where I felt enough was enough - I was very pleased to see Riley coming to the same conclusion in this installment. For once she refused to listen to her hormones (that will always draw her to Quinn) and put her foot down. I think we'll probably see more of Quinn in the future but I hope he has a change of attitude in the meantime!
I would have liked to have seen a bit more of her other regular partner, alpha werewolf Kellen, in this installment but I can understand why that wasn't possible with the storyline. The mystery surrounding the murders moves along at a good pace and kept me interested. I'd say this is probably one of my favorite books in the series so far and it's left me looking forward to reading book five Embraced by Darkness.
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going into a dark cellar with no candle
Riley is begining to walk deeper into the dark side of life (and death).
I have read the series in order and am thoroghly enjoying the way the author is steering... Read more
I have read the series in order and am thoroghly enjoying the way the author is steering... Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2010 by Flesch Maker
Getting better
I really enjoyed this book. Riley is constantly growing and learning more about herself and her nature. Read more
Published on 17 May 2009 by Claire Mill
The story so far
I realy enjoyed all of the Riley Jensons Guardian Books and this book I also enjoyed but that being said it was not to the standard of the other books of the series. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2007 by N. Donagher
one of the best books ever
the story was one of the best i have ever read on the line with laurell k hamilton and charlain harris. Read more
Published on 6 July 2007 by Mr. B. Forsythe
not so dangerous
As a frequent reader of paranormal romance, I'm always on the look out for new authors. Especially when the books involve vampires and werewolves. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2007 by M. Malone
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