Where This World Ends: (A Collection of Short Stories From Masquerade de Minuit) Kindle Edition by Kitty Honeycutt

Book Description....

"Many of these short stories have the same characters in them, in different times and in different places. This is the first book of chronicles of role play that started on AOL years ago up until it’s demise. All stories in this book take place in New Orleans in the 1800’s. The stories are collaborations by many people but mostly by my writing partner Amber Rendon and myself. We hope you’ll enjoy them, they are in their true form, some editing done for aesthetics as well as grammar and while I cannot promise they are in order to complete a whole story, I have done the best I could to put them together in such a way that each story is unique yet fits into the whole of a novel. There is something for everyone in this collection; vampires, werewolves, sex, seduction, blood and tears.This book is a celebration of a montage of writers from many places. We thank you for reading and wait in humble gratitude for your opinions and reviews. 

Sincerely,
Kitty Honeycutt"

Title:  Where This World Ends

Author:  Kitty Honeycutt

Publisher:  Ravenswood Publishing (Dark Serpent)     

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Where This World Ends" [A Collection of Short Stories From Masquerade de Minuit] by Kitty Honeycutt

My Thoughts....

If you love reading of 'vampires, werewolves, sex, seduction, blood and tears' then "Where This World Ends" is for you where you will find how well this author has come together with her writing partner and others giving the readers 'the first book of chronicles of role play that started in AOL years ago up until its demise.'  

I found these collections of reads starting from Masquerade De Minuit, that will continue on with The House Devereaux, Night At The Devereaux Mansion, The Park, Out On The Town,  After The Shopping Trip, Intrigue, A Brother's Aire, Vampire & Werewolf Meeting, Armand Lashes Out, Homecoming, Svoni Wayan, Detectives Get Involved, Erik, Erik & Ana, Trigve' and Jae (Episode: 2), Trigve' and Jae [Episode: 3], Alistair and The Ladies, Home Alone, Luna's History, Luna's Home, House Wolff [A History], Willow Returns, Marrok and Ana,  New Inductees Into The House Devereaux, Sex Predators, Rawlin and Jae, Rawlin and Diana, Rawlin and Gabrielle, Roman Conti, The Dove and The Hunter, The Hunt, Trigve' Wolff and The End [The Death of Roxanna Deluca].  

Now, I don't want to spoil any of these stories other than to say this is really quiet a interesting read that this author  have put together where the reader will find many of the same characters are found 'in different times and in different places.'  Well done to you the author for such enlightening reads that will give the reader a reason to ponder over long after the reads.    

Now some of these stories are long while a few are shorter but all in all you will find from the read definitely a 'celebration of montage of writers from many places' that will keep you turning the pages to see what is coming next.  

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

Review:

"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.  

Violet Abyss by Suzanne M. Sabol

Book Description...

"Vampire politics are the worst!

Stuck in a city she doesn’t know and surrounded by enemies, Dahlia Sabin is thrust into the middle of a vampire conclave. Every Vampire Liege from across the country has descended upon New Orleans for what everyone knows is a trap.
When an ancient relic of power turns up missing and a high-ranking vampire is murdered, Dahlia is forced into a world of vampire power plays and dark magics in order to save her friend.

Dahlia, Patrick, and Dean must use everything in their arsenal to turn the tide of revolution, but turning enemies into allies is more difficult and dangerous than any of them knew."

Title:  Violet Abyss
Author:  Suzanne M. Sabol
Publisher:  Soul Mate Publishing
Series: A Blushing Death Novel Book 7
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Violet Abyss" by Suzanne M. Sabol

My Thoughts...

'Violet Abyss' was the seventh in the series:  A Blushing Death that will definitely present its title.

We find Dahlia Sabin has lived quite a 'lonely existence as a killer of the undead know as "The Blushing Death." This author gives the reader quite a interesting read as Dahlia  becomes very involved in the 'middle of  vampire conclave.'  What will happen when the 'vampire liege' comes to New Orleans?  This will be quite a interesting read however, I did find that the read will be so much more understood if you have read the other six in this series....Book one...A Pool of Crimson, Book 2 Midnight Ash, Book 3 Silver of Silver, Book 4 Golden Anidae, Book 5 Black Dalliances, Book 6 Emerald Fire and this one Book 7 A Blushing Death where the reader finds there will be a lots of action going on[in all of these series].  Will Dahlia, Patrick and Dean be able to get back this 'ancient relic of power' and save their friend Everett?  This read will show how  these three who were more than friends as they 'must use everything in their arsenal to turn the tide of revolution, and turning enemies into allies is more difficult and dangerous than any of them knew.'  Would I recommend 'Violet Abyss?'  Yes, but I would also recommend reading Books 1-6  before reading book 7 for a better understanding of what all  has all gone on earlier in this action packed story of humans, werewolves and vampires.

Thirst By: Jacquelyn Frank

Book Description....

"A hidden society of vampires—and the humans they love—are at the heart of this opening novel in a biting, all-original series from the New York Times bestselling author of the Nightwalkers saga.

Rafe DaSilva is an energy vampire, soaking up nourishment from the sun—and, only when necessary, drawing sweet sustenance from humans who are pure in body and spirit. As the right-hand man to his queen, Rafe is a key player at a historic peace summit in New York City, which will unite the vampire nations against a common threat: the sycophants, who feed on humanity and kill indiscriminately. But Rafe’s fascination with a beautiful blond police detective may put everything at risk.

Detective Renee Holden has never worked a homicide quite like this. The victim has twin puncture wounds on his neck, and the only eyewitness swears she saw a vampire. Now’s definitely not the time to get distracted by a seductive stranger. But the suave, darkly austere, exotically handsome Rafe DaSilva is a hard man to deny, and as Renee falls under his spell, she also falls prey to his enemies. Desperate to protect her, Rafe lifts the veil on a shadow realm she can only visit—a world of intoxicating power, terrifying dangers, and forbidden pleasures."

Title:  Thirst

Author:  Jacquelyn Frank

Publisher:  Loveswept

Series:  The Energy Vampire # 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Thirst" by Jacquelyn Frank

My Thoughts.....

This one was one a PNR suspenseful story line.  The story was of a homicide detective [Renee Holder] with a witness claiming that a vampire attacked the victim.  Now with unusual murder on her hands [the victim had vampire puncture wounds] she get involved in the their 'vampire world'. The vampires were definitely different than the regular ones that I have read about. These vampire got there energy from the sun[they feed off of human's energy and not blood].  Be ready for a long read as this story comes together as we find Renee a very strong and independent woman [sometimes too much]who dealt with some emotional raw connections dealing with a romance with Rafe DeSilva[who was a energy vampire]. Now, this is where I hope the story would pick up but what I was left wondering if I had missed something. However, I kept on reading and by the time I got to the end I thought this novel was a OK read especially if you are into paranormal reads 'with murder, romance, suspense, energy sucking vampires, sycophants who feed and murder humans to stake their feeding lust.'  In other words the readers will see clean energy vs unclean energy sources. In the end will Rafe be able to protect Renee?  This is where I say you will have to pick up this unusual read to see what all with happen to Renee, Rafe and those sycophants,  Since this read was the first of 'The Energy Vampire' it will be of interest what the author has planned in the next series.

Emerald Fire By: Suzanne M. Sabol

Book Description...

"As the Blushing Death, Dahlia Sabin has overcome much to be with the men she loves but attempting to settle into a new life and juggling two Alpha males isn’t easy, and the strain is starting to show. As the stakes become higher with each new threat, their growing power and Dahlia’s magical ability can’t be ignored by the vampire ruling council.

As bodies start piling up around Columbus and a dark magic makes its presence known, a high-ranking vampire board member invades Dahlia’s territory. A threat? A spy? Isidro’s dark eyes and intentions are dangerous. With the world closing in around them and the threat to their very existence growing, Dahlia, Patrick, and Dean move to solidify their magical bonds. But Baba Yaga wants her due and has plans for Dahlia all her own. Dahlia may be able to survive an army of zombies, but can she out strategize a millennia-old witch and survive with everyone intact?"

Title:  Emerald Fire

Author:  Suzanne M. Sabol 

Publisher:  Soul Mate Publishing

Series:  Blushing Death Novel Book 6

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Emerald Fire" by Suzanne M. Sabol

My Thoughts...

This was the sixth in the Blushing Death series...'Emerald Fire.' If you like paranormal with vampires, wolfs, zombies, dark magic,supernatural,  romance [love triangle], shifters, witches, other magical creatures and lets not leave out the hot steamy sex scenes you have come to the right place for this read will give it to you and so much more one good read.  Not only does this author give you a 'drop dead beautiful vampire, sexy werewolf, a totally kick butt heroine but lots and lots of action to back it up with some off the chart well developed and portrayed characters' that will keep your attention all the way through the good read to the end of this series. I loved how this author was able to bring this story into sync...especially with two alpha males and with the old and new enemies there will be a lots of action with twist and turns going on.  Be ready for 'bodies starting to pile up, dark magic coming as a high ranking vampire board member invade Dahlia's territory.'  Will Dahlia be able to survive all of this and more?

I will say this author gives and keeps the reader quite  interested reading  as we see how the three of them coexisting [Dahlia, Patrick & Dean]as she 'continues to weave a story as she builds the couple's dynamics with the men in Dahlia's life along with the other secondary characters' as they tie it altogether into this last series.  Would I recommend this paranormal/urban/fantasy? YES!