Review: A cop, a vampire in exile, and some cupcakes - how to heat up a bakery!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 3, 2014
Fate has a funny way of making itself felt, sometimes when we least expect it. For Vincent Kamateros, it struck the morning his landlord crashed through the window of his bakery in his car, only to be discovered to be dead. Not a propitious start to the day. But it led to the arrival of <lj-cut text="hot and sexy police detective John Reeder.">And now the complications begin--those nasty little things that like to bite you in the ass.Vincent is not the innocuous baker he appears to be--he's a vampire in exile for something he didn't do. And he's the heir apparent, oldest son of the King. But to John, he's a complication John doesn't need, because John is a deeply closeted gay man, who has no intention of stepping foot outside his comfortable closet anytime soon.Plus, as if things aren't difficult enough, Vince is a suspect in the landlord's murder.The attraction between them cannot be denied. But John's doing his damnedest to do just that. Plus Vince knows better than to get emotionally involved with a human. As a vampire, it's not allowed, but as heir to the throne? That's just begging for trouble. But he's never felt this way before, and these feelings are crumbling his determination. How likely is he to be forgiven and to receive his powers back? Why not live a little?These two men dance around each other, in serious denial. And yet t hey find they cannot stay away from each other.I absolutely loved this book, loved the sexual tension between these men. I adored Vince from the beginning--where can I find a hot sexy vampire to call my own? Bakery a plus.The writing is great, the sex is wonderful, and the plot is filled with twists and turns, as well as secondary characters you can sink your teeth into.There are no pat endings, either, no rushed resolution. There will be another book, and I for one can't wait. I love the bakery and the way the authors blend food and sex in a very sensual way that is a real feast for the eyes.Did I mention the sex is hot? It is. I could not put this down, and I thought about it when I couldn't read it. This is a winner in my books, and I hope the next book comes out soon. I want to get back in their world as soon as possible!