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Anthology - VEGAS BITES BACK

VEGAS BITES BACK
Natalie Dunbar, Seressia Glass, J.M. Jeffries, Monique Lamont
Parker Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-60043-021-3
December 2007
Paranormal- Multicultural

CHANNELING MOONLIGHT
Seressia Glass

Leila Davenport while searching for her cousin was attacked by a pack of wolves. Left for dead, she is shocked when she finds herself being carried by Guy Temple to safety. She had no idea where he came from but the attraction between them was undeniable. While Leila was unaware of who Guy was or his position it did not stop her from enjoying each sexual encounter she found herself having with him. He marked her as his, she never noticed that she had done the same thing to him. Realizing that she could use his help, she must pass the inspection on the members of his pack, especially Malcolm, the one soon to be Alpha of the Temple Pack of Las Vegas. As Guy and his family of werewolves help her find her cousin Leila exhibits powers that could prove to save all of their lives.

PASSION'S BLOOD
Monique Lamont

In this story the saga continues with the Temple pack but this time it is Octavia Montague's turn to be struck with bad luck. Losing the human that she thought loved her, she is knocked down with a substance later discovered to be silver, which almost kills her. Her knight in shining armor is a human named Antoine Lancaster that happens to be in the store when she opens the package containing the substance. Confused when he delivers her to her office and returns to find people healing her by licking her body he wants to know what's up. Later when they have the opportunity to be introduced there's an attraction between them that burns deep in their souls until they put the flames out. Antoine is in town to bury his estranged wife and to return her belongings to her family. Love wasn't on his agenda, but the desire for Octavia dictates that he take a little time for himself. But it doesn't stop there as the two work together trying to identify whose trying to kill the members of the Temple pack and Antoine's wife's murderer. Their shock at the murderer causes them more trouble as it involves someone from Octavia's past.

THE GOLDEN WOLF
Natalie Dunbar

It all begins when Kellie awakes from a nightmare concerning Garens father, Dwayne. Her powers have identified that he's in trouble, and they need to help him right away. Before they set out to find him Kellie calls Peyton, a woman with magical powers. Power that can heal the wounded but there's something she wants from Kellie and is determined to get it. Kellie knows little about her past, but love for Garen and his father makes her want to know more. As she works with Garen to identify the golden wolf that attacked his father she meets the one person that can shed some light about her past. With this information she is guarded with what she needs to allow her and Garen to live a life of contentment.

AIN'T NOTHING BUT A HELL HOUND
J.M. Jeffries

Ali, a hell hound, finds herself running for her life looking for sanctuary when she enters the Las Vegas hotel run by Malcolm Temple. Ali began her life as a wish demon and worked her way down to the lowest level of hell hound. Not sure Malcolm takes her in and feeds her because of an order he received from his mother. While Malcolm doesn't understand the rudeness of Ali or why his mother wanted her to be treated like royalty, he falls in line with her wishes as he prepares for the biggest night of his life. He only has one problem and that's what is he suppose to do with his feelings concerning the hell hound Ali?

Paranormal reading is new to me, but I definitely found the writing styles of these four women excellent. Not sure what to expect they were able to write elaborate tells of werewolves, demons, goddesses, and hell hounds and make them appear to be real. If you like paranormals I believe this to be an excellent one. And if you have never tried one before, I would recommend this one as one that can convinces you to become a fan. This book was packed with drama, sex, and unexpected endings.

Reviewed by Lora McDonald
Rating 4 1/2