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The Rose of Shanhasson
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Joely Sue Burkhart
PeachesNCream
, January 11, 2010
Loved this! The world building here is fantastic. I was swept away into a world familiar yet intriguing. Vivid and fully realized characters continue to haunt me long after the last page. The plot -- "Are you kidding? Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles..." the grandfather from Princess Bride -- seriously though, the plot was rich and full! The Sha'Kae al'Dan have a beautiful, rich culture reminiscent of Native Americans. Rhaekhar is the Khul or the leader of the Sha'Kae al'Dan. He is strong and sure and the perfect hero. The Green Lands, a culture reminiscent of medieval kingdoms, are in turmoil. Shannari is the last direct descendant and destined to be High Queen. And, of course, someone doesn't want THAT to happen. But she's been hurt and damaged and requires the greatest growth to achieve her happily ever after. I could completely relate to her survivor instinct and call to fulfill her destiny. Add in Gregar, one of Rhaekhar's personal guard, and you have a love triangle -- menage a trois? -- of epic proportions. Gregar is just as damaged as Shannari, a not so perfect hero, and to say something calls between them would be an understatement. (Side note: I love it when the person I picture portraying a character matches that of the author!!) Run, don't walk, to pick this one up! This trilogy is destined for my keeper shelf! Note: If you don't like blistering hot sex, and lots of it, then you should give this a pass. But I think you'd be sorry if you did.
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With Extreme Pleasure
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Alison Kent
PeachesNCream
, October 20, 2009
This was the first time I'd read anything by Alison Kent and it won't be the last! While there are characters in this book from Kent's Smithson Group series, and is likely considered part of that series, it stands alone well. The story pulled me right in and held me all the way to the satisfying end. It was a richly layered fast pace read, a blending of suspense and sexual tension. The characters are beautifully detailed and multi-faceted. Kent made me care about King and Cady and for them to find happiness with one another. And in the whirlwind pace of this story that says something because I completely believed in the romance...could see it happening. In my writing research, I've learned to have a believable Whirlwind Romance you need ten things -- Confession, Danger, Failure, Honesty, Laughter, Risk, Sacrifice, Support, Teamwork, and Vulnerability -- and Kent nails every last one!
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Shadowlight Kyndred 01
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Lynn Viehl
PeachesNCream
, September 26, 2009
Viehl hits it out of the park again with this continuation in the Darkyn world. This novel builds on the Darkyn world -- even includes a plot line with characters we know and love from the Darkyn series -- but everything is layered so smoothly that new readers won't have any problem starting with this new series. But be warned, you'll want to read the Darkyn series by the time you're done with Shadowlight and waiting for the next Kyndred book! Shadowlight is an edge-of-the-seat tale with trouble at every turn and characters who find out that everything they thought was true isn't. Viehl's characters are three-dimensional making you understand and even sympathize with them, something not limited to the hero/heroine. It's hard to write a review and not give too much away, but I loved these characters. Overall it was a fast-paced read. The set-up was a bit slow with a little back and forth along the time line but well done. I read this in a single day and didn't want it to end. Viehl included the necessary back story without bogging down the pace of this story. And in typical fashion, Viehl threw in an incredible twist at the end hooking me completely (as if I wouldn't continue the series!) into the next book Dreamveil -- which can't come out soon enough.
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Guardian
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Angela Knight
PeachesNCream
, June 24, 2009
This second book delivered everything the first book did. I thoroughly enjoyed it...stayed up all night to read it because I couldn't put it down. Fabulous world-building! Both the Vardon (good guys) and Xer (bad guys) societies are well-created, with Knight paying equal attention to both cultures. She didn't depend on any one device too much. Great characterization including the secondary ones, most of which were described in detail without breaking stride. Riane and Nick fall hard and fast for each other. While the speed at which they fell in love was a bit unrealistic I was able to suspend disbelief for the sake of the story. Riane finds herself stranded in time with only Nick there to help and support her. Once again, Knight has filled the story line with sizzling sex. This book had more point of views to follow than the first book but Knight wove them together beautifully. Next on my list is to get Warlord which I understand is a prequel of sorts to this series. I can't wait to read more from this world!
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Redeemed In Darkness
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Alexis Morgan
PeachesNCream
, June 22, 2009
I’ve been waiting to get the first three books because I don't like reading a series out of order. I didn’t need to worry. Even though this is the fourth book in the Paladin series it is a strong stand alone novel. I loved that the Paladin, at least in this book, was from Seattle...go Pacific Northwest! Morgan has woven a dark world parallel to our modern day one separated by a barrier reminiscent to the one drawn in Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth series. From the reviews I read, this is the first book in the series to explore the world of the Others. Readers see a humanized Others -- learn their true name -- instead of demonic killers and they aren’t strangers anymore. The world and culture are loosely drawn, with just enough to get the reader through the scenes, but that in no way detracts from the story. Cullen was terrifically drawn. He was heroic, virile, and charming. Once his heart was involved, also fiercely loyal. Lusahn was tough as nails, a leader of her own Blade (a team of warriors), yet she was feminine too. When she fell in love there was no half-way, she loved with every ounce of her being. The love story between the two felt a bit rushed even with the premise they wouldn’t see each other ever again once Cullen returned to his world. Morgan has penned a wonderfully, fresh story. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will continue my hunt for the first three in the series (Dark Protector, Dark Defender, and In Darkness Reborn). I will be keeping an eye out for other books by this author!
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In Twilights Shadow
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Patti Oshea
PeachesNCream
, June 22, 2009
I had held off reading this because it is the second book set in this world and I don't like coming into the middle of a series. There was enough backstory though -- that it was a strong stand alone novel -- and while I want to read more about this world I don’t feel I’m missing anything if I don’t. Pleasantly, paranormal in this case didn’t equal vampire, werewolf, or some other branch of demon as the hero or heroine. In O’Shea’s world there are magical people known as Gineal who live side-by-side with humans while keeping their identity hidden. The troubleshooters of this race fight demons protecting the human race and keeping the demons from being noticed by the population. The characters were all rich and multi faceted. O’Shea conveys how hard it had been for Maia to give up her powers. Maia’s self-confidence is shot. Then there’s Creed. He’s done something unforgivable (likely in the first book), though he thought it was for the greater good. The last thing these two characters needed was to fall in love with a reluctant partner. They have a beautiful chemistry together. Their love story had a natural progression. I loved Creed’s inner fight to stay on the side of good but have an issue with Creed when he almost killed a couple of teens pulling a prank. Then I was frustrated with Maia when she failed to do anything more than yell at him. But perhaps it was needed to show Maia’s love for Creed because in the end it shines brightly in his blackest hour. I thoroughly enjoyed O’Shea’s voice. She grabs the reader and doesn’t let go. There were a few plot improbabilities and some aspects not completely explained but the story moved along a good pace. Settings were in today’s world and weren’t overstated. I felt the demons and other dimensions were described enough to get you through the scene, if the world was somewhat loosely strung together, without slowing you down. I definitely plan to read more by Patti O’Shea.
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Watchers In The Night
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Jenna Black
PeachesNCream
, June 03, 2009
This is the first book I've read by Jenna Black. While it was a quick read, it was a slow start and I didn't really get into the story until Hannah showed up. I enjoyed the premise of Killers, vampires who have succumbed to the beast and kill humans indiscriminately, vs. Guardians, vampires who hold on to their humanity by not feeding on humans or, if they do, feed only off the criminal population. Gray was just a so-so hero, however. He was weak in comparison to the other vampires, which wasn't necessarily a problem, but he needed a backbone. Carolyn definitely wore the pants in that relationship where I prefer my heroes a bit more alpha. The secondary vampire characters of Jules, an older vampire who still keeps in touch with his mortal descendants, and Drake, a Killer who helps the Guardians were better received. I loved the relationship between Carolyn and Hannah -- some of the dialogue could have been between me and my best friend -- for me these two characters were fully developed and, while the other characters were also well done, stole the story. I think my biggest problem with this book was that I had a hard time with the love story of Gray and Carolyn. Carolyn says throughout the story how Gray is/was the love of her life yet there are references to bitter fights in the weeks leading up to their wedding. I just couldn't believe in the "I forgive you everything" premise. The plot had all the usual romance pieces but was nothing extraordinary.
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Red Dead World 01
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Jordan Summers
PeachesNCream
, May 31, 2009
"What if Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf turned out to be the same person?" Intrigued? I sure was. I was sucked in from word one, page one by this well paced story! A futuristic paranormal romance that was dark, hopeful, and sexy all rolled into one. You have a kick-a$$ heroine and hero that is sexy, tough, noble, and empathetic. Red is an intense story with compelling characters who endear themselves from page one. Summers has crafted a complex story with a suspenseful plot as important to the story as the steamy romance. The author's website describes her writing as supernatural, urban fantasy, contemporary/suspense, and erotic romance. I'd have to agree this series launch is all that. And I can't wait for the second book in this series -- Scarlet. -- I need to stress that this book contains some very dark passages. When I read the first chapter of this story I could have easily been starting a murder-thriller. The parts of the story told from the serial killer's point of view, written in first person, put you inside his head, showing in no uncertain terms how demented the villain is.
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Salt & Silver
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Anna Katherine
PeachesNCream
, May 31, 2009
This book has a bit of everything -- myth, religious lore, magic, adventure, struggle, and love. The characters engaged me from the start. There's chemistry between Ryan and Allie that keeps them real. The setting descriptions balanced the action without slowing the story down. It was a well paced and fun, first person point of view, ride. I love first person because it really pulls you into the story but I also know it is a challenging way to write and maintain the tension needed for a good story. Anna Katherine (a pseudonym for two friends) manages this well in this debut novel. I look forward to other books by this duo.
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Marked By Moonlight
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Sharie Kohler
PeachesNCream
, May 31, 2009
This story had everything I look for in a book -- great chemistry between the hero and heroine, life-threatening conflict, emotional depth, and a mystery -- I didn't want it to end! It's a well paced story about a newly infected warewolf and a dedicated lycan hunter. The world unfolds to the reader as Claire learns about the lycans and the secret society of hunters. It's a vivid world that draws the reader in from page one. While the characters hold you through to the last page. Claire and Gideon have an undeniable chemistry between them. I really related to Claire's shyness and loved her growth though I wanted to shake her in one scene at the end. Secondary characters are also well defined and I really hope to see more of Darius in the future of this series. It is super sexy. The tension is incredibly palpable. It left me panting (pun intended!) for the next installment, Kiss of a Dark Moon.
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Warrior Time Hunters
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Angela Knight
PeachesNCream
, May 31, 2009
First off, this was so much better than her Mageverse series so I'm thinking Knight is at her best when writing futuristic stories. I haven't read Jane's Warlord, which I understand is a prequel of sorts to this series, so I came into this blind. Warrior stands alone beautifully, but it leaves you wanting more of this world. In fact, Warlord, which includes Jane's Warlord and Warfem, is on my to buy list! Fabulous world-building! The societies and culture of both the good guys and the bad are well-created, with just enough detail. She didn't depend on any one device too much. Great characterization including the secondary ones were described in detail without breaking stride. Jessica and Galar fell for each other hard, but I could see why so it was believable. My big disappoint was the moment the spy was revealed. The first time you get inside the traitor's head, there's no indication of who he was. I anticipated being strung along for a while, kept guessing, but that tension wasn't to be. If the author makes a point of not telling me the first time, I expect to find out in the heat of the moment. I think this has to be one of the best organized books I've read in a long time. I can't wait to read Guardian which is next up in this series -- a trilogy. -- Just a heads up, Angela Knight pushes the limited of everyday romance. So if you don't like blistering hot sex, and lots of it, then you should give this author a pass.
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