A computer geek turned rock starMike is good at playing with two things–numbers and his guitar. People, not so much. So when he stumbles upon two women having fun in the shadows at an underground club, and a bouncer urges him to get one to safety, he’s wary. But, when he discovers she’s been bitten, something wakes inside of him. He’s compelled to protect her.One night with a crush she’d never … night with a crush she’d never forget
When Allana runs into Mike, the humiliation burns. It might have only been a fling last summer, but she didn’t expect him not to recognize her.
Well, she had enough going on in with her yoga studio to deal with guy drama. But, he insists she leaves Vamps with him.
She wants to refuse, but he warns she’s in danger…
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Blaze
A Gargoyle Shifter Rockstar Romance (Underground Encounters, Book 7)
By: Lisa Carlisle
Narrated by: Amber Lee Connors, Kieran Flitton
Lisa Carlisle pens another fantastic paranormal romance novel, she is a gifted author with an imaginative mind and I am loving the fascinating world she created, a world that is filled with equally fascinating characters and paranormal beings. As a fan of rockstars and shifter stories I knew this book was going to be a treat, you do not many books like it and Lisa Carlisle does not disappoint one bit. The story grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated it the entire book. The characters are realistic, easy to connect with and relate to, I adored both lead characters Mike and Allana, aka Ally. Mike may be a computer geek but there is nothing geeky about him, he and his fellow geeks also play in an up and coming rock band and are frequent performers at Vamps. One night at the club he stumbles upon two chicks, at first it appeared they were having a moment but one of the bouncers stepped in and asked him to help a girl he recognized but in his stunned state could not place right way. Then it comes to him who she was but her name was lost to him. The bouncer tried to compel them to forget but he had no power over Mike, an oddity that comes into play later on in the book. Back to Ally and Mike, he gets her home safely, he feels protective of her and is drawn to him but she wants nothing to do with him since he did not remember who she was. But he does not give up on her, they have friends in common so he finds ways to see her again. I loved how everything plays out in this book, in addition to the pursuing romance storyline there are some great paranormal twists and surprises. The story is cleverly plotted with plenty of drama, some angst, thrilling and suspenseful moments, heartfelt and emotional moments and hot romance. Lisa Carlisle, thank you for another awesome story, it is enjoyable, entertaining and I loved every minute of it, loved the originality of it too.
And for the fabulous narration, Amber Lee Connors & Kieran Flitton are talented narrators and voice artists. They did an awesome job bringing the characters to life, giving each their own voice and personality. Their portrayal of the each character was spot on, sounding believable and just as I picture them to sound. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all of the characters emotions and projected them into their performance. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for the awesome listen
Second Night Stand???
Vamps, here you can run into any kind of supernatural, or have a hot passionate night with a rockstar.
Chee Keydood Badboy rockstar by night, Mike the Computer geek extraordinaire by day, but wait there’s more? How sexy can he be, why a gargoyle too of course! Problem is he has no idea until he catches sight of his one night stand from months ago does he start to feel weird, but who knows, it could be cause she keeps him at arms length and he’s never had that problem before being the rockstar guitarist of the Velvet Cocks?
Ally won’t let him get to her, yea he was a great, no a very hot one night stand and that’s what she wanted, so why does it bother her so much that the very sexy rockstar doesn’t even remember her name and more so now that she has met his other side, Mike the nerdy computer geek….Could it be that she wants a second night, or a third?
Holy Hot Inferno Romance, Suspense, Rockers, Gargoyles, shifters & vamps? Oh yes, please! 😀 Better get your gloves on & crank up that A/C on high, coz the fan-freaking-tastic “BLAZE” by Lisa Carlisle fits the definitions perfectly: (1) as a VERB: burn fiercely or brightly…(2) as a NOUN: a huge fiercely burning fire 😮 … A perfect title for a perfect book! 😀 IMHO, if I could, I would give this 6 stars A fast-paced story that has been refreshed & revamped from an older version about 6 years ago, so make sure you get this newest June 2018 edition! The 6th book & an amazing stand-alone from the must read world of Underground Encounters! … This is Mike & Ally’s story with some of the awesome recurring characters and great attention-to-detail that grabbed me from the get-go and held on tight! I was glued to the edge of my seat on this thrilling roller-coaster ride & did not want to put it down, so I read the whole thing in record time! …I never write spoilers or recap blurbs, but I do know when I’ve read an awesome contemporary page-turning PNR that will be an upcoming bestseller! 😀 I highly recommend this book and series to all adult fans of fiction! And I can’t wait for more, but I will 😉
This is the sixth book in the Underground Encounters Series. I love this Series! Allana (Ally) and Mike’s story is entertaining, and interesting. The storyline has drama, and twists and turns. Amber Lee Connors and Kieran Flitton did a great job with the narration. Looking forward to listen to Combust, the next book in the Series. #StoryOrigin
I enjoyed this entertaining PNR. Allana and Mike’s story provides the reader with plenty of intense emotions, drama, tension, steam, twists and steam. These two really have a lot they have to deal with as the storyline unfolds. A very fun book! This is my freely posted, frank review.
This was a suspenseful story through the entire book. What starts out as a one or two night stand, ends up being a love story like no other. Mike, the geeky rockstar, doesn’t understand why he feels so protective over Allana. He didn’t even remember her name initially even though they had a one night stand during the summer. Little does he know about his heritage and Allana has issues which initially prevent her from wanting to be involved in a relationship.
BLAZE: A GARGOYLE SHIFTER ROCKSTAR ROMANCE (Underground Encounters #6) by Lisa Carlisle is another great addition to the paranormal romance series based around VAMPS nightclub. These books are all romances, all have paranormal creatures and can be read as standalones, but they are also intertwined and building a unique world with crossover characters.
Mike is the lead guitarist of the Velvet Cocks. Outrageous rock star by night and computer geek by day, Mike has taken full advantage of the girls who want to sleep with him for one night stands, never more. One night in VAMPS, he runs across a scene that has the head gargoyle/bouncer telling him to take a pretty blonde out of there and protect her. When he takes the girl out of there, she seems familiar, but he cannot remember her name.
Allana “Ally” is humiliated and mad. Mike was her fantasy one night stand several months ago and here she is with him again and he does not even remember her name. Mike’s personal quirk though is he does not remember any names, but he remembers everything else about Allana. They both feel an attraction and agree to see each other again, but to keep it casual.
Allana has a past that no one knows about and she is not willing to risk her heart on a man who does not know how to be in a relationship. Mike cannot seem to stop thinking about only Allana and wants to spend every minute with her. He has an overwhelming urge to protect her, which leads to a discovery of his heritage that he knows nothing about.
This series is one of my guilty pleasures. I always know I am going to get an entertaining paranormal story with great characters and plenty of steaming hot sex scenes. Allana and Mike, even with the paranormal twists are portrayed with emotions that anyone can relate to. The romance, plot and paranormal and/or human characters all pull you right into the story. Ms. Carlisle’s worldbuilding has witches, vampires, gargoyles and shifters that make me want to meet them all at VAMPS.
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When Mike and Ally got together again it was suppose to be a one time thing, just sex but it seemed they both wanted more but even though Mike said as much Ally said no and they had a big fight and she left and they don’t talk for a while. While a part Mike finds out about his family history and Ally finds out about her best friend lily’s history. Ally let’s Lily know that she is missing Mike and Lily makes sure she and her boyfriend Nico fix that only it didn’t exactly turn out as they hoped. Seems that Ally has a problem every time she turns up at the club. Really enjoyed the characters in this one. This is a romantic tale with some fun. Enjoyable. Adult content. I am voluntarily reviewing this book gifted by the author with no obligation.
WOW, this book was sensational in all the right places. the characters, storyline and interaction were awesome.
this book is from the series Underground Encounters book 6 and if you haven’t read this series you are missing out on some fantastic stories.
I loved reading about Mike and Allana’s story. This book took us back to Vamps where all kinds of super naturals appear. Mike is a geek rocker who plays at Vamps and Ally is a yoga instructor who goes there. Lots of fun action and plenty of steam with both parties. I loved the interaction and the storyline. Great to have previous characters that I had previously read about appearing in the book. Secondary characters were great and I hope to hear more of them especially Nike from the first book. This book was fantastic and I enjoyed every page. I am voluntarily reviewing an arc.
Vamps is a special nightclub catering to a select crowd. Many patrons dress in goth and appreciate alternative music and some classical heavy metal. Vamps is located in the warehouse district in a small town near Boston.
When reading this series, you may experience vampires, witches, warlocks, shifters, gargoyles and humans interacting on many levels. These are unique and fun characters, be advised you may become addicted to the stories they have to tell.
There is a band that frequents Vamps, the Velvet Cocks. A group of nerdy IT men formed a band and their look and sound has exploded. Mike is one of those men. He likes the vibe of Vamps and goes there often. A year ago, he met a pretty girl named Allana and they agreed to a no strings night of fun. He even forgot her name.
When he is visiting Vamps he sees a woman, that he vaguely recognizes getting hot with a woman backstage. This other aggressive woman bites Allana on the neck like a vampire. Wait, what, that can’t be right. Danton, a bouncer at Vamps tells Mike to take Allana home after he separates the two women.
Mike feels the need to protect her and cares for her. Allana remembers Mike but is upset at Mike for not remembering her name. Allana or Ally is in danger. Who or what bit her? Can Mike keep her safe? Will their relationship weather this storm of trouble or will it all go up in flames?
Another great installment of the Underground Encounters series, I love these folks and the quirky, clever and unusual people.
Mike, being part of a band, a successful nerd in business didn’t need a woman. Many women one at a time, yes. That is until the bouncer at a club they sometimes played shoved a beauty into his arms and said to get her out—he hesitated until he saw the dripping marks on her neck. Blood. When she came out of her trance he couldn’t figure out why she was ticked at him. Oh, yeah, what was her name? She was one of the nameless many from several months ago.
Not a great start to what he soon decided he wanted to be more than a one or in this case two-night stand. While trying to change his ways and her thoughts of him Mike would learn more about himself than he cared to learn. One thing that didn’t change was his need to protect Allana and get her to change her mind about him. Would his help and charm melt through the ice around her heart?
Another hot offering in the Vamp series Blaze is as hot as the title and the characters are strong, feisty and belong together. Gargoyles! Love them and guards in a hot club? Wow. Each book is different in a world the author has created that is unique yet believable. Gotta luv those guys and the characters that frequent Vamps. Bring on the next!
I have not read all of these books so I don’t know if this couple has been mentioned before but the story flowed perfectly to me so you could read it as a stand alone. And like me want more…
What could happen at a club called Vamps?
Well a female aka Ally could and did get bitten and then saved by none other than? Nope not telling you
Blaze is a member of the band who frequently plays at Vamps and he has met the female before and actually more than met but at first well being a guy he doesn’t remember until…
This story flowed perfectly, the characters I loved, and the hotness was off the charts. So grab your copy and get to reading.
Blaze is book six in the Underground Encounters series and it’s another solid story! I feel it can be read as a standalone, but I think you would better understand the world if you read the books leading up to this one. The main characters, Mike and Allana, have been introduced in prior books, but it was mostly in passing so no real issues there. This is their story.
Mike is a computer engineer by day and punk rock star by night. While at the Vamps bar, he happens upon two women enjoying themselves in the dark shadows of the club. Mike can’t tear his eyes away! When a bouncer asks his help by getting one of the women to safety, something clicks and he springs into action.
When the fog starts to clear in Allana’s head, she’s met with Mike. He’s the guy she had a one night stand with a few months back. He doesn’t remember her name and she is humiliated. He warns that she is in danger and they have to leave. Although she wants to refuse, she relents, and allows Mike get her somewhere safe. One thing leads to another…..
I am really enjoying this series! Each book is about a different couple but there are a lot of cross-over characters from book to book. The whole series has something to do with the Vamps nightclub and the different paranormal species that frequent it. Each story has been fun and intriguing to read!
Mike is a sweet guy and Allana, Ally, is a beautiful girl whose been badly hurt in the past. Both have baggage that needs to be dealt with. I liked how their story unfolded and blossomed. They had a chemistry that would not be denied and it was super hot! I also like how there are a number of different types of shifters within the story that make it interesting to read about.
Definitely pick up Blaze and the entire Underground Encounters series, and settle in for a great paranormal adventure!
Wow each book in this series gets better and better.
Mike is a computer geek, but also an up and coming rock star with the band The Velvet Cocks.
Allana has a yoga class and is opening her own studio. She had a one night stand with Mike a while back.
When they meet again at Vamps, and underground club, she is being attacked.
Something in Mike compels him to protect and watch over her. She is fed up that he doesn’t seem to remember her from their one night stand.
And this is where things get interesting will they work through their issues and have the lives that they want?
I’m enjoying this series so far and look forward to more of it.
An epic add to this series. While it can be a stand alone read/ listen I think it’s better when the previous books gave been read so you have some background on some of the secondary characters found in this read. Who doesn’t love the nerd / rockstar? You get the best of both worlds and Allana is helpless to resist, but resist she tries. A great romance read with perfect narration, about protection, love and some paranormal craziness mixed in that is sure to please!
I received a free copy of this book and I provided this voluntary review.
*this review is based on the audio version of this read
I really enjoyed reading Mike and Ally’s story. Ally was the one with the big hangup but Mike is the one who went through a dramatic change. It was really well thought out and the characters balanced well.
I loved listening to the book the narration was really good. It was easy to follow the story and watch it come alive.
I received a free audiobook and I’m leaving an honest review.
Gargoyle yoga
Awww I was not ready for this story to end. It was interesting seeing this human find out about his past and see the relationship progress from one night stands.
Family History
When I first started reading this book I have to be honest I wasn’t for sure how old the characters were sometimes you get a sense of an age but that didn’t happen for me until they actually talked about them being in their early twenties. For me it seemed like Mike had an old soul in a young man’s body which was different.
By not having read the book “Ignite” were these characters met I was at a loss. Mike has a reputation as a one hitter quitter he doesn’t do long-term and that’s how he has lived his life since being in the band.
Ally is best friends with Lily and that’s how she meets Mike originally by going to a show the band was putting on.
In this book it’s been awhile since they seen each other and their first meeting after their hook up let’s just say it’s a little explosive.
The author has woven a tale that will question family history, and secrets. The books are stand alone but I will suggest that you read the previous ones so that you have a sense of the character mentioned in subsequent books for a better understanding.
I have voluntarily read and reviewed this book without obligation to the author.