A gargoyle statue that’s more than stone…Tracy can’t explain why she’s drawn to a mysterious statue in the Goth club where she bartends. Stranger still, she’s been confiding her innermost secrets to it, as if it were an old friend.But, when her ex shows up one night, drunk and aggressive, the solid stone statue turns to living, breathing, sexy flesh…Gargoyle shifter Danton transforms to human … shifter Danton transforms to human form to protect Tracy, the woman he has yearned for. Now, he only has twenty-four hours before a curse returns him to stone. How can convince a woman who didn’t know he existed to spend those precious hours with him?
HEAT is a novella in the Underground Encounters series, set in a club that attracts supernatural creatures. Each features a different couple-and perhaps species!-and can be read on its own.
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The title itself just tells you! This is hot and and just wow! The author again does not disappoint. Definitely a must get. The story and characters are very well written that the author just captives you to the world she created. narration is done very well and satisfying. I can honestly recommend this.
This is another very good entry in this shifter series. I liked Danton and Tracy. I really enjoyed their chemistry and the element of sweetness that pervaded their romance. This is a quick read and I felt that sort of hindered this couple’s story a bit. When you had to take into consideration Tracy’s history, this short form just felt a bit off. Still I found this a fun and enjoyable read but I did feel like there was some untapped potential here. I am posting an independent, impartial review.
WOW, this is one great story it is book five in the Underground Encounters series and I was not putting this book down until I was finished. The book is only 115 pages but it was a story that had everything suspense, drama, danger and a great love story. I received a copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
HEAT (Underground Encounters Book 5) by Lisa Carlisle is a fast paced novella that returns the reader to the hot and steamy paranormal romance world of VAMPS. All types of paranormal creatures are drawn to VAMPS and this novella features a gorgeous gargoyle shifter.
Tracy is a bartender at VAMPS who has overcome an abusive relationship. She has taken out an order of protection, taken self-defense classes and now focuses her personal life on attending college and spending time with her little brother when not working at VAMPS. Through all her troubles, Tracy has confided everything to the gargoyle statue by the bar. She does not know why she is drawn to the statue, but she considers it an old friend.
Danton is a powerful gargoyle shifter who transforms into human form to protect people in danger, but especially Tracy. He anxiously awaits her shifts at the club and yearns for her as a man. When Tracy’s ex shows up drunk and attacks her, Danton comes to life. Due to a curse, he only has twenty four hours in his human form to convince Tracy to spend the time with him and possibly more?
This novella has Tracy and Danton instantly attracted and having sex. There is a twenty four hour time limit and it is a novella, so it calls for a quick hook-up, but based on Tracy’s past with abuse, I felt very uncomfortable with her decision. The author does take you through Tracy’s thought process and explains her feelings, but I feel it would have made a better novel length story with the topic of abuse. Tracy and Danton are well written for the shortness of the story and I really did like them. As always in this series, Ms. Carlisle’s sex scenes are smokin’ hot and steamy and a new paranormal lover appears in each with interesting world-building and backstory.
I will be looking forward to more stories coming out of VAMPS and the Underground Encounter series.
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This was a quick read but kept my attention from the start. Be forewarned-you will NOT want to put this down once you start! I really wished it would have lasted a little longer, but even with it being a quick read it was still a full story and did not feel like anything was missing or rushed.
Title: HEAT
Series: Underground Encounters #5
Release Date: #AlreadyReleased
Author: Lisa Carlisle
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Serial: Standalone, No Cliffhanger
Genre: #PRN #GargoyleShifters
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What a captivating read Ms. Lisa has written. I was enchanted by this Gargoyle’s Romance. You have Adventure, Action Packed, Loyalty, Hate, Love, plus some Wickedness. Definitely a Must Read!
Tracy is Human Working as a Bartender at a Goth Club named Vamps
with the pink hair and tattoos, she fits right in, plus the tips are amazing. Since she started working there Tracy has had an affinity to the Gargoyle statue by her bar. Always talking to him about everything that happens in her life. One night everything becomes unreal, first a drunk tries to play with her hair, Second her ex comes in drunk
talking crazy to her, next her gargoyle statue stands up.
Danton is one of the Gargoyle Shifters around the Goth Club “Vamp”, swarn to the world to protect humans but he is also protecting Tracy the pink haired girl that has always talked to him, touch him when he was a Stone Statue.
I have voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my own and honest.
Really liked the premise of this story which had a couple of unforeseen elements that I have not come across in other stories. The book held my attention from beginning to end.
Ms. Carlisle if you keep writing like this I will definitely read more of your books.
Tucked back into the Warehouse district of Caterina Cove is a small night club called Vamps. They cater to a unique crowd. There are vampires, shapeshifters, humans, witches, gargoyles and who knows what else lurks amongst the patrons of Vamps. Tracy is a bartender at Vamps. She is a part-time student and part-time bartender. Tracy loves working at Vamps, there is live music and DJ’s. The décor is eclectic with gargoyle statues and a plaque as you enter that says “Abandon all hope ye who enter here” the supposed inscription at the entrance to Hell.
Tracy has a habit of talking to the gargoyle statues. One is her favorite and to whom she tells all her secrets, wishes and dreams, often as she ‘pets’ the gargoyle.
One night as Vamps is closing her violent Ex-boyfriend walks through the door and the restraining order to stay away and grabs her. Danton, one of the gargoyles comes to life and saves Tracy. This is the same gargoyle that has heard all her secrets. Danton knows he must get her away. He is a cursed gargoyle that can come to life for twenty-four hours to save humans. Tracy is shocked. He has fallen for Tracy and knows she is his mate. Can her convince her in a short twenty-four hours that they are destined for each other? Can the curse that he and his brother share be broken? Can Tracy trust another man?
This is a page tuner, be warned you will not want to put it down. Another great story in the Underground Encounters series. Great characters, interesting story. I wish it was a little longer as I enjoy stories about Vamps. I can’t wait to go back to Vamps, again, this is my fifth trip and I love each story!
Tracy has always talked to and felt close to the Gargoyle statue that has been by the bar for the longest It never ocurred to her that it actually heard everything she said about what was going on in her life. One night when her ex boyfriend came in the club after closing and tried to attack her, she noticed over his shoulder that a man came out of the statue a big tall handsome man she thought she must have been slipped a mickey, but she didn’t feel drugged but the man was real and he kicked the crap out of her ex she had to prevent him from killing her ex. As unbelievable as it seems his name is Danton and he says he loves her and is about to rock Tracy’s world. This is a sweet romantic short story. I received a copy as a gift from the author. I am providing an honest review without obligation.
I received an ARC copy of HEAT in exchange for a voluntary review.
This was my first Lisa Carlisle novel(la), and I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I was taken in by the fast pace, moving plot-line, and steamy sex scenes. Tracy is skiddish about getting into a new relationship after taking out a restraining order against her abusive ex who tends to get violent when drinking (which seems to be quite often). One night her ex walks into the club she’s been working at and one of the gargoyle statues comes to life shifting in front of her eyes to come to her aid. She takes him home where she finds out she is the key to unlocking the curse that was placed upon him by a witch years ago. Will she choose love or let her past fears and anxiety haunt her?
Lisa Carlisle unfolds an action-packed, telling story that will keep you glued to every word, desperate to turn the page until you find out if these two lovers get their happily ever after. This is sure to please even the pickiest of romance and paranormal readers. Being a novella it’s also a quick read that can be finished in a couple of hours for fast readers or an evening for those who like to savor every moment.
Tracy works at Vamps and she likes to talk to the statue there but one night after work an ex decides to threaten her that’s when we get to meet Danton and well he’s not what he seems and for him. Now he’s got 24 hours and he has to convince Tracey to spend them with him.
I found this sweet story of love that couldn’t happen but some how they managed it. The writing keeps the listener involved and vested in the story until the last word, I found myself wanting more from this story.
So I’m reviewing for the audiobook. The story was good, I give it a three. The narrators were great, gave them a five. That’s the four star review. The story was average. There’s not anything new when it comes to Danton. I read the prequel and I already know how the curse works. If you don’t than it will have a little something extra. It’s instalove even though it’s something that’s been going on for a couple years. Everything that happened was predictable there weren’t any surprises. It was well written.
I received a free audiobook and I’m voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Tracy is a bartender at Vamps. She likes to talk to a particular gargoyle statue that sits near the bar. She tells it everything that is bothering her while she gets the bar ready for customers. One night her abusive ex shows up and when he threatens her the gargoyle is suddenly real. He comes close to killing the man, but Tracy stops him. She ends up taking the gargoyle shifter home with her as it seems he needs a place to stay for the day.
Danton can’t believe he has finally gotten the chance to meet his mate in his human form. He has been in love with her ever since she started working at the bar and has listened carefully to all she told him about her life. He only has 24 hours to try to convince her to bond with him and break the curse he is under. Will it be enough time?
I was given a free copy of this audiobook by the author and am voluntarily reviewing it.
This one brings interesting characters, heat and a bit of quirky humour to the party making this a fantastic short story. The storyline was tightly formed and I just could not stop until the end. If the author ever wanted to write more for this couple I couldn’t click it fast enough
Just what l needed to cheer me up, a solid romance, a little excitement , a strong leading lady and her hero. looking forward to the brothers stories.
Recommended
This short novella is the fifth book in the Underground Encounters Series. Tracy and Danton’s story is sweet, sexy, and fast paced. This short story is a great addition to the series. They share a sizzling chemistry. I liked to see again Lucan, and Mattias, and I can’t wait to listen to their story (in books 8 and 9). Amber Lee Connors and Kieran Flitton did a great job with the narration. Looking forward to listen to Heat, the next book in the Series. #StoryOrigin
Book 5 in the Underground Encounters series by Carlisle and another incredible addition. We finally get some answers for the gargoyles that we read / listened to in Cursed. A quick, yet beautiful love story where past hurts and fear could cause the loss of a forever love. Well written and again with the accents in the narration – I LOVE it!!! Short, sweet, and steamy – everything you could want for an afternoon escape.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
*this review is based on the audio version of this read
Heat, an Audiobook by Lisa Carlisle, is book 6 of the Underground Encounter series…and I LOVED it!!!! This is the story of Danton and Tracy. She’s a bartender at Vamps…and is drawn to the gargoyle statue in the bar. Danton is a cursed Gargoyle who is stone until someone needs his help.
This story was soooooo unique!!! It was an entrancing, deeply moving story. Danton’s intense love for her…and his internal anguish was incredible to read!!! Tracy is so naïve, innocent, and unknowing….it is a wonderful coming together of two intensely caring souls!!!
This story was narrated by Amber Lee Connors and Kieran Flitton…like the previous stories in this series, they do a formidable job of bringing these characters to life!!! I love this performance duo!!! Wonderful job!!!
I am volunteering to leave a review for an Advance Reader Copy of this Audiobook.
Great storyline continuing in club Vamp. Great to have one of the gargoyles have a story. Danton was protective and likeable with a story of his own. Tracey was the bartender who had an ex who was abusive. The two together had hot chemistry and lots of sexy time. Fast read with some action and a HEA. I was glad that two of the characters from the previous books finally got a story of their own. Loved it! I am voluntarily reviewing an arc I received.
I enjoyed another adventure at Vamps in this short read. Tracy tends bar at Vamps to pay her tuition. She’s going to be a special needs teacher. Right now the pay is good. The atmosphere exciting but tiring. She’s alone in the bar after closing talking to her friend in stone-yep she finds it easy to share what she could never tell a real person. The gargoyle is one of several lining the walls. Funny, it’s the only one she talks to. Suddenly she isn’t alone with her stony friend. Her violent ex is there and drunk as usual. When she tries to fight him off her stone guy changes and steps in to protect her.
While wondering if she’s been given something she surprises herself and protects him from discovery.
Back at her apartment, the gorgeous guy explains and so much more. This is steamy with enjoyable characters in a difficult situation. She’s sworn off men after her ex. But is Danton worth risking a chance with or will she let him return to stone?
I loved this book from page one. A great addition to the series.
I voluntarily reviewed this advanced reader copy and I have not been compensated in any way.