Review: Interesting New Concept for Vampires!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 23, 2013
Teresa Federici is a new author for me. Eternity is her first book and I am happy to say, she should definitely continue this story. At first, I wondered if this was going to be the angst ridden Twilight-esque story of a smoldering attraction between vampire and human, which at the start showed no real spark. I was pleased that I did continue on, as the wonderful story blossoms taking a bit to warm up, like a simmering soup it becomes rich and hearty as it simmers.We meet Dr. Anna Greer, newly hired young geneticist, working for a very large and important pharmaceutical firm. Gareth Macgreor is the lone owner, CEO, and head honcho of the company. It is so surprising, causing the whole pod where Anna works to be amazed as they watch Gareth pays a visit to a new hire, when he appears at Anna's lab desk.The attraction they feel at this time unnerves Anna, as she feels all is not what it seems with Gareth. We learn Gareth has many secrets, one is what the lab is working on privately, trying to find a cure for XP. This research is for people who are allergic to UV light, which incidentally killed Anna's mother. It is important to Gareth, for his other secret is, he is a vampire.Anna is a very astute young woman. From the moment she saw Gareth, she wanted him, but sensed something in him she couldn't place. Gareth is tall, dark and luscious; every woman's dream with eyes...what do you call them limpid pools? When they are attacked, others join the cause and a group of mis-matched paranormals eventually become a family.Anna finds Tegan and Harley, two witches owning a book store called Written. Isn't that a great name? Anna finally admits to the girls that she has always been able to `see things' These two are fun, and warm and smart and give us a giggle or two when together. They are now going to tutor Anna in the craft. Damien and Noah round out our group a were wolf and a Sorcerer. We have the top of the paranormals in one room. They are all out to find and fight the bad guy Padraigan an elder vampire who wants to kill Gareth.We traverse this story through the POV of Anna our story teller. We feel her heart beat faster just looking at Gareth, we see how independent she is, we learn to truly love Anna and the story she tells.I was truly surprised how immersed I got into the story as I aid after the sorta slower start. The look for the XP gene and storyline was a different take to vampirism. The group that was assembled was a great addition as they were fleshed out beautifully by the author as she guided us through her story.I enjoyed this book and I am thankful the next in the series is to be released in December. It had everything I could want and a bit more with the twists and turns that surprised.Review by Gloria LakritzSr Reviewer and Review Chair for the Paranormal Romance Review Team