Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between (Rhiannon's Law #1) by J.A. Saare

Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between (Rhiannon's Law #1) 

by J.A. Saare

Official blurb: 
One bad corpse can ruin your whole day.

No one knows that better than Rhiannon Murphy.

She left behind the flash and sass of Miami for the no-nonsense groove of New York City, eager for a clean slate and a fresh start. A bartender by trade, a loud mouth by choice, and a necromancer by chance; she managed to keep her nifty talent hidden from those around her—until now.

The deliciously good-looking vampire, Disco, knows her secret. When he strolls into her bar to solicit help investigating the mysterious disappearances of his kind from the city, Rhiannon discovers he’s not the kind of person that appreciates the significance of the word no.

But in a world where vampires peddle their blood as the latest and greatest drug of choice, it’s only a matter of time before the next big thing hits the market. Someone or something is killing vampires to steal their hearts, and unlike Rhiannon, this isn’t their first stroll around the undead block.

My Review:
I was hesitant to start this book, the name Disco made me worry that this perhaps was not a book for me. I am happy to say I was wrong. If Disco's name makes you hesitant please get past it, trust me he grows on you quickly.

Rhiannon is a hard character to connect with for the 1st few chapters, I mean she is fun and snarky so you want to read and find out more about her. However, you're not quite sure that you like her. Once her secrets start to unfold, and her shell starts to crack you just want to hug her and promise her that everything is going to be ok.

Rhiannon's sidekick is the adorable Goose a fellow necromancer who sort of becomes her mentor in learning about her powers. This relationship becomes sibling like, I have to say Goose is one of my favorite side characters in a PNR/UF in a long time.

Disco is way sexier than his name would imply. He is deep, mysterious and as the book goes along really you can tell he cares deeply for Rhiannon that it isn't just about sex for him.

There are several other bit players that make up the whole of this book, and the mystery who done it isn't predictable, even if Saire plays with your head a few times making you think you have it figured out, you probably don't. Be warned have the second book on hand, there is a hell of a cliff hanger at the end of the book you'll want to rush to find out what happens. I'm just glad I found the series after the second book came out or I would have been pissed to wait for the next installment.

Spoiler after the break

Wild About You (Love At Stake 13)

So I was supposed get this for free as a goodreads 1st reads winner but alas my book never came, so after over a month of waiting I broke down and bought the e-book. I couldn't wait any longer for Howard's story.

I loved the book. Handsome, huge and hilarious Howard rocked my socks off. And I was so glad to see Shanna back along with Tino (who so needs to be in more books he is so sweet). An awesome read, really gets the series back on track, the Love Doc's book lacked a little luster, but Howard's has Sparks back in true romantic/paranormal/humor form mode. 


FYI: After you read the story the cover makes a little more sense.

This is a short review because I'm sick as a dog, so that tells you how much I loved this book by having to share this much with all of you ;0)

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Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars




Can we say I wish I had found this series soon? I think I just said it. Katie is a trip, and very much a likable heroine. I want to have Owen's babies ;0) Rod has grown on me, he's coming into his own now and it is nice to see. Slight spoiler though, Merlin has me very disappointed in him. I did adore the old guy, now I just kind of want to bitch slap him. Hopefully he'll redeem himself soon.

They're So Vein (The Grateful Undead series #1)

 This time around I'm reviewing They're So Vein (The Grateful Undead series #1) by Susan Stec (which is the main character in the book so the author thought it would be cute to make it the author's name).

I'm giving this one 2 and a half stars and going to try the next in the series to see if it gets better.

The biggest issues with this story: 1. Way to much use of foul language, I was starting to wonder if these people could have a conversation without dropping God and damn together. 2. It dragged quite a bit in places, making you feel like there was no forward progress. 3. I felt almost like I was reading a Lynsay Sands fanfiction with a few other popular vamp books thrown in, not because of the references to the other vamp romances but due to the mythology of their worlds being all lumped together. 4. Very little of the main lead. 5. Zaire I hated her with a passion so very annoying. 6. All of these women were so hostile it was hard to like any of them, though Jeni would have to be my favorite.

The best parts: 1. It had some funny scenes that I did LOL out loud with. 2. Marcus, though I do worry that she described him as looking like Steven Segal, I'm going to picture someone hot not middle aged with a paunch and balding. 3. Gibby, the little fairy was hilarious. 4. Jeni and Paul's romance (in fact I only bought the next book to see how they develop as a couple.

While the bad outweighs the good in this book I have read worse. The concept of the book is cute, even if the book isn't a 100% follow through. So if you are looking for a draws you in and won't let you stop reading story I'd look elsewhere, if you are desperate and can't find anything else to read I'd say this is a book for you.

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Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



The Edge series continues to pull me in. Richard and Charlotte were a great match hot, angsty and oh so lovable. My heart breaks for sweet Sophie/Lark though I truly hope she heals one day soon.



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Review: Raphael

Raphael by D.B. Reynolds

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I have to say the cover of this book put me off from reading it for a long time, it just looked kind of silly. However, I am so glad that I put that aside and read it anyways. OMG it was an awesome read, so good in fact I was half way through the second one before I remembered that I didn't mark this as read and that I started a new book in the series. Raphael and Cyn are a hot pair. Their romance not only was steamy as hell it was intense emotionally. I have to say they are now one of my favorite book couples. While there are some traditional vampire lore in the world build (ie has to be invited in) it has its own world quirks to keep it fresh. Be warned if you can't handle a little gritty and dark at times this might not be for you, but if you can this is a 1st class read.



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