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Friday, April 10, 2009

ONYX MOON RISING - A Nefer Investigation Force Story by Taige Crenshaw

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Date published: August 2007
ISBN 978-1-59578-370-7
Paranormal Romance
E-book
Reviewed by Karin




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Heroine Tashana Rennix is a fearsome Nefer Guardian and Agent in the Nefer Investigation Force. As such she must make split second decisions which affect the safety of the Earth realm, handling any supernatural or inter-dimensional issues which may arise in the supernatural community. She battles shape shifting wolves, leopards, and dragons with all manner of weapons, her own physical prowess, as well as some special powers she possesses. Her single-mindedness and spontaneity are seen a recklessness by the Agency and her new partner, Sanjay Callnes, an elite dragon warrior. Sanjay is on a mission to retrieve stolen artifacts and has an orderly plan as to how to proceed. Although their styles clash, they are drawn together as partners in more than just the professional sense. The Onyx Moon has chosen Tashana and she will need his help to save herself, if she can. Contrary to his orders and both of their more sensible inclinations their passion is ignited, fuel by desperation. Will she be saved? Will their love survive? Will the Onyx Moon spell Armageddon for dragons?

The story is fast paced and full of well described action scenes. The characters are multi-dimensional and sympathetic. The heat between the characters is believable. The sexual encounters are explicitly described.

The unfolding of the story did not always flow in a way this reviewer's mind likes to receive information, but it does not distract overmuch from the story. There is, however to such a story and available detail, that this could easily be turned into a full length novel, allowing the information to be revealed and absorbed at a more leisurely and logical pace by the reader.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

STAND AND DELIVER by Leda Swann


Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Date published: August 2007
ISBN 9781419912115
Historical romance
E-book
Reviewed by Karin




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This novella picks up on the tales of mysterious and dangerous outlaws who terrorized the roadways of long-ago England, the Highwaymen. Jack Hall is a fearsome criminal, who appears at the Burroughs family's Inn late one night seeking lodging.

The Innkeeper's daughter, Bess has kept her heart guarded and passion under wraps as she diligently tends to her duties. Her beauty has produced many admirers, but none has captured Bess' heart, until Jack sparks a thirst she cannot quench alone. She gives herself freely and he takes all she offers.

One night with Bess and Jack cannot leave her alone. He risks their safety and his change to have a legitimate life in the Americas to have one more night with Bess. Before Jack's mettle is revealed, Tim, the besotted stableboy who dreams of winning Bess, is shocked when he sees Jack and Bess in the throes of passion. Not deterred from his goal of winning Bess, Tim hatches a misguided plot to do away with Jack and subdue Bess. Is the love Bess and Jack have true, or will this unlikely couple be parted by fate?

The good use of dialogue and vivid descriptions quickly build the sensual tension between Bess and Jack, leaving the reader looking forward to each of their encounters. Jack is a charming scoundrel and Bess a spirited lover who he has initiated to sex. There is explicit description of sexual encounters and voyeurism.

This story is a quick and exciting read to be recommended.