Feast of Fools (Morganville Vampires, Book 4) by Rachel Caine

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Feast of Fools (Morganville Vampires, Book 4)
Author: Rachel Caine
Source: Library
  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Signet (June 3, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0451224639
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451224637
SYNOPSIS:
The wait is over. dig into the feast…

In the town of Morganville, vampires and humans live in relative peace. Student Claire Danvers has never been convinced, though—especially with the arrival of Mr. Bishop, an ancient, old-school vampire who cares nothing about harmony. What he wants from the town’s living and its dead is unthinkably sinister. It’s only at a formal ball, attended by vampires and their human dates, that Claire realizes the elaborately evil trap he’s set for Morganville.

MY THOUGHTS:
Ms. Caine has done it again! She created a story that picks up where the previous book ended and it yanks you in and won’t let go!  This book was action packed and fast paced! I loved the plot and the writing was brilliant.  I know, you are all tired of hearing me say it, but I LOVE THIS SERIES!  This book however, should not be considered a stand alone book.  You might get lost easily if you haven’t read the previous books in the series.  The author also leaves you with an awesome cliffhanger, AGAIN, that will leave you craving the next book in the series.
Quote from the book:
“What will you sacrifice, Claire?” she asked. “To win?”
“It’s not a game,” Claire said.
Amelie inclined her head. “True. It is war. And now we have to fight for all of our lives.” -Claire and Amelie, “Feast of Fools“
I will leave you with that as I bite my nails and start the next book!
MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!


Midnight Alley (Morganville Vampires, Book 3) by Rachel Caine

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Midnight Alley (Morganville Vampires, Book 3
Author: Rachel Caine
Source: Library
  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: NAL Jam (October 2, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0451222385
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451222381
SYNOPSIS:
Claire Danvers’s college town may be run by vampires but a truce between the living and the dead made things relatively safe. For a while. Now people are turning up dead, a psycho is stalking her, and an ancient bloodsucker has proposed private mentoring. To what end, Claire will find out. And it’s giving night school a whole new meaning. 
 
MY THOUGHTS:
This is the third book in the Morganville Series. It is for young adults, but adults will enjoy it as well. I know I did.  In this book Claire becomes the apprentice to a very old vampire named Myrnin who is a great scholar and scientist.  She is trying to find a cure for the vampires even though she is a human. 
We still get our dose of the Glass House foursome and get to know some more of the previous people from the first two books.  Even Claire’s parents make an appearance again.  This series is just getting better and better!  I do wish the relationship between Claire and Shane would move forward a bit more, but it is a young adult book.  That is the only frustrating part about all of it.  Another one of Rachel Caine’s books that I finished within 2 hours.  I am so ready for the next one!
MY THOUGHTS:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!


The Dead Girls’ Dance (Morganville Vampires, Book 2) by Rachel Caine

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The Dead Girls’ Dance (Morganville Vampires, Book 2)
Author: Rachel Caine
Source: Library
  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: NAL Jam; 1st Printing edition (April 3, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0451220897
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451220899
SYNOPSIS:
Claire has her share of challenges. Like being a genius in a school that favors beauty over brains; homicidal girls in her dorm, and finding out that her college town is overrun with the living dead. On the up side, she has a new boyfriend with a vampire-hunting dad. But when a local fraternity throws the Dead Girls’ Dance, hell is really going to break loose. 
 
MY THOUGHTS:
 
OMG!!! I am so loving this series! This is the second in the Morganville Vampire series and it was just as good as the first, if not better.  I LOVE the characters of Shane, Claire, Michael and Eve. I LOVE the plots and writing. I LOVE the suspense and the author for creating it. BUT..I..DO…NOT…LIKE…CLIFF..HANGERS!!!!!! 
I will admit that this ending wasn’t as bad of a cliffhanger as the first one, so I didn’t throw my book against the wall or call my library several times a day to see if they had the next book in yet.  I finished this book in less than 3 hours and went straight to the next one and finished it within 2 hours.  If they continue to be just as good as the ones I have already read, then I will probably have this series completed before Monday!
I don’t want to give any plot hints away in this review because if you haven’t read the first one, then it will not make much sense.  All I can say is GO READ IT NOW!  I so want to own this series. I have not been so caught up in a series like this since Twilight. (yep, I am one of those Twilighters, so there) Of course, now I am one of those ones who want to move to the Glass House!
MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

 

SAVAGE RESCUE by Chastity Bush

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SAVAGE RESCUE
Source: Author
*I received this ebook free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
  • Publisher: Hearts on Fire Books (January 11, 2010)
  • Language: English
SYNOPSIS:

Chief Tall Bear is shocked when he learns of the stolen lady in his teepee but cannot overcome the pull she has on him once he meets her. He knows her presence will bring trouble to his peaceful village but cannot keep himself from her. From her long dark hair, to her deep blue eyes, he is pulled to her like a bear to honey. He is determined to have her. Both in his bed and in his life.

      After a lifetime of beatings at the hands of her father and his ranch hands, Cecily Smith has been rescued, or kidnapped. Either way, she is grateful. Especially when the man they called Chief Tall Bear presents himself to her. Unable to explain or contain the odd rush of emotions flooding her, Cecily finds herself aching to learn all that Bear has to teach.

MY THOUGHTS:
I love this author. She just has a way with making her words come alive off the page.  I was a little hesitant to read this book though.  Books about Indian Chiefs and such were just not my cup of tea.  Then I remembered that Ms. Bush is a great author of romance.  I gave it a go and was genuinely surprised to have enjoyed it.  It’s a wonderful love story that will leave your heart aching to read more.  Each character has their own personal struggle and personalities that will keep you entranced throughout the wonderful story.  If you are hesitant about this sort of story plot, don’t be. The author stays true to her writing and lets you sit back and enjoy the love that flows from the pages. 
 
Where to buy:
(kindle edition)
(PDF format)
MY RATING:


Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

THE GUARDING OF EDEN by Chastity Bush

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THE GUARDING OF EDEN
Source: author
Available at : Hearts on Fire Books
*I received this ebook from the author free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
SYNOPSIS:
Eden Campbell is a woman who has it all.  A good job, handsome fiancé, even the same cat she had as a teenager.  However, when her world is turned upside down by the sight of her fiancé in her favorite high heels and lingerie, Eden finds herself single again for the first time in years.
            Only days after Eden discovers her fiancés hidden little secret, she loses her job
and she finds herself accused of her boss’s estranged wife’s murder.
 The only up side to her situation is the sexy man her best friends and lawyers, Tilley and Joe Madison, entrusted her life to.  Not only is Jasper Carrington doing his best to hide her from the life sentence hanging over her head, he is stirring her desires like no man ever has.
 From her black as night hair to her deep blue eyes Eden Campbell sets Jaspers blood on fire.
She is his to protect until the danger to her wanes but every look sent his way has him wondering, who will protect her from him?
 
MY THOUGHTS:

When I first started reading the first chapter of this book, I couldn’t help but chuckle.  Finding out your husband is wanting to be a woman and dress like one is bad enough, but to actually walk in on him wearing makeup, heels and a feather boa would be disturbing yet comical.  Throughout the book, the author keeps you on the edge of your seat with suspense, heart a flutter with love, and fogging up your computer screen with the sex. This is the second book I have read from this author, the first being a paranormal read.  Ms. Bush has now proven herself as a contemporary romance writer as well. Plus, look at the cover! Yum!  Another great author waiting to hit the big time.

MY RATING:


Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!