Jane Yellowrock rocks!
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I started this series a few years ago and ran through them fast...real fast! Love Jane, love all the 'baddies', love the plots, and all the characters that fall into Jane's life! She's such a bad-ass with a heart! Then I found a couple more books in the series that I hadn't read and I find myself in the same place...no new Jane Yellowrock stories. So, guess I'll have to be patient and check back in a year and hope Miss Hunter has written more books. Love this series, one of my favorites...and I've read many series! Thank you, Faith Hunter!....more please!
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I read all of Jane yellow rock series and it continues to amaze me the level of writing. So good I read the book again.
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Blood of the Earth is a spin-off  from Faith Hunter's outstanding Jane Yellowrock series. We get to see a few old friends and definitely make new friends in this introduction.
Being a long time reader of Faith's work, I was looking forward to this first book in her Soulwood Series.  I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!
Nell Ingram was introduced to us in a short story called "Off the Grid" when Jane Yellowrock needed assistance to locate a missing vampire.  That story gives us a glimpse of Nell, who seems to be not only alone, but lonely.  Nell has a talent for being able to 'read' the land, and the land her.

Blood of the Earth is an awakening for Nell.  When Rick La Fleur, from PsyLED along with a woman, Paka pull into her driveway, she senses that her life is going to change.  And change it does.  Rick wants Nell's help in finding kidnapped girls, but the help he wants puts her right back into God's Cloud of Glory Church, a cult that she escaped.

Blood of the Earth lays the groundwork for what I expect to be a long and excellent series.
I cannot wait for November to get the next book in this series, Curse of the Land.
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Hands down - my favorite series. (well, ok, besides Jane Yellowrock, and Kate Daniels books...) You will get sucked in and not be able to put each book down. The pace just doesn't quit! You'll love each character  and every book will leave you wanting more.
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Jane Yellowrock is an amazing character with depth and dimension.  These books never get traded in or passed on; I want them on my shelf where I can reread them anytime I feel like it.  In Shadow Rites, there is a major attempt to reconcile the ancient conflict between the vampires and the witches.  Not everyone is happy about the potential for reconciliation, and the unhappy campers have major powers to create mayhem.
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I love this new series from Faith Hunter.  It's close enough to the Jane Yellowrock series that it's familiar but different enough to be new.  I really like Nell.  Her innocence and old fashion ways are a nice twist and I like the relationship between her and her family and the woman of "the cult". I look forward to the next installment.
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Janes debut is very raw, but also AMAZING!!!! While future works were way better recorded, this one is filled with great songs like Whores, Pigs in Zen, My Time and Trip Away!!!! Highly recommended if you like Janes Addiction!!!!
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Show recorded live on July 25, 2011 at Terminal 5 in New York City. Couldn't help but to notice the very appreciative and lively crowd that was present to take in this live Jane's Addiction gig. As always, it was great hearing "Ain't No Right", "Just Because" brought to life as well as "Been Caught Stealing" (can't get the images from the Mtv video out of my head), the awesome "Ocean Size", "Three Days", 'Mountain Song" and the intricately-played "Jane Says". Only track here that I didn't immediately recognize was "Irresistible Force (Met The Immovable Object)" which is off the band's most recent CD 'The Great Escape Artist'. Comes with a twelve-page CD booklet with some really cool pics for your ultimate viewing pleasure. Highly recommended.
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Jane Russell, who passed away recently, isn't remembered as much as she should be; she was a versatile performer! However, with continued sales of CDs like this one maybe that will change. Jane sings very well throughout this album; there's not a bad track in the lot. The quality of the sound is very good, too.

"Fine and Dandy" starts the track set with Jane performing very well; her sophisticated phrasing impresses me. "Take Love Easy" is just one of the many tracks on the CD that showcase Jane's excellent diction; she aces this as effortlessly as if it were mere breathing. "Love on the Rocks" isn't all that happy; but in Jane's more than capable hands it remains a very memorable song. "When a Woman Loves a Man" is beautifully done with great sensitivity; I could never tire of hearing Jane sing numbers like this.

"Can't We Talk It Over" has a rather intimate, heartbroken quality to it that makes it a standout of the album; and "You Don't Know What Love Is" couldn't have been done any better--I like that percussion, too! "Our Love Is Here to Stay" charms me with its beauty; Jane never sounded better and that's grand. "The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)" has a fine melody even if this is another not so happy tune; and listen for yet another gem when Jane Russell sings "How Long Has This Been Going On." "How Long Has This Been Going On" is extremely well done as Jane makes it her own by playing just a bit with the tempo and keys. "You're Mine, You" is also very well done; and I really like "Born to Be Blue" which Jane infuses with so much genuine passion.

"There Will Never Be Another You" shines bright when Jane sings it so very well; her talent carries her through and makes this a showstopper indeed! "Sing You Singers" gets an excellent treatment from Jane and the musicians; although wisely they never even try to steal the show from Jane. "I've Got the World on a String" stuns me when Jane sings it to perfection--and beyond! "One Way Ticket to the Blues" leaves nothing to be desired; and then we get the two outstanding bonus closing tracks, "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" along with "One for My Baby." It leaves me wanting more!

Jane Russell will forever remain one of the brightest stars ever; albums like this prove she could do so much more than just act. This is a must-have for Jane Russell fans; and it makes a fine CD for people just discovering Jane's talent. People who like evergreen standards will also find much to like on this album.
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I buy ALL of Jane's book for one good reason - she catches my attention and I never want to put her books down! Her newest book 'Second Chance' in particular. This is a book of friends...for life. They have reconnected and shared a tragedy together. There are points of the book that are so heartfelt - other times you are laughing...out loud! I could not put the book down. My husband couldn't wait until I was done! I even read at the baseball game! :) Keep up the great work Jane and I can't wait until your next book!

Tamara Reyes
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For those of you who have never read the series... get them... NOW. Then settle in for a delightful romp through a snark filled, action brimming world youll never want to stop devouring page by glorious page. And for those of you who HAVE read the others... YEAH, this book is even BETTER than the last. What are you waiting for?
Oh. You want to know a bit about the book? Spoilers? Are you crazy? Look. Its Jane Yellowrock kicking tails, breaking the laws of physics and etiquette while ramping up her power and family additions to the point where you wish that world where you jump into the books and join in were truly possible and you, too, could join Clan Yellowrock in NOLA!
Now get reading!
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Jane Black has spent years struggling as an indie music artist. But now she has finally found success with her third album. An album fueled by the pain of her husband leaving her. For another man. Ouch. After spending seven years in love with a man who never felt the same way for her, she no longer trusts herself. Or men.

Matthew Harrigan is a sexy, British music critic that Jane can't help notice and appreciate. But she's not going down that road again. She needs to focus on writing her next album and finding her elusive muse. But when he asks for an exclusive interview, she realizes he may have similar feelings for her. Or is she wrong again? Is he just using her for a story? Her self doubt gets in the way of not only their relationship but her son writing. She needs to get out of her own way, and out of her head. Can she get passed what happened to her marriage and learn to trust again?

I always enjoy Lauren Blakely's novels and Far Too Tempting is the right at the top of my favorites from her along with Playing With Her Heart. All rock star novels I have read in the past have the male lead as the rocker. It was a very nice change to  have the woman be the rock star for once. I liked Jane a lot because not only was she ultra cool and talented, but she is also a down to Earth woman and kick ass single mom.

And Matthew? Sigh. I have two words for you: British accent. Picturing him all handsome with that sexy accent playing in my head while I read was fantastic. So yeah, I definitely recommend this book!

Read this and more reviews at [...] I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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all the Jane Yellowrock Novels are truly a wonderful read. I have disagreed with the direction they have turned and then of course realized it was only because the writer had gotten me so involved I forgot it was "just a book." Then in her last one it went more in the direction I was hoping for so of course that was a plus for me. At any rate they are not a romance novel disguised as a paranormal, they truly are a wonderful adventure to escape in.
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I've been waiting for the second Jane Yellowrock novel since I finished the first one last year. The wait was well worth it. First, if you are thinking of purchasing Blood Cross be sure to read the first in the Jane Yellowrock series: Skinwalker. Everything that happens in Blood Cross originates from the introduction novel. It can be a stand-alone book, but why miss out on the whole story and a great read?  So if possible read Skinwalker then Blood Cross. But keeping reading...

Jane is a skinwalker. She can shift into different animals but her preference is Beast, a mountain lion. They share one body but each have their own thoughts and desires. In Skinwalker some reviewers felt that the transition from Jane's POV to Beast's POV was a little rough and hard to follow. In Blood Cross I think Hunter did a wonderful job smoothing this out. In the first novel Jane travels to New Orleans to hunt a rogue vampire. This plot is complete in Blood Cross. Also introduced is Jane's Cherokee heritage which Hunter delves deeper into with the second.

Now to this book.  Jane is an awesome character. She's just as kick-*ass as other favorite UF characters like Rachel Morgan, Jill Kismet, and Kate Daniels. She doesn't have any character hangups like Anita Blake, but I contribute that to having Beast inside of her and preventing all those pesky "human" trips. She's still hunting the vampire that is creating the rogues preying on both the human and vampire communities. Now she has to deal with Leo's mourning for his son and his fixation on her killing said son. Her best friend, and witch, Molly is visiting Jane with her children, and Jane is caught in a triangle of a romantic/sexual attraction between George (Leo's servant) and Rick, a NOPD officer and herself. Too much for one book? No way. Hunter works everything in, and throws in great action and suspense.

Hunter knocks this one out of the ballpark with smooth, rich in detail, dark writing. Again, readers don't get bogged down with complicated vampire history: it's fairly easy to follow even if you didn't read the first novel. Jane's Native American background makes her interesting and I enjoy the way Hunter describes the culture and ceremonies - also easy to follow and rich in detail. In Blood Cross we get the "creation" story of the vampires, which while not original, is still an awesome story, as well as a small history of why vampires and witches do not get along. Molly's children play a large role in this story and I'm sure we'll get to see much of them in future Jane Yellowrock novels. The romantic interest in the series is well done - not heavy on the sex or description of feelings. Secondary characters get more attention and are proving to be just as interesting as Jane herself. All together, this is a new and exciting series. So when you're waiting for the new Kismet or Kate Daniels book to come out, Hunter's Skinwalker and Blood Cross will make great reads and a nice addition to your UF collection.
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I can't say enough about how good this anthology is!  The author has given us more of the greatness we love with deeper looks into some of the supporting characters, as well as history for our heroine, Jane Yellowrock.  It makes my heart happy to have more detail regarding Janes history and friends, including how she got her vamp killing career started and met her best friend Molly.  It also made me very excited for Faith Hunters new series featuring the character of Nell, someone Ive fallen in love with and can hardly wait to learn more about.

If you are new to Janes world, by all means, start at the beginning (Skinwalker: A Jane Yellowrock Novel).  You will not be disappointed!  However, once you are caught up, enjoy this treat for the greatness it is!

Thank you Faith!
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As always, Faith has given us a fast-paced character-driven, Jane Yellowrock book.

Jane sees a lot of character growth in this book and we get glimpses of the past that made her who she is today. I love that Jane and Beast are also evolving, becoming stronger together, than they would ever be apart.

The action is non-stop and once you pick the book up, it is hard to put down.

It is a perfect blend of action, romance, friendship, love, loss, vamp politics and history, with a bit of mystery thrown in.

You could read this as a stand alone book, BUT I would recommend that you read the entire series. You won't regret it.
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I purchased this book Thursday and read it for second time Saturday. Wonderful. Great action with lots of local color. The story line moves forward but I would like to keep it like this one "with a few happy times" for Jane. I am one of those readers that worry about the characters in the book (yea, crazy). I need some relief from fighting... to rest. Go Bruiser and Beast! Thank you Faith Hunter for a job well don..