Review: Phantom Desire – Houston Havens

Mind traveler Chandra Lamar is on the run, not only from her post-catastrophic dystopian government but from a past she can’t remember. A psychic vision pushes her to recall her purpose for being, but it’s a ghost that awakens her desires for a life she fears she’ll never have. Both push her to remember the past because it threatens what she wants in the now; the Nodin men.

Andonis Nodin battles to accept his failures. The heavy burden nearly breaks him when he can’t save the one he loves from the grim reaper’s grip; he questions his desire for Chandra, the woman he blames for the death around him.
Nikias finds true love with Chandra in his arms, but is desperate to stop her from seeking revenge on a mission he knows is a one way trip.

Ortello knows for them to recapture the love they once felt for each other, he must be willing to let her go. But overcoming his obsession to make Chandra his and his alone isn’t easy.

Will Chandra go through with the vengeance in her heart or give it up for love? Who is the powerful woman in her haunting visions and will those revealing apparitions crumble her world with the Nodin clan? Does Chandra find true love in the arms of the Nodin men or does her Phantom Desire forever own her heart?

Series: Psychic Menage #2
Release Date: September 1st 2014
Publisher: H.A.W.K. Publishing
Source: Provided by Author/Publisher via Manic Readers
Reviewer: Elizabeth
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

I am writing this review with a heavy heart.

I absolutely loved the first book in the series so when I was offered the chance to review the second book, I was thrilled. Alas, I am sad because I didn’t enjoy the book as much as I wanted to. It’s truly disheartening L

Yes, the story was completely amazing and the heat level is off the charts! Yes, there is action, excitement, danger with war on the horizon. And yes, the characters are engaging and the plot is brilliantly crafted. So why wasn’t I head over heels in love with this book? I honestly don’t have the answer.

The story started off a little unexpectedly and I had a difficult time getting into it. I think my expectations were too high and when those expectations weren’t met, I ended up disappointing myself and doing a great disservice to the author and the story. I’d like to re-visit it at a later date to see if I can capture the love I felt while reading the first book.