What would you do if someone knew your darkest secret? January Chevalier hates being back in Hailfield. Her younger sister, Jo, has been spotted hanging around Witchwood’s vampire population and their parents are sure she’s getting herself into trouble. But when January tries to intervene, Jo gallops off in a cloud of dust. Literally. Now all she wants to do is play bass guitar, bake cakes, and … to do is play bass guitar, bake cakes, and find her sister again, but trouble always seems to find her.
It’s probably something to do with her other job as a vampire slaying, bounty hunter.
When January is instructed to kill someone a bit too close to her heart, will her feelings interfere with her ability to terminate her target?
*This book can be read as a standalone novel!*
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Standalones, but a well written series! If you love Sooky, you’ll love this series. Each book gets better, as do the characters and the plots are suspense-filled, intriguing and action-packed.
Death’s Reckless Reaper, Prequel – An introduction to January. I’m glad I read Death’s Dark Horse first, since the anticipation of discovering what her other form was well fed by the delay in revealing the truth. This little story starts with her move to Paris and her experiences with her first vampire marked for death and a twist. Read after Death’s Dark Horse is my recommendation, if at all. The author said she was going to rewrite Reaper and make it 1.5 instead of a prequel. 5*
Death’s Dark Horse #1 – A well written, suspense filled story with a unique and surprising character and many other interesting characters, along with humor thorough out the story. The plot is well thought out and the reader is kept guessing as to what is so specially about the main character: her job is surprising and you may guess at her animal. I guessed it but put it out of my mind and surprise I was right. I’ve read many of Ms. Loren’s books and she gets better with each new book. 5*
Death’s Hexed Hobnobs #2 – The story takes place a year after Death’s Dark Horse ends. This book is amazing! I felt like I was reading a Butcher novel. This well written, action paced, suspense filled novel kept me prisoner to its pages. The plot twisted like an angry rodeo bull and the suspense never stopped, along with humor thorough out the story . The characters, while well thought out in DDH, become stronger and evoke all sorts of emotions from the reader. I can’t wait to see what #3 is has in stock for the reader.5*
Death’s Endless Enchanter #3 – This book starts right where Death’s Hexed Hobnobs ended. Well written, filled with suspense and intrigue, humor and well developed characters with realistic dialog – (not stupid dialog). Although the book concludes the issues that arise in this book, it’s a cliffhanger and the book doesn’t end the way the reader would expect. 5*
Death’s Ethereal Enemy #4 – This book starts a month after Death’s Endless Enchanter ended. Well written, intriguing with the suspense starting later in the chapters than usual, but making up for the delay. Still with humor, but some darkness appearing and new revelations as the plot twists and the pace picks up. 5*
Death’s Last Laugh #5 – This is a whooper! There’s a lot happening in this book: action; intrigue; suspense; romance; and humor. Another well-written story that keeps the reader immersed in the pages, and too soon, the end is reached. This very substantial book with it’s well thought out twists and turns, along with the continuous growth of the characters makes it hard to put the book down. So ease up with the tea. I’m so glad I contacted the author to review her books. She hasn’t disappointed me yet and she has traveled a long was from Larch Hall. 5*
Very interesting beginning of a new series. Vampires and shifters are way outside my comfort zone but I like the author’s other works and wanted to give this series a chance. It is cleverly written. The story captured and held my interest. The mystical creatures are well drawn. Several personalities, including January’s, really sparkle. Fans of shifters should find the series intriguing.
Great story. I loved it. Lots of action. Plenty of romance. Villains, anti-villains, and even an anti-hero. Along with a generous serving of unpredictable activities.
Vampires and Shape Shifters – What Fun!
What a wonderful and fun story! Paranormal usually is not my preferred genre, but this book has changed my mind. It is well written and a lot of the ‘rules‘ were explained well enough for me to learn about all of this stuff. The author paints a great ‘mind picture’ with her writing. I have enjoyed other books from this author and will read more of this series, too. I received a free copy of this book (ARC) and voluntarily chose to share my honest review.
Yes, of course it is a well written, engaging and grabbing storyline for me. Shifters, vampires, magic, dysfunctional family, some romance, danger, and mysteries all needing to be worked out, worked through, and lived through. Ms. Loren writes with the same reading ease and easy following storyline even though one doesn’t quite know how or where it is going. I follow willingly, gleefully, and happily. I always have a smile on my face at the end which has some happy endings with just a brief glimpse of the next challenge coming in the next book.
Of Course it’s good, it’s RUBY LOREN!
January Chevalier is literally a horse of a different color in her family. In human form, they are dark haired, and she has hair of Snow White, and pale complexion.
But is she really a horse shifter after all? She’s definitely a hit woman of some kind, it’s clear from the beginning of this tale.
It emerges that vampires in particular are her targets.
She’s always been an outsider and has no desires to join the super shifter pack led by a leopard who may have some additional hidden talents.
Additional details to January’s romantic, professional and shifter life are revealed as the story develops.
Is her role as a symbol of peace, or a symbol of battle?
I was pleased to receive an advance copy of this book.
I thoroughly enjoyed the many exciting plot twist and life threatening scenarios she’s involved in.
If you enjoy death defying escapes, questions of loyalty and betrayal, as well as steamy romantic scenes, you might enjoy this as a standalone, or as this series’ opener.