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Interview with Eden Bradley/Eve Berlin
1. Tell us a little about yourself.
Okay-here’s the short version-lol! I live in Hollywood, which makes for some very interesting people watching-and writers are always people watchers! (Where do you think we get our characters?).
I have a rather long list of things I’m obsessed with, including my three cats (all fat and absolutely adorable), art (everything from neo-classical painters to sculpture, from the surrealists to black and white photography), all things steampunk-especially costumes, tattoos (I have six, although the ones on my back sort of all merge together), shoes (I have a ridiculous collection of stilettos for someone who mostly lives in her pajamas and fuzzy slippers), and lip gloss (oh, yes-Sephora is my best friend).
2. Did you dream of writing when you were a little girl or did you dream of other things like being a ballerina (or world domination, like me)?
I wanted to be a ballerina and took lessons for years! At different times I wanted to be a nurse, a veterinarian, an archaeologist, a psychologist, a midwife…but I also always wanted to be a writer. I fell in love with books when my Auntie Mo taught me to read at age three, and I wasn’t much older when I started to write stories myself.
3. Were you always interested in erotic romance or did you start out interested in something else?
Well, since I wanted to write as a child erotica was not my first goal-lol!-but writing sex has fascinated me since I read my first erotic novel (The Story of O-I think I was nineteen or twenty). I always say people are at their most primal, basic selves during sex. That’s when we’re the most vulnerable, where our deepest fears and hopes rise to the surface, and that makes for the most complex aspects in a relationship. I’m also a die-hard romantic, so the combination seemed like a perfect fit for me.
I do want to write some dark women’s fiction, and have three books in my head-hopefully I’ll have time next year.
4. I ridiculously loved A 21st Century Courtesan. How difficult was it to write from the perspective of a call girl? Did you do any special research for the book?
I ridiculously love you for loving that book! I love writing in first person, and I felt it was critical for Courtesan-perhaps the only way tomake a call girl relatable was to bring the reader right into her head.
I did do research, talking with some people I happen to know who work in the sex industry. But aside from the fact that it’s fiction, everyone has such an individual story—I discovered-there was no ‘right’ way to write that book. Except that the four years I spent studying psychology in college definitely helped me to hammer out what might be behind someone getting into that line of work, and what sorts of issues she might have to overcome to transcend what her life has been.
5. What is the first book (doesn’t have to be romance) that you can remember making an impact on you and why did it make such an impact?
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett was an important book for me. It made me think about how other people lived, about how emotional trauma impacts who you are, and how choice impacts who you become. I think I was seven or eight when I read that book, and I’ve gone back to it many times over the years.
6. What is your writing process?
I don’t write in drafts. I do a bit of outlining first, which mostly involves delving into the character development-the crux of any of my stories. Then I just write pretty much straight through. I’ll send the chapters to my critique partner (the fabulous R.G. Alexander) and to a beta reader or two. Once I’m done with the book I’ll go through their comments, do some edits, but I rarely change much. Then I do one more read-through to make sure it all flows and send it off to my editor. If I’m lucky I won’t have extensive revisions and edits—my fingers are always crossed!
7. How do you approach revising?
With great dread and a good supply of chocolate. *G* Actually, that’s sad, but true. But usually I try to make sure my editor and I are on the same page about what we want the book to become-either through email or by phone. I start reading the book all the way through, making changes as I go, making notes about how a change will affect things later on in the book. If the revisions were extensive, then I’ll go over the entire thing one more time to make sure it hasn’t gotten choppy in the process.
8. What authors inspire you?
Tanith Lee and Anne Rice have had a lot of impact on my writing voice. I’m always inspired by those writers who are my friends, who have built their careers, produce wonderful stories, like my fellow Smutketeers- R.G. Alexander, Crystal Jordan and Karen Erickson, and a few writers who have been kind enough to mentor me and share their experience, like Sasha White and Shayla Black.
9. What are your top 5 comfort reads?
It’s a weird list, but here goes-lol! (In no particular order):
Anne Rice’s Belinda
Time Enough For Love by Robert Heinlein
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
The Three Sisters Trilogy by Nora Roberts
Zenna Henderson’s The People books.
Note from MK: The Three Sisters Trilogy is one of my FAVORITES. I’ve read that one so many times I basically have the entire trilogy memorized!!!
10. Do you have a day job? If so, do you see yourself being able to (or even wanting to) leave it any time in the future to pursue writing full time?
I’ve been writing full time-or almost full time-since 2005, although I did teach rehab Pilates a few hours a week for almost two years in the middle. I’ve been very lucky!
11. What is your goal as a writer?
To entertain, to titillate, to allow my readers to lose themselves in fantasy, and to experience some of those things they may never approach in real life.
12. What do you love most about writing?
Creating new stories and characters. I love that brainstorming phase—whether it’s with myself, a fellow writer or my boyfriend, who is incredibly supportive and helpful—where I hash out the possibilities-it makes me giddy!
13. What do you hate most about writing?
Deadlines-lol! Although they do force me to get the book done. A necessary evil.
14. What are you reading right now?
I just started The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi (a steampunk novel)-fascinating so far!
15. What is most challenging about writing erotic romance?
Making sure that each sex scene goes beyond the sex-that it moves the story, the character arc or the relationship forward. Writing sex is natural for me, and my characters tend to have a LOT of sex-lol! It’s easy for any erotic romance author, I think, to fall into just writing a hot scene, but it has to mean something.
16. Out of everything that you’ve written, what has been your favorite?
That’s like asking me to pick a favorite child! (or cat, in my case). I can’t choose just one-impossible! I think my novel THE LOVERS is probably my best writing. But I’m also in love with my vampires from my Midnight Playground series. And I just finished writing my third BDSM novel for Berkley Heat, TEMPTATION’S EDGE (written as Eve Berlin—out in August), and the hero, Connor Galloway, just makes me swoon!
17. Have you published anything that you wish you could go back and re-write?
I think every author has! Luckily, I just got my rights back on an older title, BREAKING SKYE, so I’ll have a chance to do that. I’m adding a lot more to the book, fixing a few things in the original story, and I’ll self-publish it in the next few weeks.
18. Is it difficult writing particularly hot sex scenes?
Actually, writing the sex is always the easiest part for me. Sex is where all the psychology and emotion come into play, so there’s a lot going on. As long as I’m really in touch with my characters-and that’s always a crucial part of the process for me-then I’m good to go.
19. Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at Authors After Dark in New Orleans! It’s one of my favorite cities in the world, and we have some really fun stuff planned for the conference. I’m doing the Cursed N’ Blood party with Melissa Schroeder, Kris Cook, TJ Michaels and R.G. Alexander-it’s going to be a blast!
I have some new books coming out early this year. BREAKING SKYE, my BDSM novella, as I mentioned earlier, and I can’t wait to launch the first book in my new erotic steampunk series. THE DREAMBOX GIRL is Book One in the Kyoto City Steam series, and the cover is absolutely gorgeous! My artist just did the photo shoot for Book Two, THE CELADON GIRL, which will be out a bit later in the year.
I’m also waiting for a release date on my next Samhain book, FALL EQUINOX, and my first novel from HQN, FALLEN ANGEL, will be out in June.
There’s a lot going on, so be sure to check my websites: www.EdenBradley.com, www.EveBerlin.com or my group blog www.Smutketeers.com for the latest news!
I can also be found on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorEdenBradley.EveBerlin
Or on Twitter: Twitter.com/EdenBradley
Thank you so much for having me today!
THIS OR THAT
1. Peanut butter or jelly? Peanut butter. Especially if it’s on or in anything chocolate.
2. Chips or cookies? Cookies! Preferably Oreos.
3. Bacon or sausage? I love both, rarely indulge.
4. Print or eBook? Print, even though I write a lot of e-books myself. Nothing will ever replace the feel of a book in my hands, the scent of ink on the page, the magic of wandering through a book store.
5. Pen or pencil? Both! I’m a total Virgo, so I’m a creature of habit-I use pens for certain tasks and pencils for others. Okay-maybe that just makes me weird-lol!
6. Print or cursive? Cursive-it seems more personal, doesn’t it?
7. Notebook or computer? Computer!
8. Kleenex or handkerchief? Kleenex (I’m a germaphobe, so the idea of a handkerchief makes me squeamish).
9. Zombies or vampires? Vampires!
10. Angel or Spike? Don’t throw anything at me, but I never watched, so I have no idea. Can I say Lestat?
Eden/Eve writes for Harlequin Spice, Berkley Heat, Bantam/Delta, Samhain Publishing and Phaze Publishing. She says sometimes it’s a struggle, but mostly it’s wonderful and exhilarating. She also loves to cook, eat, go to the beach, hang out with friends, shop – especially for shoes – and read everything she can get her hands on. She is fascinated by art, tattoos, and what goes on inside people’s minds, which is what she loves to explore in her books. She lives in Hollywood and loves the heat and energy of L.A., although she’s dying to travel more, and would love to spend a few months at an Italian villa, cruising the Greek islands, or exploring Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, she gets to write, and someone actually reads her books, which is a pretty good life!
AAD Author Spotlight: Kris Norris
Today, we’re honored to be joined by the lovely and talented author Kris Norris.
Kris sees herself as somewhat obsessive and feels that she tends to push the boundaries of common sense sometimes. Her friends graciously sees her as passionate and adventurous. After all, speed limits are only a guideline and shouting is just her way of rising above the chaos.
She loves the outdoors. If she’s not on her computer— or chasing after her three kids— you’ll find her out on a trail somewhere, either running or riding her mountain bike. She loves trying new challenges and completed the TransRockies Race this past year.
She started writing some years back, and it took her a while to realize she wasn’t destined for the padded room, and the voices chattering away in her head were really other characters trying to take shape. (And since they weren’t telling her to conquer the human race, she went with it. Though I suppose if they had…)
She loves writing erotic novels. She loves heroines who kick butt, heroes who are larger than life, and sizzling love scenes that leave you feeling just a bit breathless.
Kris is a featured author attending Author’s After Dark in New Orleans. For more information about AAD2012, click HERE .
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.
Well… I’d love to say I’m a goddess at all I do—juggle family life with ease and write books with little effort, but… yeah, not so much. Basically, I’m a single mom with three fantastic kids who squeezes every available moment (which doesn’t seem to be near enough time) into writing. I take my iPad everywhere and write between hockey periods, while I’m waiting for my daughter to get out of the pool… you get the idea. Oh, and I’m Canadian, so you’ll understand if I say, eh, a few times.
2. Did you dream of writing when you were a little girl or did you dream of other thing like being a ballerina (or world domination, like me)?
Ohhhh, I love world domination. I only wish I had the right toys for the job. Actually, when I was young, I wanted to be a vet. Then, I learned to fly and became a commercial helicopter pilot for a number of years. It wasn’t until I was pregnant with my first child (and sadly grounded, lol) that I really thought about writing. I haven’t looked back since.
3. Were you always interested in erotic romance or did you start out interested in something else?
When I first started, I was more a mixture of mainstream and romance. I always wanted to make the love scenes more involved, but thought that was a no-no. Once I discovered erotic romance, I knew I’d found the niche for me. I still like to have other elements in my books (thrillers or shifters) but I love being able to fully realize the love between the characters.
4. What is the first book (doesn’t have to be romance) that you can remember making an impact on you & why did it make such an impact?
It wasn’t romance at all! It was IT, by Stephen King. I think it made an impact on me because it was the first time I truly realized how talented he was to weave all the elements of such a complicated book together. I didn’t just read the story, I became part of it and that hadn’t really happened before. After reading IT, I think I actually considered the notion of being a writer, though I never followed through on it for many years.
5. What is your writing process?
Process? I’m supposed to have a process? Um, okay… I guess my process is… I have a story circling in my head and I sit down and write it. I usually only have a portion of the book, and just hope the rest comes to me while I’m writing (and so far, it has, lol). I admit, it’s a bit daunting starting a thriller book when you don’t even know how it ends.
6. How do you approach revising?
Revising? So I’m supposed to have a process and revise. Actually, I usually just revise if I dislike something on rereading it… or when one of my editors points out a flaw for me…funny how they can see what I can’t. But I don’t mind at all because the story always ends up far better than it started out. And it’s funny how you can make yourself see a scene from a totally different view when needed.
7. What authors inspire you?
I still love Stephen King. There’s just something about the way he pulls the story together that amazes me. As for authors in my own genre, I love Tielle St. Clare, Lora Leigh, Bronwyn Green, Brynn Paulin, Abigail Barnette and Mia Watts… well, there are others I love too but I’d run out of room. I personally think you can get inspiration from any author you enjoy. There’s always something to take away.
8. What are your top 5 comfort reads?
To be honest, I’m not one to reread lots of books. Seriously, I tend to go for a new one. But if I had to choose,… The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King, Immortal Curse by Bronwyn Green, The Shadow of the Dragon Series by Tielle St. Clare, The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan and Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King.
9. Are you part of a group of writers/Do you have 1 trusted reader or CP?
I have one awesome friend who I usually run my first few chapters by. If she says it’s a go… it’s a go. But I don’t currently belong to any organized groups.
10. Do you have a day job? If so, do you see yourself being able to (or even wanting to) leave it any time in the future to pursue writing full time?
I do have a day job, but as it’s in the publishing industry, so it’s related to writing. It allows me to work from home, which means I can write full-time some of the time. I really enjoy variety, so I think I’d like to keep both jobs, for now.
11. What is your goal as a writer?
I would love to get to the point where I’m financially secure with only the writing… not that I’m leaving my day job but… yeah, that’d be awesome.
12. Describe (your latest book) in 140 characters or less.
in Benevolence, NM, the west isn’t the only thing that’s wild. And if Sheriff Stone has his way, his inner coyote will finally have its mate.
13. What do you love most about writing?
Besides working in my PJ’s and having the shortest commute ever? I love turning those voices in my head into a story anyone can read.
14. What do you hate most about writing?
Deadlines, self-imposed or not. While I write better with a deadline, it can be very stressful when the storyline just isn’t working and you’re stuck.
15. What are you reading right now?
I’m actually reading The Lightning Thief with my daughter.
16. Is it difficult writing particularly hot sex scenes?
I think the difficulty comes from trying to keep the scenes unique. You tend to get caught up in the same type of scenario and it’s hard to think ‘outside the box’ sometimes. And there’s nothing worse than reading the same love scene in every book.
17. Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
Just a huge thank you for having me here! I had a blast and look forward to seeing everyone at AAD NOLA, 2012. Oh and don’t forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of my latest book, an Old West, coyote shifter M/F… Coyote Law
THIS OR THAT
1. Peanut butter or jelly?
Peanut butter… was there really a choice on that?
2. Chips or cookies?
Cookies, hands down.
3. Bacon or sausage?
Bacon, bacon and another side of bacon.
4. Print or eBook?
I just got a brand new iPad 2… so ebook… always.
5. Pen or pencil?
Ohhh, that’s tough, but I have to go with pencil, because you know I’m going to make a mistake.
6. Print or cursive?
I actually combine the two to form my own hybrid where I print some letters, like the letter s, and write others.
7. Notebook or computer?
iPad and computer come in at a tie.
8. Kleenex or handkerchief?
Okay… seriously? People are still using handkerchiefs? Really? Then they must love doing the laundry way more than I do…Kleenex all the way.
9. Zombies or vampires?
Vampires, of course. Zombies are already dead…and you rarely see a sexy zombie in the movies.
10. Angel or Spike?
Angel… ah, sigh, which is why I now watch the series Bones.
HottiePants Wednesday: David Gandy
Happy Wednesday. For real this time. Yes, last week, I made a boo-boo in the scheduling. I blame my vision because even with glasses, I can’t see for shit, and the calendar on my computer is pretty small.
Anyway. Today we’re ogling celebrating the gorgeousness that is David Gandy, the man that most of us Fever addicts picture as Jericho Barrons. Some of the more NSFW pics are under the cut. And I may or may not have gone completely overboard this week… What can I say? The man is fine!!
Anatomy of a Review
How-To: The Anatomy of a Kickass Review
So you wanna write a kick ass book review. Great! You already have everything that you need right at your fingertips—all that’s to it is to do it! But, if you’re seeking a little motivation, or need a guideline to follow as you go on your way to write a kickass review, look no further. These tips should give you a good idea of what readers look for in a book review—and what you should look for too!
- First and foremost, you should SUMMARIZE THE BOOK YOU’RE REVIEWING. You don’t want to completely give away the plot (at least, put a spoiler alert before readers are caught unawares), but you want to give a good summary of the book. My best suggestion is to use the summary from the publication itself, just make sure to put anything you quote (what’s not yours) in quotations, or to acknowledge that it’s borrowed material. While it’s all public information, it’s good form to do so. If you rather summarize it yourself, make sure that the summary includes the 5 W’s—who, what, when, where, and why.
- Your review should analyze (at least some of) the 5 W’s of the book. In a good review, the reviewer focuses on an aspect (or a few aspects) of the book, and tells their audience—potential readers of this book that you’re reviewing—if it worked for them, and why. That’s all that a review boils down to, right? The writer’s opinion of the book, and in this space, you should creatively and concisely explain your stance. Your basic, overall opinion of the book should be in the last or last couple of sentences. In your review, you should remember these few things:
- Keep your tone conversational, but maintain the rules of style and grammar—of course, unless it’s intentional. I am a great believer in creative license!
- Say what you mean, and mean what you say—being specific in your analysis is a definite must. A good analysis moves past the “yeah, the one guy was really annoying, and I didn’t like him.”
- Make a comparison, if possible. Maybe this one book didn’t do it for you, but the author has a book that really does do it for you. Make that comparison, not only will it make your review more interesting, and give your audience another alternative to seek out, it also makes you a fair(er) judge, which people respect.
- SPELL CHECK, SPELL CHECK, SPELL CHECK. Wait, let me say that again:
PROOFREAD YOUR REVIEW
You know that old adage, “Never judge a book by its cover?” Well, who doesn’t judge books by their covers? The same thing goes for spelling and grammar. Using a word processor can greatly reduce grammatical and spelling errors, but, remember, MS Word can’t catch everything. Trust me, there is a difference between definitely and definately.
-Have fun, this is your brain child! While you have to hold your reviews to a specific standard (especially if you want to get your grabby little hands on those ARC’s!), you have to remember, this isn’t your college term paper. Relax!
I hope these tips helped!
HottiePants Tuesday: Henry Cavill
Hello my loverlies and happy Wednesday Tuesday! I messed up on the date again. Sigh. One day I’ll learn to read my calendar, I promise!
Today’s HPW is dedicated to Miss Gina Gordon and Miss Donna J Herren, both of whom love Mr Cavill dearly, and gave me the idea to spotlight the gorgeous man in today’s post.
Enjoy.
Music Monday: Shelter Me by Tab Benoit
This song has been stuck in my head all weekend. Mostly because there was a Sons of Guns marathon on (I love Kris and Stephanie), and this is the theme song. I love this kind of music. I actually grew up with it, because both my grandfather and father are musicians, (ok, pretty much everyone is on that side of my family) and I spent a lot of time in seedy bars listening to music growing up. It also helps that another side of my family are all from Louisiana, and they happen to basically worship the blues (especially if they’ve got a lot of Cajun touch to it). My mom loved disco and pop and country… and I basically turned out to be one big all of eclectic music taste.
Have a fabulous week, my loverlies!
Review: Blue-eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
His name is Hardy Cates. He’s a self-made millionaire who comes from the wrong side of the tracks. He’s made enemies in the rough-and-tumble ride to the top of Houston’s oil industry. He’s got hot blood in his veins. And vengeance on his mind.
She’s Haven Travis. Despite her family’s money, she refuses to set out on the path they’ve chosen for her. But when Haven marries a man her family disapproves of, her life is set on a new and dangerous course.
Two years have gone by. Now Haven has come home. This time, she is determined to guard her heart. And Hardy Cates, a family enemy, is the last person she needs darkening her door—or setting her soul on fire.
- Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperbacks; First Edition edition (March 3, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312351658
- ISBN-13: 978-0312351656
- FTC Disclosure: Paid for by me for Nook
When I’m shopping for a book I’d like to read on my Nook I typically will stay in the “Steals ‘N’ Deals” section of the market, especially since I like to read so much. However, after reading ‘Smooth Talking Stranger’ I ended up paying almost 8 bucks a piece for ‘Blue-eyed Devil’ and ‘Sugar Daddy’. Goes to show you, when I find something I want to read I don’t look at the price….I just buy it! Well, let me say it was worth every penny! I started reading this yesterday evening after dinner. I tried to go to bed 3 different times, but couldn’t put my Nook down…ended up finishing the book at 3 this morning! Loved it once again…way to go Lisa Kleypas!Haven Travis was born and raised in Houston with everything she ever wanted at her fingertips. As she’s grown older she wants to make a life on her own, without her father’s money. She falls in love and marries a guy that her family dislikes, but she thinks they’re perfect together. She moves to Dallas with Nick and leaves her family and the family money behind. She soon realizes that Nick is not the person she thought he was. He starts playing mind games, makes her quit working, and eventually becomes physically abusive. She goes through what most abused women go through…the, “It’s my fault”, “I can do better” routine. However, it eventually gets to a point where she has to leave. She calls her brother Gage who immediately puts her on a plane back home.Back home in Houston she runs into a long-time family rival, Hardy. Hardy used to date her sister in law when they were kids, but since a run-in in the wine cellar with Haven at her brother’s wedding…he only wants her, in bed. Just being in his presence makes Haven’s blood run HOT. But how can she be with someone her family despises…again.Rating: 5 meows
Review: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
SHE’S FROM THE WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS
Liberty Jones has dreams and determination that will take her far away from Welcome, Texas—if she can keep her wild heart from ruling her mind. Hardy Cates sees Liberty as completely off-limits. His own ambitions are bigger than Welcome, and Liberty Jones is a complication he doesn’t need. But something magical and potent draws them to each other, in a dangerous attraction that is stronger than both of them.HE’S THE ONE MAN SHE CAN’T HAVE
When Hardy leaves town to pursue his plans, Liberty finds herself alone with a young sister to raise. Soon Liberty finds herself under the spell of a billionaire tycoon—a Sugar Daddy, one might say. But the relationship goes deeper than people think, and Liberty begins to discover secrets about her own family’s past.WILL THEY FIND THEIR HEARTS’ DESIRES OR WILL HEARTBREAK TEAR THEM APART?
Two men. One woman. A choice that can make her or break her. A woman you’ll root for every step of the way. A love story you’ll never forget.
- Publisher: St. Martin’s Press; 1 edition (March 6, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312351623
- ASIN: B00150GHRE
- FTC Disclosure: Bought by me for my Nook
Stop SOPA / Stop PIPA
(This portion borrowed from FictionVixen.com) Tomorrow as you’re browsing the web you might notice many of the sites you frequent will be black to protest SOPA and PIPA. These bills, if passed will be used to censor the internet. They are meant to stop internet piracy but because of how they are written, any copyright holder can make a simple allegation claiming a website infringes on their copyright and the website can be shut down without due process.
I don’t support piracy in any shape form or fashion. It’s bad for the authors, it’s bad for the readers, it’s bad for everyone involved. It needs to be stopped, but SOPA/PIPA could only lead to horrible misuse of power and the kind of world that I spent 6 years of my life fighting to prevent. Maybe it’s because I did spend so many years in the military and I do have that mindsest, but when I think of having this kind of bill passed, I immediately wonder “what would our forefathers think?” The same men who fought and died for our freedoms that SOPA and PIPA would infringe upon. Personally, I think they’d be ashamed.
So tomorrow when you visit MamaKitty Reviews from 8am – 8pm, to show my support to stop the effort to stop these bills from being passed, the site will be “dark”. We will return at 8pm with our regularly scheduled programming.
Review: Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione
They are here. They ride. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
His name is Ares, and the fate of mankind rests on his powerful shoulders. If he falls to the forces of evil, the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is far stronger than any mortal, but even he cannot fight his destiny forever. Not when his own brother plots against him.
Yet there is one last hope. Gifted in a way other humans can’t-or won’t-understand, Cara Thornhart is the key to both this Horseman’s safety and his doom. But involving Cara will prove treacherous, even beyond the maddening, dangerous desire that seizes them the moment they meet. For staving off eternal darkness could have a staggering cost: Cara’s life.
- Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; 1 edition (April 1, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 044657449X
- ISBN-13: 978-0446574495
- FTC Disclosure: I bought this with my own money.
Let me just get this out of the way: I LOVE Larissa Ione. Like, it’s kind of serious. MamaMeloney got me started on her books about a year ago, and I’ve been reading her stuff ever since. Let me just say though, coming off the Demonica series (the first series that the Lords of Deliverance books are based on) was tough. I really learned to love those damn succubi. *grin*
I had my reservations at first. I mean, damn. The series is based on some pretty nasty shit, primarily that the world is ending around them. It’s weird, too, because the books aren’t dark like you’d expect other apocalyptic PNR’s to be. It’s really funny and witty, and I soon learned to love this series.
The characters in this first book of the series are quite likeable. The book does start off slowly, probably because it’s the first book in the series, and Ione is building a new world and schema which is fundamentally different from that of the Demonica series. Once you get into it, though, and you find out the central premise of the book—that these Horsemen cannot let their seals break, or they’ll turn evil like the already fallen brother, Pestilence. Like other good series’ this book leaves you with just enough cliff-hanger so that you are begging (but not pleading) for more. The second book in the Lords of Deliverance series, Immortal Rider, is already available for purchase.
I love Larissa Ione and her writing, so I give this book five out of five meows, hands down. Go get it!
