Review: Fast Paced Novella
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 23, 2013
Francesca "Frankie" Stewart works for the Governor of California.  She is committed to the "go green cause" and working hard on his reelection campaign. Jake Rios is the governor's head of security, and he is there because he has an agenda of his own. Jake wants vampires like himself to be able live freely among the human population, and come out of hiding.DePaul has created some fascinating characters.  Frankie is really distrustful of men, but something about Jake makes her burn. When she realizes the feeling is mutual, she tries to protect herself by keeping the relationship sex only. Jake has a different plan in mind because from the moment he laid eyes on her he knew she was his mate.I enjoyed this fast paced novella. It had suspense, love, passion, and lust. I liked the storyline, but most of all I liked what DePaul did with the characters. For example, both characters had to leave their comfort zone.  Frankie had to open herself up to a relationship, and Jake at times had to tamp down his very alpha nature. This was a short read that was in no way short on heat! Jake and Frankie have an amazing chemistry.  Initially I was disappointed in the ending because I thought it left too much unanswered. Then disappointment turned to excitement when I realized this was only the first book in the Beyond Human Novellas and we haven't heard the last from these characters. I am thrilled that their story will continue.This was one hot little paranormal read, and I can't wait to see more from Virna DePaul!**Reviewed by Teresa D. for VampireRomanceBooks.com**