Bloody or Nothing: Sudsy by Kate Hill

Title: Bloody or Nothing: Sudsy

Author: Kate Hill

Publisher: Changeling Press

Publication Date: 2010

ISBN: 978-1-60521-384-2

Genre: Paranormal/Vampire

Length: Novella

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Rating: 4.5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Erotic

Other: Gay

Reviewer: Starla Kaye

Date: 9-4-10

This is not your everyday vampire story, not almost comic-sweet or dark and heart-stopping. I enjoyed it more than I expected to when I first started reading the novella.

Esteban “Sudsy” Waters is one of the oldest vampires, owns a vampire hotel in Las Vegas, and has been protecting both humans and vampires for centuries. More than that, he is an ass-kicking beauty when in drag and hotter-than-hot when in vampire crime-fighting mode. He has made it a rule not to get romantically involved with mortals, but when a gorgeous singer in trouble crosses his path…

Julian, a mortal human, has worked hard to build his music career and, after his relationship with an old friend, martial artist lover falls apart, he plans to focus only on his career. But life gets even more complicated when he gets attacked by “friends” of his ex-lover. The attack threatens his life as well as causes problems for his career. And then he meets a stunning drag queen who is so much more than that. He has never been drawn to men in drag before, but Sudsy is different. Sudsy is…irresistible. Beyond that, Sudsy is involved in something he keeps secret from Julian, something that can ruin their relationship…or get one or both of them killed.

The characters were very well developed. Their internal conflicts were believable within the genre. The emotions and setting details were nicely handled. And the external obstacles were enough to keep the reader pulling for them. Overall, this was a wonderful read. I am anxious to read the next story in the series.

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Unclaimed by Amanda Steiger

Title: Unclaimed

Author: Amanda Steiger

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books

Publication Date: 2010

ISBN: 978-1-59578-742-2

Genre: Paranormal/Vampire

Length: 154 Pages

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Author Email: sekuiro@gmail.com

Rating: 5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Hot/Erotic

Reviewer: Shannon

Date: 8/28/2010

From the get go, Ashley has her hands full. In addition to fighting monsters on the side, she has to constantly rebuff Victor, a powerful vampire determined to mate with her.

Must admit, I loved Ashley’s character from the start. While she’s a berretta wielding vampire with a take-no-prisoners attitude, she’s also a woman with a softer side who’s encumbered by heartbreaking memories. When she meets telepath, Will Conner, sparks fly. Ashley struggles with her attraction to him. After all, to be with Will puts his life at risk from Victor. That and the fact she’s a vampire. How could he ever desire her if he knew such a thing? On top of all this, there’s another enemy, Blaine, a powerful telepath and serial killer. The man she’s been hired to kill.

Unclaimed is definitely a thrilling page-turner. I found myself sympathizing with both the hero and heroine as they tried to overcome all to be together. Super sensual, action packed and well-written, Amanda Steiger pens a vampire novel well worth reading. I highly recommend this story!

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Damned by Sin: Borne Vampires Book 2 by Wend Petzler

Title: Borne Vampires Book 2:Damned by Sin

Author: Wend Petzler

Publisher: New Concepts Publishing

Publication Date: May 2010

ISBN: 978 – 1 – 60394 – 427 - 4

Genre: paranormal, contemporary, romance

Length: 151 pages

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Author Email: wend333@yahoo.com

Rating: 4 Diamonds

Heat Level: Spicy

Other: oral play

Reviewer: Gabrielle

Date: 6/4/10

All her life Mina has been fighting the Damned. Now she is fighting an inner battle of her own. Doing all she can to not become one of the Damned herself. As she tries to hold back the demon inside her she finds herself falling for the most famous Damned of them all, Sin Dracula. One encounter with Mina and the infamous Dracula is taken with her. Can their love survive the war between the Borne and the Damned?

Ever since I read the original story of Dracula I have become addicted to vampires and I am always in search of good stories containing them. This story does not disappoint. I truly enjoyed the different take on Dracula in this book. Mina is a strong willed and smart woman. Who can not only survive and fight as a slayer but she can find and fight for love. Sin is a great Alpha male always in control until he meets Mina. As the two try to figure out their own feelings for each other it seems that Sin himself must learn many a thing about himself and try to understand his place in this new world he has awoken to. Add in his maker, Angel and her minions that are creating chaos and determined to rule over everyone from Borne to humans and you have one entertaining read. This book takes the reader on a roller coaster of a ride and has you cheering on Sin, hoping that mina will follow her heart not her orders.

This book continues the vampire series that started with the book Whisper To Me. As with the first book this book grabs the reader right from the start and keeps you entertained until the very end. Wend Petzler knows how to capture the reader’s attention and bring you into the mystical world of vampires and slayers. Well written and with characters full of depth and emotion this is a book that should definitely be on your to be read list. I know that I will eagerly be waiting for the next one in this series. Maybe we will see Kai and Alexander’s book next.

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