Over the Moon

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Three bestselling superstars and one exciting new voice in paranormal romance in a hot new anthology.

When it comes to sexy werewolves, fairies, and magic, there's only one place for readers to go this winter: Over the Moon.

Angela Knight ventures to the borders of Mageverse, a land ruled by vampire knights.

MaryJanice Davidson returns to the wicked lair of the Wyndham werewolves.

Virginia Kantra finds magic and wonder in a strange fairy kingdom.

And Sunny discovers a Mixed Blood Queen in command of a new realm.

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Great writers creating great stories!!.......2007-09-27

Every story is a great read! Each unique in their own way but making them all work to make a wonderful book to read. I highly recomend this book as well as other books of these talented authers!

okay.......2007-07-13

Four short stories. MaryJanice Davidson threw in a little lone werewolf/vampire part that was weird, but okay. Angela Knight added a story about a bitten werewolf that agrees to protect one of the nobility from a bad situation (this I felt was the best story). I've never heard of or read anything by Virginia Kantra. She wrote a story about the Fae that was okay, nothing memorable about it. And then onto the last story by Sunny.

I have read Sunny's two other books in this series and enjoy them greatly. In her first book, she flat out tells you that she was inspired by early Laurell K. Hamilton and other paranormal romance writers and that she created her world based on what they started, so don't get all uppity about it. Also, her books are labeled as erotica, so you can expect a lot of heavy sex. This short story, even though it is labeled "Three," is actually based between her first and second novel. I thought it was a good contribution to her series.

Fun and varied.......2007-06-02

This was a fun little anthology. I especially loved Virginia Kantra's beautiful portrayal of the faery kingdom and MaryJanice Davidson's hilarious were-vamp match. Fun read, but be prepared for a huge cross-section of styles!

Worth Buying.......2007-05-08

The MaryJanice Davidson & Angela Knight stories were much as expected. I am a fan of these two authors. And honestly, I own a copy of just about everything with either of their names on it.
If you have read their stuff before, then you know what to expect from them. If not, I would not recommend starting with this collection, but instead with one of their earlier novels.
The Virgina Kantra story was not bad. I won't say it was great, for the truth is, I barely remember it. *shrug* This is not an insult, merely that her writing was neither so great I had to have more or so awful I had to remember to stay away permanently.
And now, for the last story, by Sunny. She has potential. I am almost tempted to try one of her full-length stories in the hope that maybe just the lack of length didn't give her enough room. However, I had to force myself to finish the tale, I kept getting so frustrated.
For fans of Laurell K. Hamilton, the heroine is a weird cross between Anita Blake and Merideth Gentry. I would even say this might be a homage to that author's work. Unfortunately, Ms. Sunny is obviously missing what makes Hamilton's work so very attractive to so many people. The heroine comes off as extremely melodramatic and weak.
I would, overall recommend this book, but I will say that the last story is not worth the effort it takes.

A great read from start to finish!.......2007-05-03

This is a paranormal anthology that really delivers! From start to finish, I found story after story that I liked, could relate to and totally enjoyed--in more ways than one!! My fav has to be "Between the Mountain and the Moon". It's like a fantasy come to life! The sexuality of the stories was highly charged and erotic. I really would recommend this one to anyone a fan of the genre. I also would recommend Dead Sexy: Two Tales of Vampire Erotica

Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling

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Gain Light and Insight
This book is wonderful
truly helpful book
Worth a Re-read, especially if the first time was hurried.
great book about emotional eating

Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling
Anita A. Johnston PhD.
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ASIN: 0936077360

Book Description

By weaving practical insights and exercises through a rich tapestry of multicultural myths, ancient legends, and folktales, Anita Johnston helps the millions of women preoccupied with their weight discover and address the issues behind their negative attitudes toward food.

Customer Reviews:

Gain Light and Insight.......2007-08-23

"Eating in the Light of the Moon" is hands down the best book on disordered eating I have yet to read, because it sheds light on the painful struggle with uplifting, inspiring storytelling. Johnston's soft, delicate voice will weave you through tales of distant lands which somehow bring you to the shore of self-discovery. This book does use psychology as the basis for its generalizations, but I never found it to be too preachy. Like saying good-bye to your favorite characters at the end of a novel, you will not want this story to end. It is one giant affirmation, and I recommend it especially to women who long to reclaim their hidden or lost feminine.

This book is wonderful.......2007-07-28

For people who want to recover from an eating disorder this book is a must for your library. It is conforting, interesting and soulful. It prompts the inner self to open its mouth and get ready to be fed what will truly nourish you.

An eating disorder can be a catalyst to your growth as a person if you surrender to it with awareness and be open to its teachings. This book can help you do that. When you really know what you need besides behaviors of an eating disorder then you can go about the task of learning and working in partnership with life to create what you are really wanting and desiring.

If you are new in recovery this book helps open the door to the deeper self and prepares you for a journey. If you are already in recovery and want another affirming voice to add to your support system, this book will help.

truly helpful book.......2007-07-10

this book was an EXTRAORDINARY experience....it was almost as if I was having a 1:1 therapy session with a psychologist. What a fantastic exploration into an isolated world of eating disorders where no one really knows what it is like until you have been there. This book really gets to the meat of what is underlying an eating disorder. Having experienced this myself, it was nothing short of a incredible awakening as to revealing why I do what I do. Highly recommended

Worth a Re-read, especially if the first time was hurried........2007-06-05

I am currently reading this book for the second time, immediately following a treatment program for disordered eating and bulimia. This book is an incredible source of inspiration, and a real beacon of light for those who are not currently in a therapy program.

I admit, the first time I looked through this book I was put off and uninterested in it because of the "mother earth, sacred feminine" tone in the first few pages. In retrospect, I am not sure that it was the point of view that wasn't my style as much as the fact that my ED was in charge of my rational mind, telling me that I was just fine and the book was stupid.

I recommend purchasing this book if you have read "Life with ED" or "Don't Live It, Diet" or some memoirs of those with EDs, because it is a totally different perspective. It isn't as easy to read as the "Life with ED", and it isn't a work book. It isn't a sad story about ED that will be triggering. Rather, it is a book divided into easy to read chapters that comfort the spirit and affirm recovery.

Thanks Dr. Johnston for such a creative and caring book.

great book about emotional eating.......2007-05-15

This is one of the best books I have ever read about emotional eating. The author is clear, easy to understand, and compassionate. She provides a mix of thoughtful and pragmatic info. I strongly recommend this book!!!!

Dark Side of the Moon (A Dark-Hunter Novel, Book 10)

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The "weakest link" in the series
Loved this book
No Anne Rice here
She has something here, but...
i thought it was a gag

Dark Side of the Moon (A Dark-Hunter Novel, Book 10)
Sherrilyn Kenyon
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ASIN: 0312934343
Release Date: 2006-11-28

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Susan Michaels was the hottest reporter on the Beltway Beat until she walked into a setup that ruined her reputation. Now she’s working for a small Seattle paper, penning stories about killer moths and alien babies, convinced that her life couldn’t get any worse…

That was before an idea for a breaking news piece brought her to a local animal shelter where she ends up listening to her source rant about vampires and gets coerced into adopting a cat despite her allergies. But when her new pet suddenly reveals himself to be a gorgeous—and lethal—shapeshifter, Susan realizes that there’s far more at stake than a career-saving by-line.

Born into a world of predators, Were-Hunter Ravyn Kontis was betrayed by those he loved best. Soulless, pitiless, he has spent three hundred years battling the Daimons who seek to subjugate humankind. Against all odds, Susan evokes in Ravyn feelings of tenderness. Desire. Love. And with the ultimate battle about to begin, this one very human woman holds the power to shatter both their worlds...

Customer Reviews:

The "weakest link" in the series.......2007-09-28

I love the Dark Hunters and have enjoyed learning about the world that SK has created. There have been some good books and some outstanding books in the series, but this one has been my least favorite. First of all, it was not written well and seemed to be thrown together. There were certain things that were repetitive. The characters were not well developed, and like another reviewer said, Susan was just way too sarcastic. I did not feel any empathy for her at all. I like the sexy scenes as much as other fans, but the scenes in this book were bordering on the ridiculous. It's pretty telling, when some of my favorite characters in the book were the bad guys! Please write a better one next time, Sherrilyn. I'm still a big fan and will forgive you this one.

Loved this book.......2007-07-12

I picked this up randomly in a library while shopping for something else. I am an avid reader, and I just couldn't put this book down. Other D-H's fans may be disappointed, but since this is the first of the series I read, it sent me running to read the others.
Heros are likable, even if some of them have flaws... as everything else, it's not perfect (as I am sure, not meant to be). Some people will like/love it, others won't.
As for me, I just had a great time reading it.

No Anne Rice here.......2007-06-15

I've read Anne Rice, and loved it. I don't love this. This is a combination of romance novel (which I don't enjoy in general) and fantasy/occult which I often like quite a bit. Perhaps it's not fair of me to review this book because I don't as a rule like romances. But I was willing to give it a shot, and I'm sorry. The characters were unbelievable, their "Rules" of engagment were just silly (e.g. immortal killer beasts cannot enter a home without an invitation), and there were many inconsistencies (e.g. Ravyn's bullet holes heal in a matter of hours, but he still has blisters on his hands or bruises on his neck long afterwards).
I enjoyed the sarcasm of Susan, though.

She has something here, but..........2007-06-15

I bought it when it came out in hardcover because I was still a loyal--if closeted--DH fan. Even though that loyalty is waning, I have to give props to Sherrilyn Kenyon for this book, which serves a few purposes.

The first is to give you a mix of her two genres: Dark-Hunter and Were-Hunter. I'll spare you the story of those and begin by telling you that our hero, Ravyn Kontis, is both, which makes him special (he kills vampires and can turn into a leopard or a cat) but hated by his family. The prologue says he's lethal and would kill anyone in a heartbeat-- and yet this is never seen.

In fact, he warms up quickly to this reporter named Susan Michaels, who works for a tabloid paper but is seeking the chance to get her fame back. So these two meet after one of her friends asks to pick up a cat (Ravyn) even though she's allergic to them, and she's attacked by his enemies. She's pulled into the Dark-Hunter world, becomes infatuated with Ravyn (and vice versa. I'm still waiting for him to take people down).

This is a nice effort on Kenyon's part. She has a tortured hero (got to have one in her books) who doesn't let the tortured part bother him. What? I know, I'm shocked too. And even though the heroine is only two dimensional, she's an okay person.

BUT...

Like the other readers say, WHAT THE BLEEP DID SHE DO TO ACHERON? I was so in love with that mysterious, wonderful man and she reduces him down to a sex slave for Artemis. I have to put the book down for a bit and vent out my frustration. This isn't the guy I love. I'm left with a depressing piece of fluff.

And Nick. My sweet Southern boy just does something so despicable because he wants to show Ash who's boss, and I have to shake my head.

Even though there are some disappointing elements in this book, I must admit I liked it the story (when it wasn't being disappointing). Sherrilyn Kenyon still has a long way to go before she finds writing perfection, but she'll get there one day.

In the meantime, I'll wait until Ash and Nick become the characters I rememeber them to be, and for Ravyn to kill someone because he can.

i thought it was a gag.......2007-06-13

disclaimer: i dont buy romance novels. i have read all of anne rice's books though and bought this in amsterdam airport with 6 hours to spare. after the first chapter, i continued reading because it was so bad i thought it must have been some kind of a gag. after the second chapter i was just caught like a deer in headlights until making it to the end where i left it on the bookshelf of an Italian beach resort in Zanzibar. it's the worst novel i can remember reading. i read at least a book a week and buy lots of random authors to see whats out there and i've never been this disappointed. if this is all it takes to be a novelist im definitely giving it a shot.

Moon Awakening (Children of the Moon, Book 1)

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nice change from the same old, same old
A solid start of a new series!
Leaves a lot to be desired.
average paranormal
Enjoyable Tale

Moon Awakening (Children of the Moon, Book 1)
Lucy Monroe
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ASIN: 0425214265

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Book One of the Children of the Moon paranormal series.

Emily Hamilton volunteers to marry a Scottish laird in order to save her younger sister. But she can't save herself from being kidnapped by a werewolf clan-and its wild-hearted leader.

Customer Reviews:

nice change from the same old, same old.......2007-10-01

I was disappointed to hear all the negativity. I, for one, enjoyed this book immensely. I especially liked the fact that the author bothered to take the time to set up the friendship between the two women before the man/woman relationship. Most authors are more interested in getting to the falling in love/passion part to even try. I also liked the fact that Emily was so independent, but also owned up to her foolish mistakes. I'm glad that Monroe was willing to have a herione that wasn't perfect. I'm also looking forward to reading more in the series and by this author. It was a fun read and I would definitely recommend it.

A solid start of a new series!.......2007-09-05

From the prologue of this story ( where she masterfully entwines Scottish history and myth) Lucy Monroe swept me away, teased me imagination and creates a race in ancient times.

The King had summoned her father to wed one of his daughters to a Scottish Laird and Emily wants to protect her deaf sister so she volunteers to marry the laird. What Emily doesn't know is that Talorc is a Chrechte and they have different mating rituals. From the moment they meet they instantly disliked each other. She becomes very close to his sister Cait though and when they take a walk to the lake a rival clan abducts them.

The story is mainly about the fact that Emily doesn't know about the Chrechte race within the Highlands and the exact motive for revenge behind the abduction. Emily and Lachlan immediately have a sizzling chemistry but Lachlan needs to mate a femwolf for the survival of his clan. A major secondary story is that of Cait and Drustan. The two love stories are perfectly woven within the main story and they take you into a different world. What kept me enthralled was the way Lucy Monroe used rules and behavior within a wolf pack to a Chrechte clan. The way they love, claim, mate, hunt and establish dominant Alpha's as the leader and submissive behavior among the warriors. This gives a very true feel to their race, she gives the wolf a human face and I loved every moment of it!

The story is told in a pleasant pace, the passion is absolutely there but has a more functional role as to establish mates and the Chrechte males reactions to a woman. This gives more room for emotion, information and the plot, where a dark force hides within the clan lurking for a way to go up the food chain.

I hungered for a while to read a good highlander story and Lucy Monroe gave me the best off two of my favorite genres: Highlanders and Paranormal. The story itself is as old as time since highlander stories were told, but she gives her own voice too it with her Chrechte world. For me she took me to the Scottish highlands and made me breath in all I craved so much!

This is the first book in the Children of the Moon series and all I can say is that I will reserve space on my bookshelf for the future books! This novel is two thumbs up!

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Leaves a lot to be desired........2007-05-15

I never fell in love with the characters. The hero was too arrogant and the heroine just floated around the book. The story line was cookie cutter. No twists or turns, you knew almost from the beginning who the villian was. Yawn.

average paranormal.......2007-05-10

Not enough werewolf in this story to really bite you! The characters were okay. The idea was okay. But the problem is, for $7, I want more than just okay. An "okay" buy if getting it used.

Enjoyable Tale.......2007-03-16

On the whole, I really enjoyed this book and recommend it. It was fast-paced, great dialogue and likeable characters. However, there were some flaws: #1 the narrative was a bit jumpy, especially between Emily and Cait's stories. And #2, the whole werewolf thing was totally unnecessary. I think book would have been much better had it been about normal humans. I know paranormal is the "it" thing right now, but I feel like it only distracted from the story.

I look forward to reading more from this author, as she made me laugh and cry!

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A blending of Sci-Fi and Romance that entertains
New Moon
Couldn't Even Get Through It
Who rates these books so high?
Another Rebecca York that you can't put down

New Moon (The Moon Series, Book 6)
Rebecca York
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ASIN: 0425216020

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It's in one man's true nature to remain by the side of the woman he loves, rather than live without her in his own universe...

Landscape architect Logan Marshall is out for a jog-in his werewolf form-when a trap catches his paw. As it saps his strength, he is saved by another werewolf, who-to Logan's amazement-is female.

Female werewolves aren't supposed to exist. But Rinna is a shapeshifter from another dimension who's traveled through a portal to this world. And the trap that ensnared Logan was set by her former captor, and meant for her...

But as soon as Rinna and Logan touch, an electrifying bond forms between them. Unable to resist his desire for Rinna, in all her many forms, Logan will have to earn her trust, and travel through both dimensions to save her-and earth-from the wrath of her enemy...

Customer Reviews:

A blending of Sci-Fi and Romance that entertains.......2007-08-05

I have read all of Ms. York's series and I have enjoyed them all. As they have progressed, she brings out a little something different. The first books are relatively tame, with a simple love story that just so happens to involve werewolves who fall in love, in situations that take advantage of their unique attributes.

In this most recent book from the Moon series, Ms. York goes to a whole new world - literally. Logan Marshall is a lanscape architect and werewolf who finds himself in a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Only the help of a shapeshifter named Rinna can help him. We got a glimpse of Rinna in the previous book, Shadow of the Moon. This time, Rinna takes Logan back to her world - a parallel version of what might have, could have happened to us.

This book still manages to have its familiar elements, but it also goes in new directions. If you like books that surprise and intrigue you, this book should do it.

And the Marshall men are all hot! :)

New Moon .......2007-07-27

On a camping trip to gather plants for his landscape business, Logan Marshall is caught in a magical trap while out for a run. A run in his wolf form. Logan Marshall is a werewolf. With his strength drained Logan is unable to escape on his own. When a female werewolf comes to his rescue, Logan is both relieved and surprised. He's never seen a female werewolf before.

Rinna is a shapeshifter from a parallel universe. The trap that captured Logan was meant for her. Saving him, may mean being captured herself. But leaving him to the mercy of his captor is not an option.

From the first it is clear to Logan that Rinna could be more than his savior, she could be his lifemate.

I really have this thing for werewolves. I also am a big fan of romantic suspense. Rebecca York is a master at combining the two. New Moon is the latest page turner in the heart pounding Moon series.

Logan is so tender and compassionate that I can't imagine any other for the strong yet cautious Rinna. Logan is a hero we can all lust for! It's not just the romance that will keep you squirming on the edge of your seat, New Moon is very suspenseful. I was so torn. I couldn't wait for them to be out of danger but I didn't want the story to be over either.

I loved New Moon and I am impatient for more of Rebecca York's Moon series!

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Couldn't Even Get Through It.......2007-06-11

Terrible. Couldn't even get through it. Plot had a lot of promise, and character development was good, but dialogue was lame and certain parts of the novel seemed too abrupt. SPOILER: The way Logan Marshall asked Rinna to be his lifemate seemed too abrupt and unbelievable. If Rinna was as cautious as she is portrayed, there is no way that she would have taken Logan's annoucement so well. She would have fled for sure. One plus would be the creative way York (aka Ruth Glick) describes our "modern" conveniences to Rinna. It is amazing how foreign some our everyday objects could seem to people who are not familiar with our world.

Who rates these books so high?.......2007-04-28

Sometimes I wonder who is writing the glowing reviews. I've read her other books, no I didn't write a review for them. The series ran out of steam two books ago.Give it up. I couldn't even finish this one. I skipped through trying to find something to enjoy in this book, it was impossible. I even skipped to the end and was even more disappointed. Borrow this one if you must read it.

Another Rebecca York that you can't put down.......2007-04-27

I've enjoyed all of Rebecca York's werewolf books. My favorite was CRIMSON MOON (the 4th in the series), which I stayed up way too late reading. My next favorite before reading NEW MOON was EDGE OF THE MOON (the 2nd book), and I like NEW MOON (this 6th title) as much as that one. Logan and Rinna are both very likeable characters, and I enjoyed hearing more about the world that Rinna comes from, after being introduced to it in the 5th book. I look forward to "seeing" Logan and Rinna again in other characters' stories. There was a scene with 2 werewolves and a hose in NEW MOON that made me laugh out loud, which is a nice bonus in a paranormal romance.

Rising Moon (A Nightcreature Novel, Book 6)

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An amazing book with crazy plot twists
Gives a whole new meaning to Hot Suspense
New members of the Jager-Sucher Team!
great
Sacrified the character for the steamy romance angle

Rising Moon (A Nightcreature Novel, Book 6)
Lori Handeland
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ASIN: 0312938500
Release Date: 2007-01-02

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Denizens of The Big Easy know its steamy nights can hide any number of sins and secrets. Private-eye Anne Lockhart is counting on it. Her life has been in a holding pattern ever since her sister Katie disappeared without a trace…but when a clue leads Anne to a jazz club in the French Quarter, everything changes. Rising Moon’s proprietor, John Rodolfo, is mysterious in his own right, a gifted musician who reaches deep into Anne’s soul and whose mere presence taps into desires she can’t afford to indulge...

By going undercover at the Rising Moon, Anne can get close to people who know what goes on after dark—people like John, whose nocturnal disappearances are more than a little suspicious. But unlocking John’s secrets is harder than Anne had anticipated. What’s far too easy is surrendering to him. And now someone—or something—is stalking the innocent and the guilty, and waiting for Anne’s next move...

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An amazing book with crazy plot twists.......2007-09-04

Lori writes a fantastic adventure, once again. I read Rising Moon in one sitting, though I do that with many books. This was a page turner in every sence.

Philly PI Anne Lockheart recieves a picture in her mail, of her long-missing sister standing outside a New Orleans jazz club. It takes her about five seconds to pack up and leave, ariving in the French Quarter the next day. She not only gets a job and an appartment at Rising Moon, the Jazz club owned by a blind sax player, but she also checks out the police, finding out that her sister Kaite is not the only one to dissapear at Rising Moon.

Long, long time resident and club owner John Rodolfo imediatly captures Anne's atention, but it seems, though his body says yes, he want's nothing to do with her. Anne continues investigating her sister's murder, and John gives in to temptation...more than once! But also after her affection is homicide detective Conner Sullivan.

While the two men, and John's friend and bartender, King, continually butt heads over Anne and Sullivan's increasing suspicion that John's behind the dissapearances and murders, Anne gets more questions than answers.

Later, men start growing fur, a certian sight comes into play, and Anne keeps seeing her sister...or who she thinks is her sister.

A stimulating read that keeps you up at night, Rising Moon is an almost-perfect five.

Almost only because I'm a greedy reader. I hate when good books end - why can't they go on forever? The ending was a little abrupt for me, but still enjoyable and entertaining.

You'll love it if you're into fast-paced paranormal with a little sex on the side.

Gives a whole new meaning to Hot Suspense.......2007-07-31

Ms. Handeland has delivered a terrific, well-plotted story one more time. Can't wait for the next one. Brava!

New members of the Jager-Sucher Team!.......2007-07-11

Anne, PI extraordinare, has come to New Orleans in search of her sister, Katie....missing now for three years without a trace. Her only clue is a photo that she has received, of her sister in front of the Jazz Club, Rising Moon. Inside, she meets the blind, sad and talented musician John Rodolpho (surprisingly who is related to another Jager-Sucher)who she feels an immediate sexual attraction to.

Partnered with Detective Sullivan, who is also investigating a number of strange deaths/disappearances in the area, Anne looks for clues that will lead to her sister, and she begins to discover that what she once thought was fantasy and make believe (i.e., werewolves, magic, witches, etc) are real and can harm you. Faced with not one suitor, but two (a lonely detective and a blind musician), Anne must juggle love and find her sister.

I loved this installment in the series! I finished Midnight Moon and Rising Moon within 4 days. Both were quick and exciting. I can't wait for the next one.

great.......2007-06-09

Handeland had definitely improved with age. Her Nightcreature books only gotten better with each serving. Not only that, they each could be a stand-alone and still be enjoyable.

In Rising Moon, the reader returns to New Orleans during the Mardi Gras season. Anne, a regular plain Jane, is drawn to the city by a picture sent to her of her missing sister (gone for three years) standing in front of a jazz bar. Upon arrival, no one has seen or heard of her sister, but the owner of the bar, a blind musician, has definitely caught her eye. Anne in pulled in by Conner (the homicide detective from previous books) to keep an eye on John-the bar owner-because he is suspected of the missing persons/murders occuring in the Crescent City. Stranger and stranger things begin to happen.

I have to admit, I normally can guess what is going on at least 1/2 way through a book. And even though I knew certain people had something to do with the problem, I soooo did not guess the ending of this one. I would recommend Handeland's books to anyone who likes the romance, action, and fast-pace she delivers. Even though, each book is a stand-alone, I would suggest you start from the beginning just so you can get the full effect.

Sacrified the character for the steamy romance angle.......2007-03-02

The storyline: Anne, a savvy Philadelphia PI, comes to New Orleans after she's anonymously sent a picture of her little sister Katie, who disappeared without a trace three years ago, in front of a French Quarter nightclub called the "Rising Moon." Anne's not going to believe her little sister is really dead and gone til she sees a body.

When she arrives at the club, the blind musician owner, John Rodolfo, gives her the brush. He thinks she's a groupie and the thinks he's rude but very hot.

A check with the New Orleans Police Department reveals that there's a serious pattern of disappearances emerging and most of them are affiliated somehow with the Rising Moon--several have worked there in fact. The detective, Sullivan, hires Anne to help with the case. (That's pretty irregular in police work, by the way)

Since it's Mardi Gras time, Anne takes a job at Rising Moon, which comes with a room. She pretty quickly discovers a gris gris under her pillow and starts doing voo doo research. She also starts 'doing' Rodolfo very shortly afterwards as well.

"Rising Moon" is good 'candy.' If you just want to read a hot, steamy romance novel and not think much--this is your book.

If you're interested in any way in challenging detective novels and well-laid mysteries, you might want to pick up something else. Anne's thinking below the belt a lot of time. She's pretty weak for the role Handeland has put her in and she's a push-over most of the time.

The conclusion was okay--but obvious to me. I think most of the writer's time was spent developing the romance rather than the story as a whole. This is my second Handeland book and I very much like the previous one better.

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One of Koontz's best!
This Book is a Lot of Fun
Mr. Koontz Has Done it Again
Skip this one

By the Light of the Moon
Dean Koontz
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ASIN: 0553582763
Release Date: 2003-11-04

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Dean Koontz has surpassed his longtime reputation as “America’s most popular suspense novelist”(Rolling Stone) to become one of the most celebrated and successful writers of our time. Reviewers hail his boundless originality, his art, his unparalleled ability to create highly textured, riveting drama, at once viscerally familiar and utterly unique.

Author of one #1 The New York Times bestseller after another, Koontz is at the pinnacle of his powers, spinning mysteries and miracles, enthralling tales that speak directly to today’s readers, balm for the heart and fire for the mind. In this stunning new novel, he delivers a tour de force of dark suspense and brilliant revelation that has all the Koontz trademarks: adventure, chills, riddles, humor, heartbreak, an unforgettable cast of characters, and a climax that will leave you clamoring for more.

Dylan O’Connor is a gifted young artist just trying to do the right thing in life. He’s on his way to an arts festival in Santa Fe when he stops to get a room for himself and his twenty-year-old autistic brother, Shep. But in a nightmarish instant, Dylan is attacked by a mysterious “doctor,” injected with a strange substance, and told that he is now a carrier of something that will either kill him...or transform his life in the most remarkable way. Then he is told that he must flee—before the doctor’s enemies hunt him down for the secret circulating through his body. No one can help him, the doctor says, not even the police.

Stunned, disbelieving, Dylan is turned loose to run for his life...and straight into an adventure that will turn the next twenty-four hours into an odyssey of terror, mystery—and wondrous discovery. It is a journey that begins when Dylan and Shep’s path intersects with that of Jillian Jackson. Before that evening Jilly was a beautiful comedian whose biggest worry was whether she would ever find a decent man. Now she too is a carrier. And even as Dylan tries to convince her that they’ll be safer sticking together, cold-eyed men in a threatening pack of black Suburbans approach, only seconds before Jilly’s classic Coupe DeVille explodes into thin air.

Now the three are on the run together, but with no idea whom they’re running from—or why. Meanwhile Shep has begun exhibiting increasingly disturbing behavior. And whatever it is that’s coursing through their bodies seems to have plunged them into one waking nightmare after another. Seized by sinister premonitions, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to crime scenes—just minutes before the crimes take place.

What this unfathomable power is, how they can use it to stop the evil erupting all around them, and why they have been chosen are only parts of a puzzle that reaches back into the tragic past and the dark secrets they all share: secrets of madness, pain, and untimely death. Perhaps the answer lies in the eerie, enigmatic messages that Shep, with precious time running out, begins to repeat, about an entity who does his work “by the light of the moon.”

By the Light of the Moon is a novel of heart-stopping suspense and transcendent beauty, of how evil can destroy us and love can redeem us—a masterwork of the imagination in which the surprises come page after page and the spell of sublime storytelling triumphs throughout.

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One of my favorites!.......2007-04-28

I am an avid Koontz reader and really enjoy about half the books I read of his (the ones that are too creepy for me go to the library).

I enjoyed this book very much, and it will be in my personal library to be read again and again.

One of Koontz's best!.......2007-04-02

In fairness I should say that I'm a HUGE Dean Koontz fan to begin with but I LOVED this book. The only bad part was that it had to end. The main characters are very three dimensional, the plot was just complicated enough, the pace fast and good and, as with all Koontz's books, I'm a sucker for a happy ending. It was an exhilarating read and great fun!

This Book is a Lot of Fun.......2007-01-27

I've read almost all of Dean Koontz's fifty plus books, and this is one of the more enjoyable ones. BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON is unique because it involves characters who develop superhuman powers, much like the characters in a comic book.

This is new territory for Koontz, but he makes it a lot of fun, and the action in this novel is fast-paced and suspenseful. This book isn't a classic, but it definitely is one of Koontz's better recent efforts, filled with humor and Koontz's unique brand of spirituality. Koontz also does a fine job of portraying a character who is autistic -- he manages to humanize the character without making him sentimental.

BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON contains a LOT of dialogue, and therefore reads very smoothly and quickly. I read this book in a single afternoon. As other reviewers have pointed out, the ending of this novel was indeed abrupt, and almost begs for a sequel. Koontz, however, has already stated publicly that there will be no second book featuring these characters.

I heartily recommend BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON, but my advice is to seek out other Koontz novels if you're a first time reader. In particular, try WATCHERS, FEAR NOTHING, INTENSITY, PHANTOMS, or ODD THOMAS. I also recommend TICK TOCK and LIFE EXPECTANCY if you want a more humorous novel. Those are his very best ones, and will turn you into a hardcore fan like me.

Mr. Koontz Has Done it Again.......2007-01-22

Dean Koontz has done it again. By the Light of the Moon is thrilling, and there's no doubt about it. Jillian Jackson, as well as Dylan O' Conner and his autistic brother Shepherd O' Conner all have something in common. These strangers have all been assaulted by a demented scientist and injected with a strange substance. Soon after, the three of them are forced to flee their motel, as mysterious men in black SUV's give chase. Adding to the intensity of their situation is the actual effect of the substance injected into them. They develop strange abilities. Jillian receives ominous premonitions, Dylan can feel the problems of others by touching anything they come in contact with, and Shepherd can fold space to teleport. These powers lead them to find the mystery of the scientist who kidnapped them, as well as his connection to their own pasts. This book manages to give a lot of information for a story that recalls only a few days. It portrays autism with an almost comical accuracy, and with the exception of the ending, which some may dislike, manages to stay raw and suspenseful throughout.
Mr. Koontz did his homework. His portrayals of autism are realistic. Shepherd is Dylan's autistic brother. He has very strange autistic tendencies. He frequently repeats the same word or term multiple times, and cannot be coaxed out of his trance with any sort of ease. He showers for nine minutes. Exactly nine minutes. In fact, he only eats food that is cut into squares. Shep refers to all other food as being too "shapey." The biggest issue with Shep is that he acts as if he is in his own little world. Sometimes he stands in a corner for hours, refusing to move. Even his own brother took a while before realizing that Shep was more than a burden.
This book has about four hundred and sixty pages, excluding extraneous pages at the end. Keeping that in mind, take into account that the story takes place over a time span of three days. This means that Koontz expressed more than the story at hand. However, though the time is short, much happens in a short period of time. Most of my summary took place over the first half of the novel. This is neither a compliment, nor is it a criticism. Some may like the action-packed sequences that are described in a hundred pages but only happen for five minutes. Others may feel overwhelmed.
The three main characters endure a lot. They leave a motel and escape certain death, save a woman from her knife-wielding son, confront the mystery of the death of Dylan's parents, and save a wedding from the evil of three armed assailants. This is great. Suspense? Sure. Action? Of course. My only gripe is the ending. Take NBC's Heroes and mix it in a blender with an episode of Power Rangers and you will get the ending. It's a bit too campy for my taste. The three end up settling in one area and prepare to establish new identities as......heroes. As I said before, these are my opinions. However, you have also been warned.
Overall, this is an action filled page-turner with a lot of suspense in every page. This is a book that really makes you just stand (or sit) in awe of Koontz's master storytelling skills.

J. Bowman

Skip this one.......2006-12-04

The is my first book by Dean Koontz, and I am not rushing to buy another. The plot read like a bad TV movie. The overall concept was interesting, but the way it was carried out was a little hard to swallow. The science should have been researched and explained more. Also, I'm not sure if I'm supposed to take the ending seriously or not. Koontz's depiction of an autistic character, however, was comical and poignant. (As a footnote, I was led to believe that this was a horror novel, but it is not. I am not letting that affect my review, though.)

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amazing photography
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Phenomenal
Beautifully Done.
A story told with pictures

Full Moon
Michael Light
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Complete Space & Astronomy

ASIN: 0375406344
Release Date: 1999-05-18

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In Full Moon, one of the best science photography books ever published, Michael Light presents a voyage in images to the Moon and back. Light took NASA's master negatives of photos taken by Apollo astronauts and scanned them electronically. The resulting pictures are so vivid they seem more clear than real life. Light orders the photos sequentially, selecting the most arresting images from each mission, to create a truly cinematic experience. In the first section, depicting blastoff, you can almost feel the violent shaking of the rocket as it strains to escape Earth's gravity. Then you see the quiet stillness of weightlessness, the astronauts' view down at a perfectly silent Earth, boundless oceans contrasting with bright white clouds. A spacewalk adds vertigo--the astronaut looks fragile and very alone as he floats outside his capsule far above his home planet. Then comes the waiting, as the long voyage toward the Moon continues.

As you watch the cratered surface get closer and closer, you have no sense of scale until you see the miniscule silver and gold lander dropping gently to land on the Moon. Leaving the cluttered interior of the capsule in bulky, awkward suits, the astronauts bring delicate tracings of color--gold on the lander; red, white, and blue on the spacesuits' flag patches--to this black-and-white world. Five huge gatefolds in this section give you indescribable views of the intricately scarred surface of the Moon.

You return to space for the reuniting of the lander and capsule, and a repetition of the tedious journey back home. Finally, you watch a chaotic splashdown in the riot of colors that is Earth.

A nice section in the back of the book explains each photo with a detailed caption, and an essay by author Andrew Chaikin (A Man on the Moon) adds more written context to this stunning visual experience. The book is printed on very high-quality paper, with matte black frames for the photos and a gorgeous, wordless cover. Every space fan should have a copy. --Therese Littleton

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The most thrilling of all journeys--the missions of the Apollo astronauts to the surface of the Moon and back--yielded 32,000 extraordinarily beautiful photographs, the record of a unique human achievement. Until recently, only a handful of these photographs had been released for publication; but now, for the first time, NASA has allowed a selection of the master negatives and transparencies to be scanned electronically, rendering the sharpest images of space that we have ever seen. Michael Light has woven 129 of these stunningly clear images into a single composite voyage, a narrative of breathtaking immediacy and authenticity that begins with the launch and is followed by a walk in space, an orbit of the Moon, a lunar landing and exploration, and a return to Earth with an orbit and splashdown.

Graced by five 45-inch-wide gatefolds that display the lunar landscape, from above the surface and at eye level, in unprecedented detail and clarity, Full Moon conveys on each page the excitement, disorientation, and awe that the astronauts themselves felt as they were shot into space and then as they explored an alien landscape and looked back at their home planet from hundreds of thousands of miles away.

Published on the thirtieth anniversary of Apollo 11--the first landing on the Moon--this remarkable and mesmerizing volume is, like the voyages it commemorates and re-creates, an experience both intimate and monumental.

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amazing photography.......2007-04-01

This is a beautiful book. It is a series of photos from various Apollo missions, put together in a way to illustrate a voyage from Earth to the moon & back. The photos take up whole pages, or are panorama fold-outs. The photos are crystal clear. I have seen close-ups made from these photos before, but never the originals as are in Full Moon. That's when I realized the resolution of the cameras the Apollo astronauts were using was incredible.
My only disappointment was that my copy arrived with the dustjacket all scraped up and dented, and the edges of many of the pages were mangled, so I had to return it. The book still gets 5 stars because that is no fault of the publisher, or Michael Light. I'll buy it again when I can find a good copy at a "bricks & mortar" bookstore; it's worth the extra $$.

Excellent High Resolution Print found nowhere else.......2006-12-10

I can use "picture book" to describe Full Moon, as images contributed as the major part of this book. Don't think that this book is not worth reading, indeed, it is on the contrary, this is an extraordinary book, because of the photos.

There are a lot of astronomy books contain lots of photos, but when you read them, you would find the images are not so good at all, but not because of the photo itself, because of the low resolution. And if you are familiarize with those photos, you would immediately notice that the original photo is not so small in resolution. It is really a very bad idea for the publisher and editor to ignore the importance of image resolution.

However, when you first look into Full Moon, you will find you're getting into a different world as you are already delighted by the spectacular images of the Moon taken from Apollo Mission. Normally, owing to the technological limitation in 1960s and 1970s, all images are only mostly available as hard copy and not so high resolution. However, Project Full Moon can turn those hard copies into very high resolution images. I can even tell you that, NASA even don't have such high resolution images before.

Since these reasons, I would rank this book as my list of Top 10 Astronomy Book. If you really love astronomy, you must not miss this book, miss the extraordinary journey to the Moon

Phenomenal.......2006-04-27

If you are looking for a book with all the same press shots you've seen a thousand times then this book isn't for you. The panoramic composits are excellent and the choice of photos is very intelligent. See what Apollo was really about in this book. The quality in terms of photo reproduction and book design is impeccable.

Beautifully Done........2006-02-25

A rare glympse at other-world light and shadow phenomena presented in photographs from an exciting time in our space journey. The presentation is a beautiful reminder that we were once there and need to go back to "check on things."

A story told with pictures.......2005-09-08

If you are looking for a coffee table book with random photographs of the moon and space travel, this book is not for you. Rather, the pictures in this book tell a story - the book takes you on a trip to the moon.

Most notable, as one begins to page through the book, are the captions. There are none. Each page carries only its photograph, and does not limit the reader's focus or imagination through words. The photos are not arranged by topic, but rather in a loosely sequential order, giving one a feel of taking a trip to the moon. The effect is deep, and somewhat haunting...

A photo of the lunar lander descending gives a sense of scale to a moon that, as we see it from here, always seems very small. An astronaut's family picture, photographed on the ashen landscape, is silent but moving. Other shots and composites are equally impactful.

There are captions for each photo at the end of the book, as well as some additional notes and explanations, but in this book, the pictures tell the whole story. This photo book is one that deserves to be "read" from cover to cover. Start it when you have time to enjoy it - you won't be able to put it down.

Howling Moon (A Tale of the Sazi, Book 4)

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Howling Moon
My favorite Sazi book so far!
4 stars
Had a hard time getting into this book
Refreshing new approach in a great new series

Howling Moon (A Tale of the Sazi, Book 4)
C. T. Adams , and Cathy Clamp
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ASIN: 0765354020

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He's a wolf… She's a jaguar…

Raphael is a former agent of the shape shifter secret police, forced into retirement after a very public scandal. Now he's assigned to help the victim of a hideous crime -- a woman who has been attacked by a serial killer, and accidentally turned into a were-jaguar.

Worse yet, Catherine turns out to be Raphael’s fated mate. But the serial killer is still on her trail, and perhaps even worse, Raphael’s pack wants her dead.

Caught between destiny and duty…

Raphael must make his choice -- and, in doing so, perhaps lose his pack -- in this tale of obsession, revenge, lust, pack politics, and true love.

Customer Reviews:

Howling Moon.......2007-06-28

I had trouble putting this one down. I read far into the night anxious to find out what will happen between Cat and Raphael as well as Jack. Like previous reviewers, it was a bit difficult remembering all the players in the Sazi. This being the fourth book, the list is getting longer and longer and I'm hoping the writers will consider this in the future---perhaps subtle reminders on who is who would be nice. This story was way more tense and drawn out than the others. Cat definately went through several dramatic events in her life. What I liked about the writing of this was that it was not overdone or understated. The reader also gets a real feeling for the bond Raphael and Cat share. It too was not overdone or overstated.

Very enjoyable. I'm looking forward to the next one. I was a little disappointed that we didn't get a sneak preview. I do have one complaint. The authors need to get a new editor. The editing was horrible in this book.

My favorite Sazi book so far!.......2007-05-11

A Sazi jaguar, Jack, attacks Cat Turner and her mother and father while they are on vacation. Jack kills her parents in front of her and Cat is turned into a jaguar. Cat's godfather, Charles, inducts Raphael, who is a wolf, to take Cat under his wing and instruct her in the ways of the Sazi, if she survives the turn. Happily, she survives and begins to learn the world of the Sazi, but unfortunately, wolves do not play nice with cats. Raphael soon discovers that Cat is his mate. Raphael's pack does not want to accept Cat and even more so, does not want Cat as Raphael's mate.

I was quickly caught up in this wonderful love story between Raphael and Cat. It was a slow progression of building trust, friendship and love between the two characters. I loved the pack politics and the harrowing story of Jack, who has gone insane over the love of his mate, Fiona.

My one small problem with the book was that several characters are mentioned and you do not have a clue as to who they are and then several chapters later, their story or part of their story is revealed. I was confused on more than one occasion, thinking I had missed something, but in actuality, these stories have never been told as I have read every book. Fiona has been mentioned in all of them and still I don't have a clear picture of who she really is. Maybe one day the authors will devote a book to her as she is mentioned in all the books. However, other than that one small problem, I absolutely loved this book and read with great intensity from cover to cover.

4 stars.......2007-04-10

Species boundaries blur when Cat Turner is the sole survivor of Sazi serial killer Jack Simpson's latest attack. Because of his history with the madman, Sazi wolf Raphael Ramirez is assigned to monitor Cat and see if she survives the change and if she remains sane. If she does, despite the fact she will be feline, he will be her teacher in coping with this new world. He will also be her protector from the insane man who is now obsessed with her and with completing his macabre task.

**** With every new entry in the series, more of the Sazi culture unfolds, revealing new complexities. Combined with the thriller and romantic aspects, this makes for a compelling read that will appeal to a wide variety of readers. The author's attention to detail is greatly appreciated, as is the way they show us the story without being heavy handed in the world-building. ****

Had a hard time getting into this book.......2007-03-19

I really enjoyed the first book about Tony the assasin, and "Captive Moon" about Sazi coucil member Antoine the Magnificent. However, I had a difficult time following the characters in this book.

Raphael has been assigned to a help a newly bitten leopard/cat to a new Sazi life. I still don't understand why a wolf would be teaching a cat and why try to merge her in a wolf pack as well. That was a badly written plot device. As was the heroine's name, "Catherine", now shortened to "Cat", makes me want to roll my eyes.

An old homicidal psychopath has been targeting women who look like the woman that he once loved. Cat is now caught in the crossfires because of her resmemblance and her resistance to his charms. While Raphael is training her to become a Sazi, Cat must be on guard all the time from the murderous killer and from antagonism of a wolf pack. On the other hand, Raphael, newly promoted Alpha of the wolf pack must bring pull reel in all the pack members is defiance. It's a trying time for both the hero and the heroine.

Unfortunately, everything about this story was either boring and confusing, and at some point I just started skimming to get it over with. I had a difficult time understanding the whole bonding thing, and back history. Psycho killer hates Raphael because the love of his life, Fiona, bonded to Raphael. Isn't Fiona mentioned in a previous book and already bonded to someone else? Now Raphael was either mated or bonded to the previous wolf Alpha, Lucas's wife, Tatya. Except Tatya left Raphael to marry the Alpha. Don't wolves mate for life? What caused 2 men to instantly want to bond w/ Cat, the heroine? Is bonding a pre-destined soul thing? If you bond to a person who doesn't bond back, can you still bond to another person? The whole thing just did not make sense. After the black mail evidence was taken care of, why wasn't a real assasin like Tony, used to off the bad guy? I'm still not certain why Raphael was forced to retire from Wolven force either.

Of all the Sazi books, this book is the worst in the series. I did not care for any of the characters, the plot, or the world of the wolf pack. Raphael as a tow truck business owner just doesn't cut as much of a romantic figure either. His powers of a secondary alpha didn't seem that impressive since the whole wolf pack ignored his orders and weren't really that afraid of his punishments. Despite killing his own pack members, no one was afraid of him. Not great alpha material in my opinion. The happily ever after ending was a little over the top as well. Does the only thing that make a man an alpha the ability to breed and change shape at will make him an alpha? Aren't wolves territorial? Does another pack using an alpha from outside seem realistic?

I would not recommend this book. Avoid this one if possible, as it doesn't really contribute anything to the overall Sazi world.

Refreshing new approach in a great new series.......2007-02-16

I found the story line to be new and original. Add to that, writing in the first person and a new Shapeshifter world, you have a hit! Tony, the wise-guy assassin turned werewolf, has a great story to tell. The other books in the series are independent stories but have a relatedness that helps you with the backstory. I couldn't put any of them down until I finished it. Refreshing and Highly recommend.

Changeling (The Sisters of the Moon, Book 2)

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Changeling (The Sisters of the Moon, Book 2)
Yasmine Galenorn
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ASIN: 0425216292

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"The first in an engrossing new series, [Witchling was] a whimsical reminder of fantasy's importance in life" (Publishers Weekly). Now comes Changeling-again featuring Camille, the good witch, Menolly, the vampire, and Delilah, a feline shapeshifter. They're the D'Artigo sisters, half-human, half-Faerie supernatural agents who are now enlisted to find the fiends responsible for slaughtering the weres of Rainier Puma Pride.

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Go Delilah!.......2007-10-10

What a surpise! I thought it was better than the first and that says something! This author creates a fantastic world of sensual intrigue in the life of three sisters! I completely associated with Delilah, and I can't wait for Darkling, which I have already pre-ordered!
Keep Smiling and Blessings
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Great book.......2007-10-06

The Changeling by Yasmin Galenorn is written very well., a well-crafted portrait of the D'Artigo sisters. I felt all they went through in Witchling and now even more so in Changeling, which is Delilah's story. Delilah is a were and turnes into a beautiful tabby when she becomes stressed or at the full moon. Delilah is torn between her love a FBH (Full Blood Human) and a handsome Were Puma, who has come to her and her detective agency to find out who/what is killing members of his pack.

This story takes over where Witchling leaves off and preps you for Darkling. Yet each of the books could really stand on it own. Like any other series, they go best when read in order. I thoroughly enjoyed this book--each story takes me deeper into the D'Artigo Sisters' world, and I cannot wait to read more of Ms. Galenorn's books.

A little disapointing.......2007-09-27

Delilah is the second of the sisters (see Witchling (The Sisters of the Moon, Book 1). She is a tall athletic blond and a real pussy cat. (She turns into a red/gold tabby when under too much emotional strain or when something tempts the cat too much). Unfortunately she is a changeling and the cat is just a fluke not a heritable trait, so she and others like her are looked down on by weres.

More scout demons are coming and are looking for another of the talismans which would open earth, the otherworld and the underworld to each other.

Some whimsical humor as when she loses it with the decorated Christmas tree and then there is the turkey at the mail petting zoo.

A few typos like the bramble sucker, must be an interesting carnivorous plant.

The characters are still good and the plot not bad but getting obvious and not saved by some decent plot twists.

Overall this reminds me of a FRPG where the heroes are bumbling around collecting allies, artifacts and power until they can defeat the bad guys. As numerous and powerful as the opponents are I don't really see why the whole party is not toast.

good book.......2007-09-17

I loved this book. Couldn't put it down and now I can't wait until the next one comes out.

a fun story to read.......2007-09-17

I guess I have another writer to enjoy. I too think that this story was better than the previous - although I read them out of order. This one has more humor in it about the difficulties of having a part of you a trouble making tabby cat and 'shiny things'. Like glass balls on a Christmas tree. I've read so many romance novels that for the most part sex scenes are not what I buy a book for. However, there is one imaginiative mention about the difficuties of doing what all guys want a woman to do.... if you have small, sharp fangs that don't retract.

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