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Iris Scandlon, runs a company that runs errands for vampires, and even though Iris doesn't care much for vampires, she doesn't have to see them much, so as long as she can provide for herself and her teenage sister she is content. On a delivery to a vampire's home, she stumbles across a vampire suffereing from being poisoned, and her content life goes down to the drain. Cal, is a vampire P.I., and while he is weakened he needs a place to stay, so he offers a high price for Iris's silence and a place of safety. Iris desperate for anything to help with their financial needs, she takes in a vampire, that is dangerous but needs her help. As Cal gets closer to investigating the truth about who is the bad seed in the vampire council, and behind numerous deaths of humans at the hands of vampires, he finds himself drawn to Iris. Cal has never wanted a romantic relationship especially not with one that isn't a vampire, but Iris is passionate and fierce in her protection of those she loves. Together they will have to work together to track down the vampire responsible, if they can survive the danger that is just on the horizon.
The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires is the first book in the series, but is related to the Nice Girls series. I have yet to read the Nice Girls series, but after reading this book, I know what the next book I want to read from this author is. We see quite a bit of Jane in this story, and I really loved seeing her small involvement in the story. I love a strong vampire romance, and most vampire romances have a more serious tone to the story, but with Molly Harper at the helm, there is always a fun twist to the story. The last thing I would do is refer to this title as "serious minded". It didn't portay that in any way, at least until it got pretty suspenseful toward the latter half, but even then there was a lighter tone to the story. After reading Harpers shifter series, I was in the mood for something more carefree and Molly Harper delivers!!
This story begins with Iris at the store shopping for all the little things that needy vampires are in want of. From the first few pages, rich humor is interlaced with the beginning's of the storyline. One of my favorite things about this book was the building of the story that harper is famous for. Even though for the most part there is a carefree feeling to the story, there is quite a deep mystery, which draws you further in the story. The plot is witty, charming, and totally original. When you read Molly Harper you never know what will happen next, and even when you think you know what is going to happen, Harper mixes in a sizzle and a twist and you feel like you are discovering a new world you just are itching to be a part of.
The characters in this story were such fun and definitely added a unique twist on the story. We have the two main characters: Cal and Iris. Cal is one sexy vampire, who is in need of aid--well I don't know about you ladies, but I for one would be raising my hand to help this vampire. Brooding yet has a wit, bossy and at the same time has that sex appeal that makes you want to kiss him all over for days....who can resist? Well Iris is one stubborn woman. Iris has had to be the parent and guardian of her younger sister ever since their parents died, and I loved her sense of will and inner strength, and you can't help but admire Iris, and boy was she a mean older sister--kinda like a way overprotective mama bear. I loved seeing the younger sister have a involvement in the story, and I just liked her from the first moment she enters the story. Then we have the close friend Jane, and even though its a small exposure from her into the story, makes me wish I had all the books from the Nice Girls series. Even Sophie (Iris's boss) well I just loved her. She is bossy, in control of every situation, and I would mind seeing more of her. Even though she seems to take on bad ass vampires, she forms a soft spot for the reader.
Overall a fantastic paranormal romance with Molly Harper as the captain of a story to charm you from head to toe. A spicy mix of sensuality, humor and a delightful page turner. A SENSUAL DELIGHT TO HAVE YOUR MOUTH WATERING!!
Iris Scandlon, runs a company that runs errands for vampires, and even though Iris doesn't care much for vampires, she doesn't have to see them much, so as long as she can provide for herself and her teenage sister she is content. On a delivery to a vampire's home, she stumbles across a vampire suffereing from being poisoned, and her content life goes down to the drain. Cal, is a vampire P.I., and while he is weakened he needs a place to stay, so he offers a high price for Iris's silence and a place of safety. Iris desperate for anything to help with their financial needs, she takes in a vampire, that is dangerous but needs her help. As Cal gets closer to investigating the truth about who is the bad seed in the vampire council, and behind numerous deaths of humans at the hands of vampires, he finds himself drawn to Iris. Cal has never wanted a romantic relationship especially not with one that isn't a vampire, but Iris is passionate and fierce in her protection of those she loves. Together they will have to work together to track down the vampire responsible, if they can survive the danger that is just on the horizon.
The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires is the first book in the series, but is related to the Nice Girls series. I have yet to read the Nice Girls series, but after reading this book, I know what the next book I want to read from this author is. We see quite a bit of Jane in this story, and I really loved seeing her small involvement in the story. I love a strong vampire romance, and most vampire romances have a more serious tone to the story, but with Molly Harper at the helm, there is always a fun twist to the story. The last thing I would do is refer to this title as "serious minded". It didn't portay that in any way, at least until it got pretty suspenseful toward the latter half, but even then there was a lighter tone to the story. After reading Harpers shifter series, I was in the mood for something more carefree and Molly Harper delivers!!
This story begins with Iris at the store shopping for all the little things that needy vampires are in want of. From the first few pages, rich humor is interlaced with the beginning's of the storyline. One of my favorite things about this book was the building of the story that harper is famous for. Even though for the most part there is a carefree feeling to the story, there is quite a deep mystery, which draws you further in the story. The plot is witty, charming, and totally original. When you read Molly Harper you never know what will happen next, and even when you think you know what is going to happen, Harper mixes in a sizzle and a twist and you feel like you are discovering a new world you just are itching to be a part of.
The characters in this story were such fun and definitely added a unique twist on the story. We have the two main characters: Cal and Iris. Cal is one sexy vampire, who is in need of aid--well I don't know about you ladies, but I for one would be raising my hand to help this vampire. Brooding yet has a wit, bossy and at the same time has that sex appeal that makes you want to kiss him all over for days....who can resist? Well Iris is one stubborn woman. Iris has had to be the parent and guardian of her younger sister ever since their parents died, and I loved her sense of will and inner strength, and you can't help but admire Iris, and boy was she a mean older sister--kinda like a way overprotective mama bear. I loved seeing the younger sister have a involvement in the story, and I just liked her from the first moment she enters the story. Then we have the close friend Jane, and even though its a small exposure from her into the story, makes me wish I had all the books from the Nice Girls series. Even Sophie (Iris's boss) well I just loved her. She is bossy, in control of every situation, and I would mind seeing more of her. Even though she seems to take on bad ass vampires, she forms a soft spot for the reader.
Overall a fantastic paranormal romance with Molly Harper as the captain of a story to charm you from head to toe. A spicy mix of sensuality, humor and a delightful page turner. A SENSUAL DELIGHT TO HAVE YOUR MOUTH WATERING!!
Brenna Shane Kincaid, after being kidnapped and tortured by a serial killer, is vulnerable. Brenna has been violated especially by her mind, and she can sense evil very easily. Brenna is one of the Wolf Changelings, but ever since her kidnapping she hasn't been able to shift, only use her claws and teeth. Brenna wonders if she will ever regain her wolf, for she feels lost. Having older brothers, who are very over protective and she want's to have space and freedom back. Judd Lauren is a elite soldier of the Psy, and now having defecting from the council and the ranks knowing he doesn't want a future of having doing terrible things in the name of the Psy. Having been silenced ( feeling no emotion) he is a cold unfeeling being, however when he meets Brenna he finds his cold nature melting away. Passion and desire ignite between Brenna and Judd, that shock and delight them both. Judd unused to what he is feeling, feels the silence slipping away from him, and desiring the touch of the one woman that fires up his passions. Brenna seeks Judd at first to help her with what has gone on in her mind, however she seeks more with him than just mental assistance. She starts to care for him in a way that she never expected of a Psy. But will their connection and love they find together be strong enough to survive the upcoming dangers that could destroy everything they have built and what they have found in each other?
This was the first book of Nalini Singh that I have read. I wanted to read this Psy-changeling series in order, however since this one came through the library, I might have had to wait weeks, and I wanted to read her books, and I found that even though I wished that I could have read the series in order, I didn't need to. I can usually figure things out pretty fast, and I did with this one. It was a intense love story that mesmerized my senses. Brenna was the kind of heroine that I always love reading, her kind of character creates a kind of conflict that I love reading and enjoying their journey of healing. She has been defiled and treated abominably yet she remains strong, and despite her brother's wanting to protect her. Brenna doesn't want their protection, despite her love for them. The one that she wants protection from is the cold and ruthless Judd. I also enjoyed seeing how despite how cold he is at the beginning, he definitely starts to heat up throughout the rest of the story that captivated my attention. He knows that Brenna needs touch often, so he tries to accommodate her, to help her in her challenges, but Judd never expected to start feeling. I also loved the love scenes between these two characters, definitely heated and timed perfectly throughout the book. I am so glad that I finally was able to get drawn into the world that Nalini Singh has created and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series!!!
This was the first book of Nalini Singh that I have read. I wanted to read this Psy-changeling series in order, however since this one came through the library, I might have had to wait weeks, and I wanted to read her books, and I found that even though I wished that I could have read the series in order, I didn't need to. I can usually figure things out pretty fast, and I did with this one. It was a intense love story that mesmerized my senses. Brenna was the kind of heroine that I always love reading, her kind of character creates a kind of conflict that I love reading and enjoying their journey of healing. She has been defiled and treated abominably yet she remains strong, and despite her brother's wanting to protect her. Brenna doesn't want their protection, despite her love for them. The one that she wants protection from is the cold and ruthless Judd. I also enjoyed seeing how despite how cold he is at the beginning, he definitely starts to heat up throughout the rest of the story that captivated my attention. He knows that Brenna needs touch often, so he tries to accommodate her, to help her in her challenges, but Judd never expected to start feeling. I also loved the love scenes between these two characters, definitely heated and timed perfectly throughout the book. I am so glad that I finally was able to get drawn into the world that Nalini Singh has created and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series!!!
After reading Cole, I knew I had to read Carter's book and I have to say that I really had a fun time with this one here. Its not quite as good as Cole was for me, there was much more magnetism in Cole, but I really loved the set up of their relationship and seeing the dynamics of their relationship and the dramatics of the mafia that Carter is a part of. I really loved the romance in this book, it was really poignant and compelling in many ways.
