It's finally here! Cupid's Last Stand, Shauna Allen's fourth and final book in the Cupid Chronicles series is now available for purchase!
Genre: Contemporary/Light Paranormal Romance
Cupid’s Last Stand blurb:
Tristan Blackfeather . . .
Tristan Blackfeather . . .
The wounded boy has grown into a man, and his ghosts continue to haunt him. Now, faced with the ultimate betrayal, he makes a break for it, only to find himself face-to-face with his first love . . . the one he never truly forgot.
Darby Deveraux . . .
Squelching every desire of her soul, she’s existed the best she can in spite of the hand life has dealt her. Now, the boy who shattered her heart has come roaring back into town, demanding a second chance . . . does she dare?
One last shot . . .
Luckily, an old friend is there to help guide these two together. But is their Cupid Michael up to one final mission? Can your first love be your last?
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Some
stupid part of him wanted her to say she remembered every single thing about
that summer. That she wanted it back. Wanted it all . . . wanted him. But he
knew that could never be. He wasn’t the kind of man that women loved like that.
He was not worthy; he was infinitely flawed—had known it since his dad left
him, and most especially when Darby had first been thrown into his stratosphere
as the ultimate tease. Mallory only served as an exclamation point. It was
Darby. Had always been Darby.
Looking
at her now, he knew it.
Suddenly,
she dropped her head as something in her seemed to break. “Why, Tristan?”
“Why,
what?” He placed the teabag on the counter.
She
snapped her head up, her green eyes shimmering behind her glasses. “Why didn’t
you write? Why did you just up and leave me that summer without a word? I mean,
I know it was a long time ago and it shouldn’t matter now, but I just—”
He
cupped her face and brought his lips to hers, shushing her words. He’d been
waiting to do this since he first laid eyes on her in the Red Cross building .
. . hell, maybe since he left her ten years ago.
She
froze, her body rigid and tight as emotion thrummed between them. Then, as if a
dam burst, she clutched at his shirt and yanked him closer as a mewling moan
ripped from her throat and she allowed his tongue to slide in and twirl with
hers. He tilted his head and deepened the kiss as far as he could, allowing
every ounce of her to intoxicate him. He traced his fingertips down her throat,
feeling the restless pounding of her pulse.
Ten
years might as well have been ten seconds as it all came crashing down on them. He pressed her back
against the countertop, fitting their pelvises together snugly, drawing a low
groan from her as her nails raked down his back.
He
sucked her tongue into his mouth, nibbled her lower lip. He’d eat her alive if
he could. She was everything he needed to live in this moment. And she seemed
to consume him in kind as her fingers moved greedily through his hair, holding
him closer still.
A
pop and a hiss from the coffeepot broke through the moment and she startled,
drawing back to rest her head against his chest. “Tristan . . .”
He
gripped her hips and held her close. “Darby. I did write. Even after your daddy told me not to. But you didn’t
answer.”
She
didn’t move for a moment and he wondered if she’d heard him. But she eventually
peered up. “You wrote to me?”
He
tapped his forehead against hers. “Yes. God. Like every day in the beginning.
And I called too, but you were never home. I eventually gave up when you didn’t
call or write back.” He pressed a kiss to her damp lips because he couldn’t
help himself. “I told you I was crazy about you.”
She
rested her cheek back to his chest. He didn’t say anything, not sure what else
to say. He’d been a teenage kid. Sure, he’d promised her the moon, and sure,
he’d been head over heels for her, but what did she expect? She hadn’t
acknowledged one of his letters or calls. Life went on and heartbreak was a
two-way street. He’d just sucked his up and bottled it away.
She
rubbed her face up and down across his T-shirt as if inhaling his scent. “What
did you mean about my daddy telling you not to write?”
“Really?”
“Yeah.”
She drew back and met his eyes, her arms still linked around his waist.
He
sighed. He hated to burst her bubble, he remembered how she worshipped her old
man. He’d heard when he rolled into town that he’d died last year, and now
Darby was running the company. Somehow, it felt wrong to talk smack about the
dearly departed. But, the truth was the truth. “No big deal, Darby. After he
found us together that night in your room, he pulled me aside and told me I was
obviously not the kind of boy who was any good for his little girl, and if I
knew what was good for me . . . well, he basically let me know that I was never
to communicate with you again.”
She
remained motionless, processing this. “He did?”
“Yeah.”
Her
hand flew to her lips. “Oh, God.” Tears filled her eyes. “And all this time I
was crushed. I thought . . . I blamed you. Thought you walked away and forgot
me.”
He
yanked her closer and pressed a kiss to the crown of her head. “I never forgot
you, Darby. Not for one second.”
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My Review: 4 1/2 stars
This was a good read. I was a bit confused when the Cupid part became a reality, but I got over it really quick. For the most part this was a straight forward romance, with a side of romance for a separate couple. I liked that Tristan and Darby got a second chance. I loved that Tristan realized that he never was able to open up again because of two people, and when he realized it, he went for what he really wanted; Darby. Darby on her part, was determined not to let Tristan back into her life only for him to wreck it again. That determination got wore down, quickly. My favorite part was the picnic and the egg toss and what came after that part. That and the end. I'm going to have to go back and read Shauna's earlier work, because I really enjoyed myself with this book.
Other Titles by Shauna Allen:
This was a good read. I was a bit confused when the Cupid part became a reality, but I got over it really quick. For the most part this was a straight forward romance, with a side of romance for a separate couple. I liked that Tristan and Darby got a second chance. I loved that Tristan realized that he never was able to open up again because of two people, and when he realized it, he went for what he really wanted; Darby. Darby on her part, was determined not to let Tristan back into her life only for him to wreck it again. That determination got wore down, quickly. My favorite part was the picnic and the egg toss and what came after that part. That and the end. I'm going to have to go back and read Shauna's earlier work, because I really enjoyed myself with this book.
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Shauna grew up an only child with two open and loving parents in Central Texas. She’s married to her high school sweetheart and is the mother to three awesome teenagers, including one she’s about to send off to the Air Force. She is the award-winning author of the Cupid Chronicles series, including Charlie’s Angel and Cupid’s Last Stand. Shauna also writes emotional Contemporary YA novels as SC Montgomery, works as a freelance editor, and is personal assistant to two NYT Bestselling authors. She loves all things sexy, sassy, and Gerard Butler.
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Praise for Shauna Allen’s Cupid Chronicles:
Tattoos, cupids, and bad boys: Shauna Allen delivers one heck of a read. Fresh, sassy, and witty—she brings a new voice to romance that readers are gonna love!
Tattoos, cupids, and bad boys: Shauna Allen delivers one heck of a read. Fresh, sassy, and witty—she brings a new voice to romance that readers are gonna love!
New York Times Bestselling Author, Christie Craig
A charming romance from start to finish. Shauna Allen's fresh, new voice makes Inked by an Angel a must read.
Harlequin Romantic Suspense and Zebra author, Melissa Cutler
The Halo Effect . . . doesn’t disappoint. Shauna has an amazing ability to write compelling characters that are real and relatable.
Christie Palmer Reviews – 4 ½ of 5 Stars
With a cupid in the mix love finds a way to conquer all things . . . I must say that I loved the book and the characters in the book. I hope we see more from this talented author.
Night Owl Reviews – 4/5 Stars
A well-written, clever romance with a twist, Inked by an Angel reminds us that love exists in the unlikeliest places, and that we may need a “guardian angel” to help us find what was meant to be all along.
Gillian’s Tattooed Book Reviews – 4/5 Stars
Holy smoke! Shauna Allen has done it again! I fell in love with the Cupid Chronicles from the first book and that was it for me . . . Shauna did not disappoint with Wounded Wings and from the first two sentences I kid you not I was in love.
Reese’s Reviews: My Addiction to Fiction – 5/5 Stars
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