REVIEW: Accidentally Dead by Dakota Cassidy

Shannon C.'s review of Accidentally Undead (Accidental Friends, Book 2) by Dakota Cassidy
Paranormal romance released by Berkley Trade 1 Jul 08

I have sentimental warm fuzzies toward Dakota Cassidy. When she was writing ebooks, she was the first author I found and the one that sold me on the idea of ebooks in the first place. So I'm glad she's finally doing stuff with Berkley. While romantic comedies aren't generally my thing, Ms. Cassidy's characters act like normal people and even talk like normal people, which I really liked. While this second book in her Accidental series is flawed, I still recommend it, especially to those of you who like funnier fare. (I'm looking at you, Laura J.) Read more

Tags: 2008, Accidental Friends series, Accidentally Dead, Berkley, Dakota Cassidy, Grade B, July 2008, Paranormal Romance, Review, ShannonC

REVIEW: Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke

Gwen's review of Dark Hunger (The Brethren, Book 2) by Sara Reinke
Contemporary paranormal romance released by Zebra 2 Sep 08

Allow me to first tell you not to read the blurb on the back of the book - the one I read is completely misleading and mostly wrong. Read the blurb at the end of this review (got it from the author's site). It's more accurate. I wish all copywriters would read a bloody book before they write blurbs - at least the first couple of chapters, please. Read more

Tags: 2008, Contemporary Romance, Dark Hunger, Grade C, Gwen, Paranormal Romance, Review, Sara Reinke, September 2008, The Brethren series, Zebra

DDS REVIEW: The Secret Circle Trilogy by L.J. Smith

Limecello's reviews of The Secret Circle Trilogy by L.J. Smith
Contemporary Young Adult romance released by Harper Teen Sep - Nov 92, re-released Jul and Dec 08

I own the original trilogy, and decided to review them for a number of reasons. First, I recently re-read them. Next (and more importantly?) Sybil has been pushing the Young Adult angle. Lastly, these books are being republished - the first volume is already out, and the second is coming out in December. Perfect timing, no? Getting to the point - I loved this series. I believe I originally read them shortly after they were published, and I was hooked. Written before the whole paranormal wave, these books toe the line between a contemporary and paranormal YA book. I'm almost surprised I like these books so much, because I generally can't stand series that don't have definite ending with each novel. These books, however, are just that good. Read more

Tags: 2008, December 2008, Duckies Do Series, Grade A, Grade B, July 2008, L.J. Smith, Limecello, November 1992, October 1992, Paranormal Romance, Review, September 1992, The Captive, The Initiation, The Power, The Secret Circle Trilogy, young adult

REVIEW: Heart Fate by Robin D. Owens

Sandy M's review of Heart Fate (Celta's HeartMates, Book 7) by Robin D. Owens
Paranormal Romance published by Berkley Trade 2 Sep 08

Wow, after finishing this seventh book in the HeartMates series, I'm certainly sorry I haven't read any of the others before it. This world Ms. Owens has created is simply wonderfully fascinating and beautifully written.

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Tags: 2008, Berkley Trade, Celta's HeartMates Series, Grade A, Heart Fate, Paranormal Romance, Review, Robin D. Owens, Sandy M, September 2008

REVIEW: Jinx by Jennifer Estep

Lawson’s review of Jinx (Bigtime #3) by Jennifer Estep
Paranormal romance released by Berkley Sensation 2 Sep 08

It’s no surprise that I’m a fan of Estep’s Bigtime superheroes. I loved Karma Girl and Hot Mama. She’s got a very creative world and it’s a new take for romance. Even the first person doesn’t bother me. Jinx continues all of this, with keeping in touch with members of the Fearless Five and introducing new supers in the mix. Read more

Tags: 2008, Berkley Sensation, Bigtime series, Grade A, Jennifer Estep, Jinx, Lawson, Paranormal Romance, Review, September 2008

REVIEW: Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh

Gwen's review of Hostage to Pleasure (Psy-Changelings, Book 5) by Nalini Singh
Futuristic paranormal romance released by Berkley 2 Sep 08

I'm convinced that Nalini Singh is a visitor from another world and is recounting a history to us, not speculative fiction. Her stories are so REAL and the characters completely believable. I think this was the best Psy-Changeling book I've read yet. Read more

Tags: 2008, Berkley, Futuristic, Grade A, Gwen, Hostage to Pleasure, Nalini Singh, Paranormal Romance, Psy-Changelings series, Review, September 2008

REVIEW: Noah by Jacquelyn Frank

Gwen's review of Noah (Nightwalkers, Book 5) by Jacquelyn Frank
Paranormal romance released by Zebra 2 Sep 08

In this very long (over 450 pages!) fifth book in Frank's Nightwalkers series, a LOT happens and we finally get to meet Noah's mate - Kestra. She's everything I could have hoped for for the Demon King. Frank gives us more meat in this book than past entries and I happily chewed away. Even if some of it was a little more like jerky than filet mignon. Read more

Tags: 2008, Grade B, Gwen, Jacquelyn Frank, Nightwalkers series, Noah, Paranormal Romance, Review, September 2008, Zebra

REVIEW: Insatiable Desire by Rita Herron

Gwen's review of Insatiable Desire (The Demonborn, Book 1) by Rita Herron
Contemporary paranormal romance released by GCP Forever 26 Aug 08

This is the first of a new series for Herron.  The next, Dark Hunger, comes out in 2009.  It's about a man born of a demon and his fight to squelch his "bad blood" from a horribly abusive father.  It explores his irresistible and unwanted attraction to a local grief counselor (and resident psychic), Clarissa.   It's part horror, part thriller, part paranormal romance, and I hated it.  Read more

Tags: 2008, August 2008, Contemporary Romance, Demonborn series, Forever, Grade F, Grand Central Publishing, Gwen, Insatiable Desire, Paranormal Romance, Review, Rita Herron

REVIEW: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs

LauraD's review of Cry Wolf (Alpha and Omega, Book 1) by Patricia Briggs
Urban fantasy/Contemporary paranormal romance released by Ace 29 Jul 08

I had been hearing the buzz about Patricia Briggs' new novel, so I was thrilled to win a copy from Avidbookreader. I am one of the few readers who hasn't yet read one of the Mercy Thompson books, so I went into my first Patricia Briggs experience with a completely open mind. Read more

Tags: 2008, Ace, Alpha and Omega series, Contemporary, Cry Wolf, Grade A, July 2008, LauraD, Paranormal Romance, Patricia Briggs, Penguin, Review, Urban Fantasy

REVIEW: Nature of the Beast by Howell, Basso, and Silver

Gwen's review of Nature of the Beast by Hannah Howell, Adrienne Basso, and Eve Silver
Historical paranormal romance anthology released by Kensington 26 Aug 08

This is a collection of three historical paranormal stories all centered on vampires and their women.  All three have some nice action and all three have lovely romances.  Not all three are of equal quality, but it's a good anthology.   One of the few Historical Paranormal Romances that I have liked.  Often when these sub-genres are blended, something suffers.  These stories handle it well. Read more

Tags: 2008, Adrienne Basso, anthology, August 2008, Eve Silver, Grade B, Grade C, Gwen, Hannah Howell, Historical, Kensington, Nature of the Beast, Paranormal Romance, Review

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