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VAIN - Part Two (The VAIN Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Deborah Bladon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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From New York Times bestselling author, Deborah Bladon, the second part of VAIN, a three – part contemporary romance serial.

Posing nude for the illustrious Noah Foster seemed like an exciting escape from Alexa's life. No one was supposed to find out, but when the one man who owned her heart, discovers her secret, everything changes. Alexa is not only caught in a compromising position but in a situation in which her past and present collide. Determined to build a future for herself, she takes on the dual task of focusing on her career and burying her past regrets. It's never that easy though, and Noah Foster doesn't give up when he sets his sight on something or someone. As Alexa chases after her own dreams, both men in her life pursue her in a reckless fight to the emotional finish. When one man offers her a proposal almost too tempting to resist, she makes a decision that brings her face-to-face with an unexpected reality.
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    August 8, 2014
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New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Deborah Bladon, has never read a romance hero she didn't like. Her love for romance novels began when she was old enough to board the bus, library card in hand to check out the newest Harlequin paperbacks. She's a Canadian by heart, and by passport, but you can often spot her in New York City sipping a latte and looking for inspiration for her next story. Manhattan is definitely her second home.

She cherishes her family and believes that each day is a gift for writing, for reading, and for loving.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00MJPJ56O
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Deborah Bladon
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 8, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 118 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1926440026
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The VAIN Series
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Deborah Bladon is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author who has sold over 4 million books worldwide. She has been featured on the top bestsellers lists over 70 times, including two weeks in which 3 of her books were featured. Some of her standout series that have been included on the New York Times bestsellers list are RUIN, PULSE and GONE.

Her love for romance novels began when she was old enough to board the bus, library card in hand to check out the newest Harlequin paperbacks. She's a Canadian by heart, and by passport, but you can often spot her in New York City sipping a latte and looking for inspiration for her next story. Manhattan is definitely her second home.

She cherishes her family and believes that each day is a gift for writing, for reading, and for loving.

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Customers find this book to be a quick, engaging read with a compelling storyline full of twists and turns, and appreciate its emotional content and character development. The writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how the author captures readers within her words. Customers describe the book as hot and steamy, though opinions about its length are mixed, with some finding it short but good while others say it's not long enough.

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109 customers mention "Readability"103 positive6 negative

Customers find the book to be a quick and enjoyable read, with one customer mentioning they couldn't stop reading it.

"Congratuations Deborah Bladon on another great read...." Read more

"...There's always hot sex, characters you love, hate, or a mixture of both, and then the angst, romance and hotness. Vain is no different...." Read more

"...the best possible way and the feelings that it evoked in me, were so true to life that I absolutely cannot wait to resolve what I've feeling since I..." Read more

"...Recommended reading. Awaiting the next story..." Read more

49 customers mention "Storyline"45 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, which features lots of twists and turns, cliffhangers, and a suspenseful ending.

"...It was more in depth, insightful and so well developed and written...." Read more

"...So I guess you can tell the story is written super good if a sweet woman like me wants to cause major skin damage to these characters...." Read more

"...invested in a short story like this tells me that it's a damn good story! It was a lot more gripping than the first...." Read more

"I will say that I was truly impressed with this story. Usually novella can grab my interest but not a 5 star interest like this one did...." Read more

42 customers mention "Series content"42 positive0 negative

Customers love this series and find it addicting, with one customer noting that each book keeps them hooked.

"...Bravo once again for another brilliant series ! Now bring on Vain -Part Three" Read more

"...Kaboom. I just didn't see this coming. I love the series. Great job" Read more

"I am really enjoying this series. Just when I think that I know what is going on, there is a twist. It keeps you guessing...." Read more

"...this is shaping up to be one of the best series I've read this year! I think I've said it before but Deborah has become one of my favorite authors...." Read more

16 customers mention "Character development"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, showing growth throughout the story, with one customer noting how the passion of the characters adds depth to the narrative.

"...her ability to create so many good stories and characters within such a short amount of pages, and Vain is definitely on its way to being a favourite..." Read more

"...There's always hot sex, characters you love, hate, or a mixture of both, and then the angst, romance and hotness. Vain is no different...." Read more

"This story has achieved a great amazing love story in it characters, which is always changing between two different people who are not going..." Read more

"...love the way the love scenes are described and the passion that the characters exude...." Read more

15 customers mention "Writing quality"15 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting how it captures readers within its words, while another mentions how the author keeps readers guessing.

"...difference with her serials as opposed to many is the quality with which she writes and I value that a lot...." Read more

"This first Vain was really well written and had me helplessly waiting for Vain 2. As good as the first one was, this book gutted me emotionally...." Read more

"...Great writing. Well done Deborah!" Read more

"Deborah Bladon has my attention once again. Well written, fast moving. The highs and lows keep on coming. Can't wait for the next installment ...." Read more

10 customers mention "Steamy content"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy scenes in the book.

"...There's always hot sex, characters you love, hate, or a mixture of both, and then the angst, romance and hotness. Vain is no different...." Read more

"...That's BS! Noah was great, complex, and hot. But the ending threw me off. I don't like his nude ways...." Read more

"I love their story and the scenes are definately steamy. But I'm annoyed at how long the period is between each new short story...." Read more

"...This series is hot hot hot and very romantic but I really hate waiting for the next book! I totally recommend this series and all of her books." Read more

23 customers mention "Emotional content"7 positive16 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the emotional content of the book, with some appreciating the perfect amounts of angst, while others find the horrific cliffhanger and ending unsatisfactory.

"...As good as the first one was, this book gutted me emotionally. The last part of the book was a twist I never saw coming...." Read more

"...I feel bad for her and Noah needs flipping help!! What he did was just cruel and unforgivable...." Read more

"...Noah, as mysterious as he is, makes my heart flutter..while wanting to slap him silly! Alexa my heart breaks for... I need answers!!!..." Read more

"...These men are just Messed Up! And Cruel! I am so mad right now but, I still want MORE!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Length"4 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's length, with some finding it short but good, while others feel it's not long enough.

"It was a great read but way too short! I read it in about an hour and a half...that's the only thing that'll keep me from buying the next book." Read more

"This was the second book in the series. The book took less than two hours to read...." Read more

"Awesome installment! The only thing I hate is how short these stories are & the major cliffhanger at the end of every book...." Read more

"THIS BOOK IS A SHORT VERSION OF 50 SHADES-SHORT BUT EXPLICIT. ENJOYABLE IF YOU READ IT WITH AN OPEN MIND. IT IS REALLY A 1 DAY READ. MY OPINION?..." Read more

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  • Krystel
    5.0 out of 5 stars So Good..its gets better !!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2014
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    To say this is how you keep us wanting more is such an understatement. This book is exactly what you envision when you are reading a continuation in a series. It was more in depth, insightful and so well developed and written. As always when I read Deborah's books my stomach is always clenching because you can and will expect a OMFG cliff-hanger, that's the reason its a serial book! Am such a huge fan of Deborah because she doesn't sell us short. I read a lot and the biggest difference with her serials as opposed to many is the quality with which she writes and I value that a lot. An in the end we are left so completely satisfied that you cannot wait to continue on your reading journey. Bravo once again for another brilliant series ! Now bring on Vain -Part Three
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Beware of the cliffhanger!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2014
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    Congratuations Deborah Bladon on another great read. I am very impressed with her ability to create so many good stories and characters within such a short amount of pages, and Vain is definitely on its way to being a favourite. I am really looking forward to what will happen in book three, though I am a bit sceptical as to how she is going to redeem Noah's actions at the end of book in my eyes! If she manages to pull off an HEA without completely sacrificing Alexa's self-respect and strong character then I will be very surprised! The only thing I will recommend to those who haven't read it is to wait until the third one comes out, because I don't think I can wait until the 22nd!!!
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  • asianchik24
    5.0 out of 5 stars Leaves You Wanting More
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2014
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    What can I say? Deborah has done it again. I've read every single one of her books & I am never disappointed. There's always hot sex, characters you love, hate, or a mixture of both, and then the angst, romance and hotness. Vain is no different.

    This one was definitely a quick read for me, as I couldn't put it down just waiting for the bomb to drop and when it did, man...I can't wait for part 3. I want to hate Noah...but it's hard. And poor Alexa..I felt her shock and pain.

    I've learned with the previous series: Obsessed, Exposed and Pulse, things aren't always as they seem. So I'm sure I'll be re-reading parts 1 and 2 trying to see if I can rationalize what happened at the end. Until then, I will be patiently waiting for Part 3, Impulse and Solo.
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  • JanetG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting, but Extreme Anger Inducing Part 2
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2014
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    I really wish Amazon wouldn't censor these reviews because I have some really choice vulgar words that I would like to use describe Noah's actions in this installment! He's the worst kind of man there is, not only is he selfish, egotistical, cold, narcissistic and yeah... VAIN he's an a--h--e!!! I was so hurt and mad for Alexa I started to cry ya...cry. I was hurting for her. I won't spoil this cliffhanger ending but OMG I would go absolutely OUT OF MY MIND and I'd reach for the nearest sharp object and give him and Camilla (yeah his psycho ex is there) matching scars that spelled out my name! I'd happily go to prison knowing they'd NEVER forget me! Can y'all tell I'm mad as hornet! 😤😠.
    OMG I'm still MAD about this turn of events. So I guess you can tell the story is written super good if a sweet woman like me wants to cause major skin damage to these characters. Alexa better get her day, and Noah better watch his back! I wish I could crawl into the story and stab him in the kidney! 😝
    It's sooooo good a gazillion stars! If I didn't have so many other books to read to get my. ind off of this one I'd end up in a psych ward...all I can say my husband better watch his step this weekend! LOL
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  • I’ve lived a thousand lives
    3.0 out of 5 stars Part of a series with cliffhangers, lot of xxx and drama
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2019
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    I just read all three books and the free epilogue in one sitting. This review is for all three stories. I honestly don’t know what to write, I loved part of the series but the misunderstandings and secrets towards the end really dragged it down. Alexa left Noah for the same reason he left her earlier, and she was devastated when it happened, and yet she still did the same.
    I was hoping for the characters to evolve but towards the end they still didn’t communicate. The free epilogue helped but just not enough to make it four stars.
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  • Sharon Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top 10 book out of the 400 hundred I've read just this year!! If you don't get it, you are sooo missing out!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2014
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    This first Vain was really well written and had me helplessly waiting for Vain 2. As good as the first one was, this book gutted me emotionally. The last part of the book was a twist I never saw coming. Thank God Vain 3 is the last book and I only had to wait less than 2 weeks. I read about 25-30 books a month and by far this is one of my top 10 favorites. The writing is complicated in the best possible way and the feelings that it evoked in me, were so true to life that I absolutely cannot wait to resolve what I've feeling since I read this book!!
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  • Ditzy
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for sure.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2014
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    Well, well what can I say? Although I think this is way to short it was simply amazing! I just adored it and my god I couldn't turn the pages quick enough! The cliffhanger just about had me launching my kindle at my bedroom wall! Can't wait for number 3. Fab book xx
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  • Addicted2Romance
    5.0 out of 5 stars A past and a future collide
    Reviewed in Australia on August 12, 2014
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    I love this series and can't wait for the next instalment. Noah and Alexa continue on their "relationship" but neither know if it's a boyfriend/girlfriend thing or a casual lovers thing in this instalment they define who they are and what they want.

    We are taken to New York to Noah's opening night where Alexa is forced to face her past as it collides in a way no one expected with her future. Alexa knows what she wants but is to afraid to tell Noah and Noah is unsure of what it is that he wants he just knows he needs Alexa.

    What will number 3 hold I can't wait to find out.
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  • Julia hart
    5.0 out of 5 stars what's happening?
    Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2014
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    Oh my goodness. What are you doing Noah? How can so many women look alike? The 3rd book needs to be soon.
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  • R salmon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting !!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2014
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    Oh no, can't believe I got to wait a couple of weeks for part 3, I'm really loving this story.....
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  • Jodie Thomas
    3.0 out of 5 stars Flash Reading
    Reviewed in Australia on August 16, 2014
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    Yeah, I wouldn't say I love these little tit bits of a books, characters and story line are OK, pretty unrealistic. But please, STOP with this micro series stuff, it just irritates the readers endlessly, and for what - a quick buck? You will only turn readers away.
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