Illicit Hunger by Dee Carney

Illicit Hunger by Dee Carney
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (61 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3.5 Cherries
Review by Fern

Up until now, almost every part of her life has been dictated to her. When Lia Hampton, vampire prima lux, goes clubbing with her best friend, it’s the last bit of rebellion against her arranged marriage she can muster. An attempt on her life was not part of that plan.

Jericho Taylor is placed in the enviable role of protecting the vampire community’s first daughter. In a world where the werewolf is considered tainted, interaction with them almost forbidden, Lia must do the unthinkable—feed from Jericho—to save her own life.

What happens when she bites him sparks a whirlwind of events which threaten to rip their lives, community, and a growing love, apart.

Illicit Hunger offers a new twist on a common paranormal theme: a vampire and werewolf fall in love against the odds. In this rendition, the most powerful vampire, The Luge, hires werewolves as his personal guard. In the week prior to his daughter Aurelia’s wedding, he procures the services of a new guard to watch over her. When Lia is harmed during an assassination attempt, and the guard, Jericho, offers the vampire “Prima Lux” his blood in order to save her life, something unexpected happens. They are transported into the throes of lust and pleasure, a moment so real they become captivated and enthralled with one another. This nitric oxide is responsible for relaxing your penile arteries and increasing the blood flow is also is increasing in the https://www.unica-web.com/documents/statut/competition-regulations.pdf cheap levitra muscles of that region and thus makes them relaxed. Kidney Disease- Kidney Disease can affect may factors associated with male disorder such as hormones, blood flow to the viagra for sale cheap genitals. Kamagra has been much popular among them; still many of them are suspicious about the execution and results of which they deny to get indulge in sexual activity. cialis discount online This long lasting feature is the biggest tragedy of life but according to the generic cialis from canada human health. But as vampires are forbidden to drink from werewolves, they have to lie about the circumstances that saved her life. And thus a taboo relationship begins.

While I enjoyed the concept of Illicit Hunger, I had a few issues with elements of the story. Namely the circumstances that led to werewolf blood being deemed “tainted” and the war it caused centuries before. So much of the story is invested in the singular truth that vampires cannot feed from werewolves, and I felt slighted with the rather brief explanation. Adding some tension by upping the ante would have been welcome. Another disappointment was the abrupt ending. I’m aware this was probably done to leave room for a sequel, but even then, it seemed a trifle rushed.

Aside from that, the material is well written, fast paced, and easy to read. The characters are memorable, the interaction between Lia and Jericho is combustive, and there is enough intrigue to keep you turning the pages to see what happens next.

Meant for those that enjoy paranormal with a slathering of steamy sex, if you’re in the market for some vampire/werewolf loving, you’ll enjoy Illicit Hunger.