Finished Edge of Desire Book 3

Edge of Desire was book 3 in the Primal Instincts series. This was Riley's story and finished out the last of the Buchanan siblings. Saige and Quinn were Book 2 which I didn't write a review on but really liked. Book 2 was probably my favorite of this series so far because it had Quinn in it who I spotted from the get go. In this book Riley's love interest was Hope, his old high school sweetheart who he dumped because he had a vision of himself turning into an evil beast, and wanted to protect Hope by giving her a reason to hate him to create distance between them. He has been living with this secret, and SPOILER ALERT was planning on killing himself after his Merrick emerged and he fought the Caus. Well of course, that never happened, reality and perspective always change things and Ian finally came through for his bro a helped him not transform into an evil being but save himself so he could go save Riley when the Caus had her. In this story, we also had the first female Caus, who have green eyes as opposed to the males who have blue. I liked this story but I guess since we had read them all fast and in a row, its creativity was wearing thin. The storyline was different and somewhat interesting, ex. Riley's power, his past with Hope, their geographic location but it was a lot of the same with the lovers, him denying himself to protect her, the girl, horny as hell, trying to get him to get over it and accept that he loved her, etc got a little old in this book. I was like, shut up and quit wining already and get on with it...then I had to read about the "folds" again and was ready for the book to be over. Not a bad book, still a quick read but a lot of the same amongst the books and coming down after Fever, its creativity and majestic appeal didn't quite cut it..Riley and Ian combined couldn't match up to Barrons!!!

Fang Rating VVV
- Mon

Edge of Desire 3

The Edge of Desire is the 2rd book in the Primal Instinct series.  It continues with the story of the Buchanan family and there ancient Merrick coming to a full awakenings. In this book Riley the last of the 3 siblings Merrick is awakening.  So far we've learned that they must fulfill the need for  both blood and intense desire in order to become fully awaken.  Riley broke up with Hope over 13 years ago but has never forgotten her.  Hope has always remembered Riley and still feels the heartache he caused her.  Now that his Merrick is awakening it's Hope he wants.  I thought the book was interesting and easy to read.  I looked forward to joining Riley and Hope on there quest for happiness and there battle with the Casus.  We also learn that the Casus can be females as well,  instead of ice blue eyes there eyes are green.  Big Bro Ian shows up after he had one of his dreams to fight along Riley he brings Shrader along.  Riley discovers his special powers which is the ability to move objects with his mind.  Paige can read objects while Ian dreams of what will be.  Pretty cool family I thought!  And of course we have the Wacthmen which are all extremely hot shifters.  The book is filled with super hot guys, super powers and Fangs what else could we want.  I would recommend this book it's light reading and fun.
Fang Rating V V V V
Carol-

Finished the Edge Book 2

 I really enjoyed Saige and Quinn’s story.  In the Edge of Danger we meet the 2^ND Buchanan that her Merrick begins awakening.  Saige is an Archaeologist that is stationed in Brazil.   She is the one that found the first Maker and has dedicated her life to learning about the Merrick's.  She unlike Ian believes in the stories her mom once told.  Quinn is sent to Brazil and get her back to the Ravenswing compound before her Merrick awakens.  When Quinn locates her he can sense that her Merrick has begun to awaken and they are almost out of time.   We all learned  from the Ian's story that when the Merrick awakens you must drink blood accompanied with pleasure.  He also comes to find out there is not one but two Casus after her, add an extreme amount of sexual tension to the mix and you have a high voltage situation.  Their story is filled with unforeseen complications but in the end it was all worthwhile.  I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading the next book.

Fang Rating V V V V

Carol-

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How to Kill a Vampire Series....

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL'S INTERESTING ARTICLE ABOUT THE DEATH OF THE SERIES THAT STARTED IT ALL FOR US!

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This was a great article to read while gearing up for the end of our beloved Sookie and Bon Temps Family. It provides insight in Charlaine Harris's life and head, mentioning that some fans call her "the Maker", haha and what it next to come. Based on this article, it seems to allude that Sookie does not end up with Big E...a bridge we will cross we get there. The article also gives an interesting glimpse of the dueling perspectives of the author, fans and money hungry media outlets that a successful book series can create. Good for Mrs. Harris for let her imagination and heart rule out on top...as long as you do the same for Sookie and Eric!

- Mon

Finished Edge of Hunger, Book 1 in Priminal Insticts Series!

Well this is our first novel read by Ryhannon Byrd and I am happily not disappointed. Still morning the loss of Barrons in my life (Fever Series), it had to take a good read to get me out of it. This was a good book, however I was still able to put it down.... Edge of Hunger does not waste any time getting to the action, almost a little too quick at first since I wanted a little development in the characters' relationships before they went at it but that in time that did come and that, for me, is when the book really took off! Don't get me wrong, Byrd can write a great sex scene along with the rest of them, J.R Ward included but the story line or the way she writes just didn't grip me as much. Edge of Hunger opens up the Primal Instincts series introducing, Ian Buchanan, the first in an ancient line of Merrick that are being "awakened" to fight off their enemy the Caus. I guess I would describe the Casus as a man eating demon animal? The Merrick were born to kill the Caus, which have now found a way back from their prison and are trying to take over. You are also introduced to the Watchmen in this book. The Watchmen are a group of shape shifters who watch over all supernatural beings. They have a secret Council in which they serve. This book was a nice setup for the rest of the series, lots of characters to write about whether it be the hot Watchmen or Ian's brother and sister who will in time also "awaken" to the Merrick if the Causus continue their pursuit. Overall, the Primal Instincts series brings something new to the paranormal romances we read which are so often either Vampires, Werewolves, Fallen Angels or Faeries. Bryd has brought us a new "primal animal"....I'm just glad it has fangs!


Fang Rating VVVv

- Mon

Finished Shadowfever, Book 5!

What a beautiful ending to this magical Irish story! Spoiler alerts to follow! This book started off with Jerechio dead killed by Mac herself when she was slaying his beast. At that point Mac fully accepted her love for Jerechio. To her surprise, he came back to life and with it many more secrets about him were revealed to her. In this book, they both finally professed and consummated their love for one another! What a fabulous ending to this love story and there were twists and turns along the way that had you guessing until the very end who the Unseelie, Seelie King really was. The Unseelie/Seelie King was DEG and V'lane was Cruce and Mac was a "copy" of the book! Everything feel into place at the end. The book absorbed by V'lane who was frozen in time guarded by the sid-seers, Mac froze her "lake" which was really the book, due to Jerechio's insisting. The only thing that was left to be undone was Jereicho's poor son dying for eternity in his mansion basement...but of course, Mac solved that too with the help of a Hunter which also gained her the "right to live" amongst Jerechio's crew. In this book, Jerechio ended up being such a sweetheart underneath the Constant Jackass facade. Barrons and Ms.Lane, a perfect match, a couple I will always remember as one of my favs. "Fire to my ice. Ice to my fever". Love you Mac and Jerechio and loved this series!

 

 

- Mon

 

Fang Rating: VVVVV