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A Rock and A Hard Place (Neuri Chronicles #1.5)

by Charlene Teglia (Goodreads Author), Sasha White (Goodreads Author)

3.76 of 5 stars 3.76 · rating details · 29 ratings · 8 reviews

Passion and danger trap lovers between…A Rock and A Hard Place

Award-winning Author Charlene Teglia returns to the world of the Neuri, as three lovers race the clock to save the life of the one who man poses another complication to their love triangle in MAD STONE

In ROCK MY WORLD National Bestselling Author Sasha White revisits her psychic hunters with a weekend getaway whe...more

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Published March 17th 2011

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Mar 25, 2011 chanceofbooks rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Kresley Cole, Karen Marie Moning, Emma Holly fans

Shelves: 2011-read

This 2-for-1 Short Story set is 99 cents right now for Nook/Kindle, and it's a great way to sample the voices and flavors of two different erotic paranormal series. Intriguingly, I am a total Sasha White fan girl--but I've stuck to her contemporary stuff. I don't read very much in the paranormal genre, and pre-nook, I didn't have an easy way to make sure that I would like it as much as I like her contemporary work. I started with her tale (and in a very cute tie-in to the title, there is indeed...more This 2-for-1 Short Story set is 99 cents right now for Nook/Kindle, and it's a great way to sample the voices and flavors of two different erotic paranormal series. Intriguingly, I am a total Sasha White fan girl--but I've stuck to her contemporary stuff. I don't read very much in the paranormal genre, and pre-nook, I didn't have an easy way to make sure that I would like it as much as I like her contemporary work. I started with her tale (and in a very cute tie-in to the title, there is indeed a Rock in Teglia's story and a hard place in White's). Both stories as super-short (around 30-40 pages each) and center around couples from earlier books. However, having not read anything in either series, I think they stand well alone.

If you've read White's paranormals, you'll see the return of all her previous characters as they make cameo appearances to help when Gina and Caleb's romantic weekend takes a turn for the paranormal when they discover a strange artifact. Keeping all the secondary character names and couples straight did get a bit confusing for me as a newbie to the series, but I enjoyed the chance to meet the different couples and to see which of the previous books I might want to purchase. (Note to self: Hero named Devil? Must purchase.) She also introduced a few new characters, including one story-stealing 6 and a half foot Scotsman who had me shouting MORE PLEASE! And of course, she manages to work in some super hot love scenes. These were sweeter and more loving than her contemporary ones, perhaps because this story featured a committed couple, and I enjoyed seeing this side of her writing. White's paranormal voice is very close to her contemporary voice--upbeat, sassy, with hints of comedy thrown in.

Charlene Teglia is a new-to-me author who has an impressive back list. I read her tale second without many expectations, and I was blown away. Seriously. I don't read much paranormal. I don't really like shifters. But, Teglia managed to suck me into her Neuri universe in less than 30 pages. Unlike with so many paranormal novellas (including many three times as long), I didn't feel lost at all--I understood who everyone was and what their roles and powers were without a lot of unfamiliar terms or series jargon. She also managed to inject a suspense element that added urgency to the story and gave a cohesive narrative. Like in White's tale, a committed couple having a getaway is interrupted, but unlike in White's tale, the couple is actually a M/F/M trio. This is one of the more believable menages I have encountered (which since I don't read much menage fiction isn't many), and I'm desperate to read their original book now as I really enjoyed their dynamic. She waits until the end of the story to bring the sexy, but her love scenes are every bit as powerful as White's. Teglia's going at the top of my to-buy-very-soon list as I loved her Emma Holly-esque voice and crisp plotting.

It's always hard rating anthologies--I gave White's tale 4 stars, Teglia's 5 stars, and averaged the two for 4.5 stars. I don't think you can ask for more from a 99 cent read, especially TWO reads for 99 cents, so if erotic paranormal is (or might be!) your cup of tea, scoop this up!

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Mar 31, 2011 Heather M. rated it 5 of 5 stars

Award-Winning Author Charlene Teglia and National Bestselling Author Sasha White deliver. Teglia brings back characters from her Neuri series, Animal Attraction. She gives us Neuri fans a sexy treat to savor till the sequel Red Queen hits bookstores. White holds nothing back in this Psychic Hunters read. Her cunning storyline and erotic scenes packs a punch so hard, you feel in your stomach. These ladies never fail to amaze me, the things they come up with are genious. Though the stories ended t...more

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Mar 23, 2012 Jenn rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal

Another example of why I loathe "novellas". I thought this might tide me over while waiting for Red Queen. Very disappointing. I have just re-read the first book and this really adds nothing to the series. Felt like different characters from the first book. Hoping Red Queen will be out soon.

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Sep 01, 2011 Blackraven's Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

4.5 Ravens. These are both love stories and both have hot sex scenes The love in the stories is not carefree and light, but vital and necessary. To read this review in its entirety, please visit http://www.blackravensreviews.com/?p=...

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Jun 29, 2011 Readers Roundtable rated it 5 of 5 stars

I think Charlene Teglia and Sasha White make a great team for a two in one paranormal romance! To read this review in its entirety, please visit http://thereadersroundtable.com/eroti...

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Apr 19, 2011 ValerieC rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: charlene-teglia, werewolves, neuri-series, on-kindle

"Mad Stone" by Charlene Teglia - This story 2 of the Neuri and takes an hour or so to read. 'Animal Attraction' is book 1 and another to come, called 'Red Queen' will be book 3.

I didn't read the other story.

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Aug 31, 2012 Ellen rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It was a great escape from the really world. I loved the story and the flow of the book.

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Aug 05, 2011 Natasha A. rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011

For what it was, very good.
Very short stories though!

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Award-winning author Charlene Teglia loves penning tales of romance and adventure. Among other accolades, Charlene has been presented with the prestigious Romantic Times BOOKreviews Reviewers' Choice Award for "Best Erotic Novel" and twice nominated for “Best Erotic Romance”.

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