While Cassandra looks for ways to spice up their love life, Trevor questions his efficacy as a husband. His insecurities are compounded by the constant threat of Nathan Nelson, her old friend and past lover, who can't accept their marriage as final. A brand new marriage, personal uncertainties, and a good dose of alpha geek jealousy make for a volatile mix.
When a phone call spurs him to lay claim to what is his and give Cassandra the fantasies she craves, Trevor reacts like any hot blooded man would. The result is a steamy room, slippery bodies, and Passion at Dawn. Edge of the Season. Immortal Ops Books A Rock Creek Clan Prequel. Evidence Series Box Set Volume 1: Club Luxe Box Set Books Edge Security Box Set.
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I received a copy of this book from author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility. Passion at Dawn Authors: In the third Countermeasure: His insecurities are compounded by the constant threat of Nathan Nelson, her old friend and past lover, who can't accept their marriage as fi Passion at Dawn Authors: They had me at the title of the first chapter: Come on, that has to eye catching! Cassie and Trevor show us their Byte of Life in a different version of Men are from Mars, Woman are from Venus, opposite in thought but united in action.
We get to see a whole new side to Trevor, which will spark conversation amongst their fans. Their daily lives that involve their work, relationships with each other as well as other people, helping build a stronger foundation for the stories we crave, making them very three dimensional. We find clues and hints to the interpersonal relationships between the characters leading us into their next adventure in To Russia with Love.
This is a very well written small taste that deserves 5 stars, take a Byte out life and join Cassie and Trevor in theirs. The Oracle Reviews purchases some titles, while others are provided via Netgalley, or the authors themselves. All opinions and reviews are my own. I am loving the Bytes of Life companion books to the Countermeasure series. Countermeasure, Countermeasure 1 was so good and honestly I didn't see the point of the Bytes of Life companions, but I thought what the heck I'll give them a read.
I am so glad I did!
The idea of getting a peek into the daily life of this couple after the first book ended is brilliant. In Ecstasy at Dawn, Bytes of Life 2 we get the honeymoon.
In Cuffed at Midnight, Bytes of Life 3 we get a peek into Trevor's first birthday being in a relationship with Cassandra and how they celebrate it. Now, in Passion at Dawn, Bytes of Life 4, is the real life stuff that happens in a new marriage. The insecurities, the doubts, the fears, the obsessive love that one has for their new spouse. These companion books bring you so much closer to the characters and make you feel like you really know them. Passion at Dawn was a combination of heartbreaking and sizzling.
The sparks between this couple are off the charts. And like any newlyweds they explore these sparks as thoroughly and as often as possible. Can I tell you that it sends shivers down my spine every time Trevor says "Cassie girl" in his super sexy Irish brogue. Trevor broke my heart with his insecurities.
Don't get me wrong, I get it! Nathan has made sure that Trevor isn't confident in his marriage, but to see this amazingly sexy, confident man drowning in his fear brought tears to my eyes. Cassie gave Trevor no reasons to worry, other than the fact that she refuses to stop talking to her old friend Nathan. I get that she has no feelings for him and she is doing nothing wrong, but Nathan is so mean and obvious about trying to tear them apart I really wanted to hear her tell him off.
I can't wait to read more from this amazing cast of characters. You can find this review and others at www. Rhayne's review posted on Guilty Pleasures 5 Stars If you have been following the Countermeasure series, then you are familiar with the Bytes of Life installments that we have the pleasure of enjoying. Honestly I wish more authors would step up their game plan and do this as well. With this short Rhayne's review posted on Guilty Pleasures 5 Stars If you have been following the Countermeasure series, then you are familiar with the Bytes of Life installments that we have the pleasure of enjoying.
With this short sexy tale we get to continue with their journey, as they experience a whole new set of issues. To me this book showed Trevor in a completely different light. In the previous books he is witty, funny, sarcastic, and completely in love with his wife.
In this book, he is still all those things, but he shows his insecurities. This is something new and out of form for him. It honestly adds an additional spark to his character and makes him seem more real.
He is so confident about every aspect of his life, but his wife is definitely his weak spot. His emotions and his jealousy solidify the encompassing love that he has for Cassandra. Nathan still has a large role in their lives. Trevor has to find a way to overcome and trust that what he and Cassandra have is genuine, stable and real. As they explore their new marriage they also have an exploration of their intimacy, hidden fantasies, and desires. This is where we get to enjoy blazing, sweltering, sexy scenes that include a kitchen table, a can of whipped cream, and one unforgettable round of shower sex.
Truly, Chris and Cecilia are two of the most talented authors I have had the pleasure of reading. PASSION AT DAWN is another of the little in-between stories that Chris Almeida and Cecilia Aubrey insert between their major releases in the Countermeasure series are what keeps the series fresh and allows the reader to remember not only the plot line but the characters who make these stories so extraordinary.
Constructed like a day or so in the life of Mr. Bauer, we see them in their private moments ahem, VERY private moments as well as doing their work as digital intelligence agents. But, I so enjoy watching him try. I used to hate this character but he is now one of my favorites. Either way, Nathan is an important component of these stories. Lots of steaming hot sex, as we have come to expect in this series, makes this little short story one that you will read more than once. Another great entry in the Countermeasure series and it kept me on edge waiting for the next book.
Get this one and enjoy! This book is well, passionate. I hate to use that word since it is in the title but it is hard to come up with another term. In this byte of life, Cassandra thinks she needs to spice up their sex life and because of that Trevor worries he isn't full filling his duty as her husband. Well, when you are finished with this book you there will be no doubt that Trevor and Cassandra are not lacking in the bedroom.
You could almost call this book inspiring, if you know what I mean. There are o Holy cow. They definitely leave you wanting more of the series. I highly recommend all of the short stories to anyone that has read the Countermeasure series and would like to see what Trevor and Cassandra are up to when they are not running for their lives or fighting the bad guys.
Honestly, these Bytes need to come with warning labels! I think this one is my favorite Byte so far I like this one the best because this one shows just how vulnerable Trevor is in his and Cassie's marriage. Cassie reads an innocent article okay..
This just hammered home how human Trev and Cassie are These Bytes make waiting for the full sized novels easier to bear. I will never look at a shower the same way again I think I can! It is an Erotic Romance Short Story. Trevor, a self proclaimed alpha geek feels insecure when Cassandra browses through a woman's magazine looking for ways to spice up their love life. He wonders why after only being together for such a short time, she would be wanting to do that. Will they resolve this communication problem or will he take out his frustrations on Nathan, an annoyance from Cassandra's former life?
This story is aptly named because passion can be either love or hate.
Trevor seems to be like a pendulum swinging between his love for Cassandra and the hatred that anyone else would harm her or worse yet take her away from him. This book is for Mature Audiences due to explicit sexual situations and adult language.
This is the best of the Bytes of Life shorts so far and seems more heavily influenced by the Countermeasures novels than any of the previous installments, which to me read more like separate stories in their own right. This latest offering reads much more like a forgotten chapter or deleted scene from one of their novels and works well to bridge the gap between the first two novels! With every successive story that is released, the two authors seem to be finding a better and better balance. With this in mind, I have high hopes for the next Countermeasures novel due out early next year.
Once again, this is a highly charged erotic ride that I can fully recommend to anyone who has enjoyed their previous work or is looking to jump onboard this tremendous series!
This short is a great taster of exactly what the bigger novels are all about and is a lot of naugh This is the third story in the Bytes Of Life Countermeasures spin-off series from writer collaboration, Chris Almeida and Cecilia Aubrey that I have reviewed for the TBR pile Blog here: