{"id":413,"date":"2013-02-27T06:12:50","date_gmt":"2013-02-27T14:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=413"},"modified":"2017-01-29T05:48:09","modified_gmt":"2017-01-29T10:48:09","slug":"review-raid-unfinished-heroes-3-by-kristen-ashley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=413","title":{"rendered":"Review: Raid (Unfinished Heroes, #3) by Kristen Ashley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Review<\/strong><\/h4>\n

4.5 stars<\/strong><\/p>\n

ABSOFUCKINGMAZING!!!<\/b><\/p>\n

KA brings us yet another gorgeous, swoony, sexy and tortured Alpha to obsess over in former Marine and all-round badass, Raiden Ulysees Miller.<\/p>\n

\u201cWearing a skin tight army green tee that was straining so much at his biceps it looked in danger of ripping. He also had on tan cargo pants, boots, and unbelievably cool gold-rimmed aviator sunglasses.
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\nHe was leaning back against his Jeep, arms crossed on his massive chest, shades, it appeared, still on me. He had a sexy smile playing about his mouth and he looked settled in, like he was enjoying a show.\u201d <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

All this, in addition to having a dark and dangerous side *shiver*.<\/p>\n

Our heroine is Hanna, a dorky, goofy, girlie girl with a huge heart, and she is absolutely fabulous. In love with Raid since she was 6 years old, she has lived a confined, small-town life and admired him from afar, never having the courage to approach him. At age 28 she finally convinces herself that the love of her life is out of her reach, so she picks herself up, starts living life to the fullest and finally moves on from her childhood dream.<\/p>\n

Of course, it is then that Raid suddenly notices her. Rocking her world, he comes barging into her life, throwing her into a clutzy, gobsmacked frenzy\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cI was concentrating on taking in all this fabulousness so I might have missed the full orgasm, but I was relatively certain I had a mini one.
\nThen he smiled.
\nThere it was.
\nThe full orgasm.
\nIt was a wonder I didn\u2019t moan.<\/i>\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But why has he suddenly noticed her? Why is he suddenly into her? What\u2019s the story behind his somewhat \u2018shady\u2019 lifestyle? And what is the big trauma that happened to him while he was away fighting the war that has brought him back a changed man?<\/p>\n

Once Raid makes his intentions clear \u2013 \u201cSo you get I\u2019m into you<\/i>\u201d (be still my heart) \u2013 the relationship between them progresses really quickly. There are gorgeously sweet moments, heaps of swoon and HOTNESS!!!! Raid likes to \u201cplay<\/i>\u201d in the bedroom, so there is a bit of kink and a whole heap of dirty talk.<\/p>\n

\u201cBaby, last night, those kisses, I hoped to Christ that was a preview of things to come and I\u2019m fuckin\u2019 thrilled it was. Out there, you can ride that silly-ass bike, but now I know, in my bed, you\u2019re gonna let go for me. You\u2019re gonna let me play with that body. You\u2019re gonna let me work you \u2018til you\u2019re so fuckin\u2019 wet you\u2019re drenched for me. And when I let you come I\u2019m gonna make it feel like you\u2019re coming apart at the seams. And only I\u2019m gonna know you give me that. Only I\u2019m gonna get that. And I\u2019m fuckin\u2019 overjoyed that\u2019s all for me and only me.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

They are both clearly crazy about each other, but Raid\u2019s work is not \u2018exactly\u2019 legal, and his experiences as a Marine still torment him, and he battles some major demons. But they are both honest and open with each other, and even though there are a few moments of drama, their relationship is really functional, and it\u2019s AWESOME! And through it all Hanna stands strong by his side, and I so admired her determination to withstand the \u201chellfire<\/i>\u201d inside of him and be there for her man.<\/p>\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t stop myself from being the woman who tried to withstand hellfire. No. I knew the reason. It was because I wanted to know nothing for the rest of my life sweeter than the love Raiden could have for me. It was also more. I wanted him to know nothing for the rest of his sweeter than what I could give him.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And, in return, he makes it totally worth her while – \u201cYou\u2019re my reward, Hanna.\u201d<\/i> – Mega SWOOOOOOOON!!! (and a little tear).<\/p>\n

Hanna\u2019s Grams is a sensational addition to the cast. The town\u2019s matriarch, she is 98 years old, and very close to Hanna. She is loving and wise, and seems to know all. And she\u2019s absolutely freaking hilarious! (bitchfight in church \u2013 brilliant!). And although we don\u2019t see a lot of her, Hanna\u2019s best friend, KC, is also awesome, and totally supportive of Hanna. She also made me laugh out loud.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe backed me into a wall, caging me in, got in my face and explained he is most definitely into me.\u201d
\nWhen I was done speaking, her lips were parted and her eyes were glazed.
\n\u201cKC?\u201d I called when she didn\u2019t say anything.
\n\u201cShh,\u201d she shushed me. \u201cI\u2019m having an orgasm.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There is a distinct lack of a \u2018bad guy\u2019 for a KA book (although there is a sensational smackdown at one point), and then there is the usual 90% \u2018incident\u2019, and this time around we get to see Creed, Sylvie, Knight and Anya come in to help save the day (squee). It\u2019s not as action-packed as other KA books, but the \u2018OMG\u2019 factor is definitely there. And there is an Epilogue \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

I absolutely loved it. It’s shorter than KA’s usual, and I read it in a day, staying up until 1.30am unable to put it down. I loved Hanna and Raid, and their story was absolutely beautiful.<\/p>\n

4.5 swoontastic stars.<\/p>\n

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The Unfinished Hero Series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Knight<\/a>\u00a0 \"Creed<\/a>\u00a0 \"Raid<\/a>\u00a0 \"Deacon<\/a>\u00a0 \"Sebring<\/a><\/p>\n

Knight (#1) <\/strong> (Knight & Anya)
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Creed (#2)<\/strong> (Creed & Sylvie)
\nReview<\/a><\/span>
\nBuy: Kindle Ebook<\/a> | Paperback<\/a>\u00a0| Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Raid (#3)<\/strong> (Raid & Hanna)
\nReview<\/a><\/span>
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Deacon (#4)<\/strong> (Deacon & Cassie)
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\nBuy: Kindle Ebook<\/a> | Paperback<\/a>\u00a0| Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Sebring (#5)<\/strong> (Nick & Olivia)
\nReview<\/a><\/span>
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For more KA awesomeness, check out our Kristen Ashley Author Spotlight<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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