Meet Vivian. She's a 580-year-old vampire who exudes sex, has a talent for drama, and is passionate about two things: her human husband, Rafe, and their resort for the undead. Her ability to project physical illusions has created the perfect vacation spot a dark, isolated Alaskan hideaway where visitors can have their wildest fantasies come true.

Vivian knows the best performance requires perfect timing, but the powerful vamp is put to the test when she discovers a corpse in a locked guestroom minutes before the next arrivals. Always cool-headed, Rafe hides the body, convinced he and Vivian can find the culprit without disturbing their guests.

Juggling the increasingly outrageous demands of their customers while tracking a killer isn't easy. Will their poking and prodding give tem the answers they need, or will it uncover secrets Vivian would kill to protect?

Vivian thinks she can control every aspect of a deadly game with her usual manipulations… but what if she can’t? Journey along, in this next installment of The V V Inn series, for a wild ride as the tale is told through the eyes of all her new seethe members.

Seven vampires and seven werewolves pay to hunt a supernatural criminal across the cold, vast grounds of an Alaskan resort. The one to catch her, and live through the encounter, will increase their power by feasting on hers.

The tiny vampire they track is more than she appears, however. To escape a fate of ten years in silver chains, she'll do anything to survive the weeklong excursion. This time, the darkness holds more than just the stinging bite of the Arctic—it holds death.

by: Terry Spear

Publishing Date: 12/1/10

Publisher: Sourcebooks

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Source: Paperback (Bought)
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My Review:

I've already know a little about the characters thanks to "Destiny of the Wolf". Carol was human before and trying to become a Nurse in the town of wolves. Ryan is a wolf who was there too researching about the town's murder that happened awhile ago. He happened to come across Carol and had some feelings for her. When Carol got turned into a lupus garou, the pack there had her under lock and key because she wouldn't transform. She was holding back. Her abilities of seeing what would happen in the future is something everyone thought was making her hold back. Ryan McKinley of course was going to try to help her. In this book though, some other red wolf is trying to kidnap Carol and Ryan must find out who before it's too late. There is also something else happening to the gray wolves in town. Some kind of illness that only affects them. It's up to Carol and Ryan to help save the town and find out what is actually happening.

This book actually clarified on what happened more in "Destiny of the Wolf". I'm happy on what happened between Carol and Ryan at the end. They were holding back their feelings for each other throughout the book which tended to be frustrating. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series from Terry Spear in the very near future. =)

by: Karin Tabke

Publishing Date: 5/3/11

Publisher: Berkley Trade

Genre: Paranormal Erotic Romance

Source: Library Book

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 For all eternity, only one thing shall separate them—until the Blood Law is avenged… The coming of the Blood Moon will lead two Lycan packs into war, spur two rival brothers into conflict, and spark an act of vengeance so evil that its effects will be felt for generations. One woman stands at the center of it all. As undisputed Alpha, Rafael must choose a life mate to preserve the dominance of his Lycan pack. He never suspected, his mate would be a human, the same wounded, girl-woman he seduces from the brink of death. Falon is a dangerous combination of Lycan and Slayer—beings bred to destroy his kind. Even more, she’s a mesmerizing beauty whose sensuality tempts the seasoned warrior to take unnecessary risks. The primal heat between them is irresistible, yet surrendering to it could destroy them both…for a vengeful foe stands ready in the shadows to fulfill what is rightfully his by Blood Law.

My Review:

I finished this book October '11 and had to get it back to the library in a hurry. Thanks to my local library for ordering this book so I can read it. I gave it actually 4.5 stars. I enjoyed reading this book and think I will have to buy it eventually for my own collection at home.

 Now onto my opinion of the book. Let me just say I wasn't really into the book at the beginning. I thought it took awhile to get it up to some action and drama that I was used to reading. After a few chapters though, it got really interesting and I had a hard time putting it down. Especially, the sex scenes between the main characters Rafael and Falon. Wow!!!! It got really heated and steamy between them and I don't think I've ever read a book where the characters had so much love and sex with each other except maybe the Anita Blake Series by Laurell K. Hamilton. It even threw in a threesome almost in this book between the two brothers and Falon...but I won't get into how that happened. All I can say is Falon, the poor woman is going through a difficult time in this book and goes through hell...but she is ONE TOUGH CHICK. I loved the ending the most because it left such a KICKASS Cliffhanger that will piss you off. At least it pissed me off because I wasn't expecting it...but in a good way of pissing off. Again, poor Falon...that woman sure has gotten herself into a jam. 

Now onto the characters...my favorite character has to be Falon of course because she's one strong ass female character. In fact she's been the strongest female I've read since "Dark Taste of Rapture" by Gena Showalter. Noelle and Falon would get along very well together. She goes through a lot in this book which anyone would feel sorry for her. At least I definitely did. The woman didn't know who or what she was exactly, but she knew she was different. She's being tracked down by the Slayers, but ends up coming across the Lycans. That is when she meets Rafael who she doesn't think she can trust at first. She doesn't know what world she is landed in when she comes across the Slayers and Lycans, but she has to learn quickly how to survive in their two worlds. 

My thoughts on Rafael in this book is this guy definitely has had it hard too. Not only is he trying to save his pack, but he's also having to deal with his twin brother who has it out for him for killing his mate. Whoever Rafael decides to mate, his twin brother has a right to kill as per the Blood Law. Poor Rafael, if he meets his soulmate, he will be forced to turn her over to be killed by his brother. Who would want that? I almost want to hug him. He'll only know love for awhile...but what if he's willing to fight the Blood Law? Now that is when it gets really interesting. 

You will have to read this book to find out what the brothers are fighting about. I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't read it. I do want to read more about the twin brother though in the next book, which I know will happen. =) You'll also need to read the book to find out what Falon finds out about herself. Karin Tabke definitely knows how to make you sit on the edge of your seat. I look forward to reading the next book in the series and getting to know more about the characters and what happens next.

Linger

(The Wolves of Mercy Falls #2)

by: Maggie Stiefvater

Publishing Date: 7/13/10

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Genre: YA

Source: Kindle Edition ( Bought ) 

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Description:

In Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver, Grace and Sam found each other. Now, in Linger, they must fight to be together. For Grace, this means defying her parents and keeping a very dangerous secret about her own well-being. For Sam, this means grappling with his werewolf past . . . and figuring out a way to survive into the future. Add into the mix a new wolf named Cole, whose own past has the potential to destroy the whole pack. And Isabelle, who already lost her brother to the wolves . . . and is nonetheless drawn to Cole.

My Review:

(Originally Reviewed on Mrs. Papillion aka "The Book Worm in 2010)

Sorry for the Short Review on this book...but it was when I was still in the Navy and my work schedule was hectic at the time. 

I can't believe what is happening to Grace in this book. =( Grace keeps getting into trouble because she loves Sam, but her parents think it's just a fling she will outgrow. They do everything to keep her away from him. Sam is also going through some things in this book that is putting him through hell. He doesn't turn into a wolf anymore, so now he has to live his life like he always wanted. I love how Maggie kept going back and forth to each character to see what their point of view is in the book. Although, I could've dealt without Cole. He was a pain in the butt in the book. I just wanted to go into the book and smack him. I'm looking forward to the next book, "Forever". I want to see what the author does to Grace. I also want to see how Sam deals with his humanity.

Linger, I give 4 stars.

Seduced by the Wolf

(Heart of the Wolf # 5)

by: Terry Spear

Publishing Date: 8/1/10

Publisher: Sourcebooks

Genre: Paranormal Romance

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His first priority is to protect his pack...
Werewolf pack leader Leidolf Wildhaven has just taken over a demoralized pack. With rogue wolves on the loose causing havoc and the authorities from the zoo suddenly zeroing in on the local wolf population, the last thing he needs in his territory is a do-gooder female, no matter how beautiful and enticing she is...

She'll do anything to help wolves...
Biologist Cassie Roux has dedicated her life to protecting wolves in the wild. On a desperate mission to help a she-wolf with newborn pups, the last thing Cassie needs right now is a nosy and entirely too attractive werewolf pack leader trying to track her down...

With rogue wolves and hunters threatening at every turn, Cassie and Leidolf may find their attraction the most dangerous force of all...

My Review:

My opinion on the book is VERY high. I had a hard time putting down this book. Cassie and Leidolf are definitely the perfect match. They both have been loner wolfs and have lost someone(s) they love dearly. They both feel at fault for the deaths of their family members. Cassie has a hard time dealing with the fact she really wants to be a part of a pack, but doesn't want to lose anyone she loves again. From the moment Leidolf lays eyes on her, he is in love and will do anything to make Cassie his mate forever. The sticky situations they get themselves into and everything that happens at the end with Leidolfs pack...you'll definitely be surprised. I know I was. I give this book two thumbs up and 5 stars. Thanks Terry Spear for writing this book. You definitely have become one of my favorite authors. All thanks to the used book store around Pembroke area for introducing me to this wonderful author. I bought two books written by Terry Spear there at the store and fell in love with the wolf series. Now I can't get enough of this wolf stories and the world that Terry Spear has created for her characters.  Makes me wish they were real.  =)

Girls That Growl

by: Mari Mancusi

Publishing Date: 1/1/07

Publisher: Berkley Trade

Source: Kindle Edition (Bought)

Genre: YA

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Rayne McDonald thought getting into the Blood Coven was the hard part. But now there's a new breed of trouble in town...and the former slayer and her vampire boyfriend may be the only ones who can stop it.
Now that she's an official vampire and full-fledged member of The Blood Coven, Rayne assumes her vampire slaying days are over. Sure, she doesn't have any vampire powers, thanks to a mutated blood virus, but she and Jareth can go out in the sun, which is a pretty good trade-off.
But just when Rayne's starting to enjoy her afterlife, she's contacted by Slayer Inc once again. It seems that a member of her high school's football team has disappeared—and the powers-that-be think the cheerleaders had something to do with it. Now Rayne has to infiltrate the squad before the cheerleaders have a chance to sink their teeth into someone else...

My Review:

(Originally Reviewed on Mrs. Papillion aka "The Book Worm")

This book didn't have the excitement of the last book in my opinion, but it still had it's twist. I can't believe what Rayne had to do in this book. Something I definitely would've never done in a million years when I was a teenager....be a cheerleader. It just wasn't in me to be one and I don't know how Rayne does it, but she has to for her Slayer Job. Poor girl! Also, Rayne had to go through some awful moments in this book and she almost lost the most important person in her life. Yes, I even shed a few tears in a certain part that Rayne went through. I'm glad though of what happened in the ending for her. Thank goodness, everything turned out great. I have to say though I preferred the last book though with Rayne. This one wasn't really something that my attention. I did like the part of the werewolves and how everything came together. It's always great to have a different creature thrown into a series. =)

Legend of the White Wolf

(Heart of the Wolf #4)

by: Terry Spear

Publishing Date: 2/1/10

Publisher: Sourcebooks

Source: Paperback (Bought)

Genre: Paranormal Romance

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In this fourth in Spear's series, Private Eye Cameron MacPherson and Faith O'Mallery are both on quests that lead them into the world of magical wolves…

Cameron arrives in the Canadian Arctic to search for his partners in his P.I. business who are late returning from a hunting trip. Faith is there to discover what her father had seen in the same area years earlier that had made him lose touch with reality—man-wolves, he called them.

The two tumble into an icy world of enemies bent on destroying the lupus garou kind. As they turn into lupus garou themselves, and bond with the pack that only they can rescue from destruction, Cameron and Faith find their soul mates in each other.

My Review:

(Originally Reviewed on Mrs. Papillion aka "The Book Worm")

My opinion now on the book...may I just say since the moment I picked up "Heart of the Wolf"...the first book in the series...I fell in love. =) Terry Spear has become another one of my fave authors that I will continue to read her books without hesitation. This book again has proven how much I love the series. From the beginning to the end, I've been amazed. I loved the characters and I couldn't help, but fall in love with the white wolfs. I also got to enjoy Leidolf again in this book since he made an appearance. I can't wait for the next book which actually has him as the main character. Yum!! I love how Faith is a Alpha female from the beginning to the end and how Cameron falls in love with her. I was getting mad over the killers in the story. Grrrr...how dare they! I love how Terry Spear gets the main characters to meet each other. I couldn't stop giggling with the part at the hotel. =) I kind of figured from the description of the book that the ending was going to end the way it did which was okay with me. I can't wait for Leidolf's story. =)

I think I rather read about werewolves now instead of vampires...since werewolves are so much better heroes. =)

Ties to the Blood Moon

by: Robin P. Waldrop

Publishing Date: 11/1/11

Source: Provided by Author

Genre: YA

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Genevieve is a teenage girl who moves in with her aunt in Alaska after the death of her mother. Soon after her arrival she learns the things she was raised to believe only existed in fairytales are in fact a big part of her history. When it gets to be too much she seeks refuge in the arms of her new boyfriend, William, only to find out he's not who she thought he was either.

My Review:

I always love reading books from new authors that I haven't tried out yet.  I came across Robin P. Waldrop at Goodreads.com...which is my fave site to be on.  Once I read the description of "Ties of the Blood Moon", I knew I had to see what it was all about.  

First off, this is my first book I've read that has it's location in Alaska.  Usually, when you read about Vampires it's in Louisiana or another southern state (except for Twilight of course).  Werewolves are usually in northern Washington, Colorado, etc.  It's time for a book to have most of it's action in Alaska.  One state I would love to visit.  

Robin P. Waldrop takes you into a different world of Werewolves and Vampires.  They work together, actually.  Well...kind of.  The werewolves have been waiting for their princess to come back and take the throne.  ***That's a storyline never used before...and I really enjoyed it***.  

She throws in twists and turns you weren't expecting...like the ending.  Really...Robin...that was not expected.  I kept thinking other things, but you really threw me off.  Sorry, everyone I'm not spoiling anything about this book.  If you want to find out what Robin does, you need to read it for yourself.  I hate giving out spoilers.  

Now for one of the things that I wasn't really fond of...in the beginning it just dragged on, with a love development story between the characters.  It did remind me a little bit about Twilight in the beginning, but after awhile, it took it a different turn...which made me like it again.  Sometimes, having too much of a development of romance in the characters and not enough action, makes me want to put down a book and stop reading it.  I can't stand heroines who also complain and whine.  Genevieve did irritate me in parts of the books, but that's because she's a teenager.  I remember being a teenager, but I'm glad I didn't act like her in certain parts of the book when she gave her Aunt a hard time. 

I will say this, Robin, definitely had me loving the characters, Joseph and Luna in the book.  I especially loved Joseph. There is just something about him, I like better than William. Luna of course is an amazing friend to Genevieve and I loved how Robin writes about the friendship between Luna and Genevieve.  You don't usually see that in books.  You usually just read about the romance, not friendship.

I recommend this to anyone who loves a different twist to the vampire/werewolf stories and who also loves twists and turns.  You'll definitely get a few "What the heck" and "No way" in this book.  

Thank you, Robin for giving me a chance to read/review your book.  I look forward to reading more about these characters and find out what their next adventure is.

Never Cry Werewolf

by: Heather Davis

Publishing Date: 9/1/09

Publisher: HarperCollins

Genre: YA

Source: Kindle Edition (Bought)

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Description:

Moonlight can totally change your life.

And it all starts so simply.

You. Him.

The moon.

You're toast.

My Review:

I loved the main character Shelby. She is FEARLESS. She's scared after she does something, but she tells herself, that she can face anything. She's a girl who has BOY issues...well, actually in my opinion, she has issues about worrying about everyone else and not herself. A lot of teen girls can probably relate to Shelby. I know I worry about others more than myself most of the time. I worry about my daughter all the time, but that's because I'm a Mom and it's my nature to worry. The book was kind of dry at first. I'm so used to excitement and action, that I caught myself putting down my Kindle to stop reading. I would pick up where I left off the next night or the night after that one. I just wasn't feeling it. I'm used to my fave authors: Gena Showalter, Laurell K. Hamilton, etc. I'm not used to teen puppy love anymore. I knew what I was getting into once I started reading the book though. I did like certain parts. Especially the parts where Shelby seem to always get into trouble because of Austin. She always got into sticky situations where she couldn't get out of. I also liked the ending because the author left you hanging and you know there's going to be another book. Yes, those are the endings I like. I love cliffhangers. =) I love Heather Davis's writing style too. She is definitely writing for a Teen crowd and more specifically the Teen girl. I definitely would love for my daughter to read this book once she's old enough. I think that is the main reason why I still read YA. I love to collect them, read them and then hand them over to my daughter once she's of age to read them herself. She's into things I already like as far as movies.

So I give this book 3.5 stars. I've noticed a lot of people who have read this book have gave it lower than that, but I feel this book definitely can teach girls something about what happens when you revolve life around boys and forgetting about what's really important at your teenage years. Its okay to love, but always remember to take care of yourself too.