I loved this book simply for the fact because it took place in San Diego and I recognized almost all the places and streets described. The author actually lives in San Diego and co-owns my favourite bookstore there, Mysterious Galaxy. So yes, I’m pretty prejudiced. ;-) It totally cracked me up when in the beginning he described La Jolla and he even mentioned the language school I attended myself a couple of years ago! So this book was great for me because it has such a big recognition factor for me.

This is the first in a series of four books. It’s a nice, light YA story, a bit fluffy but that’s why I love this kind of books. It relaxes me like no other and it was a fast, entertaining read

I took this book on vacation with me, I figured it’ll be a nice in-between-read. I was amazed at myself, I got through it pretty quickly.

The LKH story did not belong in this book. If I’m not mistaken, what was sold to us as a short story / novella, is really the first chapter of a full blown novel (I just don’t remember which Anita Book it was…). So, in context with the whole novel that would follow, it’d actually make sense. But just ripped out like this it didn’t belong and was just a lot of blah blah.

I’m not really a fan of MJD and her Undead series. I only read the first book in her series and it was way too chick-lit for me. However, I did enjoy this novella about a vampiress and her old college crush, it had me giggle throughout!

I absolutely adored Wilks’ story “originally human”. Very nice idea with the succubus, well written and I just loved the last sentence, about women wanting to curl up in bed with a good book… ;-)))

Rebecca York’s werewolf story was o.k., but a bit too heavy on the romance side for me. Still – entertaining.

I wasn’t blown away by the book, but I liked it. There were some interesting ideas in it and different takes on the supernatural and I always enjoy reading these. Of course there has to be a cliffhanger at the end so that now I’m curious what’s gonna happen next… There could have been more sex and romance, but it was o.k. as it was.

Nice read.

I finished reading this during my flight to San Diego. I got mixed feelings about this one. On one hand it was very suspenseful and kept me interested to the end. On the other hand, now I realized how very flowery the writing style is. Mr. Sellar sure likes his adjectives! That was a bit annoying at times. And by now even I know that felicity is auburn maned… ;-)
I also didn’t like the resolution of the story. Who was the bad guy? Why did he do it? I would have liked to know more about him and his motifs. Still – I’m looking forward to read more in the series.

What a powerful little book! For me it came at the right time to be a companion for awhile on my journey and lend some wisdom and courage. Not the kind of book I usually read, but absolutely worth it!

A very enjoyable read. I completely can relate to Daphne’s trouble with men and Darius in particular… Seems like vampires are only humans, too! ;-)
Loved the action, but was a bit disappointed in the drug-plot. The solution there left me a bit unsatisfied. What was the deal with susto? Where did it come from? Who’s Don Manuel, what’s his part in the story and what’s the deal with Jade?
I very much like the bits and pieces of history woven into the story. Very nice touch! Also, for us non-americans, the appendix at the end was very helpful.

Finished reading this last week. I liked it; a nice murder mystery with a wiccan twist… Reminds me a bit of the novels of Silver Ravenwolf. Haven’t read a book where males were the main protagonists in ages, so that was a fun change. :-) Am looking forward to read book 2 in the series, but will read somehting else first before getting started on it.

Wow, this book was great! For me, it was very emotional. Though supernatural with witches and sorcerers, it was also very real-life when it came to narrow minded people, persecution and destruction of what humans fear, e.g. persecuting witches in todays time and the destructive influence of the media. I can very well imagine that sadly, it is still a fact nowadays that different thinking people are persecuted, burned and banned. So that part of the book was very emotional for me, because it made me very angry.

Otherwise, there was lots of supernatural action that kept me interested from the first to the last page. Great Read! Am curious what the next installment of the Women of the Oterworld holds in store…

I enjoyed this book very much! It was a bit confusing at the beginning, since the reader is thrown into the story head first and only learns the background of the wardens and Joanne’s story bit by bit. A very interesting idea that there are wardens who protect us normal humans from the weather. (when I first started to read this book it was quite stormy!)
I liked the main character, Joanne, and I thought it was really funny that she had such a close relationship to her cars and would name them and talk to them… LOL Cute.
Loved the concept of the Djinn and am now very much looking forward to learn more about them!

Book Description

“Rule #1: Never get involved with someone who won’t be there for you when the sun comes up.

Once bitten, twice shy, and sexy PI Jackie Morrisey wasn’t going there again. Vincent Argeneau may be the hottest guy she’s ever met, living or dead, but she’s here to stop a killer from turning this vampire into dust, not to jump into bed with him.

Rule #2: Never kiss a vampire . . . it can be a pain in the neck.

Okay, so Vincent’s had four hundred years to perfect his kissing skills, and he does look rather tempting when he runs around the house shirtless. He’s also charming, protective . . . did we mention he can kiss? Jackie needs to be on her guard, or else she’ll have to come up with a new rule: If you’re going to fall in love with a vampire, make sure it’s a bite to remember.”

Once again, a very entertaining – if a bit fluff – read in the Argenaux series. I very much enjoyed the mystery aspect in this story and again there were a couple of hilarious scenes, as well as some steamy sex scenes. The introduction of new characters and the hint at the end of the book for new adventures in Europe with Marguerite and Tiny are very promising. Am very much looking forward to read more!