Heroes At Risk (Moira J. Moore)

Now that Shield Lee Mallorough and her incredibly handsome Source, Shintaro Karish, have done their fair share of grunt work in the Southern Islands, they have returned to the city of High Scape to resume their duties as a Pair. But upon their arrival, they discover that the city once besieged by immense disaster seems to have calmed down. Instead, the townspeople are obsessed with ritualistic magic -- one that anyone can study and learn.

Lee most certainly doesn't believe in magic -- or at least not this kind. But she can't deny that tomb robbing for ashes to use in spells is rather disturbing, especially when even the living are being murdered for their remains. Lee fears that Taro is in grave danger, for who could be thought to work better as a charm than her handsome and talented Source?

This was a good addition to this series. I was a little frustrated by Lee's unwillingness to accept the obvious in a certain situation. It also left quite a few loose ends and ended in a bit of a cliff hanger. Looking forward to the next book.

The Dead Girls' Dance (Rachel Caine)

Claire Danvers has her share of challenges -- like living among creatures of the night. On the upside, she has a great roommate (who tends to disappear at sunup) and a new boyfriend. Now a fraternity is throwing its annual Dead Girls' Dance and -- surprise! --Claire and her equally outcast friend have been invited. When they find out why, all hell breaks loose, because this time both the living and the dead are ready to tear up the night.

A little better than the first.

Glass Houses (Rachel Caine)

Morganville is a small college town in the heart of Texas that has its share of quirky characters -- and some evil ones too. When student Claire Danvers moves off campus into one of Morganville's oldest houses, she finds that her roommates don't show many signs of life. But they'll have Claire's back when the town's deepest secrets come crawling out, hungry for fresh blood.

If I had to give this one a rating between 1 & 10, I would say about a 6 or 7. It's good enough that you want to keep reading and find out what happens but it definitely has the simplicity of a young adult book.

Dead Until Dark (Charlaine Harris)

Sookie Stackhouse is a small-time cocktail waitress in small-town Louisiana. She's quiet, keeps to herself, and doesn't get out much. Not because she's not pretty. She is. It's just that, well, Sookie has this sort of "disability." She can read minds. And that doesn't make her too dateable. And then along comes Bill. He's tall, dark, handsome--and Sookie can't hear a word he's thinking. He's exactly the type of guy she's been waiting for all her life....

But Bill has a disability of his own: He's a vampire with a bad reputation. He hangs with a seriously creepy crowd, all suspected of --big surprise-- murder. And when one of Sookie's coworkers is killed, she fears she's next....

It took me a bit to truely get involved in this story. I guess I had to get used to the way this author writes...not bad but a little different. I did enjoy this story and look forward to reading the rest of the Southern Vampire Series.

Kiss Of Midnight (Lara Adrian)

He watches her from across the crowded dance club, a sensual black-haired stranger who stirs Gabrielle Maxwell's deepest fantasies. But nothing about this night -- or this man-- is what it seems. For when Gabrielle witnesses a murder outside the club, reality shifts into something dark and deadly. In that shattering instant she is thrust into a realm she never knew existed -- a realm where vampires stalk the shadows and a blood war is set to ignite.

Lucan Thorne despises the violence carried out by his lawless breathren. A vampire himself, Lucan is a Breed warrior, sworn to protect his kind -- and the unwitting humans existing alongside them -- from the mounting threat of the Rogues. Lucan cannot risk binding himself to a mortal woman, but when Gabrielle is targeted by his enemies, he has no choice but to bring her into the dark underworld he commands.

Here, in the arms of the Breed's formidable leader, Gabrielle will confront an extraordinary destiny of danger, seduction, and the darkest pleasures of all ...

This story wasnt bad. Sometimes the sex stuff got in the way of a good story but if you can see past that then you'll enjoy this one.

The Silence of Snow (Anita Stansfield)

“I love you,” Elizabeth whispered near his ear.
A rush of memories overcame him in an instant: He thought of how she’d been at his side through every step that had led to this moment. He thought of her care and concern through his pain and illness. He thought of her faith and strength, her wisdom and insight. In that moment he felt as if they’d come full circle. . . . This was the moment in the life of a human being when everything was perfect, it was all worth it, and the memory of it would carry him through whatever lay ahead.
But how could Jayson have anticipated the trials awaiting him and his family? Faced with illness and setbacks that could quite possibly sabotage his resurgent career, Jayson must somehow find the faith and courage to weather these unexpected ordeals. In this spellbinding and satisfying final chapter of the Jayson Wolfe series, acclaimed LDS author Anita Stansfield tells an unforgettable story of love, loss— and one man’s unbreakable spirit.
Join Jayson and Elizabeth and all those near and dear to them as they embark on a remarkable and courageous journey that leads them to an ultimate reliance on God’s amazing grace.

This is the final book in the Jayson Wolfe Series. I really loved this series and would recommend it to everyone. It teaches you that you can make it through any trial if you have faith.

Digging Up the Past (Kerry Blair, Christine Wolfe)

Even though she was once in love with Jayce McDermott, FBI agent Meredith McKay thought she would never see him again. Now their less-than-happy reunion is taking place in a small, Arizona jailhouse where the archaeologist stands accused of murder. Unfortunately, Meredith's list of suspects is as short as the time Jayce may have to live.
Hidden beneath the red clay desert lie the answers to the investigation-in an ancient Hopi ceremonial kiva. As Meredith and Jayce dig for clues, they also unearth the love they have for each other-but Meredith soon realizes she needs more than even Jayce's love to free her from the past. As the pair edges closer to the facts, one man is prepared to sacrifice Jayce to protect his profitable scheme. Can Meredith learn the truth in time to save the man she loves?

This book was okay... It had a good story, but it wasn't put together very well. I had a hard time trying to stay interested until the last couple of chapters and then it finally had enough activity and flow of words to keep it interesting.