FURY by CLARISSA WILD
Published: March 17, 2014
FURY is a retelling of FIERCE from Hunter's Point Of View. The book contains unique, never before seen scenes.
Genre: New Adult Romance
Would you risk everything for love?
Life has held nothing but hardships for Hunter Bane. Growing up with a learning disability wasn’t easy, especially when you’re poor. With only his brother to support him, Hunter clings to the short moments of happiness in life. Like when he meets Autumn Blakewood.
Autumn Blakewood is a geek at heart. Reading is her passion, and she can’t spend one day without her books. She’s always locked up in her room studying, trying to avoid trouble. Until Hunter comes into her life.
Hunter can’t resist the temptation to get closer to Autumn. She is his complete opposite, and yet he’s drawn to her in ways he can’t explain. But when his brother is caught dealing drugs and sent to prison, Hunter’s world shatters.
To save his brother, Hunter has to join the gang he’s feared his entire life. Now he’s forced to choose between his family and the one girl he loves. Fighting for both, his fury is all he needs…
Life has held nothing but hardships for Hunter Bane. Growing up with a learning disability wasn’t easy, especially when you’re poor. With only his brother to support him, Hunter clings to the short moments of happiness in life. Like when he meets Autumn Blakewood.
Autumn Blakewood is a geek at heart. Reading is her passion, and she can’t spend one day without her books. She’s always locked up in her room studying, trying to avoid trouble. Until Hunter comes into her life.
Hunter can’t resist the temptation to get closer to Autumn. She is his complete opposite, and yet he’s drawn to her in ways he can’t explain. But when his brother is caught dealing drugs and sent to prison, Hunter’s world shatters.
To save his brother, Hunter has to join the gang he’s feared his entire life. Now he’s forced to choose between his family and the one girl he loves. Fighting for both, his fury is all he needs…
My Review:
3.5 Stars
A good concept that could use some tweaking., April 4, 2014
I chose 3.5 because I think this is better than book 1 which I gave a 3 star, but I do not think it's quite a 4 just yet.
Because Fury is a retelling of Fierce from Hunter's Point Of View (containing new scenes) & I read them less than a week apart from each other, my review for Fury is only slightly different from my original review of Fierce.
*For Mature Audiences Only*
I chose 3.5 because I think this is better than book 1 which I gave a 3 star, but I do not think it's quite a 4 just yet.
Because Fury is a retelling of Fierce from Hunter's Point Of View (containing new scenes) & I read them less than a week apart from each other, my review for Fury is only slightly different from my original review of Fierce.
*For Mature Audiences Only*
Again...I don't like to give out spoilers, so I don't want to go into too much detail. BUT...If you are reading Fury then I suspect you have already read Fierce, so you should understand my comments a bit more.
Fury is better than Fierce thanks to the added info. we get. Originally I had a bit of brain whiplash from the emotional tug-of-war these characters were having. It seemed not just 1 or 2 of them either. In reference to Hunter Bane, he can be fierce. As a matter of fact he is during some
of the story, unfortunately in others he
totally is not. This is not necessarily a bad thing as even the most hard core alpha male's have their days, but I feel like there is balance missing. One minute I am mesmerized by him & the next I am momentarily apalled.
What is it about these "bad boys" that puts us under their spell? Whatever it is...Autumn Blakewood has it bad! Autumn's pretty much a recluse nerd type who is actually in college for the education. Almost immediately she's confronted by this "bad boy" quickly realizing things are not always as they seem. As the scene unfolded I was eager to see how this would play out although I had some Hmmmm moments. Unfortunately in many of those moments I found myself internally debating several issues. I REALLY liked Autumn's character until all of her good decision making capabilities went out the window. Now don't get me wrong...I understand why the characters are slightly inconsistent, being young adults this is not uncommon. Throw a new college routine in the mix & obviously we need to allow for growth & adaptation to the twists life has thrown at them. I simply do not believe things would have played out as presented in such situations, or possibly I just missed something along the way. My mixed feelings continued with the best friends.
I very much appreciated the real-ness of Autumn & Hunter's
"relationship", because they are very real in the fact that they each have
emotional baggage, issues, & obstacles to overcome. However in some
instances I wondered who in their right mind would do such a thing? What is it about these "bad boys" that puts us under their spell? Whatever it is...Autumn Blakewood has it bad! Autumn's pretty much a recluse nerd type who is actually in college for the education. Almost immediately she's confronted by this "bad boy" quickly realizing things are not always as they seem. As the scene unfolded I was eager to see how this would play out although I had some Hmmmm moments. Unfortunately in many of those moments I found myself internally debating several issues. I REALLY liked Autumn's character until all of her good decision making capabilities went out the window. Now don't get me wrong...I understand why the characters are slightly inconsistent, being young adults this is not uncommon. Throw a new college routine in the mix & obviously we need to allow for growth & adaptation to the twists life has thrown at them. I simply do not believe things would have played out as presented in such situations, or possibly I just missed something along the way. My mixed feelings continued with the best friends.
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I do love the idea ultimately conveyed...Never give up & show 'em how fierce you are!
I do love the idea ultimately conveyed...Never give up & show 'em how fierce you are!
As far as the extra scenes ~ With this new information we get a better idea of Hunter & his inner battles. I always enjoy getting the inside scoop on our beloved characters, but I have mixed feelings once again. While I'm all for accepting our weaknesses & overcoming them it seems Hunter lets his define him instead of clinging to the happy moments as the blurb says. Which brings us to the gang & drugs ... there are some kinks in this operation as well as the gang members' attitudes & actions. All in all it is a good concept that could use a bit more tweaking.
EXCERPT
You can listen to them here with Youtube:
My
forehead leans against hers as I gaze into her deep blue eyes that are
full of longing. I want her to believe me, to trust in me, to feel that I
need her. I didn’t want her to get hurt because of me, but I can’t stay
away any longer. I need her more than anything. She is my drug and I’m
giving in to my addiction.
I
lick and bite my lip in anticipation, waiting for her to let me in. I
can’t stop wanting her, but if she really doesn’t want me the same way I
do then I’ll have no choice but to stop. “Tell me what you want. What
you really need. Do you want me to let you go? Do you want me to stop
hunting for you?” I whisper.
I’m
pleading in my head for her to say ‘no.’ I look her in the eye, telling
her without words that this is what I desire the most. She takes in a
deep breath and opens her mouth.
When she says, “Kiss me. I want you to kiss me,” I’m done for.
I
press my lips on top of hers like before, taking it slow and easy this
time. It felt like I was dying of thirst, but now, after knowing she’s
okay with it, I’m much calmer. I take her lips in slow, lavish licks,
kissing her with every ounce of my love.
She
shivers in my arms as I hold onto her tight, pulling her closer to me.
She kisses me back tenderly, her lips as caring and soft as she is. Her
hot mouth is driving me insane. She’s the only one who can do this to
me.
She’s
turning to mush in my arms, and I love how it feels, so powerful, so
intense. My instincts take over as I grab her hands and pin them above
her head. I alternate my kisses with nibbles, arousing her so much she
moans out loud. My cock responds with enthusiasm, poking against the
fabric of my pants, eager to take her.
Before
I know it, my hands are slipping down her body, along her waist, and to
her thighs, my fingers desperate to squeeze that tight ass of hers. Her
arms find their way to my chest, and I love how she feels me up,
desperate to get a hold of me. She twines her arms around my neck,
giving me full access to her skin. I kiss my way to her neck, finally
able to press my lips on that one spot I know winds girls up. She starts
panting, and then I know I’ve hit the sweet spot.
I’ve
waited so long for this that it takes every fiber of my being not to
pick her up and bang her against the car right now. She’s a virgin, and I
don’t want to make her do things she’s not ready for. She’s never been
fucked, and that’s all I ever do. I don’t make love. I bang girls, take
them in whatever position I like. I’m not so sure she’s even been kissed
like this before.
But shit, this is fucking hot.
I pull back for a second, breathing out my horniness. “God, that dress,” I groan. “Why’d you have to put that on?”
“Couldn’t come to the party in a pair of sweatpants,” she mutters.
She
giggles when I leave little pecks on her collarbone, peeking down into
her dress. I can already see the swell of her tits, primed and ready for
me to cup and lick the crown. “Hmmm …” I rest my head on her shoulder,
nibbling on her earlobe. “You look so damn hot… You don’t wanna know
what goes on in my mind when you’re all dressed up like this. It’s too
dirty to handle,” I whisper.
I
can feel the goose bumps forming on her body as my hands slide down her
arm. “Although I wouldn’t mind the sweatpants either. Easier to take
off.”
Although nothing beats her sex appeal in this black dress. Damn.
I
suckle on her earlobe and move back to her lips again, leaving hickeys
all over her neck. My hand shifts to her ass and I squeeze tight,
feeling her perky flesh in my fingers. She gasps. Hot fucking Jesus. Now
I really want to come inside her.
Our
lips are locked, our eyes closed, and my mind is whirring with thoughts
about stripping her bare. When she grasps my hair and tugs me closer my
cock thumps in my pants. My fingers slide down her leg and move up her
dress, slowly getting closer to her most sensitive spot. God, I wonder
if she’s ever been touched there. I’d like to be the first.
I’m
fucking her with my mouth, my tongue going crazy as I press my cock
against her thigh. Sweet Jesus. We’re not even naked yet and I already
feel like I want to make her scream my name.
FURY PLAYLIST
FURY
was written using a lot of the same songs Clarissa listened to while writing
FIERCE, but there are a couple of new ones that might be interesting to
you ;) Check them out!
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Book 1 in this series:
FIERCE
Published: January 25, 2014
Fight for your dreams. Fight for your life. Fight for love.
Nerdy girl Autumn Blakewood is the prime example of a goody two-shoes. She studies every night, is never late for class, and always follows the rules. She has never felt the need to step out of her comfort zone. That is, until she meets Hunter.
Hunter Bane is a cocky, confident bad-boy, who's nothing but trouble. He’s a dangerous distraction to everyone around him. Sexy and strong, Hunter enjoys the swooning effect he has on women. Especially those who aren't used to attention, like Autumn.
Autumn finds it hard not to give into Hunter’s advances, even though it all seems like a game to him. Trying to understand him is impossible, because he shrouds himself in mystery.
What she doesn't know is that Hunter has more baggage than anyone should have to carry. When she discovers he's in an illegal frat club to save the one person that matters to him, Autumn realizes this could mean the end of her undeniable connection to him. Even their lives are at risk.
But it's too late to turn back now ...
Nerdy girl Autumn Blakewood is the prime example of a goody two-shoes. She studies every night, is never late for class, and always follows the rules. She has never felt the need to step out of her comfort zone. That is, until she meets Hunter.
Hunter Bane is a cocky, confident bad-boy, who's nothing but trouble. He’s a dangerous distraction to everyone around him. Sexy and strong, Hunter enjoys the swooning effect he has on women. Especially those who aren't used to attention, like Autumn.
Autumn finds it hard not to give into Hunter’s advances, even though it all seems like a game to him. Trying to understand him is impossible, because he shrouds himself in mystery.
What she doesn't know is that Hunter has more baggage than anyone should have to carry. When she discovers he's in an illegal frat club to save the one person that matters to him, Autumn realizes this could mean the end of her undeniable connection to him. Even their lives are at risk.
But it's too late to turn back now ...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Clarissa Wild is the Amazon Bestselling Romance author of FIERCE, a top
200 and top 15 New Adult Romance novel. She is also a writer of erotic
romance such as the Blissful Series, The Billionaire's Bet series, the
Doing It Series and the Enflamed Series. She is an avid reader and
writer of sexy stories about hot men and feisty women. Her other loves
include her furry cat friend and learning about different cultures. In
her free time she enjoys watching all sorts of movies, reading tons of
books and cooking her favorite meals.
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