Descendants Of Darkness: Lucius

By Marianne Lacroix

Published by Amber Quill Press, LLC.

ISBN 1-59279-180-8

Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance

The other vampires call Lucius a demon that ruthlessly preys on mortals, but it was despair at an endless existence without love that led him to this path. After trying to make the resistant Jolie his mate and failing he hears the call of a lonely wolf. Investigating he finds that the wolf is actually a werewolf and his mate. Finally he has found the one woman meant to be his mate, but his happiness is threatened.

A werewolf and vampire can not have the blood bond that will convert a werewolf to vampire because it will lead to insanity. Lucius decides to consult a voodoo priestess and hopes that love can find a way for them to be together throughout eternity.

Marianne Lacroix's stories in the Descendants of Darkness series get better and better. Lucius is the bad boy vampire who desperately needs the love and companionship of a woman. The decendants of Darkness: Lucius is an erotic adventure of love, hope, and happiness.

                                                                                                    A.J

Murder Online

Published By:  Amber Quill Press, LLC

By  Beth Anderson

ISBN:  1-59279-169-7

Genre:  Suspense

            Claire Jensen is a widow left to raise two girls ages 19 and 20.  After losing her husband a little over a year ago she has had a hard time putting her life back on track, but has finally reached the point of being back in control of her life.  So when she gets the call that her youngest daughter has been murdered, she feels as if life has just pulled the rug from underneath her once again.

            Detective Sergeant Martin Slade has been impatiently waiting for five more years to fly by so he can retire early from the police force.  He has seen too much in his many years with the force and homicide division to continue on much longer.  When the murder of a young, middle class girl crosses his desk he feels all the pressure of his job land on his shoulders. 

            A young girl is murdered.  The perpetrator left behind no traces of evidence for the police to follow, no leads whatsoever.  They are at a loss, especially Detective Sgt. Slade.  He finds himself drawn to the mother of the young girl, who seems to be strong and holding herself together quite well in the face of such tragedy.  The victims sister is proving to be a much harder read and her boyfriend appears to be a suspect.  This is an intriguing tale of suspense with many twists and turns.

            Beth Anderson is an amazing writer.  The suspense had me riveted to my seat from page one.  The twists, turns and many different suspects had me constantly saying to myself, He did it!  No, wait, he did it!  The ending surprised me.  It left me feeling vulnerable and much more aware of what can be done through the Internet these days.  I am sure to be cautious the next time I use any kind of chat rooms or give out my personal information.  Definitely a fast, exhilarating ride.