“OMG, it’s addictive! This series gets better with each book, taking you deeper into a reality you never imagined, with dangers and passions as powerful and dark as a storm. Dive in and get lost!” Candid book Reviews “Perhaps my biggest sin was that my faith in Cord was so uncompromising and complete, I didn’t try and see him for who he was, but kept the fantasy of who I wanted him to be in place … him to be in place to mask the truth. And where did that get me? With a husband who’s run off on some reckless quest, a woman who claims she’s his lover and government agents who claim Cord is responsible for missing spent-nuclear-fuel. I’d say, at the moment, I win the prize for whose life sucks the most. The question is, how do I put things back the way they were? ” Morgan Windwalker.
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Reckless
To be totally honest, after I read the first few chapters this book certainly had me and my anxiety on high alert! Cord and Morgan have been together for years and when he’s suddenly called away to Washington one night, Morgan has a bad feeling about his trip. Cord leaves but a string of events for him and a weird call to his wife, has Morgan leaving to join him.
Suffice to say a couple of people stop by from the alphabet agencies and Cord is trying to figure out what’s happening with his business and some missing material. The more I get to learn about Morgan I’m getting the feeling she’s a badass which I always like with my female heroines but I’m still a bit on the fence when it comes to Cord!
Thank you to Ciana for my advanced copy for which I leave my honest review
A very different approach to the saga than what we’re used to. It was very well-written and kept me on the edge of my seat. I really enjoyed it.
First off, this ends in a cliffhanger. The story is fast paced, intense and dramatic, the intrigue and suspense keep you turning the pages. I can’t say that Cord and Morgan impressed me much, they’re supposed to be very smart people, yet they do some headbang worthy stupid things. I will read the next book, with the hope that they get smarter, because the storyline is interesting.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.
The first episode of the Shattered Chronicles and I want to read the next book. Cord Alexander and his wife Morgan Windwalker’s life is about to get interesting. The book has suspense, drama, danger, evil, a villain, and romance. It does end on a cliff-hanger. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow! Action from the first chapter.
This book is entertaining. Meet Morgan and Cord, a couple married for 20 years with grown kids and still so much in love; they can’t keep their hands off each other. Both independent and successful in their careers, yet still finding that much needed time for each other.
We are then introduced to Cord’s career with full force including strange interviews and car scences with the CIA, FBI and other strange forces. These unexpected interactions start to sow and show little cracks in the relationship, making the story even more interesting.
The supporting characters also provide many perspectives that will keep you reading to the end. Unfortunately it ends in a cliff-hanger but that also makes wanting to read book 2 exciting.
This is my first Ciana Stone story and I loved it!
Normally, I would not give a book 5 stars because it’s a cliffhanger and I hate cliffhangers.
This book was exciting. It was intriguing. It was a suspenseful mystery. There are number of “hold your breath” moments. It did not have SEALS (former or current) jumping out of the woodwork to save the day. These were just seemingly ordinary people going about their lives.
I say “seemingly” because there is something special about Morgan and I don’t feel like everything about her has been fully revealed. Cord is not the average geek because you have to consider the whole cowboy/rancher vibe.
There is a hint of danger and anticipation so you’re always waiting for that something else to happen; for that other shoe to drop. That thing that leaves you on the edge of your seat.
Well written characters who are interesting, and although ordinary, not completely without survival instincts in spite of being manipulated at each turn. Let’s no forget Morgan and Cord’s relationship. It is romantic, sexy, and connected. There is also something special about Joe and in addition, his connection with Morgan, that will hopefully come to light in the second book.
I’m really looking forward to the next book so that we can see how this plays out.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
There was a lot of action in this story. I liked both Morgan and Cord, although I was suspicious of Cord’s intentions. I did find the multiple points of view a bit confusing, but I did like how the memories were different so that you knew exactly what you were reading. This story did not end here, and I wait to see how it plays out next.
I received an ARC through Candid Book Reviews, and this is my unsolicited review.
Absolutely terrific! A Cotton Creek must read that a mix of a thrilling suspenseful mystery along with a sweet and sexy love between our married couple Cord and Morgan. Cord’s work takes a deadly turn and Morgan is pulled into the fray. Morgan’s Native American heritage gives her a special ability but will she be able to save her husband from the danger that threatens? I love this author’s fabulous storytelling and her incredible characters. Cord is another swoon-worthy hunk with all the goods. Smart, sexy, honorable and so in love with his wife after 20 years. Morgan is a special character with her big brain and undying love for her husband. I was so excited to read about a couple that is older than the usual. Didn’t care for the cliffy but can’t wait for the next installment. Ciana Stone, you rock! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
I loved this book as I love Cotton Creek. I just wished I could move there. These characters are fantastic to read. I always get caught up in the pages and hate to up it down for any reason. This book is so wonderful I hated to see it end. It also ended in a cliffhanger. I don’t usually read cliffhangers but I adored this book.
I highly recommend this book!!!!
I enjoyed this new group of characters & the beginning of this new series is very intriguing.
This first story in the ‘Shattered’ series, “Reckless” is filled with so much suspense and action, it is a real page turner. Morgan and Cord are a married couple of 20 years, and the drama that surrounds them is so action packed that I can almost forgive the cliffhanger/HFN ending. Morgan is by no means a weak woman. She gives as good as she gets, and heaven help the person that threatens her family, while Cord works to solve the mystery and get to the bottom of the secret nuclear containment plant. With so much content and action in this first book of the series, it sets up the reader to wait on pins and needles to read what will happen next with these two. I especially look forward to see what is next for Morgan as she is one kick a** woman that can hold her own. I was gifted “Reckless”, and my opinion is my own based on my reading. 4.5 Stars!
Other new series for the folks in Cotton Creek. I expected to read about familiar friends in this small Texas town but there was barely a mention. This story is centered on a married couple Morgan, a rancher, and large animal vet and Cord a software developer contracting with the US Government. Cord gets called to Washington with a problem and the action begins. Lots of shoot-um-up, car chasing, and intrigue with the FBI, CIA, and the bad guys. The plot has been set and the characters introduced in this first book as it ends with a cliffhanger. The appetite has been wet. Can’t wait for the continuation of Morgan and Cord’s story.
ARC for honest review with no compensation. 4.5 stars
Reckless is tied to the Cotton Creek saga (Shattered book 1) by Ciana Stone and as always she keeps you on the edge of your seat…
Morgan Windwalker Alexander and Cord Alexander have been happily married for over 20 years, life has been perfect. Suddenly after a call in the middle of the night things are no longer perfect in Morgan’s world. Cord has always been methodical in all he does now appears to be reckless, has secrets, leaves in the middle of the night for something at work…then all breaks loose!
Lots of suspense, danger, kidnapping, action packed with people who are not what you think, lies and while this ends in a cliffhanger with plenty of loose ends…it makes you think…what’s going to happen in the next book!!!!
Start of something new…
This is book 1 in a the new “Shattered” series and ends with HFN/cliffhanger. I guess that is my only complaint about this story. Although it does leave me with something to look forward to….book 2. Morgan and Cord are wonderful characters with an endless love. What happens when outside forces start to interfere with that love? All I can say is Ms. Stone has once again written a story consisting of suspense, twists & turns and plenty of character chemistry. I can’t wait for the next book.
*I received an Advance Reader’s Copy of this book which I am voluntarily reviewing*
Loved It! This is a powerful and action packed romanitc adventure for the mature look into the investigation of some 30 kilograms of waste missing, but not missing on the tracking system that Cord Alexander created even though his co-worker Tom who found the problem just keeps nick picking him. Morgan Windwalker his wife, successful Vet and the woman he loves is trying to figure out what is going on when she was just suppose to turn on Juan’s computer and before she can get back home she is suppose to get on a flight to meet her husband but when she gets there some men or going through her husbands belongings, and so it begins drama, action and some laughs.
Morgan finds that she is being tested, Cord goes off to the facility outside Odessa, Texas to checkout what was really going on along with his a runaway partner, the Government and a Handsome sexy Italian who wants revenge. A very entertaining series. Page turner. There are lots going on in the background that leave questions for the next book. Adult content. Yes it’s a Cliff hanger. I was given a copy as a gift from the author without obligation. I am providing an honest review.
Ciana’s writing just pulls the reader into the story and does not let them go until the last page. This book is no exception. In Reckless, we meet Cord and Morgan and are set on an adventure of twists and turns that are sure to keep you guessing. Be warned though, this one ends in a Happy for Now but there is more to come. Ciana will leave us hanging at the end, eager to start book two.
I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
It was a great book!
Morgan + Cord seemed to have the perfect life.
They built a good life.
When danger comes, will their love be strong enough ?
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
There this author goes and does it again getting me caught up into another one of her novels and series. The characters are able to have such a strong pull I was quickly caught up into this one. Morgan and Cord each have their careers but they do intertwine in this one. Intuition and a call get things in motion also with you becoming so attached to what is going down. A mystery for sure but a enemy lurks with you following their moves. You get so caught up into this one that you are left with your mouth open at the end wanting to know more.
Cord Alexander and Morgan Windwalker have built a good life together and are still very much in love, but things start to fray around the edges when forces they are not aware of begin to threaten their life. As alarming things begin to happen around them, they hold on to their love for and trust in each other, but will that be enough for what’s coming?
This is an action-packed roller coaster of drama, intrigue, suspense and steamy passion. The characters are well-developed and appealing. I liked the flashbacks which give us a quick look into past events that help establish a better understanding of their current relationships. The action is fast paced and extremely engaging. You will easily become absorbed in the story, finding it hard to set aside. It’s not exactly a standalone, but it has an HFN ending. There’s more to come in Cord and Morgan’s story in the next book, “Ruthless.” I strongly recommend this very engrossing and rousing romantic suspense.
An exciting beginning to a new series by Ciana Stone. Morgan Windwalker Anderson has been married to her husband, Cord, for almost twenty years. They have two adult children, son Trevor and daughter Cable. Although together for many years, Morgan and Cord have not lost the passion that they feel for each other. Morgan is a large animal veterinarian, working primarily from the ranch that they own. Cord has his own company designing software and working with the NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration). Cord’s software keeps track of nuclear deposit sites, but his business keeps him away from the ranch more than he would like. When Cord receives a call in the middle of the night, he leaves for Washington. Danger begins to follow him…who is trying to kill him? Why is the FBI and the CIA so interested in his work? When Morgan arrives in Washington, was it Cord who asked her to join him or is someone after both of them? Evil is getting closer and closer and Morgan is not sure who she can trust. A non-stop romantic suspense which does end in a cliffhanger, but is well worth the read and the wait for the second book “Ruthless”. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to give an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)