Family is Forever (Conversion #6) by S.C. Stephens

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Julian Adams would give anything to rewind the last few months. His sister has been forever altered, a man he distrusts is now a permanent part of his family, and the woman of his dreams no longer remembers him. The only thing left for Julian to do is start over.

Nika Adams is finally content with her life. She's forever bound to her soul mate, and helping him with a project that has given him purpose. But just when it seems peace is on the horizon, an unintended consequence of Hunter's work arises, and everyone must pull together to find a way to keep the family safe ... forever.

 

From S.C. Stephens, the conclusion of her Conversion Trilogy, Family is Forever, gives fans everything you are hoping for, with a little extra bite.  Take your time & enjoy this final installment because - “Just…saying goodbye. A lot happened here, you know?”  S.C. does it one last time, bringing us up to speed with all the players, while introducing new ones.  Told in first person, from dual perspectives, you will follow Julie, Nika & their family into a whole new world of disconnection & intense connection, through the ”…game-changing political alliance between vampires and their sworn enemies.” “…Vampire Justice League.” to the constant goal of protection of the family.

 

This series ends where it all began, a coming of age story for the paranormal romance lover in all of us “Becoming an adult, whether you were human, vampire or some odd mixture of the two, was no easy task.” With incredible family bonds, intense friendships, eternal love “…desire, the confusion, the hope and uncertainty.”  These characters overcome the challenges that come with being part of a family with secrets to protect & surviving the heartbreak of what fate has torn apart.  Working to right a wrong & facing a fight with an enemy no one saw coming.  Choices are made between “Duty, family…or love?”  Funny “Party dress or not, she was a force to be reckoned with.”, romantic, “…my partner for eternal life.”, & oh so sexy ”…thank God for vampire-soundproofing.”  Emotionally intense, action packed, with a puzzle that needs solving & an ending that won’t disappoint. 

 

Thank you S.C. for in your own words, a series that was ultimately “…a zest for love and life that was infectious and inspiring.”
 

“This was it for now. And it was enough.”

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The Beast Within (The Conversion Series Book #5) by S.C. Stephens

 

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Nika Adams has had a challenging year. She gave her heart to Hunter Evans, only to have him break it. But Nika refuses to give up hope. Not when there's a chance she can save her true-love—even if she must save him from himself.

Julian Adams finally knows what he wants, and is truly happy. But when he gets mixed up in Nika's suicide mission to save her wayward boyfriend, he begins to wonder if his dream girl can handle the dangerous life that comes with being an Adams 

MY REVEIW

From S.C. Stephens, The Beast Within starts right where The Next Generation leaves you.  Told in first person, from dual perspectives, the continuation of this story will not disappoint.  You'll appreciate way S.C. brings you back up to speed with all the players.  Prepare to be entranced by bonds that may not always remain unbroken.

As Hunter Evans begins working through the reality of becoming what he's been taught to hate - "And who wouldn't struggle with becoming a bloodthirsty nightmare?" He will do what ever it takes to put things right, to avenge his lost soul, bring his unbeating heart peace & justice to this new life.  In the meantime, Nika is left reeling with the remnants of a shattered heart, & feeling every moment of bliss her brother has with his new love, through their ever present emotional bond. 

This story paranormal romance has it all, love, romance, action, surprise twists & an ending that will keep you begging for more.  Heartbreak like no other "Even though we could both potentially live for several millennia, there was no future for us."  Deciding whether to fight, or to let go for self preservation & that of the one held most dear.  Dealing with loss - "My entire life swept away in one painful bite, replaced by a life I barely recognized, and didn't want."

So much emotional turmoil, "I felt lost as I stared into her eyes. I also felt found." - your heart will race, you will get choked up, giggle, worry & feel relieved - all while these characters are learning to accept the new normal & coming to understand that the most important bonds aren't always what you might expect.  Delivering heartbreak & breaking bonds between one another to protect those they love the most, even if - "Her ache was my ache."  Surviving betrayal & abandonment of the worst kinds.  Loving the family who live & fight & put their lives on the line for one another, without thinking twice.  "So long as my undead heart still had life in it, I would use it to protect them. They were all that mattered now."

Have I mentioned how great it is that S.C. throws in some pretty funny dialogue along the way - "Wow, I was about to get staked, just like in some lame vampire flick." LOVE ~ I love that these characters continue to grow & learn life lessons - you can't hate what you don't understand "...see past the species, to the person beneath it."   That they continue to care even when they think they shouldn't & begin to find the beauty in the darkness.  I couldn't get enough of the strong family ties "Family is important. It's possibly the most important thing there is."  I simply can't wait to read more ~ Family is Forever: The Conversion Series Book #6 coming next year

"I'm not scared of you. I'm in love with you."

"So...good..."

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The Next Generation (The Conversion Series Book #4) by S.C. Stephens

 

 

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Nika and Julian Adams have a lot of secrets. But that's to be expected when you're a "little bit" vampire. When you're a supernatural being that is emotionally bonded to your twin, fitting in can be a little challenging. But these sixteen-year-old siblings are determined to find their place in the world...even if it kills them.

 

Fitting in can be hard for anyone. But for Julian and Nika Adams, it's especially challenging. Born as partial vampires, a rare offshoot of pureblood vampires, the twins have had to deceive people their entire lives—distancing themselves from their peers.

Nika desperately wants a hero, a soulmate, someone she can trust with every fiber of her soul—someone as amazing as her father. The boys at her high school aren't impressing her, but, luckily for Nika, Hunter Evans has moved into the neighborhood.

Julian desperately wishes he could sever the empathic bond he has with his sister. While it was fun to experience each other's emotions when they were kids, now that Julian finds himself pining for a girl he can't have, sharing his feelings is the last thing he wants to do. 

 

From S.C. Stephens, The Next Generation is a spin-off to her Conversion Trilogy.  Told in first person, from dual perspectives, this is an entrancing read.  Take your time with it, there is a lot of information to be absorbed if you haven’t read the Conversion Trilogy – don’t be discouraged - totally worth it! 

~”…love and sacrifice…”~

Living in Salt Lake City – “Visit Salt Lake. Different by Nature.”.  This is a story about incredible family bonds “It was our gift, our curse…”, intense friendships, first time love & overcoming the challenges that come with being teenagers – with the added stresses of being a rare sort of breed - “Being human wasn’t easy. And being a human who was part vampire was even less easy.”.  Having to live deceptive lives to protect themselves, their family & those they hold most dear, the bond between these characters is beyond close – their “…family is everything.”.  Angst, “a love triangle, or, square, to be more accurate…”, mystery, action, & fighting against a threat you didn’t see coming.  So much more emotion than I expected with surprise twists & little bit of a cliffhanger that will leave you ready for more… have no fear… The Beast Within – coming in January 2018.

“It warmed and terrified me all at the same time.” 

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