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Riding the Storm (ACRO Series, Book 1) | 
 enlarge | Author: Sydney Croft
Publisher: Delta
Category: Book
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 156037
Media: Paperback
Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 038534080X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780385340809
ASIN: 038534080X
Publication Date: August 28, 2007
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A storm's rage. A woman's desire. A man with the power to set them both free. He can summon lightning at will. Emerge unscathed from the center of a tornado. Strip a woman down to her barest defenses through the sheer force of his sexuality. He's gorgeous, dangerous, and the target of parameteorologist Haley Holmes's latest mission. Haley has been dispatched to the Louisiana bayous to investigate the phenomenon known as Remy Begnaud-a man with a gift he never wanted: the ability to control a storm's fury. But even a woman trained in bizarre weather phenomena has no defense against the electrifying power of the ex--Navy SEAL...a power his enemies would kill to control. With her agency monitoring their every move, Haley's job is to seduce Remy, gain his trust-and help him harness his extraordinary gift. But who will protect her from this voracious lover who's introducing her to a new world of erotic thrills--a man who grows increasingly insatiable with each new weather event? Haley knows a big storm is approaching--and with it will come unexpected delights. But so, too, will the storm unleash her greatest fears: an enemy bent on destroying Remy. And her worst fear of all--falling in love with this magnificent man, then having to betray him.
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 The secondary romance is hotter than the primary in this book November 6, 2008
LuLu (Australia)
I was really looking forward to reading this book but unfortunately it was a bit of a disappointment. The primary romance just seemed flat and the interaction between the two really didn't pick up for me until about 2/3 through - even then it still seemed as if something was missing. OK, there were sex scenes but there wasn't much other interaction between the two.
On the other hand, I found the secondary romance between Creed and Annika much more interesting and real.
Ultimately, I like the premise for the series and finding out what happens with Creed & Annika is enough for me to read the second book of the series and hope it's better than the first.
 This Book Will Blow You Away October 21, 2008
Book Fanatic (Toronto, Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
To say Ex-navy SEAL Remy Benaud is a force of nature would be an understatement. Remy is nature, he doesn't understand his gift, all he knows is that under certain circumstances he attracts weather systems and storms gain strength around him. It is because of this extraordinary power that Remy comes to the attention of ACRO. Following an unexpected phone call from his father, Remy is lured to his childhood home on the Louisiana bayou. He enters his house to find Haley Holmes has taken up residence and his father is nowhere to be found. Remy is naturally suspicious of Haley's story as to why she is there and uses his Navy SEAL training as an interrogator to gradually ferret out what her real motivations are.
Haley is a brilliant, career driven parameterologist and ACRO agent who is dispatched to Remy's home to ascertain if he actually does have the power to control the weather and if so to lure him into the ACRO fold. Haley is a scientist whose fascination with the weather is grounded in scientific fact. She does not believe Remy has the ability to draw and control weather systems and she sets out to prove it to herself and ACRO.
When Remy attracts a storm it causes what can only be described as a cataclysmic need for sensual release. As a scientist Haley is curious about Remy, however she is also inexorably drawn by his inherent sensuality and unspeakable power. There is a special link that this couple share and their union is dare I say explosive?
Haley is in a race against time, her agency wants swift results and another covert group of operatives, which is the antithesis of ACRO bent capturing Remy is closing in. The action is non-stop and the plot is full of twists and turns making for an exciting page turning read.
One of the sub-plots in Riding the Storm introduces Annika and Creed, both ACRO agents with highly unusual gifts. Annika can only be described as a `weapon' both in her skills and training in martial arts and use of weaponry, and in the use of her special talent. Creed is essentially a haunted soul whose special ability allows him to communicate with ghosts. Annika and Creed have become a favourite couple amongst those of us who are ACRO fans and I will say that the story of their special romance weaves through the three books.
It is what it is... September 22, 2008
Team Dreamworkz V6
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Beware this series contains homosexual sex scenes. I don't care one way or the other, but I know several people that would be greatly offended by that. Ok, also don't expect the depth of the Demonica Series. This is described as Erotica, basically I have found that means a loose plot and filler to link together really good sex scenes. I enjoyed it for what it was, but I would have liked to see the Agencies defined and thought out a bit better. There again I have NEVER found that in Erotica. Just don't expect too much, and it will be an enjoyable read.
RIDING THE STORM by Sydney Croft (B-/C+) September 21, 2008
JenB (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Here's a phrase I never thought I'd use: There's just too much sex in this book. I love erotic romance. It's difficult for me to get through a kisses-only romance because I crave the steam, the passion, and the electrically-charged encounters in a spicier book. But I also crave romance. I want to see relationship development and the day-to-day interaction that doesn't involve throbbing, dripping sex organs and screaming orgasms. In PNR and adventure romance, I want to read about science and problem solving. I want the book to engage my inner geek as well as my inner romantic. I want to get to know the characters, and I don't want to sacrifice plot for steam. Above all, I want balance. Riding the Storm isn't balanced.
This book left me feeling cheated. When I first read about a book series that combined science, sex, and superheroes, I thought "Wow! This series is so for me." I've always been a fan of weather phenomena and I'm a bit of a storm chaser, so the weather element of Haley and Remy's story in Riding the Storm really appealed to me. When I opened the book, I was looking forward to geeking out with technical weather lingo, superhero action, and descriptions of cool weather-tracking instruments. I was disappointed to find relatively little superhero action and even less science. What I got instead was an endless sex scene and a less-than-believable romance that equated immediate intense sexual attraction with true love. Love at first sight is difficult enough to pull off, but love at first orgasm really tests my ability to suspend disbelief.
LIKES:
Riding the Storm isn't all bad. Remy and Haley are interesting people. They have amazing sexual chemistry and good relationship chemistry (though the latter wasn't explored in detail). Remy is strong and powerful, and Haley is calm and steadfast. Neither is hesitant or afraid to yield to the other when it's appropriate.
Dev, the leader of ACRO, is a pretty cool guy. While he wasn't my favorite character, I enjoyed learning his back story and seeing how he related with the ACRO team. I really enjoyed reading about Wyatt and Ender as well, and I'm hoping their stories are stronger than Remy's story.
I loved the side story about ACRO team members Creed and Annika. Creed is a powerful man that can communicate with ghosts and spirits. He's huge, pierced, tattooed, and hot, and he's clearly in love with tough chick Annika. Annika can control electricity. She can kill with just a touch. No one is immune to her deadly powers except the one man that drives her crazy with both anger and lust. Whew. Their story is sizzling. Apparently Creed and Annika's story runs throughout the series, and they haven't gotten a full book yet. I really hope they do because they're just absolutely amazing together and Creed is one of the hottest Alpha males I've ever met in a book.
The sex, although overwhelmingly abundant and in need of some toning down, is fantastic. Stephanie Tyler and Larissa Ione write amazing sex scenes. I'd call them love scenes, but unfortunately most of them really are just sex. My favorite sex scenes were the ones between Remy and Haley during the worst storms, and all the ones between Creed and Annika.
The superhero element still excites me because it's so rare in erotic romance, and the last third of Riding the Storm did deliver some good superhero action.
CONCLUSIONS:
Riding the Storm is a good book. What's disappointing to me is that it easily could have been so much better. The book was interesting enough that I went ahead and bought the second and third book, and I do plan to read them. I'm interested in the superhero storylines and I love the characters. I just hope books 2, 3, and beyond focus more on the interesting characters and the fascinating world Ms. Ione and Ms. Tyler have created, and less on the sex that distracts us from the story.
For me this book falls somewhere between a B- and a C+. For readers that don't mind sacrificing plot for incredible and creative sex scenes, it might be an A.
Enchanting Review: Riding The Storm September 14, 2008
Enchanting Reviews
RIDING THE STORM
SYDNEY CROFT
Rating: 4.5 Enchantments
Navy Seal Remy Begnaud has an unusual ability, a talent he's had since he was a small child. He can control the weather, particularly storms, with his emotions. After leaving the Navy, Remy wants to head home to the Bayou for some peace and quiet, but he's in for a big surprise. Instead of his father waiting for him, he arrives home and finds sexy meteorologist Haley in his place, a situation he may not entirely mind, but the question remains: what is she really doing there?
Haley Holmes, an agent for the paranormal group ACRO, has been sent to the Louisiana Bayou with one objective only - to get Remy to join them - a task easier said than done. She has to investigate the ex-Seal, and is given carte blanche to seduce him into joining forces with the highly secretive paranormal group. She will do what's necessary to keep him from falling into enemy hands. When it's all over, seducing Remy may be the easiest thing she's ever done. Because fulfilling the rest of her mission may be harder than she ever expected.
RIDING THE STORM is really like no other book I've read before, a phenomenal mix of action-adventure, paranormal and erotica. The chemistry between Remy and Haley is ignitable from their first meeting and doesn't let up. Remy's unique abilities make him more alpha than he'd probably be as a regular navy seal and Haley is out to prove herself as more than a simple meteorologist. I really liked the way Haley managed to break through Remy's walls and vice versus. Remy and Haley's story is interspersed with a subplot of two other ACRO agents who I hope we get to see more of in future books. Filled with action, suspense and sizzling sex, this is one book you don't want to miss.
What a way to kick off a series! RIDING THE STORM is an amazing read. This is a story that pulls you in from the first sentence and doesn't let you go. I read this book cover-to-cover in one sitting. One of my favorite scenes from the book is when the rival paranormal group tries to get hold of Remy for their own personal use, sending Remy and Haley on the run through the Bayou. The tension is palpable and the action fast, making it a great part of the book. If you like your romance hot and sexy, this is definitely a read for you.
Ms. Croft is the pen name of two published authors who came together to blend their very different writing interests into adventurous tales of erotic paranormal fiction. Together, they developed a world where people with extraordinary abilities, like the power to control storms, could live and work with others like them. The series has been described as "erotica meets the X-Men", and is unique in its own "erotic super hero romance" niche. The authors live in different states and communicate almost entirely through email, though they often get together for conferences and book signings. Visit them online at www.sydneycroft.com
Lisa
Enchanting Reviews
June 2008
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