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Believe in Me (The Believe Trilogy, Book 3)

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Felix Valasay is the youngest brother in a prominent family of magical Croyant sorcerers. He is also the most notorious ladies man in the Croyant society. Handsome, charismatic and a true lover of women, Felix has always been the "love `em and leave `em" type, until he realizes that his future may be held firmly in Sayblee Safipour's hands. For years, Sayblee has watched Felix work his way through the female population, both magical Croyant and non-magical Moyenne. She refuses to allow herself to think of him in any way other than as the lothario she knows him to be.

The Croyant Council has learned that Quain, one of the most powerful Croyant sorcerers in history, is gathering his followers in Paris in preparation for his newest attempt at world domination. Quain believes that he should be in charge of the world, with him in control of all Croyant and with the Moyenne being nothing more than slaves. The Council disagrees and orders Sayblee and Felix to live in Paris among the Moyenne without the benefit of their magical abilities in an effort to thwart Quain's plan. Both Felix and Sayblee have personal reasons for wanting to find Quain and to stop him from accomplishing his bid to rule the world. What horrible things did Quain do to cause Felix and Sayblee to be so determined to thwart his evil plan of conquest?

BELIEVE IN ME is a splendid romantic fantasy with characters impossible to resist. Although Felix may at first seem like the "pig" that Sayblee thinks him to be, he reveals such depth of character as to redeem himself and prove that he is true hero material. The characters created by Jessica Inclán are realistic enough for you to imagine them as your next-door neighbors. Their magical abilities just add to their mystique. The whole idea of this secret society living hidden within our own is intriguing and is an engaging background for the budding romance. I found myself laughing along with Sayblee when Felix said or did something funny and crying when things looked bleak. This romance touched my heart with the simple fact that underneath all the intrigue it still remained a true love story.

Jessica Inclán created the imaginative and amazing world of the Croyant de Trois in the first book of this trilogy, WHEN YOU BELIEVE. Inclán continued the magical odyssey in REASON TO BELIEVE, and concludes the tale with BELIEVE IN ME. I would encourage the reader to start with the first book in the series titled WHEN YOU BELIEVE. The vivid history and detailed character development in the first book serve to enrich, add insight and understanding to this already remarkable story.

I love the last book in the Croyant de Trois trilogy, BELIEVE IN ME. I was extremely sorry to reach the final page. Jessica Inclán has created a treasure with the magical Croyant world. I just hope that there will be more Croyant stories in the future. This wonderful book has earned a place on my keeper shelf along side the first two in the series. Do not miss this enchanting tale!

They live among us and look like ordinary people but the Croyant are powerful sorcerers who can walk through matter (teleport) and they are strong telepaths. They are able to weave spells and use their powers as weapons although they don't because the leadership's dearest wish is to come out of the closet to the Moyenne (non magical people) who have killed them throughout the ages. The leadership thinks the time is right to work with the Moyenne however Quain, the most powerful sorcerer of them all doesn't agree with the plan.

He sees a world where he is the leader, the Croyant are in control or enchanted into obeying him and the Moyenne their extendible slaves Sayblee Safipour and Felix Valasay go to France where Quain is gathering new members in his power in another attempt to take control of the Croyant leadership. Sayblee and Felix believe they have found him and walk into a trap. They both get separated for a while. Sayblee is under Quain's control and Felix will do whatever it takes to get her back but he doesn't know where she is or how to find her.

This is the third and final tale in Jessica Inclan's superb romantic fantasy. Felix was a lothario until he saw Sayblee with a lover's eye and knows that his roaming days are over. Sayblee fears she is just another notch in his belt when they realize that they love each other. They both are powerful sorcerers and have the power to do what must be done in the leadership's overall plan. The author has created great characters and a world so much like ours except that it has magic. An excellent worldbuilder, Ms Inclan has created a believable society hidden within a larger society.

Harriet Klausner

Sayblee and Felizx are both Croyant. They look like humans but they have magical powers and are sworn to protect humans. Though both are Croyant, they are as different as night and day. Sayblee is a straight arrow, smart, and a courageous fighter. Felix, also a fighter, is a playboy. Together they are part of a mission to take down Quain, a Croyant gone bad, interested only in consolidating Croyant powers to himself. Because at first they cannot use their magic, they are vulnerable to Quain and therein lies the first disaster of the mission.

Believe in Me is the third book in Jessica Inclan's Croyant trilogy but can be read without having read the first two. The romance neatly intertwines with the mission. While they are linked by their passionate dreams, Sayblee and Felix work together seeking Quain's followers and fighting against Quain himself.

I liked these characters and the way their understanding of each other and their love developed. Their connections with their families added to the emotional drama of the story. The battle with Quain was creatively resolved (but no spoilers from me!) I'm looking forward to reading the first two books in this series too.

Disclaimer: I received this book through the Member Giveaway program at LibraryThing.com

Sayblee Safipour knows all about Felix Valasay the youngest of the well-known family of Croyant sorcerers. She knows he's all play before work and is always working on the next conquest to get in his bed. Felix is not a particular Croyant that Sayblee would choose to spend time with, but when Council business put them together she has no choice.

Felix never thought he would have a chance with Sayblee. She never gave him the time of day in the past but now that they have to live together in order to catch Quain, a powerful sorcerer bent on world domination, his chances are looking much better. Felix has wanted Sayblee for so long and hopes the close proximity of their assignment will finally get her just where he wants her.

Believe in Me is a great romance story. Sayblee was the one who could tame Felix's heart, but her reservations of being just another warm body kept her from giving in to his advances. Of course when she finally did there was no turning back. I liked Felix. Even though he was a cad in the beginning it was obvious how much he wanted Sayblee. There was so much to Felix than what he allowed others to see on the surface. There's also much more to this story than just the romance of Sayblee and Felix, all the parts put together make for a wonderful read. Followers of The Believe Trilogy will be happy with Believe in Me the latest installment of this trilogy, but they will be sad that it's the final installment as well.

Ley
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

I really don't know were to start. The book had the elements to be really good. I knew I would be a little lost because I didn't read the first two books, but I don't think reading them would have helped (you can pretty much guess what happen to the other characters)it's how the story it self unfolds. It is like the author was on a time clock and had to finish the series so she didn't focus on Felix and Sayblee finding love, she focused on trying to get the bad guy and stopping him. But even that was not that clear. The good guys had no clue what they where doing. The only things that was clear is that the bad guy had all the power and by a fluke the good guys win. The would be hero and heroine never show any kind of backbone. They were push over's the hole book. The love that Felix and Sayblee where suppose to have is not there. The author uses crushes that they both had on each other from long ago that neither one of them acted on. Felix is known for running trough women and he is in the act of getting it on when Sayblee shows up at his house to tell him about their mission to live together and they cannot use any magic. About the first 170 pages or so Felix is away acting like a diva and complaining about one thing or another and is doing a poor-a** job at seducting Sayblee. Supposedly with out knowing it they would use magic at night when they dream of being together. Felix and Sayblee only have dream sex. You dont get a love scene that you read about you get a review as the character thinks about it. It is like that the hole book even when they are making plans you don't get to know what the plan is.

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when Quain the bad guy is defeated and locked in a Crystal, Felix makes a gift of it Sayblee and the way the scene was set he could have proposed to her. Now with all the things Quain did to her and her family why would she wear it around her neck.
This book is not a good book. I will not say that I would not read anything else from this author, but I will wait to read other reviews.