Undead

Dates From Hell by Kim Harrison, Lynsay Sands, Kelley Armstrong, Lori Handeland, Avon, March 2006

Undead in the Garden of Good and Evil by Kim Harrison

Excellence Rating- Poor

Steaminess Rating- Sensual (*)

The Claire Switch Project by Lynsay Sands

Excellence Rating- Good+

Steaminess Rating- Sensual (*)

Chaotic by Kelley Armstrong- 1st person

Excellence Rating- Okay

Steaminess Rating- Sensual (*)

Dead Man Dating by Lori Handeland- 1st person

Excellence Rating- Good

Steaminess Rating- Sensual (*)

Copied Back Blurb

She thought her date was out of this world.
Actually, he was not of this world . . .

We've all been on bad dates, nightmare dates, dreadful experiences that turned out to be uniquely memorable in the very worst way. But at least our partners for these detestable evenings were more or less . . . human!

Now Kim Harrison, Lynsay Sands, Kelley Armstrong, and Lori Handeland -- four of the very best writers currently exploring the dangerous seduction of the supernatural -- offer up dating disasters (and unexpected delights) of a completely different sort: dark, wicked, paranormally sensual assignations with werewolves, demon lovers, and the romantically challenged undead. Sexy, witty, chilling, and altogether remarkable, here is proof positive that some love matches are made someplace other than heaven.

     This book was my introduction to the "Undead" (aka Queen Betsy) series, so of course it will always hold a place of fondness in my heart.... and I must admit that when reading this book, for the first time, I really didn't have a lot of trouble following along with the storyline.  So I'm saying that as for reading the books in order, not totally necessary.  But I'm tellin' you that going with the series step-by-step really adds to the whole thing.  There's definitely a lot of detail that just can't carry over from one book to the next ~ and with MJD's Queen Betsy, the more info the better... the laughter!
    But yet again, there is a certain grim element growing ~ slow as it may be; there's a very definite sense that we've only uncovered the tip of the iceberg ~ and working my way through to the bottom is fascinating... and F-U-N!  Again...VERY, VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

RATING:
Excellence: Excellent ~ 4.0 stars
Steaminess: Sensual to Yummy

     The laughter continues; but wait... there's a more serious note among the pages!  MJD does a wonderful job expanding on Betsy's new world, and on Betsy's seemingly endless shallowness and greed.  But she's far more than she appears ~ and she doesn't always realize that fact ~ but the more time spent with her, the more I enjoy her company.  Doesn't hurt ~ AT ALL ~ that gorgeous, sexy, bad-boy vampire consort Eric Sinclair hangs around.  And they, and the various other characters, are getting more and more fleshed out.  Definitely another great step in the series.  VERY, VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

RATING:
Excellence: Excellent ~ 4.0 stars
Steaminess: Sensual to Yummy