Review: Surprised me, shocked me, LOVED it!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 2, 2014
To say I was pissed off at Noel and Fane at the end of Northern Bites, would be gravely understating my feelings.  I was beyond mad, miles past livid and neck deep in a "what the hell is happening" state of confusion.When I found out that Stakeout was going to give me more insight on Noel's...behavior, I was chomping (pun intended) to get my anxious little digits on this novella.  I expected there to be an explanation, of course there was.  I had even gone through several scenarios in my head on how things could have wound up where they did.I'll tell you though, my mind never went anywhere near where Stakeout took me.  Jefford surprised me, shocked me, hit me over the head with what was happening beyond the readers eyes.  For which, I am forever grateful.So, you know you get some answers.  Here is what else you get:A big heavy dose of Dante, in all his goofy, adorable charm.  A heaping helping of Fane, with a sexiness and tender side you may not have known existed.And Noel.  Who is much more fragile, tragic and broken than you'd expect.If you don't come away from Stakeout with different feelings for many of the Aurora Sky Vampire Hunter characters, then it isn't me (the Ginger) who is lacking a soul...it's you.  You may hate some more, love some more, feel a certain indifference towards others that wasn't there prior, but you will feel differently.I'd suggest not skipping this novella, it's a must read for the series!