Review: Loved this one twice!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 29, 2014
I reviewed this story when it was titled Blood Lust Rising. Since then it has received a new title and cover art, the author has a new pen name, Madeline Pryce, and she’s added a whole bunch more to this story.I mentioned in my review how the sex was so steamy it fogged up my Kindle! Well it did it again and yes, my Kindle survived round two! LOLThe characters are a bit older which makes it more appropriate as the sex is even steamier, more erotic. Don’t let that fool you though. There’s one hell of a lot of action and danger, much more to this than just romance.The ending is different too but I can’t talk about it as it’ll spoil things and I don’t think you’d appreciate that much.Here are my previous review comments:This is one of the best first chapters I have read. I am not one to blush easily, but my whole face was rosy before I finished it.You don’t have to kneel down and peek through the keyhole because the author leaves the bedroom door (or any door) wide open. The intimate, arousing sexual scenes fogged up my Kindle screen, they were that HOT!About the storyThey don’t get along at all. Micah and Ella are partners, working for the Shadow Agency. Their job, hunt vampires and demons.A late night chase after a succubus through the cemetery does not go as planned. The Demon hits them with a spell that changes everything.They awaken in a hotel 4 days later with no memory of how they got there. Both are exhausted and dehydrated, weak from a marathon of sex. Separating them is out of the question. The demon’s spell has awakened a yearning that can’t be ignored, an intense sexual need that was already there, just beneath the surface.As their sexual desire deepens into something more, they join together, battling vamps, weres and numerous types of demons, while delving into Micah’s mysterious origins and fending off the unwanted and lethal attention of Julian, Ella’s sire.What I feltI feel a strong physical and emotional connection to Micah and Ella. I want them to be safe and I want a happy ending for them.CharactersElla starts out as a self-contained, don’t need anybody, kick-butt slayer. The author is able to show me Ella’s transformation, making me see all sides of her character, including her flaws. Ella is still tough as nails, but her fierce loyalty to family and friends, and her deepening love for Micah make her very real to me.And Micah. I was already attracted to his oozing sexuality and sarcastic personality. As I read more, I was able to see his tender side, his love for family and his passion for and commitment to Ella.Scenes to share – I want you to feel what I felt.The green glow emanating from Micah’s eyes lit the night. Micah threw himself at Julian. The two men collided and rolled in the mud, a tangle of blood-smeared fists. They were both wearing black and, the more they coated themselves in mud, the harder it was to tell them apart.Micah pulled his fist back, drove it into Julian’s face again and again. Crack. Crack. Crack. Julian threw Micah to the side, straddled his body. Blow after blow, they rolled and cursed, jockeyed for position. They pounded the holy living hell out of each other.A body melting scene – Micah to Ella“If you go upstairs with me. I’m not going to be able to stop from touching you, from stripping you naked. You’re tired and hurt and I can’t promise to be gentle. The Darkness.” He drew in a breath and corrected himself. “The demon wants you tied to my bed, wants you screaming and so drunk with pleasure you won’t be able to walk away from us. You are ours. The man and the demon. We need to claim you.”ThoughtsIt had to have been really challenging for the author to put her characters into very dangerous and compromising situations and make the conclusions believable and satisfying. She has shown that she can and has what it takes.Blood Lust Rising took me by surprise. My connection to the characters was deep. The story was flush with sexual tension, grueling fighting scenes and compelling dialogue. I found myself immediately engaged and immersed in the book without even trying.Quotes I loved. You will understand it’s significance once you read the book.Slaughter. Defend. Obliterate.Murder. Guard. DestroySomething Funny:I had Vampire ED, on top of everything else!Something tender:Micah pulled back, gave Hannah a smile that melted solid objects.Warning:If your kindle starts smoking while you are reading this book, don’t be alarmed. Mine still works fine!There you have it. I swear my Kindle was overheating. Either that, or I was!When you think a book can’t get any better, think again. Dark Cravings did!5 STARS Again!I received this book for my honest and unbiased review.