Loved Hunter's spastic writing
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Loved Hunter's spastic writing, as well as the interactions between Duke and Dr. Gonzo in their unorthodox, frenemy relationship driven by overuse of drugs and alcohol.
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If your new to Ms. Kenyon's Dark Hunter series, run right out and buy the other ones!  This is (as far as I know!) the third in her Dark Hunter series and it has me salivating for the next ones.
Sunshine Runningwolf meets Talon when he gets hit by a Mardi Gra float after saving her life, or so it seems.  This story was very complex, in that there were so many things happening at once, and yet it was easy to read and follow along, as well as feel the frustrations of all involved.  This book tore at my heart for Acheron, the leader of this motely crew of misfit dark hunters, werepeople and gods who act like snotty children.  If you want a great read that already has me reading it again and again, you'll want this one and all the others in this series.
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I love Mercedes Lackey, so anything she writes is pretty much a "must read" for me. I was intrigued by "Hunter" before I started reading it, and I fell in  love with the world after I started it. It's actually pretty different from what I typically like with more Sci-fi elements to the fantasy than I typically look for. That said, I found the blend to work incredibly well.

I love Joy as a character and I found myself eagerly wanting to learn more. Her journey from a somewhat sheltered life at the Monastery to an entirely new dynamic in Apex City is fascinating. Her perspective as an outsider is hugely beneficial to her Hunting work in Apex.

Learning about the magic in this interesting world is also fun. The hounds are truly unique, and Lackey's ability to create so many different combinations for the various Hunters is a feat. The Othersiders are also intriguing as Lackey weaves creatures of myth and legend into her own creations. The Folk are particularly interesting because it's clear there's more there than meets the eye.

The character development is well done, and while there are a few characters that seem to be portraying stereotypes, Lackey turns some of those on their ear. There are certainly links between this world and ours which is not a new trick of Lackey's, and the links offer a different way of viewing our own world, and that's really part of a good writer's job. Overall I found the characters and their development to be one of the overall best parts of the story.

Without spoilers, there are unexpected character deaths in the tale and one in particular is pretty heartbreaking. I don't want to give too much away, but I feel it worth the warning. This is another area of the story I felt was handled very well; death makes a serious situation become more real, and the deaths in "Hunter" are effective at doing so.

I really recommend the story to anyone. It's a great blend of fantasy and Sci-fi with a bit of dystopia thrown in. (Though it's probably less dystopia and more "what happens several years after the apocalypse" to be fair.) I was eager for the next book in the series as soon as I finished this one, and I suspect most readers will be as well.
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Hunter and Sarah make an awesome pair. I don't want to spoil anything, but once I got into this book I just couldn't stop flipping the pages. This was way deeper than I thought it might be, and Hunter is fleshed out as a tough, complicated man on a mission with a full MC behind him. I loved seeing the hints dropped with his past and hope to see more revealed in the future!

And those sex scenes between them? Hot, steamy, and more.
Better not read this one in public, ladies!
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I loved all three books. I didn't want to put them down. I love the witty conversations, the sexual tension, and the action of being a hunter. The plots were all very good and I highly recommend this series.
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Received in exchange for a honest review.

I had been waiting for Hunters story since Mr. and Mr. Smith. Hunter was dark and broody. Mysterious and complex. Will was complex but not as mysterious. These two were not without scars and issues. For Hunter it was the sins of the father that propels him. For Will his family and desire to be away from them and all the horrible things they did but also he is dealing with the fact that his brother and sister in their own twisted way protected him.

This is the adventurous seesaw story of Hunter and Will and how they fall in love. How Will comes to terms with himself and his family. How Hunter opens his eyes to some things and how Will helps Hunter heal. We watch these two fight their feelings especially Hunter. I love his journey the most. He battles his feelings and cant figure them out. As he is falling in love he learns about who he is and what he wants. He comes to terms with his past and helps Will come to terms with his family as well. they make each other want to be better. And Hunter learns what it means to love, respect and support the one you love and to see that love is more important than anything else.

I love watching their story. Loved the times in which they have pillow talk and we see Hunter vulnerable. Love the battle they have with themselves. How they help each other see truths and the fights they have. For me the pillow talk was more intimate and sexy than the actual sex. There was alot of attraction and sexual tension that came off the page between these two. As Hunter tries to protect Will from his family, we see a different side to Will. We see the cunning and vulnerable side. We see him struggle with who his family is and his acceptance of things even if he didn't want to.

Characters from the previous book come into play and watching them push Hunters buttons was entertaining. I love the protector Hunter. The one that worries for Will and puts him above all else.

This was a entertaining and sexy story. the story of moving on from the past, accepting your role in things and falling in love. About accepting love into your heart and trusting and respecting the one you love. About putting love above all else and being true to yourself.
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Holy Hotness!

Autumn is your typical college geek, having recently making it into college she's hoping this one will be different. No more teases, no more taunts, no more bullying....and to her surprise she gets more than she's bargained for.

She lives inside her head but she grows out of that a little. She has some serious attitude

She prefers her books and studying over attending parties, which is cool, hell I'd prefer to read than party ;)

Autumn has no experience with relationships but she is drawn to Hunter which excites and terrifies her at the same time.

HUNTER BANE!

His fricking name screams s*x & domination!

Unfortunately for him he's been dealt a s***ty card in his life, he is your typical bad boy, gorgeous, arrogant, a womaniser, and people know not to mess with him.

For Hunter college is a means to an end and he is determined to not let anybody interfere with his goal.

There is suspense, drama, lies, deception and so much more that will lure you in and have you enjoy this book all the way up until the very end.

Can Autumn come out of her shell?

Will Hunter help her become Fierce ?

I hope to see more of Autumn and Hunter in the future. There are questions that still need to be answered...
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This was the first book by this author that I have read, and I really enjoyed it.  The characters while growing on me also annoyed me, making their trials all the more real and their development on that much more enveloping.  Elle Graft is a professor who becoming infatuated with a student, Hunter Dyson.  Elle fantasizes about Hunter and keeps talking about this girl over and over to her best friends.  When it is revealed that Hunter feels the same for Elle, Elle suddenly goes into self destruct mode.  If Hunter was not such a wonderful grounded young woman, this relationship would never have had a chance, showing maturity is not closely tied to age.

As much as Elle's character made me want to scream because of her self destructive relationship patterns, I am now hooked on these two and will now be purchasing the other two books in this series to see how make out.
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Between the Elemental Mysteries and the Irin Chronicles, Hunter is becoming one of my favorites.  Her books are well researched, loads of historical references to make the stories more believable (yes, even if there is a vampire), and peaked my interest to get on the internet and do research!  Hunter writes well, develops characters and the story line to the fullest extent without bogging down.  The first is the series was a bit frustrating, but it just whetted the appetite to see where it lead, and I was well rewarded.
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Definitely my favorite of the Lure series so far, I have to tell you. Dont get me wrong, I love Kai and Boone, but dear, sweet Hunter hey, every girl needs a big, warm, cuddly teddy bear, doesnt she? (But youll have to find your own, because this one is mine.)

But I digress!

The Lure of.. books are really fun and different, not just from the usual Shifter paranormal romance books, but also from Anna Lowes Shifter books. The touch of Magnum P.I. is a fun little nod to my childhood of course, but theres also the interesting taste of Hawaiian culture and mythos woven in that makes them fun to read. You think you pretty much know what Shifter stories are like, but theres just a little something different here.

Speaking of different: Dawn and Hunter. This is not the usual, Alpha Male claims his mate story, so if thats what you want, please check out some of Annas other books. Theyre great! Hunter is not that guy. Is he strong? Heck yeah. Brave? Yep! Ex-military? Check that box, too. But hes also quiet and sweet, slow to anger, but quick to cuddle a motherless kitten. This is a man with soul-deep wounds he doesnt advertise. He carries on with life the best he can. Hes steadfast and loyal, and he needs Dawn like he needs air to breathe, but something happened to make him believe shell never accept him. But remember  hes the kind of guy wholl take care of that motherless kitten  hell never force a relationship on a woman. Hed rather live without her than cause her fear or pain. Hed rather just be near her, than scare her again.

Id take THAT guy over the typical Alpha Male every day of the week (and twice on Sundays). And do not get me started on Hunters bear side. That sweet beastie, he breaks my heart! I wanna beat the snot out of a few people, is all I can say.

The really great part is that Dawn is 100% perfect for Hunter. Fate doesnt mess around  she really knows whats shes doing when she pairs these two up. Dawn Meli (Officer Meli, of the Hawaii PD, to you and me, thank you very much) is physically and mentally strong. She and Hunter met as kids and shes always had a sweet spot for her sweet friend (get it? Sweet? Read the book, youll get my terrible joke), but she was really thrown for a loop when she found out about his secret Bear side. Its hard for her to reconcile, but not quite as hard as Hunter thinks it is. When push comes to shove, its ultimately Dawns love and inner strength that saves the day. She might just be one of my favorite female characters in Annas Shifter books. Id love to go into detail about why, but I know Id end up going into spoilers, and thats something I promised myself Id never do. Oh, the torture!

Look, if you're not too sure about this series, but kinda wanna give them a shot, PICK THIS BOOK! You will not be sorry, I promise, because Lure of the Bear is my favorite of the three books that have released so far. Yes, it does have some steamy scenes, and theres some violence, but theres a happy ending, no cheating, and you CAN read and enjoy it without having read the others first. Youll get a bit more out of it if you read the others, but I can honestly say that if you read Lure of the Bear first, youll want to go back and read Lure of the Dragon and Lure of the Wolf.
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Once I started reading this book I just could not put it down -- it was that good.

If you're "into" serial killers, excellent writing, and a wonderfully woven story by all means pick up this book.

I wish Ms. Hunter would write more books!
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I loved how Erin Hunter gave a detailed description of each character and her writing was just... really amazing! I just couldn't stop reading!
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I really love Hunter's Alex Reynolds books because they are so entirely unique.  They blow-apart stereotypes and everything we've come to expect in the gay-mystery sub-genre:  the leading character, Alex Reynolds and his  partner Peter, are deeply in love and committed, and Alex's mother is a  wonderful and inspired addition.  It's a relief to read a series in which  the characters are not constantly whining about the plight of being gay,  and where the stories don't necessarily revolve around gay issues, even  though that does enter into it a bit.  Unlike many gay mystery series, you  get the feeling that these guys have lives outside their  sexuality.
Federal Fag is a welcome addition to the series, as Alex and  his family try to discover who killed a porn star-former friend of Alex's.  I found myself laughing out loud over and over again (especially when  Alex's mother shows up for the first time).  Hunter hits just the right  balance between the humor, which is first rate, and the mystery, which is a  well-thought-out, constant source of surprise.
If you like more than a  little humor with your mystery, you'll love it.  This is a wonderful book!
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I picked up the first Monster Hunter International novel as an experiment and because I liked the premise, and ever since I have had a great time with the series.

Generally this is a step back into form after Monster Hunter International: Legion which, while very interesting and well written, was a little bit of a divergence after the over the top excellence that was Monster Hunter: Alpha. I loved the shift in perspective and the introduction of different monsters and the high stakes of this entry.

Franks is a great character and I worried that it would reduce him as a character to spend more time with him as a perspective character. However, I was very wrong about that initial assessment. Franks remains a very intimidating character and the additional depth that was added was every bit the quality that he deserved. I loved the action and the introduction of other perspectives as well. Overall a great book that deserves a read if you like monsters or generally just well written hardcore sci-fi/horror.
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I was so excited to get this book, the second in the Hunter Saga series. Where book one, The Hunter: Awakening, left off, Perfidious picked up the story and carried it all the way through to the last page. Engaging favorite characters returned, true to their personalities, yet evolving as they each, in their own way, deal with the results of those traumatic events that took place in book one. Intrigue unfolds as the reader follows those favorite characters along their paths, paths that could lead to death and destruction or to a personal salvation. New characters are introduced that hold their own and add to the story.  Realistic dialogue and believable characters keep one reading to discover what is going to happen next. Human, otherworldly, entertaining throughout... and with another enticing ending that hints at book three... I am loving this series!
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Chasing Me

 Shaft on Tour #3

Hunter and Chase(Tiger Lily)

Cat Mason

Contemporary Romance

5 Stars

 Hunter, loves Bacon, his nickname is Cunter, he doesnt sleep with the same woman more than once. Hes the lead singer of Shaft. The life of the party, theres not a bet out there he wouldnt take. But by now we all know Chase isn't just any woman, shes gotten under his skin. and hes lost without her. Since she isn't around hes not the same old pain in the butt prankster he normally is.

 Behind the fun loving Hunter is a dark past that needs to be brought out to the open for him to get through and move on with his life. Going back to Vegas, just might be the kick in the pants he needs to get his life going in the right direction. Hes back in Chases hometown, can he get the words out to let her know how he feels? Will he convince her to give him another chance? Will she stick by him once she knows whats waiting for him when he gets back home to Nashville?

 WILL HUNTER GET HIS HEA???

 I think this might have been my favorite book in the series so far. There is definitely more to come with this group of friends who are now family!!
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Hunter would be really hard to resist.  He seems so perfect, sexy, kind, hot, ...,so what if he is Emma's stepbrother.  I do really recommend this series, but you do have to start with the first book. It will be worth your money.  Love, sex, family, and and a great story!