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Review Rewind – A Darker Dream by Amanda Ashley Book Giveaway!

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—>WINNER UPDATE!! Jennifer Brian was selected by the randomizer to win this copy! Congratulations Jennifer!!

As I sorted through all of my book memorabilia today, I realized that I have paperbacks EVERYWHERE! So, to ease up on my book clutter, I decided to start giving some away. And here’s how I’ll do it. I’ll find an old book review from way back when I first started, and give away my copy of the book that I read to write the review.

For this post, I will be re-featuring “A Darker Dream” by Amanda Ashley (the review is HERE from back in 2009!! eek), and giving away my used copy. read more

Book Review – Dead Sexy by Amanda Ashley

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Dead Sexy
Another agreeable, easy read, great for a rainy day, plane ride, boring business stay in a hotel…you get the picture.

The story is somewhat set in the future, where the the monsters of what was once considered myth, are officially “out”. The story line (or at least the vampire politics) are reminiscent of the vampires from Laurell K Hamilton and Charlaine Harris’s books. Female vampire hunter, prejudiced against vampires, getting mixed up with the Master of the City, synthetic blood, some good vampires, some bad, don’t stare them in the eyes, and all of that. read more

Book Review – A Darker Dream by Amanda Ashley

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WINNER UPDATE!! Jennifer Brian was selected by the randomizer to win this copy! Congratulations Jennifer!!

A Darker Dream was the last book I read in 2009. It entertained me well enough for a day (or two), although I felt the the angst in the last quarter of the book to be drawn out longer than necessary.

This book takes place in the early 1900’s where a 15 year old girl (Rhianna) is presented to a gathering of wealthy men to be sold. As the trembling girl is made to disrobe, Rayven takes pity on her, tells her to keep her clothes on, and purchases her on the spot. read more

Book Review – Dead Perfect by Amanda Ashley

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Dead Perfect

I was in the mood for something quick and easy to pass the time on a rainy afternoon, and this one did the trick. While a little melodramatic, I still enjoyed the connection between the two main characters.

What I really liked about the book: the focus on the two main characters allowed us to indulge in the romantic bonding.

What I didn’t like as much: Both characters frequently overreacted, and made assumptions that created unwarranted apprehension (understandably, there needs to be drama or the book would be boring, so it’s a double edged sword…). While I love romantic tension, the internal conflict was somewhat far-fetched considering the original intent. read more

Amanda Ashley – Night Series Reading Order:

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About the series:

Enter the lush, sensual world of bestselling author Amanda Ashley. . .a place where vampires indulge their appetites, but find they can fall prey to love and desire. Now, an everlasting devotion is sparked across time and space, igniting a passionate affair. . .and a deadly new threat. . .

  • Night’s Kiss (Book 1 in the Night’s series)
  • Night’s Touch (Book 2 in the Night’s series)
  • Night’s Master (book 3 in the Night’s Series)
  • Night’s Pleasure (book 4 in the Night’s series)
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