Deliver Me from Temptation: A Novel of the Paladin Warriors [Mass Market Paperback]

Tes Hilaire (Author)

Book Description

Release date: December 4, 2012 | Series: Paladin Warriors

"Dark, sexy, and intense! Hilaire blazes a new path in paranormal romance."—Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author on Deliver Me From Darkness

Logan Screwed Up...Big Time

When things go bump in the night, Logan bumps back. Vampires, demons, succubi—you name it, he's fought it. His job as Paladin angel warrior is to protect humans. Not fall for one.

She Never Believed in Divine Intervention...Until Now

Detective Jessica Waters protects humans too-with her Glock and a good set of handcuffs. She doesn't believe in fate. But if anyone looks like a gift from the gods, it's Logan. And he clearly knows more about her case than he's letting on...

Editorial Reviews

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"A great read... " - Book Broads

"Unique & exciting... a series with limitless potential." - Night Owl Reviews

"An enthralling, multilayered story... the passion and intensity of the story will sweep away series beginners and fans alike. 4 Stars" - RT Book Reviews

"Intriguing paranormal creatures and torment abound... The sex is great, and the ending is fun." - Booklist

"Hilaire's voice is inviting and unique... Hilaire has the unique ability to make her characters stand out and really grab a reader's attention with her writing. " - Under the Covers Book Blog

"This world and series is great. If you love the warrior series books along the line of J.R. Ward or Sherrilyn Kenyon, I highly recommend that you pick these up. " - Smitten with Reading

" If you haven't picked up Hilaire's Paladin Warriors series yet it's really a must read. Hilaire has a wonderful voice and created an incredibly rich world that's easy to get lost in." - Herding Cats and Burning Soup

"A wonderful thriller... The storyline is fast-paced. " - Genre Go Round Reviews

"The twists and turns in the plot kept me intrigued... The detail in the world-building was wonderful. " - Bookworm Brandee

"This was one of those books that I literally just absorbed. Open book and a couple of hours later I come back to the world sad that I had to leave this story behind. " - Tea and Book

About the Author

Daphne Award-winning author and former Tennessee native Tes Hilaire doesn't remember how old she was when she wrote her first story, but she's pretty sure it had something to do with a boy and a girl and a happily every after. Displaced at an early age to "the north country," her stories turned darker as she started creating whole new worlds to escape the harsh, upstate NY winters. Now back in the South, her stories remain edgy, exciting, and bring a hint of dark fantasy to paranormal romance. Best of all, no one ever has to shovel snow. For more, visit her website at teshilaire.com.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (December 4, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402264372
• ISBN-13: 978-1402264375
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,004,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Daphne Award-winning author and former Tennessee native Tes Hilaire doesn't remember how old she was when she wrote her first story, but she's pretty sure it had something to do with a boy and a girl and a happily ever after. Displaced at an early age to "the north country," her stories turned darker as she started creating whole new worlds to escape the harsh, upstate NY winters. Now back in the South, her stories remain edgy, exciting, and bring a hint of dark fantasy to paranormal romance. Best of all, no one ever has to shovel snow. For more, visit her website at www.teshilaire.com.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars You Will Love The Ending January 9, 2013

By Douglas C. Meeks TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is book #2 be sure and read Deliver Me from Darkness: A Novel of the Paladin Warriors first

Logan is the heir apparent to lead the Paladins in the future and the very thought of being mated to a human was not only something to be avoided at all costs but an insult to his heritage ...... and all that was etched in stone until he met Jessica.

This second novel in the Paladin Warriors series picks up flawlessly from the first book and as good as Deliver Me From Darkness (Paladin Warriors #1) was this book is just as good or in some ways possibly even better. This installment is a bit more character driven and while quite a bit of action takes place it is not the epic battle type action we saw in book 1 but more of a battle fought in the minds of the main couple and to a lesser extent through their friends.

Let me say that I think I enjoyed the romance angle of this one a bit more than the first book although they has some similarities (impossible love/romance) but the action is downplayed in favor of a bit more intrigue and a bit of a thriller. My problem with this book has nothing to do with the main plot as much as the fact that the author draws us into a couple of subplots that go nowhere and that left me frustrated a bit. I am guessing that we will see most if not all of them resolved in a future book but it leaves the reader with too many questions in my opinion....

The author taunts us with snippets of what I assume will be future storylines and then just leaves us nowhere, if I had any really serious complaints with this book it would have to be it needed at least another chapter to smooth over a few of what would have been very entertaining interaction with both of their friends and associates. Let me take a moment to acknowledge I am selfish as a reader, I don't like being left in the dark on hardly anything until the author decides to write another book when they have already drawn me into a story.

Rating:
I will have to give this a 4.5 Star rating since the main plot and the transition from the first book was excellent. The characters were all interesting even if several of them were no more than brief introductions that I am sure the author will use in future plots.

So to sum it up, get both of these books and read them back to back and you will have many enjoyable hours of reading. Even though the ending left some secondary questions unresolved you are gonna LOVE the ending for the main plot, trust me .... Read more ›

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars a hot band of warriors December 5, 2012

By Under The Covers Book Blog

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Reviewed by ANN & posted at Under the Covers Book Blog

It had all that I love in a paranormal romance - a hot band of warriors, a homicide detective heroine and lots of weapons and action! ~ Under the Covers

I stumbled upon this book and was intrigued by the very sexy cover. So immediately I read the blurb and found that it had all that I love in a paranormal romance - a hot band of warriors, a homicide detective heroine and lots of weapons and action!

As I started reading, I knew right off the bat that I would enjoy this book. Hilaire's voice is inviting and unique. Even though I hadn't read the first book of the series and Hilaire is a new-to-me author, I found that I slipped right into the Paladin Warriors world like a second skin. DELIVER ME FROM TEMPTATION was an easy transition into the world that Hiltaire has created.

And I think that really has to do with her ability to create such intriguing and relatable characters. Logan Calhoun may be the biggest and the baddest, yet he doesn't allow that to make him into an untouchable, arrogant jerk. Reading from his perspective was very entertaining and fun. Hilaire has the unique ability to make her characters stand out and really grab a reader's attention with her writing. I fell so easily into her world. It's so inviting and fun and I was helpless but to join.

The one thing I noticed at the beginning of the book was that sometimes the pacing was off. I felt like some of the scenes didn't really help progress the story forward, but it didn't seem to idle for too long. Hilaire infuses the book with quite a few good action scenes so that definitely impressed me.

I am eager to have found a new author to explore.... With her fun, larger-than-life characters and interesting world-building, you can be sure that I will be back for some more!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Deliver me From Temptation, A Review for The Blog Tea and Book December 5, 2012

By Shauni Steenburgen

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Deliver Me from Temptation is the second book in Tes Hilaire's World of the Paladin Series. The first being Deliver Me From Darkness..

Logan Calhoun is the last "Pure" Paladin, destined to be the next head of council, all around good guy... well except that he has issues with his father, his best friend is a cast out Paladin and a Vampire, his half sister is mate-bound to said Vampire and he is suddenly attracted to a human female.

Jessica Waters is a cop on a mission. Ever since her sister's rape and murder she has committed herself to catching the evil of this world. Of course the only evil she knows of is the human kind. Jessica is not the type to accept the supernatural.. One night she goes to meet a snitch and instead finds two men chasing after a "helpless" woman. Determined to save the woman, Jessica and Logan literally crash worlds..

Watching these two learn to accept each other is pretty impressive. Jessica is sure that Logan is a criminal and Logan is sure that Jessica is his mate. It's fun to watch Logan and Jessica come to terms with their relationship. While one would think that Jessica would be handle it the hardest it is actually Logan who has to deal with the responsibilities of his life.

This book does a wonderful job of placing God in the PNR.. the good guys literally work for Him and there are quite a few times where in one way or another this book reminds us that God's way is usually the best way. And yet it isn't preachy.. It has a strong PNR message as well as a gritty Urban feel to it.

This was one of those books that I literally just absorbed. Open book and a couple of hours later I come back to the world sad that I had to leave this story behind. This is one of the rare books I consider a five star book..... I suggest you all get this book.. and Deliver Me From Darkness as well.. Great Book, Great Series

Shauni

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