![]() ![]() But instantly they have a connection to each other and help each other survive. ![]() ![]() Then steps in Rio, who works for the KGI and has his own team, and he goes after her. This is a story that features a heroine, that is on the run because she was genetically manipulated and has healing capabilities and someone is after her. *Thanks Marcella for an awesome buddy read*Įchoes at Dawn was such a fascinating book and I just had to pick this one as it picks up after Whispers in the Dark. Overall, this was a brilliant addition to the series and I have to say that I am really excited to read PJ's book. And Rio asking her to marry him, saying they want to give Elizabeth brothers and sisters was just overkill for me.Īgain, you don't need a proposal for it to be an HEA. But a double wedding for Nathan and Garrett? I didn't really like that. I already thought it was a little too much that Grace and Rio were going to let Elizabeth stay with them, even though I thought it was really nice of them. There were so many things I liked about this book but I have to say, a I have said before with this series, parts of the ending were just too sweet. I liked that Rio had a connection to them from the past. I thought that the storylines were pretty great too. It was action-packed from the very first page. I think that maybe it was because that it wasn't such a huge shock this time. I don't know what it was exactly, seeing as Grace had similar abilities to her sister. I enjoyed this book so much more than the previous book. ![]()
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