There are never enough stars for Victoria Danann's books! This one gets all 5 stars available!
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I started fussing and cussing about this one almost immediately after I started it.  I was reading something else and I was short on sleep when this one arrived so I was not in shape for a straight through reading I didn't think.  But I did it anyway.

There are a couple of authors who I read, no matter what.  Yep, Victoria is one of them.  I've been with her since "My Familiar Stranger" and I think I've read every book since and I have never, to my knowledge, had anything less than a 5 star experience.  This one brings in bits and pieces from everywhere in this series and I think/hope it's the opening of a new series?  That will be awesome as long as the others keep rolling.

What about the story?  A demon, some fae, dimension jumping, a love story, a revelation, a little steamy sex scene oh yeah, and Rosie.  And Simon, humanized.  If you want more, buy it.  You will be glad you did!
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This book was "nothing but net!" And it deserves all the stars!
This was a tough book to swallow. But I expect nothing less from the likes of Kennedy Ryan. This author is just phenomenal. She doesn't just write. Her pages are filled with not only romance, but hope, soul, compassion, forgiveness, you know all those hard topics we tend to shy away from.

I love watching her characters grow, mature and come into their own. There were times when I couldn't handle what I was reading. I had to close my kindle, shut my eyes and breathe.
The love story between August and Iris was so heartwarming and beautiful! I could feel their love flowing to me. This book was an experience and I will NEVER forget it.
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I stumbled upon this book while scrolling through reading selections.  It grabbed my interest as I thought, well this time even though it is about Vampires, they don't appear to be the good guys.  Not with the words "The Vampire Hunters" in the title.  And I did wonder how tough a Knight of the Black Swan could be.  Swans don't appear to be a particularly vicious bird after all.  As I had already started and stopped several books in my search to find a truly great one, I was not really expecting much from this new author.  But, I thought, what the heck, might as well give it a chance. The first thing I noticed was that the reader (me) was kept at a distance from the characters.  This was a new perspective and I wasn't sure I liked it.  I like to be able to immediately connect with the characters.  But the writing was intriguing and drew me in as Danann started mixing several different genres together..there was sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal and romance, all blossoming one after the other, like flowers on pages.  I love all of these genres but wasn't sure they would meld together, but I couldn't have been more pleased.  Danann crafted a superb tale which wove everything together beautifully.  And before I knew it, I was plunging down a long spiraling tunnel as I raced through page after page.  I was entranced as I became so closely connected to each of the characters.  How it happened, I don't know but I was immersed in each and every one of them.  I was right there with them.  And just when I thought I had figured each of them out, they would surprise me, sometimes in a laugh out loud humorous way, and then I would feel my heart wrench and my gut clinch.  I truly fell in love with everything about this book.  Danann opened up an entire new world for me and the possibilities became endless.  I loved the strength she endowed all of her heroes and heroines with.  I loved that as she brought me into her world with a masterful grace and finesse, I discovered I never wanted to leave.  And as I read ever slower so I could keep the story alive and those pages came slowly to an end....I shouted Hooray for you! Victoria Danann.  Hooray for  you! Elora and B Company.  For their courage and strength and for their ability to love so unconditionally. I simply can not put into words the emotions I felt when I closed the last page on this book.  It was probably one of hope and gladness, as I had discovered this book when there were already sequels which had been published.  But I knew I had to post a review.  And I NEVER post reviews, well maybe once.  But never when I am in the grip of buying the next book, but I had to tell someone, that IF there is ONE book that you are hoping to use as an escape route to a land of wonder...then this is it.  Don't hesitate.  Just do it.
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I desperately wish I could give this book more than the allowable 5 stars! I LOVED this book! I discovered Nicole Deese's work after she'd already written a few books and I've not completely caught up yet, but I can't wait to do just that. She is a tremendous author. She manages to capture the reader's heart from the very beginning, crafting characters that live on in your heart after reading the last word.

Told in 2 POVs, this story is full of emotion and depth, even the secondary characters. I felt as if I were indeed a part of the action and several scenes brought such joy to my heart, I gasped aloud. Truly, this is one for your keeper shelf and worthy of a re-read many times over. Just don't miss it.

*I received a preview copy of this book. The opinions stated are entirely my own.
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So i don't really have all the fancy words to describe this book.  The authors first book Unravel had me messed up for days....in a good way.  I was anxious to see how she would wrap up Victoria's story...she DID NOT disappoint me.  I truly didn't see how she would pull this one off, but boy howdy! Did she ever!  I certainly hope to to go back to Fairfax and get Raegan's story.  This book...Yes...just so
much YES!  of course it's 5 STARS...
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LOVED it :) Everything about this book had me hooked! I started it and finished it in one night because I couldn't put it down. Victoria did an awesome job writing this one, sucking me in and made me fall in love with one dark hot tattooed man names Royal. You want sometime to read that will have you excited, hooked and so much more? This book is just for you. There is just so much to love about this one, and ALL the characters you meet in this book.... well just read it I promise you will want more and won't want to stop reading!!
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OMG!! This book was awesome! Everything that Charlene Hartnady writes is phenomenal! I have bought every single book that she has written, and she has never disappointed me! I can't wait for the "Lightening Dragon" to come out in a few months!!!

Charlene....you rock! Keep up the great work that you are doing for your readers, and fans like me!!
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5 Stars is not enough for this book. It grabs you from the start and doesn't let go. I totally fell in love with all of the characters. I want 5 year old Nicole to come have play dates and tell me about her day. I want to meet Cara for coffee and fill me in on what's happening in her life and I want Brad to, well, I don't know what I want Brad to do, he's pretty perfect just being!

This book is full of emotion and goodness. There were points where I wanted to slap some sense into some of the characters (and just plain b*(#h others). One scene totally brought tears to my eyes and pain to my heart...and I never cry! But the overall emotion was happiness and hope, and love, so much love, the good kind, where your heart fills up and spills over.

Every book of CDR's I read I close the book saying, that was the best book she's ever written...this, this book, Bombshell, is the best book she's ever written!

Highly recommend this read. Such a good story! :)
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I have not been able to tear myself away from Marilyn's books of late. This is yet another winner! I love everything about Marilyn's writing, even starting from the names of the characters. They are all so original!
In this story I enjoy Caitlin's fiestiness and how the super smooth Garrett hijacks her from the word go. There is high romance and sensitivity throughout. The settings Marilyn uses are always so different and I can't help being pulled into the story from the first pages and cannot put the book down until I have read it all! They really are addictive :)
If you love romantic and entertaining stories you will love this one!
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WOW! I was in such a reading slump until V.E. Schwab yanked me right out with A Darker Shade of Magic! It was everything I needed and more. The Londons are scary, beautiful, heartbreaking, and just plain AMAZING! Characters? BRILLIANT! I either loved-to-love or loved-to-hate every single character in ADSOM. Kell is amazing in every possible way...I can't imagine anyone not falling in love with him. He is powerful, smart, cool, funny, and has a certain "swagger" that you will only understand after reading the book.
As with all of Victoria's books, the writing is lyrical and just plain gorgeous. There was so much to discover between these pages and I loved getting lost inside of them!
This is a wholly unique,pitch-perfect, and fast-paced romp through one of the coolest worlds I've ever read!
I have to add that though this is "technically" an adult book, I found it to be PERFECT for YA lovers as well! I read mostly YA, and I flew through ADSOM in one night!
Grab a copy of this one NOW guys...I promise you won't regret it! Scratch that! BUY THIS BOOK NOW, as I cannot imagine my not having had the immense pleasure of reading it, and I don't want anyone to miss out on the sheer awesomeness!
Victoria, you have done it again...
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It's possible I say that at the end of every one of Jan Karon's books, but this time I mean it..., really! I was hooked from the beginning, started crying and fell in love when I met a sweet new character (not telling, because you must read this book to find out!), and am in love with all the familiar characters anew. Last night as I was falling asleep I had the thought that I might start all over again with the series. Truly, truly my favorite books! Thank you for gifting the world with this series Jan Karon!
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This book has it all! Drama, suspense, love, laughter, and more! I fell in love with each and every one of the characters, even the villainous ones! Tiffany is a woman who has lost the ability to trust all together. She envisions herself as a future single cat lady. Trust. Such a simple word for an emotion that was more complex than the theory of consciousness. At one point I thought Id understood it, and then the concept slipped through my brain, never to return. I lost it with Fletcher (her first love and now ex) and never got it back. Luckily, there is the handsome, charming, and ever so sweet Todd to show her that not only can she trust again, but love again as well. Its not an easy road to get to that point though as Todd has his own demons that he too is dealing with. One being trust as well. I avoided her for a good reason. There was no sane reason to ever get myself trapped in a similar situation. Savannah (his awful ex) had been my first love, and that ended in heart break. This time it would be worse, I was sure of it. Theres your drama, and your romance storyline for those who love the genera as much as I do. Their friends are amazing and fun to read about as well. Colin and Jain are Tiffanys best friends. You get a glimpse into the love lives of both of them. Colin with his hunky man that lives in California, and Jain with her hubby Braydon. Whilst this is going on the thriller and suspense is weaving through the story line as well. We meet Angela, born with a silver spoon in her mouth and to parents that are more concerned about their reputations than their child. She has always been an inconvenience and as soon as she messes with that reputation by literally being a fake and tarnishing the family name, they ship her off to Romania to volunteer for an orphanage. As much as this is supposed to be a punishment she gains so much more from her experience during her time there. There is the mystery that follows her character and another I will leave unnamed for you figure out when you get this book into your hands. It is well written and so very captivating throughout. Not one dull moment which I tend to find in most books I read. Thus my 5 star review. I started the book at 8 pm and read beginning to end till 1 am because I could not put it down!
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The Vampire Hunter gives fans and new readers a look into Rammel Hawking's life that was only touched on in My Familiar Stranger, book 1 in the Knights of the Black Swan.  The Series is number 1 on my list of favorite series.  Rammel Hawking has been number 1 on my Book Boyfriend list; with this book he has secured that place. Victoria Danann has created a world unique to her imagination with characters who speak to her.  I know they do because I've read the interviews.  Her characters are complex individuals with all the emotions and personality you would expect from a writer of Victoria's caliber.  I became so involve with the characters and their situations that I laugh out loud and cry happy and heart broken tears.  The story is fast paced and will keep you reading late into the night.  Victoria Danann is a master storyteller.  I am so thankful that she is sharing her incredible world with us.

The Vampire Hunter can be read as a standalone book but I highly recommend that you read the complete series.  I can't wait to start reading My Familiar Stranger again.
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I can't say enough about this series!  I have read them both twice now while "patiently" waiting for Crashed.  The author does an amazing job of making you feel connected to the characters and their life stories.  She makes you want to learn more about Colton and Rylee with each chapter.  Thank you K. Bromberg!  I am a forever fan now!  I wish there were more stars to offer!
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I've just discovered yet another bestselling author that I've never even heard of before - Victoria Danann - who is prolific and has an imagination beyond compare.

My Familiar Stranger has intriguing characters - that one kind of wishes really did exist in our dimension... And I love the concept of parallel dimensions, which I haven't run across since I read Roger Zelazny, decades ago, probably because I've generally leaned toward other genres.

A captivating story, with sub-stories, sexy characters, funny dialogue, romance, and magic. And this is just the first book in a series, so I'll get to continue to enjoy these characters! I've actually already finished the second book and am about to order the third.

There are a few editorial glitches, but they don't detract from the story a bit.

When I review a book, I sometimes mention my Kindle eReader and shopping in the Amazon Kindle bookstore. I have found that the readily accessible book reviews written by other regular readers, have led me to many authors I might never have found otherwise. Thank you to all the other readers who take the time to write reviews.

Thank you, Victoria Danann, for your entertaining books and for the affordable pricing! Keep them coming, please.

Happy reading.
:)
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Unbearable girl was truly brilliant work!  Emotionally charged from the very start, it will plunge you right into a masterfully spun Story that weaves you through every twist and turn right alongside the young heroine, Dianna while keeping your emotions and curiosity at such a high peak that you just can't stop turning the pages!  I found Dianna to be inspiring, multi-faceted and believable.  Trying to keep a strong exterior while facing so many obstacles laced with such deep inner turmoil makes emotionally gripping characters that leave you wanting more!  The author has a style of writing that creates instant identification with the heroine, Dianna, I mean haven't we all faced some or at least one of these challenges or known someone who has?  She covers some controversial topics such as abuse, teen pregnancy and same sex relationships but, does it in such a heart-wrenching way because you can so easily feel what this character is feeling.  It was truly a moving read for me and I did read it all in one sitting, it just draws you in so completely!  I think a sequel would really be something to think about.  I think it would be awesome to see the strength the character could go on to develop as she continues her journey.  It could deeper explore her relationships and maybe her relationship with her mom even?  I know a lot of us have had mom issues and that would be another facet worth exploration.  Anyway, this was certainly a heartwarming and emotionally gripping read.  I think the author knows this genre and will definitely be a force to reckon with.  Sure to be a hit not only among young adults but, old adults as well!  TWO Thumbs up!! Keep them coming!
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I love author Madison Daniel's books and I love author D. Love's books so when I discovered that they co-wrote a book I knew that I must read it and that it would be without a doubt an amazing read!  I was not disappointed at all by this story! I loved it right from the very start! The idea behind the story and the characters were amazing and as a fan of both authors I could see where their individual styles stood out.  There was no doubt that Madison was behind the concerts (Imagine Dragons) and music/song mentions and that Derinda threw in her knowledge of romance and things that make girls sigh when they read about their perfect man, date and excitement at meeting that special someone.

The characters and their friends instantly become friends of the readers.  The bonds that they show are how the reader wants to go through life and form their own bonds and relationships.  The descriptions of the locations make the reader feel like they are in Las Vegas and in Virginia right along with them.  The story is also not at all predictable and the reader often finds themselves thinking that they know what is coming next but they will be in for a surprise when it doesn't work out at all that way. The ending is nothing like you expect but you will find yourself loving it!

The authors grab the readers attention and never let it go, the readers think about the story long after the book is finished. I am going to hold the authors to that To Be Continued at the end of the story and will start hounding them now to get to work on that!  Add this book to your TBR list and plan on reading an amazing book that you can't help but jump right into!