Divine Savior (Aaron's Kiss, #2) by Kathi S. Barton

Divine Savior (Aaron's Kiss, #2) Reviews

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  Paula

  I want to like this author because her books look interesting, but it's all telling and not showing. And let's not start with the characters, I cannot connect with them.
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  Victoria

  This is the second installment in the Aaron's Kiss series, and I'd say the series is off to a great start so far. We've got vampires, we've got blood, we've got sex, we've got Duncan. All of those add up to a fantastic read! This one was just as easy to get into as the first book, even though some of the characters were new. I loved that the author entwined Aaron and Sara (from the first book) in Colin and Shade's life. You got to see what happened after Aaron and Sara's story, and I was excited about that because I loved them so much. Anyways, the female in this story is Shade--she's outrageously strong-willed, resourceful, beautiful, caring...and homeless. She works odd jobs to get by, and steals for food. She also is a surrogate mother to two beautiful children, whose mother is just too drugged up to care. The children have been abused--even sold for drugs at some points, and Shade is on a mission to save them.
  
  Colin is a vampire, living in Aaron's realm, and they're close friends. He has a run-in with Shade one night and after that, he can't get her out of his mind. He'll do anything to find out more about her, who she is, where she lives. He's mistaken about her at first. Once they lay their weapons down, prepare for a sinfully good sort of love. Their heat and passion is just as sexy as Aaron and Sara in the first book. Kathi S. Barton doesn't disappoint! Fantastic read, and a great addition to the series. Can't wait to read more.
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  Rhonda Hicks

  'Divine Savior' is the second book in Kathi S. Barton's "Aaron's Kiss" series. She hasn't known who she is for the last fifteen years. Not since the day she woke up covered in blood and hurting. She took her name from the location she found herself in. Her name is Shade Doe and if you read the blurb, then you know she has some off-the-chain magical powers. She rarely uses these powers because, in her mind, they only seem to get her into trouble. The storyline between Shade and Colin Larimore, Aaron's best friend, is so full of angst, frustration, miscommunication, and hurt feelings. The twists and turns, shock and surprise, undeniable chemistry, and even the devastation from the evil that brought tears to my eyes, had me turning pages so quickly I was surprised when I finished the book. Aaron is building his Kiss but Colin has ideas of his own. I can't wait for 'Natural Magick'.
  
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  Jamoz23

  Though enjoyable there are just so many things that annoyed me.
  The story itself starts well and grips you with emotion but then has Shade the heroine and Sara from book one being so similar in stubborn attitude.
  The beginning of this book is heartbreaking with what happens to those two poor children.
  I was a bit annoyed with Colin. If he had chased his mate down and NOT jumped to conclusions without facts, instead of being the typical, I don’t want no mate male idiot, maybe those kids would be okay. But I had to like him when he actually cried, believing his mate to be dead and only thought about getting the supposed daughter to care for.
  Shade is wonderful, big hearted and extremely kind.
  The fact she is homeless, destitute and starving does not stop her from looking out for and feeding two children with a drug addicted mother.
  We also get another stubborn to the point of stupid heroine though in Shade. Feels like a rinse and repeat of Sara from book one.
  Nobody who was homeless would turn down free food like Shade keeps doing.
  Then we get a very quick feeling reversal from Shade towards Colin.
  Of course the disgusting Shermie makes an appearance.
  Pity nothing is done about Mark the rotten cop.
  Proofreading errors once again abound.
  The place was quite. (QUIET)
  Read many many years ago and reread in the box set.
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  Niki Driscoll

  Colin should have known that finding his mate was going to turn his life upside down. Sent to pick up the new cook for his friend , he was unprepared for the female that slammed into him in the back alley. Shade just knew that running into the man she dubbed "The Wall" was going to cause problems, little did she know just how it was going to impact her life. Misunderstandings make this relationship complicated from the start, anger, trust and some bullying just make it more interesting. Both these characters where strong willed, pig headed at times and driven by the need to protect the innocent. Adding in Arron, Sara and a bunch of magical beings just makes the interactions darn funny. While humor is apparent, the underlying storyline of abuse is heartbreaking and may cause a tear or two so be warned. More background information is revealed and some new characters help to entertain keeping you guessing at what will happen next.
  I volunteered to review this story for my honest opinion.
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  Patsy Hallam

  I love how Kathi can work her magic in a story. This story had me reading cover to cover in one sitting. I love the way she introduced the main characters of the story as well as keep bring in the pervious characters that I had loved in the first book. This book tells the story of a woman withe powers that she is not sure how she got as she has no memory. She tried to make a living whilst being homeless and caring for children that their own mother doesn’t want. The male lead character is tough on the outside and gentle and caring on the inside tha only his close friends get to see. This story tells the tale in Kathi’s magical writing of the mating and getting to know one another. I have loved this series so far and can confirm that I have reading the stories within this series and I keep going back to them.
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  Lane

  I am liking this series so far. The voice is different, in a great way, from other books that I have read from this author. Shades story contains drug abuse, child abuse, child neglect, torture and a chick that makes them pay. Great edition to the kiss.
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  Denise Main

  I won a copy of this eBook, and although I hadn't read the preceding book, the first in the Aarons Kiss series, I picked up on the storyline and characters quickly and easily. Which is great for someone not starting at the beginning!
  I loved Shade even though she didn't make things easy on herself. And poor Colin - like many males at a loss when emotion rears its head! I don't want to go into plot details as that will spoil the book for others.
  All I want to say is - anyone who has read any of Kathi's books - Aaron's Kiss, the Grant Brothers - will love this. First-time readers will have no problem diving straight in, and be lucky enough to have the others Kathi has written to look forward to!
  Realistically written, well crafted, instantly engaging and unputdownable, it made me a fan from the first line.
  
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  **Elle**Bee**Double U**

  Shade has absolutely no idea who she is. All she knows is she has some magic that she wished she didn't. When trying to help 2 kids she's injured and doing the best she can to take care of her and them. She wants nothing to do with the bloodsucker who claims she's his mate.
  
  Colin is ecstatic to find his mate. But after a mistake in identity he now has to convince Shade that he can be all she needs. But in order to have the love like Aaron and Sara has he's going to have to save her from her enemies as well as past enemies of the kiss.
  
  Shade and Colin's story is probably one of my favorites because I love how no matter what life threw at Shade she overcame it with pride and dignity. Colin also is one to admit when he's wrong and isn't afraid to show the woman he loves how much he needs her.
  
  **I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book**
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  Vettech

  In the second book of Aaron's Kiss series we meet Shade Doe. Shade has no memory of her life before age 15 years and is plagued with some very strange and dangerous powers. She fears her the odd things she can do when her anger is stirred and she tries to hind them and won't even use them to save herself from being brutalized by another being......though she could do some very serious damage to them. Her main objective is to help protect two young children Shade has come to love.
  
  Colin Larimore is a hot sexy vampire that has no use for a mate, yet he is drawn to the beautiful Shade and will do whatever is need to keep her safe....and to make her his. The love these characters share is amazing....though danger lurks around every corner for these two....can they beat the odds and save each other and the entire world? What a great series this is.
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  Belinda

  This is the second book in the Aaron's Kiss Series - Colin is a very powerful Vampire and is Aaron's right hand man. He is doing his job and literally runs into someone he needs to find out more about. There is something about her - can she be his mate?
  Shade Doe is trying to survive the best way she can. She can't find a job and what she does find doesn't support her. On top of that she is trying to help two little children whose Mom doesn't care about them just how she is gonna get her "medicine".
  Shade has powers that scare her - Colin is a Vampire but are they destined to be together? A must read to find out the true nature of Shade and how she is related to Sara and Queen Melody. Would definitely recommend to all as a must read.
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  Elaine Kirby

  Colin Meets His Match
  
  This book is about Colin & Shade; Colin is a vampire & Shade is a magical being & it's later in the book when you find out what kind of magical being. Their story does have some violence & sexual abuse (the abuse is mentioned but not descriptive); this book is also a HEA book. Colin & Shade don't get along well in the beginning especially as she knocks him on his ass a lot it's near the middle of the book that they actually get together& mate. This book also has a tattoo that moves around which is interesting & a big part in finding out what kind of magical being Shade is. This book was excellent & I read this book in 1 day & now I am going to read book 3.
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  Melanie-Smokenator

  Once again an awesome book by Kathi S. Barton.
  This is a power story that involves Colin, a friend to Aaron and Shade Doe. Shade has no memories of her past and she just know that she has very powerful magic in her.
  
  She takes to kids under her wing and things take a tragic turn.
  This is a sad but also a great love story. Read with us to find how Shade not only finds her mate but also her family.
  
  Also we once again meet the delightful Duncan, Sara and Aaron. Sara knows how to poke fun with Aaron and make threats he knows she can follow through. They provide fun throughout the series.
  
  Aaron and Sara also has a surprise for us.
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  Pamlynn

  I would have loved this more if the story was told from dialogue between the characters instead of the narration. There was much more dialogue in book 1 helping to make it a stronger book.
  
  There were also a lot of grammar mistakes. It looks like spell check filled in correctly spelled words, but often the wrong words. I was close to finding one per page.
  
  The plot was interesting. The author transitioned nicely picking up from the previous story. I think a good beta reader could have been the key element to helping push the book to the next level. I'm going to go on to the 3rd book to see if the issues from book 2 improve.
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  Candice

  Ok, the story line was good but all the sexual child abuse was not. I read it thinking if I could just get through that part... Well it continues through out the book. I like the aaron kiss series, but I am afraid to read more as it will contain such sad stuff. I read paranormal to escape ... Anyway so BEWARE there is a lot of child abuse and child violence in this book as well as the mention of vampire sexual abuse too... :(
  
  If you take out most of the sexual violence I would have given it 4 stars instead...
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  Carrie (Book Fairy) Fort

  Favorite Line(s) "Hydrangeas and Vanilla. Why? Oh no! No, no you are not going down that path. No way in hell. I will not have it, so just get that thought right out of your fuc*ing head right fuc**ng now."
  
  YEP THIS IS MY NEW OBSESSION!!! This series I JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH IF IT!!! I mean really! It's just got everything I need! Sexy oh I mean SEXY men, kick a$$ females, magic that makes my mouth drop, heart touching story lines, hot steamy scenes, vampires, werewolves, and OMG some amazing biting!!
  
  AMAZING FABULOUS SEXY LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT
  
  FIVE KICK A$$ FAIRIES
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  Denise Desmarais

  This book and the entire Aaron's Kiss Series has fascinating characters, excitement, action, and romance. They are all easy to follow and flow very nicely. As is every book this author writes. I love how each character has a detailed background and makes in an appearance in other books through out the series. Must read!
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  Denise

  When I first started reading this I was very sad but you know people really could live like that
  Anyways shade to the rescue she was wicked ass kicker and then you a sexy vampire
  To mix and you got one hell of great story .....
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  Asteropê

  I wish there was less of the child abuse story line and more romance between Shade and Colin. It was a slow beginning and took too much time to get to the romance of the story.
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  Sue

  Great story! Much better editing than the first book & the characters came to life in this one. Am looking forward to the rest of the series now & glad I wasn't put off by book 1
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  Juliana

  Love this couple.. especially the lady.. Shade Doe.. such a survivor..
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  iliana G

  loved it
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  Teresa Spooner

  Strange combination but works well
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  Emmie

  I love Kathi Barton. Her style of writing is different as well as her take on her characters and their antics. I devour every one of her books with enthusiasm.
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  Jamie Campbell

  this book started out horrible and not as in a bad book, but as the story plot in the begining was so sickening what happened to those poor babies. but the end was awesome
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  Carmen

  LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.
  
  Made me cry through most of the book.
  
  But love the interaction between Colon and Shade