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Review: Addict by Lexi Blake

April 27, 2020      Leave a Comment

Review: Addict by Lexi Blake

Review: Addict by Lexi BlakeAddict
by Lexi Blake
Series: Hunter #2
two-stars
Published by Dlz Entertainment
on September 22, 2015
Genres: Urban Fantasy Romance
Pages: 310
♥ ♥

In order to destroy a legendary monster and save the royal family, Kelsey must make a deal with a devil…
When Kelsey Owens returns home to Dallas, she is a changed woman. After months of training with Marcus Vorenus , she has more control over her abilities. She’s ready to start her new job, even if it means dealing with the King of All Vampire and his partner, Devinshea Quinn. Her first assignment, however, will force her to face her past. Grayson Sloane is in trouble and she has to find him.
With the help of Gray’s brother, a full empath demon, Kelsey tracks her one time lover down. Before she knows it, she’s pulled into Gray’s undercover operation in a demon sex club and sitting across from a Duke of Hell. Abbas Hiberna plans to use her city to test his new drug, Brimstone. It doesn’t just give supernatural creatures a high. It also leaves them vulnerable to demonic persuasion.
When the king’s own men begin to turn against him, even the royal family is in danger. Keeping them safe will put Kelsey in the duke’s crosshairs and test her fledgling relationship with Marcus. With her new life crumbling around her, a dark secret about her former lover is revealed and Kelsey will have to choose between saving Gray Sloane and the revenge she’s waited a lifetime for.

Review

I loved the first book. I was really very excited for what would come next in Kelsey’s journey. Starting this book was something I’d planned since I finished book 1. Unfortunately, I am going to say that I think I will be quitting this series. Don’t get me wrong. I love Lexi Blake. Immensely. Her books are one of the ones I can always go back to when I just need to read something familiar. However, I’m done with this series.

This series has just become too Anita Blake-ish. With the harem and multiple partners and the need to co-exist with each other and depend on one another for sex, stability, and emotional connection, yeah, thanks, but no, thanks. I enjoyed Anita Blake, but eventually, the story got old for me. When a woman who is clearly as strong and fierce as Kelsey starts being unable to fully function without a man (whichever man was necessary in whichever situation) yeah, I’m out of there. Also, I fully support polygamy. However, Kelsey seemed to be attracted to almost every male she comes in contact with. At least, that’s how it appears to me. For sure, there’s a vampire and a demon, but there’s other entities too. Maybe we can add shifters, faes, gargoyles, and anything else to the mix?

I want to read the third book, but I just don’t want to be disappointed again, so I am going to leave this series, and just enjoy the other Lexi Blake books that I’ve been following.

 

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About Lexi Blake

NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog in the world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance and urban fantasy that she found the stories of her heart. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome, or foursome may seem.

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Review: Ripper by Lexi Blake

April 27, 2020      Leave a Comment

Review: Ripper by Lexi Blake

Review: Ripper by Lexi BlakeRipper
by Lexi Blake
Series: Hunter #1
Published by Dlz Entertainment
on January 13, 2015
Genres: Urban Fantasy Romance
Pages: 328
♥ ♥

Kelsey Atwood is a private detective with a problem. She came from a family of hunters, growing up on the wrong side of the supernatural world. Tracking down bail jumpers and deadbeat dads may not make her a lot of friends, but it's a lot safer than the life she turned her back on. She was hoping to escape from the nightmares of her past, but her latest case has brought them right back to her door.
A young woman has gone missing, and she didn't go willingly. When Kelsey discovers that the girl is actually a shifter, she knows she should drop the case and walk away. But this shifter was a sweet kid, and she's in serious trouble. More females are missing and the evidence points to a legendary killer. Bodies are piling up, and her case is becoming center stage for a conflict that could shatter the fragile peace between wolves and vampires.
As the hunt intensifies, she finds herself trapped between two men-Gray, a magnetic half-demon lawman, and the ancient vampire Marcus Vorenus. Both men call to her, but when a shocking secret about Kelsey's family is revealed, it could ruin them all. To stop the killer, she will have to embrace the truth about who-and what-she truly is.

Review

I freaking enjoyed the book. I’m not so big on paranormal romance because they tend to be similar or repetitive. I gave this a go because it sounded like it had a kick ass heroine and a story that was interesting and unique. I’m so glad I read this book. That girl was just bad ass. She had a dark past and was working on staying under the radar and away from the supernatural kind. However, she had the gift. Getting to know her character was really entertaining. The love triangle was even bittersweet. Kelsey had a strong attraction and connection with Marcus but she was not confused about her feelings because she knew that while Marcus had a hold on her, it was different from the way she felt for Gray. You will understand more if you read the book.

This is the first book in the series, and this is exactly how a series should be started. Lexi Blake successfully created the first book to be explosive and intriguing. It had enough of the whole series plot for a reader to decide if he wants to continue. On the other hand, it had just the right amount of suspense to make any reader excited to read the next installment. Aside from the thrilling action, the author was also able to squeeze in hot sex and romance for the heroine. Ripper is a book that had so many things going on in the best possible way. It is one of those paranormal romance novels that blends so well with the contemporary setting. The book has well-written characters, a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and a love triangle that will surely inspire fans into starting team Marcus and team Gray.

 

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About Lexi Blake

NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog in the world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance and urban fantasy that she found the stories of her heart. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome, or foursome may seem.

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