This is the first book in the Dorina Basarab, Dhampir series by Karen Chance.
Book Blurb:
Dorina Basarab is a dhampir - half-human, half-vampire. Unlike most dhampirs, though, Dory has managed to maintain her sanity. Now Dory's vampire father has come to her for help - again. Her Uncle Dracula (yes, the Dracula), cruelest among vampires, has escaped his prison. And her father wants Dory to work with gorgeous master vampire Louis-Cesare to put him back there.
Although Dory prefers to work alone, Dracula is the only thing that truly scares her - and when she has to face him, she'll take all the help she can get.
I've read the Cassie Palmer series by Karen Chance and if you are familiar with that series, you will be surprised by this one - especially when you find out who Dory's Dad is. LOL
Dory is a tough, no nonsense kind of gal, dhampir aside. Being shunned by the supernatural world - they consider her to be a mistake that should not have survived the first moments of birth - Dory is naturally a loner and considering the dhampir rages that sometimes overtake her, that is a good thing. Vampires hate and fear her, with good reason - she hunts and kills them (only the bad ones) and because of who her father is - well that can sometimes pose a problem......
I really enjoyed this book and hope that Ms. Chance is going to make a series out of it. It is fast paced and full of action with an awesome butt kicking main character. I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars. :)
M
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Real Vampires Get Lucky
This is the 3rd book in the Glory St. Clair series by Gerry Bartlett.
Gloriana St. Clair, Glory to her friends, is a four hundred year old vampire. She was turned vampire on what she feels was a 'bloated' day, and so is stuck in a size 12 for eternity.
Glory believes in blending in with the mortal world, she drinks synthetic blood and is a firm believer in 'no humans for lunch, or any other meal for that matter'. She owns a vintage second hand store and is very proud of her independence - much to the chagrin of her 'maker' and sometimes lover Jerry Blade, who would love nothing more than to have Glory marry him and move into his home - much to the chagrin of his mother, who thinks that Glory is a money hungry slut.
In this installment of Glory's life we find Glory and her faithful companion Valdez, the talking dog, in the alley behind Glory's building. Someone has been attacked and left for dead. Glory has the ability to save this woman - but it would mean doing something Glory has never done before, something she really does not want to do - but she can't just let the woman die - can she?
This was a good read. Glory and company are hilarious and I look forward to finding out what new mischief they can get into with each book.
I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars.
Gloriana St. Clair, Glory to her friends, is a four hundred year old vampire. She was turned vampire on what she feels was a 'bloated' day, and so is stuck in a size 12 for eternity.
Glory believes in blending in with the mortal world, she drinks synthetic blood and is a firm believer in 'no humans for lunch, or any other meal for that matter'. She owns a vintage second hand store and is very proud of her independence - much to the chagrin of her 'maker' and sometimes lover Jerry Blade, who would love nothing more than to have Glory marry him and move into his home - much to the chagrin of his mother, who thinks that Glory is a money hungry slut.
In this installment of Glory's life we find Glory and her faithful companion Valdez, the talking dog, in the alley behind Glory's building. Someone has been attacked and left for dead. Glory has the ability to save this woman - but it would mean doing something Glory has never done before, something she really does not want to do - but she can't just let the woman die - can she?
This was a good read. Glory and company are hilarious and I look forward to finding out what new mischief they can get into with each book.
I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Eternal Pleasure
This is the first book in the Gods of the Night series by Nina Bangs and the story of Ty and Kelly.
Kelly Maloy is your average college student, working her way thru college with a series of odd jobs. This last job she's taken will put her way over the top with college money - making it a little easier for her to afford extra's, like food. The job is easy - pick this guy up from the airport and drive him wherever he needs to go every evening for a couple of weeks. But what is that saying about something being 'too good to be true'?
Ty Endeka is a beautiful man and he provokes feelings in Kelly that are almost overwhelming in their intensity. He seems too big, too much, too primal - nothing like any man Kelly has ever met before.
Ty is part of the Eleven - an alliance of ultimate predators. They have come together to prevent what the Mayans predict to be the end of the world on 12-21-12.
How does Kelly fit into this plan? Can Ty be true to himself, to his very nature - without scaring Kelly away?
I don't want to give too much away here - but the concept of this book is a little out there. Don't get me wrong - it is an awesome concept and I did enjoy this book. I am assuming there will be at least 10 more, with one book for each of the 'eleven' and maybe one for their leader, Fin - I'm not sure about that one though - cause I have no idea what Fin is going to turn out to be. LOL
I give this book a 3.5 out of 5. But I look forward to the next ones in the series.
M
Kelly Maloy is your average college student, working her way thru college with a series of odd jobs. This last job she's taken will put her way over the top with college money - making it a little easier for her to afford extra's, like food. The job is easy - pick this guy up from the airport and drive him wherever he needs to go every evening for a couple of weeks. But what is that saying about something being 'too good to be true'?
Ty Endeka is a beautiful man and he provokes feelings in Kelly that are almost overwhelming in their intensity. He seems too big, too much, too primal - nothing like any man Kelly has ever met before.
Ty is part of the Eleven - an alliance of ultimate predators. They have come together to prevent what the Mayans predict to be the end of the world on 12-21-12.
How does Kelly fit into this plan? Can Ty be true to himself, to his very nature - without scaring Kelly away?
I don't want to give too much away here - but the concept of this book is a little out there. Don't get me wrong - it is an awesome concept and I did enjoy this book. I am assuming there will be at least 10 more, with one book for each of the 'eleven' and maybe one for their leader, Fin - I'm not sure about that one though - cause I have no idea what Fin is going to turn out to be. LOL
I give this book a 3.5 out of 5. But I look forward to the next ones in the series.
M
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