Nocturne by Syrie James


I actually came across this one while browsing the book section at Target for a differnt book. As I just love paranormal romance the title "Nocturne" really caught my attention. The synopsis sounded really interesting, and I could hardly wait to get home to start reading it. The author gives an excellent description of the setting where the story takes place. That said, there just wasn't enough back story provided on the main characters Michael and Nicole for me, so it was hard for me to feel anything for them, or root for their relationship. The story takes of over the span of 4 or 5 days I believe, so the romance felt rushed. I can understand the sexual tension in such a short time, but not "I love you." There were also a few parts of the story that I felt required some follow up. For example, Nicole is having dreams/ visions at different points throughout the story, but they're never addressed. Overall, this was a quick and easy read, and just what I needed to pass the time on a rainy afternoon. This was the first novel that I've read by this author, and I'd like to give one of her other novels- Dracula My Love: The Secret Journals of Mina Harker a try. My feeling is that if the story were longer, there would be more background info on the main characters, and the romance would have more depth to it.



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The Darkest Joy by Dahlia Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It involves fallen angels, demons, love, redemption etc. All the things that make for a great read! I gave it four stars because it felt a little rushed in places for me. I'm sure if it were a full length novel, and not a novella, it'd be 5 stars. This is the first Dahlia Rose writing that I've read; I'm definitely looking forward to more.

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Warrior by Zoe Archer


So, I finished reading it. I'm torn between giving 4 or 5 stars (big difference, right!). Because of my new schedule this month, I had to keep picking it up and putting it down, when I would've rather read it one or two sittings- to keep the momentum going. Instead, everytime I picked it up, it seemed that Capt. Huntley and Thailia were staring at each other, and having inappropriate thoughts about each other again. I grew tired of them making goo-goo eyes at each other after a while, and of Gabriel's frequent comparison of Thalia to the typical englishwoman. That said, I loved the hero, the setting, and the action! I haven't read many paranormal/historical romances, but none them have taken place outsided of the UK. Plus, with all of Lisa Kay's pics, I had some really good images in my head while reading. Of course I think Warrior should be made into a movie; how could I not?! While reading it, I kept thinking "this is like a 19th century combination of the Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider movies."

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Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Tales of the Red Moon Clan by Chérie De Sues
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Shadowfever (Fever, #5) by Karen Marie Moning

The Fever series is on my favorite series, and I'm sorry to see it end. I'm looking forward to the spin-off series, which is set in the same world that KMM has created. Overall, I was happy with the way this series ended. There were some very unexpected twists and turns, and some things that I thought were predictable. As is expected with a lot of serial books this size, there was a lot of rehashing of what happened in prior books. That said, everything was resolved, and all of the questions that I had throughout this series were answered. I gave it 4/5 stars because I became annoyed with Mac's constant introspection. That said, Mac is still one of my favorite heroines, and I'm sorry to see this wonderful series end, but at least it ended well. :(