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    Flight (The Crescent Chronicles #1)
    Flight (The Crescent Chronicles #1)
    Flight (The Crescent Chronicles #1)
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    Flight (The Crescent Chronicles #1)

    By Alyssa Rose Ivy

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    Sometimes you just have to take flight.

    A summer in New Orleans is exactly what Allie needs before starting college. Accepting her dad’s invitation to work at his hotel offers an escape from her ex-boyfriend and the chance to spend the summer with her best friend. Meeting a guy is the last thing on her mind—until she sees Levi.

    Unable to resist the infuriating yet alluring Levi, Allie finds herself at the center of a supernatural society and forced to decide between following the path she has always trusted or saving a city that might just save her.

    (Mature Young Adult/New Adult)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAlyssa Rose Ivy
    Release dateAug 15, 2012
    ISBN9781476472379
    Flight (The Crescent Chronicles #1)
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    Alyssa Rose Ivy

    Alyssa Rose Ivy is the bestselling author of more than fifty novels with over one million books sold worldwide. She loves to weave stories with romance and humor, and she is best known for writing about college boys with wings. After surviving law school and earning her masters in library science, she turned back to her creative side and decided to write. Although raised in the New York area, she fell in love with the South after moving to New Orleans for college. She lives in Alabama with her two children, and she can usually be found with a cup of coffee in her hand.Series by Alyssa Rose IvyThe Chronicles- New Adult Paranormal and Fantasy Romance-The Crescent Chronicles-The Empire Chronicles-The Dire Wolves Chronicles-The Allure Chronicles-The Forged Chronicles-The Grizzly Brothers Chronicles-The Pteron Chronicles-The Heart Chronicles-The Triton ChroniclesOther Paranormal/Fantasy/Dystopian Romance- Full Moons- The Corded Saga- Willow Harbor- Vampire Emails- Lunar Academy-Ghostly ShadowsYA Fantasy Romance-The Afterglow TrilogyNA/Mature YA Science Fiction Romance-Half LightContemporary Romance/ Romantic Comedy-The Hazards Series-Clayton Falls-The Mixology Series-Life After FallingVisit me on the web at:http://www.alyssaroseivy.comwww.facebook.com/AlyssaRoseIvytwitter.com/AlyssaRoseIvyhttps://www.instagram.com/alyssaroseivy/Sign up for my new release newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ktlSj

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    • 5/5
      brilliant story line and a fantastic emotional journey that left me breathless
    • 5/5
      What an excellent, exciting book. I enjoyed it all. This was an Audible book and the narrator was awful. There was just something about the way she talked. It drove me nuts.
    • 4/5
      Cool story.. With cool characters.. I liked it so much
    • 3/5
      Writing is very stilted. Decent enough plot.
    • 5/5
      Stories like these are like a diamond in a ruff. Beautifully detailed and wonderfully written, I fell for this book fast. Now, let me say this is also a story that can go either way. You either love it or hate it. Why the love/hate relationship? Well for one the things the characters says or does is like,"WTH?" Sometimes all you can think is why? For me, I'm able to push those parts aside and still be able to concentrate on the plot of the story, letting myself immerse into it. I had no problem believing the characters actions so for me, I love it. Though some of Allie actions I would have done myself...just saying...The love interest is one of those trap relationships where the guy likes the girl more than the girl does. Know what I mean? She gets lied to, tricked or just fooled into something that really wasn't what she thought it was. I loved how this part of their relationship is so tense. The author builds up great emotion to action-packed scenes. As the reader, it's fun to learn the "inside" of the secret along with Allie. Getting front row seats to see her relationship grow then fall into a whole new world is awesome.Flight is an intensely thrilling story that I want more of. It brought an amazing world that is hidden in he crevice of New Orleans to life. Flight is an extraordinary epic story that impresses the reader. Original and tasteful, Flight is terrific!
    • 5/5
      First I want to say I loved this book. When I first started reading it I was a little skeptical. I thought it was going to be a repeat of everything else out there but this book is different. It is a unique take on the paranormal world. I like how the author doesn't plunge you straight into the plot of the story, she teases you until the right moment. You don't really know what could be going on , ala paranormal, but you know something big is coming. When I read the book and found out what was going on, I was surprised. I know I shouldn't have been. Hello the book is called Flight (that is the only hint I will give) and it takes place in New Orleans the mecca for all things paranormal.What I liked about this book was Allie and Levi's relationship. Allie plays hard to get at first because she just got out of a relationship, but I think that she wanted Levi from the beginning. Levi was taken by Allie because he had to chase her, he never had to chase a girl before. I think for Levi he finds Allie to be a challenge and a breath of fresh air. She is different than most girls. She proves that when Levi and his friends show her a secret and she doesn't run away. Levi screws up with her. He wants to keep her and he fears she will leave at the end of summer and not come back. His fear and actions may cause him to loose her and everything he loves.You are not given an extreme amount of detail about everything in this secret world. This book basically introduces you to everything and then the next books should explain more. We do learn that Levi and his family are very influential in paranormal society. What happens with Levi and Allie will affect that. The hotel that Allie's dad own and she works plays a role in things too. It makes me wonder if her father knows what is going on. I mean how can you buy a hotel how can you not know what is inside it's walls, really?I loved reading this book and I can not wait for the next in the series. I was a little bummed how it ended because now I have to wait so long for the next installment. Don't you hate waiting? I recommend this book and warn that you may not be able to put it down till you finish it. I suggest this for age 16+.I received this book courtesy of the author and FMB Blog Tours for review.

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    • 4/5
      FLIGHT is another self published book I'm glad I read. Allie sets off with her best friend for New Orleans to work in one of her Dads hotels for the summer before she goes off to college. Little did she know she once she set foot in New Orleans she wouldn't be leaving. Allie knows what she wants to do with her life, she has plans and she doesn't think twice about following them. Allie has absolutely zero plans to date anyone or look for men while in the city but Levi refuses to leave her alone and she ends up being to intrigued to stay away from him. Jess, Allie's friend didn't last very long in the story, she was definitely only thinking of herself for most of her part in it and I wouldn't be sad if she wasn't in the next story. Levi drove me nuts. I do LIKE him and his character fits in really well but I cant help but want to punch him in places that will make him stop breathing sometimes. Of course the story wouldn't be good without him in it so I am kinda hoping things change between Allie and Levi in book 2. New Orleans was a great setting for the story, for some reason I always find the Crescent city beyond fascinating and eat up every scrap of information thrown at me when reading about it. The paranormal parts of the book were great. I never guessed what types of paranormal's were in play until they were revealed and I had never heard of the Pterons before so I liked getting to know them. The plot was fun and flowed at a great pace and I enjoyed the action scenes. There was a great amount of suspense and mystery throughout the entire story.I really enjoyed FLIGHT and I'm excited to see what comes next. Hopefully I will have a chance to snag a review copy of FOCUS before its released in January of 2013 so I don't have to wait that long.
    • 5/5
      Allie and her best friend Jess are spending their summer in New Orleans at her father's newly acquired hotel before they start their freshman year in college. Allie has everything planned out. She's attending Princeton in the fall, she has broken up with her boyfriend and sworn off guys, and she's ready for her summer adventure in New Orleans. The only thing she didn't plan on was Levi Laurent. Oh he's definitely hot, and he most definitely knows it. He's used to girls falling at his feet and Allie is determined that she isn't going to be one of them, which intrigues him all the more. Levi Laurent doesn't give up easily when he wants something, and he has decided he wants Allie. Whether she wants to admit it or not, she wants Levi to. When she admits to him that she is looking for an adventure, he decides to give her one, and it is definitely one that she will never forget. As Allie spends more time with Levi, and his friends Jasper, Owen and Hailey, she finds out that there is a lot more to them than meets the eye, something supernatural even. She finds herself more attracted to Levi and his world, and to the city itself, that is until Levi does something that she finds herself unable to forgive, and unable to undo. Thrust into the midst of a world that she didn't ask to be a part of, everything about Allie's life, her future, her plans, her family, her world, is about to change, whether Allie likes it or not. I really enjoyed this book. It's a fresh and unique take on the paranormal, which is both entertaining and exciting. I enjoyed the pace of the book and the story and characters are really well written. Levi is really, really hot, and you couldn't help but be drawn to him. He's really romantic also. He messes up pretty bad, but he does love Allie. I liked Allie's character, and I really liked Hailey also. The romance is hot, and there are also some pretty intense and dangerous moments. This is the first book that I have read by Alyssa Rose Ivy and I found it to be not only creative, but also captivating. I read it in one sitting, dying to see what was happening next. I am on the edge of my seat anxiously awaiting the next book in the series, Focus, which is expected to release in January of 2013. If you love paranormal romance that includes some action, adventure, danger, and a unique supernatural twist, this is one book you will want to check out.
    • 3/5
      Truth time: When I first started this book, I thought I was going to be let down by the plot. Maybe it was just a little slow for my taste but then within a few tap on my Kindle, it got much better (okay, I’ll admit it. It was when Levi started to make more appearances that I started reading a little faster.)I really had no idea where this was going at first but I am sure threw me for a loop when the plot started to unravel. Once Allie discovers what Levi is, you start to really learn more about him and his friends. It brought more spice to the plot and let you connect a little more with the characters (instead of them just being so mysterious.) Relationships start to form and action starts to build up and it kept me entertained until the end.The first book left me wishing the second book was already loaded into my Kindle so that I could continue the saga. I guess I will just have to wait until January of 2013 to see how everything comes together.~BookWhisperer Reviewer MC~

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    Flight (The Crescent Chronicles #1) - Alyssa Rose Ivy

    Flight

    By Alyssa Rose Ivy

    Copyright © 2012 Alyssa Rose Ivy

    Smashwords Edition, License Notes

    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return it to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thanks you for respecting the hard work of this author.

    Cover Design: Phatpuppyart.com

    Editing: Stephanie T. Lott A.K.A. Bibliophile

    Proofreading: Kris Kendall

    To Kristen, the co-pilot on all of my YA adventures.

    Acknowledgements

    This book would not have been possible without the support of my family. Thank you especially to Grant for your constant encouragement and faith in my writing. Thanks to Jennifer Snyder for your feedback, friendship, and for making this journey of writing books even more enjoyable. Thanks to Christina Ahn Hickey for the helpful early feedback. Last but certainly not least, a huge thank you to all of my readers for giving me the opportunity to share my stories with you.

    Preface

    Closing my eyes, I tried to block it all out. Convinced I was about to die, I was only partly aware of his arms around me.

    You said you wanted an adventure, he said quietly, teasingly, as he tightened his hold.

    My stomach dropped out as an intense and complete feeling of weightlessness engulfed me. The wind stung my face as memories flooded my mind. I thought of my parents, of all the things I wanted to tell them but never did, my friends from home, and the experiences I longed for. Quickly my thoughts changed to more recent memories, to Levi.

    Open your eyes, he whispered, somehow knowing my eyes were clenched shut.

    Against my better judgment, I listened. The scream died in my throat as we hurtled toward the water that had seemed so beautiful from the roof above.

    Chapter One

    I’d sworn off men, or really boys, because those were the only type of males I tended to attract. The numbers on the pump moved painfully slow as I reminded myself of the decision. Tying my hair up in a knot on the top of my head, I struggled to save my neck from the heat created by my long brown hair. Even a ponytail wasn’t enough for the Mississippi heat. I had heard all about the hot summers of the south, but I didn’t expect the temperatures to be quite so scorching in June. I was terrified to think about what August would feel like.

    Finally finished with the gas, I got back in the car to wait impatiently for my best friend Jess. We were only a few hours away from New Orleans, but after two days of driving, every minute was torture. I started the engine and turned the AC on high before leaning back into the comfortable seat. The new car smell still permeated my Land Rover, an over the top high school graduation gift from my father. I loved it and appreciated the gift but wished my dad had checked with me before special ordering it in what he believed was my favorite color—lavender. I didn’t have the heart to tell him that purple had stopped being my favorite when I was five.

    After a few minutes, Jess slid into the passenger seat. Want some chips or soda? she asked while smoothing out her blond hair, putting a few strands back in place behind her ear. The effort was wasted. Her hair was still messy and matched the flushed expression she wore.

    Please tell me you didn’t make out with someone to get free chips. I rolled my eyes hoping she would surprise me just this once by not having done it. We had been best friends since the sixth grade, and she had been boy crazy the whole time I’d known her.

    I didn’t make out with him for the chips; I did it because he was hot.

    Stifling a laugh, I pulled back out onto the road toward I-59. Sure.

    We’re only young once. Don’t be so uptight. Jess snapped her gum loudly.

    Hey, it’s fine, but don’t come complaining to me when you get some weird communicable disease from one of the random guys you hook up with.

    Allie, I love you, but you have to relax. Promise me you’ll at least try to have fun this summer. She sighed dramatically.

    I’ll try, I said with exaggerated frustration. I planned to have a great summer, just one that didn’t involve guys.

    That’s not good enough. You’re not going to let Toby ruin the entire summer are you? So you dated a jerk, who cares, forget about him.

    I’m not going to let Toby ruin anything. I’m the one who dumped him, remember? Thinking about Toby threatened to put me in a worse mood. He had only been the latest in a string of disappointing dating experiences. First there was Steve, we broke up when I found him cheating on me—with my best guy friend. After that was Matthew, who took commitment phobia to a whole new level when he actually set a cap on how often I could text message him. With Toby it wasn’t anything dramatic, the romance just didn’t live up to my expectations. Somehow, his declarations of how great of a power couple we would make didn’t cut it. As relieved as I was about avoiding him all summer, I still had to deal with him at Princeton in the fall.

    So does that mean you’re ready to move on? Jess asked excitedly.

    No. I told you, I’ve sworn off men.

    Sweetheart, you do realize that men have many valuable roles other than boyfriends, right? Instead, how about you swear off boyfriends and just have fun?

    I don’t care what you do with guys, but I am never going to be the girl that just hooks up, okay?

    We’ll see about that.

    Wanting to avoid a fight, I decided to ignore her last comment. Sometimes it was easier to let her think she won.

    When I didn’t answer, she decided to continue. Maybe getting away from high school boys will help.

    Maybe, I mumbled under my breath.

    She appeared not to hear me and changed the subject. It was so cool of your dad to let us come down and hang out at the hotel all summer!

    You mean it was cool of him to give us jobs, right? I tried to keep a straight face, but really, I wasn’t surprised by her choice of words. When Dad called to ask if I wanted to work at a hotel he had recently purchased in New Orleans, I agreed only if Jess could come with me. She wouldn’t be much use as a coworker but she did have the ability to make any situation fun. I was counting on her working her magic.

    ***

    The Crescent City Hotel looked exactly as I expected; a historic building complete with wrought iron balconies and the dangling ferns that were in every picture I had seen of the French Quarter. Following along with the GPS, I turned onto Royal Street and pulled up front to the valet, not sure where I was supposed to park. Before I could worry for long, my dad knocked on the window.

    He opened the door once I unlocked it, taking my hand to help me out. Hey sweetie, how was the trip? He pulled me into a hug as soon as my feet hit the pavement. If you didn’t know any better you’d think we had a normal father-daughter relationship.

    It was fine, we made great time.

    Hi Mr. Davis! Jess yelled as she ran around the car.

    Hi Jessica, I’m so glad you were able to come down with my Allie.

    Of course! Thanks again for the job!

    It’s my pleasure; I hope you girls have a nice time. He caught my eye over Jess’s head. Even as little as he knew Jess, he was under no misconceptions about her work ethic.

    Dad glanced behind him, lifting a finger and a bellhop a little older than us started unloading bags from the back of the car. Before he had finished moving our bags to the cart, Jess was already chatting him up. With my dad watching, the poor guy was trying to stay professional.

    Let’s go Jess. I grabbed her arm and led her inside. Dad had already gone ahead.

    The lobby felt huge, much larger than it looked from the outside. All the money my dad had poured into the updates showed. Large travertine tiles covered the floor and dark wainscoting framed the room, while a beautiful chandelier with dangling crystals helped light the space. The etched glass in the sidewall that bore the name of the hotel typified the way he had modernized the hotel without losing all its historical character. I especially loved the solid mahogany bar. I’d like to say my dad had an eye for design, but I’m sure he had nothing to do with the selections. The fact that he was even at the hotel was surprising. He usually oversaw his properties from afar.

    Looking up from the bar, I locked eyes with an incredibly hot guy. At over six feet tall with brown hair and wearing a tight shirt that barely concealed his muscular arms and chest, it would have been impossible not to notice him. He smiled at me and I found myself smiling back before I snapped myself out of it. Ignoring the invitation in his smile I quickly looked away. You swore off men, I reminded myself.

    Do you girls want to see your room or get some lunch first? my dad asked, relieving me of my thoughts about the guy.

    See our room, I answered quickly. Is that okay, Jess?

    Yeah, sure, she said distantly. I didn’t bother looking, assuming she had found the same distraction.

    My dad laughed as he led us to the elevators. I put you girls in a suite on the top floor.

    The elevator reached our floor and we walked toward our room. It came as no surprise, but our suite was luxurious. Jess and I each had our own room with a bathroom and we shared a large common living space complete with a kitchenette. Two French doors in the main living area opened out onto a balcony overlooking the street below.

    Wow Dad, you really didn’t need to give us this suite for the whole summer.

    Of course I did. I’m your father. Now, why don’t you girls get yourself settled and meet me in the courtyard for lunch in about a half hour?

    Sounds great, I answered.

    As soon as the door clicked Jess gave me a knowing smile. So, uh, I thought you were swearing off guys.

    I am, I said defensively. Damn, she must have caught me eyeing him.

    Don’t try to deny it. I saw you checking out that guy and he was checking you out too by the way. Totally hot, but I’ll let you have him, his other friends were cute too.

    Don’t even start. My response was automatic but inside I was surprised I hadn’t even noticed his friends.

    Oh, come on, promise me that if he’s still there you’ll go talk to him, Jess pushed.

    No way.

    Why not? she asked.

    Because I’m not interested, end of story.

    Oh no, you aren’t getting off that easily.

    Thankfully, I was saved from further argument by a knock. The bellboy from outside had arrived with our bags. He unloaded them two at a time, leaving them just inside the door.

    Do you girls need anything else? Without my dad’s presence he seemed much more interested in talking.

    I think we’re all set for now, but we might need something later. Jess had turned on the charm.

    Oh yeah? Maybe I should give you my number then. I’m Billy by the way.

    I tuned out their conversation, grabbing one of my bags to move it into my bedroom. Shaking my head, I laughed. I had to admit the bellboy was cute; he had the blond surfer boy look going for him, but leave it to Jess to get a phone number a few minutes after arriving in a city.

    I heard the door click closed moments before Jess bounded into my room.

    Oh my god, this is going to be an awesome summer. She sprawled out on my bed.

    Hey Jess?

    Yeah?

    Don’t ever change, okay? I laughed.

    Are you making fun of me? She sat up indignantly.

    Not at all. I just know I’m going to miss you this year.

    Aww, I’ll miss you too. But we’ll only be a train ride apart. She was going to her dream school, NYU.

    I know.

    And you could have gone to school in the city. You’re the one who wanted to head to Jersey.

    Yeah, because Princeton is really settling, huh?

    It is when you are only going there because your parents want you to.

    I brushed it off, unwilling to let her know how much the jab hurt. Let’s go meet my dad; I’m starving. I headed to the door before Jess could argue. I’d never told her how I’d actually wanted to go somewhere more urban for school. Either she was more perceptive than I thought, or I was more transparent.

    My eyes drifted to the bar as we walked through the lobby to the restaurant. I sighed with relief, but couldn’t help but feel some disappointment as I noticed the now empty bar area.

    I guess you’re off the hook for now, but next time you won’t be so lucky, Jess said as she noticed the expression on my face.

    I didn’t even answer.

    Chapter Two

    As soon as we walked into the courtyard, Dad waved us over to a table. The umbrella beckoned, as I already felt myself sweating from the thick humid heat. Jess linked her arm with mine as we headed over to the table.

    Get much unpacking done? Dad asked as soon as we were all seated.

    I did, not so much Jess.

    Were you too distracted Jessica? Dad asked with a wry smile.

    What do you mean?

    I’m not that old you know. You think I didn’t notice the way you and that young man were looking at each other? I happen to know he took your bags upstairs.

    Jess’s cheeks took on an uncharacteristic blush. Oh, yeah. Billy seems pretty cool.

    Thought so. Just be careful, he’s quite a few years older than you are.

    Dad, stop.

    Her father isn’t here; I have to at least try to provide some semblance of parental authority. He leaned back in his chair.

    Because you know so much about parental authority…? I trailed off. Dad’s glare told me I was about to cross a line.

    Speaking of parents, Allie, I had a little chat with the father of a friend of yours. I didn’t like the expression he wore. Something bad was coming.

    You actually know some of my friend’s parents? Cranky from the drive I wasn’t holding back.

    Yes, Tyler Henderson told me something interesting. He searched my face.

    And what did Mr. Henderson have to say? I groaned. Toby must have gone crying to his dad.

    He told me you and Toby were experiencing some sort of misunderstanding.

    A misunderstanding?

    Yes. I let him know that I thought the two of you were old enough to work out your problems yourself. Dad smiled.

    I can’t believe his dad called you. But be honest, did you even know Toby and I were dating?

    Hey, give credit where credit is due. I know more about your life than you think.

    You’ve seen me twice in the last year. You barely ever come home to visit anymore. I tried not to let it get to me too much, but he’d always made it clear that Westchester, even with me there, was the last place he wanted to be.

    True, but we video chat once a week, I thought you liked that.

    Jess laughed. You Skype Mr. Davis?

    "First, Allie accuses me of not knowing anything about her life, now

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