BEAUTY AWAKENED by Gena Showalter

BEAUTY AWAKENED 

by 

Gena Showalter

Series:  ANGELS OF THE DARK, Book 2

Genre:  Paranormal Romance

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His name is Koldo. He is scarred, powerful, his control legendary-and he lives only for vengeance, determined to punish the angel who viciously removed his wings. But if he yields to the forces of hatred, he will be kicked from the heavens, eternally damned. 

She is his last hope. Nicola Lane was born with a defective heart, yet this fragile human shows surprising strength as demons stalk her every move, determined to end her. She is the key to Koldo's deliverance...and his downfall. Though he fights duty, destiny and his first addictive taste of desire, his toughest battle will be the one for Nicola's life-even if he has to sacrifice his own....

BEAUTY AWAKENED, the 2nd installment of Gena Showalter's Angels of the Dark series is finally here and it was so worth the wait! 

The book starts off with a young Koldo at the age of 7 years old.  This was by far the most heartbreaking chapter I have ever read.  A little boy starved for his mother's attention and love and getting nothing but hatred and abuse in return.  No matter what he did to please her, she hated him and punished him more.  We finally learn what happened to Koldo's wings and I sat here with a box of tissues balling my eyes out through this chapter.  We also find out who his father is and I just can't decide who was worse, his mother or father.  I finally decided they were both just as equally horrible.  Poor Koldo! 

Koldo is a warrior in Zacharel's Army of Disgrace, a group of warrior angels that are in danger of falling.   I loved Koldo when he was introduced in WICKED NIGHTS but now he has my heart forever.  I'm a sucker for the tortured souls and we all know Koldo went through torture when we learned his wings were removed but in this book we learn the full extent of the hell and anguish he went through. Koldo was the warrior with few words and no emotions, but he does have emotions.  He just covers them up and pretends to not care because he is scared of rejection.   Through everything that he has been through he still fights for what's right and he's a hero which he proved in WICKED NIGHTS when he made huge sacrifices to save his leader Zacharel.  When he learns to open up and discovers his feelings for Nicola he is also very possessive but in a sweet, melt your heart kind of way.

Nicola and her twin sister Laila were born premature and with underdeveloped hearts.  They have lived their lives not truly living at all due to fear of overdoing it and having a heart attack.  They both know they don't have long to live but they are too weak and scared to fight.   Nicola isn't a kick ass hero like Annabell was in WICKED NIGHTS but she is awesome in her own rights.  Nicola is the stronger sister,  always looking out for and taking care of Laila who is the weaker more afraid sister.  She's easy going but not a doormat and she's not afraid to stand up for herself and let anyone push her or her sister around.  She's kind, good hearted and funny and I really enjoyed her character.

Koldo first notices Nicola while on a mission in a hospital.  He finds Nicola leaning over a very sick, almost dead Laila.  He notices right away that they are both being poisoned by demons who are shadowing their every move and are filling them with toxins.  They feed on their fear, sadness, pain, doubt and any other negative emotions and the demons are slowly killing them both.  Koldo takes an interest in Nicola and decides he's going to teach her how to get rid of the demons and keep them away for good.  Because to have any shot at living, they need to keep the demons away for good.

A lot of the healing Koldo teaches Nicola and Laila was all about the power of positive thinking.  Some people may be put off by this but I truly believe that positive thinking does help.  If you think negative thoughts then those thoughts will start to bring you down.  We may not have demons sitting next to us feeding us negative thoughts and toxins like the sisters do, but to me negative thoughts and words are toxins.  If you think negative about yourself you start to believe it and live it.  I love how Gena incorporated this into her story.

This book is NOT full of steamy sex scenes like some of Gena's other books.  There is pretty much one full on sex scene but there is plenty of sexual tension.  Both Koldo and Nicola are virgins and Nicola needs to take things slow otherwise her heart can give out.  This book has just the right amount of sex and tension for these two characters and I think Gena told their story perfectly!  Honestly, I get tired of the hero and heroine jumping into the sack by the 100th page of most books. It takes a talented author to write a romance book with only one actual sex scene and keep it sexy but if anyone can pull it off its Gena and she totally nailed it!

We get to see a lot of Axel and Thane is this book.  While Axel acts extremely  immature, you can't help but LOL at his crazy antics and the absurd things that come out of his mouth.  Thane was on a mission to take out the demons responsible for killing someone they all cared dearly for.  AND….for all you Lords of the Underworld fan girls out there, William makes an appearance! Squee!!

Overall this book was incredible!  It was heartbreaking at moments and LOL funny the next.  It was sexy without a lot of sex and full of non-stop action.  BEAUTY AWAKENED pulled me in from the very first page and consumed me to the last. 

*ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.

I give BEAUTY AWAKENED 5 out of 5 skulls

WICKED NIGHTS by Gena Showalter

Wicked Nights

by

Gena Showalter

Series:  ANGELS OF THE DARK, Book #1

Genre:  Paranormal Romance

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Leader of the most powerful army in the heavens, Zacharel has been deemed nearly too dangerous, too ruthless—and if he isn’t careful, he’ll lose his wings. But this warrior with a heart of ice will not be deterred from his missions at any cost…until a vulnerable human tempts him with a carnal pleasure he’s never known before.Accused of a crime she did not commit, Annabelle Miller has spent four years in an institution for the criminally insane. Demons track her every move, and their king will stop at nothing to have her. Zacharel is her only hope for survival, but is the brutal angel with a touch as hot as hell her salvation—or her ultimate damnation?

Gena Showalter is one of my favorite all time authors. I own every book she's ever written and pre-order her books as soon as they are available. I was super excited to get an ARC of Wicked Nights and could not wait to read it, although I hesitated reading it for a few days because I did not want it to end so quickly.

Wicked Night's is the first book in Gena's new ANGELS OF THE DARK series, which is a spin-off of the LORDS OF THE UNDERWORLD series.

We've met Zacharel, the hero of this book, in previous LOTU books and we know him to be a cold-hearted and ruthless Angel. Zacharel is in danger of losing his wings and falling. As punishment, his Deity has tasked him with leading a group of misfit outcast angels who are also in danger of falling due their lack of sympathy and care towards humanity. They are now tasked with protecting humanity against demon attacks. If a one of the Angels kills a human during the battle, Zacharel is severely punished for it. If Zacharel can't get his army to listen and follow his lead, they are all in danger of falling together. Only problem is, Zacharel thinks the same way as his Angels and cares not for humans. That is…..until he finds Annabelle Miller tied to a gurney in the mental asylum he and his Angels are tasked with protecting from the swarm of demons attacking it.

Annabelle, the heroine of the book has endured many horrors. She’s spent the last four years of her life locked up in an asylum for the criminally insane because she was blamed for the heinous act of violence on her family. Only Annabelle knows that demons are the ones that attacked her family on her 18th birthday, and that's because she's the only one that can see demons. She has spent the last 4 years of her life abandoned by her remaining family and friends because they believe she committed the crime. She has endured horrible abuse at the hands of the doctors and staff at the hospital and from the constant attacks on her by the demons, but her spirit and will to live never die. She fights with all that she has left and that's what make Annabelle a kick-ass heroine. She does not wine or cry. She always fights and never gives up hope.

Zacharel and Annabelle together are the perfect combination for the two balance each other. Zacharel has never felt much emotion and has never felt desire. Annabelle has an amazing survival instinct and her will to never give up despite the odds, impresses Zacharel. Zacahrel makes Annabelle feel safe and protected which is what she needs most right now. Being that Annabelle faced some sexual abuse in the asylum, their getting together sexually was slow in process but, the chemistry between the two throughout the book was electrifying. 

I am also intrigued by all of the other Angels in Zacharel's army. I am looking forward to Koldo's book which is scheduled to be released in February 2013. And I can't wait to learn more about these tortured Angles.

If you're a fan of the LORDS OF THE UNDERWORLD series you will be happy to know that Paris and a few of the other Lords make an appearance to help Zacharel, along with some of their mates.

Wicked Nights is a dark paranormal romance with all of the awesomeness that Gena puts into every book. It has strong alpha heroes, kick-ass heroines, smokin' hot romance, secondary characters that will leave you clamoring for the release of their books and a crazy twist of an ending that leaves you with your mouth hanging open. 

Gena amazes me in how she has written so many books and they never get dull or boring. EVERY book is better than the last and she blows me away with every book she writes. She never disappoints me and I can't wait for the next installment of the ANGELS OF THE DARK.

I give WICKED NIGHTS 5 out of 5 stars!!

LORD OF THE VAMPIRES by Gena Showalter

LORD OF THE VAMPIRES 

by Gena Showalter

Series - Royal House of Shadows- Book 1

Genre:  Paranormal Romance

Publication Date: August 23, 2011

Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four royal heirs…and time is running out….

Nicolai the Vampire was renowned for his virility, but in a twist of fate "The Dark Seducer" had become a sex slave in the kingdom of Delfina—stripped of his precious timepiece and his memory. All that remained was a primal need for freedom, revenge—and the only woman who 

could help him.

In her dreams, a wanton vampire called to Jane Parker, drawing her to his dark sexuality and his magical realm. But for a human, all was not a fairy tale in Delfina. Jane was the key to Nicolai's memory…but exploiting her meant dooming the only mortal he craved.

Lord of the Vampires is the first book in the ROYAL HOUSE OF SHADOWS series. This series consists of 4 books written by 4 different authors.  The second book "Lord of Rage" is written by Jill Monroe, the third book, "Lord of the Wolfyn" is written by Jessica Andersen and the fourth book which concludes the series, "Lord of the Abyss" is written by Nalini Singh.

The premise of the series is about an evil sorcerer that has killed the king and queen of the magical world of Elden.  Before the King and Queen died, they used their combined magic  to cast a spell upon their 4 children to save them.  The king filled them with a burning need for vengeance; while the queen cast them from the castle to safety.

"Lord of the Vampires" is about the first born son Nicolai.  After his mother's spell whisked him away from the castle he found himself being sold as a sex slave in the world of Delfina.  An evil princesses, who also happens to be a witch, bought him and had his memory erased. He has no memory of who he is, but his need for revenge still burns strong inside him.  He knows he is more than a slave and is determined to gain his freedom and find out the truth at all cost. Nicolai decides to use his magic and casts a spell to summon Jane to appear in his world to rescue him.

Jane is scientist  that is recovering from a bad car accident that left her body battered and broken.  Jane starts having dreams of a sexy man chained in a cage and she feels a deep need that she must help and rescue him.  When a mysterious book shows up at her doorstep, and strange things start to happen to her, Jane thinks it's imagination.  That is, until she goes to bed one night after reading a phrase from the book and wakes up in a room that is not her own, a land she is not familiar with and people think she is a princess that was thought to be dead.

I liked this story a lot.  I think the storyline is great.  The characters were intriguing as well. Nicolai is the typical alpha male Vampire who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.  Jane was a strong heroine.  Once she decided to trust in Nicolai and help him escape and reclaim Elden, she would stop at nothing to help him.

I am definitely looking forward to reading the other 3 books in the series.

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WHERE DEMONS FEAR TO TREAD by Stephanie Chong

WHERE DEMONS FEAR TO TREAD 

by Stephanie Chong

Series -  The Company of Angels, Book 1

Genre:  Paranormal Romance

Publication Date:  August 23, 2011

Fledging guardian angel and yoga teacher Serena St. Clair dares to enter Devil's Paradise nightclub on a mission—to retrieve the wayward Hollywood "It Boy" she's assigned to protect. But she's ambushed by the club's owner, arch demon Julian Ascher. The most powerful demonic entity in Los Angeles, Julian is handsome as sin, a master of temptation who loves nothing more than corrupting pleasure-seeking humans. He won't release the lost soul Serena is supposed to guard. Unless she accepts his dangerous wager…

After the disastrous way his human life ended, Julian vowed that no woman would get the better of him again. Yet this sexy-sweet angel, smelling of fresh ocean air and happiness, triggers centuries-old feelings. Now, their high-stakes game of seduction, where angels fall from grace and where demons fear to tread, will lead them either to an eternity in hell…or a deliciously hot heaven.

Serena St. Clair is a fledging guardian angel from the Company of Angels.  She died a year ago at the age of 23 saving a family during a car crash which cost her life. For her sacrifice, she was given another chance at life and has become an angel to try and guide people on the wrong path to the right one. Nick, a Hollywood star is her first assignment.  Serena is trying to save Nick with her yoga instructions and her own innate goodness, but since Nick is in love with her, it makes it more challenging because she cares for him as a friend and he resents that.  Nick has been losing his way to drugs, alcohol and women, and hangs out in a nightclub owned by Julian Asher, the most powerful arch-demon in Los Angeles. Serena decides that she's willing to take the chance and enter Julian's nightclub to try and save Nick. 

Serena becomes entangled in Julian's web of schemes when he threatens Nick's life, the life of her brother (her brother has no idea that Serena is an angel and cannot know that she's back from the dead, which makes it worse because she can't warn him), and the life of Serena's roommate and fellow guardian. Julian decides that there is something about Serena that he's attracted to and he does not like it.  He decides the only way to get rid of Serena is to corrupt her too so he blackmails her into spending a week with him.  

This is the ultimate battle between good and evil; a demon and an angel. Both of them are incredibly attracted to the other and as they spend the week together and start to learn more about each other.  Their feelings are at-odds with both of their jobs and they are both torn and confused as what they should do.

I really enjoyed the story, as well as, Julian and Serena.  Serena is truly good person, which is why she was chosen to become an angel.  Her life ended way to soon, before she ever had a chance to really live.  She is a very responsible person and is trying to do the right thing when it comes to Julian.  She is scared and excited about the way Julian makes her feel and her superior is being deliberately vague in how Serena should carry out her assignment and handle Julian.  Serena know something more is going on, but no one will give her any more information.

Julian is a total bad boy.  He is extremely bitter from being betrayed by a woman he loved that resulted in his human death, and led to his becoming a demon.  But as Julian spends the week with Serena, it is not Julian corrupting her, but Serena corrupting Julian.  Serena makes him want to be a better person.  I loved the interaction between the two of them during their week together at the hotel.  Although Julian keeps telling himself he's wooing her to corrupt her, you can see he has some very intense feelings for Serena. 

This was a great book.  I could not put it down because I was dying to know what Julian was going to do next to woo her, and if Serena was finally going to give into her feelings.  There is more to the storyline of Julian and Serena's relationship but I don't want to spoil anything so you'll have to read the book to find out.  J

I definitely recommend this book and I am looking forward to the second book in the series. "The Demoness of Waking Dreams" which is expected to release in February 2012.

NIGHT UNDONE by K.S. Brooks

NIGHT UNDONE

by K.S. Brooks

Series -  Cover Me, Book 1

Genre:  Romantic Suspense

Former Special Agent Kathrin Night is not adjusting to civilian life. More than a year after her career-ending injury, she still can’t get the hang of it. This is wearing thin on her lover, Russian FSB Agent Aleksey Khovechkin, who tricks Kathrin into seeing a psychiatrist specializing in post-military/espionage patients. The therapy doesn’t go exactly as Aleksey hopes, but before he can react, Russia recalls him to make him

an offer he can’t refuse.

Before his departure, Aleksey reveals his deepest, darkest secret to Kathrin. Had he, in fact, used her to escape his duties in Russia, or was his allegiance to her genuine? Determined to see justice served, Kathrin hatches a scheme to help Aleksey while at the same time reviving her career in espionage. The Vancouver Winter Olympics could be the perfect venue for her plan, but can she pull it off without destroying their relationship, causing an international incident, or getting either of them killed?d?

When THE KISS OF NIGHT ends, alas too quickly, I wanted to find out more, more, more!  I didn’t realize, until I started reading NIGHT UNDONE, that the story of Kathrin and Aleksey was going to continue full force.  This is a true, modern day love story filled with passion, compassion, sexiness, laughter, compromise and negotiation.  After Aleksey realizes that Kathrin does not know how to be anything other than a spy, that she cannot express her feelings or show interest in anything but warfare, he takes Kathrin to see a counselor who specializes in helping agents re-acclimate back into a normal lifestyle.  Of course, Kathrin is pissed big time because she doesn’t think anything is wrong with her desire to keep herself in shape physically and keeping abreast of everything going on in the spy world, just in case she is called back into action.  Aleksey doesn’t agree.  He wants to retire from espionage and have a complete, full relationship with her, maybe start a consulting firm together.  But all Kathrin wants to do is workout, go to the shooting range, run courses, reading training manuals and worst of all, have boxing matches with him!!  What kind of a woman is this??  She’s never worn a dress or heels, never went on a date or dancing, never held hands with her lover or just sat and talked or watched television together.  With Dr. Scully’s help, Kathrin does realize that she loves Aleksey and wants to be able to have a full life with him.  When he goes home to Russia to see his family, Kathrin is happy to get some free time but then realizes how much she misses him.  She is afraid he might not come back to her and then what??  So she tries very hard to express her feelings for him over the phone and plans some big surprises for him when he, hopefully, returns.  They both learn how to compromise and negotiate and appreciate each other to the fullest.  Ms. Brooks has a great sense of humor, which she uses openly and abundantly as well as a quick wit.  The counseling sessions with Dr. Scully are quite entertaining as well as revealing.  I, for one, can relate very well to counseling sessions of my own!  The sexual relationship between the two is very passionate and endearing to see how hard Kathrin and Aleksey try to work together to be together. 

I give both books 5 stars and thank you Ms. Brooks for turning a time honored love story into a delightful modern day romp of twists and turns!!

THE KISS OF NIGHT by K.S. Brooks

THE KISS OF NIGHT 

by K.S. Brooks

Series -  Cover Me, Book 1

Genre:  Romantic Suspense

The world's top anti-terrorist agent has a new mission:  dealing with being forced into early retirement by a debilitating injury.  Former Special Agent Kathrin Night fights the demons of her past, present and future while dealing with her new mysterious Russian bodyguard, Agent Aleksey Khovechkin. Sent compliments of the Russian Minister of Defense, refusing his services is not an option.  But is Aleksey's true mission to protect her, or does he have another agenda?

K. S. Brooks, author of the Agent Night Adventure Series, paints a never-before-seen side of her agent in this study of human nature, suspense and romance.

When I picked up THE KISS OF NIGHT AND NIGHT UNDONE by K.S. Brooks, I thought I was going to be reading espionage thrillers with a touch of romance.  But, boy was I in for a surprise!!  What I found was one very intense, modern day love story filled with many twists and turns – some serious and sad – some sexy and passionate – but very captivating, capricious and a page turner all the way!

In THE KISS OF NIGHT (Book 1 of the series), we meet Kathrin Night.  At 40, she is an independent, self-sufficient American anti-terrorist crime fighter who must retire from her career because of a very bad injury received fighting in Afghanistan.  In fear of retaliation, she is in hiding in the woods of Washington; building a retreat where she can be safe from the criminal world.  Because she cannot get around on her own, she is assigned a bodyguard – a huge, gorgeous, ex-hockey playing Russian spy – who is not thrilled playing babysitter.  And the battle begins!  What we learn in this short, compact bio is everything there is to know about Kathrin Night from her difficult childhood to her dreams of being a crime fighter to how she becomes the best anti-terrorist agent in the world.  We meet the men who taught her and loved her and who all died for their country in many different ways.  Now Kathrin is alone and unable to form any kind of relationship.  She realizes all her lovers were convenient and a necessary part of her life then; but now, she has no idea how to think about or do anything that does not pertain to espionage warfare.  She doesn’t know how to hold a conversation, go on a regular date, and be courted.  All she likes to do is read manuals, shoot guns, workout………until Aleksey.  Now what does she do?  How does she learn how to have a relationship?????

WASTELAND by Lynn Rush

WASTELAND 

by Lynn Rush

Series:  Wasteland, Book 1

Genre:  Paranormal Romance

Publication Date: August 1, 2011

Publisher - Crescent Moon Press

Bound by the blood contract his human mother signed four centuries ago, half-demon, David Sadler, must obey his demonic Master’s order to capture fifteen-year-old Jessica Hanks. But as he learns more about her, he realizes she may be the key to freedom from his demonic enslavement.

The only obstacle—Jessica’s distractingly beautiful Guardian, Rebeka Abbott. He must not give in to their steamy chemistry, or he will lose his humanity. But fresh off a quarter millennia of sensory deprivation as punishment for not retrieving his last target, he may not be able to resist temptation long enough to save what’s left of his human soul.

When David is released by his master from 250 years of sensory deprived captivity he is thrust into the world of life, color and touch. When he is sent to a club to locate his mark he can't keep his eyes away from a beautiful woman named Beka but he know he must not give in to his desires as it would transform him into a full demon and he wants to keep his last shred of humanity for as long as he can. When he finds out that Beka and her brother are Guardian's, whose job it is to protect the mark he was sent to retrieve, David has to decide whether to betray Beka, his master or himself.

 I really enjoyed this book and couldn't read the pages fast enough. David has had a really crappy life. His mother sold him to the devil before he was even born and he must do his masters bidding or he suffers for it. When he is first released from his most recent captivity he is overwhelmed and out of touch with the times but he is watched by another demon who likes nothing more than to taunt and tempt him. His reaction to Beka is beautiful as he knows he cannot touch her. He is the perfect mix of alpha male with a lot of vulnerability thrown in. Beka is so different from him she is everything that is good and doesn't have any problem with protecting herself. She is intrigued by David as soon as she meets him but she doesn't know he is a demon. When David saves Beka and betrays his own kind he realizes he must try to find a way to get out of his contract and he realizes that his mark could be the key.

This book had it all. Action, romance, mystery and kept me guessing until the last minute. It is beautifully written and so easy to follow that it was a pleasure to read. I would recommend this to anyone who likes, angels, demons, action, romance and a story that will keep you up till 3am because you just couldn't put it down!

ADAM by Jacquelyn Frank

ADAM 

by Jacquelyn Frank

Series: The Nightwalkers- Book 6

Genre:  Paranormal Romance

Publication Date: October 25, 2011

Haunted by magic, beset by evil, the Nightwalkers face their darkest hour yet. And when they unthinkable happens, only one legendary male has the power, the will, to save them: Adam....

FOR 400 YEARS HE WAS LOST TO HER, BUT HE IS HERS TONIGHT...

From their first tantalizing touch, Jasmine knows he is different. What other lover could unlock her tight control, flood Vampire senses jaded by a lifetime of decadent self indulgence? Centuries ago, when he disappeared without a trace, she had given up hope of ever fulfilling the promise of incomparable passion. But here he is, against the very laws of nature, ready to bring down their most vicious enemy, ready to bring her blood to the boiling point.... If she will only let him.

Let me start off by saying that THE NIGHTWALKERS series was my first paranormal romance series.  I fell in love with this series and became totally hooked and awaited every release.  I was so upset when I heard "Noah" was the last book.  So, imagine my surprise (and everyone else's) when I found out 3 years later that Jacki was writing another NIGHTWALKERS book, Woo Hoo!!.  Even bigger surprise was when I (and Michelle) were offered an ARC of "Adam" and an opportunity to review it! (I was squeeing for days, and I am still am).  But the big question was, after 3 years, could Jacki make this Nightwalker book as amazing as the original five books?  The answer…..YES SHE CAN!!!  Jacki is a literary genius! 

To review this book without giving away spoilers is VERY difficult so I cannot give you many details, just my overall take on the book.  Once you read the story you will understand why. 

With THE NIGHTWALKERS being one of my favorite series and the characters so close to my heart, I almost did not want to read the book anymore when I finished the prologue.  I was outraged, in total disbelief, cursing and crying my eyes out and like I said, this was all BEFORE the first chapter.  Something horrible happens that leaves the NIghtwalker world (and readers)  devastated and heartbroken.  The rest of the book was just as incredible, a complete rollercoaster ride of emotions and events.

My biggest concern was how is Jacki going to bring back Adam after he'd been missing for over 400 years?  No one had a clue as to what happened to him.  He just disappeared one day and was never heard from again and was assumed dead.  She surprised me how she played out the reappearance of Adam and I was not let down at all.  We also get to find out exactly what happened to Adam the day he disappeared.

Adam is the epitome of the alpha male.  He is proud, arrogant and the most powerful water demon in existence.  I liked that we got to see Adam a bit vulnerable in this book due to his circumstances.  We also got to see glimpses of Adam and Jacob when they were younger, interacting with their parents and each other, as well as a younger Noah.

Jasmine, as always, is a tough as nails vampire.  As an immortal she gets bored easily with her long life and likes to go to ground for time to pass.  Jasmine is intrigued by Adam from the moment she meets him because Adam makes her feel, which is a first for Jasmine. 

Adam and Jasmine's chemistry was sizzling.  From the moment they met, they felt an instant attraction and were drawn to each other.  You can feel their chemistry coming off the pages. 

Throughout the book, Ruth, a powerful mind demon and her psychopath vampire mate Nicodemous, are back and more powerful than ever, wreaking havoc amongst the Nightwalkers. No one is strong enough to defeat the both of them together.  Their only hope is Adam.  Now that he is back, he might just be powerful enough to destroy them both.

Another part of the book that I loved was that we got to see all of the previous Nightwalkers that we all fell in love with.  We got to see the Enforcers, Jacob and his mate Isabella, along with their daughter Leah.  Gideon and Legna, as well as their son, Seth.  Elijah and his mate, the Lycanthrope Queen, Sienna also made an appearance, as well as Damien, the Vampire Prince and his mate Princess Syreena.  We also got to see Noah, the Demon King and his mate Kestra. 

I also think the way Jacki left things off, that we hopefully will see more books in THE NIGHTWALKERS world.  Devoted fans will be wishing for more books in this amazing series.  J

If you have not read THE NIGHTWALKER series, I definitely recommend you do. The books can be read as a standalone, but I would recommend reading them in order. 

If you already couldn't tell, I absolutely LOVED this book.  I was happy to get a Nightwalker fix and I hope there will be many

 more to come.

BOUND BY BLOOD by Cynthia Eden

BOUND BY BLOOD 

by Cynthia Eden

Series:  Bound, Book 1

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Format:  eBook only

It's an Immortal War...

Vampires and werewolves have been blood enemies for centuries, but now a new threat is rising...demons are escaping from hell and these demons are intent on wiping out both the vamps and the werewolves.

When you have no one to trust...

In order to stop the demons, pureblood vampire princess Morgan LaBeaux agrees to the treaty offered by werewolf alpha Jace Vaughn. She'll mate with him, share her blood with him...and in return, the wolves will aid the vampires in this battle.

The enemy of my enemy is my husband...

But Morgan doesn't realize just how dangerous the wolves can truly be. Jace has been waiting years to claim her. He's set a trap for his princess, and now that he has her, Jace doesn't plan to let her go.  He'll send the demons back to hell, and he'll keep his vampiress--forever.

Because the blood binds all.

There has never been a book by Cynthia Eden that I have not loved, including this short fast paced read.

Demons are escaping the gates of hell and slaying vampires, werewolves and humans alike.  Morgan LaBeaux a rare pureblood vampire princess has agreed to make a deal with the alpha werewolf, Jace Vaughn, in exchange for his help in killing the demons and sending them back to hell.  She believes this is the only way to protect her people from being slayed by the demons because they are not strong enough to defeat the demons alone. 

Jace has been watching Morgan for years waiting for the time to claim her as his.  He offers Morgan and her vampire nest protection against the demons as long as Morgan agrees to become his mate and share her blood with him.

I loved the relationship and chemistry between Morgan and Jace.  Morgan is terrified of Jace and the wolves but is willing to do anything to stop her people from being slayed by the demons.  Jace, the big strong alpha wolf will stop at nothing to claim Morgan and protect her.  Now all he has to do is get Morgan to trust him.  This was a great short read and I highly recommend.