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Pleasure Of A Dark Prince by Kresley Cole & My Love For Scottish Wolfies

K.C. — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:14:55 +0000

Genre: Paranormal Romance (448 pages)

Series: Immortals After Dark #9

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A DANGEROUS BEAUTY…

Lucia the Huntress: as mysterious as she is exquisite, she harbors secrets that threaten to destroy her — and those she loves.

AN UNCONTROLLABLE NEED…

Garreth MacRieve, Prince of the Lykae: the brutal Highland warrior who burns to finally claim this maddeningly sensual creature as his own.

THAT LEAD TO A PLEASURE SO WICKED….

From the shadows, Garreth has long watched over Lucia. Now, the only way to keep the proud huntress safe from harm is to convince her to accept him as her guardian. To do this, Garreth will ruthlessly exploit Lucia’s greatest weakness — her wanton desire for him.

It feels like we’ve all been waiting for Garreth and Lucia story’s since Hunger Like No Other (Lachlan & Emma). Well, at least I have. I was this close (pinches fingers) to becoming a stalker. I’m sure Kresely Cole is overjoyed with my exuberance, because let’s face it, isn’t stalking the most complimentary form of flattery? Or is that copying? I’m sure it says something in my parole papers. Just kidding, or not… Muwhahahaha. Ok, now I’m scaring myself and my cat.

Back to Garreth and Lucia. Folks, I’ve fallen hard for the brooding, delicious Scottish werewolves, or Scottie Wolves, as I fondly call them and Garreth is one more wolfy Scotsman I can add to my list. It’s not everyday that fictional characters with husky brogues beat out red wine and chocolate on my desert island survival list, but somehow they have.

We begin Pleassure of A Dark Prince with a bit of backtracking…all the way to Lachlan and Emma’s story . Cole does a magnificent job of reiterating the pertinent points without completely re-copying scenes we have read from previous books (cough Bad Moon Rising cough). My hat is off to her, she must have a steel trap for a memory and one amazing timeline cheat-sheet. We learn just how Garreth becomes smitten with the frosty Lucia and what better way to have two characters meet than at a battle of man muscles and testosterone. Otherwise known as a Rugby match.

We also learn a bit more about my favorite, character Regin, and how closely tied her past is with Lucia’s. And how Lucia’s gift for archery came at the price of her own sacrifice and free will. Left for broken and left for dead, a fifteen year old Regin carries Lucia to the Goddess and pleads with her to “fix” Lucia at any cost. The Goddess agrees to this bargain but Lucia must devote her life to becoming the greatest warrior/Archer to ever live. Oh, and she must remain pure. i.e. no funny business. Now, if that isn’t a deal with the devil I don’t know what is.

“I hope they’re in town. I want to face them!”Regin stood and brandished one of the two swords that she usually wore in sheaths crisscrossed her back. “I’ll lunch on their balls!”

That was Regin’s new threat : to lunch on enemies’ balls. “Reege, when you threaten males with that, I don’t think it has the result you intend. They think less Lunchables, more tea bag.” (Lucia)

What I liked:

Garreth’s awesome prowess on the Rugby field, and his first meeting with Lucia. I’ve even re-imagined the story with myself as the earnest towel-boy wiping the dripping sweat off their brows. I’m wearing peekaboo booty shorts, minus the cellulite, with a perky C-bust (no need to be greedy) and a cropped shirt that says “Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy”.

I also, thought Cole did a great job of making Lucia’s ‘born again’ approach to sex, realistic and fun, without sounding preachy or distracting from their relationship. Sometimes when authors have these insurmountable obstacles, they are so believable that when the character of interest finally overcomes them it seems impossible and too forced.

What I didn’t like

I found at some points I had a hard time connecting with Lucia. I’ve so enjoyed her previous femme fatals that I missed her other female’s character’s humorous side. I know not to expect each character to be the same, but Cole’s humor is so witty that I kept wanting Lucia to lighten-up a bit. Then again, not having sex for thousands of years would have made me a bit bitchtastic too.

Questions:

Usually Kresley Cole will have a excerpt to her newest IAD book, instead we are given a very interesting epilogue with hints for her next book. Who do we think is next? Carrow (kick ass friend of Mari from Wicked Deeds on a Winter’s Night), Regin, (finally… will we get a Berserker story), or Lothaire…god anyone else having a Karen Marie Moning flash back here? Hint Click Link If You Want to Know. Hint: Don’t Click Link If You Don’t Want to Know.

Was anyone else imagining Michael Sheen shouting… “We can be slaves, or we can be… LYCANS! Sorry, was that tacky?

What Cole character’s HEA (Happily Ever After) are you foaming at the mouth for?

KC: I really want the story of Sabine’s sister *mumbles* whatshername (from Kiss of a Demon King) and that scary winged dude that has been chasing after them. He kind of reminds me of one of the character’s from a Jaid Black book *trips down erotic memory lane*

K-Khan: I’m for Regin or Carrow’s story. Anyone who quotes the movie Aliens is worth reading about. Nuff’ said.

Rating

Favorite IAD Reads

Hunger Like No Other (Book 1) – Amazon

Wicked Deeds On A Winter’s Night (Book 3) – Amazon

Dark Desires After Dusk

Other Reviews

Queen B – B

Katiebabs- A-

Smexy Books 4.5/5

Kresley Cole’s Website | Purchase From Amazon

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Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter, There Hasn’t Been This Good of A Match Since Vodka Found Orange Juice

K.C. — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:06:44 +0000

Untouchabe by Kresely Cole

Tempt me Eternally by Gena Showalter

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Release Date: October 2009

Rating: 4 Smokin’ Smooches

This book was purchased by moi

Kresley Cole: Murdock and Danielas Story IAD

I found Cole’s imagery of the Icere world to be fantastic! What’s not to love about a Viking-like race that thrives in a winter wonderland of constant subzero temperatures.

I don’t know what it is about Vikings, the metal-horned helmets, tall Nordic features or supreme alpha presence but I can’t get enough of them. I was so utterly enraptured by this aspect of the story that I almost felt let down by Daniela’s chosen mate. I guess I had come to expect the typical male/female paradigm of Cole’s earlier books, male lusts after female, female makes the male work for it and then ka-boom, fireworks! For the most part I enjoyed this story but I couldn’t help feeling that Murdoch just didn’t deserve Daniela. He was a commitment-phobic ladies’ man that couldn’t be tied down by the trappings of love or bounded to someone who he couldn’t touch. This dynamic was so shatteringly realistic of real relationships that I felt a bit put off. Where was the unsung hero of the lore to come in and swoop me off my feet? He’s no hunky lykae that’s for sure!

The richness of Daniele’s Icere background and unique aspects of her own race made me wonder what the story would have been like if she had ended up with someone from her homeland. I felt that Daniela’s story was so enriched by this mysterious race of lore-folk that I kept wanting more to happen. Murdoch was such an ass for most of the book that I for one, wanted to stand up for Daniela! She deserved better! Had I been her matchmaker I would have set her up with the Icere male that found her and brought her back to her homeland. Alas, everything did work out in the long run and the book was still great but Murdoch, you better watch yourself. One wondering eye or thought of giving up on your commitment and I’ll petition Cole fans to have your ass sent back to N’awlins!

(Murdock dialing Daniela’s number, 867-5309)

A woman’s voice said, “If you’ve reached this message and you weren’t trying to contact Regin the Radiant” –

Regin?

Then I know three things about you.

One of my half sisters just tooled your ass and never wants to see you again.

B. You’re pop-culturally illiterate not to know that this number is a song.

And three, you’ll never tell another male about this humiliating prank, so the number trick can be continued indefinitely.

If, however, you called for moi, then say something to amuse me after the beep.”

That little witch…

Gena Showalter: Aleaha Love (Shapeshifter) and Breean’s Story- Alien Huntress Series

The Rakans are back! Ms. Showalter hit one out of the park with this short story. She melded the fun, flirty dialogue that I so loved from Devyn in Seduce the Darkness and piqued my interest with a new shape-shifter species. We go back in time in a bit to before Devyn’s story and we meet Macy/aka Aleaha Love. Aleaha the long lost friend of the vampire Bride. I don’t know why I am so fascinated with the Rakans but I just can’t get enough of these guy’s: golden skin, honeyed-smell/taste, washboard abs, a warrior’ strength and a libido that promises to never have a headache. If you’re looking for an entertaining yet heart-felt read I recommend this series, you won’t be disappointed.

Should’ve stayed home, Aleaha Love thought. ‘Cause we’re gonna get spanked. Hard. And not in a good way.

“What. Ignoring me?” Devyn said with another of those snarky laughs. “Wasn’t like I was going to ask to feel you up or anything, I mean, I was just gonna surprise you with my handsiness.”

Aleaha: “ Can you take nothing seriously?”

Devyn: “Hello, have you met me? I take making out very seriously.”

I think if you’re like me and can’t wait to get your hands on anything written by Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole – this should be on your shelf immediately. If your not I would suggest you wait until this comes out in paperback unless you don’t mind the hardback pricing. Target and Borders were selling this book A LOT cheaper than Barnes and Noble – don’t make the mistake I did, I’m still “not over” my $6.00 B&N pout.

Kresley Cole’s IAD Series – Favorite Books in This Series

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Kresley Cole… ‘We’re Not Worthy, We’re Not Worthy’

K.C. — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:12:20 +0000

Kresley Cole is by far one of my favorite paranormal authors. She has it all, witty dialogue, strong female leads, interesting and unique plot lines, and an uncanny ability to maintain continuity in her stories. (I’m practically gushing).

Ms. Cole’s Immortal After Dark Series makes it to the top of my must read paranormal romance list, she has set the stage to be able to write about so many different ‘otherworld’ species. The premise for her series surrounds all species of the lore; vampires, Valkyrie, Witches, Lykae, Demons, Wraiths and so on; all co-existing within our world. Every couple hundred years the immortals must all come to battle in what is termed an ascension, essentially mother nature’s way of ‘culling’ the immortal heard. Currently, her series starts right at the cusp of this ascension and so far the ascension is in the not so distant future.

Her latest installment in the series Kiss of the Demon King was a sizzler! I have to admit the Demon brother (Cade) and the Lykae (Bowen) happen to be my favorite characters. The dialogue is always witty and fun. She has a way of writing male leads that are interesting and sexy without being overly masculine or feminized. Too many authors suffer from what I like to refer to as ‘over-alphamisim.” Where the men turn into raging cave-like beasts who’s sole purpose is to make the women submit to them (ehem, Ms. Lora Leigh). I enjoy this fantasy as much as the next woman, but it can be a bit repetitive, hence why I enjoy Kresley Cole, as she has a way of making her male leads believable even if they are demons or vampires.

My favorite books in her series so far: A Hunger Like No Other (1st full book – she has a short story Playing Easy to Get), Wicked Deeds on a Wicked Night, and Dark Desires After Dusk. To quote my favorite show The Office, “Well, you always left me satisfied and smiling.”

If you’ve read Kresely Cole’s IAD series let us know what you think!

P.S. You just have to love someone that quotes the movie Aliens, only the best movie ever.

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