VAMPIRE TRANSGRESSION by Michael Schiefelbein

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VAMPIRE TRANSGRESSION
Author: Michael Schiefelbein
Source: Library
  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin; 1st edition (September 4, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312374399
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312374396
SYNOPSIS:
Victor Decimus is a 2,000 year old vampire, having last seen the sun when he was a Roman soldier in biblical times. There are few rules that govern a vampire’s existence but those rules are absolute: 1) Vampires are not allowed to associate with other vampires and 2) Once a vampire convinces a human to take his place as a vampire, he must leave the earthly realm for the Dark Kingdom.

Victor, unfortunately, has broken both those rules — he’s sired his human lover Paul as a vampire and stayed with him on Earth. The two enjoy an intense life as lovers, living in Georgetown and mingling at their private club for devotees, a converted church now known as Dies Irae. But their transgression is not taken lightly and agents for the Dark Realm are now on the prowl, looking to enforce their will and, if necessary, threaten everything that Victor and Paul hold dear, even each other, to punish their transgression.
MY THOUGHTS:
I was looking for a book to fit in one of my challenges, and I came across this book at the library.  Not only did it fit into a few of the challenges I am signed up for, but it touched on different subjects at the same time.
We have vampires, male/male romance, BDSM, and a dark and rich plot.  This is the third book in the series by this author, but the first I have read by him.  I will say that this book did not serve well as a stand alone book.  I was a little lost for about half the book.  The ending ended rather abrubtly as well.  I really liked the authors take on everything.  It was well written, and the characters were wonderful.  I liked the suspense and the love you could feel from both characters when they are together. 
Overall not a bad read, especially if you have followed the series and can stand to read this sort of writing.  Not as steamy as I thought it was going to be, but it worked with the plot of the book.
MY RATING:


 
Perfect For Rainy Days From the Library!

THE BOYFRIEND GAME by Stephie Davis

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THE BOYFRIEND GAME
Source: Library
  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: HarperTeen (March 3, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061143103
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061143106
SYNOPSIS:

I rested the ball on my hip and walked back toward the equipment shed. In the dark.
Alone. With a boy.

I would be completely freaking out over varsity soccer tryouts if it weren’t for the new student, Graham, who’s helping me practice. He has the most amazing green eyes, curly brown hair, and perfect legs. Plus, we have lots in common, since all we both care about is soccer! Well, that’s all he cares about. But my heart beats so fast when we’re on the field together . . . and I don’t think it’s just from all the running around. 
MY THOUGHTS:

This book starts off with Trisha playing soccer with her friends.  The coach makes an announcement that he is moving some of the students to the varsity team.  Trisha is very excited because she eats, sleeps, and breathes soccer.  She decides to put extra time into practicing soccer while her friends focus on teen life off the field.  She meets Graham on the soccer field after practice and he agrees to practice with her.  Slowly, Trisha realizes her feelings grow for Graham and she needs to decide if she should tell him or not. 

This was a typical teen romance book.  High school, friends, girl meets boy, finds friend in boy, falls for boy. It was a sweet read that leaves you several times with the Awww feeling.  It is a quick read that you could sit down and easily finish it within a day or less.  

Overall a cute book.  Would make a great book for a young adult or an adult looking for a quick read.

MY RATING:

 
Perfect For Rainy Days From the Library!

PSYCHIC SELF DEFENSE AND PROTECTION by John Culbertson

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PSYCHIC SELF DEFENSE AND PROTECTION
Source: Author Submission
* I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
  • Paperback: 164 pages
  • Publisher: Outskirts Press (March 22, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1432756192
  • ISBN-13: 978-1432756192
SYNOPSIS:

Do you feel protected against attacks from negative psychic energy?

We live in an energy sensitive world and, like it or not, psychic stress is part of that world. This book gives you tools and tips on how to protect yourself from daily negativity.

In this beginners guide you’ll learn:

  • How John has combined elements of Christianity with Paganism and New Age Philosophy
  • About the aura and how it’s connected to energy attacks
  • Practical ways to tell when and if the aura has holes in it
  • How psychic & energy attacks occur and some terminology for different types of attack
  • The importance of meditation and chakra work in psychic & energy protection
  • A core protection idea that anyone can use anytime
  • The importance of the right frame of mind in psychic self defense
  • How to set and work toward goals
  • Physical actions that themselves provide protection from psychic based attacks
  • How to maintain or restore the integrity of the aura from attacks
  • The importance of aromatherapy as a defense technique
  • Visualization processes that defend against attacks
  • The power prayer has on psychic self defense
  • Three basic, but very effective magick methods of protection including easy candle magick
  • How to protect other people and locations from negativity and energy draining attacks
  • The practice of smudging
  • Commonly asked questions dealing with psychic & energy defense
This book will help you to raise your energy awareness and to link your energy to positive energy vibrations so you can more easily accomplish what you want in life without being drained by all the negative energy in the world.
MY THOUGHTS:
I have always been interested in the psychic and magical aspect of the world and life. I have been one of those curious people who have wanted to figure out tarot cards, prychic abilities, and learning more about people and their aura’s.  So when I came across this book for review, my curiousity peaked again and I was instantly intrigued to see what this book was about.
Overall, this wasn’t a bad book. The only thing is, that if you have studied energies and psychic things before, it repeats alot of what you already know.  It gives you hints on dealing with negative energy that leads to stress and turning it into postive energy. It also touches on subjects about diet, chakras, oils and incenses, cleansings and deep breathing techniques.  Near the end of the book it even has a frequently asked questions section. 

MY RATING:
 
Perfect For Rainy Days From the Library!

THE MOMMY FILES by Jen Klein

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THE MOMMY FILES
Author: Jen Klein
Source: FSB Media
* I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Adams Media (April 18, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1605501441
  • ISBN-13: 978-1605501444
SYNOPSIS:

And Jen Klein knows motherhood. She’s survived changing a soiled diaper in a truck-stop bathroom while suspending a baby in mid-air. She’s witnessed the judgment of the so-called “Mommy Mafia.” She’s found dried applesauce on her shirt. And in her hair. And the baby’s hair. And the dog’s fur.

Here she reveals secrets she’s learned along the way about mastering the art of motherhood, from how to handle strangers who ask how much weight you’ve gained to (finally!) getting them on the big yellow bus–on time and with clean underwear. Inside SheKnows.com Presents: The Mommy Files you’ll find:
  • Your mom didn’t know what she was doing either
  • A pediatrician is your partner, not your adversary
  • Playgroups are for moms more than they are for kids
  • Just because they can talk doesn’t mean they can reason
  • Being a supermom is all about asking for help
Disclosed here in a friendly, wry look at motherhood, Jen Klein takes you through each lovable (and less than enjoyable) step toward that coveted title that will be screamed at you so many times in the years to come: “Mommy!”
MY THOUGHTS:

This was a cute and fast little read.  Even though I have been a Mother 3 times now, the author had some great little remarks at things I never would have thought of.  I liked how each chapter is set up for a different stage in parenthood.  From conception to older child, the author takes you on a journey of not only raising a child, but getting through it with dignity and your humor still intact.  This would be a great book for a new mom or a quick read for a mom who has been there and done that. 

MY RATING:

 
Perfect For Rainy Days From the Library!

DEEPER THAN THE NIGHT by Amanda Ashley

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DEEPER THAN THE NIGHT
Source: Library Sale
  • Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Love Spell (August 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 050552113X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0505521132
SYNOPSIS:

The townsfolk of Moulton Bay said there was something otherworldly about Alexander Claybourne. Some people whispered that, with his dark arresting features and mesmerizing eyes, the seductive stranger looked every inch a vampire. They never guessed how near the truth they were – or that after more than two hundred years of resisting temptation, Claybourne had found a woman he had to possess.

Never one to be scared off by superstitious lore, Kara Crawford laughed at the local talk of creatures lurking in the dark. What harm could come of befriending the handsome stranger with the haunted look in his midnight eyes? No matter what shadowy secrets Alexander hid, Kara felt drawn to him, compelled to join him beneath the silver light of the moon, where they would share a love DEEPER THAN THE NIGHT.

MY THOUGHTS:

I am a huge fan of Amanda Ashley.  She writes more of the dark vampire than the sparkly vampire.  This was one of her earlier books that I somehow had missed when reading her books.  This one started out great.  I loved the first chapter. I love how Kara’s younger sister goes looking for a vampire to save her sister, even though Gail herself is very young.  That sets the book in motion.  I liked the plot and the dark brooding vampire Alexander. What I didn’t like was Kara. To me, she came across as stupid and ditzy.  I don’t know if they yanked out her brain during the coma or if she is just naturally clueless.  I will say that this book was not like most of the authors vampire books.  Even though I couldn’t stand Kara, I still enjoyed the story.

MY RATING:


 
Perfect For Rainy Days From the Library!