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StarCrossed 2: Opposite Ends of the Spectrum
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Incubus Dekin Swain finds himself plucked from his monochrome, sex-feeding lifestyle and thrown into the harsh, chilling world of a traveling carnival freak show. His life gains a vibrant splash of color when he is caged beside a fellow 'freak' who should be his mortal enemy.
A prisoner of the carnival long before the demon arrived, Kelly, the 'Scarlet Angel', has almost given up hope of ever escaping his captors. His extraordinary hair and wings quickly catch Dekin's interest and lustful stares.
Thrust together by the cold fingers of fate, Dekin and Kelly are forced to put aside their differences and work together. The appearance of an artist with an unusual talent puts the fragile bond between angel and demon to the test. Dekin and Kelly quickly discover that although life together will never be easy, life apart would be unbearable.
Reviews:
Review by Carole at Rainbow Reviews - 
"This is a book based on the unexpected, twisty and intense and very different. It's somehow satisfying to have authors who are so confident and consistent in their imagined world that they can move outside the boundaries of the expected, of the accepted. It's not your everyday human world for sure. Usually questionably consensual sex hits high on my ick-o-meter, but here, in this world, in these particular scenes, somehow it was necessary, even beautiful. Somehow the very differentness, couched against our familiar everyday world, is an exotic, erotic, believable world that was not at all what I expected. However, it is a world that I very much enjoyed, and I will be back for more."
Review by Kassa
"This is well-written tale showing that falling in love isn’t always the hard part. The difficulties come in sustaining that love when life isn’t always neat and tidy and when hardship, pain and jealousy are just as prevalent as love, caring and passion. The relationships depicted are neither easy nor light, but sacrifices that are made in the name of love create deeper and evocative emotions and lasting relationships. This isn’t your classic fantasy or romance, nor should it be. It catches your breath, clenches your stomach and causes you to say, “don’t do it” more than once. If you like urban fantasy with a gritty reality to your characters, this delivers."
Review by Elisa Rolle
"Again the demon story by this duo of new author MacLeod and Valentine is one of unexpected interest and pleasure for me to read. Why unexpected? since if you asked me before if I would like to read of the debauching of an angel, involving demon shape monsters, probably I would have answered with a big NO! And instead I was again enthralled by the story."
Review at Joyfully Reviewed
"Opposites may attract in Opposite Ends of the Spectrum, but they could be deadly as well. As an incubus, Dekin needs sex to survive and his lover is very fragile. Dekin and Kelly make an interesting pair. Dekin’s act of desperation to save their relationship has hard consequences. Kelly is much more than forcibly seduced. There is definitely an element of selfishness mixed in with the love there on Dekin’s part. What Kelly does for Denkin is astounding."
Review by BoyLove Addict
"Reno and Jaye deliver a beautifully crafted story with a great plot, fabulous characters and amazing depth. The writing is excellent, flowing easily and not intruding or clashing with the story. The imagery is vivid, sometimes shocking and absolutely unforgettable. I am in awe."
Review by Enigmatically Emily
"There were points in Opposite Ends of the Spectrum that displayed the true beauty of love: the willingness to make sacrifices for love, to do anything in the world for a loved one, to overcome any obstacle for love. What more can you really ask for?
The beauty of the StarCrossed series is that through characters that are flawed and far from heros, characters that have experienced true evil in their lives, characters that aren't human and have frightening abilities and unending capacities for violence, at the core Jaye and Reno are writing of one thing. Love. It is a thread that weaves through each story and each character making for an exceptional series that I highly recommend. Be warned, these stories are not for the faint of heart! They are edgy and fierce and violent and pack a solid punch. But it is worth it, oh how it is worth it."
Review by Mel Spenser, author of Miss Me?
"I found this to be a fascinating read. From the beginning, the story grabbed my attention and didn’t let up. One element that made this story work for me was that it didn’t follow a set formula. With surprises throughout, there was an originality in ideas and the storytelling that I found refreshing. The scenes with Kelly and Jace were particularly well done. Especially those involving paint…"
Review by Lily at I Love Books
"This second book in the StarCrossed series was another fabulous story set in the dark fantasy world first shown in book one. The authors have a wonderful style that will grab you from the first page and not let you go until you've read all they way to the end."