Seeing Black by Sidney Halston
(Book #2: Seeing Red Series)
Source: Author
Rating: 5/5 stars

Whew!! Sidney Halston wastes absolutely, positively no time firing up the awesome in Seeing Black, book two of the Seeing Red series. Jillian and Xander are officially a couple and are out to set a world record for the number of times they can shag during the “honeymoon” phase of their relationship; as well they should, it took those two long enough to get to couple status. 

Everything should be blissful and amazing for the happy couple but there is still that lingering question of Jillian’s father and what he wants from her. While Jillian is adamant she just wants to get to know the man who fathered her, Xander is far more leery and constantly cautioning Jillian to go slow and not jump into anything. Typical of Jillian, she knows far, far better than anyone else and begins to meet secretly with her father. But Jillian is certain the meetings will pay off and her totally not creepy (ppfft!) father has assured her he can help her learn to control her abilities, focus to the point that she can summon her skills when she wants them and not be a slave to their effects. All Jillian has to do is come to his home from time to time to train. Typical of Xander, he finds out about Jillian’s secret meetings and totally loses his cool in a most epic manner. Turns out, all of Xander’s icky and awful feelings were spot on and when Jillian goes missing, he is beside himself with grief and worry.

For Jillian, each and every day is the same: she wakes up slightly confused and has her favorite breakfast foods before training with her father. Though her control is getting stronger and she feels her abilities are growing, she does miss home and remembers that she must call Xander very soon. But, every time one of those errant thoughts occurs, it is morning again and her confusion and day begin again. And then one day, Paul Black is in her room when she wakes up. WTH??? Are you freaking kidding me???? Hasn’t this butthole caused enough trouble for a lifetime???? And that is all I am giving you on this topic . . . .you can thank me later 

The Bottom Line: This read is fan-freakin’-tastic and I could not have asked for a better follow-up to Seeing Red. Seeing Black hits hard from the beginning and doesn’t let up one single bit until the dramatic and epic ending. This read has it all: fiery and feisty lead characters, some awesome naughty bits (Xander makes me growl ), some really twisted backstory, an epic rescue scene and, the complete answering of all questions. Halston had me hooked from the beginning and there was no putting this read down until I was done. For lovers of light paranormal, contemporary romance, mystery and suspense and, rockin’ naughty bits, the Seeing Red series is definitely for you. WARNING: These books should be read in order. With that being said, go forth and one-click, you won’t be sorry you did :) ( )