A psychic so powerful his abilities come at a cost. A woman so special she alone has the power to touch him.From the moment he first shook her hand, Detective Isaac Taylor knew that Sidney Fairchild was in danger. Even without the unwanted psychic powers he sensed it, and he has kept her safe at his side ever since. Through car explosions, police protective custody and numerous attempts on her … attempts on her life, he’s kept her alive. But now the danger is personal, and it grows closer every day.
Sidney doesn’t know how much more she can take. Escaping a ruthless drug lord was bad enough, but facing the man who forced her into hiding is a whole new kind of terror. A terror she knows can cost her everything – including her sizzling new romance with protective, sexy Detective Ike Taylor.
Desperate to hold on to the love they’ve found, Isaac and Sidney will both have to face their greatest fear to keep it. But with time running out and the body count rising, can Isaac learn to harness his abilities in time to save her?
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Ms. Collins does it again! “Lovers & Monsters“ continues with another page-turner that does not disappoint! I was glued to my seat from page one with this fast-paced, fresh new plot. Sizzling romance, suspense, a touch of fantasy and surprise twists, are seamlessly woven together with witty dialogue and strong relatable characters for a perfect tapestry! … Our H/h, Ike & Sidney were damaged until they found each other. The proverbial “yin-yang” couple, they are safe within their own ‘bubble’ but still must battle some past demons. Will their new love survive the many obstacles? … Okay, there’s not a cliffhanger, but I was left craving the next book #3 which I believe is coming soon & I just can’t wait 😉 I highly recommend this to adult fans of fiction, and I strongly recommend reading Book #1 first, “Voices & Visions” to enhance your reading pleasure!
4 STARS
Review by Leah
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In Lovers and Monsters, we get more of Issac and Taylor which I love. These two have such a connection and not just because of their powers because they complete each other. With a simple touch, they can center each other.
Lovers and Monsters is a continuation of Voices and Visions. We get to see Issacs and Taylor’s relationship slowly bloom into something amazing. We also get a conclusion to Taylor’s crazy ex. But it was a bit predictable as to what was going on. But I am a HUGE crime fan and Criminal Minds fan so I am not a fair person to say that either. So saying that the whole build-up works.
Again like book one, we get the whole picture of everything going on. We get the precinct and we get their stories that meld well into this book. It still reminds me of a good sitcom. I really wish there was one out that followed this storyline. I would actually watch tv.
Lovers & Monsters by Lashell Collins is an amazing story that I have read. This is book number two in this amazing series and I can not wait to read more from this amazing author. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about romantic suspense, mysteries and paranormal romances.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another great story in this series!! This book picks up where the first book left off.
Sidney is finally free of the ruthless drug lord but she’s still in hiding from her ex who is looking to find her. Issac is trying to protect her and working on getting his psychic abilities in some kind of control. He still thinks they make him look like a freak and he is worried Sidney will walk away from him because of them.
So much happens in this book! Secondary characters and stories emerge further and Issac finds someone to help him harness his psychic abilities. This is definitely a romantic suspense page turner that ends with a bang! Strong wonderful characters and very well written! I highly recommend this series!
“But just for the record? I personally think that any woman would be hard pressed to find a more handsome, honorable, and decent guy than Issac Taylor, monsters and all.”
Continues to be Brilliant!!
Isaac usually cannot handle touching others due to the pain and pictures he receives when he does so. When he touches Sidney, he still gets pictures – of a future together, but there is no pain. As their relationship builds this ability to touch, and the appreciation thereof, is quite sensual.
Isaac must embrace his “gift” which he has always considered a curse when danger threatens. Nothing else would have him trying to add to his power rather than avoid it.
Danger, intrigue, a stunning relationship and a bit of magic are the perfect ingredients to this amazing story!!
More with Ike and Sidney
He didn’t want to admit to his abilities. He even hated the word psychic. He used it in his work even though it kept him distant from others–until she came along. He protected her and amazingly he touched her. No pain only joy and heat.
They found each other but would the evil she’d run from find her as well? Could he protect her?
Watching these two build a relationship and find each other makes for a super read. The police cases, secondary storylines entice the reader for MORE. We have fellow cops, family members, a psychic guide to look forward to learning more about as well as the couple and their future. I recommend this for readers who like cop stores, special abilities, and romance a three in one winner with amazing characters.
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