Life’s a motherforker.One second, Gem Hawkins is on her way to being the #1 drag racer in the state and the next she’s burying her father, a badass demon hunter.The agency calls it a fluke. The official report claims some low level demon caught him off guard while out on patrol.But Gem knows that’s a lie.When the dirty Nephilim running the investigation refuses to help, Gem takes matters into her … refuses to help, Gem takes matters into her own hands.
The Supernatural Security Force is the nation’s front line of protection against demons—and Gem’s last hope of finding out the truth. If she wants to find out what really happened, she’ll need the resources that come with “detective” status. But graduating isn’t so easy for a legacy—or for anyone who crosses Rodrigo Garcia.
Her corrupt professor has made one thing clear. For Gem, failure is the kiss of death.
For fans of Kelly St. Clare, Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve, and Karpov Kinrade. Don’t miss this hilariously sexy hell of a ride!
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This is such a fantastic series full of humor, adventure, magic and more. Cannot recommend more!
Gem Hawkins is a drag racing champion until her father is killed on the job. Nothing about her father’s death adds up and Gem feels he was murdered and the truth is being withheld. Gem decided the only way she is going to get the truth is to work for the Supernatural Security Force like her father. Gem joins the SSF as a recruit and is put through the ringer with all the other recruits. They are tested repeatedly to make sure they can handle the job. They face a lecherous professor as well as demons until their final exam that will place them in a position with SSF. Will Gem get the position she wants so she can continue to find information about her father and what really happened to him? I love this book. The story is amazing and and the character are original. This is a must read.
I first found Gem in the Monster Ball Anthology and she left me wanting to know more about her background, when I found out Heather was continuing her story I was stoked! This book gets you hooked from page one, it has everything from humor to drama to suspense. Heather has created another amazing story and I definitely recommend it!
Heather Hildenbrand has found success in this newest series. It started out as little tidbits in her emails and evolved into a fun premise and intriguing storyline. Gem, our main character joins the Supernatural Security Taskforce after her father, one of the best in that field, is supposedly taken out by a low level demon. Throughout the book, Gem goes through training in the hopes of becoming a detective and uncovering what really happened to her dad.
I loved that Heather put so much detail into this world. From the drag racing to the supernatural security task force training, I felt pulled in and part of the world. I can’t say I would have Gem’s restraint at the Monster Ball though. I love when authors give their readers little easter eggs from their other stories.
I sure hope there is more of Gram in the next book because she was my favorite character in this one. Not to say the main character, Gem isn’t amazing too, but Gram has the best insults and the most creative curse words. The fact that she gives zero f$&#’s is even better.
Great book one to this series.
Wow! I am so I love with this story! It had great “creatures “ and I am in love with Gem and her friends and grandma! I can only see her story continuing to grow on me after this first installment of it!
The chemistry with some characters is intriguing and I am excited to see where and with who it goes! Our author has made it so you just don’t know- I mean really just all the boys!
Bring me more!
I originally read the novella in The Monster Ball 1 (which is the tail end that concludes this book). I liked the story in TMB1, but I felt this book had so much more for world building & Gem’s character development, & that helped to understand & appreciate that original novella even more. This was a fun & quirky read, it may or may not lead into romance in book 2, whose to say at this point. I hope she can get back together with her “tribe“ (as she called the small group of friends at the academy) at some point, I liked the side kicks, especially Milo.
Binge read this whole book on a plane ride and I was thoroughly entertained. I adore Gem and her Gran as characters and can’t wait for book two!!
I really enjoyed this quick Paranormal Romance by the always entertaining writer, Heather Hildenbrand. There is a cliffhanger at the end, but hopefully the next book while be out fairly soon. I liked the premise. And the main character, Gem, is strong and determined to seek justice in her father’s death. There is plenty of mystery and intrigue, as well as, action to keep the story moving. 4 Stars!
Excitement From Page One
This book is a very exciting read and brings you into a new world. Everything about Gem’s life is going to change and it is exciting to watch the changes. With a turn of every page you learn some interesting things and sometimes you might have questions rather than answers. But it will be fun to learn them.
Join this exciting ride and I cannot wait to see when the agency sends Gem next. Although I think she keeps getting the short end of the stick. Hmm, things make you go hmmm.
Until Next Time…. Tabi
This book had me hooked from the beginning. The snark and humor of the main character Gem had me laughing out loud. A well written story that I cant wait to find out what happens next
From the very first page until the very end, this book draws you in and won’t let you go. I loved every single minute of it. The characters are amazing, the storyline is so entertaining and Gem’s grandma? She has some of the best lines ever. Once you start reading this book you will not be able to put it down.