GREAT VAMPIRE READ!!!!
353021
I normally don't like vampire books, but this one was recommended.  The characters are well-developed and the author's description of the settings are short and to the point.  Sometimes, authors write pages of pages of a certain place, and I tend to lose interest.  This story was interesting from the beginning to the end.  There's vampires, love, danger, jealousy....everything good to keep you hooked till the end!
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Bad Mouth by Angela McCallister
Reviewer: Kris (w/ I Heart Books)
Rating: 5 hearts
*From personal TBR list*

I am pretty open about my usual distaste for vampires. This stems mostly from the feeling that all of the vampire novels are either exactly the same or trying to be TOO different from the other. With that being said every once and awhile a vampire stands out among the brooding, fanged masses and kicks up my heart beat.

Kade was that vampire. He stood out because he wasn't a stale and brooding.

I loved McCallisters take on vampires; she touched on both classic and new ideas. Melding the two perfectly to my liking. I think it's hard in this post-Twilight bookiverse to come up with new vamp ideas and not be compared to Meyers. This was definitely an adult vamp novel and not one little bit like Twilight. Nary a sparkling virgin to be seen!

In this book we follow Val as she searches for her ex husband and the vampires responsible for multiple deaths. Accepting help from vampires is not high on her to-do list, but it becomes a necessary evil. Assuming the vampire assigned to help is a desk jockey and then coming face to face with Kade, the prince of vampires, throws her for a loop. The undeniable attraction they both feel for each other is another unexpected turn of events.

Kade does not like humans. He has good reason for this but that doesn't really make you feel in better right? He swore a lot and was very... uhm, brash. I'm not going to lie... completely my kind of male! He didn't hold back where his mouth was concerned. But the more we learned about him through Val's eyes, the more we learned that he really was a kind and fair man.

Val was the epitome of kick ass heroine. She was afraid but overcame. She was wrong and admitted it. She was hurt, she voiced it. She was a little of everything we wished we all could be. Lol. Including being the object of Kade's desires.

McCallister did a great job of keeping us in the dark about certain plot twists and I am a huge fan of unpredictable plots! I love those "Whoa... WTF!" moments. Too much that we read is cookie cutter plot, and this was refreshingly not!  I loved and hated the ending. I simultaneously thought `Yes, that's awesome!' and `Nooo, there must be more!'.

I highly recommend this for someone looking for more than your typical vampire novel and wanting characters that are more human while being more than human. I can't wait for book 2!
300829
This book drew me in the first few lines I read. I love the way Valerie describes herself through the book. The love scenes are vivid and they give you great visual of the vampires. I look forward to the next book.
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This book was very interesting, kept my attention from the beginning all the way to the end. Not your normal vampire romance book. This had a very unique storyline, suspense & a little bit of a who-done-it. Characters & story was well thought out & developed. Definitely recommend. I can't wait to read the others in this series. Great job !!!
4970833
I'm Loving These eBooks By Cynthia Eden!!! This One Had My Full Attention! Loved That Olivia Had Became A Vamp And, She Ain't A Djinn!!!!!!
1494350
I couldn't put it down!! it's a wonder the spine didn't break!!! It was fast paced thrilling and romantic!! A great read that i would recommend to any vampire book lover! Go Edward and Bella! Thanxs Stephanie!!!
968336
I typically do not read vampire novels however this is a must read.  Between the vampirism, the medical aspects, and family morals and values this book kept me on the edge.  I can't wait for the next book to see what happens.  Great job on your first write!!!
3323428
This story may be one of my favorite vampire stories. There was quite a bit of scary, suspensefulness to it. So hard to put down!!!
3624355
Loved this book! It was a whole different take on all the vampire books Ive read before! I would highly recommend this book!
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I bought this book based on some good reviews from the press. Halfway through I was growing a bit disappointed, but for the right reasons. I wanted more. i didn't want the story to end and wished that this would take on a serial role. Well I got my wish. There will be another book in the series coming soon. His writing is incredable and draws you right in. The characters are multi-dimensional and regardless of good or bad, all play a crucial role in the plot. Loved this book. Loved the colorful prose.

To the gentlemen who bought this book by accident because it had the same title as another book by a different author...you shouldn't blame the author for using a clever title on a vampire novel (even if it had been taken). I am sure you didn't notice that the author's name was not the same and the close-up picture of the smoking vampire's mouth!!! GREAT BOOK!!!!!
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I read many reviews and I have to say that everyone has books they like and ones they don't.

I say that I truly liked the book. Loved the plot, I'm a vampire fan for many many years.

Definitely going to continue onto book 2 and am excited to see what is going to happen next.

Was so sad once the book was over.

My recommendation is to give it a try.
4697975
Very cool vampire story... Totally draws you in... I am told this is being made into a movie and I could totally envision it while reading it. Even in talks with the author about providing music for the film! Enjoy the book!
4972673
Enjoyed reading this book. Dont normally read vampire books but this one was well worth the read. Story was paced very well. Characters intereting and well thought out. Look foward to the next book. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a good mystery/vampire book to read.
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Not your cuddly everyday vampire story!!  This seems to take place right after the first book which I would have liked to have read before this one, but this was a great story on it's own!  You really feel for the MC and everything she has been through and noe as a newly turned vampire, what her life will be.  Great story!!  Ends so abruptly, leaves you hanging!!!
4230827
I have read many so called vampire romances and this author is the best.  The story is original, the sex scenes are satisfying, the plot is rich, and the reader is left fulfilled with the ending.  I just hate that there is so much time to wait for the next book.  This is one author that I REALLY look forward to the next book.  I HIGHLY recommend this author.  Thank you J.D Ward and keep on writing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3833734
Neat twist on the vampire story. Author does a great job!!!!!
3048299
This is one of the best vampire stories I have ever read. I was sad at some of the deaths in this book but that is what makes it such a great story. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a good vampire story. I am hoping there is more to this story that revolves around Tori. Looking forward to reading more from Christopher Buecheler.