We all know about the Twilight craze, and how hot vampires are in pop culture currently. So it shouldn't surprise anyone that there are a large number of romance novels being written with vampires being the hunk du jour.
It should come as no surprise that some best selling authors are getting that title by writing about beings with fangs.
Sex and the Single Vampire
by Katie MacAlister
326 pages
I have never read a Katie MacAlister book before I read this one. I will gladly say that I would be more than willing to read more of her other books in the future. (and she has more books out than I would have imagined).
This particular book is classified as a Paranormal Romance on its spine. A classification 'm not all that familiar with honestly. Why? Well, most of the books I've been reading lately are in digital format, and I classify them however their title implies them to be.
Anyway, this book is about a woman named Allie, and her trip to London. Her job sent her to London to collect proof that ghosts exist. A task that should be manageable since she's a Summoner. Technically she should be able to walk into the haunted location and summon a spirit.
But it doesn't matter what she does, the best she can d at the beginning is just a cat's ghost. The scene is very amusing, and I enjoyed most of the book's informative tone as to how things should work.
The vampire, was a bit...different than I am used to. But he at least conformed to most of the traditional standards.(Not to mention the fact that he's a writer himself.) In any case he definitely fills the main male role in well. uhm...
The plot moves quickly enough, so this book would be a decent one as a pocket read or to carry on while traveling. Especially for people who enjoy glimpses at distant locations, ghosts, and romance all in one book.
This book is more appropriate for Adults than for kids, but older teens might enjoy it as well. (I have an odd sense at times for what is considered to be adult content...but i suppose since it's labeled romance, it's safe to say it's more adult in nature than some of my other reading.)
In any case, whether you like ghosts or vampires, or adventure stories in general, this book is appealing.
You'll likely be able to find it as an eBook if you look, though mine is hard copy this time. So I can't make a recommendation this time around about how to find it ~_~
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted November 13th, 2011 at http://thebookshelfgoblin.blogspot.com
