• Kinked

  • A Novel of the Elder Races, Book 6
  • By: Thea Harrison
  • Narrated by: Sophie Eastlake
  • Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,241 ratings)

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Kinked

By: Thea Harrison
Narrated by: Sophie Eastlake
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As a harpy, Sentinel Aryal is accustomed to dealing with hate, but Sentinel Quentin Caeravorn manages to inspire in her a burning ire unlike anything she's ever known. Aryal believes the new Sentinel to be a criminal, and vows to take him out as soon as the opportunity arises. But the harpy's incessant wrath has pushed Quentin to the limit, and forces him to make a deadly vow of his own. To put an end to the conflict, Dragos, Lord of the Wyr, sends them on a reconnaissance mission to the Elven land of Numenlaur. Forced to work together, Aryal and Quentin's mutual antagonism escalates. Each fight draws forth more passion-culminating in an explosively sexual confrontation. But when their quest reveals real danger, Aryal and Quentin must resolve their differences in ways beyond the physical, before the entire Wyr is threatened.

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Crap!

I hate feminist crap books. Turn a great man into a spineless.... Yea, no, thank you.

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Fiesty couple

I was not a fan of Ariel in the previous books. So I was a little concerned about how I would like a whole book about her. But the story really worked for me. I loved Ariel and Quentin’s story.

Ariel was wild and mouthy and confrontational, and she hated Quentin. Quentin was dominant in his private life, but pretty easy going in his social life. Except when it came to Ariel. The Harpy knew how to get under his skin and drive him to violence, towards her. And she fought back fiercely.

Their fighting is what gets them banished for a month. They must learn to work together or they won’t have a job to come back to.

I loved watching them learn their common ground, which turned out to be a lot. I liked how Quentin was finally able to temper Ariel, and I love how Ariel completed Quentin. This was a great book.

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Slow beginning but rounded out well

I thought the initial premise of why this couple had such animosity towards each other was a bit weak and so it made the storyline a bit weak. But after forcing myself to continue listening I kind of like their relationship the best next to Carling & Rune's. I like the imperfections that make them perfect for each other. I thought the trials that they faced were interesting and it gave the story some depth as well as adding much needed layers to their relationship that makes it believable. It was not the cookie cutter love story---ok, maybe just a bit but at least it has sprinkles and icing and nuts!!

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Wow!

Each book gets better and better!! I love the character depth and the way the stories link together

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THE BEST ONE YET!!!

This book is by far the best one yet! It literally had me wiping tears. every time I think that he can't get any better this authur goes and does another one of these.

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Love it, Series gets better and better.

Her first hate was Quentin Caeravorn."

THE STORY: Aryal, the Harpy Sentinel, is angry. She knows that the new sentinel Quentin Caeravorn is a career criminal but she has been unable to pin anything on him after two years of investigation. Quentin doesn't like the harpy either. When the two end up fighting again, their boss Dragos has had enough. He sends the two off on an assignment together to deal with their issues or end up killing one another.

OPINION: This is a seriously aggressive romance with lots of fighting and danger. This is serious hate to love romance. In the beginning, Aryal and Quentin are physically fighting one another. Although they end up in love, these two remain aggressive, dominant characters that are only willing to give in to one another. These are a genuine fighting pair both in love and in work. I love how their romance develops even though it is through their aggressive, argumentative natures. This romance doesn't cheat by making the hard-edged Aryal sweet and traditionally feminine in order to show her love. She is feminine in a strong warlike way that fits her personality.

WORTH MENTIONING: I like seeing Dragos and Pia and their son Liam again.

FINAL DECISION: KINKED is an intense story because both Aryal and Quentin are strong-willed rather violent personalities. I especially liked that Aryal remains true to her character and the story doesn't try to transform her but instead fully accepts her harpy nature.

CONNECTED STORIES: KINKED is the sixth book in the Elder Races series. It can be read as a standalone although there are continuing stories and characters that a new reader will have to catch up on.

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Aryal and Quentin

Every book in this series contains its own magic. I love the audio, Sophie Eastlake is so masterful that I forget that I'm listening. Thea Harrison, please never run out of words.

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One of the best in a great series!

I am so glad we finally get to know Aryal the harpy in this one! The adventure is fun and twisting, and I love the romance here, she builds it up well and makes it believable and exciting at the same time. I also like how this book continues character development with other favorites, particularly Dragos and some of the other sentinels.

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Another awesome Elder Races

I will be honest. I was going to skip this one. I don't care for Ariel. She's been so bitchy and annoying the thought of spending 10 hours listening to her was a turnoff. Quentin is interesting though. He was introduced in the first book as manager of the bar where Pia worked and commented again at the Sentinel tryouts. I didn't pay attention to him the first time I listened to Dragon Bound (the first book) but I"ve listened to it again and you always catch more by listening more than once. He stuck out more to me as interesting character. I really like this series so I decided to listen and just get through it. Well, I was wrong. This is a very good story. Ariel is not so bad to deal with and Quentin is great. I found Ariel could be "quite loveable"...in her own way. Dragos gets tired of their constant fighting and banishes them for up to a month to the elven woods on low level mission. They have to work together or lose their jobs and this is their punishment. This turns into a very serious mission with some severe consequences and Ariel and Quentin are pushed to the limits. Of course, they find a huge attraction to each other..which they both hate...and it's fun to listen to them work through that. Overall, I'm glad I went for it.

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another great book in the elder races series

I live how each of the mated couple have a unique story. The world is so rich and full of characters I can't get enough of.

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