“Another stunner superhero romance novel from the amazing Lola Dodge.” -Literary GeorgeAn ice princess. A jaguar shifter.She’s a flight attendant who wants nothing to do with super heroes. Hiding her ice powers. Hiding from her family. Hiding is a full-time job, but Ivory can only suppress her inner warrior if she wants to keep the normal life she’s built from nothing.He’s a career hero and a … member of the legendary Manhattan Ten. Tall, dark, and shifter, the concrete jungle is his playground. Jag takes nothing seriously until Ivory tempts his inner predator.Can he melt the stone-cold goddess?It’s love at first fight in the first volume of the Manhattan Ten Series.[A novella-length superhero romance of 30K words. Rated 18+ for adult language and some sexual content. Perfect reading for fans of Jennifer Estep’s Bigtime series and Lexi Dunne’s Superheroes Anonymous.]The Manhattan Ten Series:1. Ivory – October 20192. Temptress – November 20193. Belle Fury – December 20194. Angel – January 2020
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“Ivory” has been Hid’n EveryThing She can DO,
As “Ivory” doesn’t want them…
“Ivory” just wants to be a Normal Gal!
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I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Lola Dodge’s “Ivory (The Manhattan Ten Series Book 1).” I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
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My Rating Sytem:
4: I like IT a lot. Great, Solid Story w/ few if any inconsistencies or errors. This is a HIGH Rating, & I rarely give OUT a Higher Rating.
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I wasn’t sure what I would think about this series, but I did enjoy it. I then read the Deadly Sweet series, which has the first two books out at the moment. I am looking forward to the third.
I’ve never read a superhero romance before and I tell you what – I’m hooked! At least by Lola Dodge. Really enjoyed this novella. A great length and a good mix of action, romance, steam and world building. This book definitely drops you right Into the action but I enjoyed the fast paced start and with a little patience you will learn everything you need to know throughout the course of the book. Can’t wait to continue this series!
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Valdis was Ivory now and one of the Manhattan 10, a super. And Jag had realized that she was his mate to his jaguar. But could she let the past go so she could live her future or would she let the past ruin the future she so desperately wanted?
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I’m rounding up on this rating, because there’s a lot of unanswered questions by the end of it, and most of it has to do with the lack of world building. First off, where does this book fit in the timeline? It doesn’t seem like Tank has met Temptress yet, but nor was there any real mention of Ivory in Temptress’ book. Also, who exactly are Ivory’s people? Where does she come from? For that matter, where does Panther come from? I really would enjoy the series more if there was more info like that in these books. I understand that they’re supposed to be novellas, but they’re good! I think readers could handle a little more world building.
Ignoring these questions, you’re left with a decent beach read that has some action and very steamy bedroom scenes. I really like that these books, while showcasing the bedroom’s steamy side, also has a plot that engages the reader. I’m still going to keep up with the series, and would recommend them to those that like superhero romances, but the lack of world building is getting very frustrating for this reader.
ONE EXCITING ADVENTURE!!!
Ah snap! Lola breaks the chain, charters the course and conquers the passage. Imparting well rounded scenario’s, ramping up the excitement and adrenaline with such intensity and skill, melding this gem together flawlessly. Bucking the odds, blazing the playing field, propelling this baby into the eye of the storm, breaking it down, throwing it into a tailspin with stunning results. The chemistry is intense, sizzling and palpable. The personalities are well matched and blended. The characters and scenes are written with such realism and depth it makes for one outstanding experience. Remarkable job Lola, thanks for sharing this little jewel with us.
I love a good Super hero story, especially when there’s some steamy times added along to the action sequences. This one has that. A plot that is interesting, along with a unique backstory, these characters will have you wanting to read more of the series on this fast paced read.
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I should start by explaining that this book has been published before in 2013, but it was bk 2 in the series then. The books have been switched around a little and it is now bk 1 in the Manhattan Series. I’ll be honest normally I would read “super heroes” and scrunch up my nose and think no immediately but the cover of this book really caught my attention enough to make me read the blurb and in turn interested in reading the book. I really love the cover in the neon-esque ice blue writing on the midnight blue background. Then with the Manhattan skyline at the top of the book, the jaguar head to represent Jag and the masquerade mask that symbolise the fact Valdis is in hiding at the beginning of the story. Then of course there’s the snowflake and ice spears that characterise Valdis.
At the beginning of the novella length story, Valdis or Val as her colleagues call her is working as an air stewardess, as she has been doing for quite some time. Today is only slightly different as the air craft is so hot which is causing the passengers to overheat and become more irritable than usual. It seems the more elite passenger in first class are wanting more attention and Val is moved up to offer help to the stewardess already there.
When Val is attacked which puts both her life and those on the plane’s lives in danger her cool façade and determination to hide what she truly is slips and she automatically takes her assailant down. There’s a mixture of shock, horror and gratitude from the passengers. Val is devastated as she had worked hard to remain off the radar. She had run away from her tribe and their way of life and wanted to fit in with normal society, and now it would all have been for nothing. There would be reporters, and meetings with the authorities, and maybe even people from her tribe sent to kill her now they knew where she was! Then along comes Jag, a “hot in the handsome sense” guy who says he is from the Manhattan Ten and they can help and protect Val.
Of course, there is much more to tell, Val the super heroes is renamed Ivory by the press and the name seems to be sticking. Then there’s the hot and cold relationship between Ivory and Jag.
We also learn more about what the Manhattan Ten do and in this novella, they are trying to track down a man or group intent on killing those with super hero powers of any sort. We are also briefly introduced to the other members in the Manhattan Ten. The leader is Tank, the organiser of the group is Angel, and there is the super-fast Jet.
I felt quickly pulled into the novella, wanting to know who Val/Ivory was hiding from and why. I immediately fell in love with the lovable, Jag even though he is a dangerous animal when he shifts. Jag is so laid back, yet at the same time gives off such a tough guy image. Yet he shows a softer, perhaps more vulnerable side when with Ivory. I also adored the banter between Jag and Ivory. It was kind of sweet how quickly Jag became so possessive over the woman he had just met on a plane, though took a while to realise that his animal side that was claiming her too.
I thought the mixture of kick ass tough female crossed with the vulnerability of not wanting to hurt anyone around her made Ivory a complex, interesting and lovable character. I think there is a great mix of characters and am looking forward to reading much more of this series. I am particularly looking forward to learning more about both Tank and Angel.
I should point out due to certain language and content I would agree with the categorisation of the book being 18+ Adult fiction. Don’t think all the super heroes are shifters though as they are not, they have different powers.
My immediate thoughts upon finishing the novella were that I really did enjoy reading this one and am looking forward to reading more of this potentially great series.
To sum up super heroes aren’t what I would usually choose to read, but the cover (the new ink monster version) initially caught my eye and I fancied reading something a little different and I have to say I really enjoyed reading it. I will be looking out for the rest of the series being released as I definitely want to read more!
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