Charley is back for another go ’round in Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones. This time she has to help her receptionist and BFF, Cookie, after her old classmate, Mimi, goes missing. There seems to be a trend as Cookie and Mimi’s high school classmates are turning up dead, almost 20 years later. And then there’s Reyes Alexander Farrow, Son of Satan, and now Charley’s personal poltergeist/incubus. He’s once…
When you’ve got a book that’s a borderline novella, with so little page time the pressure is on to make an impact. I felt like Origins accomplished that. This one? Not so much. Ashlyn is settling into her role as an FBI agent, and a new case has fallen into her lap. She has to protect the State of California’s new and very first vampire governor. Though many hope this…
Just a friendly reminder to you guys that Into the Woods was released today! Below is my review that was previously posted. While the anthology was awesome and I loved Trent’s short story, Million Dollar Baby, I have to say that I liked the bonus chapter from A Perfect Blood even better. Review Even being the Hollows snob that I am, I admit a couple of stories have slipped through…
Not for me at least. Though I think Charley and Reyes beg to differ. Author Darynda Jones gives us the Grimm Reaper in her debut novel, First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson #1). One would imagine the infamous skeleton clad in a black hooded cloak, wielding that ever-so-ominous scythe. But this Grimm Reaper, Charley Davidson, is a little different. She’s a warm-blooded pretty face that attracts the living and…
“We got unfinished business,” he reminded me. “My name’s not Bill.” He chuckled. “Yeah, I loved that movie. Shoulda brought a katana, but it seemed like an unfair advantage.” – I love that movie too! “I wasn’t the kind of gal who wore designer and knew what all the forks were for. I was the kind of gal who thought the nightgown drawer was where old T-shirts went to die…
I was glad to have the opportunity to review The Burning Bush (Habitat #2) by Kenya Wright after enjoying its predecessor a great deal. When you’re a mixie, sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands to survive. In Lanore and Zulu’s case, that includes taking down a real mover and shaker, vampire businessman Dante Bottelli. After bombing his production plant, everything goes downhill and Lanore gets roped…
Usually by book 3 I’m able to determine whether or not I love a series. Well, I’m now fully into the world of Alex Craft and while good, I still don’t feel as invested in the long haul. There are some interesting developments in Nekros City; a string of suicides leaves Alex with many questions and few answers as she investigates these occurrences. The shades of these bodies all possess…
Vampires introduced me to the paranormal romance genre. Before these fanged creatures, I only read chick lit and serial killer novels. So today, I show my love for all the great vampire romances I’ve encountered. Here’s my top five! (Warning: Your blood may rush through your veins at a face pace as well as heat with energy. Be very careful when reading these books.) The Vampire Lestat by Ann Rice If…
“When this is over, can I fix that?” My fingers, he realized, shivering when she brushed his palm. She’s talking about fixing my fingers. “If you like,” he said with a false calm, then pulled away, stifling a spun-sugar feeling as her hand slipped from his. It’s the adrenaline, he thought, not meeting her eyes. Yeah, that. just. happened. Now READ!! EDIT: I got it for my kindle, but those…
Business is picking up a little more for Alex Craft as this time it is up to her to solve a peculiar string of murders…or so we assume. Instead of bodies turning up police are merely finding body parts, namely the left feet of several people. This makes it particularly difficult for Alex who cannot raise a shade without a body (I’m thinking a head and torso would suffice). This…