Banshee Charmer by Tiffany Alee

Description:

When she’s sent to a crime scene and finds her second dead woman in as many weeks, half-banshee detective Kiera “Mac” McLoughlin is convinced a serial killer is on the loose. Incubi are extinct, her boss insists. But what else can kill a woman in the throes of pleasure? When her partner is murdered after using witchcraft to locate the killer and Mac is thrown off the case, her frustration turns to desperation.

Certain the killer is an incubus, Mac works behind her department’s back to chase down slim, sometimes perilous leads. While the killer eludes her, she does discover handsome Aidan Byrne, an investigative counterpart from the enigmatic Otherworlder Enforcement Agency. Mac typically runs her investigations fast and hard, but with Aidan at her side, she’s running this one “hot” as well. But Aidan knows more than he’s letting on—something that could shatter their blazing romance and add Mac to the killer’s growing body count…

My Review:

Banshee Charmer by Tiffany Allee

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What an amazing book!  Let me tell you the only problem that I had with it was when I finished it!  I could have kept reading it, honestly, as I loved everything about this book. 

I loved the chemistry between the lead characters, Mac and Aidan.  To me it was like a recipe for a decadent cake, like the you-tell-your-friend/boyfriend/husband-that-you-need-a-glass-of-milk-for-so-that-you-can-shove-it-all-in-your-mouth-so-you-don’t-have-to-share decadent cake.  In the real world that recipe would look like this: 1 part Mac + 1 part Aidan = Absolutely Freaking Delicious hotness.  And not only did it start out hot, but it just continued to burn through the rest of the book.  I loved how the whole chemistry started out as a pure irritation (on Mac’s part), and turned into pure lust and then maybe it might become something more. 

I think this book had the best characters.  I loved Aidan’s cockiness.  I mean, he just oozed it, especially when trying to irritate Mac.  To add to the cockiness, you add the sex appeal and you can’t help but love him.  (And yes, I knew exactly what he was, before and especially after he makes the smart ass comment to Mac about him being a sex god.)

I also really enjoyed Mac.   She is just one great character.  She is naturally insecure as a ½ banshee living in a world where she is surrounded by “normal” humans.  But she is stronger than she realizes.  She is determined, loyal, and stupidly brave.   She is the character that you want to be real and be your best friend just because she is so dependable… and that way you both can get in trouble together.  

Overall, this is a great book, with a great resolution.  There are a few twists that I wasn’t expecting and a storyline that kept me wanting to read more.  I highly recommend this book, and look forward to hearing what y’all think of it too.  

Happy Reading!


Cana

Bewitching Book Tour: Just One Drop by Quinn Loftis

Just One Drop

By Quinn Loftis

Jennifer Adams, best friend to Jacque Pierce and Sally Morgan, spicy, out spoken, a little crazy and human...or so she thought. Jen has just found out that human DNA is not the only thing that resides in her veins, she happens to share that little pesky werewolf gene, although it isn't more than just a drop. Now that she and her friends are living in Romania with Fane's pack, she is also oh so conveniently stuck with the object of her affection, the fur ball Decebel. 

Drawn to each other by something they don't understand Jen finds herself frustrated by the lack of mating signs between her and said fur ball. Not only is she dealing with that not so un-frustrating problem, she now has been informed that because of that little drop of werewolf blood in her she is now required to attended a multi-pack gathering for un-mated wolves. This type of gathering hasn't taken place in over a century but with a shortage of females among the werewolf population the males are getting worried they won't ever find their true mates. 

Meanwhile Decebel struggles with the emotions he is feeling towards Jen. He tries to keep his distance but there is just something about the mouthy blonde that keeps him coming back for more of her verbal abuse that he just can't seem to get enough of...go figure

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Excerpt:

Chapter 6

"What are you grinning about?" Decebel growled, knowing he wasn't going to like the answer.

"I think it's time we break up their girls' night out. Preferably before Jen falls off the bar," Fane told him. Though he tried, he couldn't hide the teasing laughter in his eyes as he watched his words penetrate Decebel's mind.

"She's in a bar?"

"Oh, she'll do you one better than that, Beta." Fane chuckled. "She's on a bar. As in dancing on a bar. The patrons are quite taken with her."

Decebel was out of his seat and ripping the door open before Fane could finish his sentence.

"Did you have taunt him?" Vasile scolded.

Fane shrugged. "Seeing the steely, calm Beta all riled is too much to pass up, Alpha."

Vasile tried to hide his smile as he shook his head at his only son. "Fine, but hurry up and go with him or he'll tear the damn bar apart, and I don't have the time or energy to deal with that mess."

"As you say." Fane winked at his father.

"Luna, I'm giving you fair warning. Your little adventure has been found out by the subject of your taunting. Do you think it wise, my love, to bait a dominant male?"

Fane could feel her surprise as she heard his voice in her mind. He smiled. He loved surprising her – it was a nice change of pace since he was usually the one being surprised.

"Crap. Is he on his way here?" Fane heard the anxiety in her voice.

"Hell is on his heels, love."

"You are enjoying this entirely too much, White Fang."

"Aw. Now, Jacquelyn, that is no way to speak to your mate." Fane couldn't cover his laughter.

"Just remember, wolf-man, I will follow through with my threat to have that dog house built for you. Now how long?"

"You wound me with your words, Luna."

"Fane, I'm not playing with you. How long till the brooding fur ball arrives?"

Fane had neglected to tell Jacquelyn that he and Decebel had been driving the whole time they'd been conversing. The bar was only five minutes from the mansion. He smiled to himself as he and Decebel climbed out of the Hummer.

Fane pulled open the door to the bar. He took in the scene and nearly lost his composure at the sight.

"You're looking stunning, Luna, if not a little under-clothed." Fane watched as Jacquelyn's eyes, big as saucers, met his across the bar. He grinned wickedly, raising his eyebrows as he whispered in her mind.

"Gotchya."

Author:

Quinn is a 31 year old wife, mother, nurse, and writer, not necessarily in that order.  She lives in beautiful North West Arkansas with her husband, son and Nora their Doberman pinscher. She loves writing, reading, and crocheting. Her favorite holiday is Christmas, favourite book(s) is Pride and Prejudice, The Alpha and Omega Series by Patricia Briggs, and the Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling. She loves to be silly and have fun, loves music and thinks there is no greater sound in the world than that of her little boy's laughter. 

www.quinnloftisbooks.com

@AuthQuinnLoftis

My Review:

I really enjoyed this book.  I think that this book was so much better than the second book in this series, and was just as good as the first book in this series. 

I loved the characters in this book.  I love how Jen was not the simple nympho that I thought she was from the first book.  Her character proved that she was a strong willed, brave, loyal and deviously cunning character that you just can’t help but love.  Though, sometimes her cunning and scheming got a bit irritating, and then there was her second guessing herself, but overall, you can’t help but love Jen.  And then there is Sally.  Here we get to learn more about her importance in the tribe.  You wonder how it is going to turn out for her in the next book.  Hmmm, will she be getting a book of her own?  Can’t wait to see.

And now, I can honestly say that I have a new book crush: Decebel.  Be still my heart!  I thought that I loved Fane, but let me tell you that he was quickly replaced by Decebel.  In the words of Jen, “Yummy!”

I loved how we got more details on the canis lupis.  It makes the book definitely more interesting as you can compare the werewolves to the fully wolf counterparts. 

There are some great and unexpected twists in this book that will keep you guessing… Unfortunately this includes the cliffhanger.  Speaking of which, can I just say how much I hate cliffhangers?  Like the one that is in this book, I turned the page and ended up yelling some choice words… Not a good thing to do at work!  Hoping that a resolution is coming soon!!!!

KUDOS to Ms. Loftis on correctly spelling “y’all” in this book.  Made me quite happy to see it spelled correctly. 

Honestly, with this book, my only issue was the lack of editing for errors.  There were many mistakes like main characters’ names being misspelled, grammar errors, and not to mention the missing words in sentences.  For my BOCD (Book Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), I found it very distracting. 

Overall, I think this is a great book.  I recommend this book, and look forward to a resolution in the next book. 

For the reviews on the other 2 books, click on the following links:  Prince of Wolves & Blood Rites.  

Promo: Immortals And Melodies by Heather Jensen

So today at Place of Reads, we are proud to promote the upcoming book Immortals And Melodies by Heather Jensen, available on May 28, 2012 for Kindles.  You also will have an opportunity to win a copy of Immortals And Melodies through this week!

Description:

I stared into the face of a vampire, fangs and all. But she was my vampire. And I was about to be hers. She bit her own wrist and lowered it to my open mouth. She spoke only one word. “Drink.”

Catalyst frontman Trey is no stranger to chaos, but even the life of a rock star couldn’t prepare him for the consequences of loving a vampire. Trey’s life is in danger; threatened by the very group he must join to stay alive. His struggle to continue his career and release a new album with the band is marred by events that force him to ask a powerful Synod Elder for help.

Aurora has to keep Trey alive until she can make him a vampire, but her own kind will stop at nothing to prevent it. The head of the Emissary is having her followed, and if she can’t figure out who is behind the violent attacks Trey might not make it to the full moon. As Aurora battles her own kind, she’s also plagued by the risk she’s taking by changing Trey. Will her moon-given power be enough to carry Trey through the change, or will he be left floating in the wake of destruction?

Check out Ms. Jensen at www.heatherjensen.info and www.facebook.com/BloodAndGuitars. 

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Happy Reading!


Cana

Follow Friday (29)

Welcome to Follow Friday Hosted 

By Parajunkee.com and Alisoncanread.com

Q: Activity! Dreamcast your current read.

Here is the problem with this question:  I am reading 3 books at one time right now.  One for at home, one at job #1 and one at job #2 (yes, I work 2 jobs, and have a book for each one... I'm a superhero of course, so if I'm not working I'm reading).  So I'll give you the leads for the books for the job I'm at now.  :)


So for book from Job #1:  Immortals and Melodies by Heather Jensen 

  

Michelle Ryan as Aurora

Reeve Carney as Trey

I don't know about who else......

So what about you?  

Happy Reading!


Cana

Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands

Description:


Christian Notte's story, the sixteenth book in the Argeneau series is set on an island paradise called St. Lucia. After a bad relationship and an even worse divorce, Carolyn decides to go on a long overdue and much needed vacation with the 'girls'. Only the rest of the vacationers didn't get the memo. Around every corner there seems to be another couple celebrating their honeymoon or anniversary and the few single men she does see are far too young to even consider, including an irresistibly attractive rock violinist she meets. It's really too bad he's so young but in the end it doesn't matter because according to his cousin, Giacinta, women in general aren't Christian's type. But there's a catch, Christian needs Carolyn's help. He needs her to be his beard (to play the part of his fake girlfriend) for the week to appease his 'machismo' family. Carolyn just can't seem to say No and decides to help Gia's cousin. The only problem is that being around Christian and acting like they are a loving couple is wreaking havoc on her emotions. Carolyn's thoughts keep drifting back to places they shouldn't, like kissing his full lips or feeling his broad shoulders under her fingertips... good lord, she's in trouble.


My Review

Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So as usual, I have my bodice rippers that just can't be avoided.  I mean, lets be honest, what woman doesn't enjoy a good bodice ripper here and there.  Most of the time they aren't too deep, they are definitely quick reads, and they pretty much relate to the delish piece of German Chocolate cake that is sitting beside you (and if you don't know, I have one right now :]...).  So I'm very happy with this book, because it fulfills the requirements for a good bodice ripper.  


So, why did I enjoy this book?  First, I read the rest of the books.  They were good, and entertaining.  This book definitely met that expectation.  But it was more than that.  It gave another perspective of a vampire looking for a lifemate.  I mean, you have Christian who is waiting, and not wanting to rush things with Carolyn, but you can't help but make them rush. Second, the whole "I'm gay, but I'm not gay" was hilarious.  Too many things to really go into, but it was great!  Had me rolling on the floor as I read it.  Finally, the mystery about what is going on for Carolyn, and her "accident" prone occurances made you think, and it wasn't even the person you were thinking.  


Overall, this was a great book, and I recommend it, especially if you have read the others.  Looking for the next one in August (just in time for my birthday! Yipee!).

Happy Reading!


Cana

Waiting On Wednesday: Moonglow by Kristen Callihan

Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is: 

Description:

Once the seeds of desire are sown . . . 
Finally free of her suffocating marriage, widow Daisy Ellis Craigmore is ready to embrace the pleasures of life that have long been denied her. Yet her new-found freedom is short lived. A string of unexplained murders has brought danger to Daisy's door, forcing her to turn to the most unlikely of saviors . . . 


Their growing passion knows no bounds . . . 
Ian Ranulf, the Marquis of Northrup, has spent lifetimes hiding his primal nature from London society. But now a vicious killer threatens to expose his secrets. Ian must step out of the shadows and protect the beautiful, fearless Daisy, who awakens in him desires he thought long dead. As their quest to unmask the villain draws them closer together, Daisy has no choice but to reveal her own startling secret, and Ian must face the undeniable truth: Losing his heart to Daisy may be the only way to save his soul.

Coming out on August 1st, 2012

Why?

1. I read the book before (Firelight) and I really enjoyed it.  I'm hoping this one will be just as good.
2. I wonder what the mystery is.  It is suggested, and it is killing me not to know.
3. I love this cover!  It has a haunted or seducing look.  Like a spirit leading you on, or a siren luring you to your death, you can't help but want to follow to find out what is going on. 

What are you waiting for?  


Happy Reading!


Cana

Bewitching Book Tours: Cover Reveal for Succubus Lost by Tiffany Allee

Cover Reveal:

Tour wide giveaway is a Salamander Pin and Succubus Lost ebook

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Happy Reading!


Cana