Review: campy fun urban fantasy with a charming vampire hero!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 28, 2013
I admit it; I judged this book by the cover. If I hadn't promised to review it, I probably would haven't picked it up and I would have missed out on a sweet romantic urban fantasy. The story is fast paced for the most part. There is a section near the end where things got a little too drawn out, but that is a minor issue. And hang on to your panties... there is no sex in this book! I know, right? There are some scenes where you thought it might happen, but no. I liked this aspect of the story. There is a lot of sexual tension, but the characters aren't focused on it because they are fighting for their lives! This is why I call it a sweet romance. Drake and Talia are going to have sex and it is going to be HOT, but not in this book. I am hoping in book #2 we get some action.This was a nice mix of PNR and urban fantasy. A good gate-way book for those who might want to see what it is like on the other side of the genre fence. Talia is the tough as nails ad executive whose nickname is "The tiger". She gave up having a life to be at the top, at least that is what she tells herself. The book starts out with what should be the best day of her professional life. Instead she ends up passed out in the gutter. There she meets one of the sweetest and charming vampire heroes. I loved both characters and their little Scooby-doo gang of friends. The author manages to be campy and not cliche which is fun. The book arc finds closure, but the series arc is a small cliff hanger.If you are looking for a fun and fast summer read grab a copy. I mean who wouldn't want to visit a Dracula theme park?!Quote-a-licious-ness"You're giving me Romania?" Her voice rose on each word, and she came to her feet. She planted both hands on the table and leaned toward him."Romania?"He took a step back and frowned. "What's the matter?""You told me I was getting Fizzola. I can't do Fizzola and this creepy little country, too.""Don't you want to stay and play with our vampire?""Until you strip away all the meaningless crap from your life, you'll go on being lonely, friendless and without love." He came to the sofa and ran a finger over her bracelet. "Nice bracelet, by the way. dZi beads if I'm not mistaken. To ward off evil, right? Want to know why they don't work against me? It's because I'm not evil, Tal. I'm not evil." [swoon! That was me, not the character... well she probably did too]4 "I'm staying to play with the vampire!" Sheep[...]