Bound by Night (Moonbound Clan Vampire #1) by Larissa Ione

Larissa Ione's bestselling Demonica series has captivated fans with its sensual blend of dark passion and demonic fury. Now she takes you to another intoxicating world—where a dangerous clan of wild vampires rules the night...

A WOMAN OUT FOR BLOOD

Nicole Martin was only eight years old when the vampire slaves rose up in rebellion and killed her family. Now she devotes her life to finding a vaccine against vampirism, hoping to wipe out her memories—along with every bloodsucker on the planet. But there’s one thing she cannot destroy: her searing, undeniable attraction for the one man she should hate and fear the most . . .

A VAMPIRE OUT FOR REVENGE

A member of the renegade vampire MoonBound Clan, Riker is haunted by demons of his own. When he recognizes Nicole and remembers how her family enslaved his loved ones, his heart burns for vengeance. But when he kidnaps Nicole and holds her in a secret lair, his mortal enemy becomes his soul obsession, his greatest temptation, and, perhaps, his only salvation—a hot-blooded lover who could heal him with her touch . . . or bury him forever.

4 Stars

I received a copy of Bound by Night courtesy of NetGalley in exchange for a review.

I wasn't sure that Bound By Night was going to be any different than any other vampire book I'd read before, so I wasn't too much in a hurry to delve into it. My friend recommended Larissa Ione tho, so I decided to give her a read. Very good introduction to this author! I actually started telling my husband the story as I was reading it, how I liked the fact of the vampires being a part of society, although they were enslaved in America, and that they had derived from the days of Native Americans and still followed the ways of the spirits. I really look forward to reading Chained by Night, and also adding more of Larissa Ione's books to my TBR! 

~ Mandy

Revenge (Revenge #1) by J.J. Knight

Jess moves to LA for her dream job as a music intern. On her first day, she bumps into Dylan busking on a street corner.

Dylan Wolf has a gritty voice. His eyes are soulful. His incredible body is to die for, tattoos and all.

When Dylan looks at Jess, she feels emotions she's never had before. He can be sweet, but his dark moods scare her. When he sings, the whole world falls away.

Jess and Dylan's meeting hasn't gone unnoticed. At her job, Jess is summoned to the mysterious ninth floor. Her new assignment is to get close to Dylan. By seducing him.

Jess is shocked. She's an innocent girl.

Selling her body would be immoral. It would be wrong.

But strange things are happening at the company. No matter which decision she makes, she might be in danger.

One thing is for sure: If she takes this assignment, Jess will never be the same.

4 Stars

I received a copy of Revenge courtesy of the author and publisher in exchange for a review. 

Jess moves to LA to pursue her dream of working in the music industry, and within her first couple days, is mugged and ends up with a black eye. Good thing she was watching a sexy musician busking on the street, because not only did she get her wallet back, she got a bonus. Dylan makes her feel something, and she's lucky enough to be hired as Eye Candy to pursue him and earn his trust.

I would love to happen upon a hot street performer, but that's never been my luck. Lucky Jess! Not in her new town for a hot minute before she's got one singing to her about her shoes! I enjoyed the way Jess presented herself, and how she interacts with her new roommate. Although, it took me a minute to appreciate her always calling Amanda a skank, since that's also my name. Call 'em as you see 'em I guess. I really am curious about the shady seeming dealings with Jess becoming Eye Candy, and I can't wait to find out more in the next installment! Dylan is a mystery to me and I want to get inside his head!

~Mandy

Devil's Frost (The Spellspinners of Melas County #3)

Every young witch looks forward to her first Solstice Stones. The pride of representing her coven against the warlocks. The rush from her first taste of dark magic.

But a few short minutes into the Stones, and Lily’s lifelong dream turns into a nightmare of pain and regret. Betrayed not once, but twice, her restraint snaps—with dire consequences. 

Lily is wracked with guilt and on the run from the powerful Congression, when her broken confidence is further shattered by an ugly secret from the past. As her options dwindle, Lily is forced into a distasteful alliance.

Will she be able to find her way back to the light? Or will darkness consume her before dawn's new day?

3 Stars

I received a copy of Devils Frost courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher in exchange of a review.

Devil's Frost is the '3rd in the Spellspinners of Melas County, and starts off where the Gleaning leaves us. I don't envy Lily, and all the heavy crap she has to deal with! She finds out some disturbing info regarding her gift and family secrets, and is now on the run from the Congressional. Not only that, but she still needs answers to some seriously unexplained questions, one of them being the mystery Islands of the Seven Sisters. 

I really enjoyed this series so far, although I was thinking the Witches of Melas County was a trilogy. Heidi R. Kling has definitely captured and held my attention, I will certainly continue with the story that is next, but I just wish she would've combined at least two of the books. The Coliloquy usage is one of the funnest things I've experienced while reading a book, and I have to be honest, I went back to all the choices and read it each way. Kind of glad I did, because certain things were mentioned that I would've missed! I am eagerly awaiting the next installment.

~Mandy