Again this is not a review, because I am in this, but a few words about this paranormal romance anthology. Put it down to over excitement.
There are some standout stories in this collection. Stories that would stand in any spec fic anthology, not just a paranormal romance. All reading is subjective, I guess but’ Bread and Circuses’ by Felicity Dowker blew me away. How could she combine, love, zombies, human nature at its meanest and make such a rocking story? I wonder if she’ll let me sample her brains so I can find out. (I want your brains!)
Kyla Ward’s ‘Cursebreaker: the Welsh Widow and the Wondering Wooer’ is another awesome story with intricate plotting and an exciting premise. It is amazing to me how she crammed so much story in.
‘The February Dragon’ by Angela Slatter and L.L. Hannett was another meaty piece of writing, combining dragons and humans and creating a riveting story.
I also enjoyed ‘Date with a Vampire’ by Annette Backshall and ‘The Anstruther Woman’ by Nicole R Murphy.’A Darker Shade of Pale’ by David Bofinger was a slick and interesting vampire tale with a twist or tweak or two. ‘Phaedra’ by Bruce Golden gave me a chuckle. Imagine a man in love with a cartoon character? Impossible right?
The other tales within you will have to explore yourself.
As I finished the collection I had the sobering realisation that I had written the naughtiest piece in there. Simon Petrie called it vampire porn- Me? Heat is a vampire slut story. Not much more to say. Simon’s review is here
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Thanks so much for the kind words, Donna! It’s such a fabulous collection, isn’t it? I’m just proud to be a part of it. I enjoyed your naughty little tale, too.
Yes that’s nice, but what about the brains? I want them.
Looks like we’re in agreement on the merits of all the stories you mention, except maybe for the Kyla Ward one which was perhaps “too rich for mah blud” – it’s incredibly detailed, but (for me) felt like it was corsetted into too small a size for comfort.