Domino Effect (The Effect Series) Paperback – February 1, 2015

One small movement can impact the rest of your life, like a set of dominoes lined up one after another.It’s not until you step back and see the big picture that you realize the damage you’ve done…Brandt Mattox had it all—love, success, and friends. One impulsive wrong decision led him down a path that ended in a prison of regrets. He now only dreams of the happiness he once had before the consequences of his actions cost him everything.He lost his love—not just any love, but his soul mate.Nikola Kingston has worked hard to keep the past in the past while she focuses on her career and spending time with her grandmother. On a random night, she runs into the one man who will forever hold her heart captive. Her heart knows she still loves Brandt, but her mind cannot forget the dreadful night that cost her the love of her life.Will the domino effect of Brandt’s and Nikola’s decisions be too much to overcome? Or will the love they never thought they would get back have an everlasting effect?Review:Where do I begin!!! As you all know I do not give spoilers in my reviews, so all I can say is WOW. This book blew me away. The emotions in this book floored me. You can actually feel the pain that Brandt is going through, the sense of unknown that Nikola feels when Brant walks back into her life. The physical chemistry between the two of them is beyond undeniable but also the emotional. The whole book, you can tell that these two were meant to be soulmates. Made for each other on every level. My heart broke in some places. I mean UGLY cry!!! I laughed in some places. My heart was racing in others!This one is a definate MUST READ!!! While I was reading this ARC, I had to message Kristin because I was dying laughing so hard when I came across one part. Then tell her she made me cry during others. Ainsley and Adam from Ripple Effect do make an appearance as Domino Effect is the second in the series. OMG the banter between Brandt and Adam was priceless!Kristin Mayer writes so beautifully that words flow across the page. This book hit me hard because of the events that occur so words cannot express how much I loved it! She is an amazing writer and I am so looking forward to more from her… including meeting her in Nashville this August as the Darkside Divas decent on Naughty Nashville!!!

I loved book 1 so much I went straight into book 2. This book is very emotional from start to finish. It’s a story of love, loss, regret, sacrifice, lies and second chances. Brandt has regretted his choices for a long time and he hates that he has lost the love of his life Nikola but when fate steps in he takes his second chance.Nikola is living her life one day at a time trying to move forward from the pain and loss of Brandt. She thinks she is doing well until she sees Brandt again and all of her old feelings come up. But it’s also the bad feelings mixed in with the love they shared. Nikola is having a very hard time trying to forgive Brandt for the mistakes he has made but he isn’t giving up and wants to prove to her that he has changed.There are times throughout this book Brandt pissed me off… well the old Brandt. But after reading some of the things he had done, it was easy to see why Nikola felt the way she did. But the new Brandt now I fell hard for him. I could see how much he was trying to change and how much he loved Nikola. Be ready because I cried in this book… UGH yes I had tears running down my face. But it was worth it to see these to change so much. I can’t wait for the next book from Kristin. Don’t miss out this series is amazing!

What a wonderful story of true love. Brandt and Nikola had such a strong connection but drugs tore their world apart, could they find their way back to each other. This book shows how outside forces can effect you and your relationships. There are strong messages in this story which come across quite clearly. Ms. Mayer does such a great job dealing with drug addiction as well as cancer and the strong effects it has on not only the drug addicts and Cancer patients but the loved ones as well. Love that Adam and Ainsley are such a big part of the book. I enjoyed this story so much and can say I truly am in love with all the characters. My only Me too! Hehehehehe!complaint is the poor way this book is edited. Misuse of words and sentences that don't make sense because there are extra words thrown in did make it hard to follow at times which is a shame because this was a powerful story. May want to get a new editor! Even with the poor editing this is a MUST read and the only reasons for the four stars is because of the poor editing (this is one of my pet peeves!).

I have been following Kristin Mayer for a while now. Her books keep getting better and better!!! Every book she writes is different from the one before. Domino Effect is one of my favorites. This book had me in tears. Tears of joy and tears of heartache. I must admit I had to put the book down a few times because things in the book hit close to home. I found myself saying out loud...WHY?....PLEASE NO......THIS CAN'T HAPPEN!!I was a mess. The main male character Brandt made some bad choices in his life and he paid a heavy price for it. But with all the bad choices, his love for Nikola never died. She was his soul mate. She was his air, his warmth, and his beating heart. What Nikola went through broke my heart. It's a pain that stays with you. Brandt was there to help her through it. Their love grew stronger because of the heartache. This was truely a love story. It showed the reader that some bonds can never be broken. I can't wait to see what journey Kristin takes me on next.

Domino Effect is Book 2 in the Effect Series by Kristin Mayer. While it can be read as a standalone I think it is better to read Ripple Effect first just to allow your Dominos to stand more sturdy sort of speak. From reading Ripple Effect I knew whatever Brandt did changed the whole course of his life. Nikola regardless of the mistake Brandt made never stopped loving him. While I was reading it the dominos were steady setting up, I wasn't sure at what point they would begin to fall. When I finished I realized that not all dominos fall. Decisions are made and put into action and for Brandt and Nikola their road was bumpy but that the effect. You'll need some tissues perhaps but you'll gain a happy heart in the end. Now what are you waiting for, #ReadOn

I did like this book.A nice romantic love story. Where two people find each other again.I think there could of been a little more adventure with Lance than what there was.Overall a good read.

I enjoyed this book I like the way Kristin Mayer introduces a character in previous books and then tells their story in the current book.

Omg I love it. This is one more fantastic book from Kristin needs more than 5 stars!! Get reading people.

excellent

Realy enjoyed the suspense of this story