Review: Warrior Rift: Book 2

dear readers,

(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review).

SECRET OF THE WOLF
(Warriors of the Rift: Book Two)
Written by Cynthia Garner 
genre: urban fantasy, suspense

4 STARS

Human victims are being attacked by werewolves and being turned which is against the law. Council liaison, Tori teams up with human detective Dante to investigate the attack in their sector. Soon Tori finds herself keeping a secret not only from Dante but the council. If she tells the truth or keeps the secret - either will lose her someone she loves.

A great follow up to Garner's first novel in the Warrior of the Rift series. We learn more about the rift and the warriors that have are on Earth.  Tori is a strong female character who is matched with a man who is an alpha but also soft and caring. I have rooted for Dante since the first book and am glad he did not pair up with Nix as Tori is the tough girl with a soft center and that is what he needs (especially after caring for his sister as he does).  I was also glad to see Tobias and Nix!


love,
kris

Review: Kiss of the Vampire

dear readers,

Have you walked by the Paranormal Romance section and wondered what the fuss was all about?  Yeah, yeah hot pale vampires, buff hairy werewolves...sorry what was I saying? Ah, yes paranormal romance.  To be honest I am a novice in this genre.  I have read teen paranormal romance but not too many of the adult novels.  I do love Kelley Armstrong's Otherworld series (http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/books/) which are more like romantic suspense set in a supernatural world.  I also read Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse series, books that True Blood is based on (http://www.charlaineharris.com/)  I tried Laurel K. Hamilton's Merry Gentry series which made me blush for a week and to this day I can't remember the plot.

Due to Shelfari and the friends I have made on there I am trying books I have never thought of or really wanted to read.  PNR has been something I have been interested so getting PNR reader's opinions has given me a start to my PNR novels to read.  I felt a little adventuress and so blindly chose an advanced copy of a new author with a new PNR series. (I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review). After making sure it was the first book I downloaded it to my Kobo.

KISS OF THE VAMPIRE

(Warriors of the Rift: Book 1)

written by Cynthia Garner

genre: paranormal romance, suspense

4 STARS

Supernaturals were able to cross into the human world when the rift between both worlds is open.  Some demons, shapeshifters and Vampires choose to cause havoc and others try to help it.

Nix de la Fuente is half-human, half-demon she is not part of either world and tries to play to her humanity by helping solve crimes on behalf the Council.  She aids the police (human) and in this case Det. Dante MacMillan and Vampire Special Agent Knox.  In her next case she discovers that not only has a former friend been murdered but her past true love, Tobias Caine is replacing Knox on this case.  Caine left her 5 years ago without much explanation and being near him brings out the demon within her.  If she turns fully demon she could go mad.

OMG, I really like this book and cannot wait for this series (Warriors of the Rift) to continue.  The best way to describe this novel is - paranormal romantic suspense. Garner seamlessly combines paranormal romance and romantic suspense that has you on the edge of your seat and at the same time introduces you to a new world. If you have never read a PNR novel...start with this book.

For more information on this author and next book:

http://cynthiagarnerbooks.com/

love,
kris