Book Review ~ Faithless (A Tainted Love Serial Part 3) by K.B. Nelson

Faithless

A Tainted Love Serial

Part 3

by K.B. Nelson

Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

She's a stripper. He's a preacher. Her name is Faith, and he's been faithless since the day she went away. 

One knock against the door sends Noah and Faith spiraling down a dangerous path when their pasts come back to haunt them. Meanwhile, a dangerous, winter storm rolls into town. On the run, and forced to seek shelter inside their childhood home, they are forced to face their demons and atone for their sins. But they soon learn that they can’t hide forever and some secrets refuse to stay hidden.

Noah has one last chance at redemption and one last chance at revenge. What happens next will not only define him, it will be his salvation or it will be his damnation. Faith has a chance to find the absolution she craves, but the icy road ahead is paved with traps along the way.

Their love is undeniable, but is it enough? When the lights go out and all that’s left is the darkness, where will Faith and Noah find themselves? And can they live with who they’ve become? 

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In the last installment of Faithless (A Tainted Love Serial), the action is intense from the very first page and the truly epic story of love between Noah and Faith continues in true K.B. Nelson fashion. 

I really struggled with this review because there was so much to like in Part 3 and a few things that just didn't sit well for me.  Even now as I try to write down my thoughts, I am trying to process everything that happened - especially the ending.  As someone who is probably older than the average reader of this genre, my values and morals are a bit old-fashion, so a couple of the scenes (although tastefully executed) were a bit uncomfortable to read.  Most people will not even bat an eyelash when they come across these scenes, it's just not my 'thing'.  The other issue I had with the story was the ending.  Although spectacular, it was somewhat confusing to me.  I just felt like it switched gears abruptly and for lack of a better word, felt somewhat paranormal-ish to me. Don't get me wrong - it wasn't bad, just not what I expected.

The story of Noah and Faith was one that will definitely stay with me for some time.  Noah and Faith truly had a 'one-of-a-kind' love that was at times very emotional, heartbreaking and insanely intense.  Faithless will touch your heart, test your boundaries and most of all give you a reading experience like no other. 

K.B. Nelson really takes the reader on a sexy, emotional journey that also is full of thrilling twists and turns that you will never see coming. This serial novel is definitely one that you will need to check out, if for nothing else, to see the talent that the author has - because let me tell you, this author is not afraid to break the rules. At all.

3.75 stars

I grew up on a farm in Ohio, but that's not very interesting, is it? When I'm not writing you can find me doing one of two things; getting lost on highways or getting lost in the lives of fictional characters. If my heart had two feet, one foot would be in romance and the other solidly in geekdom. I hope you'll all follow me on my journey through this carnival they call life.I promise there will be a happy ending. 

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Book Review ~ Faithless (A Tainted Love Serial Part 2) by K.B. Nelson

Faithless

A Tainted Love Serial

Part 2

by K.B. Nelson

Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

She's a stripper. He's a preacher. Her name's Faith, and he's been faithless since the day she went away.

Faith Richards knows she'll never be able to outrun her demons, but she's not looking for absolution. She's looking for release. When she's forced to return home by circumstances she'd rather not discuss, she runs straight to Noah. The only boy that could ever make her feel alive. The only boy who ever truly broke her heart. The only boy who could possibly save her from herself.

But Noah isn't a boy anymore...

Noah Parker is a man torn, fighting to understand his place in this world after his latest run-in with tragedy. Everyone he's ever loved has left him, either on a greyhound bus or in a casket. He no longer believes the words he preaches and his life hangs in the balance of honesty. Reuniting with Faith might be the only thing that can save him, but based on their tumultuous history, it's more than likely it'll destroy him.

Faithless is the story of two broken people searching for the impossible: a love strong enough to put the pieces of their broken hearts back together. Their romance is forbidden. Their love is undeniable. Their lives hang in the balance. And when their world begins to burn to the ground, they'll be faced with one impossible decision: can they live with who they've become?

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As expected with a serial novel, Part 2 of Faithless begins where Part 1 left off.  As Faith still struggles with the loss of Luke, Noah takes revenge to a whole different level....especially for a man of the cloth.  Oh my gosh!  That eye for an eye thing...yeah....Noah is a very bitter and sick man.  But, I kind of understand why he did what he did.  Doesn't make it right, but I totally understand.

I really have a hard time writing this review, because I don't want to give too much away.  What I don't have a hard time with is letting you know that Part 2 is more intense and more sexy  - K.B. Nelson really went outside the box for Part 2.  If you are really overly religious (and I really mean OVERLY), then this story probably is not for you as you might get a bit offended and shout 'blasphemy',  but if you are even reading this type of genre,  then you probably don't care.  There is an extremely HOT sex scene - in a church - on a cross - and let me tell you, you may never look inside of a church the same ever again.  I may be damned for this, but this scene.....LOVED  IT.  Totally. Loved. It.

Of course, there is another cliffhanger.  But you know what?  We have a super short wait until the next and final installment is released and I have a feeling the wait will be well worth it.  I've said it once, and I will say it again - K.B. Nelson is an exceptional story teller and it would be a sin if you did not pick up this amazing serial.   One-click it folks!  It is totally worth it!

5 Stars

I am not really good at putting playlists together, but if I had to choose some songs for this series, this would be it:

Part One 

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Part Two - December 15th
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Part Three - Coming in January 2015

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I grew up on a farm in Ohio, but that's not very interesting, is it? When I'm not writing you can find me doing one of two things; getting lost on highways or getting lost in the lives of fictional characters. If my heart had two feet, one foot would be in romance and the other solidly in geekdom. I hope you'll all follow me on my journey through this carnival they call life.I promise there will be a happy ending. 

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Book Review ~ Faithless (A Tainted Love Serial Part 1) by K.B. Nelson

Faithless Part One (Faithless #1)

by K.B. Nelson

Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

She's a stripper. He's a preacher. Her name's Faith, and he's been faithless since the day she went away.

Faith Richards knows she'll never be able to outrun her demons, but she's not looking for absolution. She's looking for release. When she's forced to return home by circumstances she'd rather not discuss, she runs straight to Noah. The only boy that could ever make her feel alive. The only boy who ever truly broke her heart. The only boy who could possibly save her from herself.

But Noah isn't a boy anymore...

Noah Parker is a man torn, fighting to understand his place in this world after his latest run-in with tragedy. Everyone he's ever loved has left him, either on a greyhound bus or in a casket. He no longer believes the words he preaches and his life hangs in the balance of honesty. Reuniting with Faith might be the only thing that can save him, but based on their tumultuous history, it's more than likely it'll destroy him.

Faithless is the story of two broken people searching for the impossible: a love strong enough to put the pieces of their broken hearts back together. Their romance is forbidden. Their love is undeniable. Their lives hang in the balance. And when their world begins to burn to the ground, they'll be faced with one impossible decision: can they live with who they've become?

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Part One of Faithless is a fantastic start to what I think is an intense, sexy series.  I was glued to every word in this intriguing, heart-pounding, nail-biting story.  In the first part, we are introduced to Faith and Noah.  The scenes go back and forth between the past and present so that the reader gets a clearer understanding of why the characters are the way they are.  These two are truly ‘broken’ in every since of the word and they both have their demons.  After reading, I have LOTS of questions that I hope will be answered soon.  One thing I do know though is that if all preachers were like Noah, I believe church attendance would be at an all-time high! 

K.B. Nelson knows how to bring the reader into the story with a gripping plot and characters that not only have depth, but are sexy as hell!  Yes, there is a huge cliffhanger, but guess what?  It is a three part series, so it’s to be expected.  What I did not expect though was the “Holy What the Fuck Just Happened?!?!?!” teaser at the end of the book.  Oh my Lord…..my jaw dropped and I literally yelled at my tablet, because leaving me hanging this way is just unfair.  But thankfully the wait for the next installment will be a short one, which of course I will read, because K.B. Nelson is an incredible writer and awesome story-teller.  This one is a definite MUST READ!

5 Stars

Release Dates:

Part One 

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Part Two - December 21st
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Part Three - January 4th

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A song begins, and it only takes a few strokes of her guitar before I realize what she’s playing—my favorite song since I was a child. The woman in the back belts out Wild Horses with the power of a Kelly Clarkson clone. The way she twists with the melody is haunting, a complete display of emotional battery. With her words, she beats the fuck out of my fragile soul, leaving wounds and bruises so dark, so blue, that anyone can see. 

Noah sees. He sees right through me and the space between us shatters. Our walls come down and he stares into my eyes. I catch a glimpse of who we used to be before the world set out on its campaign to destroy us. 

His palm grazes over my shoulder before landing on my back. “Come dance with me.” 

I don’t say anything, but respond by sliding off my stool and landing on my feet. I let him take the lead as he slowly draws me out to the center of the dance floor. The floor is vacant with nothing standing between us and the songbird—and she soars to new heights, further damaging my fragile emotional state. 

Noah takes my left hand into his right and wraps his left hand around my hip. We begin to circle each other, our feet directing where we go. “I’ve missed you, Faith.” 

I want to lie to him and say that I don’t feel the same way because things are a whole lot easier that way. But I can’t lie, not right now. Not when he’s holding me like this. “I missed you, too.” 

“I’m sorry for earlier.” He runs his face over his shoulder. “I know I can come off bitter and angry.” 

“You think?” I ask deadpan. 

“I know.”

I lean my head against his shoulder, and it’s a much-needed rest. I could fall asleep like this, all the while my feet continuing to dance in a circle. “Do you ever wish we could go back and change things?”

“Every second of every day.” 

I let out a light chuckle that is muffled against the fabric of his shirt. “Our past defines us, Noah. Everyone says it shouldn’t,” I say somberly, “but it does, and I’m running on empty here…”

I grew up on a farm in Ohio, but that's not very interesting, is it? When I'm not writing you can find me doing one of two things; getting lost on highways or getting lost in the lives of fictional characters. If my heart had two feet, one foot would be in romance and the other solidly in geekdom. I hope you'll all follow me on my journey through this carnival they call life.I promise there will be a happy ending. 

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Cover Reveal & Giveaway ~ Faithless (A Tainted Love Serial Parts 1-3) by K.B. Nelson

Faithless Serial (Part 1-3)

by K.B. Nelson
Publication date: December 2014
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

She's a stripper. He's a preacher. Her name's Faith, and he's been faithless since the day she went away. 

Faith Richards knows she'll never be able to outrun her demons, but she's not looking for absolution. She's looking for release. When she's forced to return home by circumstances she'd rather not discuss, she runs straight to Noah. The only boy that could ever make her feel alive. The only boy who ever truly broke her heart. The only boy who could possibly save her from herself.

But Noah isn't a boy anymore...

Noah Parker is a man torn, fighting to understand his place in this world after his latest run-in with tragedy. Everyone he's ever loved has left him, either on a greyhound bus or in a casket. He no longer believes the words he preaches and his life hangs in the balance of honesty. Reuniting with Faith might be the only thing that can save him, but based on their tumultuous history, it's more than likely it'll destroy him.

Faithless is the story of two broken people searching for the impossible: a love strong enough to put the pieces of their broken hearts back together. Their romance is forbidden. Their love is undeniable. Their lives hang in the balance. And when their world begins to burn to the ground, they'll be faced with one impossible decision: can they live with who they've become? 

Release Dates:

Part One - December 7th -

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Part Two - December 21st

Part Three - January 4th

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A song begins, and it only takes a few strokes of her guitar before I realize what she’s playing—my favorite song since I was a child. The woman in the back belts out Wild Horses with the power of a Kelly Clarkson clone. The way she twists with the melody is haunting, a complete display of emotional battery. With her words, she beats the fuck out of my fragile soul, leaving wounds and bruises so dark, so blue, that anyone can see. 

Noah sees. He sees right through me and the space between us shatters. Our walls come down and he stares into my eyes. I catch a glimpse of who we used to be before the world set out on its campaign to destroy us. 

His palm grazes over my shoulder before landing on my back. “Come dance with me.” 

I don’t say anything, but respond by sliding off my stool and landing on my feet. I let him take the lead as he slowly draws me out to the center of the dance floor. The floor is vacant with nothing standing between us and the songbird—and she soars to new heights, further damaging my fragile emotional state. 

Noah takes my left hand into his right and wraps his left hand around my hip. We begin to circle each other, our feet directing where we go. “I’ve missed you, Faith.” 

I want to lie to him and say that I don’t feel the same way because things are a whole lot easier that way. But I can’t lie, not right now. Not when he’s holding me like this. “I missed you, too.” 

“I’m sorry for earlier.” He runs his face over his shoulder. “I know I can come off bitter and angry.” 

“You think?” I ask deadpan. 

“I know.”

I lean my head against his shoulder, and it’s a much-needed rest. I could fall asleep like this, all the while my feet continuing to dance in a circle. “Do you ever wish we could go back and change things?”

“Every second of every day.” 

I let out a light chuckle that is muffled against the fabric of his shirt. “Our past defines us, Noah. Everyone says it shouldn’t,” I say somberly, “but it does, and I’m running on empty here…”

I grew up on a farm in Ohio, but that's not very interesting, is it? When I'm not writing you can find me doing one of two things; getting lost on highways or getting lost in the lives of fictional characters. If my heart had two feet, one foot would be in romance and the other solidly in geekdom. I hope you'll all follow me on my journey through this carnival they call life.I promise there will be a happy ending. 

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