Review: Different
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 13, 2014
Well this is something different! A series of books about Demons descended from Satyrs and bound to music . It's such an unusual idea that I just couldn't resist reading this even though it's the second in the series and a new author to me. Is it a paranormal romance? Well yes essentially it's a story shout two individuals finding each other and it's set in what feels a contemporary world so maybe not urban fantasy but it just felt slightly to this reader as perhaps well lacking in the romance aspect but then again I am pretty much a die hard romantic !Nona Harris used to be in the police force and she was good at her job but seeing the corruption and injustice that happened she lost her faith  and now works as a private investigator. Her latest job is a wild one as she's been sent by her client to track down rock legend Kent Gaol, the bass guitarist  and all  round bad guy! Nona knows a bad guy when she sees one and her instincts are screaming at her about Kent. He's corrupted her clients daughter and Nona is determined to catch him out and save anyone else from suffering but she's about to realise that not everything is as straightforward as it seems.Kent has been around a long time and sometimes it sure feels as though he's been around since the dawn of time. He's coming to a point in his life that feels as if his future is all behind him. Kent is a demon who needs to feel the power of an audience to feed and without that energy he will die but ancient prophecies speak of one true connection who could be his Muse and feed him solely. Kent has never really thought it possible but now there's Nona investigating him and just something about her calls out to him. Is it possible that Nona is his Muse and meant for him? Fate wouldn't be that fickle , would it? One thing is certain the chemistry between them is off the charts but being close to Kent  puts Nona in more danger than she's ever faced before.This is almost a book of two halves. The first half setting the scene and allowing the reader to share in the never ending pain and emptiness that haunts Kent and the second half turning into an erotic novel. Unfortunately in spite of the long drawn out sexual encounters it just didn't feel sexy and at no point did I feel the need to go grab my man! These two central characters are clearly entwined intimately around each other and yet it felt almost mechanical. I guess I need a little bit more romance and I missed the dance that some authors offer.So I didn't really like the sexual encounters and if honest thought that Kent rambled a bit but then again he is a musical demon or maybe I should say musical genius ? They were not particularly likeable characters which was a shame as I really wanted to feel a connection but it is an interesting storyline and the plot moves along quite well as Nona discovers more about the reality that colours Kents world .  If you want a paranormal story that centres on a rock star then this is for you. If you enjoy sexual encounters that dominate a story then this might well entertain you. If you are looking for a totally different series then this most certainly fits that bill.Id rate this a four