The First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost & Book giveaway

Composed by Cat
This is my confession. While I am trying to broaden my horizons and read more intellectual works, works closer to the type of writing I do, I have a weakness. A crack of sorts. It’s like crack for the brain. Brain Crack! Yes, I am addicted to brain crack. What’s my brain crack? Two authors who write in the paranormal genre. I’m not crazy about paranormal altogether. It’s just these two that really have me waiting for the release of their books. One is JR Ward, author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. The other is Jeaniene Frost, author of the Night Huntress Series. I’m going to talk about the Crypt Keeper, Jeaniene Frost.



First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, Book 1)I just got around to her latest book, the first of the Night Huntress World Series, The First Drop of Crimson. As per her norm, she has laid out an amazing paranormal world, full of ghouls, vampires, and demons. This book is an extension of the world Frost created in her previous books centered around Cat, the half-breed vampire and Bones, the 200 some year old ex-gigolo turned bounty hunter vampire. Cat and Bones themselves make an appearance as well as other characters from the series. Yet this is very easily a standalone book.


The book in short? Without giving away too much. Girl meets demon. Demon brands girl. Demon forces girl to search for double crossing relative or demon kills girl’s family. Girl begs vampire to help. Girl hates vampire world because of the death of her husband. Vampire doesn’t like relationships with humans because his human girlfriend was killed by humans. Girl and Vampire go after relative. Girl has major “identity” issues. Girl and Vampire don’t want to fall in love but do. Girl, Vampire, relative, and a few characters from the other books go after bad vampire and the demon. All hell breaks loose. Bad guy gets it from vampire. Girl goes after Demon to get released…You’ll have to read to know the rest and all the good stuff in between.

This is not a deep literary piece of work but it’s the kind of fluff that makes you forget the real world for a while. There’s just something about her characters that draws you in and makes you feel each of them. I’m a character driven person so her books are addictive to me. I’m also a HEA (happily ever after) kind of person. That made this a good one. Although, I will admit some loose ends were cleaned up a bit to easily but there were a couple of issues left dangling unanswered. Though, these could be holes waiting for life in other books. Overall, a great quick read to lose yourself from reality for a while.

PS I'm looking forward to the second book in The Night Huntress World series: Eternal Kiss of Darkness scheduled for release in August of this year.

Now for some fun. I ended up with two copies of this book. I’m keeping one to reread but I’d like to share one with some lucky reader. So this is my very first contest and here’s how we’ll work it. To enter leave a comment below answering this question, “Which fictional character are you most like and why?” This can be any genre. It’s that simple. BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE…


I’ll throw in more entries for the following:


  • 1 for each place you post about the contest on your blog, social network, or anywhere you can. Just make sure to link add a link to it in your comment.

  • 1 for any review you comment on, but please make them relevant and meaningful. Let me know which on in your answer/comment

  • 1 for following this blog. (Only if you want to though. Don’t be bullied by me to join)


And finally, I’ll give 1 entry for being a member of Frost Cemetary. You know who you are. Just leave me your forum name.

That about wraps it up. I'll select a winner on Friday, April 16th using the Randomizer. Good luck and Happy Reading!! 

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4 comments:

Giada M said...

Hi!^O^
I don't know if this giveaway is international, but if it is, I would like to be entered.
I never read a book written by Jeaniene Frost. I'm very curious about it!
Which fictional character are you most like and why?
Have you read the Elegance of the Hedgehog? I feel like Renee,a concierge who loves deeply to read.

I tweeted http://twitter.com/hatshepsut0011/status/11946300558
I follow your blog

Greetings from Italy!

Giada M

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April 10, 2010 at 1:03 PM
angie said...

This is a hard question...but just off the top of my head I would say Becky from the Shopoholic books by Sophie Kinsella. This is because I love to shop and it can get me in trouble just like it has done to her:)
I tweeted http://twitter.com/bangersis/status/11948349111
I am a new blog follower.
Thanks!
email bangersis(at)msn(dot)com

April 10, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Cat said...

Yes, Giada. In honor of my very first contest, I will ship internationally. Especially if someone hasn't read the wonderful, the talented Jeaniene Frost. She's quite addictive. ha! ha!

April 10, 2010 at 3:57 PM
ssbookclub said...

This author is next on my reading list. She has been recommended by several of my twitter followers. I am excited to read her work.

April 12, 2010 at 7:15 PM

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