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Bitter Black Kiss
by
Michelle Clay (Goodreads Author)
Former event planner Nicole Riley lost not only her job, but part of her humanity when a concert in L.A., fails catastrophically and the band attacks a rival werewolf pack. Now Nicky keeps her "inner beast" subdued by taking wolfs bane and refuses to become a monster. She's trying to rebuild her reputation and manages the Bitter Black nightclub where Brody Dunn is the dee-...more
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Published
December 2011
by Crescent Moon Press
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Reviewed by Gemma for www.BookChickCity.com
Unfortunately, “Bitter Black Kiss” failed to live up to other books in the paranormal romance genre I've read. There is not enough back story to show why the characters are the way they are.
The main comparison is Charlaine Harris’s 'Sookie Stackhouse' books, with the modern setting and a paranormal race out in the open. In this case, it's Lycans/Werewolves, instead of vampires. However, while Harris manages to create characters you care what happens to,...more
Unfortunately, “Bitter Black Kiss” failed to live up to other books in the paranormal romance genre I've read. There is not enough back story to show why the characters are the way they are.
The main comparison is Charlaine Harris’s 'Sookie Stackhouse' books, with the modern setting and a paranormal race out in the open. In this case, it's Lycans/Werewolves, instead of vampires. However, while Harris manages to create characters you care what happens to,...more
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Nicole Riley does not accept her curse of being a werewolf. She is merely trying to get by and mask the effects as much as possible. That is the great thing about this book, Michelle Clay has created a world where there are drugs that not only help you lessen the werewolf effects, but also help you embrace them.
Brody Dunn was forced out of his job as a detective upon the revelation that he was a werewolf. He knows the owner of B...more
http://myaddictionisreading.blogspot....
Nicole Riley does not accept her curse of being a werewolf. She is merely trying to get by and mask the effects as much as possible. That is the great thing about this book, Michelle Clay has created a world where there are drugs that not only help you lessen the werewolf effects, but also help you embrace them.
Brody Dunn was forced out of his job as a detective upon the revelation that he was a werewolf. He knows the owner of B...more
Bitter Black Kiss by Michelle Clay
I'm completely torn by this book. On the one hand, I really liked the concept for the storyline, but the narrative was so very fragment and disjointed that it was very difficult to read.
Nicole Riley, a reluctant werewolf, is just that! She has an issue with her ex, and then meets a new hunk of a man, who also happens to be a werewolf. Obviously, it goes a little deeper than that, but on surface level, it's a story about a woman becoming comfortable with her anim...more
I'm completely torn by this book. On the one hand, I really liked the concept for the storyline, but the narrative was so very fragment and disjointed that it was very difficult to read.
Nicole Riley, a reluctant werewolf, is just that! She has an issue with her ex, and then meets a new hunk of a man, who also happens to be a werewolf. Obviously, it goes a little deeper than that, but on surface level, it's a story about a woman becoming comfortable with her anim...more
Nicole is a werewolf that is trying to help run a club while putting her past behind her and trying to ignore her werewolf tendencies. What she wasn't expecting was to fall in the middle of what could make or break her as a person and werewolf. One person that could help her though, Brody, she pushes away because he's the DJ at Bitter Black and employees aren't suppose to date. But she can only hold off from the sexy male for so long. The other person that could make or break her is her boss Sea...more
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Reviewed by: Rabid Reads
Michelle Clay's approach to werewolves in Bitter Black Kiss is different and adds a little something extra to the genre. Lycanthropy is public knowledge and is somewhat viewed as a disease which in turn means there are "treatments". This is the main driving force of the plot line and creates some very unique and tricky situations. I enjoyed the overall concept of this book. However, there are also a few downsides to this indie publication such as a lack of character backg...more
Michelle Clay's approach to werewolves in Bitter Black Kiss is different and adds a little something extra to the genre. Lycanthropy is public knowledge and is somewhat viewed as a disease which in turn means there are "treatments". This is the main driving force of the plot line and creates some very unique and tricky situations. I enjoyed the overall concept of this book. However, there are also a few downsides to this indie publication such as a lack of character backg...more
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Former event planner Nicole Riley was living in a world where the lycan virus struck twice. The second outbreak rocked the nation a few years after the first one and the government couldn’t contain it. It was almost impossible to tell how many died or how many were carriers.
The virus was blood borne, transferable via saliva, blood, or semen. If it didn’t kill the unfortunate, it altered them. Sometimes it was unnoticeable to normal people, like inc...more
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Former event planner Nicole Riley was living in a world where the lycan virus struck twice. The second outbreak rocked the nation a few years after the first one and the government couldn’t contain it. It was almost impossible to tell how many died or how many were carriers.
The virus was blood borne, transferable via saliva, blood, or semen. If it didn’t kill the unfortunate, it altered them. Sometimes it was unnoticeable to normal people, like inc...more
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Thoughts
Unfortunately, “Bitter Black Kiss” failed to live up to other books in the paranormal romance genre I've read. There is not enough back story to show why the characters are the way they are.
Clay shows a knack for writing excellent confrontational scenes between characters, however the lack of any sort of empathy to the characters or an engaging plotline means I wouldn’t out this author on my 'Must Read Pile'. If she manages to master these aspects, I'd ma...more
Thoughts
Unfortunately, “Bitter Black Kiss” failed to live up to other books in the paranormal romance genre I've read. There is not enough back story to show why the characters are the way they are.
Clay shows a knack for writing excellent confrontational scenes between characters, however the lack of any sort of empathy to the characters or an engaging plotline means I wouldn’t out this author on my 'Must Read Pile'. If she manages to master these aspects, I'd ma...more
I really liked this book. I generally read horror, but my daughter had just finished this novel and suggested that I'd like it. The writer did a good job with the action and fight scenes, very vivid and realistic. The love scenes were just right, not too much or too little, just the right amount of steamy. I would definitely recommend this one to other werewolf book lovers. ~ Melly
I was immediately drawn into the heroine's storyline. I love that the author not only gave her every day problems like jerk ex-boyfriends, handsy bosses and a hot love interest, but also had her struggle with accepting lycanthropy. I think Ms. Clay did a superb job with the action scenes and kept them intense and interesting. I definitely hope this becomes a series~
Love Ms. Clay's take on Werewolves, how they are a real part of life in this story. Her world building is great in that we understand the hierarchy of the Lycanthropes and their rules. Felt for the Brody, the hero who must fight against a multitude of enemies, yet continues to. The characters go from one scene to another with fast paced and emotional twists that keep the reader flipping the pages. Loved it!
Bitter Black Kiss sucked me in by its awesome cover. I adore the hot pants and the red. So freakin' cute. Well, the book satisfied every expectation that I had.
Werewolves have been done a gazillion times, but Clay has found her own place in the world with this paranormal monster. I adored it. The heroine is strong, but also vulnerable and sometimes, even a little gullible. I love it. Very human.
The hero in this story stole the show for me. I wanted much much more of him. So, please Ms. Clay, i...more
Werewolves have been done a gazillion times, but Clay has found her own place in the world with this paranormal monster. I adored it. The heroine is strong, but also vulnerable and sometimes, even a little gullible. I love it. Very human.
The hero in this story stole the show for me. I wanted much much more of him. So, please Ms. Clay, i...more
I didn't know quite what to expect when I purchased this book because I usually don't read werewolf stories (vampires are more my thing!). But the title and the book blurb drew me in right away and I thought it might not be your typical werewolf story. I was pleasantly surprised!!
Right away, Bitter Black Kiss, throws the reader into the action and danger. As a reader, I was drawn into the story and felt as though I was actually there. Even the secondary characters and sub-plots were well written...more
Right away, Bitter Black Kiss, throws the reader into the action and danger. As a reader, I was drawn into the story and felt as though I was actually there. Even the secondary characters and sub-plots were well written...more
Wow. What an adventure. There were twists and turns I hadn't expected. Some I did, but they were still great. Nice story. And Brody...I like me some Brody. This was a fast read and I really enjoyed the characters!
This was an amazing, suspense-filled story. I loved how the author throws you into the Lycean world, which wasn't my idea of a typical Lycean story. Clay had a unique take on the paranormal, I really appreciated. It was fresh and had great characters and voice. And I found myself surprised by the plot twists again and again. I din't want to put the book down, it held me. I recommend this book, as I'd definitely read it again.
Loved this book - could not put it down! Excellent detail and the right amount of mystery and romance! Hoping for a sequel!!! Would love a Molly book as well.
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Michelle's visions continuously take shape as she brings life to the worlds she has imagined since childhood. The wild imaginings that often got Michelle out of, or more often into, trouble as a young girl have informed and enriched her storytelling as an adult, bringing a fresh new voice to the paranormal romance genre.
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