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The Bellator Saga: The First Trilogy (Dissident, Conscience, and Sojourn) Kindle Edition

by Cecilia London (Author), Sofie Hartley (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 67 ratings
Two souls intertwined. One epic love story.

Get swept away in the passionate romance between political opposites Caroline Gerard and Jack McIntyre in the first half of The Bellator Saga.

This set contains the first three books in the series, Dissident, Conscience, and Sojourn.

Dissident
Rising Democratic star Caroline Gerard is reluctant to fall in love again after losing her husband. Can Republican playboy Jack McIntyre break through her grief and capture her heart? Told mostly in flashback and set against a chilling fascist backdrop, Dissident is a rollercoaster ride of political intrigue, passionate romance, and undying love.

Conscience
Caroline faces the biggest challenge of her life when confronted with the cruelty and sadism of her captors at The Fed. Hope fades quickly, even as she holds onto her one last bit of sanity and her unshakable belief that her husband will rescue her. But is that faith just a mirage?

Sojourn
Reeling from her experiences at The Fed, Caroline tries to forge ahead and create a new identity. But that’s hard to do with the ghosts of the past constantly whispering in her ear. She is determined to find the rebellion and move on with her life, but what will she find when she arrives there?

Includes bonus material featuring a deleted scene from Sojourn, a sneak peek at Phoenix, and a never before released love scene told in Jack’s first person point of view!

For readers 18+.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01BUNFQZY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Principatum Publishing (29 February 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Cecilia London is the pen name of a native Illinoisan currently living in San Antonio, Texas. She's filled several roles over the course of her adult life - licensed attorney, wrangler of small children, and obsessed baseball and footy fan, among others. An extroverted introvert with a serious social media addiction, she is the author of The Bellator Saga, an epic, genre-crossing romance series, and its spinoff, Songbird. You can most often find her causing trouble on Twitter or, less frequently, on Facebook.

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  • Kelli
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I have read this year. It's on a scale all on it's own. Sensational!!
    Reviewed in Australia on 19 March 2016
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    Wow. What an exceptional book. It took me a while to get into it at the start with the going back to the past and then to the present but it didn't take long for me to into the swing of the story.
    I have never read a political fictional story before, but this story is so intense. I laughed and cried throughout this book. There are some truly horrific scenes in this story as well.
    The book held me captive from beginning to end. I cant wait for the rest of the series to come through.
    I thoroughly recommend this to anyone who likes a good romance, throw in some intense darkness and a whole lot of turmoil.
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  • RBCRRBLOGGER
    5.0 out of 5 stars Politics, conspiracy, suspense, drama, violence, passion, romance and an epic love story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 March 2016
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    Reviewing on behalf of Relentless Book Chic’s Ramblings and Reviews

    Politics, conspiracy, suspense, drama, violence, passion, romance and an epic love story are all factors of this complex saga.

    Dissident- book 1.
    Caroline Gerard is a Democratic Congresswoman who is raising her two daughters alone since her husband was tragically killed in an accident.

    Left heartbroken and depressed, she doesn’t think she’ll ever be able to recover from her loss and deep grief but then she meets Jack McIntyre at a party, a man that she’d previously publically slurred on television.

    The book starts with Caroline and Jack running for their lives to get to the border and cross into Canada. They share one last kiss then separate to give Jack a better chance of getting away with the USB that the government desperately wants to get their hands on.

    We are then transported into the past when Caroline and Jack have a face to face conversation at a party. After spending most of the night talking, Caroline realises that she misjudged the type of person Jack is and actually had fun which is how their friendship begins.

    As their relationship progresses, Caroline struggles with her feelings. She feels guilty, like she’s cheating on her deceased husband and also scared as her feeling feel stronger and different for Jack than they did for Nicky.

    Once Caroline accepts that she loves Jack and accepts his love in return, she finds happiness again for the first time in years. Her daughters love Jack too so she feels a sense of peace and even though some of her friends aren’t fond of Jack in the beginning, he proves his love for Caroline and they warm to him eventually.

    The book continuously goes back and forth between the past and present and in the present; Caroline wakes up in a military hospital recovering from injuries she received from the soldiers who captured her.

    The level of political detail in this book is high and apart from understanding the basics, the more complex details were slightly confusing to me. I am British and before this saga, I had minimal knowledge of American politics but now I feel I could write an essay on it so this book was also educational.

    Concscience- book 2.
    Caroline is in a political prison and the FED are doing everything they can to get her to talk. She’s been beaten, tortured and broken both physically and mentally. All she has to get her through it are the memories of Jack and her children in her dreams on the rare occasions she’s able to sleep.
    This book also goes back and forth from the past to the present and it’s great to be reminded of the love between Caroline and Jack in the midst of all the horror that Caroline is enduring.

    In one final act of brutality, Caroline is beaten and left for dead at the hands of someone from her past. Just as it seems like the end for her, she is rescued by two unlikely heroes and that marks the end of the book.

    It’s really hard to write a review for this book without giving spoilers but the fact there’s another book in this box set suggests that Caroline survives her torture. If you’re not a fan of dark books, you may find this book disturbing and upsetting and I was surprised by the amount of pain that was inflicted on Caroline.

    Sojourn- book 3.
    The book starts with Caroline in the safe house and when she finally wakes up she meets the men who risked their lives to save hers.

    As she gets stronger, the mental anguish and grief continues as Caroline tries to come to terms with everything and everyone she’s lost and also the new version of herself she now has to live with.
    Once she’s healed, has a new identity and new look, Caroline and her new friends set out on a journey across America to get to California and hopefully reach the underground people who are fighting for the same cause, if they still exist.

    The end of the book leaves you desperately wanting more and I must commend the author for her exceptional writing style, the complexity of the plot and the details she included but also the way she makes you invest in the future of every character and want to continue their journey all the way to the end. This is the first of two trilogies so there will be so much more to this story and I’m looking forward to reading it.
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  • Elle
    5.0 out of 5 stars If I can give this book more than 5 stars, there is no doubt that I would!
    Reviewed in Canada on 8 March 2016
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    Hmmm…

    This is gonna be one interesting review, I think, and a loooong one at that (I won’t even go into how long it took me to write this one)… There’s so much to say and so many emotions to convey… Should I do this in chunks? Do I do it as a whole? Where do I even start?

    This came highly recommended by a friend on Goodreads, and now I know why. If I can give this book more than 5 stars, there is no doubt that I would! I haven’t felt like this about a book in a while, honestly… And considering the amount of books I read, I sometimes feel certain stories are a dime a dozen, so for this book to leave me gobsmacked at the end is quite a feat. And to think this is just the first 3 trilogy!!

    Let’s start with the series title, “The Bellator Saga”. Bellator means “warrior”, in Latin. In and of itself, it’s got oomph, don’t ya think? And within this trilogy are the books Dissident, Conscience, and Sojourn. These titles alone definitely give you an idea of what you will be in for. Very clever!

    This is the story of Caroline and Jack (Btw, very Kennedy-esque, eh? No? Just me?) This is their journey told in third-person and from Caroline’s perspective. It moved between flashbacks and the present alternately. So while I feared for the things happening currently and my anxiety level remains high, Caroline and Jack’s love story was unfolding thru the flashback and I was falling in love with them and couldn’t help but get all hot and bothered along the way.

    They’re both politicians on the rise. Their first encounter was far from congenial but from that first encounter grew a friendship which blossomed into more. And in a way, you can say they live happily ever after. But as their relationship solidifies, there are things happening in the country, things that both Caroline and Jack can’t ignore and because of that, sacrifices have to be made, actions had to be taken.

    If I can quickly sum up my take of each book, this is how it would look:

    Dissident: lays a good foundation for what’s to come. You get to know Caroline. You start getting glimpses of what’s to come down the road, esp for Caroline. You see Caroline and Jack fall in love.

    Conscience: is the hardest to get past thru. While you continue to get flashback to see how Caroline and Jack’s relationship progress, you get more of what’s happening in the present, what was happening to Caroline, to be exact, and it wasn’t pretty at all. Cecilia did not gloss over any of the atrocities and it was brutal to read.

    Sojourn: shows how Caroline is starting to recover. But there’s much more to be done. Caroline and Jack on the one hand continue to be solid in their relationship as you read thru the flashback.

    One the one hand, I personally am glad that I got to read this in its entirety as I think it enhanced the emotions reading the 3 books within it one after another. But on the other, now here I am, about to ramble, to try to express how much I LOVE this series…

    The storyline alone gives you such fodder for contemplation. Cecilia categorized this as an erotic political thriller. I couldn’t agree more. This is romance, yes; romance layered with heat, suspense, and action. There’s also a dystopian feel to it that feels contemporary at the same time, especially considering the times the Americans are in at this very moment. It’s fascinating in a disturbing but also inspirational way.

    The prologue alone hooks you right in. Immediately, the questions begin. Immediately, you feel the suspense. Immediately, you get a sense of the strength of the characters.

    The characters alone give a lot of room for good discussion. After everything I’ll write, I don’t think I’ll be able to cover everything I want to, which goes to show the care that Cecilia took in developing them.

    I love how Caroline and Jack are on equal footing. Both are smart and intelligent, passionate in their beliefs albeit not always coming from the same side, have very strong commitment to their civic duties, and confident with and despite of their personal insecurities. Caroline with her feminist inclination, surrounded by similarly strong friends, embodies, in my mind, what young girls should aspire to be. And Jack is the man that a woman like Caroline deserves. So what you get then is the ultimate power couple.

    Their times together are impressive, witty, and explosive. There’s something to be said about the maturity of these characters. There’s a formality to some of their exchange that just seems fitting but also very heartfelt. While pretentious if taken out of context, it’s appropriate, for lack of better word. And as much as I almost want to say that things moved at a sluggish pace at times, I also realized I needed to read them all to get a full sense of their story. I suppose my anxiety didn’t help in that I just want to speed things up.

    And with all the things happening, not only did I fell in love with Caroline and Jack, but I became just as enamored with Caroline’s friends. My heart broke over and over for Caroline and her friends the way things were unfolding in the present. The brutality was hard to stomach at times. I was getting just as angry and impassioned. I seriously hope one character will get his comeuppance in the hands of both Caroline and Jack.

    Considering how this book ended, which means it’s the end of Sojourn, you know their fight has barely started. No matter what’s in store for Caroline and Jack, they’ve already made their marks in my mind. I bet I will cringe, I will swoon, I will be anxious, I will be smiling, I will be a lot of things, and none and all of that will matter because I’m already sold right from the prologue, and I just want to be taken thru their journey in all its glory.

    My, my, my I think this is one of the longest reviews I have ever written! Yet I feel like I can talk about it some more. But I won’t. I’ve subjected you enough to my ramblings…

    I say just friggin’ read it!!!!!

    *I received an ARC in exchange for a review AND I also own a copy
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  • Rachael Leissner
    5.0 out of 5 stars **********10 Fabulous stars for the first half of the Bellator Saga & Jack/Caroline**********
    Reviewed in the United States on 1 March 2016
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    This story truly touched my heart last year as I was reading each installment I have felt all sorts of emotions while reading the first half of the series & I really can't wait to see what the final three installments have in store for us! Author Cecilia London you brought me to tears, made me laugh, made me swoon over Jack, put so much angst into their story and deliver such a complex love story that is mixed up in a dystopian society, that you just have to read this half of the series & you will fall in love with it just like I have! (It's a LOT of emotions, I know)

    Dissident Review
    In the first installment of this book we meet Jack and Caroline. They don’t get along at first and despite his charms; she tries to push him away. The chemistry between the two of them is phenomenal. I had to go back to read this book in order to get a feel for what was going on in Conscience. I received that book just before publication in exchange for an honest review, and when I started it I felt I needed the background of how Jack and Caroline got to where they are in Conscience. He is very playful and flirty with her, and she really tries hard to push him away. But once the two come together, wew! It’s amazing how Cecilia has incorporated this love story into this broken version of the world you will read about in the series. I feel like this series for me is like mixing The Hunger Games and the Divergent Series together to get this dystopian society that you really just see the beginnings of the crumble in this book. So many sub-characters are introduced during this book that you will love throughout the 1st half of the 6 part series that you really want to pay attention to them so you really connect with all the characters and not just our stars. Although they are the best. Thank you Cecilia for giving us this series and I can’t wait to read more!

    Conscience Review
    I am new to this series/author and honestly had not read the first book. I got to go back to the beginning for this series, to Dissident in order to review Conscience, and was very glad I did!
    This series follows Caroline and Jack, both political Representatives in DC. In the second installment of the six part series, we get more background information on how Caroline and Jack have ended up where they are now. In present day, they are running from the Presidents men that have pretty much overtaken the government and in doing so, Caroline ends up hurt and ultimately captured by his men. Jack is forced to leave her behind when she is slowing him down, at her request, and she insists he gets the documents on the flash drive to where they need to go. We still don’t get a lot of information on who the documents need to go to, what they are, or why the people holding her captive have done so. I did struggle to get through some of the more gruesome details of her being tortured by Santos’ men during this part of the book. I do not do well with those types of detail in book or film, so it was tough during most of the “present day” chapters. I do think this has been very well written, in that she kept thinking about the past during her time in captivity and that somehow gets her through it. She has flashbacks and memories of time with Jack and that somehow puts her mind at ease and gives her hope that she will be rescued. Several other characters make disturbing appearances in the present day, in this installment from the first book as well.
    The way the book flashes back and forth from present day, to back when Jack and Caroline were getting to know each other and still just working in DC as representatives, fills in a lot of blanks and questions I had form the first book.
    This series is a political thriller with a love story mixed in. Throughout both books I found myself on edge wondering what is going on with all the politics/government secession's and what will happen with Jack and Caroline. I love the mystery of this novel series because it stirs up so many questions. As much as I don’t want a six part series, and want my answers to all my questions NOW, the way this is played out is sort of entertaining. Not getting all your answers about the who, what, and whys as to everything going on with Carline, Jack and the government. I can’t wait to see what happens next and get even more background information on their story and what has happened with them since they were married and Jack became Governor of Pennsylvania.

    Soujourn Review
    …and I honestly absolutely LOVED and devoured this book! I began the series late this summer and fell in love with Caroline and Jack. In the second book I was so sad and hurt at what was happening with Caroline that I didn’t think anything was every going to go her way again. Until I read Sojourn! This has been the best book hangover I’ve EVER had and I just can’t wait to see what is next in this series!
    Sojourn picks up right after Caroline is rescued from The Fed by three young men that are part of the rebellion. Two of them even work for The Fed as their cover. I fell in love with these new characters in Sojourn so much! The story of how everything plays out with them and the safe house is so well written and brings so much life back into her character that has been so beaten down and struggling for something to keep her going everyday and give her motivation to not just give up entirely.
    Caroline struggles both emotionally and physically in this third installment as she recovers from the mental trauma she has experienced loosing all those close to her, hearing them being executed or being dragged off to their deaths, as well as physically recovering from them breaking bones in her face, hands and other injuries she will have to struggle to move forward. She spends time with these men at the safe house as she recovers; Gabe, Crunch and Jones become her saviors in many ways. These three really do help her during their time together both physically and mentally. They are there to help her recover from everything she’s been through.
    Where the last book was a nail biter because of reading all the gruesome details of the things that happen to her at The Fed, this book has softer notes of healing, recovery and still some very steamy flashbacks of her and Jack! The sex scenes were hotter than ever and this book is very sensual in nature in regards to their relationship as seen through her dreams, or nightmares as she begins to see them as. Although very pleasant memories, they become nightmares to her as she will never see him again or any of her friends and family, and these memories does torment her throughout the story.

    “I relish doing things like this to you,” Jack said. “I love to give you a good spanking but this is so much more intense. I can see how much you enjoy it too. I’ve never met a woman who wants to please me as much as you do, not just in bed, but in all aspects of life. You’ve given up so much for me, Caroline, and given me so much in return.”

    This book ends in a place I tried to see coming one of my own theories, but most people just won’t see the ending coming. The last chapter I was biting my nails and crying so much, I am still raw and vulnerable from reading these book days even after the last sentence. You won’t regret picking up part three of the series, as you will too gain a whole new perspective on the character Caroline is and meet some new characters to love along the way!
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  • Marley Valentine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating! Addictive! Epic!
    Reviewed in the United States on 29 February 2016
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    At the end of 2015 I had finally managed to clear my schedule and dive into a series that had been sitting on my (never ending) “To Be Read” list. I had heard great things about the author, the writing, and the unique storyline and I honestly couldn’t wait to immerse myself into something new. Written by Indie Author Cecilia London, The Bellator Saga is unlike anything you have ever read before. With three books in the series already published, London brings to life a painful yet beautiful battlefield of love, power and control.

    With six books in total, The Bellator Saga: The First Trilogy is set against the backdrop of a country in political disarray, whilst the romance in this novel is emphasized through detailed and extensive flashbacks, allowing each book to highlight how Cecilia London uniquely pairs suspense and romance. Unexpectedly but very much welcome, London’s writing WILL completely captivate, and you will be left with no choice but to be intensely invested in the exquisite creativity her mind has to offer.

    Dissident: a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

    In the beginning of the series, in the most harrowing of circumstances we are introduced to Caroline Gerard and Jack McIntyre. Written in third person with ease and seamless transitions, each chapter flicks between the past and the present giving readers an essential understanding of their backgrounds, personalities and most importantly, their relationship.

    We become familiar with this intellectually sassy feminist whose tenacity is everything you want in a heroine. And at the forefront of the opposing party is the playboy of politics, Jack McIntyre. Watching Jack McIntyre fall in love with Caroline will be your undoing. Sex appeal paired with swoon, let your infatuation for him begin NOW.

    “I’ve waited my entire life for a woman like you to tell me that.”

    As each chapter highlights the importance of the connection between Jack and Caroline, it also ensures that you’re invested in the foundations of an emotionally charged and epic love story.

    The beginning of the series lets readers indulge in the beauty of Caroline and Jack falling in love whilst also bringing to life the political backdrop that becomes the catalyst for the biggest and most painful journey their love and life will ever endure.

    “I promise I will come back. I’m not giving up.”

    Conscience: a person's moral sense of right and wrong, viewed as acting as a guide to one's behaviour.

    Delving further into the series, book two guarantees that you will fall deeper into the world of Caroline and Jack. The reality of their circumstances sets the tone and it is blaringly obvious that a somber, dark, and treacherous path is what lies ahead. The sadness and heartache in these chapters will eclipse all feelings of love, light and hope. London’s attention to detail solidifies how mesmerizing and unique this series really is. Not for the faint hearted though, the loud thumping beat of your own heart reflects the significance and the implications of Jack and Caroline’s separation.

    “Don’t give them what they want. Don’t give in.”

    As political upheaval strikes, the backdrop of this story becomes the forefront. London’s flawless and continued use of flashbacks brings together more pieces of this intriguingly complex and layered story. Predominantly focused on Caroline, each chapter will have you hooked. as you piece together a mysterious yet painful puzzle. Through unrivaled strength and determination Caroline withstands brutality of unspeakable proportions, hoping that one day her survival is not in vain and her hurting heart may lead her to her happy ever after.

    “You’ll never break me.”

    Sojourn: A temporary stay

    With the ending of the first trilogy coming near the reminders of heartache and loss are not too far away. However, continuing to be consumed by a whirlwind of emotions, the anticipation of hope and beautiful display of courage will have you desperate for the light at the end of the tunnel.

    Will she get peace?
    Will she be happy?
    Will she get a happy ever after?

    Reaching into the souls of readers and plucking at all their heartstrings, the end of the first half of this series gives readers faith that everything might just be ok. Like a soothing balm London begins the healing process for what has been a torturous journey for Caroline Gerard.

    Along with Caroline, you will be pining and missing the presence of Jack in her life and relying on the flashbacks you didn’t know you so desperately needed, London reminds you how deep, how passionate, and how everlasting their love truly is.

    Holding on to hope with white knuckles, the ending of the first trilogy will be sure to blow you away. As the pieces of your heart slowly mend back together, London is deliberately getting you ready for what is next.

    “You are my everything, Caroline. My world, my life, the reason I exist.”

    ________________________
    The Bellator Saga: First Trilogy Box Set includes bonus material featuring a deleted scene from Sojourn, a sneak peek at Phoenix (book 4), and a never before released love scene told in Jack’s first person point of view!
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  • Laurie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on 16 March 2016
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    Wow oh wow oh wow! A MUST read book and series!
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