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Dusk: Book 1 (Warrior Series) Kindle Edition

by Melanie P. Smith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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Some Secrets can be Lethal.

From the outside looking in, Alex Deveraux has it all; a loving family, a business empire, and a bright future. But, the Deveraux family has secrets — deadly secrets. And those secrets have finally caught up to Alex. Caught between two realities, she is forced into a world she never knew existed and a destiny she never wanted.

Grieving the loss of her father only a year after her mother’s death, Alex finds herself in a world she doesn’t understand? She has lived her entire life as a human, oblivious to her true lineage. Her world is turned upside down when her brother — the only family she has left — reveals the family secret. Alex is half-human, half-fae. She is also the reigning fae queen — a title she inherited a year ago when her mother died. Her people desperately need a strong leader to survive because they are at war with the vampires — and the bloodsucking king wants Alex dead. Can she overcome the shock, conquer her insecurities, and rise to the challenge? Or will she die a horrible death — just like her parents? And how will Dimitri, the sexy new warrior leader, play into her future?

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  1. Book 1 of 7
    Warrior Series
  2. Print length
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  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    July 24, 2014
  6. File size
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About the Author

Melanie P. Smith went to Dixie Collage and the University of Phoenix where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. She also has a Postgraduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation from the University of Utah. She has worked for the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office for over 24 years, most of that time has been in the Special Operations Division. She is part of the support staff for the SWAT team which requires her to respond on call-outs where she coordinates communication and logistics in the SWAT command post. She is also on the logistics team of the Child Abduction Response Team. In addition she works closely with Search & Rescue, the Mounted Posse, K9 and the Motor Unit. She has been able to utilize her knowledge of police and rescue operations as well as business practices to make her novels fun and exciting.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00M4OAYBK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MPSmith Publishing; 4th edition (July 24, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 24, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6229 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 386 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Melanie P. Smith was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has an Associates of Science degree in Marketing, a bachelor’s in Business Management, and a Masters Certificate in Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Mediation.

Long before she delved into the world of fantasy and suspense, Melanie P. Smith served nearly three decades in the Special Operations Division at her local sheriff’s office working with SWAT, Search & Rescue, K9, the Motor Unit, Investigations and the Child Abduction Response Team. She now uses that training and knowledge to create stories that are action-packed, gripping, and realistic. When Melanie’s not writing, she can be found riding her Harley, exploring the wilderness, or capturing that next great photo.

Visit Melanie on her website at www.melaniepsmith.com

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Oregongirl
5.0 out of 5 stars True Blood meets Buffy!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014
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If you enjoy a lively mix of vampires vs. Fairies, you will love Dusk: Book 1. The author creates a dangerous world filled with battling creatures led by Alex (the Fae Queen) and her half-brother Radek who will stop at nothing to have his vampires kill her. Alex is a ‘healer’ and those injured in the fight can be saved by her. The ‘warriors’ are the talented and centuries old soldiers who protect her and among them, is the handsome Dimitri to whom Alex has lost her heart. Dusk is a delightful blend of the supernatural and romance. Highly recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great new take on a classic storyline!
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2014
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Really enjoyed this book. It was fast paced and filled with action and romance. Great start to a new series. Loved it!
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Lee Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a good read, one that draws you into the story
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2014
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I had a chance to read this book before it's release. It's a good read, one that draws you into the story. Every time I go to put the book down I get drawn into one of those "just a little more to see what happens" moments, you just can't put it down. It's the first of a series and leaves you wanting to get your hands on the next one. I highly recommend it.
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Linda Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great read. Once I started reading it
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2014
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This is a great read. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this book. It has it all...mystery, suspense, romance and surprise. I can't wait for the next book to be available.
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Jonilin
5.0 out of 5 stars My mom recommended the book and I read it in 2 days
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2014
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Melanie kept me intrigued from start to finish! My mom recommended the book and I read it in 2 days. I can't wait to start the next book!
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A. Lockwood
4.0 out of 5 stars Alex is a strong female lead
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2017
When Alex Deveraux loses both her mother and father in a short space of time, she thinks her world has come crashing down. What she doesn’t know is that her family has tried to protect her from an even more dangerous world. She meets a whole host of people she didn’t even know that existed. What I liked most about this book (besides the action and romance!) is that the author has set this fantasy novel in a modern setting. I often get distracted when I read fantasy as the alternative universes some writers set their stories in can be very complex and bewildering. (Maybe you can tell that I wasn’t a big fan of the hobbit!) I could understand Alex as a woman. She not only has to deal with the loss of her father, but also the stress of organising the perfect funeral and making sure his company remains a successful one. Alex is a strong female lead, independent, successful as a business woman, but also vulnerable and complex. Alex’s romance with Dimitri takes centre stage and even though it is lovely and pure, I could have maybe done with a bit more action and a quicker pace. (The fighting kind, I’m a big fan of clean fantasy) I also would like to know more of both her parents’ history, but that might be for another book. There are still a few blanks to be filled in and the fight with the vampires is far from over. Great start to a series.
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Jonel
3.0 out of 5 stars a series starter that will definitely draw you in
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2014
This novel is emotionally engaging and imaginatively exciting. Smith had me in tears by the end of the first chapter. The plot is well thought out and engaging. I love Smith’s writing style. It’s simultaneously in-depth & inviting, exciting & low key. However, I should mention that this novel could use a bit more editing. There were more than a few typos and wrong words used, but nothing major that would have detracted too much from the story.

Smith did a fantastic job of character development. I felt like I really got to know both of the main characters. Their personalities were so strong and true that you couldn’t help but like them. They were also both genuinely good people. I really enjoy how the main characters try to compromise, even if it takes a while to get there. I also appreciated how well we get to know the supporting cast. This gave the story a feel of completeness.

This novel had a solid 4+ star plot & characters, but the need for another round of editing brought it down a star for me. I enjoyed exploring this world immensely. This is definitely a series that I could easily get into. I can’t wait to see what happens with the other warriors.

Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
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Maryann D'Amico
5.0 out of 5 stars I Love It!
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2014
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I am in the process oof reading this. And, I love it!
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A. Lockwood
4.0 out of 5 stars Alex is a strong female lead
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2017
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When Alex Deveraux loses both her mother and father in a short space of time, she thinks her world has come crashing down. What she doesn’t know is that her family has tried to protect her from an even more dangerous world. She meets a whole host of people she didn’t even know that existed. What I liked most about this book (besides the action and romance!) is that the author has set this fantasy novel in a modern setting. I often get distracted when I read fantasy as the alternative universes some writers set their stories in can be very complex and bewildering. (Maybe you can tell that I wasn’t a big fan of the hobbit!) I could understand Alex as a woman. She not only has to deal with the loss of her father, but also the stress of organising the perfect funeral and making sure his company remains a successful one. Alex is a strong female lead, independent, successful as a business woman, but also vulnerable and complex. Alex’s romance with Dimitri takes centre stage and even though it is lovely and pure, I could have maybe done with a bit more action and a quicker pace. (The fighting kind, I’m a big fan of clean fantasy) I also would like to know more of both her parents’ history, but that might be for another book. There are still a few blanks to be filled in and the fight with the vampires is far from over. Great start to a series.
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