That's What I'm Talking About...: August 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Review: Sins of the Soul

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Sins of the Soul

Author: Eve Silver

Release Date: August 31, 2010

Publisher: Harlequin

Otherkin Series Book #2

ISBN: #978-0-373-77483-8

Genre: Paranormal Romance/Fantasy

I received an ebook (galley) from NetGalley for review.

From the Goodreads:

Alastor Krayl’s world shattered when he learned that his father was the Underworld god of chaos and evil. All that saved him from self-destruction were his newfound brothers and the bond they shared as soul reapers. So when one of his brothers is murdered, vengeance becomes Alastor’s obsession. And the enigmatic Naphré Kurata, a witness—or is she the killer?—has the answers he seeks.

A reluctant Underworld enforcer, Naphré trusts no one, especially not a seductive soul reaper who makes her burn with lust. Torn between duty and desire, she fights to keep her secrets safe from Alastor, even as she longs to surrender.

What I’m talking about:

This is the second book in Ms. Silver’s Otherkin Trilogy and it picks up immediately where Book #1, Sins of the Heart, finishes. This book centers on Alastor Krayl, the second son of Underworld Egyptian god, Sutekh. The story focuses on Alastor’s committed drive to discover who murdered his youngest brother, in hopes of reanimating his lost soul. This mystery started in Book #1 and does not finish here.

Alastor meets Naphre quite by accident, but is immediately drawn to her. He survives in the harsh Underworld by letting out no emotions, so when Naphre stirs up feelings within him, he’s not sure how to react. As he follows the clues to discover the truth about his brother, he learns that Naphre is more involved that he could imagine. This feeds his obsession for Naphre and he cannot figure out why he is so attracted to her. But as he grows closer to her, he keeps deep (and important) secrets from her - which in the end could destroy any chance of a relationship.

Most of the story is spent on Alastor and Naphre and their mutual desires. We learn very little about the overall “whodunit” storyline, which frustrated me at times. The story is filled with wonderful details and descriptions. I enjoyed following their love story, which is touching (although at times I wanted to strangle Alastor for keeping so many secrets!) The mythology and players are fascinating. But I felt that there was too much time spent on all of the descriptive details and not enough on the action. I want to know what’s going on!! Of course, that is what the third book is for, but I felt a bit disappointed that we didn’t learn more about the evil players and what their ultimate goals are.

I recommend reading the first book in the series prior to this one. Although they are two different books, they are of one tale. I look forward to reading the final chapter of this story with the upcoming release of Sins of the Flesh (Sept. 28, 2010). I have high expectations for a wild conclusion.

My Rating:

Liked it a lot - recommend

Review of Book #1: Sins of the Heart

Labels: 3.5 stars, Eve Silver, Otherkin series, paranormal romance, reviews |

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Monday, August 30, 2010

Preview: DUST

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Did you ever wonder what it might be like to exist as a zombie?

Nine years ago, Jessie had a family.
Now, she has a gang.
Nine years ago, Jessie was a vegetarian.
Now, she eats very fresh meat.
Nine years ago,
Jessie was in a car crash and died.
Nine years ago, Jessie was human.
Now, she’s not.

After she was buried, Jessie awoke and tore through the earth to arise, reborn, as a zombie. Jessie’s gang is the Fly-by-Nights. She loves the ancient, skeletal Florian and his memories of time gone by. She’s in love with Joe, a maggot-infested corpse. They fight, hunt, dance together as one—something humans can never understand. There are dark places humans have learned to avoid, lest they run into the zombie gangs.

For a review and giveaway of this new story, check back here September 7-10, 2010.

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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Sunday Snippets #23

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From The Sin Eater’s Prince by Keta Diablo

Beneath the candle’s sputtering flame, Andras saw the pulse beat in the hollow of his [Owen’s] throat. Owen’s had slip up his arm, stopping near the ridge of the wound he’d earned fighting Traherne.

The unsteady gasp of the sin eater’s breath fanned his lips, so close now he couldn’t have turned away if a tidal wave capsized the meager abode. A force more powerful than Duw’s thunder heaved between them, and then it was too late for Andras to stop.

Owen’s touch on his arm, the taste of his lips melding with his, sent a jolt of unbearable pleasure rushing through him. The sin eater’s fingers wound their way into the hair at the back of his neck and Owen drew him deeper into the kiss. Andras parted his lips with his tongue, evoking a breathless moan and a defenseless surrender of his body against Owen’s.

His manhood swelled and ached, the surge of blood rushing to the head almost unbearable. God help him. If Owen took it in his mind right now to seek out the hard shaft, Andras’s release would burst forth the instant he touched him.

The kiss deepened, Owen converging on him like a starved beast, his mouth devouring his, his tongue giving back what it took. There was nothing in the world except Owen: no brutal visions, no vampires. He tasted like summer rain and Andras couldn’t see to slake his thirst.

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Saturday, August 28, 2010

300 Follower Giveaway WINNER

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First of all, I want to thank every single one of you that follows my blog, entered the contest, re-tweeted my blog-pimping tweets and supported me in this journey. I wanted to do a little celebration when I hit 300 Followers and ended up gaining 31 new followers in the process. You all rock and make blogging so much fun!

As promised in my 200 Follower Giveaway Winners Post, I had a drawing for a $10 gift card when I reached 300 followers, and all of the followers that entered that contest got a bonus entry for this drawing.

NOW... for the winner...

Each person that entered by 200 Follower Giveaway received two entries and all new entries received one. I had a total of 120 entries and numbered each from 1 to 120. Using random.org, I generated one random number between 1 and 120. After, I matched the number to the names and I get...

Winner of the $10 Gift Card

jeanette8042

CONGRATS! you have until 12:00 NOON EDT on Tuesday August 31, 2010 to email me and let me know your book store preference (Amazon, Borders, Book Depository). If I do not hear from you by then, I will draw a new winner. Email me at twimom227 (at) gmail (dot) com.

Once again, thank you so much! I look forward to future discussions, posts and giveaways!

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Friday, August 27, 2010

Friday Blog Hop Aug. 27, 2010

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Happy Friday!! I'm participating in two blog hops this week. Please leave me a note to let me know if you came by from the Blog Hop. Also, if you are a new follower, please leave me a link to your blog so that I may stop by and follow you!

The first REALLY BIG NEWS: I have an updated blog design!! What do you think? I want to thank the most WONDERFUL JennJ of Sapphire Designs for taking my dream and making it a reality. She has turned my blog into a beautiful, professional book review site! She is also a fellow book blogger and she is my FEATURED FRIDAY blogger! Please visit JennJ at her blog:

I also wanted to let you all know that TODAY (Friday Aug. 27, 2010) is the FINAL DAY in my 300 Follower Gift Card Giveaway! It is open to all of my Google Friend Connect followers. Details and entry can be found HERE. I hope you stop by to enter. The winner will be announced soon!

Now for the HOP:

FIRST it's Crazy-For-Books :

Question of the week: Do you use a rating system for your reviews and if so, what is it and why?

Yes!! I use a rating system. I use the generic 5 star system, although the value of my number of stars may be a bit different... 5 is like an A+ and rarely given. 4.5 is an A, 4 is an A-, 3.5 is a B+ and 3 is a B... so an "average" book for me is a 2.5. I use the system b/c it gives readers a quick overall idea if I liked a book and how much I did like it. My rating system can be seen HERE.

I'm also participating in Parajunkee's Follow Friday blog hop:

Parajunkee's View is a great place to check out - you can stop in by clicking HERE!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Reading!

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Monday, August 23, 2010

Why I love Fantasy (aka Paranormal Romance)

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I have always gravitated towards all things fantasy and sci-fi. I started watching the original Star Trek with my dad at a very young age. We also loved Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers, and later Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Stargate SG-1. I watched movies like The Last Starfighter, Tron, and Enemy Mine. I saw the original Star Wars movie when I was 7. We saw it in the theater 3 times and that’s a lot for “back then.” My reading tastes have also followed suit. Books that I love include Dune, Jurassic Park, and all stories by Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett.

My mom and most of my friends never understood how I could enjoy something that “isn’t real.” But I argue that life is too hard and “real” at times not to enjoy some reverie.

What I love about fantasy:

Anything goes and it's believable.

Take a look at one of my all time favorite books, Dune. There are giant worms that live on a desert planet. Their waste is the drug of choice in the entire known universe. It’s an absurd idea when I say it like that, but in the book, it’s so real and exciting.

Social issues can be addressed in sometimes sneaky ways.

The science fiction film genre has long served as a useful vehicle for "safely" discussing controversial topical issues and often providing thoughtful social commentary on potential unforeseen future issues. Presentation of issues that are difficult or disturbing for an audience, can be made more acceptable when they are explored in a future setting or on a different, earth-like world. (taken from Wikipedia) Take a look at Pixar’s hit Wall-E... A seemingly simple futuristic cartoon for kids. But the adults all know what’s going on - it’s a commentary on obesity, laziness and pollution. There are even underlying themes of over-mechanization (and echo’s of Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey).

Escapism.

Come on! There are so many great places you can go and don't have to deal with real life. Science fiction and fantasy films can take us far away: Aliens, Star Trek(s), Avatar. They can thrill us at home either now or in the future: Independence Day, The Fifth Element, Mad Max. They can be very serious: Children of Men, V for Vendetta, I am Legend. And they can make us laugh: Running Man, Galaxy Quest, Men in Black.

So how does this translate into my love of Paranormal Romance (PNR) and Urban Fantasy (UF)?

I point to all three of my comments above. It works because vampires can exist and be sexy descendants of an alien race (Midnight Breed series by Lara Adrian). The idea of living with a true love for a very long time and always be happy is acceptable (The Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer for one example of many). I can believe in soul mates (like the True Mate series by Teresa D’Amario or Breeds series by Lora Leigh). Shifters can be environmentally conscious and save the earth from humans and others (Psy/Changeling series by Nalini Singh). I love when “mates” can sense something is wrong with one another. I love how characters can smell emotions and lies. And in PNR, characters, even virgins, can have mind-blowing sex and out of this world orgasms (sometimes just from a single touch). Anything can go and it doesn’t matter - it’s fantasy.

But most of all... I can escape.

Why do you read PNR or UF? If you don’t, do you enjoy science fiction or fantasy films?

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Sunday Snippets #22

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From Sin Undone by Larissa Ione

Book release: Tuesday August 24, 2010, so in addition this Snippet is also a

“Foreplay is overrated.” The gash in her arm screamed with pain as she shed her pants and hopped up on the stretcher. She left her thigh and ankle holsters in place, though, because her weapons weren’t going anywhere.

“Then you’re not doing it right.” Con snapped on some surgical gloves, somehow making the sound and the action erotic. “You’ve had shitty lovers.”

“You were one of my lovers,” she pointed out, but he didn’t take the bait.

“Once. And there is something to be said for a hard, fast f*ck.” His voice became a mesmerizing purr. “But there’s nothing like taking the time to slowly peel off every article of clothing, to kiss every inch of your lover’s skin as you do it. To lick all the sensitive places until they quiver. To explore all the textures of your partner’s body with your fingers, your mouth.” His fangs flashed as he added, “Your teeth.”

Hunger gripped her so fiercely she had to struggle to breathe. Yet somehow, she managed to speak calmly, as if Con’s graphic words hadn’t affected her. “The end result is the same. An orgasm. So why waste all that time? In the hour is takes you to lick someone from head to toe” -- God, seriously? Want. -- “I could have had half a dozen orgasms.” Assuming she was with some fictional male who could come that many times, too -- or a Seminus demon, whose ejaculate left females climaxing over and over, even if he left the room.

“Trust me,” he murmured, “the wait is worth it. You’ll get all those, but they’ll be better. Hotter. A-f*cking-mazing.”

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Friday, August 20, 2010

Review: Sin Undone

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Sin Undone

Author: Larissa Ione

Release Date: August 24, 2010

Publisher: Hachette Book Group

Demonic Series Book #5

ISBN: #978-0-446-55681-1

Genre: Paranormal Romance

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review.

From the author’s website:

HER TOUCH IS DEADLY

As the only female Seminus demon ever born, master assassin Sinead Donnelly is used to being treated like an outcast. She spent decades enslaved, and now vows she’ll die before she’ll relinquish her freedom again. Then Sin’s innate ability to kill her enemies goes awry: She creates a lethal new werewolf virus that sparks a firestorm of panic and violence.

HIS HUNGER CAN’T BE DENIED

Half-werewolf, half-vampire Conall Dearghul is charged with bringing in Sin to face punishment for the plague. And she’s no stranger: He’s bound to her by blood, and the one sexual encounter they shared has left him hungering for her raw sensuality. Worse, Sin is the underworld’s most wanted and Con soon learns he’s the only one who can help her . . . and that saving her life might mean sacrificing his own.

What I’m talking about:

Picking up right where Ecstasy Unveiled (Demonica Series book #4) ends, the gang at Underworld General Hospital (UGH - hospital for demon/paranormal kind) face a plague that has the potential to eradicate all werewolves. At the center of the outbreak is tough-skinned Sinead (Sin), the sister of Lore - hero from book #4. She recently learned that she is the only female Seminus demon (a true “freak of nature”) and has 3 half-brothers that run UGH. She has been used, abused and all alone for pretty much her entire life. She feels horrible about what’s happened, but cannot express any emotions on the matter, for as a master assassin, Sin cannot afford emotions or morals.

Even though this is the 5th (and final) book in the Demonica Series, it is written in a way that can be enjoyed by both long-time fans and new-to-the-series readers alike. (Of course, if you haven’t read any of the earlier books I recommend them all!) Ms. Ione gives just enough background to help new readers understand her amazing mythology, without completely rehashing the first 4 books. In addition, the story lines are fairly self-contained to this book. Sin is pretty much new to the Demonica world, so we don’t have a long history in the earlier books. Other than the fact that Sin started the virus in the previous book, everything you need to know is presented for you in Sin Undone.

The intense story lines of Sin Undone are sensational! This book is more actioned-packed that the earlier Demonica stories (with the possible exception of a near-apocalyptic fight in Passion Unleashed), and it works. In addition, there is a lot of political posturing and “behind the scenes” dealing among the various werewolf tribes that add compelling layers of complexity to the story. I was on the preverbal “edge of my seat,” throughout the book. Not only is the staff of UGH trying to save the werewolf race, but also protect Sin from being arrested for her crimes or falling victim to her own assassins (who want to become the next master). Sin and Con are constantly on the move and they take me along with them.

Sin and Con are a pair that work. Even though she is (accidentally) killing off members of his race, Con sees the true light at her core and works hard to save Sin from herself. And as he does, Con realizes he too needs to get over his past so that he can have a future. Sin stays true to her tough-ass nature, but finds a way to let Con into her life and heart. Ms. Ione has a remarkable talent for exposing raw emotions in her characters in a way that takes me along on their highs and lows. Each step Con and Sin take in their relationship--the unmasking of true feelings: hurt, abandonment, shame, disappointment, joy, lust, love--are amazingly written and emotionally satisfying.

I also need to mention that Ms. Ione writes some of the BEST smex scenes ever... and this book is no exception!

There is a enjoyable side story involving werewolf, Luc, which is a special treat for long-time Demonica readers, but is just as nice for new fans of the series. In addition, we meet some new players that will spin off into Ms. Ione’s upcoming Lords of Deliverance series (March 2011).

All-in-all a fantastic ride and phenomenal finish to one of my favorite paranormal series.

My Rating:

Loved it - enthusiastically recommend

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Other reviews:

Love to Read for Fun 4/5

Paranormal Haven 4.5/5

Wicked Little Pixie 5/5

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Labels: 4.5 stars, Demonica, Larissa Ione, paranormal romance, reviews |

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Review: Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between

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Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between

Author: J.A. Saare

Release Date: available now

Publisher: Eternal Press

Rhiannon’s Laws Series Book #1

ISBN: #1770650229

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal

From the author’s website:

One bad corpse can ruin your whole day. No one knows that better than Rhiannon Murphy. She’s left behind the flash and sass of Miami for the no-nonsense groove of New York City, eager for a clean slate and a fresh start. A bartender by trade, a loud mouth by choice, and a necromancer by chance; she’s managed to keep her nifty talent hidden from those around her – until now.

The deliciously good-looking vampire Disco knows her secret, and when he strolls into her bar to solicit help investigating the mysterious disappearances of his kind from the city, she discovers he’s not the kind of person that appreciates the significance of the word no.

But in a world where vampires peddle their blood as the latest and greatest drug of choice, it’s only a matter of time before the next big thing hits the market. Someone or something is killing vampires to steal their hearts, and unlike Rhiannon, this isn’t their first stroll around the undead block.

What I’m talking about:

The story opens with our heroine, Rhiannon, working as a bartender in an exotic dancer bar. She knows the ropes and keeps the place running smoothly. Unfortunately, she is being pursued by not only Disco, but other vampire families because of her ability to see the twice undead (dead vampires) - a very rare gift. The only way to protect herself from the undesirables is to “join” a vampire family... but which one? And after a rough childhood, Rhiannon doesn’t want to be “owned” by anyone ever again.

Rhiannon is a heroine that I can get behind! She is smart, tough, looks out for herself, but doesn’t say no to help and helping others. I was worried that she would hem and haw in her decision making about joining a family, but she is smart and makes a great decision. She weighs pros and cons at each step of the way, knows how to compromise, but stays true to herself. She is a joy to read.

The beginning of the book was a bit tough for me to understand. The first chapter especially was chaotic and thoughts seem to jump all over the place. I wasn’t sure who was who, and I stumbled a bit. While that did emphasize the chaotic rhythms of the club scene, it made it difficult for me to follow at times. However, after the first couple of chapters, the writing smoothed out and storyline became much easier to follow.

As the story progressed, I become completely engrossed and couldn’t put the book down. I enjoyed watching the delicate friendship between Rhiannon and Disco blossom into a passionate love. I was riveted to the book trying to find out who/what was behind the vampire deaths. It is a great story and fun to read.

BUT I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you the one thing that really put a crimp on an otherwise wonderful story... The Ending. Without giving away spoilers, I will tell you that the ending basically sets up a subsequent story and leaves us in a MAJOR cliffhanger. I do not like cliffhanger endings. Plain and simple. And really, I have no problem with the direction Ms. Saare is taking her series. In fact, I actually like the concept. But, for me, this should have been the beginning of book 2 and not the ending to this story.

This is a fun, vibrant story and I recommend it to anyone that enjoys a good vampire, urban fantasy story. Just be prepared for an ending that will twist and leave you hanging.

My Rating:

Liked it a lot - recommend

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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Project Playroom: A Success in Redesign

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I do not watch HGTV. I do not possess hidden design talents. BUT... my mom does! So when I realized that my kids have outgrown the pale yellows and blues and the Winnie-the-Pooh design of their playroom, I turned to Mom for help. She spent a week with us and helped me update the playroom.

Here is what it looked like at the start of the week:

This was originally my first child’s nursery. He’s now almost 7. It has been the playroom for the past 4.5 years and was filled with toys that the kids have out-grown. I wanted to add large desks so each kid could have his/her own space to play/color now, but could eventually use for homework, etc. I wanted bright colors, but be able to stand up over the course of 10 years and not get “too kiddie.”

We settled on a lovely aqua (think Little Mermaid) and chocolate brown. Here we are painting the walls. (The true colors do not come across in these photos, but you get the idea).

Originally we were going to do two walls in each color, but when Mom got distracted and started on the third wall in aqua, we went with it. She used her HGTV expertise and came up with the contrast line on the aqua walls.

But we still needed something to liven up the walls. I found these surfboard and sand pail wall decals that went on with water and come off just as easily. (Note: we live 1/2 mile from the ocean, so beach theme is appropriate.)

Next we got these GREAT desks from IKEA (who doesn’t love that place?!) The desk space is massive and deep, so plenty of space to build LEGO towers and set them aside when it’s time to work on something else. Plus - look at all the storage space. Each kid now has a place for his/her stuff. AND - bonus play space UNDER the desks. Oh, they LOVE this space. We installed little touch lights under the desks.

We then used a special, iron-based “magnetic” base paint and created these “magnet boards” in the contrast color above each desk. They aren’t super strong, but will hold the latest masterpiece!

Finally, we updated the light fixture (the old one was from the 1960s).

And here it is... the final product with all of the “stuff” back in its place:

Boy's Desk

Girl playing under her desk (magnetic board not complete)

Girl's desk & existing bookshelves

The "brown" wall with existing kitchen set

My mom is the BEST and I am so grateful she was able to come help with this project. She also made dinners, did laundry and watched the kids while here. I love my mom and am thankful for her visit.

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Monday, August 16, 2010

Review: Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver

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Sins of the Heart

Author: Eve Silver

Release Date: July 27, 2010

Publisher: Harlequin

Otherkin Series Book #1

ISBN: #0373774826

Genre: Paranormal Fantasy/Romance

NOTE: I received an ebook (galley) from NetGalley for review.

From the Goodreads:

As the son of Sutekh, the lord of evil, Dagan Krayle is one of the most powerful soul reapers. Dagan intends to use every ounce of his power to find his brother's remains and punish those responsible for his brutal death. But he must move swiftly-and carefully-if he is to have any chance of bringing his brother back to this world, because his enemy is on the hunt.

Otherkin Roxy Tam will stop at nothing to keep the soul reapers from resurrecting Dagan's brother. To allow Sutekh access to his remains would wreak havoc and destruction on the mortal world...and would be her unforgivable failure.

Neither Dagan nor Roxy expect to join forces for the sake of mankind. Or have their loyalties tested as they struggle against the potent desire that threatens to consume them both....

What I’m talking about:

Roxy Tam led a pretty rough life and at 19-years old, it was soon going to be over. Kidnapped by a serial rapist and killer, she had no hope for escape. That is until Dagan Krayle found her. She watched in terror as he reached into the chests of her captors, removed their hearts and an oily-like, gray substance known as the “darksoul.” He then let her go. Fast forward 11 years and Roxy is now deeply involved with the supernatural and hopes some day to find Dagan again so that she can make him pay for the horrors he brought into her life that fate-filled night. Or, so she tells herself, even though she can’t stop dreaming about Dagan in the most intimate of ways.

Welcome to the exciting world of Egyptian mythology! This story is deeply routed in a complex mythology based on ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, and many other existing underworld stories. It took some time for me to get a clear grasp on each of the characters and their roles in this elaborate world, but figuring it all out was half of the fun.

In addition to the wonderfully intricate mythology, Ms. Silver spins a tale of mystery and suspense. I found myself biting my nails as Roxy and Dagan slowly unraveled the mystery of who or what killed Dagan’s brother (which by the way, is supposed to be impossible). Both characters are unsure who to trust, including each other, and with so much going on, I wasn’t sure who to believe, either!

And let me quickly talk about Dagan and Roxy... they are one hot ticket! Even though there was an instant attraction, they each went their separate ways. Never knowing what became of the other, neither could forget that night, which lead to 11 long years of smexy dreaming. So after all that time, the pent up frustration and anger leads to an amazingly hot first kiss and... some other sizzling things as well!

The downside of this story with so many moving parts is that there were many questions left unanswered and situations unresolved, whether by design or accident, I’m not sure. I say this because the overall story by no means ends with Sins of the Heart. While Dagan and Roxy get their Happily Ever After (HEA), the mystery of whodunit is left wide open, with only a few pieces of the puzzle in place. This was a bit frustrating for me, because I am not a fan of cliff-hanger type endings. However, I was comforted in the fact that Roxy and Dagan did get their HEA and will face the unknown together.

Ms. Silver does a superb job of describing each little detail, from the way Dagan eats his lollipops, to the color of Roxy’s eyes. I enjoyed all of the finer points, but did get a bit run down by the constant reminders of certain facts (like the soul reapers don’t dream or that Roxy and Dagan are supposed to be enemies).

Sins of the Heart has a great mix of action, mystery and romance, and in spite of the open ending, it was an enjoyable read, with complex mythology and whodunit tale. I look forward to the next installment of this series, Sins of the Soul, due out on August 31, 2010.

My Rating:

Liked it a lot - recommend

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Labels: 3.5 stars, Eve Silver, Otherkin series, paranormal romance, reviews |

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