A Caress of Twilight (Meredith Gentry, 2)

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Summary: The best got better...
Review: I had thought that Laurell K. Hamilton couldn't get any better since her Vampire Hunter series is beautifully erotic and page turning fun. I was wrong. Her lovely, haunting tale of the Faerie Court from the eyes of a mortal Fairy Princess is strikingly erotic, each chapter a new insight into the fathoms-deep pool of talent that is Hamilton's writting.
"A Caress of Twilight" is the first of the series and introduces Princess Meredith NicEssus, a "lost" fairy pricess who has left the royal court she called home to escape certain death. Three years later, living in Los Angeles, CA, by the "Great Western Sea" we find her with a silke working for a magical detective agency and the story takes off from there.
A must read for any interested in the fey, magic, fantasy or wonderful read. Kudos to Hamilton on a wonderful book- my copy's been borrowed time and again because word gets around.
Thanks!

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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I love her new series! The politics of the Unseelie and Seelie Courts is engrossing and the developing relationships between Meredith and her Guards--as well as Meredith's developing power and political savvy--entertaining. Steamy sex scenes (although they lose a little bit of their impact when they're used so indiscriminately). I have to admit I'm rooting for Doyle--if he would only let his hair down more often (pun definitely intended-who would have thought hair could be so sexy?!)! I'm eagerly awaiting her next installment...

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Summary: Not bad at all...
Review: I just read this book last night, in one sitting, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Not quite what I usually read, but I was very pleasantly surprised.
I must admit, I didn't read the book before it, (to be honest, I didn't know about it) but I got in the spirit of the story very quickly.
All of the characters are different, which is what makes it so good.
But, I have to say, I couldn't get enough of Darkness. (or Doyle, if you prefer) Who could resist a guy like that? Those eyes, that skin, that body, his hair... All I can say is Wow!

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Summary: Good Stuff!
Review: Hamilton is a joy to read. The only bad part is that I finish her books in one night. If you want to be entertained, try one of her books!

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Summary: Oooooh! Naked fairies!
Review: I have read the first two books of Ms. Hamilton's fairy series. I love them both. Meridith is like a sexier, softer version of Anita Blake's character. Also she is not as bogged down by the (sometimes) false-seeming morality of Anita. It seems more and more silly that Anita can kill without a qualm but can't seem to get with the program about her own sexuality.
No such problems with Meridith, however, as she and her cadre of guards have sex throughout the whole book. There is not just sex going on though. She still finds time to help a fellow sidhe in the fertility department and the local police whether they want it or not.
I had a slight problem with how some loose ends were left hanging but I guess I'll just have to buy the next book when it comes out. (Hurry, Hurry,please Ms. Hamilton!)

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Summary: Brilliant!
Review: At first I was very disappointed to learn that the author was starting a new series, and not continuing with her tried-and-true Anita Blake storyline, but my fears were soon put to rest. Ms.Hamilton's novel is brilliant - Brilliant! If you've ever dreamed of being a (somewhat lewd) fairy princess, this is the book for you. Her characters sound magnificent, with wonderful descriptions of multi-colored eyes, long, beautiful hair, and glamour (magic) that lies just under the surface, always. The princess and her entourage face many interesting challenges, and overcome them all, but rarely come across as "too good to be true". This story is entrancing - a must read!

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Summary: Another imaginative, can't put it down read!
Review: I would definitely recommend reading the "A Kiss of Shadows" first then delve right into this keeper. The adventures of Princess Merry continue to tease and intrigue until you want to read this story from beginning to end in one sitting...It makes you want the third installment right away...Each book is its own story but leaves you wanting more so you yearn for further adventures. This series certainly lacks nothing in the sexy imagination category... Highly recommended as a stress getaway to another world!

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Summary: I never visualized faeries like this
Review: Merry is the heir to one of two faerie thrones. The other heir is being punished for trying to kill her. To inherit the throne, she must have a baby, and she seems to be doing her best. She is employed as a private detective and has been assigned to help find out about a series of mass killings in the Los Angeles area. She senses that it is connected with the supernatural and with the help of her bodyguards she is determined to stop it.

This was a very well written novel. The author's descriptions were essential in painting word pictures of a very different society. The story line is very exciting and I look forward to the next installment of the series.

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Summary: Better than Anita Blake.
Review: I absolutely loved this book.I have read her other books ,but this is by far the best.

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Summary: Much,Much Better!!
Review: I was rather unhappy with the 1st installment but his one is head and shoulders above the 1st!!! Not so much sex and a lot more mythology. I'm actually very eager to read the next installment!!
Ms. Hamilton is not so elegant as Anne Rice,not so old world but this was fun! It's not as steeped in mythology as Charles De Lint or as hip and funny as Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett but this was a good yarn and I'll definately read the next installment.
Bravo!