Review- How to Seduce a Vampire (Without Really Trying) by Kerrelyn Sparks

Summary-

From New York Times bestselling author Kerrelyn Sparks comes the next adventure in the Love at Stake series, featuring a Master vampire and his love affair with a woman of many secrets . . .

Vampire Zoltan Czakvar is on the hunt for the truth about his father's death. He's been searching for a very long time—since 1241, in fact. And he is not about to give up, even when he's attacked by a woman with striking blue eyes and a hell of a right hook!

Neona is also on the hunt. She's looking for a mate, and she thinks muscled Zoltan will work just fine. After all, men are good for only one thing. Soon, though, she realizes there's more to this handsome vampire than just sexual prowess. But she's keeping a secret from Zoltan, something so big that it will rock the vampire world.

Can their newfound love survive . . . even if their passion means the destruction of her world?

Release date: April 29th, 2014

Published by: Avon

Page numbers: 374

Review-

Lets just take a moment to appreciate the hotness of this cover. Done? Okay, moving on. How to Seduce a Vampire (Without Really Trying) is Zoltan and Neona's story. I actually had no expectations before going into this book but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed reading Zoltan and Neona's love story.

Zoltan is the vampire head of all of Europe. He has been living for more than 800 years and taking care of his people. But life has become monotonous and the only thing he lives for is to find the truth about his father's death. When Zoltan goes in search of the origins of an arrow which killed his father he comes upon Neona and thus begins their love story.

I really loved Zoltan. He really is seduced without Neona even trying. I loved how smitten he was with Neona and how much he wished for her to share her life with him. I also loved Neona. Neona comes from a group of female warriors who don't trust men. They live separately in a place where no men are allowed to enter, protecting a secret fiercely. Neona was such a unique girl. She was fierce but still had her vulnerabilities. She wanted to be badly loved but she was also very loyal.

Zoltan and Neona shared amazing chemistry since the first moment they meet. It was great to see how inexperienced Neona was where men and the current world were concerned. Zoltan was amazing too, with just the right amount of seductiveness and flirtiness. 

I loved the plot in How to Seduce a Vampire (Without Really Trying). There was so much history and so many secrets which came out. It made for a very in depth plot with enough things left unsolved to make for a great finale in the next book. I thoroughly loved How to Seduce a Vampire (Without Really Trying).

Review- The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrelyn Sparks

Summary-

He's Out of Control

Dougal Kincaid has something to prove. After being injured in a battle with the Malcontents, he's ready for active duty protecting unsuspecting mortals from these villainous vampires who want to rule the world. But first he has to get control of himself . . . because just the sight of a certain lovely doctor has his injured hand doing some peculiar things, not to mention the sizzling sensation that burns along his dragon tattoo.

Vampires? Vampires?! As a scientist, Leah is having trouble believing that these immortal creatures exist. But there they are, standing in front of her, asking for help in solving a genetic puzzle that can save mankind. There's even one in a sexy kilt! Just one look into Dougal's gorgeous green eyes sets her pulse racing. But can she trust him—and the overwhelming desire that refuses to be ignored?

Review-

I swear Kerrelyn Sparks comes up with the funniest titles for her books! They always put a smile on my face and The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo most definitely did. The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo is Dougal and Leah's story. I had liked Dougal before so I was curious to see what his history was. This was a good read.

Dougal is the vampire who had lost his arm after injuring himself in battle. Now he has a metal arm in place and he wants to prove to everyone that he is just as capable of doing his duty as the others. Only when Leah comes into his life things don't go exactly the way he had planned. I really liked Dougal. I swear I love all the guys with their scottish accents. He was eager to know more about Leah and explore the connection they shared.

Leah is a scientist who is hired by the vampires to solve their genetic puzzle. I really liked Leah. Like any sane person she did not believe in vampires at first but she came around to it. Her past made it difficult for her to trust Dougal or anybody else. At times Leah's behavior did get a bit irritating for me as she was hurting Dougal with her actions. Even though they may have been unintentional.

Leah and Dougal were great together. They share so much more than just a connection. It was interesting to see Dougal's history and how it collided with Leah. They both had stuff to get over and they did resolve their issues. 

I also enjoyed seeing all the couples from the previous books. It is like one big happy family in the Love at Stake series and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing how everyone is doing with kids and all. The Vampire with the Dragon Tattoo was an enjoyable read.

Review- Wild About You by Kerrelyn Sparks

Summary-

Handsome Howard...

Hunky Howard...

Hot Howard...

It's not every day that Elsa Bjornberg feels delicate, not when she hosts a home renovation show where she can effortlessly demolish a kitchen. But from the moment she meets Howard Barr, this bear of a man makes her feel like a woman. And the way he looks at her, as if she were a pot of honey he'd like to lick...

Howard is not like most men. For one thing, he's a shapeshifter. And he always thought his celebrity crush would never amount to anything more than drooling at Elsa on TV. When his meddling vampire employer gets involved, the star is suddenly within his grasp—and within a hair of her life. For an ancient curse forbids their newfound love, and Howard is suddenly torn between his desire for her and his desire to keep her alive.

Release date: November 27th 2012

Published by: Avon

Page numbers: 370

Review-

I truly enjoy reading Kerrelyn Sparks' books. The Love at Stake series was one of the first paranormal romance series I read and these books are light, funny and romantic. Wild About You is the twelfth book in the Love at Stake series and it is Howard and Elsa's story. I really enjoyed Wild About You.

Howard is a were bear. I have never read about a were bear before but it is safe to say that he was just as smart and sexy as any other kind of shifters. The only thing is that he has a love for donuts which made him even more adorable. I loved Howard. He was a big cuddly bear who could be just as fierce when required. He's so very smitten with Elsa and will do anything to make her his.

Elsa and her crew work on a home renovation show. She has felt huge all her life but Howard is the only one who makes her feel delicate and feminine. I really liked Elsa. She was a sweet girl who was definitely attracted to Howard. But she was also sensible enough to be hesitant where the strange things going on around her were concerned.

I loved the banter between Howard and Elsa. Howard had a really good sense of humor and he was also cocky at times which made the conversations between them fun. Elsa was shy and sweet and a little bit unsure but together Howard and she shared great chemistry. I also liked how the whole curse thing played out between both Howard and Elsa's families. It was quite interesting.

Wild About You had a good plot to support the love story. Kerrelyn Sparks' writing is engaging and funny. We also get to see loads of characters from the past but the book can definitely be read as a stand alone. I had a great time reading Wild About You.