63. Nature of the Beast - Anthology

Nature of the Beast Anthology

Start: 09.06.08
Finish: 09.07.08

Dark Hero by Hannah Howell
Bride of the Beast by Adrienne Basso
Kiss of the Beast by Eve Silver

All three stories were very well written. As usual, Howell is the reason I checked this book out . . . but I'll be keeping an eye out for the other two authors.

I much preferred the longer stories with only 3 authors vs. the usual 4. All three stories were much better for that.

62. Sins of the Night

Sins of the Night (Dark-Hunter #8) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Start: 09.04.08
Finish: 09.05.08

Danger & Alexion . . .

I really liked the twist on this story. Another great Dark-Hunter book!

61. Seize The Night

Seize the Night (Dark-Hunter Book #7) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Start/Finish: 09.03.08

Valerius & Tabitha

Boy, these books just keep getting better & better. Valerius was introduced in Talon's story as Kryian's enemy. It's really interesting to watch these relationships unfold. Oh yeah, I just love Tabitha.

This was a great story! This one actually had some pretty funny moments in it. I just love seeing uptight & proper men start loosening up. What a hoot.

60. My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon

My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon - Anthology

Start: 09.01.80
Finish: 09. 02.08

Kelley Armstrong - "Stalked" : This was actually a pretty good story, considering I haven't read the books that precede this story. It was interesting enough to add to my list of books to read (eventually).

Jim Butcher - "Heorot" : Another great Harry Dresden short story . . . must get to his full novels soon . . .

Rachel Caine - "Roman holiday, or SPQ-arrrrrr" : This was surprise. This is a follow-up to one of my favorites (Dead Man's Chest) in My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding. This was also another of my favorites in this book.

P.N. Elrod - "Her Mother's Daughter" : This one was just okay for me. Vampire Dectective looking for missing bridegroom . . .

Caitlin Kittredge - "Newlydeads" : I'm still not quite sure whether I liked this one or not. This story revolves around characters that have been previously introduced in other books . . . I might've enjoyed it more if I were already invested in the characters . . . This one I wasn't blown away by.

Marjorie M. Liu - "Where the Heart Lives" : This one was just okay for me too.

Katie MacAlister - "Cat got your tongue?" : This story is the main reason I requested this book . . . and totally worth it. I just love Raphael & Joy. Great short story in her Dark Ones series.

Lilith Saintcrow - "Half of Being Married" : This was kind of interesting . . . again, characters from a series I haven't read. Just OK for me.

Ronda Thompson - "A Wulf in Groom's Clothing" : This one started out really good . . .but I hated the ending.

59. Night Play

Night Play (Dark-Hunter #6) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Start: 8.31.08
Finish: 9.01.08

This story actually revolves around Vane, a Were-Hunter Wolf. He was introduced in Talon's story.

I just adore Bride. She's a female heroine I can actually relate to. It's not often the lead female is a size 18. It was refreshing to read.

Another 5-star book.

58. Stroke of Midnight

Stroke of Midnight - Anthology

Start: 8.27.08
Finish: 8. 31.08

Winter Born by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Two enemy Were-Panthers discover that fate has destined they become lovers. Pandora must learn to trust Dante's foreign nature. But as she slowly succumbs to the truest passion she has ever known, dark forces have already set out to reclaim her...
***** - I checked this book out because of this author. I just finished reading Kiss of the Night, and Dante was in that book. It was neat to read a story about one of the Were-Animals.

Born of the Night by Amanda Ashley

When Lady Shanara Montiori is taken hostage, she learns that the rumors about her captor are true. Lord Reyes is afflicted with the dark curse of the werewolf. Still, Shanara can't fight the attraction they both feel. Will their love break the curse-or feed its powerful hold?

**** - This was a pretty good short story . . . Predictable, but a fun.

Make It Last Forever by L. A. Banks
An innocent mistake forces the beautiful Tara onto a mission to save herself from the dark fate that awaits her. Salvation comes in the form of a seductive biker with a heart of gold. But will surrendering to their ripe attraction unleash a danger even she cannot control?

** This one was a struggle for me to read.

Red Moon Rising by Lori Handeland
Novelist Maya Alexander's peace is shattered when she is stalked by a Navaho skinwalker who has taken on the guise of a wolf. Her only hope is the mysterious Clay Philips. In his arms, she seeks protection-but as the red moon rises, no one is safe from the danger that lurks nearby...

***** I really enjoyed this story. This was my 2nd favorite in this book.

The Rana Look (*Audio CD)

The Rana Look *** by Sandra Brown

Start: 8.27.08
Finish: 8.29.08

This was an okay romance. It was pretty predictable, but then again . . . most romance novels are. Girl resists guy . . . girl's resistance starts to melt . . . girl & guy hook up . . . guy freaks out over some monkey wrench in the relationship . . . guy realizes he can't live without girl . . .

There's the basic outline for most romance novels . . . although some have a twist and reverese the girl/guy roles.