Magic practitioners are being targeted and killed in Chicago and many more have disappeared. Harry Dresden is called in by his police friend to take a look at one of the murder scenes and he finds a very important clue. The murderer is leaving a calling card and it is a message for Harry. So he sets out to find the killer.

The list of suspects is short but one starts to stand out more than anyone else, Harry's half brother Thomas. Wanting to make sure justice is done and the real murderer is caught Harry goes about clearing his brothers name. All the while he is attracting the attention of the White Court of vampires and suddenly finds himself stuck in a power struggle.

This ninth book in the Harry Dresden series was, in my view, not the best yet. I really enjoyed the beginning of the series but as things progress I find myself not enjoying the stories as much as I used to. Less Bob, too much politics, an annoying apprentice and a lack of police support are just a few of the thoughts this book left me with.

Of course I will never give up on Harry. I do love this famous wizard and there is no way that I could not keep following his adventures. However when a series gets as long as this one there will always be certain books or aspects that every reader will like or not like. White Night is obviously my not like for the series but it isn't enough to put me off.

Labels: Books Read, Jim Butcher

Aurora Teagarden is on her way to a meeting when one of her sister-in-laws who should be going with her phones and says she will be late. This is not exactly what Roe expected to hear from Poppy but goes along to the meeting with her other sister-in-law and waits for Poppy to arrive. When the woman doesn't appear Roe and Melinda are annoyed and go to Poppy's house to give her a piece of their mind. Unfortunately all Roe gets to do is call 911.

Who could have killed Poppy? Afterall she was a nice normal mother and wife. Or was she? As Roe tries to get to the bottom of things she comes across alot of secrets she wished would have stayed secrets and it looks like Poppy could have been murdered by one of many people.

To keep Aurora on her toes her half-brother turns up out of the blue and the the guy she is dating brings his mother for Thanksgiving. With all that going on it is a wonder that Roe manages to keep going. Tired and worried Roe does what she does best and asks the right questions to the right people. Hopefully she will come up with the right answers without getting herself hurt.

This is the last book in the Aurora Teagarden series and I will miss it. Poppy Done to Death is due for re-release but I managed to get hold of this copy a while ago. With all that Roe has been through I have to say that Charlaine Harris gave her a perfect ending and one that I had dreamt she would get. I can only hope that the author will visit Roe again someday and let us see how things turn out for her.

Charlaine Harris is an amazing author and I love all of her books. Lily Bard, Sookie Stackhouse, Harper Connelly and Aurora Teagarden are all wonderful characters and should all get together for dinner sometime. If you are a fan of the Southern Vampire series and need a fix between books then it is well worth taking the edge off with some of the other lovely ladies Charlaine has written about.

Labels: Books Read, Charlaine Harris, Cozy Mystery

Helen has found a new dead-end job. At least this one pays a bit more than her previous employers have but the abuse and working conditions are worse. If you thought being rung by a telemarketer was annoying you should try being one. Helen isn't really enjoying the work but she is selling enough to get by and save up for a car. That is until she hears a woman getting murdered when she phones someone up to conduct a phone survey.

Not able to let the event go, even though the police found nothing, she starts doing some detecting of her own. Before you know it Helen is getting into things she really shouldn't and taking off more clothes than she thought she would in public. Will Helen find out what happened to the woman she heard being murdered? Or will the murder catch up with her first?

Book three in the Dead-end job series was just as good as the first two books. I am really enjoying this series and I am liking Helen more and more with each book I read. She is strong and stubborn but also funny and feisty. I can't wait to read more in this cozy series and see what Helen gets herself into next.

Just as much fun as Stephanie Plum but with a more serious and grown up edge to it. If you are looking for something interesting but not too over the top this is worth giving a try.

Labels: Books Read, Cozy Mystery

Sylvie Marley is a rare creature drawn to the Moon with the urge to run wild in the night. She is also in love with the young, handsome werewolf Lucien Drago, son of the Duchess de Marais. She too could be a werewolf if she chose, called as she is by the spirit of the Moon and the family's werewolf curse.

Although her father, Andrew Marley managed to lift the curse, Sylvie still has the choice between the life she craves as a werewolf and the life of a normal young woman. However, that choice may be taken from her by a madman seeking power as the new king of the Voodoos. To prove himself, he intends to force Sylvie to become a werewolf with his magic, thereby sealing her fate, and her life, unless he is stopped.

This was my 'bag' book which meant when I was stuck somewhere for a while I ended up reaching for this to read. I am sure that if I hadn't have been stuck with this book as my only option, that I would have given up on it pretty quickly. Not bad, this was just not my thing. It was also very confusing and I couldn't keep up with all the various characters. Nice paranormal elements but lacking a main character, this story was all over the place.

The Werewolf's Kiss is the first book in "The Werewolf Trilogy," and I certainly won't be reading the other two books. Nothing about this one has left me wanting more.

Labels: Books Read

Savannah's twin brother and wife were brutally murdered a year ago and ever since Savannah has been looking for vengeance. Looking for the beast that killed the only family she had left hasn't been easy and it is only the small clues she has found in a diary that has gotten her this close.

However there is a huge problem. Savannah doesn't have much time left to defeat the killer. To keep her promise to her dead brother she goes to the only person she hopes can help her. She goes to William and tries to convince him to turn her into a vampire so she will be strong enough to do what she must.

Getting the kiss of the vampire isn't that easy and Savannah isn't even sure if she can trust him. How far will Savannah go to get revenge, will William help her and who is stalking her and her friends. A race against time and evil is in the fate of a man who lost his soul a long time ago.

This early book by Cynthia Eden had a good balance of paranormal and romance. Not too over the top there was a great historical element to the story and alot of depth. I really liked the twist at the end of the book and it would be interesting to see how things progressed for the characters involved.

Another great read by a great writer. I am looking for more Cynthia Eden books and can't wait to delve into them.

Labels: Books Read, Cynthia Eden

Helen has a new job at Page Turners bookshop in Fort Lauderdale. It was the best job she could get where she can be paid in cash so she doesn't leave a paper trail for her ex-husband to pick up on. The shop is run by Page Turner III and it seems he doesn't really know much about books and isn't well liked. So it isn't much of a surprise to anyone when he turns up dead. The only surprise is where he is found.

Helen's neighbour and friend is the prime suspect in the murder and she knows that the parrot loving lottery player couldn't have done the deed. It is so obvious that her friend was set up but Helen has to prove it. So Helen once again finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation and hopes that this time she will find the real killer before her friend ends up in prision for life.

Book two in the Dead End Jobs series has really made the decision on if I want to keep reading these books really easy. My decision is oh yeah! This series is fun and original with a main character that I really like. Helen is down to earth and strong with a knack for looking the right places for clues.

So I am glad I have the next two books in this cozy mystery series and have already put the others on my wishlist. If you are looking for a more grown up Stephanie Plum then look no further.

Labels: Books Read, Cozy Mystery

Riley Jenson is a Guardian and is the one who usually comes face to face with the worst villains. So it doesn't surprise her in the slightest when she comes up against a sorceress who can raise the dead. On the other side of things Riley is also helping solve a series of brutal slayings in the vampire community. Mixed in with the heat of the upcoming full moon her werewolf hormones are running wild and she finds it hard to keep them under control when she comes across Kye Murphy.

Riley threatens the bounty hunter with arrest if she finds him messing with her cases again but the rogue wolf doesn't seem to care. Her wolf side is curious about Kye while her vampire side is totally hot for Quinn. Could it be possible for her to have two souls? A friend mentioned it but she didn't take it seriously until now.

This seventh book in the Riley Jenson series wasn't as hot as the previous books. Things were steamy but not as wild. Now that Riley is with Quinn it seems she is trying to stick with one guy. However on saying that the book left things a little open in that respect. I wonder what will happen between Riley and Kye in the future.

Another great mystery in the paranormal world this series has been on my must read list since it all started with Full Moon Rising. I have followed Riley this far and I am not giving up on her. She is an amazing character, strong and self aware. I enjoy reading about her and hope that the time between now and book number eight passing quickly.

Labels: Books Read, Keri Arthur, New Releases

For five years Kita Nekai has hidden in the human world. In the city of Haven a rogue shifter is leaving bodies all over the place. When the Hunters finally find Kita in Haven her illegal status means she is high on the suspect list. Confronted by the Hunters she doesn't see a way out until the mysterious Nathanial Deaton comes to her rescue.

Kita thought being rescued meant you came out of something alive. However her rescuer has left her undead. With only two nights to prove her she is not the rogue shifter responsible for the spate of killings, she teams up with the only help she has. Stuck with her rescuer and someone from her past who would prefer to take her home, they go against the clock and some baddies to put things right.

No explanations, no easing the reader into things and certainly no introduction. This book gets straight into things and doesn't mess around. Action from the very first page this book is a non-stop paranormal mystery ride. Different from the genre norm in some aspects it also has some familiar elements as not to confuse the reader.

A strong, stubborn and feisty female main character and some gutsy helpers dominate this debut book. However I think Kita has more secrets to tell and I am definitely willing to read more about her and to find out what else this new paranormal series has to offer.

Labels: Books Read, www.paranormalromance.org

Everyone in the Glordano family has some kind of psychic ability. Everyone that is except Daisy. Her mother uses her powers to help the police and has asked her older sister to help on a new case that has her stumped. Daisy wants to help out but with no powers she is dismissed. Again.

Nightshade, the strange town when Daisy lives, is usually a quiet place but teenage girls are being attacked left, right and center. Nobody knows who is responsible but it becomes pretty clear to Daisy that the question should not be who but what is attacking the girls.

When Daisy's former best friend, Samantha, returns to school looking, well, dead. Daisy realises that all the victims have had contact with the head cheerleader. Starting a new trend in school is one thing but sucking the life out of people is another. Is Samantha really up to no good?

Meanwhile Daisy and her friend, or is it boyfriend, Ryan do some sleuthing and find out more about the town of Nightshade than they should know. However they will have to work fast to find the culprit before some of the girls in school literally have the life sucked out of them.

This book was on my wishlist for a while before I actually managed to find a copy. Now I feel annoyed that I didn't get a copy of this sooner. What an amazing start to a series and yet another unique young adult novel. It amazes that there are so many good paranormal YA books are out there and I seem to be missing out on the fun because there isn't as much call for the English versions in Europe...which means they are hard or expensive for me to get.

I love Daisy and can't wait to read the next two books in the series 'Dead is a State of Mind' and 'Dead is so Last Year'. Teenagers with teenage problems with a twist of paranormal and some cool characters make this a series I definitely want to spread the word about. So if you haven't tried this yet and enjoy a good YA then consider giving this a go.

Labels: Books Read, Marlene Perez, Young Adult

Marla's past has come back to haunt her in the shape of her brother Jason. As Felport's chief sorcerer, Marla would usually want to get rid of such a con artist but blood is thicker than water and she decides to see what he really wants before tossing him out of her city. It soon becomes clear that Jason is up to no good. He has a scam going and has already used Marla's name to get his foot in the door. However Marla sees no harm in him having his fun with the filthy rich wannabe mage that Jason has targeted and even lets Rondeau, her business partner, join in on the fun.

Although some people have got wind of the scam and don't realise it is a scam. Things start to become dangerous and nobody can really see what is about to happen. Even Marla's new apprentice is getting mixed signals about the whole thing. Death, destruction and deception are all against Marla and as usual it is up to her to save everyone and put everything back in its place.

Book four in the Marla Mason series showed a different side to my favourite sorcerer. Having family pay a visit, and after such a long time, plays on Marla's usually good instincts and pulls her to make decisions she most likely wouldn't have made. This book was not only made interesting due to the appearance of Marla's long lost brother and the story behind it but also the arrival of Marla's apprentice.

A big huge mushroom as one of the main baddies makes for tasty reading but this series is just delicious anyway. There is nothing else out there remotely similar to this series but Marla is a female Harry Dresden (Jim Butcher) mixed with a bit of John Taylor (Simon R. Green).

So when is book five out? I don't know but you can be sure that I will be pre-ordering it asap. I love this series and wouldn't mind swapping places with Marla and seeing some of the action she sees. Paranormal, fast-paced and fun this is a must read series.

Labels: Books Read, New Releases, T. A. Pratt

After running away from her old life, Helen is working as a sales assistant in an exclusive boutique in Fort Lauderdale. Off the books so nobody can track her down, she earns just enough to cover her bills. Her life was alot easier before but now she is on the run and she has to take the only job she can get.

The job isn't exactly perfect but Helen doesn't mind until she realises her co-worker is embezzling money as well as a few other law breaking money makers. When murder gets mixed into things Helen puts her life in danger to find the real killer so she won't get the blame. After all if her name ends up printed anywhere she has a paper trail and her old life might be able to catch up with her.

First in the cozy series 'Dead-End Job Mysteries' this was a very thrilling start. I like a little cozy mystery and this was perfect. Helen is a nice character, realistic and the plot wasn't too over the top. Funny as well as gripping I was hooked and couldn't put this one down.

Luckily I have the next three books in the series waiting for me on my bookshelf and I am sure I will be reading them sooner rather than later. Elaine Viets also writes another of my cozy mystery favourites 'The Mystery shopper' series.

Labels: Books Read, Cozy Mystery

It is Spring break and Maggie Quinn and her friend Lisa are looking forward to some time on the beach. No demons, spells or anything paranormal in sight, the girls are having a well deserved rest. However while driving through Texas they run over a dead cow and the gas tank needs to be replaced. Stuck in the small town of Dulcina wasn't really how the girls wanted to spend their days off but then again evil doesn't go on holiday.

Which is something Maggie realises pretty quickly when the locals start talking about how many cattle deaths they have had since the drought started. Sure dead cattle isn't unusual when there is a lack of water but these animals haven't been dying from dehydration.

Everyone has a theory about the killings but nobody has been able to prove anything so far. So when Maggie and Lisa start to cure the boredom of a small town by getting involved they find themselves in a lot deeper than they expected. Evil mosquito like bugs, strange spells and attacks on the population means that the thing attacking the cattle is getting bolder. Will Maggie and her friends be able to stop whatever is terrorising the town of Dulcina?

This is the third book in the Maggie Quinn : Girl vs. Evil series and I loved it. With the unusual evil theme and the detective skills of Maggie this was really an enjoyable read. I have been re-watching Veronica Mars and there are so many similarities between the two girls. Maggie is just like the sassy young TV detective but there is one difference. Maggie has a built in 'freakometer'.

Maggie is just at the beginning of a Buffy style life and I am definitely going to carry on following her progress. There was no announcement in the back of this book but hopefully book four will be coming out soon. I see a bright future for this young adult series.

Labels: Books Read, Clement-Moore, New Releases, Young Adult

Decker Argenau could do with a holiday but those ideas are cut short when he is asked to help hunt a group of rogue vampires. The rogues are preying on mortals and just kidnapped 2 women, sisters, and another Rogue, a long lost family member is also somehow tied up in the case.

Dani is the oldest sister and is a doctor. Saved from her kidnappers by a strange man she isn't sure who to trust. What she does know is that she needs to help get her sister back and under the current circumstances she decides to stay with the men who seem dangerous but capable of tracking down her sibling. With no choice but to go along with the men who talk about strange liquid diets and mind reading she hopes that she hasn't made the wrong decision.

The suddenly Decker is talking about them being life-mates and Dani starts to dream the most erotic dreams she has ever had about the strange man. Feeling a passion she has never known before Dani starts to process the fact that these men are indeed immortals and that her sister is being help captive by a rogue immortal.

Together Dani and Decker hope to find Dani's sister. With the help of the Argenau family and resources they will hopefully get to her in time. Until then they have some time to spare and they use it getting to know each other in every way possible.

So it is time for another Argeneau installment and we all know how it goes already. Immortal meets life-mate, life-mate freaks out a little, immortal and life-mate get it on and everyone lives happily ever after? Did I miss something? Of course! I missed out the fabulous story that lies in between this re-occurring concept.

Lynsay Sands may keep to the same idea but every book in this series is always totally different from the next. How she manages to do it I am not sure but she does it well and I devour and enjoy each of her books. This newest release is just as good as the previous Argeneau stories and I can't wait to see what happens next and to who.

Haven't read this series yet? Then catch up! Already a fan? Get this new edition as soon as possible! You won't be disappointed!

Labels: Books Read, Lynsay Sands, New Releases

Werewolves are showing up dead in Noturne City and not just any werewolves but ones from the oldest packs in the city. Luna Wilder is asked by a colleague to help out on the case even though she isn't a detective anymore. Stuck in the SWAT team is just where her bosses want her so they won't be too happy to find her working on any case. Another person not happy with Luna's involvement in the case is her boyfriend Dmitri. However Luna is the right person for the job even if it means she could be the next victim.

Luna tracks down the killings to a band of Wendigos who drink the blood of their victims for strength. Only believed to exist in legends, the Wendigos are the real deal and Luna finds herself seeking out some of the more friendly ones to ask for their help. So with all the help she can get Luna is off trying to find an invisible were-killer while fighting off everything the wendigo can throw at her.

I have really been enjoying the Nocturne series and was eagerly awaiting this third book. Full of action this is a hard read to put down. Read too fast and you might miss something. Take a break and you may loose the plot or forget some important information. Nothing is boring about this latest read but I have to say that I didn't think it was better than the first two books.

Luna is a some what stubborn and tough character but in this book she left me frustrated. Chasing a killer with werewolves, wendigos and other things that go bump in the night is never going to be easy but to see the main character get hurt so much was sad. Also her boyfriend Dmitri is not my favourite 'bad guy boyfriend' so their relationship problems seemed like a waste of paper for me.

Even though this wasn't my favourite of the series so far this series is still on my must read list. The ending of this book had an interesting new development that will have Luna busy for, hopefully, a few more books. Great plot, well written and paranormal at its best. Not to missed if you are following the series.

Labels: Books Read, Caitlin Kittredge, New Releases

The Blurb -

Return to Lawson’s world of Witch Ember with a new tale of darkness, intrigue, and violence. A tale of Sorrow.

A new killer stalks the palaces of the EroBernd Empire, striking down prominent members of the gentry and clergy, seemingly at will. No amount of security is an impediment, no number of bodyguards a deterrent. This killer enters unseen and departs untouched, leaving behind scenes of butchery and blood. Duke Valven of EroBernd decides to send his chief assassin, Count Hashii, to the boutique province of Vestiga to resolve the matter before it can cause any further embarrassment. Locals have already contrived a name for this assassin, based on descriptions from victims who lived long enough to tell the tale: a wraith of shadow–a countenance of immeasurable remorse–and eyes that wept black tears.

It is a contest of assassins. One discreet and renowned, an artist tempered by years of service–the other a savage neophyte, ephemeral and unstoppable–both ruthless and deadly. Can the infamous Lord Ash stop the bloodshed and discover the identity of the assassin known as Sorrow?

My Review -

After Witch Ember and The Raven comes Sorrow with its amazing cover. Set in the same land as the previous books the only difference to this story is its size. Over 200 pages of magical darkness awaits any readers of this new installment and even though it is smaller it still packs a punch.

The tale takes place in the land that John Lawson has created and has really brought to life in each of his books. With such detail and linguistic depth you really begin to feel like you are in another world. Fantasy is the main genre here but mystery is woven into this well written story.

Another lovely addition to the Witch Ember Tales and hopefully not the last.

Labels: Book Reviews, Books Read

Tezra Campbell's parents were killed by vampires ten years ago. After all this time she is still trying to find the rogue vampire killer. Her job as a telepathic investigator helps her get closer to finding the murderer and her hunter skills come in handy when she needs them. Alone, her sister is a traumatized shell, she obsesses over the past and eventually even uses herself as bait.


Daemon was the former bastard prince of Scotland but is now head of the American vampire clans. He sees Tezra as a danger to herself and to his people. Concerned about the fact that she is using herself as bait he starts to worry when his own brother could be accused of the crime. Daemon takes Tezra into custody, intending to keep her out of the way so he can find the killer himself.

Things don’t work out the way anyone planned and the more Teura fights Daemon him Tith her telepathic powers, the more she stirs up his sexual bloodlust. The bloodlust she is awakening is the kind only a mate can cool and Tezra begins to wonder if her desire for him real? or is Daemon just using her to find the murderer?

Full of mystery, action and vampires this story has a good mix of the proper elements needed for a good vampire tale. Fast, detailed and entertaining this was a good read but not really my cup of tea. Enough romance for the people who like that kind of thing, something was missing for me. Of course this doesn't mean nobody should read it, just that this reader isn't putting it on her top 10 list.

I will be keeping an eye on this author and hope I will have the pleasure of reading something else of hers again.

Labels: Books Read, www.paranormalromance.org

The Radio station WVMP is "The Lifeblood of Rock 'n' Roll" and Ciara Griffin manages the unusual nocturnal DJ staff. Once a con-artist she is now running the blood drinking crew of vampires who are obsessed with the music from the era they died in. Ciara keeps the undead happy, the ratings up and the fan base expanding. Oh and she is having a relationship with one of the vampires.

Halloween is the only true undead holiday and WVMP is throwing a huge party. Loud music, great costumes and lots of drinks it is sure to be spoken about until next Halloween. However this is the evening that a religious fanatic takes over the WVMP airwaves. None of the listeners want to hear about their evil sins and going to hell. They just want to hear the cool tunes and party but what are the DJs and Ciara to do?

With no help from the authorities Ciara and the gang track down the illegal religious transmission but that is only the start of things to come. Ciara has to protect the station again while trying to keep her relationship with the hunky vampire Shane on balance. She also has a new pet to care for and a best friend who has decided that being bitten by a vamp isn't too bad. Throw in the fact that Ciara's blood has some strange powers and you will be left wondering if Ciara will make it to New Years Day in one piece and with her sanity still in tact!

Bad to the Bone, like it's predecessor Wicked Game, is an amazing read. Carrying on the unique storyline of a vampire radio station this book is the Paranormal Urban Fantasy equivalent to the best chocolate you have ever tasted. With a great plot, fantastic characters and that special musical touch this is a series I hope will be around for years to come.

Jeri Smith-Ready has become one of my favourite authors. Her Crow Trilogy took my breathe away, Requim for the Devil surprised me and Wicked Game gave me hope for the future of the genre. The author has yet to, and most likely can never, disappoint me and continues to astound me. With such a fresh look on things and a different angle on the world of vampires this series and anything else she writes is not to be missed.

If you haven't had the pleasure of reading Wicked Game then make sure you catch up on the WVMP vampires before trying out Bad to the Bone. If you are just waiting for Bad to the Bone to come out (due in stores in May) and you haven't yet tried Jeri's other books, I suggest you do.

Labels: ARC, Books Read, Jeri Smith-Ready

M.J. Holliday can communicate with the dead and has been using her gift to do a bit of ghost busting. Unfortunately there isn't as much ghost busting work out there as she thought there would be but her best friend and business partner Gil is about to take care of that for her.

When Gil gets approached by a TV company asking if M.J. would be interested in taking part in a new show called Haunted Possessions, he tricks her into signing up for the gig. As soon as M.J., Gil and her boyfriend Steven arrive at the hotel where the filming is to take place, things start to go very wrong.

With the help of fellow psychic, Heath, M.J. starts to track down and send on all the ghosts that haunt the hotel. She also gets mixed up in a murder investigation and then there is the small problem of a demon on the loose. With so many spooks on the premises and one evil spirit actually able to cut and possess people, this really is going to be a trip that M.J. will never forget.

Three books into the Ghost Hunter mystery series and I am hooked. Possession being one of the themes in this book seemed ironic, seeing as I felt possessed by the book. I just had to keep reading till the end and hated having to put down this action filled read. Spooky, creepy and chilling this cozy paranormal mystery was the best yet out of the series and I hope that the wait for book number four will not be a long one.

I have enjoyed this author's Psychic Eye series but I absolutely love this ghost busting delight. Worth checking out and definitely not one to read in the dark or if you are home alone. Do you really believe things that go bump in the night? This series really has a knack for making it all seem real whether you believe in it all or not.

Labels: Books Read, New Releases, Victoria Laurie

Zoey and her friends are on the run. Hidden in Tulsa's prohibition tunnels they start to plan what they will do next. Going back to the House of the Night doesn't seem like a good idea but staying in the tunnels won't help their situation either. The new Red fledglings have made the tunnels very homely and they are all willing to help Zoey and her gang. However Zoey senses that there is something they aren't telling her but she has other problems she needs to take care of.

Kolona has taken over The House of the Night and with the help of Neferet and his Raven Mockers the place is locked up tight. The gang are not ready to go back to the school but when Zoey gets hurt they have no choice but to walk back into the school they used to call home so that she will survive.

If fighting evil and saving the world wasn't enough to handle, the young priestess Zoey also has guy problems. Erik wants to get back together with her, Heath is hanging around and Stark could be evil but Zoey likes him alot. However that is nothing compared to the gorgeous Kolona. He maybe a nasty piece of worth but he is hot and wants Zoey for himself.

This fifth book in the series picks up the story where the reader was left hanging in 'Untamed'. After a few chapters of catch-up things settle down into another House of the Night story filled with action, suspense and vampyres. Feelings run high all the way through as the plot unfolds and it becomes clear that Zoey and the gang are not to worried about getting good grades this school year.

Another enjoyable and addictive addition to the series my only worry is that I knew what Zoey had to do before she did it. Are the boyfriends taking up too much of her thinking time? Maybe she should give up on the guys altogether until everything is back to normal. After all she is only seventeen and could do with the break!

Definitely one of the best young adult paranormal series on the market this is one series that my friends ask to borrow and one I keep in my permanent collection. Unique, special and not so over the top, reading an installment of the House of Night series is like catching up with old friends.

I look forward to book six and highly recommend anyone who hasn't tried this series to give it a go. It maybe young adult based but there is something in there for everyone.

Labels: Books Read, Kristin Cast, New Releases, P.C. Cast

Bitten is the first book in the Women of the Otherworld series by Kelley Armstrong and a book I read a long time ago when I first discovered the paranormal genre. I remember wondering if I would like werewolves as much as vampires and then ordering more books in the series as soon as I was done with this amazing first book. This has become one of my favourite paranormal series over the years and it was lovely to go back to the beginning again and listen to this audiobook.

At first I wasn't so sure about the narrator but I got used to the voice after a while. She didn't put much feeling into the reading and sounded monotonous but then I realised that she did actually sound alot like Elena. Or how I imagined she would sound. It was great to revisit this book and there are so many little bits and pieces of the story that I had long forgotten. Now I really want to find a copy of the second book 'Stolen' so I can carry on my trip down memory lane with the Women of the Otherworld.

Labels: Audiobook, Books Read, Kelley Armstrong