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Storm (Ashes & Embers Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Carian Cole (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 6,618 ratings

Carian Cole brings you her debut novel in a series of popular interconnected stand-alones showcasing members of a rock band finding the love of their lives in the most unlikely ways.

A series of weather and driving mishaps leaves me trapped in the woods during a blizzard with a complete stranger in the back of his pickup truck for forty-eight hours.

A stranger with long hair, tattoos, and rippling with muscle.

A stranger with an insanely sexy voice and a wicked smile that turned my insides to jelly.

A stranger who held me in his arms, calmed me, and then set a fire in me that I couldn't put out.

A stranger who I later find out, is a famous rock star.

Storm lives up to his name. Dangerously alluring. Tumultuous. A beautiful, unexpected clash of hot and cold. He's used to getting everything he wants.

And now he wants me.

Me? A quirky, girl-next-door-type who has no business dating a rock star.

Some people chase storms for the thrill. What happens when the storm chases you?

*** Authors note: this story is a stand-alone with a guaranteed happy ending.

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    Ashes & Embers
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  4. Publication date
    September 28, 2014
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♥ "Raw, honest, sweet, funny and sensual. This book is everything I love in a romance book. I couldn't put it down and dove right into the next books in the series. I binge-read every single book Carian Cole has written and then went back and read them all over again!" ~ Reader


♥ "Finally, I have found a romance author who writes romance! Takes you on an inner journey of all the phases of falling in love...I read many books, and many I enjoy, but rarely do I feel like I want to cry when I see what the characters go through for each other...these characters are so real to me...I can relate to them so well. And all these deep feels without having to resort to evil villains, mobsters, blood and gore...simple relationship stories that are so sweet and tender and super super sexy! Love these stories." ~ Reader

About the Author

C. J. Bloom is an actress and voice-over artist. She can be heard on commercials, video games, and promos. C. J. comes to narration with a passion for performance along with the capability to span several genres, from romance to children's literature and thrillers.

Carian Cole is the author of the Ashes & Embers series, which includes the novels Storm, Vandal, Lukas, and Talon. Born and raised in New Jersey, she now lives in New Hampshire with her husband and a multitude of pets. Visit her at cariancolewrites.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00O11I5CY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carian Cole (September 28, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 28, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.7 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
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Born and raised a Jersey girl, Carian now resides in beautiful New Hampshire with her husband and their multitude of pets. She spends most of her time writing, reading, and vacuuming.

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Customers enjoy this book for its intense storyline with interesting plot twists, and appreciate how it feels true to life. Moreover, the book features wonderful characters that explore their feelings, and customers find it easy to read with believable writing. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its emotional depth, with one customer noting how it captures the emotions of a rock star character, while others praise the witty banter between Evie and Storm. The book maintains a fast pace throughout, and customers describe it as super hot and filled with deep emotions.

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235 customers mention "Story quality"231 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the story's intensity and interesting plot twists, finding it true to life and filled with love.

"...This book has it all. A cool, kick ass best friend, a douche of a boyfriend who is arguably one of my least favorite characters, yet I admit that I..." Read more

"...Storm is a very sexual person, which we see right off the bat. However, I felt he did not step too out of line...." Read more

"...The intimate scenes were hot and sensual. To say that this author has true talent and a way with words is an understatement at best...." Read more

"...I loved their relationship and how it grew. I related to her because she worries about everything and Storm is just what she needs to help her...." Read more

223 customers mention "Readability"215 positive8 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and better than expected, with one mentioning it's a book they can read over and over again.

"...As a whole, the book was not a terrible novel. In the end, I learned to like the characters because I learned who they were and watched them grow...." Read more

"...description of the setting and the characters made this a pleasure to read, and the "raw, real and honest" dimension to all of the..." Read more

"...Even though she is naïve she isn't weak. She was absolutely hilarious!!!..." Read more

"...I highly recommend this book. It's an easy read and you are held in from start to finish." Read more

120 customers mention "Character development"104 positive16 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting how it explores the characters' feelings and another mentioning how it allows them to learn and grow throughout the story.

"...It promises to be a hit with her fans as it will touch on our favorite characters.. Also, Carian and her husband donate portions of her royalties to..." Read more

"...favorite tropes and what originally drew me to Storm, but the author's exceptional, and I do mean exceptional, writing skills kept me hooked from..." Read more

"...She was absolutely hilarious!!! The other characters were well written and I'm hoping Evelyn's friend, Amy, will be a main character in..." Read more

"...Ms. Cole is creating this world were the men are absolutely dedicated. And by that I do mean absolutely...." Read more

78 customers mention "Emotion level"75 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as heartwarming, passionate, and filled with love and angst, while also being relatable.

"...Truly. Her emotions and actions are completely understandable. She is probably my favorite heroine because she is so relatable...." Read more

"...This book made me laugh so hard and brought tears to my eyes. The sexual tension was explosive...." Read more

"...The author built up the drama, the tension the emotions. Each character had growth...." Read more

"...I LOVE Storm. The man is super sweet and caring and he knows what he wants. Evie…it really took some time to like her...." Read more

76 customers mention "Writing quality"71 positive5 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting it is well-crafted and easy to read, with one customer specifically mentioning the steamy scenes are well written.

"...She is not only a gifted writer, but an amazing person and it shows in each of her books...." Read more

"...witty, sarcastic banter between these two as well as the genuine texture of the dialogue and the character's thoughts...." Read more

"...There were very few errors which is rare these days. The dialogue was realistic and stayed true to character...." Read more

"...I highly recommend this book. It's an easy read and you are held in from start to finish." Read more

74 customers mention "Laughter rate"57 positive17 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly noting the witty banter between characters Evie and Storm.

"...Read it. You will never forget it! This book is hilarious, heartbreaking, haunting and healing." Read more

"...I loved the witty, sarcastic banter between these two as well as the genuine texture of the dialogue and the character's thoughts...." Read more

"...This book made me laugh so hard and brought tears to my eyes. The sexual tension was explosive...." Read more

"...As a rocker story it was light on the rock genre and heavy on drama...." Read more

36 customers mention "Steamy content"36 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, describing it as super hot.

"...This book has it all. A cool, kick ass best friend, a douche of a boyfriend who is arguably one of my least favorite characters, yet I admit that I..." Read more

"...this story, it was easy to read with the right balance of romance, hot/spiciness and sweetness. Once I Started, I did not put this down...." Read more

"...Hot, sexy, tattooed with a dirty mouth, Storm is the opposite of what Evelyn is accustomed to in men. And is he wearing eyeliner?..." Read more

"...Storm was amazing. Intriguing, hot, persistent and irresistible. I had mixed emotions towards Evelyn...." Read more

24 customers mention "Pacing"21 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast and effortless read that they couldn't put down.

"...Everything that happened was plausible. There were very few errors which is rare these days. The dialogue was realistic and stayed true to character...." Read more

"...The read: • Good Pace • Made Me Smile • Touching • Sexy • Dramatic Heat level: •..." Read more

"...Storm is an entertaining story with a fairly consistent pace until the final few chapters; set-up for the next book Vandal was abrupt and seemed..." Read more

"OMG COULDN’T PUT IT DOWN. LOVED IT!!!" Read more

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  • Robert Hughes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Storm Warning..this book is addictive!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017
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    If I had magical power to bring a book boyfriend to life, it would be Storm, the hero in amazingly talented Carian Cole's book. I don't have the ability, but Carian has brought this very unique and superbly masculine man to life for her readers, and what a marvelous gift he is!!

    Evie is in a steady, committed relationship (at least on her part) and the last thing that she thinks she needs is a beautiful, smart-ass, alpha male to rescue her from her mundane life. Turns out that isn't true on any front.

    Storm doesn't do relationships. He has buddies that fulfill his "needs." His best friend is his dog, Niko, and they, along with his family and job are all that he needs. He's wrong as well.

    I don't want to give too much away, but from the very first page, I was swept into their world, and I didn't want to leave. Turns out that Storm doesn't want to leave Evie either. He is madly, passionately in love, and we feel that love. Storm and Evie are soulmates. Storm acts on his instincts and knows that Evie is his future. He feels it. Evie turns out to be the song that sings in Storm's heart. She seems to be calling to him, and he follows the path that pulls him towards her.

    We feel it so much that we want to shake Evie just a little bit and tell her to get on with things. Not too much, because Evie is every girl. Truly. Her emotions and actions are completely understandable. She is probably my favorite heroine because she is so relatable. She has had a rough few years and Storm just seems to powerful and maybe a bit frightening because she would have to leave her dull, drab, unhappy but familiar world to be with him.

    This book has it all. A cool, kick ass best friend, a douche of a boyfriend who is arguably one of my least favorite characters, yet I admit that I love to hate him. A warm, loving, unbelievable supportive family (Storm's) and characters who will leave you yearning for more! And Carian delivers There is the mysterious, sexy, sad Asher, the warm, sexy supportive Lukas, the magnetic, sexy Vandal, and a host of other individuals that can be met in other books. Did I mention that all the males are hot? This novel is stand alone, but is one in a series that I am certain that you will one click as soon as possible.

    Carian Cole loves her fans, listens to them, and writes for them. She is currently working on "Loving Storm" which will be released soon and I can not wait! It promises to be a hit with her fans as it will touch on our favorite characters.. Also, Carian and her husband donate portions of her royalties to worthwhile pet charities. She is not only a gifted writer, but an amazing person and it shows in each of her books. I wish that I could give this amazing book more than 5 stars. One of the tag lines for this book is "Some people chase storms for the beautiful thrill. What happens when the storm chases you?" This says it all. Read it. You will never forget it!

    This book is hilarious, heartbreaking, haunting and healing.
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  • Arec
    4.0 out of 5 stars I had a love hate relationship with this novel
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2015
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    I had a love hate relationship with this novel. Overall, I was please the book, but I have just as many complaints as I do compliments. I will start with the compliments.

    First, the character development was by far some of the best I have ever read in contemporary romance. Rarely have I ever witnessed the characters falling in love. You can feel the chemistry between some characters, but more often than not, you suddenly find the protagonists are deeply in love. It is one trope that leaves a bad taste in my mouth. But with Evie and Storm, you can watch their relationship develop from some guy just helping a fellow human being out, to people who truly care about each other.

    I also appreciated Cole’s ingenuity when it came to the erotic scenes. Storm is a very sexual person, which we see right off the bat. However, I felt he did not step too out of line. Since the author could not just have the couple immediately sleep with each other, she became creative in what she could do with them sexually. And I loved it. Not because I am pervert, but because it was something different.

    Now for my complaints.

    I was not fond of either Storm or Evie in the beginning (but I don’t like people in general so I feel that statement is invalid.) Evie is so moral that it became obnoxious, and Storm cursed more than a pirate. I am not saying there is anything wrong with being moral and cursing, but both were excessive to the point that it took away from the story.

    The other situation that annoyed me about this novel is how tragic both Evie’s and Storm’s past were. I felt that the author sat down and said “how broken can I make this couple?” And then made everything just fall into place for both of them. I felt neither character truly had to work for their happy ending. It was just handed, literally, to them.

    My biggest complaint with the novel, however, was that Evie could not just break up with her boyfriend because she no longer loved him. Nope, Cole had to turn him into a villain. As first I did not mind Evie’s boyfriend, Michael, whom she had been with for 12 years. I felt Cole tried to make him less likable from the moment he was introduced. I honestly did not feel he did anything wrong beyond his lack of sympathy towards Evie’s issues. I cannot even be mad about that because I felt Evie was a cry baby stick in the mud anyway. Cole threw in some scenes here and there and immediately I knew she was going to turn him into a despicable jerk. Honestly,it was not necessary. People fall out of love. It happens. The fact that the author had to turn the reader against Michael so that Evie could leave him felt cheap.

    As a whole, the book was not a terrible novel. In the end, I learned to like the characters because I learned who they were and watched them grow. I also found myself wanting them to find their happy endings. There are things about this book that annoyed me. Overall, I felt that they did not take enough away from the experience that I could not enjoy it.
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  • Hol
    5.0 out of 5 stars incredible!
    Reviewed in Australia on July 13, 2024
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    Once I started this book I couldn’t put it down, finished it within a day! Absolutely captivating. A great read
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  • Yvette Mitchell @thesaucybookshelf
    5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect Rockstar Romance!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2024
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    So yes, I am STILL on the Carian Cole train. Sorry, not sorry. I’m obsessed, what can I say!?

    This book was SO SO GOOD! I haven’t read a rockstar romance for a while, and I’d forgotten how much I love them.

    Storm Valentine was EVERYTHING. E V E R Y T H I N G G G G G! I swooned, blushed (pffft… not really… more like salivated!), and wanted to jump into the book just to tell him how much I love him. But in all seriousness, he was the perfect mix of bossy alpha male and kind, thoughtful golden retriever. Literally my perfect fictional man. Yum.

    The story was full of classic Carian Cole angst, tension, and love.

    I cannot WAIT to dive into Vandal as THAT snippet of how his life was at the end was NOT OKAY.

    Thank you, Carian, for yet another five-star-read 🖤

    (Ps… for those who need to know, no animals die in this book!)
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  • Jyoti Seshadri
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved it and how
    Reviewed in India on May 1, 2020
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    OMG...so worth the read!! I loved Storm, the character! He is just the kinda guy you would want to have with you!
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  • Cliente Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Una bella sorpresa
    Reviewed in Italy on June 1, 2021
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    Non conoscevo l'autrice, il libro è stato una sorpresa molto piacevole: il giusto mix di divertente e sexy, mi è piaciuto e l'ho trovato molto rilassante. Leggerò senz'altro altri libri della serie.
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  • Dina Pedro
    5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing starter for this rock series!
    Reviewed in Spain on March 14, 2017
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    This is one of my favourite novels from the Ashes and Embers series (along with Lukas). I would recommend this book (and the series in general) to anyone who is into long-haired, tattoed, badass rockstars paired up with sweet, innocent, but strong female characters. Although I've read some reviews where readers complain about the heroine (Evie), because at first she might come accross as undecided and weak, I think she's a very strong character who has to deal with anxiety issues, and she just needed a sweet and understanding hero to help her gain some confidence. As for the male protagonist, I fell head over heels with Storm right from the very beginning. He is so sweet and tender with Evie, and tries to make her come out of her shell. I also fell totally in love with her dog, Niko, and Evie's cute cat, Halo. All in all, I think this novel is awesome. I've read it a couple of times already and I couldn't put it down. Totally recommendable!
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