Bitten at Daybreak by Deanna Chase

Happy Sunday!  I hope you are enjoying a relaxing day.  Something Read, Something Dead by Eva Gates is the fifth A Lighthouse Library Mystery.  It will be published on March 13.  Canyons, Caravans and Cadavers by Tonya Kappes releases on March 25.  It is the sixth A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery.  The Last Second by Catherine Coulter & J.T. Ellison releases on March 26.  It is the sixth novel in A Brit in the FBI series.  Mother's Day Mayhem by Lynn Cahoon will be available on April 2.  It is A Tourist Trap Novella (about 75 pages).  An Amish Reunion by Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller and Kelly Irvin will be available on April 9.  A little something for everyone in the upcoming releases. 

Bitten at Daybreak by Deanna Chase is the third tale in the Last Witch Standing series.  Phoebe Kilsen has been searching for her brother, Seth for the last eight years.  She has finally found him and finds herself in an alternate reality.  Phoebe is unable to cross back over because her doppelganger slipped through and took her place.  She hopes that Dax will be able to notice the difference and come searching for her.  Phoebe must keep her wits about her while in this alternate world.  The alternate Phoebe is married to Eadric Allcot, the vampire and Phoebe wants to avoid his bed (and his fangs) at all costs as well as his wrath.  Dax is worried when Phoebe fails to show up for work or take his calls.  When shifters are being murdered by a witch, Dax fears Phoebe is behind the killings.  Find out what happens to Phoebe in Bitten at Daybreak.

 

Bitten at Daybreak is a fast-paced paranormal romantic suspense novel (that is a mouthful).  It picks up where Bloodlust by Midnight ends with Phoebe following Seth into an alternate reality.  I recommend reading the Last Witch Standing series in order.  It will help you understand the characters and how Phoebe ended up in her current predicament.  I found Bitten at Daybreak to contain good writing with a fast pace.  There are strong characters in the book that include witches, fae, shifters and vampires.  The point-of-view switches between worlds.  Phoebe in the alternate universe and Dax in their world.  The two storylines tie together, and I like how everything was wrapped up at the end.  I especially appreciated the epilogue.   It was nice to see Phoebe develop as a person.  She is still her strong, determined self but Phoebe comes to some realizations regarding her relationship with Dax (I do not want to spoil the book for you).  I do want readers to know that there is foul language, extreme violence and steamy intimate scenes.  Phoebe and Dax are in for blood-tingling adventure in Bitten at Daybreak.  

The other two novels in Last Witch Standing series are Soulless at Sunset and Bloodlust by Midnight.  Deanna Chase's next novel is Dragons of Bourbon Street.  The ninth book in The Jade Calhoun Series will be out on April 16.  I am featuring Please Don't Feed the Mayor by Sue Pethick tomorrow.  I hope you have a fabulous day.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

Bloodlust by Midnight: Last Witch Standing

Greetings!  Premeditated Peppermint by Amanda Flower and Christmas Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke come out on September 25 along with Silver Anniversary Murder by Leslie Meier.  I am looking forward to reading each one of them.  

Bloodlust by Midnight by Deanna Chase is the second novel in Last Witch Standing series.  Phoebe Kilsen, witch and vampire hunter for the Void, is heading for the Arcane library to pick up some research from swamp witch, Simone Bernard.  After dealing with a vampire who decided to get too close, Phoebe arrives at the library to find Simone injured and clutching a neon green syringe in her hand.  The deadly drug, Scarlet has been harming and killing shifters including Leo’s girlfriend, Rhea.  After obtaining help for Simone, Phoebe is summoned to Director Halston’s office.  The director explains that the drug has been altered to prey on shifters.  She wants Phoebe and her partner, Dax Marrok to round up the living victim’s before they harm others.  Dax texts that he has information on Phoebe’s missing brother, but before he can provide details he is attacked with the toxic Scarlet.  Phoebe needs to find the culprit behind these dastardly deeds and procure a cure before it is too late.  Will Phoebe be able to rescue Dax?  What happened to Phoebe’s brother?

Bloodlust by Midnight is best read after Soulless at Sunset otherwise you will be confused in the beginning.  The book is well-written with a fast pace.  You will be on the edge of your seat as Phoebe races against time to save Dax and the other affected shifters.  She is worried about her missing brother, but Phoebe knows that she must prioritize (no matter how much she wants to chase down the lead on her brother).  There are vampires, witches, shifters and humans in this paranormal adventure.  Phoebe needs to find out who is behind the deadly drug while keeping an eye on Dax (the drug has terrible side effects).  Phoebe is a strong, smart female character who will do what it takes to protect those she cares about and the members of the paranormal community.  Dax and Phoebe are a good pairing.  You can feel the chemistry between them.  I do want to warn readers that the story contains foul language and the intimate scenes are descriptive.  My rating for Bloodlust by Midnight is 4 out of 5 stars.  I thought the ending to be clever and humorous.  It will leave readers dangling and desperately wanting the third book in the Last Witch Standing series. 

Spirit of the Witch is Deanna Chase's next novel and the third in Witches of Keating Hollow series.  It will be released on September 25.  Thank you for taking the time to visit today.  I will be sharing my review of Blessed Be the Wicked by D. A. Bartley on Monday.   Have a satisfying day and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader