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Degrees of Acceptance (Prestian Series, #2) by Via Mari – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This is one amazing series! After loving book 1 I was really looking forward to starting this one and I wasn’t disappointed at all. Everything I loved about book 1, the writing, the plot and the characters – I loved again with this book. The author has an amazing talent at dragging you into her stories straight away and not letting you out until the very end.
As Chase and Katarina’s story continues we get to see more into their relationship both professionally and personally. We see Katarina discover the father she never knew and danger surround Chase as he tried to protect those nearest to him. With danger lurking around every corner I couldn’t turn the pages quick enough to see what was going to happen next. The suspense and action that they author created was amazing and kept me on the edge of my seat.
I am eagerly anticipating the next book in the series – I cannot wait to read it and get more of these characters!

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Degrees of Acceptance (Prestian Series, #2) by Via Mari – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Degrees of Acceptance by Via Mari a four-star read that will turn your head. This is the second book in A Prestian Series and I would recommend you read the series in order as they give the whole story and you won’t want to miss a detail and it does continue the story. This is such a story of discovery and identity, it does touch on trigger subjects so don’t read if you don’t like that sort of thing. Kate was a great character overall, but I don’t know at times I did find her a little off at parts, and then she came into her own again, so I ended up loving her again. If you want passion, mystery, suspense, drama and humour as well then this is a series for you.

Review by @saraoxo

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Degrees of Acceptance (The Prestian Series Book 2) by Via Mari- Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Degrees of Acceptance The Prestian Series Book 2 by Via Mari

Four Stars

This story had so much packed into it. I found the story line to be very interesting. Chase is my normal type of guy. Controlling and hot. He cares for his woman a little too much but not everyone is perfect. Katrina was stubborn and independent. I liked the way she stood up for herself. Even though she gave into most of Chases demands. She didn’t let him steamroll her either. She fought for the thinks she wanted. The author presented us with a good power couple. This story was so thrilling and action filled. When your life is in danger 24/7 you rake pleasure in everything. I wanted to see more of Katrina in action putting herself out there to help her man. There were some major hot moments and the author nailed those. Lol! This is the type of book I read to make my dream guy. I won’t lie there were some parts that could’ve been better but overall I really liked this book. I will be reading book 3.
Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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Degrees of Acceptance, Prestian Series Book 2 by Via Mari – Review by Krystal Gregory

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Degrees of Acceptance, Book 2 in the Prestian Series by Via Mari
4 out of 5 Stars

This is a direct continuation from the first book. Please stop what you are doing and go buy the first book Degrees of Innocence, to get the full breadth and depth of this book. Katarina learns the identity of her father, which throws her for a major loop. He isn’t what she had imagined. Chase, her super alpha male counterpart (swoon) is just as domineering and will go to the ends of the earth to keep her safe, and Katie is trying to come to terms with that.

This book has some extreme emotional hot spots. If you are tendered hearted or do not like to read about situations that involve manipulated sexual scenes, then this may not be for you, but I loved this book. I am not a fan of a first person view point, but for this series, I can easily let that go for this story. I cannot wait for the next book.

 

Reviewed by @kgregory

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Degrees of Acceptance (A Prestian Series Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Acceptance (A Prestian Series Book 2) by Via Mari

5 Stars

Oh my goodness I just love this series, I couldn’t wait to dig into this after finishing book 1 and now Im feeling the same about book 3.

This continues Katarina and Chases story and I am just so in love with these two people, the way they communicate and how their story just keeps building, it is awesome. I love the email interaction between them and their texting while in the same room…

Alot going on in this story and Katarina is trying with all she has to come to grips with everything in Chases life and then along comes her father and I was shocked by all that is him.

Chase is all alpha and everything that comes with that, Katarina is strong and sassy and I love the way this author has built this whole series so far. Her writing is flawless and just flows so that before you know it you are at the end and not ready for it to be over but then you remember..You have book 3 waiting for you, I can’t wait!.

This is my 2nd book by this author and she has a new forever fan…Don’t try to pick this book up without ready the first one, you really need the whole story and believe me when I say you will not be sorry.

The title of this book is completely spot on…

I Loved It!!!

Review by @debikircher

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Degrees of Acceptance by Via Mari – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Acceptance was a great 5 star read and book 2 in the Prestian series.
I really suggest that you read the first book just so that you know the history on these two, I think that it would really help.

Katarina and Chase are continuing with their relationship and I loved it. Chase is very concerned about Katarina’s safety due to so many things that are going on. When Katarina finds out who her father is that adds more to the story as well.

I really liked Chase and how protective he was with not only Katarina but with the extended friends and family as well. He was a very detailed man and planned for everything. At times I did feel like he was a little too much but I know it was out of love for Kate.

There is so much going on and they have several sexy moments that are hot. They can’t get enuff of each other. There are some twists and turns that threw me, along with mystery, hot sex, danger, and so much more. Once I started I couldn’t stop until I was done. All of the secondary characters were great. I had an idea of how I wanted to see it end but I didn’t expect what really happened. I can’t wait until the next book to see where all of this goes from here. If your looking for a great series, I highly suggest this one. This series is on my top reads for 2018 list.

Reviewed by @mab54615

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Degrees of Acceptance (Prestian Series Book #2) by Via Mari – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Degrees of Acceptance is the second book in the Prestian series by Via Mari. It is an erotic romantic suspense- full of emotion, mystery, action, danger, secrets, hidden agendas, humour, and more. I really liked the first book and was really looking forward to the rest of the series. I did have some high expectations for this book and am happy to say that it was just as good as the first, if not a little better. This book should be read as part of the series as this story is a continuation from book one, so I strongly advise you to read the first book before starting off on this one.
As we discovered in book #1, Katarina Meilers (Kate) is a design consultant who was hired to help design a new state of the art medical facility for the Prestian Corporation. As part of the planning process the whole team had been flown to Aruba for a week-long brainstorming and design conference. Kate arrived a few days early in order to get things set up for the week ahead. Then a stressful situation introduces her to a very sexy and charming man, she later discovers is the billionaire owner of Prestian Corporation- the very company who had hired her for the project. Things soon get complicated when things heat up between them and then take on a sinister turn when Kate is targeted by a stalker with an agenda. All the while Chase does everything he can to keep her safe.
So, after everything they’d been through, this book picks up the story after the hair-raising events of the previous book. Chase and Kate explore their new relationship and all that it entails, and things get interesting, not just in the bedroom. Kate meets the father she never knew and discovers that he brings another layer of complications. As their three worlds collide, danger follows and once again Chase does everything he can to keep her and her loved ones safe.
This was a really great story that easily pulled me in and kept me engrossed the whole way through. I love the electrifying chemistry between Kate and Chase, their connection was intense. As with the last book, Ms. Mari built the tension beautifully. She turned up the dial on the suspense to “high”- keeping me on the edge of my seat, guessing what would happen next.
Some of the minor issues that I had with the first book have been rectified in this instalment. Although, at times the language still seems a bit ‘formal’ and a little ‘old fashioned’. But again, the story was engrossing enough that this didn’t detract too much from the overall storyline, or from my enjoyment of the book.
There were a few unexpected developments and twists which kept thing quite interesting and had me clamouring to know how it all works out. Bring on the next book!

Thank you, Ms. Mari!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Degrees of Acceptance (Prestian Series Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Acceptance is book two in the Prestian Series, and even better than the first. Mari has this writing style, a way to create characters that you want to be or know, and a storyline that simply just draws you in. The attention in this book is just another way I am so drawn into this series, this world, and this author. The book takes off right where book one left off and let me tell ya, you will be wanting to read book three as soon as you read the end. ANOTHER FIVE STAR from this author that I could not put down, simply an amazing book!
Katarina is about to embark on a journey to meet the man that is her father, she throws caution into the wind and wanting to get to know a man she never had the chance to meet growing up all while still trying to deal with the journey of her journey with Chase and herself. Chase wants her and those that she loves to be safe, from her father’s world and even his own. Katarina now must come to terms and learn to handle the world of which her father and Chase are a part of and see the power they both have!

Review by @heidiew1977
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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series Book One) by Via Mari – Review By Heidi Eich Woodring

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari is the first book in the Prestian Series and a read that I was really able to lose myself in. Via Mari was able to give readers a book with pleasure, intrigue, erotic encounters, and such suspense you are drawn in from page one. This was the first book by this author and I can say it sure won’t be my last. The characters are strong and very easy to get attached to, the writing OUT OF THIS WORLD, and a story line that is very believable. I know that now I can not wait to read the rest in this series and get more from Chase and Katarina and see what wonderfulness Mari has in store in this series!
Katarina, is haunted by her past and also the past of her own mother. She hides behind her career and doesn’t mind having a life outside of that until she meets Chase Prestian, one of the most powerful men in the world. Chase knows he wants her, and will not give up until he does. When these two crash into together a new world of money, jeopardy, and a ride into some of the most sexual desires one could long for. This journey helps Katarina overcome so much from her past, his past, and the control of a man that she has given herself to.

This 5 star book and author quickly have become a favorite and I can’t wait to read more and more! I highly recommend this book to people who love Erotica, suspense, and a good book to get lost in!

Review by @heidiew1977
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Degrees of Acceptance (A Prestian Series) By Via Mari – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Acceptance (A Prestian Series Book 2)
By: Via Mari
5 out of 5 stars

The story Degrees of Acceptance (A Prestian Series Book 2) by Via Mari is a contemporary romance book. It is a story that hooked me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had finished the last page. It is the second story in a series and I would highly suggest that book one be read before this one in order to understand some of the events and information that is given in this one. It is wonderful to continue to read about the story of Katarina Meilers and Chase Prestian. These two have a chemistry that can’t be denied. Their attraction and desire for each other only grow. There is a passion between them that is red hot and steamy scenes are a part of this story. Be prepared for the temperature in the room to rise. Katarina also finds out more about her father in this story. She is curious and decides to meet with him. She also has the worry and fear that comes along with the extra security that Chase has assigned to her because of threats that arise. Chase is the ultimate alpha male. He can be controlling and bossy. He also would do anything that is needed in order to keep Katarina safe, something that she is learning more about. This story has suspense and at times had me wondering what was going to happen next and how it all would work out. There are page-turning moments. This is a wonderfully written story that I would highly recommend reading.

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Degrees of Innocence Prestian Series Book One by Via Mari – Review by Robin Rankin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari is the first book in the Prestian series. I was expecting a hot and steamy story and I wasn’t disappointed at all.

Katarina and Chase have a great story about how they first meet. Who knew that one small moment would have such a big impact.

Chase is a thousand percent alpha but doesn’t come across as a jerk when he slipped into the alphabets. There were a few things he did that I might have to suggest to the hunny.

Katarina makes me a little sad but also managed to make me mad. I don’t understand why there is such a lack of communication at times. This book is just the beginning of the series and must be read before the others. The next books are already on my to be read list. Can’t wait to see what happens next!

Review by @rlrankin

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari
Five Stars

Degrees of Innocence is the first book in A Prestian Series book by Via Mari. This is the first book I have read by Ms. Mari, but definitely won’t be the last. This book had me hook from the very first page, and I couldn’t put it down until I read the last page. This contemporary romance was full of steamy love scenes and a bit of a mystery.
Katarina is a strong female lead, that is a bit of a workaholic. Chase is a sexy millionaire and when they meet on a tropical island the chemistry is instantaneous. However the problems begin when they find out Katarina works for Chase. This is a fun read with the witty dialogue. I can’t wait to read the next installment in this series.

Reviewed by @sunbarn

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1) by Via Mari – Review by Krystal Gregory

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence, Book 1 in the Prestian Series by Via Mari
4 out of 5 Stars

I love finding new authors. I love when that author as a series just ready for my fingers to dig into. This book starts with a bang and is super hot. It is very fast paced and you can easily get lost within the pages and context of this book. Having said that I wa flipping between 4 and 5 stars for this book and i found that I had to keep going back to reread several passages and paragraphs within the book, when i felt as though I have gotten lost and/or did not fully understand the content of what or why something was happening. For that I kept this book at 4 stars, but if you are a person who can easily keep up with the fast paced world, then this very well may easily be a 5 star read for you.

And when I say hot, I mean Hot, with a capital H. The complex plot the author has developed is an easy side-by story with the romance that sizzles and smokes within the pages of this book. Add into the mystery and danger that finds its way to our MC’s and our Main Lady Love, and you have one tantalizing story. Katarina and Chase are by far some of my most favorite characters I have ever read and the supporting characters add just enough to keep you waiting for the next book in the series.

Reviewed by @kgregory

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series Book One) by Via Mari – Review by Felicia Bates

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence
(The Prestian Series book 1)
Via Mari

Periodically I have to go for medication infusions which last a couple hours at a time so I’m constantly looking for a good book to help me escape the boredom. I stumbled across Degrees of Innocence while looking for my most recent read and I was really intrigued by the synopsis. Via Mari is a new to me author so I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book but knowing it was book one of a series I was hopeful I had found my next set of escapes for a while.
I wasn’t disappointed when I started Degrees of Innocence, I was actually a little surprised at how quickly I was drawn into the storyline and captured by the characters. This story was unique with well written twists and turns that left me on the edge of my seat but there were aspects that still left a familiar feel which I welcomed (like the usage of email communication).
I’m really impressed with how strong the storyline was written with a balance of incredibly steamy romance but substance and intrigue. I’m hooked and looking forward to carrying on more with the series.

Review by @fnbates

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Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari – Review By Michelle Austin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence was a great 5 star read and book #1 in the Prestian Series.

Katarina is getting ready to start a big project. While spending some time at the resort waiting for the meetings to start she ends up meeting a very handsome man, Chase. She spends several days with Chase and they are both equally attracted to each other. Problem is, Chase has a little secret. What will Katarina do when she finds out who Chase really is?

During the first day of planning Katarina is shocked to see Chase come walking into the room. When she discovers who he really is, things come crashing down on her. How will it ever work between them now?

Chase is determined to be with her and will make it work no matter what. As these two move forward they have some very hot and steamy scenes. These two have such great chemistry. I really liked both Chase and Katarina. I was pulled right in by their story and didn’t want to stop until I was done. This is my first read from Via Mari and I loved it, I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in the series and the author.

Reviewed by @mab54615

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1) by Via Mari – Review by Emily Walsh

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By: Via Mari
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series #1) was a okay read, with hot smut, mystery, danger, that hooked me enough to want to read more.

My first read by this author and this series; I was in shacky territory because though I like romance books, with smut, I’m not into the erotica genres. This was way out of my comfort zone, and though I liked it enough to follow the series, I’m still not all that into that hard core erotica. You might find this funny, but I find it boring.. yeah I know, I’m weird. But I this book did a great job at spacing the scenes and with the compelling complex plot, the twist and turns and the unraveling mystery, it keeps you hooked and for me, kept me engaged in the story as a whole.

As for our MC’s, well, they did have some good character development, and I did like they why they were written, but at times I felt like I was reading characters I’ve met before. Same with the dynamics between the two, don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying they were bad, just that, they were too familiar. Maybe instead of having a billionaire male MC who is the boss, and the female MC that is you know, sort of well off, but not in that rich world, and gets introduced and all. How about a more realticable character, like someone in the middle class-ish. I just feel that the power dynamics are always the same, and a little overdone.

But the true star of this story is the mystery/danger that seems to be following our female MC. The little interconnecting details, the twist, the reveal. That was the highlight for me, and is what kept me reading. Because though we get a shocker of a opening, and a event that causes our MC’s to meets, the pace gets a little slow, but looking back now, as I start to fully connect, makes sense.

Overall this book was a pretty okay read. It’s good to read outside your comfort zone sometimes, and if you’re like me and what to venture out, then I suggest giving this book a try. It has my stamp of approval and my recommendation.

Happy Reading

Review by @eawalsh

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Degrees of Innocence (A Prestian Series Book 1) By Via Mari – Review By Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1) by Via Mari – Review by Jana Teppih

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari is the first book in her Prestian series and the beginning of Katarina and Chase’s story! It is the first book I have read by the writer and I promise you, you will find me reading all the other stories in the series as well! I NEED to know how their story develops and ends …
Degrees of Innocence is the story of Katarina Meilers and Chase Prestian. Katarina is a professional design consultant and Chase is one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the world. And how do they meet, you would ask me, and … they meet when Katarina is doing a CPR on a guy who collapsed at the resort they are both at, and Chase comes and takes over when Katarina is at the end of her ‘rope’. What a way to meet! What a start on a journey into the world of opulent wealth and danger and … of sexual exploration …
I loved the way the writer told the story, the way she mixed erotica with suspense … she gave us a story that is not just some spicy steamy erotica but that also keeps us asking ‘what the heck is going on???!!!’. I loved how respectfully the writer dealt with the BDSM aspect of the story and how real the budding relationship felt! I cannot wait to tackle the next story in the series and to find out where the journey will take us!

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series) by Via Mari – Review by Dori Cousley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari is the first book in the Prestian Series. This story has romance, suspense, mystery and action. You will not be able to put Degrees of Innocence down, you will want to read and finish it in one sitting. Kate, is a strong and very independent woman. Chase, is a wealthy and very powerful man. What will Kate do with Chase pursuing her? Will she let the chemistry flow!

Via Mari has a way with her words. Her writing style flows with ease and keeps you engaged. Her writing pulls you in from the first word to the last. The characters are well developed, easy to connect with and very real. I cannot wait to see what happens next in the series.

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Degrees of Innocence ( A Prestian Series Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence (A Prestian Series Book 1) by Via Mari
This book is will take you on a suspenseful, and erotic experience. This is the first book I have read by this author and I think it was well written. Even though there are steamy erotic scenes like something from https://www.hdpornvideo.xxx/?hl=de it didn’t take away from the story, it just made it better, which I thought was awesome. This book kept me guessing and captivated. This is one of those books that I couldn’t put down once I started reading. This will definitely not be the last book I read from this author. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. I really enjoyed the authors writing style. I highly recommend this book.

Review by @elena75

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series #1) by Via Mari ~ Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Via Mari was a completely new author to me when I first picked up Degrees of Innocence. I was drawn in by the gorgeous captivating cover and didn’t even need to read the blurb to know I had to find out what was written on the pages within. I was not disappointed one bit that I had scooped this up! Bonus, is that more of the series is already available to pick up so I will be bingeing on the series right after I finish this.

Degrees of Innocence is the kick off to the steamy Prestian Series. When I say steamy, I mean steamy, so make sure that is your thing, and that you are all good with some kinky stuff too. Think Fifty-Shades of Grey. Wait though, don’t jump too much to comparisons because this has its twists too. That will lie in the suspense layers of the story. None of which was predictable and kept me on the edge of my seat.

Katarina, or Kate but really I love Katarina, is such a girl next door. She has it all together internally and smarts wise. When it comes to love and social I think she has some major growing to do. Hence the Degrees of Innocence. She has the naiveté that needs to be broken and the sexy billionaire Chase Prestian is just the man to do it. There is just a few small hitches…

I can’t wait to find out what will happen next in book two, Degrees of Acceptance! Happy Reading!

Review by @lizaileen
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Degrees of Innocence (A Prestian Series Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence (A Prestian Series Book 1) By Via Mari a good book! It is a story  with a little mystery and suspense, action and danger and humor, with a lot of hot and  steamy romance. Via’s attention to detail and her writing style find it to be an easy read  one that pulls at you and makes you fall in love with the characters. He is an alpha but  she puts him through his paces with her sassiness. The twists and turns you don’t  expect and the suspense adds that little bit more of excitement. I was so engrossed on  the story that I wasn’t sure how I found myself on the edge of my seat. I can’t wait to  see what happens in the next book!

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Heather Bahm

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Via Mari’s first book in the Prestian series is Degrees of Innocence. Being the first novel read by the author, I always look for something solid that sets up that story to be great, whether it’s the characters, the story line or the detail that is written in. In Degrees of Innocence, Via Mari captures all of that and more. This book is tastefully written to include the intriguing suspense that tugs and pulls throughout. The erotic undertones are ever present, but tame where needed and emotionally burning right where it should. The author has exceeded in sharing a story/series that is cleanly written with amazing characters, a challenging story line.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing Read

Degrees of Innocence (A Prestian Series Book 1) by Via Mari
5 stars

Well, where has this author been hiding? I really loved this book!
Katarina is working, and while out on her first night she meets a man while saving a man at the bar. Little does she know who exactly he is other than his name, Chase.
She gets thrown into his world of riches and fame, and shes not quite prepared for any of it.
Along the way she learns of her mothers past and some answers to questions she has always had.
I ended this book with more questions I need answers too so I will be diving into the next one very soon!
This is a must read!

Reviewed By @lyndseyfairley

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Degrees of Innocence (A Prestian Series Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by Lisette Gonzalez

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence (A Prestian Series Book 1)
By Via Mari
5 Stars

Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari is the first installment of the Prestian Series. Although it is a steamy romance novel, it has plenty of action and mystery to keep in suspense and on the edge of your seat. This is the story of Kate and Chase. Kate is a strong an independent with a no-holds barred attitude; she gets what she wants and knows how to get it. Chase is hot, Alpha male, but deep down, he has a soft side that Kate easily brings to the surface whenever she is around him. Their first encounter is an instant connection, with chemistry sparkling like fireworks. This story will suck you in from the very beginning through to the end. Via Mari created likable characters and wrote a seamless storyline that made reading a breeze and entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the rest of the books in this series.

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series Book #1) by Via Mari – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari a four-star read that you will want. This is the first book in the Prestian series and I can’t wait to read the rest. This will set your pulse a flutter, so be advised don’t read in public if you blush easily, it’s a story of dominance and control and filled with chemistry that will set the pages alight, I would have given it five, but the story just lacked a little but I have high hopes for the second story in the series. Katrina is a character that is full of complications and twists and has a certain quality to her that will make you fall in love with her. Chase also can be a pain at times but there is something about him that you will adore. Great read overall.

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Degrees Of Innocence (A Prestian Series, #1) by Via Mari – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees Of Innocence
A Prestian Series
Book 1
By Via Mari
☆☆☆☆☆
This is erotica story with so much more. Not for those under 18 due to content.

Katarina is a smart design consultant. But she is so much more. She has had her share of disappointments and still presses on. As nobody can do it for her. She meets Chase Prestian, but knows she needs to stay far, far away. She is drawn in by his smile and beautiful eyes, but she must stay far, far away. She has no clue who he is and why she can’t stop thinking about him. So the story begins…….

This is the first book I have read by Via Mari, and it won’t be the last. How she tells her story is clear and full of romance. Yes it is erotic! Yes her characters are loveable and unforgettable. But is that not what we want in a good romance. I loved every page of this story. I think I loved it more because it was not just sex. It is a story of one’s discovery of self worth. I will be looking for and reading more from this author.

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Degrees of Innocence (A Prestian Series Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence (A Prestian Series Book 1) by Via Mari

5 Stars

Ok not sure why I’ve never read anything by this author before now, but I will be fixing that immediately. I can not wait to start book 2 in this series and will be doing that as soon as I’m done with this review.

Chase is one of my very favorite kind of book boyfriends…Bossy, Controlling, Possessive, and most of all caring and loving. I loved loved loved how he and Katarina met. I loved the emailing part of the whole interacting with each other. Kind of reminds me of another series, and also one of my favorite parts of that.

This book had everything I love, a strong female lead that did all she could to resist the controlling alpha at every turn. The many twists and turns in this story were all placed perfectly and the last one totally came out of left field for me, never even had a thought about who was involved in that one.

There are still so many unanswered questions about these two and I can’t wait to dig in and see if I can get some answers. So looking forward to all of the next 3 books and also checking out what else this author has available.

Highly recommend starting this series, it is a well written, sitting on the edge of your seat kind of read, and I’m pretty sure there will be some kindle throwing in the future of these books.

Loved Loved Loved It!!

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series Book #1) by Via Mari – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Degrees of Innocence is the first book in the Prestian series, and debut novel by Via Mari. It is a romantic suspense that’s full of action, danger, secrets, hidden agendas, humour, and some mystery.
Katerina Meilers (Kate) is a design consultant who has has been hired to help design a new state of the art medical facility in Chicago. As part of the planning process the whole team has been flown to Aruba where they will spend the week on a brainstorming and design forum. Kate has arrived a few days ahead of time to get things set up and ready for the coming week. An unusual crisis on her first night on the island introduces her to a very sexy and charming man who she can’t stop thinking about. They end up having dinner together the next night and exploring the island. The chemistry between them is electric. She thinks there may just be a chance at finding something special with him. So, imagine her surprise to find on Monday morning as the team assembles and introductions are made, to find the man of her dreams is the billionaire owner of the Corporation that has hired her for this project. She doesn’t date colleagues, let alone her boss- ever. But what happens when dangerous situations occur that seem to target Kate specifically? Has it got something to do with chase and his ‘business’? Or is it something more sinister?
This was a really great story that easily pulled me in and kept me engrossed the whole way through. I loved the chemistry between these two, Ms. Mari built the tension beautifully. The same with the suspense- she definitely had me guessing and trying to figure out what was happening. The only thing that thought could do with a little improvement is that the sex scenes, particularly the first 75%, seemed quite awkward- like the author felt quite uncomfortable about writing them. The language used in those scenes also didn’t match the rest of the book and seemed a little old fashioned. It did improve a towards the end, so maybe the author was gaining confidence. It seemed to be a bit of a teething problem which will hopefully get better over time…. I hope that is the case for the rest of the books in the series (which are all available now).
Also, there were some points in the story where the transitions seemed a little abrupt, clipped or stilted- but again I am putting that down to the author ‘finding her feet’. The story itself is really great and I will definitely be reading the rest of this series.

Thank you, Ms. Mari!

Reviewed by @angelahayes
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