Lala's Book Corner: Death's Mistress by Karen Chance

"Dorina Basarab is a dhampir—half-human, half-vampire. Subject to uncontrollable rages, most dhampirs live very short, very violent lives. So far, Dory has managed to maintain her sanity by unleashing her anger on those demons and vampires who deserve killing. Back home in Brooklyn after the demise of her insane uncle Dracula, Dory’s hoping her life is about to calm down. But then she gets some visitors. A friend wants Dory’s help in finding a magical Fey relic, and the gorgeous vampire, Louis-Cesare, is desperate to find his former mistress Christine.Dory and Louis-Cesare quickly discover that the same master vampire Christine is bound to is also rumored to be in possession of the relic. But when the master vampire turns up dead, they realize that there’s more at stake than a missing mistress. Someone is killing vampire Senate members, and if Dory and Louis-Cesare can’t stop the murderer, they may be next…"

From GoodReads.

I have to say that I hadn't realized how much I had missed Karen Chance's writing and the world she has created until I read this book. It's been a while since Book 1 in the Dorina Basarab series and Book 4 in the Cassie Palmer came out and it had been too long.

Death's Mistress is the sequel to Chance's Midnight's Daughter (you can read my review here), which is a Spin off series of Karen's Cassandra Palmer series. Though I am such a huge fan of the Cassie Palmer books I gotta that now I love Dorina Basarab's series even more. 

Dorina is a Damphir, half-human & half-vampire, and an amazingly strong and lovable character. She is the scourge of the vampire world, treated as a creature and disliked by many. There haven't been many Damphirs in history and the ones that existed were hated and hunted down. Damphirs are known for going crazy and having insane fits of rage, a characteristic that definitely doesn't help othe Vamps to warm up to Dorina.

Dorina is an amazing character. She is incredibly strong and relentless when going after something she wants. She is extremely loyal and does whatever it takes to protect the ones she loves.

It was so great to find out more about the mysterious vamp Mircea, Dorina's father, and learn that there is so much we don't know. I love the way their relationship is evolving and I can't wait to read more about it.

The Delish Louis-Cesare is back and OMG he brings out the hotness to a new level. The chemistry between him and Dorina is so amazing that it got my computer screen sizzling hehe.

The plot in this book was awesome and it was so action packed that I could not put it down for a second. The balance between romance and action is spot on and leaves nothing to be desired.

If you haven't read this series yet, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

This is really a must read!

I give it 5/5 Loveys!

Smut Level 4/5!

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Lala's Book Corner: Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance & "Death's Mistress" Signed Book Giveaway

"Dorina Basarab is a dhampir—half-human, half-vampire. Unlike most dhampirs, though, Dory has managed to maintain her sanity. Now Dory’s vampire father has come to her for help— again. Her Uncle Dracula (yes, theDracula), cruelest among vampires, has escaped his prison. And her father wants Dory to work with gorgeous master vampire Louis-Cesare to put him back there.

Although Dory prefers to work alone, Dracula is the only thing that truly scares her—and when she has to face him, she’ll take all the help she can get…"

From GoodReads.

I read this series a while ago and since today Book 2 "Death's Mistress" is coming out, Karen Chance is giving away 2 signed copies to celebrate! I decided then a review of Book 1 was in order hehe.

I found out about Karen Chance through her Cassandra Palmer series and I absolutely love it! The Dorina Basarab series is a spin off and a really awesome one at that!

Dory is the daughter of Mircea, who is one of the main characters in the Cassie Palmer series. Dorina is a kick ass character with a lot of attitude. She is a Dhampir, half-human and half-vampire. She has beaten the odds and not gone insane as the other known dhampirs have.

Her father shows up and right away we get sucked into their dysfunctional relationship. It was really interesting to see their dynamic and though it is very clear Dory is a very strong woman, you can't help but relate with her helplessness when it comes to her father.

She is asked to help capture her escaped uncle, who is none other than The Dracula himself. She is joined by the French vamp Louis-Cesare and all hell breaks loose.

I don't want to get into plot details, but this book is full of action and keeps you at the edge of your seat every second. The chemistry between Dory and Louis was awesometo watch and I can't wait to get more of it on book 2!

I give it 4/5 Loveys!

Smut Level 2/5!

Book 2:

"Dorina Basarab is a dhampir—half-human, half-vampire. Subject to

uncontrollable rages, most dhampirs live very short, very violent lives. So far, Dory has managed to maintain her sanity by unleashing her anger on those demons and vampires who deserve killing.

Back home in Brooklyn after the demise of her insane uncle Dracula, Dory’s hoping her life is about to calm down. But then she gets some visitors. A friend wants Dory’s help in finding a magical Fey relic, and the gorgeous vampire, Louis-Cesare, is desperate to find his former mistress Christine. Dory and Louis-Cesare quickly discover that the same master vampire Christine is bound to is also rumored to be in possession of the relic. But when the master vampire turns up dead, they realize that there’s more at stake than a missing mistress. Someone is killing vampire Senate members, and if Dory and Louis-Cesare can’t stop the murderer, they may be next…"

From GoodReads.

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On My Wishlist [#3]

Wow, it's already Wednesday again. Time has seriously been flying =) Well, since we got to the middle of the week once again, you know what time it is, right?

On My Wishlist is a weekly feature hosted by Book Chick City, where we list the books we have acraving for, though we have not bought them yet. I'm going to start this wishlist with one of my favorite series ever. Kitty's House of Horrors is Book #7 in the Kitty Norville Series. Kitty is a Werewolf that has a popular Radio Show where she talk about the Creatures that hunt the night, called "Kitty and The Midnight Hour". I just LOVE Kitty and her world. Can't Wait for this book.

"Talk radio host and werewolf Kitty Norville has agreed to appear on TV's first all-supernatural reality show. She's expecting cheesy competitions and manufactured drama starring shapeshifters, vampires, and psychics. But what begins as a publicity stunt will turn into a fight for her life. The cast members, including Kitty, arrive at the remote mo

untain lodge where the show is set. As soon as filming starts, violence erupts and Kitty suspects that the show is a cover for a nefarious plot. Then the cameras stop rolling, cast members start dying, and Kitty realizes she and her monster housemates are ironically the ultimate prize in a very different game. Stranded with no power, no phones, and no way to know who can be trusted, she must find a way to defeat the evil closing in . . . before it kills them all."

From GoodReads

Release Date: Jan. 04, 2010

Books in the Series, in the order they should be Read:

#1 - Kitty and the Midnight Hour

#2 - Kitty Goes to Washington

#3 - Kitty Takes a Holiday

#4 - Kitty and the Silver Bullet

#5 - Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand

#6 - Kitty Raises Hell

Next up is Book #2 in the Dorina Basarb Series by Karen Chance. This series is a Spin-Off of the great Cassandra Palmer Series. I have been waiting for a while for this one and it is finally going to come out next month. YAY!

"Dorina Basarab is a dhampir—half-human, half-vampire. Subject to uncontrollable rages, most dhampirs live very short, very violent lives. So far, Dory has managed to maintain her sanity by unleashing her anger on those demons and vampires who deserve killing.

Back home in Brooklyn after the demise of her insane uncle Dracula, Dory’s hoping her life is about to calm down. But then she gets some visitors. A friend wants Dory’s help in finding a magical Fey relic, and the gorgeous vampire, Louis-Cesare, is desperate to find his former mistress Christine. Dory and Louis-Cesare quickly discover that the same master vampire Christine is bound to is also rumored to be in possession of the relic. But when the master vampire turns up dead, they realize that there’s more at stake than a missing mistress. Someone is killing vampire Senate members, and if Dory and Louis-Cesare can’t stop the murderer, they may be next…"

From GoodReads.

Release Date: Jan. 05, 2010.

Book #1 - Midnight's Daughter

To finish up, Lori Handeland's Phoenix Chronicles Series, is a series I have been coveting for a while now =)

"Elizabeth Phoenix once used her unique skills as a psychic to help in the Milwaukee Police Department’s fight against injustice. But when Liz’s foster mother is found viciously murdered—and Liz is discovered unconscious at the scene—her only memory of the crime comes in the form of terrifying dreams...of creatures more horrific than anything Liz has seen in real life. What do these visions mean? And what in the world do they have to do with her former lover, Jimmy Sanducci?

While the police question Jimmy in the murder, Jimmy opens Liz’s eyes to a supernatural war that has raged since the dawn of time in which innocent people are hunted by malevolent beings disguised as humans. Only a chosen few have the ability to fight their evil, and Jimmy believes Liz is among them. Now, with her senses heightened, new feelings are rising within Liz—ones that re-ignite her dangerous attraction to Jimmy. But Jimmy has a secret that will rock Liz to her core…and put the survival of the human race in peril."

From GoodReads.

Other Books in the Series, in the order they should be Read:

#2 - Doomsday Can Wait

#3 - Appocalypse Happens

#4 - Chaos Bites (Comes out on 27th April, 2010)

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