Review: Fantastic & Unique Paranormal Romance!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 19, 2013
BLOOD IN THE STARS starts out with a bang when career-driven attorney, Daria Mathews, is involved in a series of strange accidents, and her hot and handsome blind date rescues her from a fire. What she doesn't know is that he's her secret protector, protecting her from the monsters who are coming for her life...as her blood could grant them untold powers. Neither does Daria know her blood can give her and these monsters the powers they seek. Blind date & protector, Jason Angel, has kept this secret from her and is now facing the greatest challenge of his life: either he sides with the dark powers of his family or has a chance to be with the love of his life, Daria.Ms. Shea's debut paranormal romance captivates from the first page and takes the reader on a whirlwind ride of fast-paced action, adventure, with old and unique paranormal creatures, and an organic romance between two characters fated for one another. One of the things I loved about this book is that it had unique elements that squarely put it outside the typical vampire, shifter, same old, same old. Ms. Shea does an excellent job in characterization, showing Daria and Jason growing with the choices they make and accepting how their sacrifices will affect them and others. I loved some of the secondary characters too and would love to see a couple in a sequel with their own love story (hint, hint)! Ms. Shea knows how to inject the right amount of humor in her novel which also helps make her characters distinctive, interesting, and liked.BLOOD IN THE STARS catapults the reader through a well-written story of nail-biting tension, mystery, expert characterization, and fantastic story telling. The sparks and passion flying between Daria and Jason was just as heart-pounding and leaves the reader rooting for their happily ever after to the surprise ending. I highly recommend BLOOD IN THE STARS to all fans of paranormal romance, and can't wait to see what Ms. Shea serves us next!