What do you do when your past comes back to haunt you? Fight back…Life at Redwood Supernatural University is about as predictable as you could imagine a supe college would be- mean girls, douchebags, drama, and a lot of studying, but things are looking up. The Bitch Crew has started to leave me alone, and Justin has been expelled. With that nasty mess out of my way, it looks like I can finally … looks like I can finally focus on figuring out what is going on with my guys and our budding relationships and getting a hold of my powers.
That is until the nightmares that plague my dreams come to find me in my new life.
At least this time when I face my tormentor, I won’t be alone. I’ll have the support of my friends, a powerful supernatural, and six guys who are determined to keep me safe from my past.
I got this…I hope.
Book 2 of the Best Wishes Series
The Best Wishes Series is a WhyChoose/Reverse Harem saga featuring MMFMMMM meaning there is M/M content, and the female main character doesn’t have to choose between her love interests.
This book contains references involving PTSD, sexual assault recollections, domestic violence, and other themes that some readers may find triggering.
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DO NOT READ THIS BOOK IF TRIGGERED EASILY!!! You might want to think about it Even then before reading. That being said: Even better than the second. More dark and lots more flashbacks. Very realistic and haunting, makes you think. Really good story telling and I can’t believe I have to wait until Dec for the next book :[ Eagerly awaiting the next volume!
A lot darker than book 1 its almost like book 2 has grown up and that everything else has escalated with it. More action, More tension and definitely much more sex which il honestly think made this book my favourite out of the two so far. Lucienne/Lucie (FMC) has finally grown into her character by becoming a stronger one that as well as as finding out about some of her background in this book. An Ex popping up gives her problems (ones that were hard to read) but with her guys – Logan, Cameron, Hudson, Dante, Landon and Nik supporting her they took some of the harshness of Lucie’s story away. It was a certainly a great read and i cant wait for book 3
This is the second book in A.J. Macey’s Best Wishes Series and perfectly continues the story of Lucie, a genie and her mixture of guys from different supernatural series. The antagonist in this series is seriously psychotic. You can taste the fear Lucie has of this man. It is incredible to see her guys come together to be with her and help her through her anxiety. This book continues the character building and we learn more and more about the guys and their pasts. I really enjoyed this book even more than the first and it it leads into another book spectacularly.
Things are heating up between Lucie and the guys. The drama with Noah kept me glued to the book. We get in more depth with Lucie and the guys. I loved every minute of this book and can’t wait for the next one.
I really enjoyed this book and im totally looking forward to reading the rest of this series. I couldnt put my kindle down!
In this book Lucie is still recovering and dealing with the trauma from the last book and the long-term trauma she experienced. This book is a little slower paced in that it focuses more on the relationships rather than the overall story arc. I did like learning more about the guys families and seeing Lucie getting closer with them. We do find out a bit about Lucie’s background, some hints regarding Noah and a nemesis of Nix’s. Lucie does discover more about her magic toward the end, but we don’t really see her learning with the Dean or in class.
Can’t wait for the next!
This is the second instalment.. and if you haven’t read the first one why not? Go and get now!
As I’m becoming used to with A.J. Macy’s books, I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster where I was desperate to find out that everything was going to be ok. The guys were their usual caring and loving selves and things are really starting to develop in their relationships. I think the villain is worth mentioning here because he is truly evil and vile.. whatever the motive turns out to be in the end I hope he gets what’s coming to him!
Stunning as always. Another must read.
I love this second installment to best wishes series! A.J. does an amazing job of giving the characters life and realness!! I love Lucie and all her guys! I also love the secondary characters just as much!!
Smoke and Survival (Best Wishes Book 2) Kindle Edition
by A.J. Macey
I borrowed this book via the Kindle Unlimited program and voluntarily leaving this review.
I have to admit, I have been salivating for this book since I read Smoke and Wishes! I am pleased to announces that I was not disappointed.
Lucie is recovering from what happened in book 1 (I don’t do spoilers) and her men are drawing closer. She is beginning to become part of her their lives, even meeting parents. Then the worst thing that could possibly happen, does. Her abusive and psychotic ex-boyfriend, Noah, has tracked her down and begins a campaign of harassment.
Ms. Mercy creates an amazing, emotional example of extreme PTSD in Lucie. From Lucie’s night terrors to her inability to eat due to anxiety is heartrendingly family.
Ms. Mercy’s depiction of Noah was absolutely terrifying. It reminded me of Gerald in Stephen King’s Gerald’s Game. He was so real, I truly expected him to be flesh and blood, even in his most sadistic and cruel moments.
The men are being fleshed out. We begin to see what made them the strong warriors and lovers that they are. And their love for Lucie shines through every page.
Bravo on the love scenes, each one is different! Not all authors can manage that. Some authors have a pattern of about the same five things. Not the six gorgeous creatures that seduce Lucie, comfort her and even romance her.
And yes, Nik and Cam are back, but this time they include Lucie for a Kindle scorching scenes.
Truly an awesome and compelling series. I am marking the days until the next book!
5 glorious stars out of 5
https://www.amazon.com/Smoke-Survival-Best-Wishes-Book-ebook/dp/B07R6J4ZKP
This series really touched me, and this book was even better than the first! I love the relationships between the FMC and her men, and the fact that she is scarred from a previous relationship and they do everything they can to help her through it. I love this series, and cannot wait for more!