Nadia was a russian spy who mission was to kill Cade. However, she fell for him so instead of following orders she saved him.
Fast forward 5 years later and they meet again on an island. The attraction between them is so strong but is it strong enough to withstand the secrets of thier pasts.
Moonlit Mirage is the first book in Amy McKinley’s Moonlit Destination series. It ties in with her Gray Ghost series, with a few background characters from the familiar team, but is shorter and contains less action. The focus is on romance and character development, in a book that can easily be read in one sitting. Cade was the reason Nadia defected. The target she couldn’t leave to die. Nadia was Cade’s angel. The face he could never forget after she saved his life and disappeared. When chance brings them together years later, on a beautiful island that both have come to as an escape, neither can resist the chance to get to know each other properly. But Nadia’s past threatens to catch up with her, as she struggles to keep secrets from Cade. This is a captivating book. All through I was desperate to find out why Nadia had saved Cade, and why he was targeted in the first place. Although short, there were plenty of interesting details like Nadia’s efforts to increase the time she could hold her breath underwater, which added depth to the story. For me, this is a four-star read. I’d recommend it to fans of the Gray Ghost series, and if you haven’t read the series yet this would be a great way to get a taste of McKinley’s writing style.
Moonlit Mirage – A Cook Islands Romance was a great 5 star read and part of the Moonlit Destination series.
I was pulled in right from the beginning with Cade’s accident and being saved by a woman he considered his Angel. She stayed with him under water until help came making sure he had air, then she vanished. Nadia took a big risk helping Cade.
We jump ahead a few years and Cade and Nadia come face to face again. Cade recognizes Nadia from the accident, he is immediately drawn to her. They both feel the attraction and decide to go with it. Nadia is taking a big risk but she’s willing to chance it.
What will happen if Cade discovers her secret?
Overall I really enjoyed this book. You get suspense, excitement, romance and so much more. Amy pulls you in with her writing, you feel like you’re right there with the characters. This can be read as a stand alone. I’m looking forward to reading more from this series. 1-click and get started today.
Amy McKinley is becoming one of my go-to stand out authors! She continues to create reads that captivate you and bring you along on her characters journeys. While this is a quick read it doesn’t lack in anything its full to the brim with romance, steaminess, suspense & action! This is a fast-paced read that flows effortlessly and is well developed with amazing characters and a storyline that draws you in from the very beginning. I can’t wait to read more from this series and this author!
Moonlit Mirage is a novel in the Moonlit Destination series by Amy McKinley. This is my first novel by this author.
Nadia helps Cade escape from his car when he is driven off the road. After she slips away and Cade still wants to find her years later.
When they meet again years later, they are drawn to each other.
But Nadia has a secret that could tear their relationship apart.
Even though I haven’t read other books by this author, which build up to this book, I really enjoyed it. It was such an amazing read and I am glad I gave it a chance.
Moonlight Mirage: A Cook Island Romance a five-star dream of a read. I was so excited to see this author had a new series as I had been a huge fan of the Grey Ghost series, and I loved this one. It has the same fast pace, a story that doesn’t let up until the absolute last page, the characters that will keep you on your toes and will make you fall so deep in love with them. Nadia is such a complex character, she has secrets and knows will ruin her happiness, but sometimes you need to risk it. Cade he just made me smile with his fearlessness and determination. Do not miss this story, even if you haven’t read anything by this author again give it a go as you will love it.
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance is part of the Moonlit Destination Series by Amy McKinley. Amy McKinley out did herself once again. This is a short story that has romance and suspense around every turn of the page. This story is about Cade and Nadia. Their story is complicated by their past. Will Nadia overcome her past and not let it destroy her future? Will Cade be able to be Nadia? You will have to read this story to find out what happens.
Moonlit Mirage was a short quick read. I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into reading this. This book was a rockin rollercoaster of events. I thought the book was well written. Very well written actually. Sometimes I feel an author tries to hard to fit so much into such a short book but this was not the story here. This book had so much suspense and I just kept scrolling to see what was going to happen next. I really enjoyed reading about Nadia and Cade. This book was a great read!
As a fan of Amy McKinley’s ‘Gray Ghost’ series I was looking forward to this first book in her new ‘Moonlit Destination’ series and this novel definitely did not disappoint. A fairly short book at only 80 pages it is packed full of action and has a great storyline. Nadia Bennett has Cade Malone under surveillance when she acts against her orders and rescues him when he has a car accident. They both share a once in a lifetime connection but although the chemistry between the two is instant and reciprocated due to the reasons why Nadia was there at the time, saving him will have to do and she has to walk away. However Cade never forgets the ‘underwater angel’ who saved him all those years ago and so when a chance encounter under the moonlight brings the couple together again he is determined not to let her get away this time. Nadia also recognises their chemistry and can not walk away again and so risks everything to be with him, unfortunately a dark secret from her past could destroy their relationship. This novel had me gripped from page one and I could not put it down, full of adventure, excitement, suspense, past secrets and romance it is a fast paced read, all with the breathtaking Cook Islands as it’s backdrop. The author takes you on an emotional rollercoaster but thankfully it does have a happy ever after ending. For readers of the ‘Gray Ghost’ novels there is a crossover between the books however you do not need to have read them to enjoy this book. I look forward to reading further books in this series by Amy McKinley.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2020-02-19 14:24:222020-02-19 15:19:41Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) Starting off by saving the life of a man named Cade after his car is run of a bridge, Nadia’s life changed, it was no accident she happened to be in the right place at the right time. Five years later. Nadia and Cade cross paths again, only this time she doesn’t disappear into the night. Although a short read it’s packed with suspense, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story and am glad I have found a fab new author to follow. Great read five stars.
Oh my god I absolutely LOVED this book!! Amy McKinley is one of my favourite authors so I was really excited to read this from her and it was everything I would expect from one of her novels! It may have only been a short read but it was jam packed full of story! The action started out straight away for Cade and Nadia – the main characters and I fell in love with them both straight away! I also loved that there was a little cross over between this book and the Gray Ghost series – but even if you haven’t read those it will not matter this story is amazing as a standalone! (I wholly recommend the other series though also!) Some great twists and turns in the story meant I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through – and for a short story, as mentioned earlier, I think that the author did an amazing job of creating such an exciting read!
After a car accident forces Cade off a bridge, underwater angel Nadia saves his life. When Nadia disappears after the rescue Cade fears he won’t find her again. Moonlit Mirage is an exciting story that kept me hooked from the very start. The author packs a lot into this short story, and I absolutely loved the characters of Cade and Nadia, they have a strong connection from the very beginning. There are some unexpected twists and turns throughout which make you want to keep on reading. I would love a follow up book to explore the characters more as they both have much more to give. If you are looking for a short story to devour in one sitting , I would definitely recommend this.
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley is a quick read novella introducing Nadia and Cade. The story starts with Nadia rescuing Cade from drowning after a car accident, but she is not there by coincidence. Five years later their paths cross again by chance and the connections that they felt is rekindled but there are secrets that are bound to come to light. I read this book really quickly as I was really looking forward to finding out more of Nadia’s past. I hope that there is a follow up to this book to learn more about the characters history and how this is going to present challenges to their future. This is the first book I have read by this author but will definitely be looking at her other works.
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley. I love how so much was packed into this novella but it was still a smooth read. Characters are complex and well developed, you can’t help but feel a connection to them. I’m always in awe of this author because I love the well written storyline and characters that you keep thinking about well after you’ve finished reading. I love a book that takes me on a journey that keeps me on my toes and this one did just that. This may be a short read but it holds no punches and is one of my top reads for the year so far. Five stars all the way and highly recommended. I can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next.
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series)
by Amy McKinley
This book had me hooked from the beginning!! Even though this is a shorter read it still has everything from, romance, suspense, twists and turns, and let’s not forget the wonderful characters. When Cade was in a car accident one night and was saved by Nadia he couldn’t get her out of his head. Nadia felt the connection between them as well and she risked everything by saving him. Nadia has a secret from her past that might jeopardize a chance at a relationship these two might be able to pursue after running into each other years later. This is a must read if you want to find out what happens between these two. This author is an exceptional writer and I always look forward to reading anything and everything she puts out. I can’t wait to read the next book. I highly recommend this book.
Moonlit Mirage: A cook islands romance (Moonlit Destination series) By Amy McKinley
Wow-what a great read! Good mix of romance and suspense, While following Nadia Bennett and Cade Malone’s story, you can’t help but want to keep reading to see what’s going to happen next. Amy McKinley has a great writing style and I enjoyed reading this book and will be interested in reading the rest of this series 🙂
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance by Amy McKinley is part of the Moonlit Destination series. This is a novella and is a wonderful little read. Also, this can be enjoyed as a standalone story. Nadia Bennett and Cade Malone meet on a fateful night and don’t see each other again until… You have to read about the unbelievable attraction which brings the two together. Nadia holds a secret that could tear them apart just as they are truly beginning. I really enjoyed this quick read and like the mix of action, suspense, and romance. I always look forward to reading Amy McKinley and this did not disappoint.
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley is a romance suspense and a quick read but a good read. It is a side story from the Gray Ghost series and mentions a couple of the characters. The suspense is immediate and enticingly throws you right into a new world with characters you just love. It is sweet and uncertain as we journey along and become a part of the relationship between our MCs as they struggle with a past that could keep them apart.
I can’t wait to see what happens in this new series. . Reviewed by @jennadb
McKinley is rapidly becoming a one click author for me. This novella certainly helps seal that opinion. I always find her characters to be so well developed and the storyline to be incredibly fluid. I dive in head first and get sucked right in to an amazing story every single time. Loved this book from start to finish and cannot wait to pick it up for another read!
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley. I love Amy McKinley so when I see her name I read it. This book was no exception. It’s a slight version of the Grey Ghost books and I love those. Its about Nadia Bennett and Cade Malone. Cade is in a horrible car accident and Nadia saves him but he doesn’t get to thank her. She has become something he can’t get out of his head. Nadia risked everything by saving Cade but it was so worth it. It was the risk of a lifetime and it was all worth it even if she loses everything because of it. Cade vows to find her again and he won’t let her go next time. Read Moonlit Mirage to find out what happens. I loved this book!
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance by Amy McKinley is part of a Moonlit Destinations series. This book can be read as a stand-alone as it is a complete novella. I didn’t realise before starting this story that it had a crossover with the authors Gray Ghost series, which is a series I already love. However I soon figured it out and it made this book automatically better. This book had all the things I have come to expect from this author – intrigue, suspense, action, romance. It hooked me immediately and I couldn’t put it down once I had started. I read the entire book in one sitting. This was a great start to a new series and I can’t wait to see what is to come next.
Moonlit Mirage – A Cook Islands Romance is the first in a new Moonlit Destination series by the amazing Amy McKinley. I have become a huge fan of Amy McKinley, in particular her Gray Ghost series so did not hesitate to jump headfirst into this book. To my great delight I discovered it has a crossover to the Gray Ghost series with Hannah and Jack making an appearance. This book is a novella so doesn’t go into the great depth that a typical Amy McKinley book will take you but she still managed to write a suspenseful story that gripped me straight away and kept me glued to the very end a few hours later. I did not put this book down until the very end. The book has a very exciting start with Nadia helping Cade Malone escape from his car when he was driven off the road into a river. However Nadia slipped off as soon as she released Cade and he always wondered why she had done that. The events of that fateful night never left the 2 of them so when they met several years later they were drawn straight to each other. In typical Amy McKinley style you just know that there is so much in both of their pasts that will both put them at danger and also blow apart any relationship that they might have forged with each other and this is no different. It’s filled with excitement, danger and romance. What more could you ask for? If this novella is any indication of the series that will develop from this story then I can’t wait to see what delights Amy McKinley has in store. I, for one, will definitely be reading.
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance is the first book in the Moonlit Destinations series by Amy McKinley. It’s a superb romantic suspense- with a bit of a crossover with The Gray Ghost Series. I love Ms. McKinley’s books, so it was a no-brainer when this popped up on my feed. But having The Gray Ghost connection made this book even more intriguing for me. This is right in Ms. McKinley’s wheelhouse- romantic suspense done right. We dive right into the action from the get-go, and I was definitely all in right from the very first page. The story has action, adventure, mystery, danger, suspense, romance, intrigue, emotion, spice- with plenty of dramatic and surprising developments that kept me glued to the pages. You don’t need to have read The Gray Ghost series to fully follow and enjoy this book- but having read them I can vouch that they add a lot more ‘flavour’ to your overall reading experience of this book. Now I am really looking forward to reading the rest of this series!!!
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley
5-Stars
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley was an excellent novella. I finished this book in one sitting. Case was Nadia’s mark. She was supposed to kill him but saved him instead. Disappearing, their paths cross again years later. There is a strange connection neither can explain.
I loved Cade and Nadia. They were amazing. Nadia was so lethal. Having read many of the Gray Ghost books I understood the type of training she went through to become who she was. Cade was a hunk. I liked that he took care of himself and branched off on his own after the night of the crash. This story was excellently written with a good plot and climax. McKinley did an awesome job with characters and scenery. I highly recommend this book.
I seriously love the suspenseful romances from Amy McKinley. I fell in love with her Grey Ghost series and was super excited when I found characters and small tidbits of it in this new series, the Moonlit Destination series. I loved how this book didn’t mess around, it just took off with a big jump and never slowed down until the final few chapters that brought it all together. This book read super quickly and was one that just kept you glued to the kindle until it was done. I loved how it was sort of a simpler read than past novels. Almost as if things were just simplified and not messy. The story was focused on a few things and didn’t branch in a million directions. I was enamored with the relationship that is featured between Nadia and Cade and it kept me rooting for them to find that happily ever after all the way until the end. I am excited to see what will come next in both this series and if we will get more in fact of the Grey Ghost peeps and stories that we love. I am sure that I will be in love with them just as much as I have before.
This is a short story filled with action. These two characters met in the past made a connection then met again in the future. Not sure if they will be able to overcome their past when all the cards are laid on the table.
Each of these characters have depth to them. More than I even thought. The story flowed along smoothly and drew me in. Overall it’s a easy read with suspense mixed in. I have read the Gray Ghost Series and this easily falls in line with those.
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) By Amy McKinley 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until the last page. The book has romance and is at times suspenseful. I enjoyed reading about the characters of Nadia Bennett and Cade Malone. These two have a connection and strong feelings for each other. What does the future hold for Cade and Nadia? Will a secret from Nadia’s past destroy their chance at having a relationship? Read this book to find out. Nadia and Cade are characters that I couldn’t help but want them to find happiness. The story flows smoothly and the author writes in such a way the I feel like I am right there with the characters. Don’t miss out on reading this amazing book. I would highly recommend it.
5 Star Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley is a wonderfully written short story that is full of suspense, drama and of course romance. I was literally hooked from the first page and I found myself on the edge of my seat needing to know what was going to happen next. Cade and Nadia are amazing characters. Cade was saved one night by an “angel” he thought he’d never see again until he does. What will happen when Nadia’s past collides with her present? Will they get to have a future together? Find out what happens next in this absolute must read!
Moonlit Mirage by Amy McKinley was a really good novella! Super quick, easy read, it has the suspense, drama, slight mystery and romance that makes for a great classic. I read this book in a matter of a few hours, but it felt much longer by how I got pulled into the story and was experiencing everything that Cade and Nadia was experiencing. There was some surprising twists I didn’t expect, and it just made the story that much better. Great storyline and plot, and I loved the location chosen for the book! It doesn’t get much better when you have a great story set in the beautiful scenes of an island. This is story for all ages, and I highly recommend!
I loved this book. This is a short story that is packed full of romance and steam. This author has fast become one of my go to authors. This is a well written story that I read in one sitting. It is a fast moving story that has characters that bring the story to life. Cade is saved by an angel who he never thought he would see again until he did. Nadia has a past colides with the present and threatens their relationship. Find out if Nadia will take a chance on love and if fate will allow them a HEA. I highly recommend this must read story.
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