Power of the Moon (Power of the Moon, #1)

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Power of the Moon (Power of the Moon #1)

by Tina Carreiro (Goodreads Author)

4.16 of 5 stars 4.16 · rating details · 210 ratings · 84 reviews

Haunted by visions of death, and a past that holds her prisoner, Mia Starr never imagined her life could become even more complex. Untapped psychic powers spark to life, and her chosen solitary existence fills with creatures that shatter her safe reality. Now the very thing she fears the most is the one thing that will complete her in every way possible.

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Published October 25th 2012 by Time and Tide Publsihing (first published October 2012)

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Oct 21, 2012 Alana ~ The Book Pimp rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: owned-books, 2012-reading-challenge, ebooks, vampires

There are just SO many good things about this book! I loved the steam, and the wrestling of egos between the characters. Too bad law enforcement I've met haven't quite stacked up next to Cole. There was such wit

"Yep, they think I'm a whack job."

"Oh my God, save a horse, ride a cowboy."

"That's what you said before, and then you tried to eat me!"

"Where was Neo when you needed him?"

"If this door opens and Tommy Lee Jones is on the other side, I'm going to freak the fuck out."

That last one always ge...more

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Jun 02, 2011 Stacey (Sassy Book Lovers) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favourites

My Review: Power of the moon is for adult readers (sorry younglings) that being said...
O.M.G what a story! From the first page Tina had me hook, line and sinker I just didn't want to put this baby down. What a ride this story takes you on, let me tell ya it's a ride i'll be taking again and again. *winks* If you want your book full of wild, hot, gotta have you now, can't live without you passion, and the thrill of an awesome adventure with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat,...more

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Dec 26, 2011 Fathima rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

WOOT WOOT !!! What a book , it has left me completely speechless and breatheless !! Wow . i'm still struggling to gain my composure . Power of the moon really hit the daylights out of me .. Such a powerful , mesmerizing and astounding read .

Lets start off by talking about the cover . Simple yet attractive , its totally insync with what the story is all about . But to understand its meaning , you have to read the book , duh! with did you expect !!! Anyways , i believe that's Miakoda ( or Mia pron...more WOOT WOOT !!! What a book , it has left me completely speechless and breatheless !! Wow . i'm still struggling to gain my composure . Power of the moon really hit the daylights out of me .. Such a powerful , mesmerizing and astounding read .

Lets start off by talking about the cover . Simple yet attractive , its totally insync with what the story is all about . But to understand its meaning , you have to read the book , duh! with did you expect !!! Anyways , i believe that's Miakoda ( or Mia pronounced as My-a )on the cover with the moon behind her * a total spoiler if you can read between the lines * with her beautiful blue eyes . Loved the cover . Have to admit , it was the name and the cover that really compelled me to read this book .

Things that i totally loved about this book : E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G !!! Not a single moment of disappointment or boredom at all .. The book had me hooked right from page 1 , when we meet Mia and get to know what she is all about . Believe me , the girl has gots a lot of things going on . She can see Aura's , See - hear - feel dead people around her and many more ! Enter's Cole Barnett , the Adonis like super duper smashingly hot Detective ,investigating a case that Mia unwillingly becomes a part of . Cole is instantly attracted to Mia and so is she , but what she doesnt know is that this likelihood to a stranger would send her into an unknown world of darkness and light , which will not only bring out her hidden strengths but also expose her to beings she thought never existed .

The characters in this book were superbly crafted ! Everyone had some uniqueness to them , thus making them perfect in their own way . Buuuut i need to talk about the two most important and main characters in this book .. Mia and Cole !! OMG , What an amazing pair !!! Their chemistry was like a house on fire ! Mia was completely unpredictable for me . I could never predict what her next set of action would be . Her mind would consider certain things , but she would eventually end up doing the complete opposite . I loved it . Also , at times she would be this scaredy cat , the next a fearless lioness !! She was just A.M.A.Z.I.N.G ... And Cole * oooh la la * , i'm hundred percent positive , book boyfriends would definitely be the death of me .. I'll never find them in reality . Cole is just sooooo HAWT !!! The man definitely knows how and when to push the right buttons . He is strong , smart and over possessive !!! I cant even count the number of times his head shouts " MINE " whenever he feels or sees Mia in danger !! I loved the whole sexual tension between Mia and Cole .. It had so many elements to it . Love , lust , fear , excitement , pain etc .. Definitely the highlight of this book .

I really enjoyed Tina Carreiro's fantasy world and enjoyed her story telling technique . It was a perfect blend of romance , mystery , thrill and action . It also had a nice humour added to it thanks to Mia , she was definitely high on sarcasm . I cant wait to read the next book " Covet of the moon " in this series !!
Note : Power of the moon is not a YA , Its definitely for adults * Fans self * Too hot to handle at times !! ;) .. Dont miss this out , you wont regret riding this one ! (less)

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Oct 16, 2012 Dawn Jayne rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: para-romance, vampires

I really love this book, and that's coming from a person who didn't really expect to love this book.:)
I was familiar with the author and enjoyed her writing style, but I'm also not a huge fan of romance, so I figured I'd like the story and that's about it. Ha!
If there is one thing I cherish in reading, it's when I'm proven wrong, and in this case I was proven dead wrong. I'm not even sure I can honestly say I'm not a fan of romance anymore. I believe I've been converted, and that was no easy tas...more I really love this book, and that's coming from a person who didn't really expect to love this book.:)
I was familiar with the author and enjoyed her writing style, but I'm also not a huge fan of romance, so I figured I'd like the story and that's about it. Ha!
If there is one thing I cherish in reading, it's when I'm proven wrong, and in this case I was proven dead wrong. I'm not even sure I can honestly say I'm not a fan of romance anymore. I believe I've been converted, and that was no easy task.

Minimal spoilers, because I think readers deserve the full effect. We have Mia, and I adored her immediately. She's not out looking for a man or a soulmate, but she's also not one of those innocent young women with wide eyes and zero life experience. Far from it. She's tough, she smart, but still flawed and deeply vulnerable on an emotional level. She works two jobs, one at a mortuary, and she's the kind of person who eats her lunch in a cemetery and talks to headstones. Crush on Mia.

She ends up in a bit of trouble, and meets Detective Cole Barnett. Another well-rounded character, this one with a uniform and a great body. He has his own demons, and also has one of the coolest jobs I can imagine. He's a cop, but he's also a vampire, and suffice it to say those two things are far more compatible than I would've imagined. The stealth organization, the secret underground of Sector 13, is probably my favorite part of the story. Crush on Cole. :)

The relationship develops at a pace I'm not used to witnessing in paranormal romances, and I think this is how I was hooked. It's not an instant love thing, not at all. Attraction can only go so far, and the very real problems with a vampire and human relationship is explored, as well as the personal struggles within the characters. It's push and pull, ebb and flow, sometimes to the point of frustration for me as a reader, and for the characters, too. I found that so refreshing, and the honesty and fear and trepidation was handled remarkable well. Superb, really.

Another treat is the omniscient Point of View. Most of the para-romance books I've read are first person, almost always from the view of the female protagonist. While I don't have a problem with that, I have felt cheated at times. I want to get into the mind of other characters, especially supernatural characters, and I finally got my wish this time :) The flow of dialogue, the way the transitions between Mia and Cole's views were handled, was great. I felt like I was getting the whole story, and it didn't detract from the mysterious qualities of the characters. In fact, I think knowing the internal struggles of Cole as well as Mia, enhanced their relationship. Loved it.

I can't get into plot details too much, because there are so many little twists it would be hard for me to stick with my no spoiler policy. But there is plenty of action, plenty of heat coming from the slow-burn between Mia and Cole, great revelations and surprises, and a very satisfying ending. Even though this is part of a series, the story still stands alone. There's not a rage-inducing cliffhanger at the end.

Five stars, highly recommended.
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Jun 21, 2011 Nora rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Power of the Moon
by
Tina Carreiro

All I can say is wow! I have not had the honor in reading work by author Tina Carreiro before Power of the Moon. I found this book to be one of the best books I have read in the vampire genre in a very long time. Yes I consider the 'vampire' as a genre as far as I am concerned because it deserves to stand on itself even though it is paranormal.
I found that I could not tear myself away from Power of the Moon from the very first page. I found myself experiencing man...more

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Jun 10, 2011 Tannis rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Definatley 18+

I loved this book! I couldnt stop reading, it keeps you in suspence with the romance until the very end. I was sitting on the edge of my seat saying "Common!!!" Very well written and would strongley suggest this to all of the adult readers out there. It gives you the edge that you love with YA books, and the adult sence that we all sectretly crave in all YA books.

Mia is a young adult with unusal gifts, she can see dead people, can read au...more

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Jun 02, 2011 Alice rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

i was lucky enough for the author to send me the ebook to review and man am i glad she did, yup to begin with i was a bit iffy on reading another vampire book, but damn if all vampires are like cole i would be in heaven.

this book was a rollercoaster ride of emotions and at times i wanted to hit Mia for the way she treated Cole.

i loved mia's friend Cynthia, she was a wonderful character, and cant wait to read the 2nd book to see more of cynthia and her man kevin. what kevin does in the book for h...more

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Oct 30, 2011 Katrina rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The blurb alone doesn’t do this book justice: believe me!! It contains a lot more goodies that I’m sure will have you frantically flipping the pages and just waiting for those internal fires within to ignite. lol.. A compelling storyline, with depth and creativity that any parnaormal junkie will enjoy .

Power of the moon is filled with lots of kick arse action, suspense, erotic encounters ** waggles eyebrows*, passion, sexy hot vampire, unique storyline and a concept well and truly of its own. Pa...more The blurb alone doesn’t do this book justice: believe me!! It contains a lot more goodies that I’m sure will have you frantically flipping the pages and just waiting for those internal fires within to ignite. lol.. A compelling storyline, with depth and creativity that any parnaormal junkie will enjoy .

Power of the moon is filled with lots of kick arse action, suspense, erotic encounters ** waggles eyebrows*, passion, sexy hot vampire, unique storyline and a concept well and truly of its own. Passion that will make your spine tingle and your toes curl and your blood race but to boot a compelling storyline that will have you hooked within the pages. I read this in one sitting!

It reminded me of a roller coaster ride, initially at first a tad slow to take off, but this giving us the momentum for the book and story to start, after that every page and chapter was a turner, every turn something new became about ! Until the end has you grasping at your reader or book frantically flipping just to get to the end to find out.......................

Tina created an array of great characters, both secondary and main, sucking us into a vat - and moments with Mia and Cole that I’m sure you won’t be able to surface from. Mia putting a wall up and adjusting to the new be comings about, and Cole never giving up!! I loved his persistence and cheeky ways!! Honestly in the end I was going to push Mia aside and just get it over with ** grins **.

Cole is one of those characters Im sure you will be left swooning after. Torn and damaged but with a love and heart that needs to be healed. ** sigh ** Tina created her characters well, defined them and described them well, giving them spunk and character traits of there own.

The electricity between Mia and Cole was toe curling and made your hairs stand on end...! SIZZLIN !!! geesh ! Im not sure if it was me if Id be able to stay so darn patient !! lol.

A compelling storyline, with equal amounts of action, suspense, intrigue, passion and of course ** the loving **... I think my heart was racing with Mia in that Gravesite lol... Ok, it’s got erotic moments!! Believe me... your reader will be wafting with steam!! ((I like my reads a little steamy at times and Tina has definably boiled the kettle with this one))

I won’t go into the storyline, as there are a fair few reviews that have given insight to what the story is about. If you after something to send your pulse racing, that will keep you baited till the end then Power of the Moon is for you! A paranormal romance that will not only knock your socks off but have you drawn into a world you may not be able to escape from.

I eagerly await book 2 !!!

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Jan 07, 2012 Michelle(Chelle) aka Nightshade - Cake Whisperer rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a very good book. The world that the author has created is interesting and believable. The hero/heroine have great chemistry together and are likeable characters. Supporting characters are also well developed and the bad guys are worthy of the readers hatred. I am looking foward to reading more about Cole & Mia. I will never think of elevators in the same way again.

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Sep 12, 2011 Ollie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal-romance

Review by Ollie for bittenbyparanormalromance

There was something in this storyline about a young woman who has always felt different and misunderstood and a vampire who senses that she is the one he has been searching for to fill the void in his undead life that captured me.

This is the first book in the series and I can't wait to read the next one! When a book is able to keep me so glued to the pages that it keeps me up past my bed time and I find myself thinking about the characters and the si...more Review by Ollie for bittenbyparanormalromance

There was something in this storyline about a young woman who has always felt different and misunderstood and a vampire who senses that she is the one he has been searching for to fill the void in his undead life that captured me.

This is the first book in the series and I can't wait to read the next one! When a book is able to keep me so glued to the pages that it keeps me up past my bed time and I find myself thinking about the characters and the situation they are currently dealing with during the middle of the day then I know it is a great indication to me that this is a great book.

There is so much happening in this book that it is difficult to know where to begin to describe what makes it fabulous. Lets start off with the characters Cole and Mia. The author does an amazing job in creating characters that are not only so well described that you can visualize them so clearly in your mind, but with personalities with such depth and emotions you feel that you truly know them and connect with them on a personal level.

What can I say Cole is a damn sexy vampire who is so hot to look at and so damn charming that he can make a woman have an orgasm just by looking at her.

Mia is a woman who has an unusual gift that makes her different from everyone else and based on her past experiences in relationships it makes it almost impossible for her to give herself completely and put her trust in others.

What brings these two together is a series of usual deaths that Mia has accidentally learned is the work of vampires. The next thing Mia finds out is she is being brought into a world she never knew existed and a passion she doesn't know she can give into. The intimate scenes between Mia and Cole are intense, teasing and makes you wish you were the one in Cole's arms.

This is an action packed novel that will have you glued to the pages and a tempting, teasing romance that will have you panting. This is a book that will please both urban fantasy and paranormal romance fans. While reading this book I felt it had similarities to being a cross between Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse series and Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series. It had elements of a young woman who is an outcast for being different due to her unusual gift and her inability to having meaningful relationships. She is brought into a world that humans don't know exist where some vampires are the good guys trying to protect the balance in both worlds.

At the end there is a preview to book 2 which continues where book 1 left off and it left me screaming because I needed to know what was going to happening next.

5 Stars
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Jan 07, 2012 Toni ~married to a hunk~ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012-read, kindle, lendable-kindle, favorite-series

This book was recommended to me and I loved every minute of it and can't wait to read what happens next. I just noticed that I will have to wait awhile to see what happens next. I just put my knuckle in my mouth and yelled NO!! Cole is to dang sexy for me to wait.

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Mar 09, 2012 Anna Dase rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

wow this book was a very fast sit on the edge of your seat read for many different reasons. this is a sexy and I mean sexy action packed read that will leave you wanting more. especially more of cole (dayum) (yummy).

mia is special even though she does not she it that way for a very long time. she can see auras of people around her even the dead. and when she tries to help a homeless man she has grown fond of she is thrown into a world of creatures she did not even believed are real. while trying...more

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Oct 25, 2012 Sapphyria rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

When Mia angers a man with weird glowing eyes trying to protect Art, her whole world spins out of control—an into realms she never believed existed. When the cops are sent to take her statement, after Mr. Glowing Eyes nabs Art from the gas station where she works, she isn’t expecting, tall, dark, and handsome Cole Barnett. He lights her up like no one ever has; and, aggravatingly enough, rejects him at all costs…..A big drag for me and the only thing in the book that I didn’t particularly like....more When Mia angers a man with weird glowing eyes trying to protect Art, her whole world spins out of control—an into realms she never believed existed. When the cops are sent to take her statement, after Mr. Glowing Eyes nabs Art from the gas station where she works, she isn’t expecting, tall, dark, and handsome Cole Barnett. He lights her up like no one ever has; and, aggravatingly enough, rejects him at all costs…..A big drag for me and the only thing in the book that I didn’t particularly like.

I understand the reasoning behind Mia’s continual rejection of Cole---there are many reasons; not all just because he is a vampire, and they are good and well developed reasons—but after a while I wanted to just choke her, bury her, and take her place inside the book. Everyone should be so lucky to have a man be so totally devoted to them, in love with them, and so very protective---all while being hotter than Hell ever dreamed it could be! (Don't get me wrong....My hubby is all those things....but sheesh Mia!)

As Mia develops through the book you get a good look at the powers she has always possessed. There is also the realization that she has been unaware of what she really consisted of. She gets tossed into a world that her mother would ramble about during the days of Mia’s youth. She is exposed to love, hatred, violence, and otherworldly creatures. Attempts on her life leave her exposed and vulnerable to things that she doesn’t understand but comes to realize. There is a small reference to Indian heritage, which seems to be quite the rage right now; although, I would have never thought to put them hand-in-hand with paranormal beings such as vampires. The passages are well placed, though, and helps put much of the story into perspective.

I love the reference to World of Warcraft: "Chainmail teddy, compliments of World of Warcraft--warrior geekdom--now all I need is some rage points and I'll have this vamp defeated." Love It!! I play WoW and have no problem admitting it :)

This is Book 1 in the Power of the Moon series. According to Tina’s website: http://tinacarreiro.com/index.php/pow... there will be 4 books in the series.

Please Note: This book contains "adult scenes."(less)

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Sep 10, 2011 Cathy Garcia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Let me begin with the cover. I actually like this cover, I think it has to do with the way her eyes are glow and capture your attention. Then there's her eyebrows. Is it just me or do they remind you of wings? Super cool.

I honestly don't like the blurb that's provided so I'm going to review/summarize for you without spoiling too much.

Miakoda Starr the main character who likes to be called Mia but her name is pronounced M-y-a, works at a...more Originally posted http://thewritingsonthe.blogspot.com/...

Let me begin with the cover. I actually like this cover, I think it has to do with the way her eyes are glow and capture your attention. Then there's her eyebrows. Is it just me or do they remind you of wings? Super cool.

I honestly don't like the blurb that's provided so I'm going to review/summarize for you without spoiling too much.

Miakoda Starr the main character who likes to be called Mia but her name is pronounced M-y-a, works at a gas station and this is where everything begins to unfold. When Mia thinks her friend is in danger she isn't afraid to jump in and help him. In the process of doing so though, she discovers that she can withstand mind control causing her to become a future target. This is where the author hit the target for me, Mia has powers! She tries to live the life of an average Jane when she isn't one.

Then Detective Cole Barnett comes into the picture. How do you report what you thought was a vampire attack to the human police without everyone thinking you're crazy? The truth is you cant unless you have someone like Detective Barnett working on your case. Oh and how he works! lol

As soon as Mia meets Cole there is instant chemistry between the two. Unfortunately though Mia is one stubborn woman. It's hard for her to accept people into her life and develop a trusting relationship. Cole has his work cut out for him in this book. While trying to solve the case he also has to try to break through the barrier Mia has sent around herself in order so he won't lose his Bride.

This book isn't just about steamy elevator scenes though ;) There is also the best friend relationship. Something I loved about this part of the story line is that even though her friend wasn't single anymore, they made sure to set aside time for their girls night. From the beginning it was noticeable that the girls had a very strong relationship and no matter what happened they were and would be always there for each other. This only seen as the book progresses.

I really enjoyed this book and I can honestly say that I am dying to read the next installment!
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Aug 03, 2011 Mindy/fangedmom rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: author-sent-autographed

Stay tuned for review..finished this morning. This book is INCREDIBLE!

My review: the blurb above does this book NO JUSTICE! I will be honest. If you are a fan of The Blackdagger Brotherhood series, you have to read this book! I am dead serious!!! I loved this book so much. The story line is intense. It is such a page turner! I power read this book. I stayed up until 3:00am the first night and the second night I stayed up until....6:00am reading it! (I have to be at work at 7:30am).

Mia is an av...more Stay tuned for review..finished this morning. This book is INCREDIBLE!

My review: the blurb above does this book NO JUSTICE! I will be honest. If you are a fan of The Blackdagger Brotherhood series, you have to read this book! I am dead serious!!! I loved this book so much. The story line is intense. It is such a page turner! I power read this book. I stayed up until 3:00am the first night and the second night I stayed up until....6:00am reading it! (I have to be at work at 7:30am).

Mia is an average young adult. She works a normal job at a gas station. She has become best friends with one of her co-workers. She lives every day like everyone else. Except...she has special abilities to see aura's, dead people and a few other special talents. Mia knows things about people that she should not. People shun her because she scares them. Mia does not realize how incredible her gifts truly are until she comes head to head with a very scary man. Mia is not sure where the strength came from to stand up to this man to protect her homeless friend but she used every ounce she could. The homeless man left on his own accord, so the police are unable to help Mia with her crazy story.

When Detective Cole Burnett shows up, Mia feels like fool. She is super surprised that he BELIEVES her story of what she THOUGHT happened in the gas station that night. Meeting Cole, Mia finds herself seriously attracted to him and scared out of her mind. What parallel hell on earth has she gotten herself into? Mia finds out that strange things DO go bump in the night, not everyone is who they seem, you never know who your friends and enemies truly are and you never really truly know yourself.

This book is an EPIC vampire story. If you are shaking your head because you are tired of vampire stories, you are missing out big time! I will NEVER get tired of Vampires. EVER!!! If you are a fan of Sookie/True Blood & Blackdagger Brotherhood and love the romance of Twilight...THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! It is filled with love, hate, raw emotion, STEAMY sex and a scene that makes the song "Love in an Elevator" by Aerosmith play over and over in your head. Did I mention the passion and the steam? Seriously...this book causes global warming for REAL!!!

Tina has stated that the first print of her book is currently out. She is waiting for the second print to come out. Please stay tuned to one of the Tina's sites below of when you are able to get your hands on this incredible book!! (less)

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Jul 02, 2011 Jessica Galczynski rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Sorry Kido's but this book is JUST for ADULTS!!!!

After trying to help a homeless man whose aura has him marked for death, Mia, is in more trouble than she knows. Soon she meets
Detective Cole Barnett. A man that shatters her world in more ways than one, and shows her a world of fear as well as desire.

My Review:

Okay so I open an email from a friend one day and she tells me I need to get in contact with Tina Carreiro about her book to see if she'd let me review it. So of course I did and I was so...more

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May 04, 2011 Pam rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Tina Carreiro's debut novel is a breath of fresh air in the world of paranormal/vampire novels. Finally, after years of reading about Bella, Edward, Sookie, Stefan or Elena the readers have a chance to know completely new characters,and their mysterious and sexy adventures. The plot is exciting, the atmosphere of the novel is thick with sex, secret, drama and love. Each of those ingredients intertwine and mix to delight the readers and do not allow them to put the book away before they finish re...more

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Aug 21, 2011 Catherine Rye rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Wow! What a powerful book! Keeps you guessing, keeps you bugging your eyes out, keeps you wanting to shake Mia while chanting GO FOR IT, GO FOR IT! Tina can write some amaaaazing sensual scenes! Definitely a book for adult females. I would not recommend for under 18 because of the sex scenes. Plenty of action and suspense, plenty of down and dirty, and plenty of Mia and Cole. All I got to say is "Can I see those abs?" Very detailed images, and makes you feel like you are right there through all...more

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Apr 15, 2012 Stephanie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads, fantasy, naughty-romance, own, thrillers, vampires

I won this book through a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.

I LOVED IT! The characters are well-written and Mia's reactions and inner conflict with her feelings for Cole vs. her fear of what he is are interesting and realistic. I liked the fact that the vampires in the book tended more toward the traditional vampire view, but with the interesting twist of the ones that dedicate themselves to the protection of human life.
Overall, I found this book to be an interesting and enjoyable read. (It only to...more

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Jun 15, 2011 Tanya rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Each time I read a novel featuring vampires I always have low expectations since reading the Twilight books but each book I've read since Twilight has managed to renew my faith in novels featuring vampires and Power of the Moon by Tina Carriero is another well written and highly entertaining book that sticks to the true nature of vampires and they most definitely do not sparkle.My favorite part of the story was the back and forth, love/hate relationship that Mia and Cole had going on.I devoured...more

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Oct 26, 2012 Kathryn rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult, fantasy, pnr, paranormal, favorites, romance

Actually 4.5 stars
Power of the Moon is one of those books that really shocked me. I believed I would like it, but I didn't know just how much I would like it.
So as we start out on this intriguing tale, we meet Miakoda...aka Mia...and we find out quickly that she is a dynamic character. Mia has visions and is really able to understand the dead through these visions. But, truthfully, this power is really just the tip of the iceberg on the unraveling journey that we take with Mia. Beginning with j...more

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Aug 24, 2011 Adlin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Hot damn, Mrs. Carreiro! This book was smokin'!

At first I was a bit frustrated with Mia's insecurities, but she really pulled through in the end. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Mia grow as a character.

All I can say is that I cannot wait until the next book!

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Jun 20, 2011 Emily Miller rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I decided to read this book based on a mutual friends review and all I can say is OH MY!!

This book is nothing like other vampire books. It is original, steamy, exciting, steamy, action packed....and did I say steamy???? I couldn't put the book down!!!

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Jun 01, 2011 Clair rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Brilliant, this book had me hooked from the start , great characters a fantastic story, gripping, sexy and addictive, as soon as I finished it I started it again, this is one book I will read again and again and I cant wait for the follow up

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Jun 05, 2011 Janel rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

a very good story!!! waiting for the second one i hope !!

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Oct 17, 2011 Bookie | The BookChick rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 5-star-read, magic-or-paranormal

This book was so good...I know, I know...you wouldn't think I felt that way by reading my status updates. Tina did such a wonderful job telling the story of Mia's transformation from weak and whiny to strong and decisive. I enjoyed reading her personal transformation and the transformation in the relationship between she and Cole.

The character dynamics were interesting and diverse -- shifters mixed in with vamps -- and the story line was interesting.

One of the funniest moments in the story for m...more

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Oct 31, 2012 Alana ~ The Book Pimp rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: series-r-us, series-urban-fantasy, shifter-were, spicy-romance

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Nov 21, 2011 Lyndi rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: heroine-ruins-it

I'm going with 2.5 stars. This is why:

1. Denial. Denial. Denial. The heroine, Mia, denies any and all positive feelings and instead chooses to torture herself by basing her decisions on fear. And these decisions? They always hurt somebody else, too. I don't want to read a story about a woman's attempt to sabotage her own happiness while simultaneously destroying the happiness of others. That's a bummer. Also, I'm pretty sure every single supporting character told her to stop running from her pro...more I'm going with 2.5 stars. This is why:

1. Denial. Denial. Denial. The heroine, Mia, denies any and all positive feelings and instead chooses to torture herself by basing her decisions on fear. And these decisions? They always hurt somebody else, too. I don't want to read a story about a woman's attempt to sabotage her own happiness while simultaneously destroying the happiness of others. That's a bummer. Also, I'm pretty sure every single supporting character told her to stop running from her problems/emotions at some point in this book.

2. She got out of the car. When the big-bad-preternatural-being tells you to stay put, you should fucking stay put.
"But I'm strong and independent!" Not if you're constantly running away from the scary.
"I can take care of myself!" Against the numerous vamps that are ready to kill you when you can't even seem to stay upright on your own (o hi bella)?
"I don't have to listen to him!" Because you know so much more than the centuries old vampire that is trying, regardless of your attempts to stop him, to save your life?
"But I have powers!" That you can't even accept, much less control?

3. Tendency to go off half-cocked into suicidal situations. But wait, she's always saved by a sudden understanding of her powers! *sigh*

The plot is alright, I enjoyed the concept. But Mia pissed me off, acting like a child most of the time and a bitch the rest of the time. Very rarely was she likeable for me. On the other hand, I loooved Cole. He was what kept me reading. The two secondary lawmen, Raul & John, they were great characters, too. And I really thought I knew who the leak was, but I was pleasantly surprised to be wrong.

As for editing, I got a digital copy and can't assume that the same issues will appear in other formats. But in my copy, there were random quotation marks at the end of paragraphs. I kept having to reread to make sure I hadn't missed dialogue. It's not a big deal, but it was slightly annoying.

The other situation is not one I've come across before, so I'm not sure how to explain it. But from one sentence to the next, within a paragraph, we'd hop back and forth from Mia's to Cole's thought process. I understand revealing one character's thoughts and then revealing another's thoughts. But not in the middle of a paragraph. Suddenly I'm like "Why is Mia referring to Cole as "she"...?" Oh wait, that's Cole now.

THE SEX WAS HOT!! It was a little steamier than most of the PNRs I've read, but instead of making me wonder why this wasn't listed under 'Erotica', it just made me want a Cole of my very own. Loads of sexual tension and foreplay.

Rereading what I just wrote, I feel like I can summarize my feelings on this book in one sentence: I liked almost everything about this it except for the main character, Mia.
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Jan 16, 2012 * Kazzy * -aka Stryker- rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: paranormal romance fans

Recommended to * Kazzy * -aka Stryker- by: friends on GR

Shelves: my-kindle-books, my-favourite-must-reads

Power of the Moon is the story of Miakoda Starr (Mia) who has special powers that she really doesn't understand yet. She is witness to a vampire 'attack' on a friend that comes into her store regularly and as a result needs to be questioned by the Police... enter, tall, dark and handsome Cole Barnett. Cole is sent to take a statement from Mia, and from their first meet there is an instant attraction between them. This is not, however, your quick get together type romance, and Mia plays very hard...more Power of the Moon is the story of Miakoda Starr (Mia) who has special powers that she really doesn't understand yet. She is witness to a vampire 'attack' on a friend that comes into her store regularly and as a result needs to be questioned by the Police... enter, tall, dark and handsome Cole Barnett. Cole is sent to take a statement from Mia, and from their first meet there is an instant attraction between them. This is not, however, your quick get together type romance, and Mia plays very hard to get, which makes for an interesting and alluring story.

Well the first thing I have to get off my chest about the book is that Mia just wound me up right to the end, but yeah I did end up liking her, and her character grew a lot which I like in a story!! Can a poor guy try any harder? Cole restrains himself, respects her, gives her space whenever she needs it, cares for her and wants to look after her, and she just kept throwing it back at him!! I truly felt like telling him to just forget her, come round my house Cole, I'll have ya any day LOL!. I did understand her previous hangups and that she was frightened of him, (and in all fairness he was a bit scarry at times), but how can you be frightened one minute and have his hands down her pants the next.....that girl has issues! As much as that might all sound negative, however, it totally isn't, it kept me on the edge of my seat wanting them to just get it on! All the angst and sexual tension was just exhilirating and HOT, HOT, HOT, and kept me wanting more.

I also thought there were great secondary characters in the book, I particularly loved Mia's mother, Sharon, who was so funny and down to earth, and Cole's Police Boss, John was great. I thought the relationship between Cole and John was so strong, and you could really get a feel of the deep friendship they had and things they had obviously experienced together over many years. They trusted one another implicitly, and John developed a soft spot for Mia which I'd like to see more of in the next book.

The characters are all so well scripted, and well Cole is just TDF, I loved him from the start! He tries so hard, and has been through so much, you just want him so badly to have that 'happy ever after'! Mia doesn't make that easy for him, and i'm sure a partnership with them will be full of ups and downs! The storyline is awesome, exciting, full of action and intrigue and flowed well; I really loved Tina Carreiro's writing style too, and the Native Indian theme she had running throughout the story.

My only critiscm would be that I found the writing 'tense/p.o.v.' changed a fair bit, and this left me a bit confused at times, however I can see how it allowed the reader to have a glimpse of the character's inner personal thoughts. It didn't detract from the book at all, just was something I needed to get used to.

Tina you write a great story, and even the characters that annoyed me were fab cos it just 'worked' well, and left me wanting more. I can't wait for the next book, and would recommend PoTM to all paranormal fans. A big fat 5 stars from me!(less)

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Tina Carreiro was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida where she resides with her two children and her husband.

Her addiction to romance novels started at a young age, when she started sneaking her mom's Gray Eagle series by Janelle Taylor. And, it was then her love for writing began.

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