Puncture Wounds by A. Morell

PunctureWoundsLGTitle: Puncture Wounds
Series: N/A
Author: A. Morell
Genre: Mystery/Suspense/ Vampires/ Paranormal
Length: Novella (78 pages)
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (October 15, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Blurb: James is at the end of a long crusade for vengeance against the vampire clan that destroyed everything he held dear. He has Ren, the final and most dangerous of them all, cornered at last in London. But victory remains just out of reach when Ren sets a feral vampire on James and makes his escape. With no other leads, James is forced to take in the feral until he can use its connection to its sire to track down Ren.

But in caring for the vampire, James sees they might not all be the monsters he thought them to be. Faced with an ugly truth, his quest for revenge becomes a war for retribution, and the discovery of what it truly means to be human.

ISBN-13: 978-1-63216-117-8

Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5528&cPath=55_974

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Absolutely loved this book. It was full of danger, suspense, action, drama, and a journey to end the last vampire who killed James family. It was interesting that James, a hunter, takes Shay, a newly turned feral vampire, home to question him about Ren’s whereabouts. Even more interesting that Shay helps him in his quest and protects James against other vampires that Ren has turned. I loved the action scenes of hunting down Ren and the fight scenes were very detailed.

This story grabs your attention from the very beginning and doesn’t let go to until the last word. Once I started reading, I could not stop until the very end. Wonderfully written book I was pleasantly surprised with this story. The sex at the end was hot and passionate. It was sweet that Shay wanted to stay with James at the end. Fantastic read.

Highly recommend this to vampire/paranormal readers.

Change of Fortune by A. Morell

ChangeofFortuneLGTitle: Change of Fortune

Series: 2013 Advent Calendar Full Set – Heartwarming

Author: A. Morell

Genre: Contemporary Romance

ISBN: 978-1-62798-609-0

Length: Novelette (75 pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 1st, 2013)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts

Reviewer: Thommie

Blurb:Tomoki Yonemura, vocalist with popular British rock band Traction Yen, is celebrating New Year’s Eve in Japan during their tenth anniversary tour when he pulls a fortune at a temple. He thinks nothing of its promises for love in the new year—until back home in London, he meets Alex MacKinzey, a gruff auto mechanic who helps him out of a tight spot.

Neither expects the strength of love that develops throughout the year, but it will be put to the test as Tomoki’s fame clashes with Alex’s insecurities. Fortune brought them together, but will it also tear them apart?

A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2013 Advent Calendar package “Heartwarming”.

Product Link:  http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4511

Advent: Heartwarming: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4512 

Review: This story is a sweet and warm journey following Tomoki, a thirty-four years lead singer for a famous band, and his New Year’s wish. It resembles a diary tracking the days of the year and his new relationship with Alex.

See as famous as he is, the lonelier he gets with each passing year. Tomoki’s lovers can’t cope with his life and his celebrity status, and while it is easy getting into a relationship, it’s hard to keep one going. So that’s what he wishes for this year, a man who’ll come and stay.

Alex is a garage owner and when Tomoki comes to his doorstep with a broken car he gets tongue-tied, that expresses itself into rudeness instead of flirt. After an initial misunderstanding though, the two men hit it off and start not only dating each other but also being in an easy and passionate relationship, one both of them have wanted for so long.

This read is the classic celebrity theme, where the couple tries to make it despite the stress of fame. I loved how the plot went, it wasn’t overly dramatic and most of it was the sweet moments of this couple, how they fit together despite being different. I felt almost cozy along with them. When the inevitable misunderstanding hit them, I thought it to be a bit silly actually. Everything went fine but for a small comment, someone said that put the seed of out-of-place thoughts and everything started falling apart. Seriously, I didn’t think the reason of their argument to be a cause for a break up, and found Tomoki perhaps overreacting there at the end.

Overall, though it was a nice story, cozy, like coming home into a scene of lit fireplace and candles all around. Romantic gestures made you melt and the characters were so charming I could have stayed reading them for a bit more, even as there was a lack of intensity and passion.

Recommended for all those who love a romantic story that resembles hot chocolate.