Stronger than Sin (Sin 2) [Mass Market Paperback]

Caridad Piñeiro (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2010 | Series: Sin 2

Dr. Liliana Carrera nearly lost her life to Wardwell scientists. She won't let them harm other innocent victims, like her new patient, Jesse Bradford. The former pro athlete had the best hands in the NFL . . . until an injury forced him to undergo Wardwell's experimental gene therapy. Now Jesse's gorgeous body is superhuman-but his strength comes at a price.

With Wardwell threatening his family, Jesse can't tell Liliana all he knows. Yet he can't resist her compassion . . . or her healing, erotic touch. As their passion flares, Jesse's body becomes dangerous and volatile. For evil men are plotting to change the face of humanity-and will destroy whoever stands in their way.

Editorial Reviews

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"A ... compelling and scintillating tale of mad scientists, devoted doctors and wounded warriors. There isn't a thing missing in this imaginative and fast-paced love story." --4 Stars RT Bookclub

"A stupendous action-packed science fiction romance starring two survivors." --Genre Go Round Reviews

November Top Pick and a Perfect 10 from --The Season for Romance.

"Made me a willing captive to her tale of intrigue and romance involving her sexy as sin football player...a touchdown was scored with this suspenseful, witty, exciting and balls-out action-packed thrill ride." --Bitten by Books

"A love story like nothing you've read before! This premise is utterly unique, and so original and brilliant that I wish I'd thought of it first." --NY Times Bestseller Maggie Shayne

"STRONGER THAN SIN had one of the best endings I've read in a long time. Pineiro has changed the face of Paranormal Romance and is definitely an author to watch." (FreshFiction.com )

"The character interaction would have been enough to propel the story forward, but the author added suspense, intrigue, and conspiracy to the mix and the finished product was a book I was unable to put down until I finished it. Anyone who enjoys a medical mystery or contemporary suspense will enjoy this book."
(romfanreviews.com )

"An action-packed roller coaster ride that will have anyone hooked from the very first chapter." (Night Owl Reviews .com, Top Pick )

"Caridad has done it - made me a willing captive to her tale of intrigue and romance involving her sexy as sin football player. Yes, me, the lover of all things hockey admits it freely that I was ensnared by this hunky man. Truly a touchdown was scored with this suspenseful, witty, exciting and balls-out action-packed thrill ride." (Bittenbybooks.com )

"[A] compelling and scintillating tale of mad scientists, devoted doctors and wounded warriors. There isn't a thing missing in this imaginative and fast-paced love story." (RT Book Reviews )

"A love story like nothing you've read before! This premise is utterly unique, and so original and brilliant that I wish I'd thought of it first. Caridad Pineiro is breaking the mold with her 'Sins' series. If you want something wonderfully different, do not miss STRONGER THAN SIN." (Maggie Shayne, New York Times bestselling author )

"An entertaining and sizzling read." (Romance Reviews Today )

"Sins of the Flesh explodes on the page with page-turning action and sizzling love scenes as only Caridad Piñeiro can deliver!" (New York Times bestselling author L.A. Banks on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"Caridad Piñeiro is one of the most gifted and talented paranormal writers we have. I can't WAIT until the next Caridad Piñeiro novel comes out! She is on my automatic reading list! No one creates a page turner like Caridad Piñeiro!" (USA TODAY bestselling author Lindsay McKenna on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"A fascinating, adrenaline-fueled read! I could not stop turning the pages!" (Debra Webb, National bestselling author of Everywhere She Turns on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"Cutting-edge scientific conspiracy gives 'paranormal' a fascinating and believable new edge in Caridad Piñeiro's exciting romantic thriller. A man and woman, each labeled 'rogue,' must make extraordinary efforts to stop a species-threatening scheme. Piñeiro's characters generate plenty of heart, heat, and heroism to defeat clever and brutal killers." (Carole Nelson Douglas, Award-winning author of Vampire Sunrise on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"If you're feverish for a chilling scientific thriller with a sharp edge of romance, I prescribe Sins of the Flesh as a sexy, satisfying cure!" (Award-winning author Jessica Andersen on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"Sins of the Flesh is engaging from beginning to end. A very enjoyable book with enough twists and turns to keep me interested in the story and want more. I will be looking for more books by Ms. Pineiro." (JoyfullyReviewed.com on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"I can hardly wait for the next in this exciting new series to come out. This is as good as paranormal gets!" (Romance Reviews on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"This has all the makings of a great paranormal romance -a beautiful heroine, a dark, sexy and protective hero and a compelling and relevant subplot." (RT Book Reviews on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"Caridad Piñeiro never disappoints, and her new series looks to be a winner in every possible way. No author is better at crafting novels which explore the paranormal than Caridad Piñeiro." (SingleTitle.com on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"In Sins of the Flesh, Caridad Piñeiro has written a sexy adventure with a luscious hero and an amazing heroine. Mick is a delicious Alpha Male, and Caterina has guts, intelligence and courage. The plot is fascinating, and the romance is delightful. I couldn't put it down!" (New York Times Bestselling author Angela Knight on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"Sins of the Flesh is a wild ride from start to finish that leaves you wanting more...[It] is the best romantic suspense novel I¿ve read in years... If you read one good book this fall, make it Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Pineiro." (American Chronicle on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"Caridad¿s strength lies not only in her writing, but in the incredibly real characters she creates." (American Chronicle on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"If you're looking for a book that will grab your attention and keep it, get a copy of SINS OF THE FLESH today." (Romance Reviews Today on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"Sins of the Flesh is a fast-paced, mesmerizing and suspenseful paranormal thriller that had me reading well into the night. Mick is an intelligent and determined hero whose ruthless façade hides compassion and understanding. Cat's pain and confusion make her a sympathetic character from the start, one whose inner strength eventually becomes clear. Combine this with arousing love scenes and gene therapy science and Sins of the Flesh is an excellent novel with an intriguing twist. I can't wait for Caridad Piñero's next release in this series." (Myshelf.com on SINS OF THE FLESH )

"Readers will root for these two characters as they battle the bad guys to find a future together."

(Bookpage on SINS OF THE FLESH )

From the Author

Dear Friends,

Thank you for the marvelous reception you gave to Sins of the Flesh. Your many letters and reviews were truly appreciated and I hope you will enjoy the next book - Stronger Than Sin - even more.

When Mick's sister, Dr. Liliana Carrera, walked onto the scene in the first book, I knew she had to get her own story. Her caring, loyalty to her brother and inner strength made her a special character. I had no doubt that a story where Liliana was the heroine would be emotionally compelling and filled with passion.  Such an intense and determined heroine demanded not only a sexy hero, but a strong one.

Jesse Bradford immediately came to mind. Inspired by the many sexy surfer types I encounter on my walks along the beach, Jesse was born and bred on the Jersey Shore. A former football player who had to leave the game he loves due to a crippling bone disease, he is a man who has lost his way, but is honorable, caring and compassionate. Jesse just needs to meet the right woman to guide him back to the right path in his life.

I fell in love with Jesse and Liliana and hope you will as well.  I'm also very happy to say that the SINS series will continue as the expanded SIN HUNTER series with The Lost (August 2011) and The Claimed (Spring 2012). 

To celebrate the release of Stronger Than Sin when it hits shelves on October 26th, I'm having the ARE YOU STRONG ENOUGH? party and contest.  Visit caridad.com to find out how you can possibly win a Sony E-reader, $25 gift card or an assortment of other goodies!  We'll also be having some other surprises for you, including special pricing on SINS OF THE FLESH e-book.

Thank you for your support.
Caridad

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Forever; 1 edition (November 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446543845
• ISBN-13: 978-0446543842
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #443,984 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling paranormal and romantic suspense author Caridad Pineiro wrote her first novel in the fifth grade when her teacher assigned a project - to write a book for a class lending library. Bitten by the writing bug, Caridad continued with her passion for the written word through high school, college and law school. In 1999, Caridad's first novel was released and over a decade later, Caridad is the author of twenty-nine published novels and novellas, including the popular THE CALLING vampire novel series (which will be REBORN in 2013!). When not writing, Caridad is an attorney, wife and mother to an aspiring writer and fashionista. For more information, please visit www.caridad.com and www.rebornvampirenovels.com.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a delight, not to be missed!, November 4, 2010

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Mary J. Gramlich "The Reading Reviewer" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stronger than Sin (Sin 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

The mad scientists are still on the loose and they are looking for those subjects who come willingly with money or forcibly, it does not matter. Jesse Bradford had the injury and the money so he was a perfect fit for the insane group trying to control DNA any way possible.

Jesse was the golden boy of football until the day he received a career ending injury and then made an even worse decision to fix the problem anyway he had to. Conventional medicine could not put him back onto the playing field but a physician of questionable reputation said he would and Jesse bite into the apple that took him straight to perdition and punished him unspeakably for his decision. The price Jesse paid was unbelievable and he thought he would never see daylight again but then in walked Dr. Lilianna Carrera straight out of the darkness providing him with light to heal, a balm to cool his anger and love to temper his soul. She was there courtesy of the FBI and stood her ground with them but seriously questioned if the FBI really did hire goombas as bodyguards?

Lilianna was on a mission to find a cure to the destruction the gene replication caused because it touched her personally and now Jesse was showing the same signs of the disease and she thought there was hope to stop this insanity and she was going to find it. But Jesse was lying to her, keeping secrets and coming off friendly but deep down inside he was raging with anger that Lilianna wanted no part of, once was enough in anyone's life. But Lilianna also saw the tender and caring Jesse and knew that what he wanted more than anything in life was to be a normal person again and not some creature that needed to be caged and tortured to behave.

Lilianna grew day-by-day closer to Jesse and as the secrets spill out between them she hatches a plan that will save them both and possibly cure Jesse for good. But Jesse is still leery of his desire for her and not sure he can let the walls come down completely around his heart. Jesse knows that he is not good enough for her but will Lilianna accept what he has to offer even if it damaged goods? Separately they are strong but together they are powerful and can help each other quiet the demons and shut down the madness and forgiving each other for any sins.

This 2nd book in the series following the wonderful 2009 Sins of the Flesh is just as amazing. Jesse as the alpha male is complicated and well written to show the depth of his desire and feelings. Lilianna as the female counterpart is a sassy, brash and powerful woman who knows how much she will take. It is a great match and adding the family, friends and complexities of the medical drama you have a great mix and when the bad guys come off this strong you know you have a winning combination.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Charming Characters, November 4, 2010

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Julia (East Coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stronger than Sin (Sin 2) (Kindle Edition)

Dr. Liliana Carrera has devoted all her free time to analyzing the strange experimental gene therapy that was forced on her sister-in-law by Wardwell scientists who she herself nearly lost her life to not long ago. And she has now made it her personal mission to help all the other patients as well, that is if the FBI can find any of them. When she is presented with the opportunity to assist in helping yet another victim of the gene therapy gone wrong she finds herself face to face with former pro athlete Jesse Bradford. Jesse is well known by his tabloid appearances as not only a womanizer but of having a horrible temper. Somewhat familiar with his case prior to the gene therapy, Liliana is aware that a rare undiscovered bone degeneration problem is the cause of his career-ending injury. But can she handle what happens to Jesse's bones after the gene therapy?

Although she is highly suspicious of the situation surrounding the care of Jesse Bradford, she cannot turn away the opportunity to help him. It does not take long for an attraction to spark between doctor and patient... but Liliana also discovers quickly she is being lied to- by everyone. Not only is her patient deceiving her, but the FBI agent providing protection for Jesse is as well. Her determination to help Jesse pushes her to continue her research and therapy, but as their attraction grows, she realizes she must confront her suspicions with Jesse. Jesse finds himself in the same boat fighting to keep his family safe by keeping secrets from the doctor, the only person to care for him in a very long time. They both must make difficult decisions that could easily result with dire consequences.

I found the story to have both its ups and downs. I was left playing a little bit of catch-up as I did not read the prior book in the series. I would recommend readers interested to read the first installment before diving into this one. There are many references in this book that left me confused and a bit lost. Otherwise I found the characters charming and very likable. You even find a way to make connections with the "bad guy." The ending was somewhat predictable and came too easy in my opinion. The romantic suspense is palpable in the story which helped keep my interest throughout, but it even seemed a bit curious to me how the two characters "clicked" so well, so quickly. It was a good story overall, the suspense played well, the romance exciting and the characters personalities extremely enjoyable. So do pick up this book if you're in for a good paranormal, romantic suspense... just make sure you grab the first in the series, Sins of the Flesh, first!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Heck Yeah!, October 26, 2010

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Kelly Moran "Author and Reviewer" (WISCONSIN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stronger than Sin (Sin 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

Author Caridad Pineiro is a NY Times and USA Today best-selling author of more than twenty novels and novellas in the romance genre. Other titles include: Fury calls, Death Calls, Darkness Calls, Danger Calls, Temptation Calls, Devotion Calls, and Blood Calls. Caridad is also a wife, attorney, and mother. She resides in New York, New York, with her husband and daughter. When she's not writing, Caridad enjoys cooking and traveling, her favorite place being the beach.

A few months earlier, Dr. Liliana Carrera nearly lost her life to Wardwell scientists when her brother fell in love with one of their victims and they came after them. There are more Wardwell patients out there who still need to be found after the doctors escaped. Wardwell's experimental gene therapy treatments are creating side effects unlike anything scientists have ever seen. Determined to help these patients, Liliana has been working on curing them, including her new patient, Jesse Bradford. The former pro athlete once had the best hands in the NFL, but now every injury he sustains turns his tissue to bone thanks to the therapy. Wardwell has threatened Jesse's family, and he can't tell Liliana what he knows or it puts her at risk. As a heated passion between them intensifies, so does the threat against everything they hold dear. Now it's become a race against time to cure Jesse before others succumb to the fate of men who will destroy anything in their way to pursuing greatness.

This is the second book in the "Sin" series, following Sins of the Flesh. Though part of a series, this is a stand alone read.

What I truly love about this new series from a wonderful author is that it has something for everyone-- a little science, a little paranormal, a lot of suspense, and a lot of romance. The perfect read! Though a work of fiction, it poses a fascinating argument for what happens if we take our pursuit of science too far. What will curing diseases mean in the long run? How far will the human determination for prominence take us? In saying that, the romance and suspense were captivating, as always from Caridad. She's a bestseller for a reason. Her writing style-- a mix a dry humor and clever emotional tugging-- makes her a stand alone author. The simplicity in which she sets her stage allows readers to easily transition to the characters surroundings. A hero you can fall for and a heroine to admire. Highly recommended! No, scratch that. Not to be missed!

Kelly Moran,

Author and Reviewer

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