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The Duke of Dark Desires by Miranda Neville

December 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment

DARK
The Duke of Dark Desires by Miranda Neville
Publisher: Avon
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (256 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Camellia

Wanted: Governess able to keep all hours . . .

Rebellious Julian Fortescue never expected to inherit a dukedom, nor to find himself guardian to three young half-sisters. Now in the market for a governess, he lays eyes on Jane Grey and knows immediately she is qualified—to become his mistress. Yet the alluring woman appears impervious to him. Somehow Julian must find a way to make her succumb to temptation . . . without losing his heart and revealing the haunting mistakes of his past.

Desired: Duke skilled in the seductive art of conversation . . .

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But as Jane discovers more clues about the villain she seeks, she’s faced with a possibility more disturbing than her growing feelings for Julian: What will she do if the man she loves is also the man she’s sworn to kill?

Secret agendas, wicked ways, and lives turned topsy-turvy propel A DUKE OF DARK DESIRES along on a turbulent undercurrent and sweep the reader into the action immediately.

Neither Julian Fortescue, now the reluctant Duke of Denford nor Jane Grey, really Jeanne Louise Adorée de Falleron, are paragons of virtue. Both did and do what’s necessary and expedient to stay alive as they work toward their own goals. When their lives collide, sparks fly, not with hatred, like Jane had planned, but with desire.

Julian’s three half-sisters add a delightful and important layer to the story. Miranda Neville brings these three young personalities to life in ways that enhance the plot and the development of Julian and Jane. The back story of all of their lives is subtle woven into the story, so the reader feels as if she knows the characters personally.

The characters captivate and the plot intrigues. The reader is pulled into a world of lies, secrets, heartache, horrific past deeds, and greed; yet there is humor and, best of all, love that runs like a strong golden thread through all the darkness of the story.

The antagonists emerge from the dark past of both Julian’s and Jane’s lives. They heighten the stakes to a fever pitch. The suspense and anxiety build to heart-pounding levels when protagonists and antagonists all come together at Denford Castle.

Miranda Neville delivers another page-turning historical love story that is memorable. THE DUKE OF DARK DESIRES stands alone, but some of the minor characters have had their own stories in previous books in this series. They will very likely become “want-to-read” books after enjoying this one.

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The Dark of the Moon by Samantha Allard

December 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment

DARK
The Dark of the Moon by Samantha Allard
Publisher: Lycaon Press
Genre: Young Adult/Middle Grade, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (96 pages)
Age Recommendation: 16+
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

A missing brother, werewolves at war, and she’s stuck in the middle. Rachel might not be your average girl, but even she has her limits.

Rachel Valentine isn’t your average girl.
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Three years ago her brother disappeared, and Rachel went off the rails quite spectacularly. Now she is trapped in a nunnery because she accidently blew up half the science department at her old school. One night she sees her long-lost brother in the crowd behind a reporter on television. There’s no mistaking who he is, but getting her parents to believe her is a different matter. It leaves her one option: break out of the nunnery and travel to London to track him down.

She’s about to find out that things are never that simple and there are some secrets that are impossible to believe.

Nothing can stop this girl’s mission. Or can it?

Yes, Rachel has a prickly side, but underneath that is someone who would do absolutely anything to help her brother. Her strong attachment to her sibling is what first made me like her, and her kind, ethical personality soon gave me other reasons to root for her as well. Developing such a strong moral code makes up for a lot of personal flaws. While Rachel definitely has more than her fair share of them, this made her feel like a real person to me.

There were some plot holes that I noticed later on in this tale. One of the characters suddenly possesses a skill that had never been mentioned before. I would have preferred to have much more information about where this skill came from and why it took so long to show up. It would have also been helpful if more time had been spent explaining why everyone reacts to this event the way they do. Certain parts of it briefly made me wonder if there was a prequel that hadn’t shown up on my Internet searches for this title.

As a fan of the werewolf sub-genre, it’s always interesting to see how authors visualize this part of their books. Ms. Allard struck a smart balance between describing her version of werewolf culture and showing how humans who aren’t accustomed to it would realistically react to the less savoury parts of it. It was fun to see this world through her eyes.

Give The Dark of the Moon a try if you enjoy contemporary werewolf stories.

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My Lady of the Whip by Venetia Green

December 18, 2014 By 1 Comment

LADY
My Lady of the Whip by Venetia Green
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave Publishing
Genre: Historical
Length: Short Story (113 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, Forced Seduction, Voyeurism
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Be careful when you pick up a whip. Your fingers curl about that seductive handle, your wrist flexes its subtle weight and then… Yes, you wonder what would happen if you plied those innocent leather strips against another’s flesh.
1348. The Black Death is sweeping medieval London, social order is collapsing and the virtuous Lady Elizabeth seizes a whip to defend her honor. But when death seems inevitable, Bess throws caution to the plague-ridden vapors to save the man she can never have—William de Montagu, the handsome, persuasive and soon-to-be-married Earl of Salisbury.

For such a compact story, there was an amazing amount of depth written between its pages. I’m not a stickler for historical accuracy; if the story is good enough, and the characters are strong and fascinating, then that’s good enough for me. However, the details that the author shared about the time in history for Bess and William certainly seemed real enough to me. I had to Google a certain word and then understood why it’s not a wonder Bess was horrified and grossed out at the beginning. If I was surrounded by people dying by the plague, I’d be freaking out too. Those were some seriously scary times and Ms. Green totally captured the feeling of panic, impending doom and its effect on a person’s psyche. I had no idea that kind of stuff went on, and if accurate, the author’s descriptions brought it to life for a reader. Praise be for modern medicine and hospitals!

That first chapter is important when it comes to the heroine. A reader finds insight as to her character. She might be a maiden, she might be sheltered to a degree, but she’s not without courage, fortitude or clever thinking. The author made that very clear which makes it perfectly believable for what comes later – Bess is a survivor.
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The second chapter introduces William, the hero. The author wasted no time in alerting a reader to his impure thoughts and his mighty internal struggle to stand firm and deny his attraction to Bess. He’s supposed to be a good guy, a protector – yet he’s delightfully human and attracted. It was fun watching him fall during the course of the story.

The most sultry, sexy and enthralling scene was when William spoke to Bess but he made sure her eyes were closed. All he used were words, yet the effect was pure seduction. I really enjoyed that scene because it was very well written and hot – so hot the seducer became the seduced as well. That was one of the highlights for me in the novelette.

Fast forward a bit and what ends up happening to Bess is probably typical of the times. I wasn’t shocked but intrigued. The heroine truly was a survivor and she learned the lessons of survival extremely well. Her bodyguard, Wat, seemed sweet but reminded me of a hulking football player, especially the scene with the door. Don’t mess with Wat.

The chapter with the most whipping and binding and sexual hijinks was truly an eye opener for both reader and Will. One of the reasons that I liked it, and in fact, every sexy scene in the whole book, is because there are emotions affected in every single one. Nothing was gratuitous but a stepping stone towards the ultimate culmination – love.

The dialogue was clever and again probably accurate for the times. I enjoyed the tavern scene and the rough man-talk that took place there. Men haven’t changed even though the words to express their lusty pursuits have.

My Lady of the Whip has descriptions that bring to life the environment of the day; it’s as clear as the crack of a lash. Man’s taste for the crop has not changed over the centuries and Ms. Green told a wonderful story where its use is a focal point. I enjoyed the dynamics between Will and Bess and through the span of time, went through the motions of the dance of love – the meeting, the separation and the reunion (which was feisty to say the least) and the declaration of love. The ending was certainly unique, kind of funny but very, very happy. I enjoy a good HEA and Ms. Green delivered a solid one. I recommend My Lady of the Whip to all readers who are looking for something different or enjoy historical romances with a very sexy edge. This is a well-written tale that is titillating, sensual and erotic yet provides the heart and emotion of a solidly written romance. I’m glad I read it.

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Beneath a Sicilian Sun by Lynette Rees

December 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment

SUN
Beneath a Sicilian Sun by Lynette Rees
Publisher: Taliesin Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (109 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

Journalist Joanne Smith encounters Sicilian millionaire Dante Alphonso while conducting an interview for Life Today magazine. Dante has been well known to the media for years, where constant scorn has been thrown upon the playboy lifestyle of his younger years. He detests that reputation as he would much prefer to be known for his charity work for The Children’s Hope and Dream Foundation, an organization he established to help terminally ill children achieve their wishes.

Dante has already had his fingers burned by bloodhound journalists, but takes a chance on Joanne, inviting her to his home country to visit his vineyard and meet the Alphonso Family. Things begin to sizzle between them under the Sicilian sun as Joanne embraces their lifestyle.

A thorn in the side for Joanne is Dante’s ex, Carla, a strong alpha female whose family owns a rival vineyard in the area. Carla betrayed Dante before, so trusting any woman is difficult for him.

However, Joanne has a secret she has kept from Dante, which is stopping her from growing close to him. The secret is revealed after he invites her on board his luxury yacht on the way to the island of Lipari.

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Sparks ignite when love and lust collide beneath a Sicilian sun.

Joanne Smith, a journalist, meets Dante Alphonso for an interview. Dante is very hesitant and suspicious of journalists as the relationship between him and the media has never been that good. He wants to be known for his charity work not for his previous playboy lifestyle. He invites Joanne to his home country, visit his vineyard and meet the Alphonso Family. During this working/vacation trip they get to know each other and start building a relationship. However, Dante’s ex who owns a rival vineyard in the area has already caused a lot of heartache to Dante that makes him reluctant to trust and get hurt.

Dante is not the only one with walls around his heart. Joanne has something that makes it difficult for her to get close to him and get on with life. This is not the last of it.

Another betrayal–or is it a betrayal?–tests Joanne and Dante’s relationship. The question is will they survive all this? Will they come out of this storm intact?

Joanne is an independent, career minded and principled woman. Dante is a millionaire businessman who does charity work however his past behavior gets drudged up again and again affecting the reputation of the charity. Both of them has pasts and hurts that they need to go through and they do go through the pain and forgiveness of it all together. That’s what I absolutely loved about this. They learn to forgive themselves and others.

Joanne and Dante not only have an understanding towards each other but are also immensely passionate. Their chemistry is sizzling. Unlike some books it is not lust at first sight. That is very refreshing. Their relationship at first is professional. No hint of any chemistry between them. Their relationship developed slowly. I absolutely loved that because it felt so realistic rather than the usual. I was better able to relate to the characters and story because of this.

The author has done a very good job of describing the scenery and location. I got transported to Sicily. It was like I was living the character. I was seeing everything described in this. This story is also very emotional and touching with everything that happens. The emotions that they feel are expressed beautifully.

Beneath a Sicilian Sun is a very tender and moving novelette, with heartache and love, forgiveness and pain, and family and children. A contemporary romance not only about the lead characters also about family. I give this book a good recommendation.

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There’s Always Love by Joycie Russ

December 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment

LOVE
There’s Always Love by Joycie Russ
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (135 Pages)
Rating: 2.5 Stars
Reviewed by Cyclamen

Jade, a young homicide detective has strange dreams that lead her into reopening a cold case. As she searches for answers, she discovers old family secrets and a world she never knew existed.

This story caught my interest on the first page and I liked Jade Simmons as a young homicide detective working to make her mark in her chosen field. She discovers that her recurring dream is related to a cold case and she decides to investigate the unsolved crime.
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However, midway through the first chapter Jade gets sidetracked as she falls in love with Jasper, a fellow policeman. The mystery falls by the wayside, and Jade becomes weaker and less focused. This change proves to be a less than ideal role model for either women or marriage in today’s world. The mystery does eventually get solved, but more as a sideline than as the main point of the novel.

The novel lacks depth and reads more like a detailed outline of a book. The characters are flat and two dimensional, and the dialogue is obvious. Jade and Jasper repeatedly say “I love you,” followed by “and I love you back.” This is said so often, on most pages and sometimes even twice on one page, that it really became annoying. There are no bedroom scenes, but there are many references to the fact that Jade and Jasper spend much of their time in bed, and even those references, using terms such as fireworks repeatedly, become very stereotypical.

The focus of this novel needs to be clarified. If the author is writing a mystery, then the mystery–which in fact is a very good mystery–needs to be developed more fully and should become the primary focus of the novel. If the author prefers to have this as a romance, then that also needs to be developed more fully. Currently the novel is floating between genres, neither mystery nor romance.

The events in this rather short novel take place over more than a year, and this too is an indication of the lack of depth. There are many threads in the plot which beg for expansion. In fact, the material in this work could easily be the source for an entire series. Short chapters which lack details are followed by further chapters beginning with phrases such as “Three weeks passed,” or “Over the next two months.”

There’s Always Love has a great deal of potential. The mystery itself has a lot of exciting possibilities, and if it was fully developed, with fewer, more complex characters, then this could become an excellent novel.

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Love Me If You Dare by Toni Blake

December 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Love Me If You Dare by Toni Blake
Publisher: Avon Books
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (374 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Hawthorn

Camille Thompson is the best at what she does—closing deals. That’s why real estate developer Vanderhook has sent her to Coral Cove, Florida, where the stubborn owner of the Happy Crab Motel is refusing to sell. Camille’s never had a problem turning a “no” into a “yes,” but then she’s never been so captivated by a man’s sexy smile before…

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Although the beginning of their attraction felt somewhat awkward, the more I got to know the characters and their stories, the more I liked them. And after a while, their interaction felt more natural and flowing. I think I had the biggest problem with a large amount of internal dialogue at the beginning, but after I got used to it, it became part of who the characters were and it didn’t distract me from the story any longer.

The characters were a lovely contrast at first, until Camille slowly began to reveal her softer side. This was done gradually enough to be believable. Reece, too, was a wonderful character, hanging on to the motel as the only thing he had left, until he finally realized that, in certain amounts, change, too, can be respectful of the memory of his family.

Even the pet iguana Fifi and the cat Tiger Lily were lovely characters that added a certain charm to the Happy Crab Motel and Coral Cove as a whole. The quaintness of the town was nicely introduced through the colorful characters and the descriptions of the fun events and old-fashioned places. It made me want to visit it, and it explained why Camille ultimately changed her mind about forcing Reece to sell his motel and allow Windchime Resorts to forever change the town.

This is such a feel-good story I’d recommend it to anyone who likes sweet romances or just needs a heartwarming read to cheer themselves up.

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A Single Kiss by Grace Burrowes

December 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

KISS
A Single Kiss by Grace Burrowes
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (416 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Bluet

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Trenton Knightley, the law firm’s family law expert, is equally determined that business and pleasure can’t mix. Hannah finds herself working with Trent on one tough case after another, and grows less and less pleased with her vocation. Trent, however, is increasingly impressed with Hannah–and not simply for her courtroom skills.

Hannah Stark is a single mother, and a lawyer in need of a job. She’s just interviewed for a corporate law position at the Knightley brothers’ firm, and did very well. She is about to be offered a job, but circumstances in the firm require that she work for six months in Family Law to fill a void, and then move to corporate. As a product of (or perhaps, a victim of) the system, the last thing Hannah wants is to work in Family Law, but she is desperate, and has a child to support, so she accepts. This department is run by Trenton Knightley, who is one of the owners, and is also a divorced father.

Due to a misconception on her part, Hannah gets off to a bit of a rocky start with her new boss, but in no time, her work ethic impresses him. Despite his own misgivings, Trent finds himself very attracted to Hannah, and tries to pursue a personal relationship. It’s clear from the start that Trent is one of the good guys. He had a very bad first marriage, and he feels somewhat awkward about being in the position of being Hannah’s boss, so he tries to take things slowly. He exhibits a lot of patience and understanding with the very skittish Hannah. Although she’s a mother, it’s obvious that Hannah doesn’t have a lot of experience, and that experience doesn’t make her want to jump into a relationship. But she finds herself falling for Trent despite herself. So while she battles her past, her current job that literally makes her ill, and a jealous and vindictive co worker intent on destroying her, it doesn’t look like a happy ever after will come easily to Hannah.

Both Hannah and Trent are sympathetic characters, and they have a lot in common. They don’t have a good track record in past relationships, and they’re both dedicated single parents. They’re honorable people, and while Trent is more willing to take the plunge, Hannah’s sad past holds her back. It’s good to see Trent’s love finally free her. This book is a departure for Grace Burrowes, who is well known for her historical romances. While a contemporary, this book still has her trademark warmth and depth. She must have drawn on her own experiences in Family Law to provide much of the background and details in this heartwarming story.

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Risky Undertaking-A Buryin’ Barry Mystery by Mark de Castrique

December 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Risky Undertaking-A Buryin’ Barry Mystery by Mark de Castrique
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full Length (251 pgs)
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Stephanotis

When Cherokee burial remains are unearthed on the site expanding a local cemetery, the dual occupations of Barry Clayton, part-time deputy and fulltime undertaker, collide. Then, during the interment of the wife of one of Gainesboro, North Carolina’s most prominent citizens, Cherokee activist Jimmy Panther leads a protest. Words and fists fly. When Panther turns up executed on the grave of the deceased woman, Barry is forced to confront her family as the chief suspects. But the case lurches in a new direction with the arrival of Sheriff Tommy Lee Wadkin’s army pal, Boston cop Kevin Malone. He’s on the trail of a Boston hit man who arrived at the Cherokee reservation only days before the murder. Malone is convinced his quarry is the triggerman. But who paid him? And why? The accelerating investigation draws Barry onto the reservation where Panther’s efforts to preserve Cherokee traditions threatened the development of a new casino, a casino bringing millions of dollars of construction plus huge yearly payouts to every member of the tribe. Leading an unlikely team –his childhood nemesis Archie Donovan and his elderly fellow undertaker Uncle Wayne –Barry goes undercover. But the stakes are higher than he realized in this risky undertaking. And the life of a Cherokee boy becomes the wager. Barry must play his cards very carefully .

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Lead character, Barry Clayton, is part-time deputy and also a full-time undertaker which makes for some interesting reading. He’s likeable and I enjoyed some of his wit and the way he interacted with other characters who sometimes stole the show from him.

I especially liked the storyline about preserving Cherokee traditions and how the plot involving the building of a casino seemed to tie everything together. The author does a wonderful job giving you a sense of place. Dialogue was sometimes downright funny, and the pacing is fast so you find yourself half way through the book without realizing it.

What I liked best about this book was its originality. I read lots of mysteries and I think Mr. de Castrique put a new spin on what could have turned into an overdone plotline. However, I think of this one as a hybrid of sorts, part cozy, part police procedure and I think the author pulled it off.

If you’re looking for something a little different, like small town settings peppered with a bunch of quirky characters I’d say this one’s for you.

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To Have or To Haunt by Ishabelle Torry

December 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

HAUNT
To Have or To Haunt by Ishabelle Torry
Publisher: Breathless Press
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Mystery, Historical, Contemporary, Holiday, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (38 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

Can Melanie’s Halloween bash survive Leah’s ghostly tricks?

Melanie Fyre is a passionate teacher determined to raise funds for the town’s school. What better way to do it than by expanding the local businesses? All she needs is land. Untouched for years thanks to a local superstition, the Crowe property is perfect. If Melanie can debunk the myth, she can get the use of those 600 beautiful acres. She just has to prove to the town that Leah’s ghost is not haunting the mansion, even on Samhain night.
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Burned to death and proclaimed a witch, Leah Crowe’s soul has been cursed to an eternity of loneliness, all because she dared to love a woman. When the saucy Melanie arrives at her home to throw a costume party that mocks Leah’s very existence, the bitter ghost resolves to renew the town’s fear of her name. Will Leah’s ghost ruin all of Melanie’s plans?

Sometimes the past bleeds into the present.

One of the things I enjoy the most about ghost stories is exploring what it was that caused the deceased to become trapped between this life and the next one. After all, most people don’t stick around to haunt the places they knew well when they were alive! It’s hard to discuss Leah’s reasons for haunting her old home without wandering into spoiler territory, but I was deeply satisfied with how that part of her past was explained. It worked well for her personality and history.

It would have been nice to see more of a difference between Melanie and Leah’s use of the English language. Despite growing up and living hundreds of years apart, their vocabularies and speaking styles were incredibly similar. I was a little confused about why this might be the case and briefly wondered if it was a clue of some sort or if their voices should have been more distinct.

Blending so many different genres into one short tale isn’t an easy task, but Ms. Torry did a good job mixing them all together. The romantic and science fiction elements were slightly stronger than the mystery ones. It wouldn’t have been the same without all three of them, though, so this is something that I think will appeal to anyone who enjoys any or all of them.

I’d recommend To Have or To Haunt to anyone who is interested in dipping their toes into a new genre. It covers so many of them that it’s an easy place to try something new.

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A Stitch on Time by Yolanda Sfetsos

December 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

STITCH
A Stitch on Time by Yolanda Sfetsos
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (259 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Thistledown

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Sierra Fox has finally inherited her grandmother s power to destroy demons, but what good is it when her werewolf boyfriend still lies in a coma? Worse, the decision she s about to make could save him but ruin their relationship.

If that s not enough bad stuff on her plate, she s got a soul to save the soul of her closest friend, killed by the Lamia that got away.

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All of this leads to a one-way ride into the abandoned part of town, where the Obscurus plan to summon Legion. With her demon hunter friend by her side, Sierra prepares for the final battle because even she knows this will be The End.

When you look into the abyss, it can look right back at you.

In the fifth book of the Sierra Fox series you will meet a demon hunter with a soul to save. Sierra’s closest friend has just been killed by a Lamia and her soul taken. In a race against time, she has to rescue her before it’s too late. Add to that a boyfriend in a coma and some complications when he doesn’t seem to be getting much better and Sierra has to resort to the nearly unthinkable to stop him from flat lining. Life can really be a twisted mother sometimes. Especially when you’re dating the local pack alpha.

The group Obscurus is after Sierra, especially Mace, an unholy force who will use anything he can to blow up Spook Central. In a battle that will take everything Sierra has, the odds are not exactly in her favor-unless you count a Goddess and a demon conduit as backup. This book was a rocket ship of a ride and I think if read in order would have been awesome.

Going into the series at book number five, I was decidedly lost. Sometimes you can jump right in and find your way but there were so many minute details that didn’t make sense, it took a while before I could get a bead on what exactly was going on with the story. Sister who dies and comes back to life when someone close to them dies. Okay. Check. Great concept. It led the way into the story but as things began to unwind it was unclear who the people were and I struggled with that and to some extent I think it detracted from the book for me.

I think I would have liked to see a bit more of a recap for people who stumble across this book (like I did) and fall in love with the art, not realizing it is in the middle of a series. As I said, sometimes you are able to navigate the waters but this felt more like a mudpit and I couldn’t get a grip.

On the other side, the main character was great and the dynamics of the world were intriguing. I liked the demon aspect and the conflicted nature of her saving her werewolf boyfriend the way she did. The sex was steamy and a nice topper on the cake. I want to go back and read more of this series so I understand the world better and I think in doing so, I will enjoy it much more. Urban fantasy fans will enjoy this series-but please read it in order.

Bring on the butt kicking heroines cause the world needs more of them…

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