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Hammer Down (Children of the Undying #1)

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When hell reigns on earth, love is a luxury they can't afford.

Children of the Undying, Book 1

While the tattered remains of humanity huddle underground, hiding in their virtual world, Devi prefers living topside, making dangerous hauls through the demon-infested wasteland earth has become. The wealth that comes from smuggling supplies to those shunned as summoner-born or de...more

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Nov 08, 2012 BamaGal rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: pnr-uf

Moira Rogers / Kit Rocha news ---

Moira Rogers and Kit Rocha are one and the same author(s). For those of you who enjoyed the dystopian world of Beyond Shame, but wished it had more word-building - that's this book. According to the authors (or at least Bree), there is a giveaway of several copies of this book at their blog site - Hammer Down giveaway : "Hammer Down will be available in print next month, and we have our author copies now. (There will also be a number of ebooks given away). This...more Moira Rogers / Kit Rocha news ---

Moira Rogers and Kit Rocha are one and the same author(s). For those of you who enjoyed the dystopian world of Beyond Shame, but wished it had more word-building - that's this book. According to the authors (or at least Bree), there is a giveaway of several copies of this book at their blog site - Hammer Down giveaway : "Hammer Down will be available in print next month, and we have our author copies now. (There will also be a number of ebooks given away). This book…oh, this book.

Guys, I love this book. It will always have a super extra special place in my heart, because that’s where it came from. If anything was ever the book of my heart, it was this. (And, weirdly, Beyond Shame. I’m not sure what it says that both of the books of my heart are post-apocalyptic wastelands with non-traditional sexual dynamics, except that my heart is FREAKING AWESOME and probably a dangerous place to vacation.)

We have not started the sequel to Hammer Down (yet) but I still have hopes that we will. If you enjoyed Beyond Shame but wanted more world-building, you might like Hammer Down. There are bad, bad boys and badass women and demons and hackers and of course some dirty sexing."

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Very different. I think I'm going to enjoy this series quite a bit. It's a take on the post-apocalyptic world à la any number of this type of UF; but the authors have put their own distinct brand on the idea, making it different from the rest. In this world, the barrier between the demon and human planes has been broken; and demons now inhabit the human plane, wreaking havoc and killing humans.

Devi is a long-haul trucker, who (along with her crew) have entered into a hauling agreement with Zel, the leader of the settlement of Rochester. All humans live below ground in this world, the demons above ground. This makes the travel above-ground quite dangerous for humans. The story is quite interesting; but the action really jumps into high gear the last half of the book. Not to get too spoilerish; but there are some interesting changes and 'tweaks' along the course of the book; especially the series game changer near the end. I certainly didn't see that one coming. This story is such an interesting take on the subject. Reminded me just a bit of Mad Max, especially 'Beyond Thunderdome'.

I think this is going to be a good series; looking forward to #2 whenever it comes out. Thanks to Mara for the loan...

9/15/12 - I just read some unhappy new on the authors website. Seems they are busy with the new Kit Rocha ER books; and this series isn't selling as well as they had hoped. It's going to be tabled for the time being. Bummer, I really liked this book a lot...at least Beyond Shame has a similar setting...(less)

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Jan 12, 2012 Mara rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: futuristic, pnr, urban-fantasy

3 1/2 stars

Difficult to rate this mix of urban fantasy, futuristic post apocalyptic world with a strong dash of PNR.

Pros:
-- Good world-building
-- Plot: clear, intriguing, without any hole
-- Good characters development, no black or white card-boards, but real fictional people with flaws.

Con:
--None really. It's my preferences that fault this as a PNR more than UF story (which I prefer).

I found the team Rogers a hit or miss for me, but this series (like
Wilder's Mate) is definitely my cup.

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Jan 19, 2012 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: erotic, action-adventure, m-f, paranormal, science-fiction-fantasy

Originally posted at: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...

A LASR BEST BOOK!

Moira Rogers has built a futuristic, post apocalyptic world filled with humans, demons and those who are somewhere in between the two. The futuristic technology is fantastic, and the characters are all well crafted and complex. I love this world, and the people who live here - the good, the bad and those who straddle the fence between the two.

The demon Armageddon created chaos in the world. Fifty years later, life is...more Originally posted at: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...

A LASR BEST BOOK!

Moira Rogers has built a futuristic, post apocalyptic world filled with humans, demons and those who are somewhere in between the two. The futuristic technology is fantastic, and the characters are all well crafted and complex. I love this world, and the people who live here - the good, the bad and those who straddle the fence between the two.

The demon Armageddon created chaos in the world. Fifty years later, life is lived in virtual reality, and in underground cities. Summoners and half bloods live apart from humans, surviving the best they can manage. There’s money to be had if you are brave enough, or foolhardy enough, to provide services to both sides.

Devi and her crew are truckers, bringing much needed supplies to the humans in their underground cities; and to the outcasts, she offers valuable commodities as well. When the humans jeopardize her crew and her livelihood by planting a spy in her transport to the Rochester settlement, Devi has to make a decision: leave the area or join with the outcasts at the settlement, at least temporarily, to regroup and clear her reputation.

Once she meets Zel, the half blood leader of Rochester settlement, she feels something that hasn’t happened to her before: desire, strong and not easily ignored. When it becomes obvious Zel feels the attraction as well, Devi decides to stay a while and explore this new thing happening between them.

Devi is independent, strong and courageous, leading her small band of truckers through the wasted landscape that used to be Minnesota. She has a strong sense of loyalty to her friends, the people she trusts. She only has one rule: don’t mix business with pleasure. But Zel tempts her more than anyone ever has. When things start to heat up, Devi decides some rules just aren’t worth preserving. I love Devi, with her strong sense of loyalty to those she calls friend. I also love her open mind, willing to give folks a chance, regardless of their heritage.

Zel is strong, handsome, and all male. His father was a demon, but Zel never knew him. The man who raised him and cared for him was fully human, and Zel honors his memory by leading the settlement the way he believes he would have wanted. He has a strong sense of loyalty, and will fight to protect what is his, whether it is friends or the settlement itself. When Devi gets under his skin and things start to get crazy, Zel has to keep her safe from both sides. I love Zel, and his wicked sense of honor and loyalty. I love his possessiveness once he decides that Devi is his, and the lengths he will go to ensure the safety of everyone under his watch, including Devi and her crew.

Hammer Down is part of a new series from Moira Rogers, and I love the atmosphere of this new world. The action in this kept me on the edge of my seat as I read, and the scenes between Devi and Zel are hot beyond volcanic. The secondary characters are all strong and I hope to see more of them as the series grows. There are several sub plots here: what are the humans after? What is Tanner? Are all of Devi’s crew really fully human?

I found the demon code of honor as followed by Zel’s true father to be interesting, and hope that he finds a way back at some point in time too. Hammer Down is a hot look at life after the demon apocalypse, and filled with action, passion and danger. If you like your romance with a hard edge and a thread of danger, this is definitely for you.

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Jan 03, 2012 Paranormal Haven rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Decades after the demon apocalypse, Devi and her crew make a living hauling supplies and people through dangerous lands. When they're attacked while on the way to make a delivery, Devi is saved by a man that is as dangerous as he is handsome. Zel hasn't been able to get the beautiful Devi out of his mind since their first meeting. The demon blood that runs through his veins demands he takes her but his human side knows he must put the well being of his settlement first. With unrest among his peo...more Decades after the demon apocalypse, Devi and her crew make a living hauling supplies and people through dangerous lands. When they're attacked while on the way to make a delivery, Devi is saved by a man that is as dangerous as he is handsome. Zel hasn't been able to get the beautiful Devi out of his mind since their first meeting. The demon blood that runs through his veins demands he takes her but his human side knows he must put the well being of his settlement first. With unrest among his people and enemies ready to attack, Zel will take a chance with Devi and hope he lives long enough to claim her.

In book one of this series, we only get a little taste of Zel's character but it was enough to make me want to know more about the leader of the Rochester settlement. Half demon and half human, Zel is all business when it comes to taking care of his people. Not an easy task when citizens have constant concerns and there's talk of wanting different leadership. Zel's demon blood has him craving for a bloody fight or sex and he's worked hard to keep this under control. Control that Devi threatens just by being in the same room with him. I loved Zel because he's so committed to his people and protecting them but you can also feel the more dangerous side that's lurking just below his surface, waiting to get out. His fight scenes were great but it was the explosive moments he'd share with Devi that had me hanging on his every word.

"Sweet Devi, you could make a man sin and a demon pray."

I just love that quote from him. Like Zel, Devi also takes the responsibility of taking care of her crew seriously. Her rule of no mixing work with pleasure doesn't stand a chance against Zel. Devi is no wilting flower and just the woman strong enough to take on all of Zel. I would have liked to know a little more background on her but I was happy with what we got. Zel and Devi's intense and sexy relationship was amazing. These two make a really memorable couple.

In Demon Bait, we're first introduced to a land where demons roam the earth and people have been driven into underground cities. They connect with one another through a virtual world and anyone caught in a city with mixed blood is thrown out and left to fend for themselves. The lucky ones find outcast settlements like Rochester and people like Zel to help take care of them. In Hammer Down, we go into the settlements and learn what it's like living underground. As with the first book, I didn't care for all the technology and would skim parts that would talk about the giant virtual computer network. It was watching how these people lived and seeing that the biggest threat didn't always come from demons but from other humans that had me hooked. I was also glad to learn more about demons and how they ended up on earth. The world in the Children of the Undying series really opened up in this book and I hope to see more of it in future books.

With Zel and Devi leading an intriguing cast of characters and a story that sucks you in, Hammer Down takes this series to a new level. I really hope to see Zel and Devi in future books. I'd recommend this to fans of sci-fi, paranormal romance. If you're not really into all the technology jargon then you may want to try out Moira Rogers Southern Arcana or Red Rock series' first.
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Feb 12, 2012 Cecile rated it 5 of 5 stars

I am fan of Ms. Rogers writing and her sci-fy series is seriously becoming an addiction of mine. If you come to my blog home you will not see many sci-fy reviews... I'm not sure what it is about the outer world that does not make me run to read them, I haven't figured it out. But I am very picky about the sci-fy world reading material I put on my iPad. And Ms. Rogers series is one you will definitely find on my iPad.

Ms. Rogers has created a world with the right mix of creativity, intrigue, myste...more I am fan of Ms. Rogers writing and her sci-fy series is seriously becoming an addiction of mine. If you come to my blog home you will not see many sci-fy reviews... I'm not sure what it is about the outer world that does not make me run to read them, I haven't figured it out. But I am very picky about the sci-fy world reading material I put on my iPad. And Ms. Rogers series is one you will definitely find on my iPad.

Ms. Rogers has created a world with the right mix of creativity, intrigue, mystery, fascination, and dark secrets to keep me, the reader, satisfied and dying to know more. She also gives me the sexual tension that I crave, the hot - hold no bars - sex that truly is out of this world. But she also give the tender touches, the soft embraces and the sweetest love to come. But love does not come easy....

At least not for Devi and Zel (aka Dominic).... No, love does not come easy for them. Actually to be honest with you, it could cost them both their lives. Is love worth your life? Well, let's see if it would cost them their life....

Devi is a woman that makes me want to genuflect in devotion of what she does. She is a woman that is devoted to her crew. They come first, they are what push her to be the best she can be. Hauling might be her life, but her crew is her family. She is a strong willed woman, but she does have a soft spot. One that not to many people know about, hell... I don't think anyone knows about that spot. Because you see, in the world that Devi lives in... if one knows your weak spot... Well, you are as good as dead. And in Devi's job, dead is no good. She is fierce through and through and would die doing the right thing. But when she meets Zel.... is could be in danger of that soft spot being found and then what.....

Zel, aka Dominic, is a kickass man on a mission. To keep his people safe at all cost. He is the leader of the settlement his step-father left him. Did he want it... Maybe not, but he knew that was the right thing to do. But protecting his people from the outside world might prove the death of him. But he will die protecting them. But who will protect him? He does not allow anyone inside because he is not sure what the beast within would do. He is all alpha and 100% delicious. But just like everyone else... Zel has dark secrets... Would they be the death of him... or the woman that steals his heart and heals the demon within...

Ms. Rogers has a way of making me crave things I had no idea I wanted. Her world of the demons and humans is something that I want more of. Her characters are amazing in their own way. All are built with a tender side, but they all would not hesitate to kick your ass if you tried to do harm to them or their family. She has crafted them with a hint of darkness that makes then the badasses they truly are. Her series just keeps getting better and better.

If you love a good story with strong characters, strong family ties, deep dark secrets, some serious hot men and some hot loving, then Ms. Rogers series is something you need to pick up! I promise you, it is just that good. It is worthy of a hussy reading it and purring!(less)

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May 23, 2012 Pamela / SpazP rated it 5 of 5 stars

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After reading Demon Bait, the novella kicking off this series, I had to start this full-length Children of the Undying novel immediately. I knew I would like it, but had no idea how much. THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD, YOU GUYS!! The setting and feel for me is very Matrix-Meets-Firefly. It has the network with virtual realities similar to that of the Matrix, but the comradery and post-apocalyptic feel of Firefly, only with trucks and demons. But don't let me box Hammer Down in to anything in specific, be...more After reading Demon Bait, the novella kicking off this series, I had to start this full-length Children of the Undying novel immediately. I knew I would like it, but had no idea how much. THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD, YOU GUYS!! The setting and feel for me is very Matrix-Meets-Firefly. It has the network with virtual realities similar to that of the Matrix, but the comradery and post-apocalyptic feel of Firefly, only with trucks and demons. But don't let me box Hammer Down in to anything in specific, because it is all super unique to itself. There is so much more to it, and so much happens.

The hero, Zel, is very very (very very) alpha. He is the leader of the outcast underground city of Rochester and all that inhabit it. He is also a halfbreed, part demon, and all warrior. In Rochester, half-breeds are openly accepted, one of the only places they can live in peace. Lately, however, that peace has become challenged because people have simply forgotten what it was like a century ago. He and his side-kick techie come to the rescue of Devi while her crew and their trucks are enduring a very bloody demon attack, and they discover that there was a spy in their crew, unbeknownst to them.

Devi is the master of her own journey, always traveling, finding comfort in her maps and home on the road in her trucks. She is fiercely loyal and protective of her crew so when their team of haulers end up holed up at Zel's outcast city of Rochester, she is terribly conflicted over the desire to take off, and the desire to stay. The sexual tension between Devi and Zel is smooookinggggg.

She opened her mouth to give him a kind lie, to tell him he didn’t matter in the least, not to her. “No. I wish I didn’t give a damn about you.”
“You don’t. You don’t know me.” He pressed closer, nothing but hard muscle and heat stretched out against her. “We both got it bad, sweetheart. If you want to take me for a ride and get it out of your system, I’m game.”

And that's just the beginning! There are challenges made (Zel fights for Devi's honor), demon daddy issues faced, and some crazy revelations uncovered. There are some very scary moments topside, and some fantastically violent and gorey battles. Fantastic pacing, and awesome secondary characters made Hammer Down thoroughly engrossing, as well. Devi's right-hand tech geek, Cache, is blind and her story made the book incredibly fascinating. Each secondary character had me connected and I felt very invested in the story at the end. The mythology and world building is top-notch and unlike anything I've read before. And it was hella complex, too. Additionally, a major tip of my hat to this incredible writing duo for addressing the importance of safe sex, even in a totally made up world with half-breeds and virtual realities. It's an important conversation to have in any reality, ya'll, and one responsibly had by Zel and Devi.

I am so excited for this series, and cannot wait for the next book. This is not typically a genre I would go for, but I am hooked bought and sold.

Originally posted at WickedLilPixie Reviews
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Jan 05, 2012 Bookwormgirl rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: erotic-romance, paranormal-romance

Excellent world building and good character development. Two things that are very important to me in order to like a book. The dialog was interesting and sometimes funny, and the pacing of the story was good as well.

It was a nice surprise to me to see that Zel got his story first. He was the most interesting secondary character (to me at least) in the short story that introduced us to this world. But, as the leader of the settlement the writing team of Moira Rodgers could have made us wait for h...more

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Nov 03, 2011 Brenda rated it 5 of 5 stars

Demon Bait was a novella and the first in this series. Hammer Down is the second in the series, and a full length novel. In some ways Demon Bait is the appetizer, still amazing on it's own, but Hammer Down is the entree. You think "Yes, THIS is what I waited for!" We learn about those characters we got a peek of in the first story, plus so much more is revealed about the world. Twists and turns abound. The story revolves around Zel and Devi, two strong, stubborn, intelligent and self-sacrificing...more

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Jan 21, 2012 Chauntika rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, adult-paranormal-romance, adult, loved-it, sci-fi-romance-challenge

I loved this one. My all time favorite movie is The Matrix and this had a Matrix feel to it. Kick-ass, unique and quirky characters and fascinating world-building. Loved the world they created, plus a scorching hot romance. So this was win. And I really like Rogers' writing: great pacing and very realistic and easy flowing dialogue. Really enjoyed. I also love their Southern Arcana series. And I'm going to start their Bloodhounds series next.

Definitely recommend it. It has a little of everything...more

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Apr 11, 2012 Beverly rated it 5 of 5 stars

Another fantastic read by Moira Rogers!
Once again we are given truly fantastic characters and a situation that will forge unending partnerships or leave destruction in it's path.
Fast-paced, action-packed, well-written, fully-developed characters, and a diverse, carefully built setting all put together with a fantastic story.
The technology and world building in this one is different from anything I have read recently. Cleverly planned and creatively designed - this is one you don't want to mi...more

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Feb 18, 2012 Steph rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: author-웃, series-ongoing, the-sky-is-falling, 2012, 12x12in2012

From authors' website:

"While the tattered remains of humanity huddle underground, hiding in their virtual world, Devi prefers living topside, making dangerous hauls through the demon-infested wasteland earth has become. The wealth that comes from smuggling supplies to those shunned as summoner-born or demon-touched doesn't hurt, either.

The man she meets to arrange one of those under-the-table hauls is complicated...and handsome as hell. Literally. A glimpse of the predator beneath his silver g

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Dec 08, 2011 Kelly rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ebooks, 2011-favorites, read-in-2011

*stares at the computer* *attempts to gather thoughts* *stares some more* This is a darn hard book to write about. There is so much awesome. SO MUCH. And it's all over the place as far as genres go. In an entirely good way. It has the post-apocalyptic things going on. It has a touch of paranormal romance/urban fantasy. It has demons and ... truckers? AND IT WORKS! IT WORKS LIKE SOMETHING THAT WORKS REALLY WELL!

Zel and Devi have definite, undeniable chemistry. He wants her but he has a passel of...more

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Jan 04, 2012 Susi rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, 2012-01, demons, science-fiction, magic, paranormals, post-apocalyptic

Hammer Down is the first full length novel in Roger’s new Children of the Undying series. Even if you haven’t read the previous novella, Demon Bait, you won’t have any problem to jump into this new world with relish.

We find ourselves in a world of screaming opposites after the apocalyptic rise of the demon-kind upon earth. The world lies in ruins and society as we know it is gone forever. We have the world of the humans who depend on their technology to escape from their post apocalyptic world i...more Hammer Down is the first full length novel in Roger’s new Children of the Undying series. Even if you haven’t read the previous novella, Demon Bait, you won’t have any problem to jump into this new world with relish.

We find ourselves in a world of screaming opposites after the apocalyptic rise of the demon-kind upon earth. The world lies in ruins and society as we know it is gone forever. We have the world of the humans who depend on their technology to escape from their post apocalyptic world into a virtual reality that immitates life as they wish it to be. Their society is very restricted and ruled ruthelessly by the upper class. It’s a life without real freedom where the only escape is to the virtual world. On the other hand we have we have the magical society- a world of summoners and halfbreeds. The latter are the unwanted offspring of demons and either humans or summoners. They live a secluded life away from the human world who paint them as evil just because of their parentage.

Hammer Down is set in Rochester, a community of these Outcast led, by Zel. He inherited this responsibility from his stepdad. He is a strong warrior and more than fitting to rule a bunch of temperamental halfbreeds. His kind soul with all its’ rough edges really did me in. He’s alpha and can be bossy but he tries really hard to be reasonable. When Devi enters his life he is nearly undone from day one. He never felt like this before and Devi being an outsider doesn’t really help matters.

Devi is an hauler- she spends her days transporting cargo of any kind from one settlement to the next. It’s a risky life where she’s in constant danger of demon attacks while venturing into the wild and unprotected world which is left of our earth. She loves the excitement and constant movement. She and her crew are a very tight knit group- more like a family than friends. She would do anything for them and then some more.

Devi and Zel are combustible in every way. The sexual tension rises exponentially with each page and well you will need some cold showers or ice-cubes for this read. I loved to see that their emotional connection developing shyly. It was a contrast to their sexual chemistry but it showed their consideration for the people around them and the influence of their relationship on them.

I’m sure I’m saying this in all of my Rogers’ reviews but I adore the way Rogers creates a community of unique and vivid characters. As always I can’t decide who’s story I want to read next. They all do have their own appeal. I have to mention my two favorites though- the techies Trip and Cache. I do have a soft spot for the geeks. Cache’s background broke my heart and Trip well I can’t say much but I so wanted to hug him hard.

Hammer Down is a great introduction into a new post apocalyptic world. The mix of science fiction and paranormal is very refreshing and the endearing characters are the cherry on top. I loved the mix of emotional intense situations and the action and suspense of the mainplot. I wasn’t able to put this one down. A must read for all those who do have enough of the same old genre tropes and aren’t scared to try something re-invigoratingly new.

I give Hammer Down 4 1/2 stars!(less)

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Jan 03, 2012 Ally rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, ebook, paranormal-romance

While the tattered remains of humanity huddle underground, hiding in their virtual world, Devi prefers living topside, making dangerous hauls through the demon-infested wasteland earth has become. The wealth that comes from smuggling supplies to those shunned as summoner-born or demon-touched doesn’t hurt, either.
The man she meets to arrange one of those under-the-table hauls is complicated…and handsome as hell. Literally. A glimpse of the predator beneath his silver gaze and she’s tempted to br...more While the tattered remains of humanity huddle underground, hiding in their virtual world, Devi prefers living topside, making dangerous hauls through the demon-infested wasteland earth has become. The wealth that comes from smuggling supplies to those shunned as summoner-born or demon-touched doesn’t hurt, either.
The man she meets to arrange one of those under-the-table hauls is complicated…and handsome as hell. Literally. A glimpse of the predator beneath his silver gaze and she’s tempted to break her cardinal rule: never mix business with pleasure.
Zel’s first look at the wild-haired hauler threatens to distract him from his mission—and reminds him just how long it’s been since he got laid. As the leader of an outcast settlement, he can’t afford to trust too easily. Devi’s got a reputation for running a tight, disciplined crew, but her very willingness to deal with him means she has something to hide. Not to mention a hot, tempting package like her could be the cleverest trap his enemies have ever set.

I really enjoyed Hammer Down, I felt as a reader we were given a lot more information about humans, outcasts and demons than we were before in Demon Bait as Demon Bait was more about summonours, outcasts and demons. I can’t say that I enjoyed Hammer Down more than Demon Bait because I found I couldn’t connect to the heroine of Hammer Down Devi, as well as I wanted too. I could understand her situation and her position and even her feelings for herself and her crew and even for Zel but I didn’t feel really connected to her as I did some of the secondary characters which surprised me as I found Devi to be the kind of heroine I would normal be able to connect with and root for but I just wasn’t able to do that with Devi in Hammer Down. Maybe because I’d connected so well with Marci in Demon Bait that I wasn’t enjoying such a strong and determined heroine in Hammer Down, I’m not entirely sure but I enjoyed the other characters immensely and thought that Moira Rogers did a wonderful job drawing the reader into a new series that is full of unknowns and something different from what they usually do. However, I feel that it’s really unfair to label Hammer Down as a paranormal romance because oh my god it is so much more than a paranormal romance. So many other genres would fit into this category for this series that I really think it could appeal to many different people. I wasn’t overwhelmed with the sex scenes either. There are a few of them but they fit in with the storyline (which is one of my main reasons for liking Moira Rogers so much! They don’t just shove sex scenes into their work for the sake of it, just to fit into the romance genre they put them there because they work and fit the storyline and characters well! Nor are they over played.) and help you to see the blooming romance between Devi and Zel is something more than you thought it could be (or more than they thought it would be) which is what I enjoyed a lot. The Moira Rogers duo are a brilliant pair and I don’t think you have to read Demon Bait first to be able to read Hammer Down but I would suggest you do because it’s a good story not because the series has to be read in that order, which is another reason I enjoy reading Moira Rogers work because like Hammer Down and Demon Bait some of their work does not have to be read in the series order (although it does help if you want to follow everything that’s going on ;) ) I’m excited after Hammer Down explained so many twists and interesting details to see where this series will go and how it will all turn out and who will be the next hero and heroine in this series. I’ve really been enjoying reading some of the apocalyptic type stories in the past two months and have to admit Hammer Down has been one of the best to date yet!(less)

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Jan 03, 2012 Nicole rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: review, paranormal-romance

Joint review with E originally posted here: http://thebookpushers.com/2012/01/03/...

Publisher: Samhain
Publish Date: Out now
How we got this book: ARC from the Author

MinnChica: When Bree and Donna first announced the Children of the Undying series, I was sooo excited. The moment I got my copy of Hammer Down, I read it immediately and couldn’t even begin to express just how awesome I thought this book was. There were so many amazing things about this, and the set up for the series that it instantly...more

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Jul 23, 2012 J9 rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: looking-forward-to-next-installment, post-apocalyptic, favorites, 2012-reads

Excellent book with compelling plot with plenty of twists and turns. I adored the world building and a believable but sexy romance. Highly recommend.

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Jan 04, 2012 Edie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Woot!
A new Moira Rogers books, am in happy place...

And it was a top read, which has successfully sucked me into the series.

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Aug 30, 2012 Saritza rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance-urban-fantasy

The world building in this series is so incredibly rich you forget you're reading at times! I can certainly see this series as a movie or TV series, its imagery is that rich!

I wasn't fond of the first book as I felt like much of what was going in the post-apocalyptic world had not been detailed enough for me but this one... This one tied it up nicely. I'm really looking forward to more installments in this world.

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Apr 04, 2013 Rachel- Goodbye Borders rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: nook, read-2013

Enjoyable. I love the world building. Just enough world building and romance. I want more in this series!

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Feb 15, 2012 Mhollie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: moira-rogers

Started slow, but ended with some cool twists.

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Jan 03, 2012 Sarah (LuigiGirlNZ) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-challenge, dhasg-2012-reading-challenge

Loved it! Enjoying this series immensely!

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Jan 04, 2012 Tori smexys_sidekick rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, e-book, pnr, read-in-2012

Amazing. Review to come

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May 16, 2013 Leah rated it 3 of 5 stars

May 15, 2013 Janet Juengling-Snell marked it as non-nook-books

May 15, 2013 Tedious Walker rated it 4 of 5 stars

May 08, 2013 Eva marked it as to-read

May 08, 2013 Pat Patterson marked it as to-read

May 07, 2013 Blissfulbernie marked it as to-read

May 07, 2013 Cassie marked it as to-read

May 03, 2013 Laura marked it as to-read

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