64) Poison Promise by Jennifer Estep

The Blurb :

Gin Blanco is hard-nosed, sexy, and lethal. Nicknamed “The Spider,” she’s a stone elemental assassin who brings her unique mix of magic and tact to every assignment, no matter the target.

There’s a new drug on the streets of Ashland, and its name “Burn” sums up the potent effect it has on its users. When one of her restaurant employees is threatened by dealers of the drug, Gin steps in to set things straight…

My Thoughts :

This ARC has been on my Kindle taunting me for a couple of months and I finally caved and read it today.  Yes!  In one day!  That shows how amazing this series is.  I only managed to stop myself from reading Poison Promise straight away because there were other books that needed to be read first but I couldn't hold out any longer.  This series is the best.  There isn't any other series I can think of that can stand up to Gin and the fantastic set of friends and family she has.

Gin's story isn't a new one but it continues to impress and amaze.  Poison Promise is due out next month and it is the eleventh installment in the original and unforgettable Elemental Assassin Series.  I never need my memory jogged when I pick up a new part in the story because this series is too unusual and special to not remember.  This new addition to the series is no exception and from the get go I was, as always, captivated by the story that began to unfold.  It was hard to put down and I found myself only stopping to have lunch and then going right back.

I don't want to give away the plot but any fans of the series need not worry.  This isn't the last installment and there are some really nice wow moments.  The continuation of Gin's life as an Elemental Assassin is just as compelling as the previous installments and Poison Promise has as much action, depth and urban fantasy as all the others have before it.  Nobody will be disappointed but there are some surprises.

For anyone who hasn't read any of the books yet...well I wonder what rock you have been living under.  The Elemental Assassin series is a must read for any lovers of the Paranormal Urban Fantasy genre and anyone who likes a kick-ass leading lady. I would love to be friends with Gin and the gang and with each new installment I can't help but love them even more.

My praises for Jennifer Estep can be found on each review I have written for each book she has had released.  She is a must read and pre-order author but usually I find myself begging to get a copy of the newest Gin story before it is released.  I just can't get enough.  This is a series that I will hate to see end and one I will definitely be re-reading for years to come.

As a closing note I have to wonder why this series hasn't made it onto TV or been made into a film.  Although I also have to wonder if anyone could actually do the books justice.  They are just too special.

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106) Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep

The Blurb :

When a terror from the past threatens Gin’s friend and body-disposer, Sophia, Gin will stop at nothing to protect her, even if it means walking straight into a killer’s trap. Meanwhile, the rocky romance between Gin and Owen reaches a turning point—can they reunite and rekindle their love? Or will the things Gin has been forced to do in her line of work as the deadly assassin the Spider keep them apart forever? Assuming, that is, she survives long enough to find out…

My Thoughts :

The Elemental Assassin Series by Jennifer Estep is one of my favourite reads.  So it was a very huge deal for me to leave this one on my Kindle without reading straight away.  Yeah I couldn't wait to read it and I am sure there are a lot of people out there who would love to have an advance copy of this new installment.  However I didn't want to read it too early and have to wait so long for the next part and I also didn't want to annoy you all with my review and making you wait so long for the release (which is just under a month away!)

Heart of Venom is the ninth installment in the series about assassin Gin Blanco.  Her paranormal abilities help her face up against the supernatural bad boys and girls of Ashland and she has helped keep the streets a little safer.  This time around the score to settle is very personal.  We finally get to know more about Sophie and JoJo and what happened to the sisters and what turned them into the family that Gin has come to love and rely on.

It is a story filled with pain and hurt but of course it is also a story of courage and strength.  With Gin's typical kick-ass determination and her band of friends/family you have a story that is just as good, if not better, that the other eight stories before it.  Heart of Venom answers questions while leaving new ones open in their place.  The book is everything a fan of the series could hope for and it is a little bit more.

Something bigger is coming and this book shows the signs.  Anyone who has followed the series since the beginning will see the clues.  While I hope that more will be revealed in the next book I am sure that the author will keep us guessing about things for a little longer.  Which is actually also ok with me.  The more Gin books, the better and I can't wait for the next fantastic installment.

The Elemental Assassin Series is one of the very best Paranormal Urban Fantasy books you could ever hope and wish for.  These are books to be treasured and it is a series that is a pleasure to read.  I love Gin and the other characters and I am totally and utterly invested in their story.  I yearn for more all the time and other books just feel dull because they don't have Gin!

So make sure you check out this amazing series if you haven't already.  If you are waiting for this new installment then you don't have much longer to wait.  Pre-order a copy asap!  You won't be disappointed.  Acually, have you ever been disappointed by this author and series?  No!  They are practically perfect!

  

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96) Kiss and Hell by Dakota Cassidy

The Blurb

Delaney Markham doesn’t just see dead people, she hears them too. And FYI—communicating with tortured souls all day can really wreak havoc on your love life. Sans boyfriend, Delaney makes the best of her gift by holding séances to make ends meet—that is until one incredibly annoying ghost just won’t go away.

Besides being sinfully hot—in a college professor sort of way—all signs point to Clyde Atwell being much more than the ordinary spirit. In fact, he’s a newbie demon whose first assignment is to take Delaney back down to hell with him. Yeah, like that’s going to happen on the first date.

What did I think?

Dakota Cassidy always makes me laugh and this upcoming release was no exception. This novel has some great twists and turns and the whole concept is interesting and fresh. With the witty and fun dialogue that I have come to expect and love this was a worthwhile read. Just enough romance, a pinch of mystery, a little chick-lit and a sprig of paranormal and and as always the recipe was cooked together well and turned out to be a tasty treat.

The author always manages to make her books shine and while Kiss and Hell is, in my honest opinion, not as good as her Accidental series, it is still one not to be missed and a great addition to the paranormal romance genre. Dakota is one of the authors I keep a look out for because her books are just so damn unusual and funny. Make sure you check this one out when it comes out in June!