After Twilight

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Summary: What a Surprise
Review: This was my first exposure to Amanda Ashley and Chrisine Feehan. All I can say is Wow! I've enjoyed Linda Lael Miller's vampire stories and was looking for something similar. I enjoyed Ashley's story, Masquerade, about Leanne and Jason. The setting was today, the characters seemed so real, you felt you knew them, especially Jason. He had such a tender side but his character did not seem far-fetched. This was a very touching and beautiful love story, beginning to end.
Christine Feehan's Dark Dream was my introduction to her Dark Series, Wow. I really marvelled at her ability to create this uniquely different world. There was a great love story, an introduction to the Carpathian Society which so engrossed me, I went out and bought all of her Dark Series books. It reminded me of Lucas' Star Wars empire. Christine has created a believable story of how vampires came to be which is more unusual and therefore more entertaining. These Carpathians are not human but a nearly extinct species that is mistaken for vampires. This was a truely different type of love story but this difference, made it that much more interesting. This story had so much of everything. If you want something different and satisfying, without a large investment give this a try. Thompson's Midnight Serenade was also a satisfying story, but after the first two stories, not as interesting. You get three love stories with a slight twist. If you like unique romance reading, give this a try, you'll love it!!

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Summary: 3 great stories
Review: Well I normally don't like short story collections because they are short stories. Ususally the characters don't have time to really develope and grow but I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I bought it with the intent to oly read Christine Feehan's story "Dark Dream" but soon was pleased to find the other two stories enjoyable to read also.
The first is by Amanda Ashley aka Madeline Baker. Its a vampire story & much like the other vampire stories she's written, the hero is the vampire who was turned hundreds of years ago but would give it all up to be human again. The heroine is a modern day actress who is a cast member in his favorite musical, "the Phantom of the Opera." He feels such attraction for her that he can't stay away from her but he also knows that he can never have a life with her because of what he is. This story is full of longing and heartwrenching scenes. I really enjoyed the story and was happy I had taken the time to read it.
The second story is "Dark Dream" by Christine Feehan. Its another in her Dark series. I have loved all of her stories and this one was no different. The hero, Falcon is a very ancient Carpathian who comes across a very strong and unusal human female. She has been out running and out smarting a evil vampire for years. She is drawn to Falcon because she has been his lifemate for centuries. Even before she was born he knew her. Together they must defeat the evil and save some very special children. We get to meet up with several characters from the early Dark books. It was nice to meet Mikail,Raven, Jacques & Shea again. These characters are so vividly written and thier stories so compelling that it makes you crave more and more stories.
The third story is from an author I'd never read before, Ronda Thompson. Her story "Midnight Serenade" is a werewolf story. It starts off with the heroine, Stephanie who's a wildlife researcher there to study wolves, scarring off some hunters after a male wolf. They have shot him and she is on his trail to help the injured wolf. She follows the trail of blood into a cabin where she meets Dr. Rick Donovan DVM. Rick is the wolf but he can't let her know that. He doesn't ever remember anything when he turns so he has no clue that he bit her as a wolf. Now he is terrified that she will turn just as he has. Together they struggle for the life and freedom of the wolf. They must also battle thier own feelings of passion and fear. Its a very well developed story for a short story and I think this author will have to be put on my to buy list for the future.
All in all I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy read and I finished it all in one setting.

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Summary: great read
Review: wow! i got this book as a gift from a friend who knew i liked unusual stories. and i have to say that ms. Feehan's story about Falcon and Sara was heart touching, and i wouldn't mind seeing a more lenghty book for them. but i have now become interested in the Carpathians. now all i have to do is find the first one and go from there![....]

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Summary: intrigueing!
Review: wow! i got this book as a gift from a friend who knew i liked unusual stories. and i have to say that ms. Feehan's story about Falcon and Sara was heart touching, and i wouldn't mind seeing a more lenghty book for them. but i have now become interested in the Carpathians. now all i have to do is find the first one and go from there![....]