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mystifying_lisa's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
loved it
laceyfrance's review
4.0
Great book but I could have done with less computer science lessons. This is one of my favorite series. Looking forward to Jade and the twins' book!
lizowen31's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
nelljustice's review
5.0
I love this series. I think I may label Jewell my favorite throughout the whole series. There is sex but not that much gore. A couple of dead guys but not anything that would freak me out. There is no cliffhanger and there is a happy ending.
Jewell carries the heavy load of communications and technology. She has to be everywhere all the time. She’s taken for granted but she is brilliant. Not one of her brothers know what it takes to do what she does. She has big brothers that “take care” of little Jewell because she needs protecting. Jewell has other thoughts. She knows how to take care of herself…well, sort of. She can survive – how’s that? Big brothers decide that she needs a body guard. A nasty egomaniacal hacker is bent on revenge since she took him down in front of everyone and the Dark Web. His rep has been torpedoed and he can stand losing.
Zane Reynolds works for Guardian Security and is assigned to Jewell. He takes all the punishment she can deal out. It’s not his fault that her brothers never asked her if she wanted to weigh in on her own personal security. Zane has problems of his own. He’s coming out of the Shadow World of Guardian Security into the light. He’s not sure he can be normal but he can’t stay where he was.
When the hacker starts to up the ante, Jason, Jared, Jacob and Joseph decide that Zane needs to protect Jewell again. Funny thing, the boys don’t want their baby sister involved with Zane but they put them together. They have feelings for one another and ‘Wham!’. Uh, duh, boys. What’d you think was gonna happen?
This is a romance. I have to keep telling myself that but truth be told, it’s a lot of suspense too. The story is well written and all the computer geek language was way over my head. I loved that Jewell was such a powerhouse and stood up to her brothers. She had leverage and she knew how to use it! Go, Jewell!!
Jewell stands for all of us behind the scenes folks that make the hard stuff look easy. 5 stars without a doubt.
Jewell carries the heavy load of communications and technology. She has to be everywhere all the time. She’s taken for granted but she is brilliant. Not one of her brothers know what it takes to do what she does. She has big brothers that “take care” of little Jewell because she needs protecting. Jewell has other thoughts. She knows how to take care of herself…well, sort of. She can survive – how’s that? Big brothers decide that she needs a body guard. A nasty egomaniacal hacker is bent on revenge since she took him down in front of everyone and the Dark Web. His rep has been torpedoed and he can stand losing.
Zane Reynolds works for Guardian Security and is assigned to Jewell. He takes all the punishment she can deal out. It’s not his fault that her brothers never asked her if she wanted to weigh in on her own personal security. Zane has problems of his own. He’s coming out of the Shadow World of Guardian Security into the light. He’s not sure he can be normal but he can’t stay where he was.
When the hacker starts to up the ante, Jason, Jared, Jacob and Joseph decide that Zane needs to protect Jewell again. Funny thing, the boys don’t want their baby sister involved with Zane but they put them together. They have feelings for one another and ‘Wham!’. Uh, duh, boys. What’d you think was gonna happen?
This is a romance. I have to keep telling myself that but truth be told, it’s a lot of suspense too. The story is well written and all the computer geek language was way over my head. I loved that Jewell was such a powerhouse and stood up to her brothers. She had leverage and she knew how to use it! Go, Jewell!!
Jewell stands for all of us behind the scenes folks that make the hard stuff look easy. 5 stars without a doubt.
mags_louise's review
4.0
This was another enjoyable story in the Guardian Series. That drew me in and kept me engaged throughout. Although unlike some of the previous stories. There wasn't a lot of action or suspense, but what there was I enjoyed and the ending leads perfectly into Jades story. Which I'm looking forward to reading.
As for Jewell and Zane I really liked them both. Even though they are total opposites. I thought they worked well together and I really enjoyed how their relationship progressed and I particularly found Jewell to be a very interesting, quirky, fun straight talking character and that was really great to read.
I would therefore happily recommend Jewell to others. Especially if you're a fan of the series.
As for Jewell and Zane I really liked them both. Even though they are total opposites. I thought they worked well together and I really enjoyed how their relationship progressed and I particularly found Jewell to be a very interesting, quirky, fun straight talking character and that was really great to read.
I would therefore happily recommend Jewell to others. Especially if you're a fan of the series.
vickylou's review
3.0
05/08/21 I do love a stoic and honest 'bodyguard'... and Zane is certainly that... I think that I also have a definite penchant for the Shadows as a whole... so, that box is also ticked.
Good solid read that keeps you turning the pages ( or clicking... or scrolling!! )
Good solid read that keeps you turning the pages ( or clicking... or scrolling!! )
now_booking's review
3.0
Cute...
I liked the characters of this a lot. But it kind of reminded me of CSI: Cyber. Like nice and interesting, but something intangible missing. This story features Jewell, a computer programming wizard and slightly off-beat King sister, and Zane, a former assassin who failed psych evaluations and washed out of the assassin program. I love that the author was back to her specialty of no BS couples who aren’t to proud for love. Enjoyed this even though it was missing a little something I can’t define.
I liked the characters of this a lot. But it kind of reminded me of CSI: Cyber. Like nice and interesting, but something intangible missing. This story features Jewell, a computer programming wizard and slightly off-beat King sister, and Zane, a former assassin who failed psych evaluations and washed out of the assassin program. I love that the author was back to her specialty of no BS couples who aren’t to proud for love. Enjoyed this even though it was missing a little something I can’t define.
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