The Summoning (Ancient Gods Book 1) Kindle Edition by Linda Nightingale

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"Heather Morique is a witch. The problem is she doesn’t know it. Her husband Jahill was a refugee from an obscure branch of the Arawak Indians. After his death, mysterious whispers lure her to his homeland of Jamaica. Soon, she finds herself in a web of secrets, lies and illusions.
Jahill’s people worship Eyrael, the God of Wind and Sea, and his brother Sofiel, the God of Fire and Earth. The new Shaman has pitted brother against brother, and these two powerful spirits from an alternate universe fight to become the tribe’s ruling deity. Will light or darkness reign?
When Heather unwittingly summons Eyrael, these two unlikely soul mates face a dangerous fate. The chemistry between them is more disturbing than the long-buried secrets."

Title:  The Summoning

Author:  Linda Nightingale

Publisher:  Amazon Kindle                  

Series:  Ancient Gods Book 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"The Summoning" by Linda Nightingale

My Thoughts....

I found this story quite a interesting one in it being a paranormal read with shapeshifters, myth, magic, demons and witches that will take the reader on a exciting ride in Jamaica.  For Heather Morique who didn't know all the mystery that surrounded her husband Jahill before his death.  Now that Heather son [Ariel} and husband [Jahill an Arawak Indian] had died she finds herself in Jamaica where she will meet up with her husband's folks and their ancient gods they worship...Eyrael...the God of Wind and Sea, along with his brother Sofiel, who was God of Fire and Earth.  How will these two gods become so important to Heather?   It was very interesting to see who these gods would be able to shift from each animal [Eyrael...horse] and Sofiel...a bull and how  this shaman brought in a plan to have each of these brother fighting against each other hoping to obtain one deity for these Arawaks to have to worship. But how does this bring in Heather who didn't even know she was a witch is summoned by Eyrael?  What will happen as Heather learns to use her magical skills as she helps Eyrael who has to confront Sofiel and the shaman?  This will be quite a battle for control and who will win out in the end?  Be ready for many adventures and vivid descriptions of Jamaica as this author gives the reader that will definitely be of interest in this fantasy read. Who will make it out of this battle?  What will happen as Heather and Eyrael who were very "unlikely soul mates face a dangerous fate and discover the chemistry between them."

To get it all you will just have to pick up "The Summoning" to see how well this author delivers it with some very interesting characters from Heather, Eyrael, Tiaino the Shaman, Sofiel, Dr. Jay Reid, Jahill, Ariel, John, Liana, Damien Windsey  to a few others giving the reader one good paranormal read that will keep your interest till the end.  

Druid Vampire Requiem by KuroKoneko Kamen

Book Description....

"It’s a thorny path for Becca to follow her heart…

Now a Huntress, Becca, who has been told of a prophecy that foretells she will defeat Dracula, believes that the only way to save Derek Dearg is to kill him. But what if she’s making a horrible mistake? As Becca struggles to accept Derek’s vampire side and her own blooming dark desires her family pays an unexpected visit. Derek jumps through hoops to gain the approval of Becca’s family, especially Becca’s religious mother, Emma.

As darkness creeps over San Francisco Derek gains new allies…

Homicide Detective Alex Wolfman and his police dog Maddy have been investigating the strange murders occurring in San Francisco. Now bodies are missing from the morgue, and he encounters the Thorns being attacked by zombies while sightseeing. Alex tries to protect them, but when the vampire Undertaker shows up Alex is defeated. All hope seems lost until Derek comes to their rescue.

The fight to save San Francisco from a Zombie Apocalypse begins…

When Becca is kidnapped by Dracula and thrown into his dungeon she meets Battle Nun Kendra Knight, and mad scientist Dr. Lazar Robinovitch. She realizes that unraveling their connection to Dracula will be the key to stopping the evil plot that he plans to set into motion Halloween night. Meanwhile, Slaine offers to train Derek in his vampiric powers so that he’ll be a match for Dracula. Becca has discovered Dracula’s weakness in the form of his heart, Kendra Knight. Will she be able to use his weakness against him and fulfill the prophecy?"

Title:  Druid Vampire Requiem

Author:  Kurokoneko Kamen

Publisher:  K. K.

Series: # 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Druid Vampire Requiem" by Kurokoneko Kamen

My Thoughts...

This story continues on from this author's  'Druid Vampire' where we now have the Huntress, Becca out to defeat Dracula and save Derek Dearg. Will Becca be making a big mistake in doing this to Derek?  I liked how this author brings in Becca's family [the Thorns] who were quite a humorous as they came for  visit.

As the story moves on the reader will get some more interesting characters such as Homicide Detective Alex and his police dog Maddy. It was quite a read as Becca's family will be attacked by zombies and as Alex will try to help them however suddenly a vampire shows up.  Will all be lost?

Will San Francisco be save from this 'Zombie Apocalypse' attack?  What will happen when Becca is kidnapped by Dracula and the Battle Nun Kendra Knight and the mad scientist Dr. Lazar Robinovitch are also in this dungeon captured?  Will Becca be able to figure out the connection between the Battle Nun and Dracula before it's too late?  In the end will Becca be able 'to use this weakness against him [Dracula] and fulfill the prophecy?  Will Becca and Derek finally get a HEA?  To get all of  the answers to all of these questions  and so much more the reader will have to pick up this good read "Druid Vampire Requiem" to see how this author will present it so well to the readers.

Druid Vampire by KuroKoneko Kamen

Book Description....

"A brooding Druid vampire who runs a tattoo parlor…

A vampire running a tattoo parlor? Probably not the best job choice. But Derek Dearg doesn’t care - tattooing is one of the few skills he has besides hunting vampires using Druidic magic. And since decapitating vampires with ink creatures doesn’t pay the bills he doesn’t plan to close his shop Voodoo Tattoo in San Francisco anytime soon.

An old friend who has become the deadliest of enemies…

Sunny San Francisco, probably not the best place for a vampire to live either. However, Derek has been pursuing his Archenemy, Slaine Morvyn, an evil vampire who killed his wife, Cinnia, more than two millennia ago. Derek lives only for avenging his wife’s death, and once he’s finally taken Slaine’s head plans to go out into the sun, and burn himself to ashes.

The red string of fate ties Derek’s destiny with one special woman…

When an unexpected customer arrives in the form of Rebecca “Becca” Thorn, cyber socialite and blogger, his carefully laid plans go out the window. In centuries, there hasn’t been a single woman that has managed to capture Derek’s attention, but the southern belle has. There’s something irresistible about her that makes him unable to control his vampire impulses. He would desire nothing more than to sink his fangs into her throat, and sample her delicious blood…"

Title:   Druid Vampire

Author:  Kurokoneko Kamen

Publisher:  K.K.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

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"Druid Vampire" by Kurokoneko Kamen

My Thoughts....

This author gives the reader quite a good read dealing mainly with Becca, Slaine and Derek.  Be ready for a lots of turns and turns as we get a very interesting thriller romantic fun read.  In the end will Becca be able to kill Derek now that she has become a true Druid Vampire Huntress? So, we are left with a cliffhanger where will we have to get the next read 'Druid Vampire Requiem to see  how the rest of the story will turn out.