Demon's Fall - By Karalynn Lee

Rating: New Moon(4 out of 5)


A Look into the Story: 

She was an angel at the gates of Hell.
When Kenan, an incubus, finds a caged angel for sale in the Hellsgate marketplace, he sees her as a challenge. Certain that his skills in seduction will work as well on a heavenly creature as they do on mortal women, he buys Jahel, intent on having her soul as a novelty in his collection.

Knowing he must gain Jahel's trust if she is to come to his bed willingly, Kenan treats her more as his guest than as his slave. When she reveals what brought her to the mouth of Hell in the first place—retrieving the soul of a young girl she was guarding—he even offers to help her complete her mission.

Though he has promised Jahel freedom, Kenan soon realizes she has captured his heart instead. And as their passion for one another grows, they find themselves caught in a struggle between Heaven and Hell, one that will lead them to the very edge of the apocalypse...

My Thoughts: 

Despite this story being only a short 104 pages it really left an impression on me because of the plot and its characters. Jahel reminded me of a lost puppy once she was bought by the irresistible incubus Kenan but their time together was both sweet and kept me wanting to read more and more. In the beginning, Kenan was sort of distant towards his newly bought angel but his inner feelings and concerns started to show through his actions; like when he took Jahel to go shopping for clothes; sweet moment to me. Another good thing about the story line was that it had a good mix of both plot and character development. The ending satisfied me because it did well with finishing everything up nicely and I was no longer disappointed with how short the book actually was.  Only thing is that I felt that more could have been involved with this story and its characters - I think it could have actually been made into a full length novel with all the ideas that could have been added to it, but overall still a fun, great and quick read that I'll remember. 

Favorite lines: "gutter-wing" & "my glory" - If you read through it, you'll understand <3

Ecstasy in Darkness - By Gena Showalter

Rating: Full Moon (3 out of 5)

A Look Into the Story:

Growing up poor on New Chicago’s meanest streets, Ava Sans had two options: be the predator or be the prey. No contest. Now, working for Alien Investigation and Removal, she’s been ordered to capture the biggest, baddest warrior of all—a vampire too beautiful to be real, with the abilityto manipulate time. Once the leader of the entire vampire army, McKell has been deemed savage and unstable, spurned even by his own kind.To McKell, humans should be nothing more than sustenance. Yet the petite, golden-skinned Ava is a fascinating contradiction—vicious yet witty, strong yet vulnerable, lethal but fiercely loyal. Against his better judgment, McKell craves that loyalty, and much more. When the chase leads to seduction, McKell and Ava will race to discover the truth about his past. But the answers will come at a price, even for a woman who thought she had nothing left to lose.

My Thoughts: Ava and Mckell definitely were an interesting couple in this book; they always teased each other but you could still sense the attraction they towards one another. Mckell definitely gets added to my list of favorite male characters because of his possessive and alpha personality as well as his witty comebacks made him memorable. It was a long book which I didn't mind since I never like it when a book is too short or not nearly long enough for me to really appreciate it and Ecstasy in Darkness was a good length and the story did flow at a good enough pace (not too fast and not painfully slow either) as well as keep me interested in the plot and character development. Still, by the end of the story I was left with a lot of questions that had yet to be answered and I felt a little disappointed by the end because I was unsure of a few things but I'm sure it'll be cleared up later on. Overall I did enjoy the book, but I will always love the Lords of the Underworld series above all else. 


Favorite quote from the story: "mmm, butterscotch" - you can never go wrong with tasty butterscotch ;) 

~November Releases~

So, what are you going to be thankful for this season? Friends? Family? That great thanksgiving dinner, or maybe the paranormal romance books that are going to come out this month? Well whatever it is, at least you can feel happy knowing that no matter which relative's house you're at for thanksgiving, or even if you're just at home, you can always grabs one of these books and enjoy a good read :)

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November 1st:

The Taming of the Wolf by Lydia Dare

 Dashiel Thorpe, Earl of Brimsworth, has a certain recklessness about him, but even he can’t explain why he bites Caitrin Macleod. A full moon can make a werewolf lose his wits, but to mark a woman as his mate is serious. If he can’t convince Cait to fall for him, he’ll spend the rest of his days miserable and alone, pining for her. But Cait sees no future with a Lycan. In truth, she can’t see him with her witch’s sight at all. Despite the moments of calm this brings her, his nearness otherwise confounds her and leaves her breathless. Animal magnetism doesn’t quite shine in the fourth book of Dare’s series (following The Wolf Next Door, 2010). Dash’s actions on occasion aren’t honorable and tarnish his role as hero, and while Caitrin is sweet, she often comes across as immature. Furthermore, Dare’s use of dialect for Caitrin’s speech will charm some but may not appeal to others. However, readers who are already engrossed in the series will want to continue the story.

Touch of Temptation by Rhyannon Byrd 

In this densely layered sixth Primal Instinct urban fantasy romance installment (after May 2010's Touch of Surrender), an abundance of intricate backstory threatens to submerge the action-packed main arc. Werewolf Kellan Scott, the emotionally scarred youngest of his pack, is determined to protect his heart, which means he has to keep it casual with attractive witch Chloe Harcourt. But he quickly realizes Chloe represents the fulfillment of his deepest hidden longings, leaving him both fascinated and terrified. Meanwhile, Chloe thinks their passion is just a symptom of her sex-seeking Merrick heritage and the Mallory witch curse, which amplifies the emotions of people who come near her

November 2nd:

Firewalker by Allyson James

Janet Begay's Crossroads Hotel has attracted the supernatural ever since it opened. But a new, dark power is rising, this time inside Janet herself. Her boyfriend Mick, a sexy dragon shapeshifter the Navajo call a Firewalker, know what terrifying magic is threatening to overwhelm Janet and her Stormwalker powers. He watches over her, ready to fight for her, to do anything to keep her safe. But then a mysterious corpse is found near the Crossroads Hotel-and Janet becomes the main suspect. Now Janet and Mick must uncover what really happened, and their investigation leads to the most perilous decision of their lives...


Afterlife by Elle Jasper

Savannah's most unconventional tattoo artist, Riley Poe, lives on the edge. Now she's put over the edge when her younger brother is taken by a sinister cult led by vampires. Her only ally is the hot-tempered vampire Eli Dupre, attracted to Riley's beauty and rare blood type. To save her brother from certain un-death, Riley faces dangers she's never dreamed of, ruthless bloodthirsty enemies, and an evil of endless hunger that wants to devour it all...


 Living Nightmare by Shannon K. Butcher

For nine years, the Sentinel Nika has had one goal-to save her younger sister from the Synestryn who hold her captive. Now, the psychic bond Nika forged with her sibling on that terrible night is fading, and time is running out. But the one man who can unlock the power inside her may be the greatest danger to her.

 Reckoning by JC Wilder

A world where good and evil dwell…

 

Seeking justice for her murdered twin sister, Maeve finds herself trapped in a world of magic and deception. She’s discovered the key that will guarantee her success—a magical spell to control a vampire. Now she needs to locate a witch of pure intent to teach the spell to her.

 Quinn Montgomery wants nothing to do with his birth mother, Mortianna, the most powerful witch in the world. When he discovers Maeve is his mother’s prisoner, he rescues the prickly immortal from imminent death. Determined to set things right, he returns her to the Scottish Highlands only to find that Maeve isn’t the only victim of Mortianna’s treachery. Together, Maeve and Quinn reluctantly join forces to battle the forces of darkness as they fight their growing attraction for each other. Will Quinn teach Maeve the spell she desperately needs, or will she fall under his spell instead?

 

Warning: This book contains a kick-ass heroine, a Wizard hero to die for, copious amounts of throw-the-hero-down-and-jump-him sex, more corpses than you can shake a stick at, sleeping vampires, cranky witches and wee beasties guaranteed to give you nightmares.

In the Company of Vampires by Katie MacAlister

When Francesca arrives at GothFaire to save her mother from the trickster god, Loki, things go from bad to worse. Her immortal ex, Benedikt, is there, full of secrets-and with a new girlfriend. Now Fran must battle a power-hungry group who wishes to dominate both the immortal and mortal worlds-and the woman who claimed Ben's heart. It's a good thing Fran's no ordinary mortal...

November 23rd:

Captive Spirit by Anna Windsor

Trapped by temptation, bound by desire

Saving humanity from the supernatural has been challenging lately—even for a well-trained earth Sybil like Bela Argos, who must harness the magic of a fractious group of warrior sisters and battle a new wave of paranormal attacks. Another challenge is Duncan Sharp, the hunky NYPD detective who might turn into a demon overnight and devour Bela in her sleep. Still, the darkness taking over Duncan’s body can’t stop the molten heat unleashed by the intense attraction between them.

Duncan has two major problems: First, he has the soul of a suspected serial killer hitching a ride on his vibe. Worse (yes, worse) he’s got a demonic fever raging inside that promises a world of hurt for everybody, especially Bela. Now he’s all about getting even with the demons that put this freak curse in his blood—satanic forces that dare to unleash their savage lust on Duncan’s soul, his city, and the woman he loves.

November 30th:

Devoured by Darkness - Alexandra Ivy

Tane is a Charon, sworn to hunt and kill rogue vampires. His new assignment seems like a waste of his talents - until he catches up with the jinn he's been sent to capture. Half human, half demon, Laylah has a vulnerable streak that strikes right through to Tane's cold heart. He should be furious when she uses her powers to bind them together, preventing him from dragging her before the Commission. Instead he welcomes any reason to stay close enough to touch, to taste, to seduce...Laylah doesn't know why she was chosen to protect a child who may be the catalyst in a war between good and evil. But the mysteries of her past pale compared to the dangers approaching. Tane is devastatingly strong, breathtakingly sensual. And Laylah will have to trust in every ounce of that strength, because her enemies are drawing near, eager to destroy them both...

 Hungry For You - Lynsay Sands

This vampire has been alone for far too long . . .
As one of the most ancient in the Argeneau clan, Cale Valens has given up on finding a life mate. His friends and family, however, have not. In fact, they believe they've finally found his perfect match. Getting them together, however, requires one little white lie . . .
Alexandra Willan is in a panic. Her restaurant is due to open in two weeks, but her chef just walked out. Then a highly recommended replacement arrives, an impossibly handsome culinary genius who sends electric tingles racing through her body . . .Except he can't cook. In fact, Cale hasn't eaten real food in two thousand years. Yet he's determined to prove to Alex his prowess in the kitchen . . . and elsewhere. Because never has he hungered so for any mortal woman. And not just for a taste of her, but for the whole delicious feast!