synopsis:
Bad boy Jonas Wyatt's personal assistant. Rachel, has had a child, and innocent new life that has been put in grave danger because of Jonas's perilous games and calculations played in the shadow world in which he lives: the dark and sensual world of the Breeds. Now, Rachel is making only one demand of Jonas, that he finally take responsibility and deliver on the protection that only he can give.
Jonas has known for a long time that it is destiny that Rachel become his mate. He can sense it. He can also sense her reluctance. And for that, he refuses to claim her. He wants her on love alone and not because of the urge of the mating heat. But it is Jonas's destiny to claim her. And he will have his way....
***If you have never read any of the Breed series, don't start here, go back to the beginning. And if you are embarrassed by graphic sex scenes, this series is not for you. But even with the sexual component to this series, there is a story about a new race of humans fighting for their own place in this world. The story is moved along with Jonas finally coming to terms with himself and his issues with his biological parents. Rachel helps him find his peace so he can continue to protect Sanctuary and all the Breeds still alive. Jonas captures a key player in the Genetics council who claims he has "altered" his and Rachels daughter. If Jonas keeps him alive, he will tell him all he needs to know. As this series continues, we see alot of previous characters return and are updated on their lives as well. I really like the story that is being developed and have become attached to the characters in the Breed.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Eileen Wilks-- "Night Season" (Lupi series)
synopsis:
Pregnancy has turned FBI Agent Cynna Weaver's whole life upside down. Lupus sorcerer Cullen Seabourne is thrilled to be a father, but what does Cynna know about kids? Her mother was a drunk and her father abandoned his family. Or so she always believed....
As Cynna is trying to wrap her head around this problem, a new one pops up in the form of a delegation from another realm. They want to take Cynna and Cullen back with them, to meet her long-lost father and find a mysterious medallion. But when these two born cynics land in a world where magic is common place and night never ends, their only way home lies in tracking down the missing medallion--one also sought by powerful beings who will do anything to claim it.
***As much as I like Cullen and Cynna, this story dragged for me. There just didn't seem to be that "spark" the first two stories had. The realm of Edge didn't flow well for me with all the other species names and politics that went along with them. But Gan found her purpose in life, and everyone survived. I wish Wilks had added Cullen and Cynna's wedding into this story, it is very cute, quirky, and would have been a nice touch. Go to Wilks website to read it. And even though i didn't "love" this story, i will keep reading the rest of the series. I like these characters as a whole to much to give up now.
Pregnancy has turned FBI Agent Cynna Weaver's whole life upside down. Lupus sorcerer Cullen Seabourne is thrilled to be a father, but what does Cynna know about kids? Her mother was a drunk and her father abandoned his family. Or so she always believed....
As Cynna is trying to wrap her head around this problem, a new one pops up in the form of a delegation from another realm. They want to take Cynna and Cullen back with them, to meet her long-lost father and find a mysterious medallion. But when these two born cynics land in a world where magic is common place and night never ends, their only way home lies in tracking down the missing medallion--one also sought by powerful beings who will do anything to claim it.
***As much as I like Cullen and Cynna, this story dragged for me. There just didn't seem to be that "spark" the first two stories had. The realm of Edge didn't flow well for me with all the other species names and politics that went along with them. But Gan found her purpose in life, and everyone survived. I wish Wilks had added Cullen and Cynna's wedding into this story, it is very cute, quirky, and would have been a nice touch. Go to Wilks website to read it. And even though i didn't "love" this story, i will keep reading the rest of the series. I like these characters as a whole to much to give up now.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Eileen Wilks--"Blood Lines" (Lupi series)
synopsis:
Touch-sensitive FBI agent Lily Yu and her werewolf bond-mate are recruited by the Secret Service to help identify elected officials who have accepted demonic pacts. but Lily must turn to fellow agent Cynna Weaver for help when Cynna's former teacher, a demon master, emerges as the main suspect behind the pacts. After a demon commits a gruesome murder, sorcerer Cullen Seabourne joins the team racing the clock to find the apprentice of evil who uses demons to kill. Cynna and Culled must work together--a challenge indeed when each has good reason to ignore the desire simmering between them. But the passion and events both spiral out of control as an ancient prophecy is fulfilled--and the lupi's greatest enemy sets he sights on total devastation...
***I really like this series because it is not just a story full of random bouts of sex. Wilks is developing a story. I like the characters, and she keeps bringing new ones in, where the focus is no longer about Rule and Lily's mate bond, but about a team as a whole. And they all have real problems along with the "other worldly" ones they are brought together to fight. This book dragged a little for me, but not enough to give up on the series.
Touch-sensitive FBI agent Lily Yu and her werewolf bond-mate are recruited by the Secret Service to help identify elected officials who have accepted demonic pacts. but Lily must turn to fellow agent Cynna Weaver for help when Cynna's former teacher, a demon master, emerges as the main suspect behind the pacts. After a demon commits a gruesome murder, sorcerer Cullen Seabourne joins the team racing the clock to find the apprentice of evil who uses demons to kill. Cynna and Culled must work together--a challenge indeed when each has good reason to ignore the desire simmering between them. But the passion and events both spiral out of control as an ancient prophecy is fulfilled--and the lupi's greatest enemy sets he sights on total devastation...
***I really like this series because it is not just a story full of random bouts of sex. Wilks is developing a story. I like the characters, and she keeps bringing new ones in, where the focus is no longer about Rule and Lily's mate bond, but about a team as a whole. And they all have real problems along with the "other worldly" ones they are brought together to fight. This book dragged a little for me, but not enough to give up on the series.
Eileen Wilks-- "Mortal Danger" (Lupi series)
synopsis:
Former homicide cop Lily Yu has a lot on her plate. There's her sister's wedding, a missing magical staff with unknown powers, and her grandmother's sudden decision to visit the old country just when Lily could use a little advice. Maybe she should turn to the man she's involved with, but for all the passion that flares between the, she doesn't really know Rule Turner. yet she's tied to him for life, both of them caught in an unbreakable mate bond. That Rule is a werewolf, a prince of his people, only complicates matters....
Now an agent in a special unit of the FBI's Magical Crimes Division. Lily's job is to hunt down Harlowe, a charismatic cult leader bent on bringing an ancient evil into the world. But what Lily doesn't realize is that Harlowe has set a trap--for her. And then the unthinkable happens.
***Gives a whole new meaning to "going thru hell". Just when Lily catches up to Harlowe, she is split in two and one half of her soul is dragged to hell with Rule in wolf form. Rule cannot change back because Hell doesn't have a moon. But they survive with the help of the demon that dragged them there. And the half of Lily that was left behind has to convince everyone that Rule is not dead and that they need to save him. Takes a team effort to open a door to hell and go on a rescue mission. It's an interesting path in the series, we pick up a couple of new characters along the way. The focus moves away from the "mate bond" and into the character and series development. Each new character that is introduced is quirky and charming and i am looking forward to the rest of the series.
Former homicide cop Lily Yu has a lot on her plate. There's her sister's wedding, a missing magical staff with unknown powers, and her grandmother's sudden decision to visit the old country just when Lily could use a little advice. Maybe she should turn to the man she's involved with, but for all the passion that flares between the, she doesn't really know Rule Turner. yet she's tied to him for life, both of them caught in an unbreakable mate bond. That Rule is a werewolf, a prince of his people, only complicates matters....
Now an agent in a special unit of the FBI's Magical Crimes Division. Lily's job is to hunt down Harlowe, a charismatic cult leader bent on bringing an ancient evil into the world. But what Lily doesn't realize is that Harlowe has set a trap--for her. And then the unthinkable happens.
***Gives a whole new meaning to "going thru hell". Just when Lily catches up to Harlowe, she is split in two and one half of her soul is dragged to hell with Rule in wolf form. Rule cannot change back because Hell doesn't have a moon. But they survive with the help of the demon that dragged them there. And the half of Lily that was left behind has to convince everyone that Rule is not dead and that they need to save him. Takes a team effort to open a door to hell and go on a rescue mission. It's an interesting path in the series, we pick up a couple of new characters along the way. The focus moves away from the "mate bond" and into the character and series development. Each new character that is introduced is quirky and charming and i am looking forward to the rest of the series.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Christine Feehan-- "Dark Slayer (Carpathian series)
synopsis:
A rumor has persisted in the vampire world of a dark slayer--a woman--who travels with a wolf pack and who destroys any vampire who crosses her path. Mysterious, elusive and seemingly impossible to kill, she is the only hunter who strikes terror in the hearts of the undead. She is Ivory Malinov. Her only brethren, the wolves. Long ago betrayed by her people, abandoned by her family and cast out by everyone she held dear, Ivory has lived centuries without companionship or love. She sustained her sanity by preparing for one mission, to destroy her greatest enemy. That is, until the night she picks up the scent of a man, her unexpected salvation. Her lifemate. The curse of all Carpathian women. He is Razvan. Branded a criminal, detested and feared, he is a Dragonseeker from one of the greatest Carpathian lineages, yet he has been raised as its most despised enemy. Fleeing from his lifetime of imprisonment, Razvan seeks the dawn to end his terrible existence. Instead he finds his deliverance in the Dark Slayer.
***(spoiler alert) Book 17? I feel it is time to move away from this series. I was bored, bored, bored, and skimmed thru most of the book. I have read 16 books worth of the chanting and healing spells, and I don't need to read the Carpathian words for beloved a hundred more times. This book started off well enough but lost it's spark quickly. I forced myself to finish it because i wanted to know if they finally defeated Xavier. Xavier has been an enemy throughout the series, but his final scene was disappointing. After so much buildup to his death you would think it would have been more than the few pages it was given. It did leave the series with a new enemy, a master vampire who has taken on part of Xavier's dark energy. And Razvan was reunited with his sister and children (some he didn't know he had). But I don't think i will continue with this particular series unless there is absolutely nothing else to read.
A rumor has persisted in the vampire world of a dark slayer--a woman--who travels with a wolf pack and who destroys any vampire who crosses her path. Mysterious, elusive and seemingly impossible to kill, she is the only hunter who strikes terror in the hearts of the undead. She is Ivory Malinov. Her only brethren, the wolves. Long ago betrayed by her people, abandoned by her family and cast out by everyone she held dear, Ivory has lived centuries without companionship or love. She sustained her sanity by preparing for one mission, to destroy her greatest enemy. That is, until the night she picks up the scent of a man, her unexpected salvation. Her lifemate. The curse of all Carpathian women. He is Razvan. Branded a criminal, detested and feared, he is a Dragonseeker from one of the greatest Carpathian lineages, yet he has been raised as its most despised enemy. Fleeing from his lifetime of imprisonment, Razvan seeks the dawn to end his terrible existence. Instead he finds his deliverance in the Dark Slayer.
***(spoiler alert) Book 17? I feel it is time to move away from this series. I was bored, bored, bored, and skimmed thru most of the book. I have read 16 books worth of the chanting and healing spells, and I don't need to read the Carpathian words for beloved a hundred more times. This book started off well enough but lost it's spark quickly. I forced myself to finish it because i wanted to know if they finally defeated Xavier. Xavier has been an enemy throughout the series, but his final scene was disappointing. After so much buildup to his death you would think it would have been more than the few pages it was given. It did leave the series with a new enemy, a master vampire who has taken on part of Xavier's dark energy. And Razvan was reunited with his sister and children (some he didn't know he had). But I don't think i will continue with this particular series unless there is absolutely nothing else to read.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Alexis Morgan-- "Defeat the Darkness" (Paladin series)
synopsis:
Hard-eyed and hard-boiled, Hunter Fitzsimon isn't what Tate Justice expected in a tenant for the apartment above her garage. Terse and intensely private, Hunter's mission is to protect a narrow stretch of the barrier between Earth and Kalithia against the Paladins' ruthless enemies--a job that would be much easier without his sexy landlady nosing around. So when she follows Hunter into the woods late one night, he decides to teach Tate a lesson with a passionate kiss that brings her to her knees....and unexpectedly ignites red-hot desire deep in his soul. But the warrior's dark and dangerous world is no place for his fiery lover. Does possessing Tate mean turning his back on his brethren... or will Hunter forsake the woman of his dreams for the harsh duty he's always known?
***Morgan writes this series so slowly (1 to 2 books a year) that i forget what happened in the previous one. I can't remember exactly what happened to Hunter previously or if it was even written about. But it is easy to catch on to what his nightmares are about. If you haven't read this series, you may not understand the dynamics of the Kalith and the Paladin. It is a good series, and it all comes down to the basic romance plot....tormented guy saved by the wonderful woman...all live happily ever after....right? It is just the path they use to get there that changes from one author to another. I was happy to see that Barak and Larem are adjusting to their new life in this world, i like their characters. And the Paladin's have captured another "bad guy" who is using both sides for his own greed. This series and her Talion series are not like anything i have read. It is not a page-turner but a nice book for an afternoon read. I will continue to read both series.
Hard-eyed and hard-boiled, Hunter Fitzsimon isn't what Tate Justice expected in a tenant for the apartment above her garage. Terse and intensely private, Hunter's mission is to protect a narrow stretch of the barrier between Earth and Kalithia against the Paladins' ruthless enemies--a job that would be much easier without his sexy landlady nosing around. So when she follows Hunter into the woods late one night, he decides to teach Tate a lesson with a passionate kiss that brings her to her knees....and unexpectedly ignites red-hot desire deep in his soul. But the warrior's dark and dangerous world is no place for his fiery lover. Does possessing Tate mean turning his back on his brethren... or will Hunter forsake the woman of his dreams for the harsh duty he's always known?
***Morgan writes this series so slowly (1 to 2 books a year) that i forget what happened in the previous one. I can't remember exactly what happened to Hunter previously or if it was even written about. But it is easy to catch on to what his nightmares are about. If you haven't read this series, you may not understand the dynamics of the Kalith and the Paladin. It is a good series, and it all comes down to the basic romance plot....tormented guy saved by the wonderful woman...all live happily ever after....right? It is just the path they use to get there that changes from one author to another. I was happy to see that Barak and Larem are adjusting to their new life in this world, i like their characters. And the Paladin's have captured another "bad guy" who is using both sides for his own greed. This series and her Talion series are not like anything i have read. It is not a page-turner but a nice book for an afternoon read. I will continue to read both series.
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