Review: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost

Title: One Grave at a Time
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Series: Night Huntress, #6
Publisher: Avon
Release Date: August 30, 2011
Pages: 384
Rating:

The grave is one wrong step away. 

Having narrowly averted an (under)world war, Cat Crawfield wants nothing more than a little downtime with her vampire husband, Bones. Unfortunately, her gift from New Orleans' voodoo queen just keeps on giving--leading to a personal favor that sends them into battle once again, this time against a villainous spirit. 

Centuries ago, Heinrich Kramer was a witch hunter. Now, every All Hallows Eve, he takes physical form to torture innocent women before burning them alive. This year, however, a determined Cat and Bones must risk all to send him back to the other side of eternity--forever. But how do you kill a killer who's already long dead?

ONE GRAVE AT A TIME was everything and more after my slight disappointment with the last book. I think I didn't realize how much I actually missed Cat and Bones until I started reading this book and then my love came back blasting in at full speed. Cat and Bones are back again this time are trying to capture a bad guy who is already dead and the question that arises is how are you suppose to kill someone that is already dead.

ONE GRAVE AT A TIME is more filled with action then romance if you ask me, so if you're hoping for some sexy Cat and Bones time then you may be slightly disappointed. I wasn't because the story kept me turning the pages faster than ever. I was so into the story that I couldn't stop.

"Before we met, I'd fly for hours to clear my head," Bones said, his voice reaching me even over the rush of wind. "It was the closest I came to finding peace, but though several of my mates could fly, I always went alone. I never wanted to share this with anyone until you."

I just love the relationships in the Night Huntress Series so much. I think each and every character in this series has brought a smile upon my face one time or another. Even though there is not that much Cat and Bones sexy time, we still get a few tender moments between them that I loved. Also my heart broke for Spade and Denise for what they endured which makes me love their relationship even more and Ian? Oh, sweet sex-fulfilled Ian.

"You're shagging a woman who can turn into a dragon? Blast you, Charles, I am sick with envy!" "Not now." Spade muttered.  

We have more Ian this time around and I have to tell you I love him. Every time he opened his mouth I couldn't help but put this huge wicked grin on my face.  He. is. HILARIOUS! I also have a new favorite character that is somewhat hot for all of our favorite master vamps. You will love this character that brings more humor and giggles to the book.

Was this my favorite Night Huntress book? No, but I loved it just as much as the other books. Pick up this book Night Huntress fans, you will love  ONE GRAVE AT A TIME and if you haven't picked them up yet then what the hell are you waiting for?

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Review: This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

Title: This Side of the Grave
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Series: Night Huntress, #5
Publisher: Avon
Release Date: February 22, 2010
Pages: 357
Rating:

Danger waits on both sides of the grave. 

Half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her vampire husband Bones have fought for their lives, as well as for their relationship. But just when they've triumphed over the latest battle, Cat's new and unexpected abilities threaten to upset a long-standing balance . . .

With the mysterious disappearance of vampires, rumors abound that a species war is brewing. A zealot is inciting tensions between the vampires and ghouls, and if these two powerful groups clash, innocent mortals could become collateral damage. Now Cat and Bones are forced to seek help from a dangerous "ally"—the ghoul queen of New Orleans herself. But the price of her assistance may prove more treacherous than even the threat of a supernatural war . . . to say nothing of the repercussions Cat never imagined.

I honestly feel like I have been waiting years and years and years for the fifth Cat and Bones book to come out. I mean they are one of the most talked about couples in the Urban Fantasy Genre, but THIS SIDE OF THE GRAVE was not as exciting as I thought it would be.

There are quite a few mixed reviews out there for this book. I have been waiting forever to see what will happen next for Cat and Bones only to find the book not as entertaining as the other ones, don't get me wrong it was still good, but not as good as the other ones. I felt like this book could have been better. And one thing preventing me from giving THIS SIDE OF THE GRAVE 4 stars was that I didn't see that spark/sexual tension between Cat and Bones. It was like one of those book when the couple gets together and the book continues on about their relationship and it is boring to read about that couple. NO! I am not suppose to feel that way!

I am mad that I feel that way. I don't know if maybe I hadn't read the other book in so long that I just could not feel for this book. Maybe that's it. Part of me thinks that maybe it's because Cat and Bones didn't really have a big obstacle to their love. Like in the previous book it was Cat's insecurity and the whole Bones eventually turning Cat into a vampire/has to protect him from Don/Tate's jealousy/Cat's father/Ian stuff in book 2/Gregor. We had all that and now we didn't really have an obstacle for this couple in this book. I never felt like Cat was in any real danger in this book also. Also the rumored Chapter 21 in this book to me doesn't even compare to One Foot in the Grave's Chapter 32, my opinion anyway.

Even though there were some things I didn't like, come on how could I not like some things in a Cat and Bones book. This book still had the humor from the previous books. Oh, Vlad. I love you. I am so glad to see some of my favorite characters back. We also got Spade and Menchere's lovers in this book which was awesome. So read First Drop of Crimson (Spade) and Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Mencheres) books. Although we did get some Cat and Bones moments I didn't feel like I had one that I really liked like in the other books. And we get to hear about the first half vampire, total shocker.

Timmie gave Bones and me a speculative glance. “Before we go, I gotta know: If mind-reading abilities are real, there’s something else I wondered if fiction got right about vampires–” “Ask me if I sparkle and I’ll kill you where you stand,” Bones cut him off with utmost seriousness."

OMG. Tate and Justine redeem themselves. Okay. Justine I understand, but Tate. I think he gave into the Cat's never going to want me thing way too soon. Maybe recent events caused him to have a change of heart. I really actually loved Tate always going after Cat. If there was no Bones, he would be perfect for her. We do have a moment in this book where a character we may have come to love dies. And yes, it made me tear up quite a bit. I love like all of the Night Huntress characters and have a place in my heart for each of them so I couldn't help tearing up.

All in all this was my least favorite book of the series and it actually really tears my apart to give a Cat and Bones book 3 stars. I hope this doesn't happen again though. I am nervous about the next book, One Grave at a Time. I am curious about how the sixth book will play out, what will happen and all of that. I have theories after this book that I would love to share if we feel like chatting.

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Review: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost

Title: Eternal Kiss of Darkness
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Series: Night Huntress World, #2
Publisher: Avon
Release Date: July 27, 2010
Pages: 361
Rating:

An immortal war has been brewing in the darkness . . . 
And now one woman has stumbled into the shadows. 
Chicago private investigator Kira Graceling should have just kept on walking. But her sense of duty refused to let her ignore the moans of pain coming from inside a warehouse just before dawn. Suddenly she finds herself in a world she's only imagined in her worst nightmares. 

At the center is Mencheres, a breathtaking Master vampire who thought he'd seen it all. Then Kira appears—this fearless, beautiful . . . human who braved death to rescue him. Though he burns for her, keeping Kira in his world means risking her life. Yet sending her away is unthinkable. 

But with danger closing in, Mencheres must choose either the woman he craves, or embracing the darkest magic to defeat an enemy bent on his eternal destruction. 

"Bath toys are reserved only for the oldest, more lethal vampires."

In ETERNAL KISS OF DARKNESS, Mencheres has lived over 4000 years and wants to end it all. He feels that he has lived long enough until he meets Kira who gives him the strength and the passion to want to live on. But Mencheres faces off against an old enemy Radje who wants to kill him and take his powers. I admit the beginning was a bit slow for me, but the book really did pick up more into it. Most people who are a fan of the Night Huntress series knows that the Cat and Bones is so much more better than the Night Huntress World Series and that is true. No one can compete with such a compelling story as Cat and Bones, but I thought this was a bit better than Spade's book, that is for sure. I loved Mercheres and Kira so much. I kind of still felt that we didn't get enough of them, where the moment after Rajeh is no more.

Dead or not, you must be bored with women telling you how you look like the hottest, most exotic wet dream they’ve ever had. No wonder the thought of you, grapes, and some scented massage oils crossed my mind – and if you drop that towel again, I’m going to need a cold shower."

The only problem I have wit Jeaniene Frost's book is her endings. I wish she would write a epilogue for all of her books, becuase in EKOD. the ending is abrupt. The ending was great with Mencheres knowing that the darkness that he had for seen was not his death but Kira. Kira changed him and brought him back to life. But still she needs a more satisfiying ending with the main characters in the book. But this was still an enjoyable read. I really enjoyed learning about Mencheres because you get to see a different side to him and really respect him for everything that he does. This was much better than First Drop of Crimson. I loved Vlad in this book. He is funny. I am so happy that he will be getting his own book!

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Review: First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost

Title: First Drop of Crimson
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Series: Night Huntress World, #1
Publisher: Avon
Release Date: February 9, 2010
Pages: 371
Rating:

The night is not safe for mortals. Denise MacGregor knows all too well what lurks in the shadows—her best friend is half-vampire Cat Crawfield—and she has already lost more than the average human could bear. But her family's past is wrapped in secrets and shrouded in darkness—and a demon shapeshifter has marked Denise as prey. Now her survival depends on an immortal who lusts for a taste of her. 

He is Spade, a powerful, mysterious vampire who has walked the earth for centuries and is now duty-bound to protect this endangered, alluring human—even if it means destroying his own kind. Denise may arouse his deepest hungers, but Spade knows he must fight his urge to have her as they face the nightmare together . . . Because once the first crimson drop falls, they will both be lost. 

I can say that when I heard that Jeaniene Frost was doing books about side characters I was so excited! I love all the side characters, Spade, Ian, Mencheres, and Vlad. I mean who wouldn't want a book about these hot master vamps. But I was slightly disappointed with Spade's book, FIRST DROP OF CRIMSON. I mean it is hard for any book to complete with Cat and Bones. I think they will forever be the best. Denise is branded by an demon searching for one of her ancestors who betrayed him centuries ago. The demon, Raum wants Denise to find Nathaniel, her ancestor back to him. If she does not accomplish this task he will kill every single member of her family and she will forever bear his mark. Denise decides she needs the help of Cat and Bones but they are no where to be found so she enlists the help of Spade to stop this demon and get rid of the mark that the demon has placed upon her.

Denise is nothing like Cat is. I couldn't really connect to Denise as well as I did with Cat. I didn't really care for Denise all that much. Spade was a gentlemen and kind. Denise and Spade spend half of the book fighting their desires for each other. Denise is Spade's best friend's Wife's friends and there is a line there he doesn't want to cross, his friendship with Bones. But he still ends up falling in love with her. Denise is still getting over Randy's death, but she is also drawn to Spade. I kind of felt like Denise was just thrown in the story. I mean I don't really feel a connection between this couple. I think that was one major problem why I was disappointed.

I really liked that we finally get to learn of Spade's past and about the human he loved years ago that was killed. Spade does not want to get close to humans, especially a human woman again, and feel and care deeply about them due to a tragic incident years ago and I eel for him. It breaks my heart. This was a very enjoyable read but the only thing is I didn't feel that spark with Spade and Denise. **Cat and Bones do make an appearance in this book if you are wondering.

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Review: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost

Title: Destined for an Early Grave
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Series: Night Huntress, #4
Publisher: Avon
Release Date: July 28, 2009
Pages: 355
Rating:

Her deadly dreams leave her in grave danger...

Since half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her undead lover Bones met six years ago, they've fought against the rogue undead, battled a vengeful Master vampire, and pledged their devotion with a blood bond. Now it's time for a vacation. But their hopes for a perfect Paris holiday are dashed when Cat awakes one night in terror. She's having visions of a vampire named Gregor who's more powerful than Bones and has ties to her past that even Cat herself didn't know about.

Gregor believes Cat is his and he won't stop until he has her. As the battle begins between the vamp who haunts her nightmares and the one who holds her heart, only Cat can break Gregor's hold over her. She'll need all the power she can summon in order to bring down the baddest bloodsucker she's ever faced . . . even if getting that power will result in an early grave.

DESTINED FOR AN EARLY GRAVE starts with Cat and Bones going on a vacation in Paris. Let's admit it, they NEED a vacation! But shortly after arriving in Paris there plans for a lovely and romantic time with each other is ruined when Master Vamp Gregor invades Cat's dreams for he is the dream snatcher. Gregor is convinced Cat belongs to him, and he is determined to steal her back from Bones. Cat and Bones face there strongest enemy who has almost destroyed everything that make Cat and Bones invincible. Jealousy, insecurity and fear.

Cat and Bones are both reckless in this book. I find this book more of a test for their love for each other. Cat and Bones argue constantly in this book. They both have their own ways on how to deal with Gregor. Bones has become way too overprotective and very controlling on how things are going to happen and what he is going to do. And I feel Cat is kind of reckless in this book, very reckless.

They were way too immature and stubborn where Cat questioned Bones devotion to her as her husband. They end of saying hurtful things to each other that hurts them both I think this is both of their faults. Cat and Bones are a pair. They need to confide in each other no matter who the threat this. They make each other strong and they need to talk to each other so they are on the same page.

Honestly, this book was really emotional for me. I was screaming in my head the entire time. I just found them so stubborn with each other. Cat was hurt. Bones was hurt. They won't talk to each other. And they are barely seeing each other. But Spade, Ian, and Mencheres are all there for our lovely couple.

We discover some secrets from Mencheres that he has kept from Bones all this time. A "WTF" surprise that involves Justine. And all the fighting and arguing Cat and Bones had doesn't change the fact that they were made for each other. Overall, this was a fantastic read and I admit I felt lots of tears coming, Cat and Bones can do that to you. Now I am caught up with the Night Huntress Series wishing the fifth book was out. I really need some more Cat and Bones.

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