Monday, November 22, 2010

Haunted by Your Touch by Jeaniene Frost, Sharie Kohler, Shayla Black

Haunted by Your TouchFrom Goodreads:
USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost seduces readers into a forbidden new world as she teams up with romance stars Shayla Black and Sharie Kohler for a sizzling collection of original novellas featuring fallen angels, anarchistic demons, warrior wizards, and irresistibly dangerous creatures of the night. 
Enter the dark realm of Nocturna in Jeaniene Frost’s redhot tale, where blisteringly sexy Raphael dominates the demons of a lawless dimension and tries to help a beautiful young woman avenge her cousin’s disappearance. In the shadowy world of Shayla Black’s Doomsday Brethren, magical warrior Raiden vows to protect his woman and their unborn youngling from evil—and deliver her safely to another man. But once he’s saved her, can he let her go? Lycans rule the night in Sharie Kohler’s suspenseful story, as a fiery woman stalks mysterious Luc, the undeniably hypnotic being she believes can save her from turning . . . if she kills him. Danger beckons in these captivating paranormal tales that will tempt readers to the edge and leave them begging for more.
 Oh what can I say. I LOVED the short story from Jeaniene Frost. If she develops it into another series I will be there drooling for Raphael. In a way he does remind me a little bit of Bones. He's a bit arrogant with reason, he's strong, smart and sexy as hell. Plus he is in love with one woman only. He's a bit more willing to allow Mara to do her own thing and is less chauvinistic than Bones can be around Cat. AND with Jeaniene Frost you know you are going to get some sexy time in the book. Oh yes you do! Even the carriage ride sexy time was pretty good. ;) Yes, this short story is one I believe everyone who loves the stories by Ms. Frost will enjoy.

The second story comes from Shayla Black. I enjoyed this one less mostly because I was frustrated with Raiden throughout the story. However, I believe that is how you are supposed to feel since the rest of the characters in the book were right there with you pulling out their hair in frustration. The only other thing I didn't care for in this story is that it didn't feel complete within itself. The ending left too many things open and even though it wasn't a complete cliffhanger, it was a cliffhanger nonetheless. You are left wondering.

The third story is by Sharie Kohler (aka Sophie Jordan). This one was much more involved with the characters feelings. You really got to know Luc and a bit about his intended, Lily. Although I really got into this one I wasn't completely satisfied with Lily's decisions. I think I'd like to have a few more twists or options involved. If there were to be no other options, then perhaps more information as to what Lily's decision would really cost the couple. What was the decision? Not telling. You'll have to read it to find out.

I've given this book 4 stars. It is an adult book with lots of sexy time in all three stories. I won this signed book from Jeaniene Frost at the Supernatural Underground. No compensation was given for my review.

10 comments:

  1. Ah! I love Jeaniene Frost, I'm so glad she's given us another drool-worthy character in Raphael. That woman knows how to write a sexy scene doesn't she? I'll definitely be picking this one up, thanks for this review!

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  2. It's no chpt. 32, but it's got sexy time in it! ;)

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  3. Usually I am not one for novellas... Don't know why, I just usually can't get into them, but I may just have to check out this, plus each of the authors other books...
    :)

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  4. Sounds nice, and perhaps worth it cos of that first tale ;) I really must read my Frost novel

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  5. @Avery, the first is a complete story. :)

    @Blodeuedd... WHAT?! You haven't read Frost???!! You must correct that immediately! ;D

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  6. The love of a fallen angel who rules demons definitely sounds like it's ripe for "sexy time"!

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  7. Oh! I have heard some great things about that JF short story. They all sound interesting, but that is the one I look forward to reading the most.

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  8. I am another person not fond of anthologies, but I've been so curious about this one because come on, it's Jeaniene Frost we're talking about! Good to know her story delivers!! Thanks for the review!

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  9. I have heard so many great things about Jeaniene Frost! I have not read any books by this author, but I will! :)

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  10. Oh I can't believe the people who haven't read JF yet! *faints*

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