Jeaniene Frost knocks another one out of the park, with her second Night Huntress World book. This one features the ancient Egyptian vampire MencheresJeaniene Frost knocks another one out of the park, with her second Night Huntress World book. This one features the ancient Egyptian vampire Mencheres. He is essentially the uber-vampire, with powers beyond measure. But ever since he had to help kill his wife Petra, he has lost his ability to see into the future. And he fears that it's a portent of his death. Not only that, he feels like he has nothing really left to live for --and he's ready to commit suicide-by-ghoul, when a human named Kira intervenes. She witnesses the ghouls attacking Mencheres and steps in to stop them and nearly dies in the process. Once the danger has passed, Mencheres tries to wipe her memories of the supernatural from her mind, but he can't. So he brings her home, while he tries to figure out a way to erase her knowledge.
Of course, our couple is attracted to each other off the bat. But keeping their hands off each other is the least of their problems. An old enemy of Mencheres is after him, trying to usurp his powers. And he sees Kira as a golden opportunity to break Mencheres' spirit and force him to transfer his ancient gifts.
I loved this book. I didn't think I'd care for Mencheres, but I did. Frost can write sexual tension like nobody's business. And when our couple finally got around to doing the deed... W.O.W. In addition to the great romance and action, we also get the treat of time spent with Vlad, Cat & Bones. I can't wait for the next book; this series never lets me down. 5 stars.
Jeaniene Frost has created such memorable characters beyond Cat & Bones in her Night Huntress books that I felt like I already knew Charles and DeniseJeaniene Frost has created such memorable characters beyond Cat & Bones in her Night Huntress books that I felt like I already knew Charles and Denise before their spinoff story even began. Charles is a vampire, who also goes by the name Spade. He is best friend to Bones, while Denise is Cat's human best friend. She lost her husband Randy in that zombie attack at the end of At Grave's End. It's been a year, but she still suffers from PTSD and wants nothing to do with the supernatural world. But the demon targeting members of her family missed that memo. Raum (the demon) is searching for one of Denise's ancestors who welched on a deal with him decades ago. Vampires are hiding him. And if Denise doesn't produce him, she and the rest of her family are toast.
When she can't reach Cat & Bones, she calls Charles. He agrees to help her on her mission. And from the get-go he is fighting a serious attraction toward her. It goes against everything he stands for to have feelings for a human, since his last love was a human who died horribly. Now, he only dates other vampires. Adding a little more urgency to the search, Raum has infected Denise with part of his demon essence, which taints her blood and is changing her physiology.
I loved this book. The relationship build between Charles & Denise was great; the sexual tension and eventual payoff, off the charts. We got to see some old favorites like Mencheres & Ian -- and even got a little face time with Cat & Bones. At first, I was annoyed that Jeanienne Frost was going the way of the spinoff, when I love Cat & Bones so much, but if they're all this good, I'm happy to stand corrected. 5 stars. ...more
It occurred to me as I finished the last Cat & Bones book, with a love like theirs, how can Jeaniene Frost create any measurable tension between our bIt occurred to me as I finished the last Cat & Bones book, with a love like theirs, how can Jeaniene Frost create any measurable tension between our beloved main characters? I mean, we've already had our "Bones is dead" grief --and we've established Cat would never stray. So what could possibly come between them? The answer: Cat's first husband.
It seems that a vamp named Gregor has a little bit of Mencheres' ability to see in the future. He caught a glimpse of the power Cat will wield and decided to take her for himself, before she ever met Bones. She was only 16 and she has no memory of their time together, because Mencheres erased it from her mind. The only reason she knows Gregor even exists now, is because he has been using his powers at the "Dreamsnatcher" to come to her in dreams. Now, Gregor is demanding Cat to return to him.
This story is full of twists and turns that take us from New Orleans (to visit Marie Laveau) to Bavaria to wherever the heck Vlad lives. We get more angst in the relationship between Cat and Bones than we have had in any other book. And for the first time, i questioned whether they really could be driven apart. We see a major change in Cat; one with serious, unexpected fallout. And we lose a beloved character.
It was another great installment in the Night Huntress series. And I'm again left wondering, what the heck will happen next? 5 stars.
P.S. I love Vlad and his relationship with Cat. I can't wait for his spinoff story! ...more
With her first two Night Huntress books, Jeaniene Frost showed she could make me laugh and she could write one heck of a sex scene. Now she proves sheWith her first two Night Huntress books, Jeaniene Frost showed she could make me laugh and she could write one heck of a sex scene. Now she proves she can make me cry too. I loved this third installment of the Cat & Bones books every bit as much as the ones that came before it, only this one added a deeper emotional resonance.
As our story begins, half vampire Cat and her full-vampire husband Bones are working together to lead a government team, targeting dangerous supernaturals. Work is good; their relationship is strong. But happiness quickly goes in the toilet when Cat's evil vampire father Max comes back into the picture, bent on killing his daughter. Of course, he doesn't succeed, but he does major damage, and heralds the latest master-plot to kill Cat. The main storyline surrounds this latest big bad, a Master named Petra. But there is a lot going on in the background too: Tate infatuation with Cat and the lengths he'll go to in order to win her love; Bones' relationships with other vamps and their political wrangling; Mencheres tortured history; and the growing "family" that Cat has created for herself in her new life.
There are two points in the book where Cat faces immeasurable tragedy. One works itself out happily. One does not. Both brought me to tears.
I love Cat & Bones. It's amazing that one relationship can sustain an entire series of romance books, but I can't imagine growing bored with them. This series is fast paced, fun, sexy and easy to read. Two big thumbs up. 5 stars.
Move over Mommy Dearest, Justina Crawford may have just stolen your title as the worst mom in the history of the world. Because of her, and her undyinMove over Mommy Dearest, Justina Crawford may have just stolen your title as the worst mom in the history of the world. Because of her, and her undying hatred for vampires, her daughter Cat has spent the past four years without the love her life. At the end of Halfway to the Grave, a military organization came to Cat and asked her to join their special unit, designed to fight vampires. That, or they would kill her vampire-lover, Bones. Cat would have just run off with Bones, but she knew Justina would never accept him and she would become a target for all of Cat's enemies. So Cat accepted the job and disappeared, leaving Bones with only a goodbye note.
In the past four years, Cat has used her skills as a half-vampire to train a team. And they're as close as family. But now, a new threat is on the scene. He wants Cat dead.. and only Bones can keep her safe. Of course, when they come together again, all the old magic is there, but with years of longing fueling their desires. They make an explosive couple. The sex is even more amazing this time around... My Goodness, Jeaniene Frost, you could make a reader blush.
What's different about the first book in the series, is that now we are fleshing out some great secondary characters which become pivotal to the series: humans like Denise, Tate, Juan, & Don; our ghoul Rodney is back; and we've got vamps like Charles, Annette, & Ian. And let's not forget Cat's parents. Yes, parents with an "s." You already know what I think of Justina; but dad Max is even worse. It's really a wonder that Cat turned out as well as she did.
This was a great book. Most Paranormal Romances have a new couple with each edition, but Cat & Bones are strong enough to keep me glued to the page for as many books as Frost can churn out. This is a fabulous, fun, easy read --and a series I would recommend without reservation. 5 stars. ...more
This is absolutely one of my favorite series of all time. It's a fast paced mix of action, urban fantasy, & paranormal romance. A fun, smart, sexy stoThis is absolutely one of my favorite series of all time. It's a fast paced mix of action, urban fantasy, & paranormal romance. A fun, smart, sexy story with two fantastic main characters.
Cat is a woman on a mission to rid the world of vampires and she is trying to do it herself, one bloodsucker at a time. She visits bars, entices them out, and when they go for her neck, they get a pointy surprise to the heart. Cat isn't what you might expect for a vampire hunter, because she is a half-vampire herself. Her mother has told her since she was a teen that she was the product of rape at the hands of a vamp... and her mom has encouraged her to use her own vampire-like abilities against the undead. And she was making quite a go of it, until she met Bones. He is a vampire like no other Cat has met before. He is strong; he's fast; and sexy. And he's taking on Cat as a protegé. He kills vampires too, but only certain ones for certain reasons. And Cat makes great bait.
This book works on so many levels. Yes, Cat is young, but she is no trembling virgin. She is tough and brave (even if she uses both attributes to hide her inner hurts.) Bones is hot! And despite how quickly his feelings develop, I believe them 100%. The sex is perfect. Descriptive but not creepy. And as great as the romance is --and it is pretty great-- it doesn't overshadow the story arc, which is action-packed.
This isn't a story that's going to make you think. It's not complicated or terribly complex. But that's not what it's designed to be. It's a great, sexy escape from reality --that will have you coming back for more. 5 stars. ...more
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