Reviewers’ Top Picks: February 2009
Stephanie’s
February 09 Top Read
MURDER GAME
(Ghostwalkers: Book 7)
by Christine Feehan
Jove
December 30, 2008
ISBN #0515145807
EAN #9780515145809
416 pages
Paperback
Synopsis: If you want to survive, don’t play by the rules…
Return to the world of the GhostWalkers with “the queen of paranormal romance” (USA Today) as she raises the stakes in the ultimate game of love and death…
Games should be fun, but for two expert teams across the country, they’re murder – because the winning team is the one that gets the most kills. The participants in this violent challenge rumored to be GhostWalkers. And Kadan Montague isn’t happy about it.
Kadan is a GhostWalker and he’s determined to clear the GhostWalker name of the rumors. To do it, he’s going to need the help of psychic Tansy Meadows. But as soon as he sees her, he knows his mission will be more complicated than he imagined – and he “murder game” may not be at all what it seems.
Stephanie says: “Does Christine Feehan ever disappoint? This latest installment of the Ghost Walkers ranks up there as my favorite Ghost Walker book to date! As a lover of series books, I’ve mentioned in the past, okay I’ve harped about it in the past, that some books simply should not be read out of order. This book is one of those books. You can attempt to read it as a standalone, and likely will enjoy it, but seriously, read the series. It will have so much more impact on you, plus you will understand the plight of the men and women of the elite Ghost Walker teams. You will be hooked, so why ruin the rest of the series? Just cut to the chase and read them all!”
Read Stephanie’s Review: http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=30585
Stephanie also recommends:
September 2, 2008: MERCURY’S WAR by Lora Leigh
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Nancy’s
February 09 Top Read
THE GHOST SHRINK, THE ACCIDENTAL GIGOLO & THE POLTERGEIST ACCOUNTANT
(Tickle My Fantasy)
by Vivi Andrews
Samhain Publishing
February 17, 2009
ISBN #1605043915
EAN #9781605043913
e-Book
Synopsis: It’s not smart to piss off a poltergeist…
A Tickle My Fantasy story.
It’s bad enough to be sexually frustrated. But as a medium, it means until Lucy Cartwright gets some, she’s doomed. Oh no, not to death. Worse. To nightly visitations by recently deceased, wanna-be Cassanovas without the bodies to back it up. Then a living, breathing fantasy arrives on her doorstep, and Lucy thinks her dry spell is at an end.
Much as he would like to be Lucy’s personal gigolo, PI Jake Cox has a job to do. He’s been sent to prevent her from getting laid until a particular horny phantom—and key witness in his mob investigation—pays her a visit. The real challenge? Keeping his own hands off Lucy long enough to get the job done.
Or the lonely, geeky ghost of a murdered mob accountant could rip a hole in the fabric of the universe…
Nancy says: “A good book that had me laughing all the way…love, lust, murder, mayhem….what more could you ask for? Seriously, the characters were great, a new plot twist that I enjoyed and I highly recommend this one.”
Read Nancy‘s Review: http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=30596
Nancy also recommends:
February 10, 2009: MUDFLAT TOY BOY by Phoebe Matthews
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Karen’s
February 09 Top Read
DESTINY OF THE WOLF
by Terry Spear
Sourcebooks
March 1, 2009
ISBN #1402216688
EAN #9781402216688
Paperback
Synopsis:
His heart holds a secret only he can unlock…
All she wants is the truth…
Lelandi Wildhaven is determined to discover the truth about her beloved sister’s mysterious death.But everyone thinks she’s out to make a bid for her sister’s widowed mate…
He’s a pack leader tormented by memories…
Darien Silver blames himself for his mate’s death. When her twin arrives in his town, he finds himself bewitched, and when someone attempts to silence her, he realizes that protecting the beautiful stranger might be the only way to protect his pack…and himself…
Karen says: “I love Ms. Spear’s lupus garou society. She creates a world that makes you believe werewolves live among us. The chemistry between Darien and Lelandi sizzles the pages. They are both equally matched in determination, proving their alpha standing to the pack. The mystery is brilliantly woven into the tale, adding to the suspense as you wonder who the villain is. This a definite keeper on my shelf!”
Read Karen’s Review: http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=30492
Karen also recommends:
October 28, 2008: TALL, DARK AND TEXAN by Jodi Thomas (non-paranormal)
December 10, 2008: WITHIN THESE STONE WALLS by Desiree Lee
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Amber’s
February 09 Top Read
PRIDE
(The Shifter Series: Book 3)
by Rachel Vincent
MIRA Books
February 1, 2009
ISBN #0778326497
EAN #9780778326496
400 pages
Paperback
Synopsis:
HERE’S HOPING CATS DO HAVE NINE LIVES
I’m on trial for my life. Falsely accused of infecting my human ex-boyfriend–and killing him to cover up the crime. Infecting a human is one of three capital offenses recognized by the Pride–along with murder and disclosure of our existence to a human.
I’m two for three. A goner.
Now we’ve discovered a rogue stray terrorizing the mountainside, hunting a wild teenage tabbycat. It’s up to us to find and stop him before a human discovers us. With my lover Marc’s help, I think I can protect the vulnerable girl from both the ambitious rogue and the scheming of the territorial council.
If I survive my own trial…
Amber says: “The whole series so far has been dark, clever and addictive and Pride just adds to those attributes. This is a must read series for any were or cat lover. This is one of my favorites and I can’t wait till the release of book four, Prey, in July. Rachel Vincent is an amazing writer!”
Read a Review: http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/book.php?id=14689
Amber also recommends:
January 27, 2009: KITTY AND THE DEAD MAN’S HAND by Carrie Vaughn
February 24, 2009: KITTY RAISES HELL by Carrie Vaughn
February 3, 2009: UNDONE by Rachel Caine
January 27, 2009: MEN OF THE OTHERWORLD by Kelley Armstrong
March 10, 2009: REVAMPED by J. F. Lewis
February 24, 2009: ROAD TRIP OF THE LIVING DEAD by Mark Henry
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Clover’s
February 09 Top Read
CRASH INTO DARKNESS
by Suzanne Perazzini
Wild Child Publishing
November 5, 2008
ISBN #193501336X
EAN #9781935013365
e-Book
Synopsis:
Amber has no reason to leave the daily turmoil of life aboard a prison ship, created to house those with the violent Cleaven gene. Though now rehabilitated, she has chosen to stay and counsel the inmates who struggle to come to terms with their imprisonment. Possessing extraordinary gifts - an ability to assess situations with perfect clarity and to feel the emotions of others - her skills are in great demand in the volatile environment of the ship.
Jaden, also rehabilitated and with the special gift of mind reading, ploughs the seas on board the boat that delivers supplies and prisoners to and from the ship.
Amber and Jaden are thrown together when the prisoners rebel and an explosion breaches the hull of the ship during a storm. Together they battle the elements, a new, cold-eyed prisoner who has Amber in his sights and their traumatic pasts which sent them to the ship in the first place.
Clover says: “Strong and gripping, this has all the action of a Bruce Willis Die-hard movie where the hero and heroine sneak around the ship in a life or death game of hide and seek, while they try to sabotage the bad guy’s plan without getting themselves killed. Throw in a little paranormal elements with Cleaven Gene abilities running rampant and pass me the popcorn (buttered please) because CRASH INTO DARKNESS has enough thrills and OOOhs to read like I’m watching it on the big screen.”
Read Clover’s Review: http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=30616
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March 10th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Woohoo, thanks so much, Karen! You made my day!!
March 13th, 2009 at 1:16 am
Thanks so much, Clover, for choosing my book. Much appreciated.