“The monster isn’t under my bed. It’s screaming inside my head.”
Cursed by the Kiss of Eternal Night, Samira lives her life as an ancient and powerful vampire, guarding her emotions carefully. One slip up and the darkness inside her could send her on a rage-filled, bloodlust path of death and destruction. It’s happened once before, and it could easily happen again. For over a century, she’s … happen again.
For over a century, she’s managed to keep the beast inside her at bay, but when someone from her past shows up unexpectedly, her emotions hang by a thread. Especially when she finds out they are working with the Phoenix, the source of the growing evil in Rouen.
Maybe it’s time she stops controlling the monster inside her. It may be the only way she can save those she loves.
In this full-length, urban fantasy series, Steele and Mason introduce readers to a dark and exciting world full of shifters, vampires, and witches. If you like Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs, Shayne Silvers or K.F. Breene, you will LOVE this new series! Scroll up and grab this gritty urban fantasy TODAY!
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*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
Okay I can admit that I was more then ready to learn more about Samira after the first trilogy so this was just perfect as we focus are her point of view this time. The arcing prophecy is still at play even if the first part has been completed. Now Samira is trying to avoid her role though I highly doubt that will be totally possible. Well written in depth urban fantasy that will suck you into the story. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
First let me state that I received an Advance Reader Copy, (ARC), but this in no way influences my review. I always leave an honest review.
Holy shiznet!!! These stories are getting better and better. This is the 4th book in this series and I’m on the edge of my seat dying to read the next one. I recommend this read 5 Thumbs up.
Oh wow this one blew me away! Samira, Briar and Lynx continue to battle with the trials that are set before them but the evil just keeps getting worse!
I love the connection between the three women and this one being from Samiras POV – this is an emotional read
My Heart bled for Samira in this book she has so much to deal with but she has to stay strong and hope the situation doesnt break her.
This book is brutal and the tension just kept building to the point where you thought you might explode, but warning it has a massive 200 foot cliff hanger!
SUPERB
This was a riveting story. I loved getting to know more about Samira. She’s a pretty awesome character. Her story is full of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. I got a little teary eyed at the end.
I can’t wait to find out what happens next.
Book 4 in the Rouen Chronicles continues to entertain readers. The suspense is building as the storyline develops. This is a face paced, roller coaster of a ride that is full of intrigue. This series is amazing and can’t wait to read more.
Another fantastic book in the “Rouen Chronicles”!
The story is full of surprises and twist for Samira, Brian and Linx…
There are new and old enemy and mystery to solve…
In this book, you will learn more about the past of Samira and it will kept you read until the end…
Sometimes you will do things you don’t want to save your friends and to hope for a better future…
If you love mystery and fantasy don’t miss it!
It was different and wonderful to see things from Samira’s perspective and to learn more of her history and motivations. Like the previous books in this series, non-stop action and intrigue and enough loving to make it feel more real. I did not want to put this down but actually started reading too late and my eyes gave out. I couldn’t wait to get back to it. Enough unresolved issues that I’m sure the next book will be great, too.
A Vampire’s Bane #4 – Ohmygosh! While not quite a cliffhanger, it sets up the next book. Well written as always, Ms. Steele packs a novel full of intrigue, suspense, action and well thought out storylines. The cast of characters do not disappoint with their dialog and actions, including the new additions. The twists keep the reader immersed in the pages, along with the vivid descriptions of the author’s imagination, rather a good one and my type.
There’s plenty of sexual tension, but no sex open to voyeurs and the vulgar language consists of one f-bomb and mild cursing – mainly thanks to one character, it’s just her way. Yes, there is violence but nothing graphic; you get the idea and your imagination takes it as graphic you want it. The formula of a weakness is used heavily but that’s the nature of the game. I just wish I had the next book or this one with another 300 pages. I contacted the author, one of my favorites, to review her book. 5*
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A Shifter’s Curse #1 – Another good series from one of my favorite authors, Rachel McClellan and even and with her name change to Raven Steele, she still remains in that category. This book is fast paced, action packed and well thought out. The storylines are interesting and add twists and kinks, but keep the reader glued to the pages. There’s violence but it isn’t graphically gory but clear what happened; the reader still can use their imagination. Yes, vulgar language but not continuous, here and there for emphasis.
The characters are developed enough for the reader to understand them and their motives. They run the gamut on personalities and types. The action has a real feeling to it, not the Hollywood garbage common today. With the author’s clear, vivid descriptions the reader is racing along in a rollercoaster car that sometimes isn’t on the tracks, which adds a lot of excitement to the story. I contacted the author to review her books and she hasn’t disappointed me once. 5*
Shifter’s Rage #2 – Ms. McClellan is one of my favorite authors and even with her name change to Raven Steele, she still remains in that category. Like all of her previous books, this is fast paced, well written with well thought out storylines, some of which are completed in this book and some that set up the next book; not a cliffhanger. Her characters run the gamut from nice to typical to horrendous, complete with their own personalities. The action scenes run true, no Hollywood silliness, and there’s violence but not graphic gory, just clear cut. The reader gets the picture and feels the pain, but their imagination is allowed to exist. The author does a wonderful job with her clear, vivid descriptions. There is sexual tension and some vulgar language but not in every sentence, paragraph or page.
Here and there will be a surprise twist out of the blue; there are still surprise kinks and actions, but the twists add a depth to the usual shifter/vampire/witch theme. Ms. McClellan makes her stories her own and not copies of what everyone else is doing. It is easy to get lost in the intrigue and suspense and the revenge, while still seeing good. I contacted the author to review her books a long time ago and haven’t read a bad book in the last two years. 5*
A Shifter’s Revenge #3 – I hope you’ve been reading these books in order; you’ll enjoy this one a lot better if you have. I love the Ann Landers’ quote, how true. This book is just as well written, well thought out and action packed as the first two. The characters are likable, realistic and grow more with each book. The fast paced storylines continue to evolve and the reader is taken on another rollercoast ride through a gamut of emotions and twisting kinks.
The intrigue and the vivid descriptions keeps the reader glued to the pages and all too soon another book is finished, which is really difficult on this Shifter addict. I am never disappointed by Raven/Rachel’s work and she remains one of my favorite authors; she weaves her craft so well. It is so hard to write a review since the desire is so strong to turn this into a book report, but I dislike those people that take away the joy of reading a new book. 5*
Rouen Urban Series end.
This book is just amazing. I absolutely love this series. This book is more about Samira and her point of view on things. There is tons of action in this book that will keep you hooked. We also learn some of Samira’s secrets and things start to heat up between her and Mateo. Lynx is starting to come into her powers more and trying to become more of a leader. I need the next one now!