Autumn Rain 5: Blinded

Autumn Rain 5: Blinded by Rachel Ann Nunes

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I kept meaning to put this down last night, but I was so into the story that I was up until nearly 1:00 finishing the book. We get to see Cody take a more active role in things as Autumn is temporarily blinded, unable to use her gift to actually see imprints, though they still do a number on her in other ways. Shannon also steps things up nicely with their relationship at the very end of the book, which is a nice way to finish their multiple cases that all link in some way to each other. They thought they were just investigating suspicious deaths in an estate sales company. Instead they solve that, find 2 missing people (one previously thought to be dead), discover the truth about the O'Donnel and Hamilton family relationships, and catch Ace in a rather ugly situation. That doesn't even go into Eaton, who is a real piece of work. Cody was right to warn Autumn about him. The other nice thing I like about this series - for an LDS fiction book, there is no mention of religion or any faith being shoved down the reader's throat. Also doesn't hurt that this series largely takes place in Oregon, my home state.

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Autumn Rain 4: Line of Fire

Autumn Rain 4: Line of Fire by Rachel Ann Nunes

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Alright, so I don't want this series to end at this point. There seems to be so much still left open, especially with Cody and Shannon. Jake seems to be awkwardly moving back to the "friends" category while nothing beyond a few stolen kisses and more work appears to have happened with Autumn and Shannon, so there isn't a defined relationship there yet either. This is rather disappointing overall with the increasingly strong connection between the two of them. Cody ended up not being what was entirely expected either, which was a welcome relief. It would be really nice to see how things develop between him and the girls now that they've all admitted to wanting to learn more. Obviously, Autumn's forgiveness meant a lot more to him than he was willing to say if his brief panic before learning about Tawnia was anything to go by. Really hoping there's another book in the horizon!

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Autumn Rain 3: Final Call

Autumn Rain 3: Final Call by Rachel Ann Nunes

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Okay, I'm officially hooked again. I love that Autumn isn't your typical damsel in distress and certainly isn't afraid to show her own backbone. Shannon has definitely grown on me as well. As much as Autumn/Jake fit, Autumn/Shannon is a whole new dimension of awesome. Feel a little bad for Jake, but not too much after his ex showing up the last time around.

A little surprised at Autumn's sudden insistence that she never use her gift again after being so determined to use it prior. Perhaps some new caution and a little more determination to keep her family separate from ongoing investigations, yes, but outright denial of her own willful nature is not like our usual heroine. Guess having Destiny on the scene really shook her up more than usual. This new reluctance certainly won't help with Tawnia still in denial about her own gifts and their next adventure setting up to face their own father, who likely passed the gifts on to them in the first place. Interesting to learn that they are far more like their hated father in the long run than the mother they both idolized. Hopefully the extended family connection continues to improve and give the girls more closure.

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Autumn Rain 2: Shades of Gray

Autumn Rain 2: Shades of Gray by Rachel Ann Nunes

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I've always enjoyed Nune's books. Autumn makes a rather interesting heroine with her hippie tenancies (no shoes, organic eating and loose clothing) combined with her twin connection and psychometric abilities. Wasn't too sure how things would work out with Jake and Shannon towards the end there. Suppose there's still a chance things may change in the next few books, which is a little bittersweet as Jake is such a good match for her and they're already so close. Her abilities and determined personality to see things through on her own keeps pushing her towards Shannon however, who definitely seems to be warming up to Autumn the more that they work together. Tracy does provide a nice fun buffer on occasion. Interesting how Tawnia's drawing ability has been growing this time around as well. Took me awhile to get back into this series, but once I was really involved, it was a very quick read. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy these books. Guess that happens when you're focused on a toddler instead of reading.

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