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Reporter Dayna Dalton's reputation has been ruined since birth. The daughter of wild child, Becky Dalton, is expected to follow her mother's footsteps; never given a chance to prove she's different. Dayna's been in love with Clay Finnes since she was a teenager. Her unrequited love for Sheriff Finnes leaves her empty. He's happily married and unavailable. Instead, Dayna finds herself stuck in the revolving door of bad relationships. But this is Bulwark, Georgia, a town where strange things are always happening. Dayna is doomed to this loveless life until she can find someone who will appreciate the depth of her character. Can she overcome her fears and look beyond her own perceptions to accept a greater love?
*Contains Sexual Content* The Devil and Dayna Dalton (Bulwark Anthology, #9)
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The Devil And Dayna Dalton
A Bulwark Anthology, Book 9
By: Brit Lunden
REVIEW ☆☆☆☆☆
Hell is empty, and all the devils are here.
William Shakespeare
Once more to Bulwark, Georgia, and this time, In The Devil And Dayna Dalton, the story centers around Dayna Dalton, the reporter first seen in Bulwark.
She had a built-in reputation, care of her mama. Didn't matter if she was free with herself or not; she was Becky Dalton's white- trash daughter, and that was enough for the town.
I at once liked Dayna and felt so sorry for her because I know how judgmental small towns are. How can she change the perception? Sadly, she can't. Dayna's biggest flaw is her lifelong obsession with Sheriff Clay Finnes. He, however, has only ever wanted to be friends, ignoring her advances.
Every man she dated had to measure to his impossible standards. She was invariably disappointed, as no man could compete with Clay Finnes.
Dayna is so lost, lonely and discouraged. Her job is unsatisfying because she would rather report things that matter instead of small town gossip. She spends her time chasing someone and something that doesn't exist. Clay will never be her true love.
I just want to know what it's like to be loved unconditionally no matter what I do.
Fortunately, Dayna lives in Bulwark where anything can happen. Her dream of love might come true, just not in the way she thinks. One day, she encounters a man, the Devil, in the woods who claims to love and want her. Later, Dayna thinks maybe she dreamed the whole thing, but that doesn't explain the mysterious cloak now in her possession. Her strange neighbor also says some odd things leading Dayna to believe all of it is real. As this bizarre situation unfolds, Dayna considers her life and her future.
She ran after relationships she knew could never develop. This was torture. This was hell. Dayna realized she had dedicated her entire life to wanting the impossible.
Dayna must decide to continue down this path, this job, this life, in this town, or believe in the Devil. She can be his forever. It is Dayna's decision alone. In Bulwark, you never know what might happen. This story is my favorite so far! It is unique in every way. Dayna is an amazing character, flawed, fierce but easy to love. I like the sinister fairy tale vibe and the gothic atmosphere. The story is fun to read, and I think it should be on everyone's tbr! Now, if you'll excuse me,...
I have a date with the Devil. Brit Lunden
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Dayna Dalton is used to be looking down on.
Dayna peered at her reflection in the mirror. She was sick of her life.
Her mother, Becky, was called...free spirit at best and a loose woman at worst, and that reputation has haunted Dayna ever since.
Dayna never knew her father because of that, the whole town has had their eyes on her since the beginning.
Have you no shame?So what if she has a crush on the (married) town sheriff?
So what if she's had casual sex?
SO WHAT?
Eff them and their judgemental, petty minds.
And yet, there's a part of her that's beginning to believe all that is said about her.
She hung her head in shame, thinking of what her sorority sisters from Georgetown would feel if they knew where Dangerous Dayna Daltan had ended upBut then....there's someone (something?) that's starting to circle the small town of Bulwark.
Circling ever nearer to her.
And in a town like Bulwark, that's never a good thing.
Ahhh. It was so much fun to delve into this world again.
I definitely think the author is getting better with each book.
Dayna's character was pretty well-developed and I enjoyed watching her come into herself (especially considering how broad-strokes she was before).
I especially enjoyed checking in on previous Bulwark characters (go Sheriff Clay Finnes! I'm so happy for him and his wife!).
The plot...it took me in a direction I didn't expect. I went in there with a certain...notion...of how the book was going to play out and was surprised (and delighted) to find a completely different direction was taking place.
All in all, this was a really fun, quick book!
WIth thanks to the author for sending me a free copy in exchange for an honest review
YouTube | Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Snapchat @miranda_reads Brit Lunden Perceived by the town to be the proverbial bad apple that didn’t fall far from the family tree, Dayna Dalton never got a break. In love with a man who has always been off limits, the spirited small town reporter can’t seem to find a man to capture her heart, no matter how many she goes through.
When strange things begin to happen in town and Dayna is witness to one of them, but ordered not to write a story that could make her job worthwhile, but why can’t she report the truth?
Welcome to Brit Lunden’s THE DEVIL AND DAYNA DALTON, a short read that moves along at an excellent pace, drives home the atmosphere of the small town and carves out lifelike characters that are multi-layered and filled with attitude, humor and edginess that begs the question, what is going on in Bulwark?
A great way to escape when time is limited to peek a slice of life that is a little beyond the norm.
I received a complimentary copy from Brit Lunden. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Anthology - Bulwark - Book 9
Publication Date: September 27, 2019
Publisher: Brit Lunden
Genre: Fantasy Short Story
Print Length: 130 pages
Available from: Amazon
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Brit Lunden I have read quite a few books by Brit Lunden, who has become one my favourite authors. The story about The Devil and Dayna Dalton, she is a reporter and most sadly her reputation has been ruined since birth. Dayna is a wild child. Every reader will take something form this story. what I found quite heart breaking, is that Dayna can't see why her mother can't be like a normal mother, she just wants to be loved unconditionally no matter what she does. The story turns into much more, but I don't want to spoil the novel for anyone. Brit Lunden is an author you can rely on to tell a good page turning story. Brit Lunden Raw and edgy could be the descriptive phrase for this work. The raw nature is overworked. There are no redeemable characters in the entire story. The lead character is beyond flawed and her end destination is probably the most logical location for a person with no morals, ethics or character.
The paranormal aspect takes a long time to come to fruition. When it finally comes into view, the book sags. As a voracious reader I have already read two amazing books that worked bringing mythical beings into the modern world. This book pales in comparison.
Often stilted and just plain nasty, this book could appeal to the lowest common denominator. Not a book I would recommend. For the longest time I wondered if Dayna would sleep with the kitchen sink as she had slept with everyone else.
Disclaimer: I received a paperback copy from the author in the hopes I’d review it.
My Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by: Mr. N
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Brit Lunden
The Devil and Dayna Dalton is book 9 in the Bulwark series by Brit Lunden. I have been listening to this series by audiobook. Dan McGowan is the narrator and I just love how great he is doing with this series. This is a creepy series, not so much scary, but definitely creepy. Each book in the series is very short. Less then 2 hours on audio, great for a car ride or just a relaxing break. This series does not have to be read in order. They are each written as stand alones. I do prefer to go in order but I went from book 1 to book 9 with no problems, I do want to back up and see what happens in 2 through 7 and beyond.
Bulwark is a small town in Georgia where weird things are always happening. In this book you are learning the story of Dayna Dalton. Dayna is a reportor in Bulwark. Her reputation or actually her mother's have sadly followed her throughout her life. Dayna was also a wild child. But really the only thing Dayna ever wanted was someone to love her unconditionally. She has a thing for the Sheriff and has had since high school. He does not feel the same for her.
As a reporter she is stuck writing fluff stories. She has been waiting on that big story. Then she is attacked by a wolf and other strange occurrences happen that really get this book moving. Brit Lunden WOW, The Devil and Dayna Dalton by Brit Lunden is the best of the Bulwark Anthology…so far.
Dayna Dalton is a small town reporter in love with someone she can never have. She is considered white trash, just like her mother. She is relegated to writing fluff stories for the paper but dreams of that big story that has some meat on its bones.
I love when she ripped off the T shirt….LOL And that was at 10%, so I am really looking forward to reading on.
Don’t tell her not to do something, because that only makes her more determined to do it.
Hmmm…who is that caped man?
Mrs Sweetpea, well I have a weird feeling about her.
There are strange happening in this small town, but no one is sharing the secrets. It’s all hush hush, so when Dayna hears someone calling her, luring her into the woods, she follows. Now…that can’t be bad, can it?
I love Dayna Dalton. I feel she has been treated unfairly and now that some of my questions are answered everything starts to come together and I can see some happiness on the horizon.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of The Devil and Dayna Dalton by Brit Lunden.
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The Devil and Dayna Dalton (Book 9) A Bulwark Anthology is a short, novella from the pen of author Brit Lunden. Dayna Dalton is known as what we might colloquially call, “trailer trash”. She grew up in Bulwark, Georgia and like her mother had gained an unfair (in her case) reputation as the town slut. From an early age, Dayna had designs on the gorgeous Clay Finnes but all through High School, Clay seemed impervious to her charms, placing her fairly and squarely in the “friend zone” or the “sister zone”. Unable to achieve her ambitions of a life with Clay, Dayna managed to escape the incestuous small-town atmosphere of Bulwark and attend Georgetown University, on a full scholarship, where she studied journalism. Just as Dayna’s career was beginning to take off, she loyally returned to Bulwark to take care of her mother who suffered a cancer scare. Now a reporter on the local Bulwark newspaper, she is still drawn to Clay Finnes, now the town’s sheriff but also now married, with a child. Realising she can never have Clay she runs through a coterie of men, never quite finding the love and care she craves, until… strange things begin to happen in Bulwark.
As a reader, I’m not a big fan of novellas, as I like the characters to develop and grow over the length of as novel, however, for The Devil and Dayna Dalton (Book 9) A Bulwark Anthology, I’m prepared to make an exception. Author Brit Lunden has given us a complex character in Dayna Dalton who, having run the gamut of the worst in relationships is ready, willing and able to give herself utterly and totally to the man who steals her heart… and what a man he was! The paranormal feel to the novella coupled with the author’s vivid and breathtaking description of the people and the environment of Bulwark was a true bonus to this story. The story flows and yes, I was a little annoyed when it ended so quickly but rather than dwell on that, I’d just say Lunden has given me a thirst and desire to read more of her work and indeed more about this fascinating female lead she has created. I loved the way she so accurately portrayed the dynamic between the public and private persona of Dayna Dalton. Written off, virtually from the day she was born, Dayna has the spirit and the intelligence to rise above people’s perceptions of who she is and most importantly, not care what people think of her. This is a thoroughly enjoyable read and one I can highly recommend, especially if you love strong, female, leads, as I do and the paranormal touch doesn’t hurt at all.
Brit Lunden ‘The devil is in the details’ – German proverb
For a famous author of children’s books to take on the nom de plume Brit Lunden in order to switch to adult novels, it seems impolite to praise her as Carole P. Roman. But the lady knows this world of literature and has written guides to assist new authors in the intricacies of Indieworld publishing, and she includes that beautiful photograph of her warm countenance on this site, offering those of us who have followed her rise in stature permission to share the ‘secret’. The multi-author BULWARK ANTHOLGY is her first work in the ‘adult fiction’ genre – first came THE KNOWING and now THE DEVIL AND DAYNA DALTON, Book 9 of the anthology.
It would not seem to be an easy step to go from children’s fantasy to adult paranormal thriller, but Brit/Carole is so polished a writer that she makes this entry into the 'adults only' realm with ease and significant success. She offers a synopsis that brings clarity to the plot without spoiling the dramatic events of the ending. ‘Reporter Dayna Dalton's reputation has been ruined since birth. The daughter of wild child, Becky Dalton, is expected to follow her mother's footsteps; never given a chance to prove she's different. Dayna's been in love with Clay Finnes since she was a teenager. Her unrequited love for Sheriff Finnes leaves her empty. He's happily married and unavailable. Instead, Dayna finds herself stuck in the revolving door of bad relationships. But this is Bulwark, Georgia, a town where strange things are always happening. Dayna is doomed to this loveless life until she can find someone who will appreciate the depth of her character. Can she overcome her fears and look beyond her own perceptions to accept a greater love?’
Fine story idea for starters, but the glow of her polished prose is what makes this scintillating book memorable. For example, ‘The Bulwark Advance preferred her to write…fluffy pieces. She sneered thinking of the crap on her computer, the half-written article about the elusive Easter Bunny that awaited its final edit. She hung her head in shame, thinking of what her sorority sisters from Georgetown would feel if they knew where Dangerous Dayna Dalton had ended up. There’d be hell to pay in the form of eternal humiliation...’
Tension, fine character building, unexpected frights, and bizarre entries into that unknown place we call paranormal – they are all here and beautifully developed for a short novella. Looks like we will be hearing more from ‘Brit Lunden.’ Brit Lunden I love the latest installment of The Bulwark Anthology! The Devil and Dayna Dalton (Book 9) A Bulwark Anthology by Brit Lunden delves deeper into the life of small town reporter, Dayna Dalton. Dayna is originally introduced in Brit Lunden's first book, Bulwark, and makes cameo appearances within other stories in the Bulwark Anthology.
In this book, the reader learns more about Dayna's trialed past. As her life begins to unravel before her eyes, a stranger enters the scene, and Dayna is given the opportunity to experience love in a way that she never imagined. However, this intoxicating love comes with a price.
The Devil and Dayna Dalton is a gripping quick read! A great addition to the incredible line-up in the Bulwark Anthology series!! Brit Lunden
