The whole world wanted her. I wanted her more.Four times a night I’d wake to kiss my blonde beauty, enjoying the way she sighed against my lips, making me feel more content than I’d ever been. We’d made it through the worst—or so we thought. The woman I loved was now in demand, and our surprising new romance gathered a dangerous amount of attention, which lured out the snakes from our pasts. With … from our pasts. With everyone trying to tear us apart, our futures were no longer certain, but I wasn’t willing to go down without a fight.
Not all men are like me. I’m Marcus goddamn Anderson. The damaged. The healed. The lover. The one who never quits. And I had a woman to protect. The woman I’d already given up everything for. The only thing I had left to lose was her…
That stunning, forever kind of love of mine.
– Marcus Anderson.
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Favorite Quotes:
“Your father does not always agree with me, son.” Mum pouted playfully. “If he did, I’d have fewer wrinkles and a holiday home in Portugal by now.”
I felt stronger because I’d witnessed your love when I lived in a world starved of it…The only vow I have to make to you is this: I promise to be whatever you need me to be for the rest of our lives together. Nothing less.
I’d shown Danni the delights of my teenage bedroom, ignoring her sarcastic comments about the decor and the lingering stench of adolescence.
Although I kinda think we should have one of those big arguments that other couples have at some point. You know, like a full on verbally abusive tennis match? I’ve heard those are fun… I bet I could wind you up real good.
My Review:
Having read the previous books of this series and knowing the author’s penchant for angst and torturing of her characters, before I began this book and periodically while reading I whispered an entreaty, “Please don’t mess with Marcus, please let him be happy.” I am pleased to report my pleas were granted. I adored this story as well as the convivial levity, quips, and witty exchanges that were bantered about by this lively and lovely group of alluring characters. Victoria L. James’s deftly insightful wordcraft has been finely-honed and keenly focused and I eagerly absorbed and delighted in every well-chosen word. Not only did she allow Marcus to be happy, she also drew connections for her characters from the most unlikely and unexpected of circumstances while plucking at the heartstrings, and which should inspire us all to be better human beings. Ms. James’s skills seem magical or otherworldly as she so easily slipped me into their world and kept me right beside Marcus as he gave his first person POV narrative, at times it was as if he were whispering into my ear. I was there in every fully fleshed out scene; lurking like a voyeur. I was riding in the backseat of their cars, in a pew during the wedding ceremony, along the shoreline of the beach, and sitting in cozy chairs in their hotel rooms as they traveled. I am madly, helplessly, hopelessly, and completely besotted with Marcus; he is a god among men. He is ALL that, a bag of chips, and a lifetime supply of chocolate.
Just when I thought I couldn’t swoon over Marcus any more I sit and I read this and bam I’m swooning so hard it’s painful!
I absolutely adore Marcus and Danni and this story made me smile so big my cheeks hurt.
Honestly this series has been spectacular and I hope there is more to come from all the characters and Ms James. Simply perfect!
Victoria L. James….I absolutely adore her and her writing hand. A HUGE fan I couldn’t wait to leap into Night and Day when it fell into my kindle because I knew without reading a word that I would be taken on a magical journey.
We are again reunited with Danni and Marcus in this beautifully written novella.
This is their story about what life is like for the both of them on the road. With Danni’s career blossoming each and every single day, Marcus is with Danni all the way supporting Danni and her dream to be a star.
But can Marcus continue once they return home to visit their loved ones?
Will Marcus continue to support Danni or is home in England where he truly belongs?
And secrets….What secrets will be revealed?
Who will feel the wrath of what’s discovered?
Can Danni and Marcus both make it through to the other side?
Again Victoria L. James has yet again delivered a beautiful, heart-felt, sinfully delicious novella. Everything that a reader could possibly ask for. So much beauty and warmth contained in every page turned, it was simply heart melting and highly emotional. Victoria L. James never fails to deliver.
Night and Day….Simply breathtaking perfection.
5 stunningly beautiful stars.
Omg this series is amazingly beautifully written series that I’ve feel in love with. Marcus is sweet loveable character that I kinda didn’t like in book 1 & 2 but fell in love with in book 3. This series is all about young first love finding your true love and friendships. This is must read that you’ll fall in love with I couldn’t get enough. Highly recommend as a must read.
I’ve started this review over and over again. I don’t really know how to put into words how much I adored this series, or just how much of a cherry this book is a topping on that. It just… gorgeous.
If you’ve read Marcus, which I hope you have, you know just how in love Marcus now is with Danni. Victoria L. James has this magic about her writing, you can feel the words, see the intentions and smile through those moments because you feel like they’re playing out in front of you. The love Marcus and Danni share really is something special. Every time he’s close to her, every time he touches her, it’s just this beautifully painted masterpiece that you want to spend all day wrapped up in. These two have relationship goals down to a fine art… to the point where you sit back and think, I want to experience a love like that.
In Night and Day, Marcus and Danni continue their travels, visit some old friends, and find their beautiful relationship tested. What I love about this series most is how raw and real these situations are. Love stories aren’t perfect. They have lumps and bumps and people trip up all the time. The real test is how you come out the other side, and Victoria always manages to whisk you up in that story and drop you off at the other end feeling touched, elated and ultimately wanting more. You can feel how much heart and soul is put into these stories and their characters.
Night and Day is another exemplary piece in Miss James’ repertoire. She continues to wow us all with her talent, but more than that her characters are alive, filled with wit and intelligence, and more importantly flaws. Whenever I finish one of these books I feel like I’m traveling away from friends. In the words of Paul Sweeney (because someone else always says it better) “You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend.”
If you haven’t read this series. Go to the beginning and start with Natexus. If I could experience them again for the first time again I would be so happy, but that being said, this is still a series I’ve read multiple times because it’s that. Damn. Good.
Night and Day
A Natexus Novel
By Victoria L. James
“This new life of mine was like something from a movie, and for once, I was the leading guy. I was in control. And I had the most amazing woman in the world beside me. Nothing could go wrong.”
Just when you think Marcus Anderson couldn’t get any more delicious, Victoria brings us Night and Day. And in this book, she has not only taken us into Marcus’ world, but we get to dive in to Danni’s life as well!
“I had no better vision for our futures than every single one of us spending our days being blanketed in that kind of happiness. I only wished I could bottle the feeling up and save it for a day when one of us would need it. Reality didn’t allow for too much perfection, after all.”
Filled with love, heartbreak, and new beginnings, Night and Day wants us to stay in a lust-bubble, not allowing the harsh reality of the real world to wreck the fantasy that love has painted.
“I would let her be whatever she needed to be through all of this. We had some uncertain times ahead, but one thing she never had to doubt was my love for her. I’d be there… I’d be there like the superhero she needed me to be. Except she’d be my only rescue. I was selfish enough for that.”
Victoria’s writing always moves me. When I read her beautiful words, I am always sucked into her literary world, and I never want to leave. It makes me take a step back from life and reflect. Night and Day held my attention from the first word to the last. Night and Day deserves serious praise! Bravo Victoria…you’ve created another must read for all the Natexus fans!
“I wanted to slay all the dragons, climb all the castles, fly to every planet and pick out all the best stars from the sky for her. I wanted to curl her up in my arms and spend a lifetime lost in her kisses. I wanted to suffocate under her mutual love.”
Tara
I’m floating in sheer bliss at this very moment in time, because what a jam packed slice of gorgeousness this little novella proved to be in so many ways. I’m bursting to blurt out million spoilers, but I won’t, because lovers of this entire series are in for such treat when they turn the pages of Night & Day & get lost once again in the lives of these beautiful characters .
I loved this next step in Marcus & Danni’s journey, getting to breathe in their love & bask in their sunshine. It truly is a joy to behold, even when the road is bumpy, their unique kinda forever love is so endearing to witness, that I couldn’t tear my eyes away.
Victoria has managed to surpass all of my expectations, like seriously, I knew it would be good, but wow, good really isn’t close to how bloomin amazing it was. I don’t know how she manages to bring so much heartfelt emotion, polished character development & the perfect level of angst to a damn novella, but she does & the result just steals my breath. It’s testament to how fabulous she writes & her ability to make every word count.
After I read Natexus I asked for so much more ~ like the WORLD lol & I’m going to end this review by saying SHE GAVE ME IT ALLLL. I had sad tears, happy tears, fuzzy heart tears & life is just perfect tears. But come the end, well I had the final pages will stay forever in my heart tears.
Bravo, Graci, Thank you for giving me it all VLJ
I don’t even know where to start, this book is just… *swoon*
Marcus Anderson is the man you want, the man you want for your daughters, the man you want your son to be. Loving, kind, compassionate. I want to hate Danni, but I can’t, even though she has Marcus, she deserves him. Even though they are fictional characters, I want nothing but happiness for them.
I hope that Victoria continues to have these two feature in any more books in this series, be it another one for the two of them, or in any others she writes.
I loved it!
I am in love with Marcus what a beautiful man he is
There is no way that I can adequately describe how amazing this series is. I loved this novella because I am greedy and just always want more with this series but also because the book is incredible. It does need to be read in series order though to get the full effect. This story did a fantastic job at describing the incredible love between the two main characters (Marcus and Danni). The chemistry between these two characters is beautiful. This book did a great job capturing their love, setting up for the next story, and keeping me happy in between novels. If you haven’t read this series, you definitely need to (and everything else this author has ever written!!
This entire series so far is a full on 5 star one for me… From Natexus to Night and Day. Hoping we get more to continue on and not have to say goodbye to these amazing characters who you instantly fall in love with! A well-written amazing, story with characters to relate to. Absolutely loved this book. Can’t wait for more from this author.
”You don’t know what happiness really is until you’re swimming in it. Drowning almost.”
This is the continuation of Marcus and Danni’s love story…. If you haven’t read the first few stories in this series do so now before you start this one!
”He’s everything; intelligent, witty, kind… smokin.” “Equipped?” “oh…” She closed her eyes and nodded slowly. “And skilled with his tools.”
That’s Marcus and then some.. Always the fixer, the savior and he is finally living for him with his true love, Daniella Marston. We get some Alex and Natalie as well as little of all the other characters from throughout the series. From happy times and celebrations, living the life one deserves, unexpected news and happily ever afters. This book is filled with them…
”There are people you’d want in the trenches with you, and people you’d be better off without. I want to make sure I’m always the one you’ll want by your side, no matter who is waiting…”
Marcus and Danni have a few challenges thrown at them that can burst their bubble but, as long as they are in it together they will figure it out.
”What’s the night without the day?” she asked shyly.
“Dark and miserable with nothing to look forward to.”
“And what’s the day without the night?”…
“Insanely hot.” I half smiled.
She only went and did it again!!!!
This novella is the fourth book in the Natexus series. You could read it as a standalone, but trust me – you need as much Marcus in your life as you can get (she says totally swooning)!!!! It follows Marcus and Danni around the world as her career starts to progress with Marcus by her side supporting her and finding his place in her world. We get to catch up with some much loved characters from the previous books and there are also a few secrets and surprises along the way too.
I am stiill struggling to put into words how much I loved this book. Beautiful, amazing, fantastic – your heart just melts more with every page you read. And the soundtrack to this book is just perfection, it just takes it to a whole new level, you could be standing right there beside them. You just get lost in the words and music. This book is absolutely stunning from the first word. Victoria, you are just amazing!!
Worthy of so many more stars than the 5 I’m allowed to give.