Forsaken by S.J. Harper – a Review

Forsaken by S.J. Harper – a Review

 

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Join Agents Emma Monroe and Zack Armstrong.
She protected him. He loved her.
They can trust one another with their lives, but what about their hearts?

Special Agent Emma Monroe is a Fallen Siren seeking redemption. Thousands of years ago, she was banished from Mount Olympus by Zeus and cursed by Demeter for failing to prevent the kidnapping of Persephone by Hades. Now she’s working for the FBI, seeking salvation while searching for and finding the missing. Her partner, Zack Armstrong, is a werewolf with a grievance of his own.

The former Black Ops sniper who once carried out a string of questionable assignments is atoning for his past. Ironically, Zack’s just discovered an important piece of his past has been magically wiped from his memory—an affair with Emma. It doesn’t matter she used the spell to save his life, that’s something he’ll never know. With trust eroded and love overshadowed by betrayal the only thing holding them together is the job.

When the son of multi-billionaire Roger Maitlan is kidnapped and his babysitter murdered in cold blood, Emma and Zack travel to New York to work the case. They go undercover, infiltrating a playground of private dungeons where those who are rich and powerful can live out fantasies without consequence. What they find is a conspiracy born of a twisted mind and fueled by greed. The clock is ticking. Will Zack and Emma be able to find the missing boy and their way back to one another?

 

Review:
Forsaken by S.J. Harper is book 2.5 of their Fallen Siren series. This is a novella that picks up right after the second book ended. In Forsaken, S.J. Harper continues the trend of exciting, tense filled stories that are filled with pulse-pounding action. Emma and Zack continue to work together to solve major crimes, despite their intense feelings for each other. Zack cannot remember his relationship with Emma, but knows deep down that something did happen, and he continues to feel the chemistry between them. Emma cares strongly for Zack, but she knows showing those feelings could be the death of him.   They make such a great couple, even if they fight it. He is a werewolf and she is a Fallen Siren, and together they are wonderful team.

In Forsaken, a child is kidnapped and Zack with Emma’s help must find the boy; the son of Zack’s billionaire friend, before he is killed. With a race against the clock, the suspense multiplies after discovering the motive of revenge and greed that insures the boy will not be saved by just money. There are betrayals, and twists that make story even more intense as we head to the finish.

During all of this, the romance between Zack and Emma continues to get hotter and hotter.   Will Emma allow herself to continue this romance with Zack, putting him in danger? Will Zack discover the truth why he can’t remember what he knows has happened?

Jeanne C. Stein and Samantha Sommersby make up the writing team of S.J. Harper, and they do a fabulous job of creating such a wonderful series. Each book is filled with excitement, suspense, intrigue, sexy romance and a wonderful couple.   Fallen Siren is a great series that I suggest you read, and please start with the first book.

Reviewed by Barb

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Reckoning by S.J. Harper – a Review

Reckoning by S.J. Harper – a Review

 

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Special Agent Emma Monroe has a secret. She’s a Fallen Siren, cursed by the gods and banished to Earth for her failure to prevent the kidnapping of Persephone. As an FBI agent she saves the lives of others believing redemption could be one rescue away.

Her partner Zack is a werewolf and former Black Ops sniper who once carried out a string of questionable assignments. Now he’s determined to atone for his past. Ironically, there’s a portion of his past Zack doesn’t remember—an affair with Emma. Giving into their attraction for one another almost led to their undoing. Now it’s back to business as usual.

While trying to unravel the mystery behind a series of kidnappings in Southern California, Emma and Zack become entangled with political tensions in the vampire and Were worlds. Not to mention the struggles they face in their relationship with one another. With so much uncertainty, they come to realize the only thing they can really count on is one another…or can they?

 

Review:

Reckoning by S.J. Harper is the second book in her Fallen Siren series. I really enjoyed the first book, with a fun, sexy and entertaining story. I was anxiously awaiting this book to see if this great team of Emma and Zack would continue. I am happy to say this was just as good as the first.

In case you have not read the first book, here is a brief description of the series: Emma Monroe is our heroine. Emma is Siren back in the days of the goddess Demeter, when she and other sirens were punished for the kidnapping of Persephone. Emma spends her life on earth; she is an FBI special agent, with her duty to help save the lives of humans, as she waits for redemption. Of course, thousands of years have passed, and the goddess doesn’t look like she plans on forgiving Emma. Zack is her partner, a werewolf, and in the first book they both fell hard for each other. At the end of the first book, Emma erased his memory, to save his life, as Demeter will do anything to make Emma miserable

Months later, Emma and Zach are assigned to a high profile case of the kidnappings of teenage girls, all young, blond and virgins. Zack and Emma investigate, and slowly some of the pieces will fall into place. This will cause Emma to enlist the help of her vampire lover, Kallistos, since clues are pointing at vampires somehow involved with blood donations.

What follows is a very well written story, excellent pace, as we discover the truth. Zack, Emma, Kallistos and the rest of their friends/teams find themselves up against a dangerous enemy. While this is going on, Zach, and Kallistos have their own battle to fight for Emma’s affections. Zach finds himself puzzled and angry that Emma is with the vampire, and pushes his attempts away. He knows she has feelings for him, but refuses to act on them. This does cause friction between Zach and Kallistos, which is fun at times to see them try to best each other. This threesome was a lot of fun, in between the danger surrounding them.

I do not want to give any spoilers, but this was an excellent mystery, with magic and some mythology, not to mention the romance. Poor Emma though, must face Demeter again, and we feel her pain. You need to read this series, to get in on this fun series.

Reviewed by Barb

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Captured by S.J. Harper Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway

Captured by S.J. Harper Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway

 

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Captured
Fallen Siren series – 0.5
by S.J. Harper
Release Date: June 10, 2014

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Emma Monroe is a Fallen Siren, cursed by the gods and banished to Earth for her failure to prevent the kidnapping of Persephone. She’s had many names and many lives, but only one mission: redemption. Now she works for the FBI and is on temporary assignment in Charleston. Solving this next missing persons case could be the key to ending her ancient curse—unless the temptation that’s her new partner gets in the way.

Zack Armstrong is a Werewolf. Tall, dark, and dangerous, he currently works for one of the bureau’s elite Child Abduction Rapid Deployment teams. In many respects the man is every bit as mysterious as his secret and perilous past. But there are two things he’s certain about, that he’s going to get his man and his woman.

When Zack finds himself suddenly shy a partner and a third child goes missing in Charleston, Emma goes from consultant to CARD team member in the space of a few hours. The abductions of the first two boys ended in murder, an outcome that neither Zack nor Emma can abide. As they race against time to track down the kidnapper and rescue the latest victim, they find themselves fighting something just as treacherous—a growing attraction that can’t be ignored or denied.

 

Review:

Captured by S.J. Harper is a prequel story (171 pages) to her Fallen Siren series. I reviewed the first book in this series, Cursed and enjoyed that very much. Captured, takes place before then, when our heroes first meet.

Emma Monroe is our heroine, and she is a Fallen Siren. One of three sirens, punished by the Greek Goddess, Demeter, for allowing her daughter, Persephone to be kidnapped. They have have been cursed and banished to live among mortals on earth. Thus far in this prequel and in the first novel, we have only met Emma. She has spent centuries saving those in trouble, mainly other woman, hoping for redemption in the eyes of Demeter. Emma is an FBI agent, and this story tells us how she met Zack, another FBI agent she falls for in the first book.

Zack, who is a werewolf, something no one knows (though Emma knows), and he too is an FBI agent. Emma is sent to help Zack on a high profile case of a kidnapped child. With two similar cases having resulted in the death of the child, Emma arrives in Charleston to help Zack.

I will not give out any spoilers, but I will say this was an exciting action packed thriller, as Emma and Zack race against time to find the kidnapper before the child is killed. It is an intense story, allowing us to see the police procedurals that sometimes cause friction among the different divisions who want to solve the case.

An important part of this story is attraction between Zack and Emma, and her determination not to allow herself to fall for Zack. Emma knows that the goddess Demeter keeps a close watch on her and the sirens. Any man that she would become serious with would suffer the consequences of Demeter’s revenge, which we do learn more about in Cursed. But was a wonderful mystery suspense, and romance that began to sizzle, though the future was slim. I suggest you read this series, and start with Captured, then go Cursed. Reckoning is the next full novel in this series, and I am looking forward to reading it.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Fallen Siren Series, Book 1

Meet FBI Agents Emma Monroe and Zack Armstrong.
She’s cursed. He’s damned.
Together, they make one hell of a team.



Emma Monroe is a Siren, cursed by the gods and bound to earth to atone for an ancient failure. She’s had many names and many lives, but only one mission: redemption. Now that she works missing persons cases for the FBI, it could be just a rescue away. Unless her new partner leads her astray.



Special Agent Zack Armstrong just transferred into the San Diego Field Office. He’s a werewolf, doing his best to beat back the demons from his dark and dangerous past. As a former Black Ops sniper, he’s taken enough lives. Now he’s doing penance by saving them.

Emma and Zack’s very first case draws them deep into the realm of the paranormal, and forces them to use their own supernatural abilities. But that leaves each of them vulnerable, and there are lines partners should not cross. As secrets are revealed and more women go missing, one thing becomes clear: as they race to save the victims, Emma and Zack risk losing themselves.
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SJ HarperS. J. Harper is the pen name for the writing team of Samantha Sommersby and Jeanne C. Stein, two friends who met at Comic- Con in San Diego and quickly bonded over a mutual love of good wine, edgy urban fantasy, and everything Joss Whedon.

Samantha Sommersby left what she used to call her “real- life” day job in the psychiatric !eld to pursue writing full- time in 2007. She is the author of more than ten novels and novellas including the critically acclaimed Forbidden series. She currently lives with her husband and terrier pup, Olive, in a century- old Southern California Craftsman. Sam happily spends her days immersed in a world where vampires, werewolves, and demons are real, myths, and legends are revered, magic is possible, and love still conquers all.

Jeanne Stein is the national bestselling author of The Anna Strong Vampire Chronicles. She also has numerous short story credits, including most recently the novella Blood Debt from the New York Times bestselling anthology Hexed. Her series has been picked up in three foreign countries and her short stories published in collections here in the U.S. and the U.K. She lives in Denver, Colorado, where she !nds gardening a challenge more daunting than navigating the world of mythical creatures.

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An Interview and Giveaway with S.J. Harper

An Interview with S.J. Harper

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The Reading Cafe is happy to welcome the writing team of S.J. Harper as our guest today.

Cursed, which is written by S.J. Harper was released yesterday, and they are both here to talk about their book, as well as tell us a bit about themselves.

 
Before we start the interview, let’s learn a little more about S.J. Harper.

 

About The Author Black and MinS.J. Harper is the pen name for the writing team of Samantha Sommersby and Jeanne C. Stein, two friends who met at Comic-Con in San Diego and quickly bonded over a mutual love of good wine, edgy urban fantasy, and everything Joss Whedon.

Samantha Sommersby left what she used to call her “real life” day job in the psychiatric field to pursue writing full-time in 2007. She is the author of more than ten novels and novellas including the critically acclaimed Forbidden series. She currently lives with her husband and cocker spaniel, Buck, in a century old Southern California Craftsman. Sam happily spends her days immersed in a world where vampires, werewolves, and demons are real, myths and legends are revered, magic is possible, and love still conquers all.

Jeanne Stein is the national bestselling author of The Anna Strong Vampire Chronicles. She also has numerous short story credits, including most recently the novella, Blood Debt, from the New York Times bestselling anthology, Hexed. Her series has been picked up in three foreign countries and her short stories published in collections here in the US and the UK. She lives in Denver, CO where she finds gardening a challenge more daunting than navigating the world of mythical creatures.

Let’s meet Samantha and Jeanne!

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Hi Samantha & Jeanne.  Thank you for taking the time to answer some questions today.  We are always looking forward to reading about the authors behind the book, in this case as a writing team.  

TRC: Would you each please tell us some background information about yourselves?

Samantha: I left what I used to call my “real life” day job in the psychiatric field to pursue writing full-time in 2007. I’ve authored a dozen novels and novellas including several single title Contemporary and Historical Romances as well as the critically acclaimed Paranormal Romance series, Forbidden. I’m currently writing the Fallen Siren series for Penguin/Roc as S.J. Harper in collaboration with author Jeanne C. Stein. Whew! That’s a mouthful! 

I currently live with my husband and cocker spaniel, Buck, in a century old Southern California Craftsman. My son, who I’ve thoroughly enjoyed having home for the summer, is majoring in film production at Emerson College in Boston. He’s heading to the Netherlands for a semester abroad in the next couple weeks, so our home will be quiet once again. On the rare occasion when I manage to set aside play time for myself, you’ll most likely find me reading a book, at the movies, or out wine tasting. Most days, I happily spend my days immersed in a world where vampires, werewolves, and demons are real, myths and legends are revered, magic is possible, and love still conquers all.

Jeanne: My first book, The Becoming, was published by a small independent press, ImaJinn Books, in 2004. That was the beginning of my life as a professional writer and the end of a progression of past lives that included forays into education, secretarial and accounting fields, and most fun of all, being an order rep for a beer importing firm. A beer importing firm!! I worked with a great group of people, made good money and was given all the beer that I (and my friends) could drink! My husband and I had never been so popular!

But I digress.

I’ve always been a reader. Not always been a writer. But I’m convinced that’s the best preparation for a writer. Reading. Everything and anything. If you love a particular genre and see yourself writing in it, read your competition! The successful ones certainly, but the not-so-successful ones too. Once you put on your writer’s hat, you’ll find you can tell the difference very quickly. So, uh, what was the question? Oh, yes. I live in Denver with my husband, our daughter is grown and on her own, no pets. But I do feed the wild birds in our yard. I love birds.

TRC: How did you both meet each other, and then decide to write together as S.J. Harper?

S.J. Harper: We initially met during Comic-Con 2007. Sam had just recently left her day job and was there promoting the second book in her Forbidden Series. Jeanne was there promoting the release of the second book in her Anna Strong Vampire series. The two became fast friends, quickly bonding over a mutual love of good wine, edgy urban fantasy, and everything Joss Whedon.

Fast forward to Comic-Con 2011. Penguin U.S. had just contracted with Jeanne for the last (ninth) book in her series and they wanted something new, fresh, with romance cross over. Sam shared an idea she had—something that would draw on her experience with romance and Jeanne’s love of mysteries, wrapped in a smart, sexy, urban fantasy. After a weekend of brain storming the concept for The Fallen Siren series was born.

TRC: Would you please tell us something about the other person that you would like to share?

Samantha: I’m convinced Jeanne has the metabolism of a hummingbird. Maybe it’s the fact that she goes to the gym faithfully and kick-boxes. I prefer to think there’s dark magic involved. Check out what she had for lunch yesterday: giant pretzel pieces, jalapeno queso dip, mustard, and a beer.

Jeanne:  Samantha is too smart for me (but don’t tell her I said that). She is a marketing guru so when she says, shall we do this or that? I just say, yes. And I only really eat that way at Con’s. Really.

TRC: Would you please tell us the premise of your new Fallen Siren series, which you write as S.J. Harper?

S.J. Harper: We pitched the Fallen Siren Series to Penguin as Without a Trace meets Angel, only this Angel is an age-old Siren turned FBI Agent who is cursed by a vindictive goddess and partnered with a hunky alpha werewolf. In search of redemption for past sins, they use the powers of seduction and strength, along with their knowledge of the supernatural and good old-fashioned detective work to rescue victims, bring Big Bads to justice, and capture one another’s hearts.

At the core, it’s urban fantasy—there’s a mystery to solve, plenty of action and suspense, and a romance arc which will play out over the course of the series.

CursedTRC: Can you give us a brief description of the first book, Cursed, in that series?

S.J. Harper:
Meet FBI Agents Emma Monroe and Zack Armstrong. She’s cursed. He’s damned. Together, they make one hell of a team.

Emma Monroe is a Siren, cursed by the gods and bound to earth to atone for an ancient failure. She’s had many names and many lives, but only one mission: redemption. Now that she works missing persons cases for the FBI, it could be just a rescue away. Unless her new partner leads her astray.

Special Agent Zack Armstrong just transferred into the San Diego Field Office. He’s a werewolf, doing his best to beat back the demons from his dark and dangerous past. As a former Black Ops sniper, he’s taken enough lives. Now he’s doing penance by saving them.

Emma and Zack’s very first case draws them deep into the realm of the paranormal and forces them to use their own supernatural abilities. But that leaves each of them vulnerable, and there are lines partners should not cross. As secrets are revealed and more women go missing, one thing becomes clear: as they race to save the victims, Emma and Zack risk losing themselves.
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TRC: What difficulties or challenges do you face writing as a team?

Samantha: The greatest challenge is the planning. Prior to collaborating, by writing style was very organic. Since Jeanne and I live in completely different states, we knew in order to use our time effectively and to ensure the process is a smooth one, we’d need to put a great deal of effort into planning. It’s very important when you’re collaborating with someone to make sure you are both on the same page. No pun intended.

Jeanne: There are really no insurmountable problems. Our writing styles are very close so once we settle on who is going to write which scene, it’s just a matter of getting it on paper. Then we swap and tweak.

TRC: How do you divide the writing of a storyline? Was there any particular premise or scenario that one or the other focused on such as characters development or storyline flow?

Samantha: Jeanne writes all of the fight scenes. I write the sex scenes. We thumb wrestle over the rest.

Jeanne: Basically, once we’ve plotted the book and done our scene list, we start writing. We already know our characters and what we want to do with them so there is no division of labor. Except as mentioned above.

TRC: Has there ever been an issue where there was no compromise and therefore a character or premise had to be scrapped?

Samantha: Not yet!

Jeanne: Nope. Although we may come to blows if Sam ever decides a certain character has to go. That’s all I’m saying.

TRC: What do you believe is the biggest misconception about writing together as a team?

Samantha: That we spend a great deal of time having to negotiate with one another about the direction of the book. We don’t. Because we invest time in plotting everything out up front, the writing process has gone very smoothly.

Jeanne: What she said!

TRC:  Jeanne, you have a series that is on the 9th book.  Would you like to tell us the premise of your Anna Strong series?

Jeanne: Anna Strong is a vampire who was turned during the performance of her day job—she was a bounty hunter. So right away, you know she was a tough cookie before she was turned and that didn’t change. The entire nine books take place in a period of about two years. It details how her life changed, how she had to hide what she’d become from her friends and family, and the adjustment to not only being a vampire, but also one of the most powerful creatures in the supernatural community. She’s a strong female protagonist who is not afraid to fight for what she believes in—whether it’s a fight against a mortal antagonist or a supernatural one.

TRC:  Samantha, would you like to tell us the premise of your Forbidden series?

Samantha: The Forbidden series is thus far comprised of four interconnected books, each featuring a different M/F pairing that’s set in the same universe. It really bridges Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance. Some have a happily-ever-after. Some end happily-for-now. The books feature werewolves, vampires, demons, magic and hot sex.

TRC:  What are you currently working on?

S.J. Harper: We’re currently polishing the manuscript for Book 2 (not yet titled) in the Fallen Siren Series. It’s due into our publisher on September 15 and is due to be released in the fall of 2014.

Samantha Sommersby: I’m currently working on re-writing a book that was first published in 2005 and has been out of print for several years. It’s a contemporary suspense romance that will be released as a three volume set and is titled Once Upon and Heiress.

Jeanne Stein: A straight mystery that I’ve been working on for YEARS and am determined to finish; a short story for an anthology; a new Anna book; and Sam and I are ready to plot a YA.

TRC:  Would you like to add anything else?

S.J. Harper: If you’re interested in learning more about CURSED, you can check out this S.J. Harper interview done at Comic-Con 2013! 


LIGHTNING ROUND

Favorite Food:
Jeanne: Good Mexican anything (with guacamole preferably)
    Samantha: Steak. No, potato chips. Hmm… No, steak.

Favorite Dessert:
Jeanne: Anything chocolate
   Samantha: Crème Brulee

Favorite Movie:
  Jeanne: Pulp Fiction (I just read Sam’s answer—explains why she does sex and I do        action)
  Samantha: Casablanca

Favorite Literary Character (Male or Female)
  Jeanne: Spenser (Robert B. Parker’s protag)
  Samantha: Early kick ass and take no names Anita Blake.

Milk or Dark Chocolate:
  Jeanne: Dark  (Really? That question has to be asked?)
  Samantha: Dark. No question.

Favorite TV Show:
  Jeanne: In our genre, Lost Girls. But overall, Sons of Anarchy.
  Samantha: Game of Thrones.

Dog or Cat:
  Jeanne: Dog.
  Samantha: If I have to pick one, I’m going to say dog. I currently have a terrific cocker
  who patiently keeps me company as I write.

Thank you, Samantha and Jeanne, for answering our questions. The Reading Café wishes you the best of luck with Cursed.

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Cursed by S.J. Harper – a Review

Cursed by S.J. Harper – a Review

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Links to order Cursed: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo / The Book Depository

Description:
Meet FBI Agents Emma Monroe and Zack Armstrong.
She’s cursed. He’s damned. Together, they make one hell of a team.

Emma Monroe is a Siren, cursed by the gods and bound to earth to atone for an ancient failure. She’s had many names and many lives, but only one mission: redemption. Now that she works missing persons cases for the FBI, it could be just a rescue away. Unless her new partner leads her astray.

Special Agent Zack Armstrong just transferred into the San Diego Field Office. He’s a werewolf, doing his best to beat back the demons from his dark and dangerous past. As a former Black Ops sniper, he’s taken enough lives. Now he’s doing penance by saving them.

Emma and Zack’s very first case draws them deep into the realm of the paranormal, and forces them to use their own supernatural abilities. But that leaves each of them vulnerable, and there are lines partners should not cross. As secrets are revealed and more women go missing, one thing becomes clear: as they race to save the victims, Emma and Zack risk losing themselves

 

Review:

Cursed by S.J. Harper is the first book in their Fallen Siren series.  S.J. Harper is the pen name for the writing team of Samantha Sommersby and Jeanne C. Stein.  Cursed is urban fantasy, with a Greek Goddess, a Siren, a Witch, and a Werewolf. 

Emma Monroe is our heroine, and she is an FBI agent.  But what most people do not know is that Emma is a Fallen Siren, punished by the Greek Goddess, Demeter, for allowing her daughter, Persephone to be kidnapped.  Emma has been cursed and banished to live among mortals on earth; she spends these never ending years determined to save those in trouble, mainly other woman, hoping for redemption in the eyes of Demeter.  Since thousands of years have passed, will she ever be forgiven?

Emma knows that Demeter watches her every move from afar.   She has unique powers, such as reading a person’s mind, but rarely uses them in fear of repercussions from Demeter.  Emma is an excellent FBI agent.  We meet our hero Zach, who ends up becoming Emma’s new partner, and she is not a happy camper.  Her and Zach worked together on a case awhile ago, which ended up with a one night stand.  Zach is determined to win over Emma, as he has not forgotten her. 

Zach has his own issues, as he is a werewolf, something Emma has known.  However, Zach knows something is different about Emma, but he does not know why.  

They are assigned a case of some missing women, which involves murder, vampires, and  stolen organs. They work very closely together, with Emma determined not to become involved with Zach.  She always knows that if she chooses to become romantically involved with any man, Demeter is very vindictive and would think nothing of killing him. Emma and Zach do get off to a bumpy start, but as the case gets more complicated and dangerous, their attraction to one another becomes difficult to ignore. 

Cursed is an excellent mystery, and does show vampires in a somewhat different light, as they live normal lives among the mortals.  S.J. Harper has created a great couple, and also some good secondary characters, which I am sure we will learn more about in future books.  Liz, is Emma’s friend, and a powerful witch.  Kallistos is an ancient vampire, who is extremely powerful, and takes an interest in Emma, when he helps them solve the case.

Harper does a great job with this world building; an exciting last half of the book, with many twists and surprises.  This was also a wonderful romance that is destined to fail.  Will Emma and Zach stay together?   We have had books on Fallen Angels, but this is my first book on Fallen Sirens.  There are two more Sirens that we have not met yet.   I really enjoyed the characters and the story, and look forward to the next book in this series.

Reviewed by Barb

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RELEASE DATE: November 2103

 

 

 

Desert Tales Oct 13

 

TITLE:  Desert Tales (YA)

AUTHOR:  Melissa Marr

SERIES: Wicked Lovely

RELEASE DATE: October 2013

 

 

 

The Protected.Sept 2013jpeg

 

TITLE:  The Protected

AUTHOR:  Shiloh Walker

SERIES: FBI Psychics #4

RELEASE DATE: September 2013

 

 

 

Cursed Oct 13

 

TITLE: Cursed

AUTHOR: S.J.Harper

SERIES: Fallen Sirens #1

RELEASE DATE: October 2013

 

 

 

Forever Too Far June 2013

 

TITLE: Forever Too Far

AUTHOR: Abbi Glines

SERIES: Too Far #3

RELEASE DATE: June 2013

 

 

 

Casted June 2013

 

TITLE: Casted

AUTHOR: Sonya Loveday

SERIES: N/A

RELEASE DATE: June 2013

 

 

 

The Christmas He Love Her.Oct 2013pg

 

TITLE: The Christmas He Loved Her

AUTHOR: Juliana Stone

SERIES: Bad Boys of Crystal Lake

RELEASE DATE: October 2013

 

 

 

Midnight Lies Sept 13

 

TITLE: Midnight Lies

AUTHOR: Ella Grace

SERIES: Wildefire

RELEASE DATE: September 2013

 

 

 

Shadowlark.Oct 13jpg

 

TITLE: Shadowlark

AUTHOR: Meagan Spooner

SERIES: Skylark (YA)

RELEASE DATE: October 2013

 

 

 

The Devil of Clan Sinclair July 2013

 

TITLE: The Devil of Clan Sinclair

AUTHOR: Karen Ranney

SERIES: Clan Sinclair #1

RELEASE DATE: July 2013

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