All Hallows' Destiny
Alyssa BrooksParanormal erotic romance
Available from Loose Id
ISBN: 1-59632-174-1
October 2005
| At her mother's Halloween party, Sorcha is on the hunt for a man she
can devour. Not literally, mind you, though as a sexual vampire,
Sorcha lives for the thrill of savoring the sexual energy of her
victims. This time, the man she chooses will be the one with the best
costume. She's looking for someone hot, of course, but she'll give
bonus points for costume creativity. That's when she spots a bear. The
costume's intriguing enough, but even more captivating is the red glow
around the man's groin. This is one victim who knows how to have a
good time. But what happens when Sorcha's bear learns of her secret?
And even more importantly... what happens when Sorcha learns his?
Alyssa Brooks knows what fans of paranormal erotic romance want, and she gives us just that: a hot hero, a feisty heroine, and love scenes that threaten to melt the monitor. However, my main problem with the story is a direct result of the lack of relationship development. Sorcha and Barret have no time to get to know one another, and the rapid pace of their romance left my head spinning. They went from strangers to lovers to soul mates so quickly that I didn't have a chance to catch my breath. The ending also felt rushed and tacked on, as though the author needed to wrap up the story quickly. Despite these problems, if you're willing to suspend your disbelief and go along for a hot ride, Ms. Brooks's cute story is a worthy selection.
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Reviewer: Belle Dessler |
