Sam Raintree's life changed forever when he started his dream job with Bay City Paranormal Investigations. In one fateful week, he learned he was p...
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Oct 12, 2008
Eyre
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I liked this even more than the first book in the series! Blue finally added in that hot, sexy man-lovin' that I'd heard about, and she did that while still creating an engaging plot. The emotioanl tension felt by the characters is palpable, and I'm going to have to read the next book in the series immediately since I'm dying to know how these relationships will evolve.
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Feb 02, 2008
Kati
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This is the 2nd book in Blue's "Bay City Paranormal Investigation" series and the sequel to "Oleander House". This book was much more about romance and less about investigating evil things, though.
I have to admit, though that Blue creeps me out with her creatures. It's kind of weird - when there are witches and vampires prowling the streets, hunting demons is not as creepy as when the characters live in a normal world. To actually catch a supernatural being on fi More...
I have to admit, though that Blue creeps me out with her creatures. It's kind of weird - when there are witches and vampires prowling the streets, hunting demons is not as creepy as when the characters live in a normal world. To actually catch a supernatural being on fi More...
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Aug 12, 2011
Vicktor
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Okay, so I was a little...okay, a lot annoyed with Beau by the end of book one and halfway through this book. At one point I tossed my kindle down in disgust, after shaking it brutally (I'm a very expressive reader), but I think Ally wrote Beau to inspire that kind of reaction (that's just based on how well Ms Blue writes everything else). I really enjoyed this book though, in spite of my disgust with Beau and his "I want you-I hate you-I love you-come closer-go away" attitude. By t
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Jan 27, 2011
I will be sincere and I will state up-front that, even if I liked the first book in this series, I didn’t continue with the reading sooner because that book had an impact in me that took several day to fade. There are different level of paranormal romance, from the almost funny approach, where, more or less, you are not worried for your characters since you well know that nothing of tragic will happen to them, to the deep horror, where you are not sure of anything, let alone that your duo will a
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Apr 12, 2010
Steven
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Again, I want to thank Ms. Ally Blue, or just "Blue" as I have become to call her as of late, for so kindly and graciously sending me another wonderful novel. After I had finished Oleander house, book one, I was so eager to continue the series. I was more adapt at liking this book more than its predecessor. I only say this because of my opinions from that book in comparison to this one (see Oleander House by Ally Blue post), seemed to have grown up. If that makes sense? Ally's characte
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Jun 04, 2009
Jaime
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My Review: I admit I enjoy reading angst, so when I read the blurb for this book, I anticipated a book I could enjoy, and I wasn't disappointed. The push and pull between the main characters in this second Bay City Paranormal series was very well depicted. Ms. Blue's men might be a trifle more in touch with their feelings than the average guy I know, but it's across the board. Even the straight guys are not just emotionally engaging, but willing to talk about their feelings. Odd, but refreshing.
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Dec 23, 2011
Raji
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***Disclaimer - There are total of seven books in this series and I have read them all in the span of two to three days. So what will follow is a short but straight to point reviews of all the books****
Needless to say, this book picks up where the last one left.
I liked the way the author treated these characters - she gave them space, depth and enough time that the readers would be invested in them. Oh boy, what a ride this was! You know you have read a goo More...
Needless to say, this book picks up where the last one left.
I liked the way the author treated these characters - she gave them space, depth and enough time that the readers would be invested in them. Oh boy, what a ride this was! You know you have read a goo More...
Aug 07, 2011
Bee
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After the last investigation the dynamic in the BCPI team has changed completely. Missing a person among them they are in need to hire someone new and to get back into working together. Bo and Sam are hot and heavy but they need to hide their relationship from everyone around them. When Dean walks into the picture everything changes again. Dean is not subtle about his interest in Sam, and when Bo panics and breaks things off with Sam, Dean is who Sam turns to. Their new case involves another por
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Feb 07, 2011
Teresa
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May 03, 2010
Erin (PT)
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I find myself in the same struggle with the 2nd Bay City Paranormal Investigations that I did with the first: while I find Blue's writing interesting, entertaining and engrossing, I cannot stand half of her romantic pairing. I cannot stand Bo. I think he's selfish, self-serving and really unsympathetic. And while I really like Sam and feel for him, I mostly want him to get a backbone and find someone who will treat him better. So, it's a dilemma as the romance is a big part of the books.
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Apr 17, 2009
Brenda (b)
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The second story. After much frustration and heartbreak, Bo finally admits his true feelings. I felt sorry for Dean.
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Jun 01, 2011
Kaje
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I like these characters, I like Ally Blue's writing, I want to read the next one. But somehow I don't find the plots in this series satisfying in the sense of people being smart and problem resolutions taking the right amount of space and effort. Things are horrible, and then fixed too easily on the metaphysical front, I think. Don't take my word for it though. Bo and Sam are cute together, (even if make-out sessions in the boss's office at work don't strike me as subtle behavior for a marri
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May 29, 2011
Emanuela ~plastic duck~
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3.5 stars.
Even if I still have little patience with both Bo and Sam, I enjoyed this second book of the series a little bit more.
The paranormal part is very interesting. I liked the story of the high school built on an abandoned monastery. I also think the concept of the portals and of Sam's powers is becoming clearer and it's adding a purpose to the story. However I don't think there was enough of this element in this installment. Unlike the first book, the investigation wasn More...
Even if I still have little patience with both Bo and Sam, I enjoyed this second book of the series a little bit more.
The paranormal part is very interesting. I liked the story of the high school built on an abandoned monastery. I also think the concept of the portals and of Sam's powers is becoming clearer and it's adding a purpose to the story. However I don't think there was enough of this element in this installment. Unlike the first book, the investigation wasn More...
Jun 22, 2010
Ethan
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What Hides Inside: A Bay City Paranormal Investigation by Ally Blue – Book Two in the series, which I have to admit is as far as I’ve gotten. Book One, Oleander House, was one of the ten to twelve gay-romance books I read before deciding whether or not to submit my own manuscripts to one of the many publishers of that new-fangled, e-book thingy I’d discovered while surfing Amazon back in the fall of 2008. (You can stop pointing your finger and mocking already – it was new to me!) I loved the f
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Oct 23, 2010
Lara
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I liked it but not as much as the first in the series!
In this book there isn't the whole dark & scary athmosphere that hooked me up in "Oleander House", the author chose instead to concentrate more on the relationship between Sam and Bo...it's not a bad decision per sè but I had the impression (I don't know if it's wrong or right since I still have to read the others books in the series) that "What Hides Inside" was more like a filler in wait of what comes next.
In this book there isn't the whole dark & scary athmosphere that hooked me up in "Oleander House", the author chose instead to concentrate more on the relationship between Sam and Bo...it's not a bad decision per sè but I had the impression (I don't know if it's wrong or right since I still have to read the others books in the series) that "What Hides Inside" was more like a filler in wait of what comes next.
Sep 19, 2011
Shannon
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It's really like 3.5 stars but I wanted to give a higher rating. This book frustrated me on a few levels but satisfied me on others which is why it's a lower rating. First I think Bo is a dick, and not in a good way. Sometimes I really wondered what Sam sees in him. Dean was just plain hot. The investigating wasn't as deep or as good as the first one, but I can see that she was trying to move the characters along.
Jul 31, 2010
Don
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Book two in the series finds Sam shaken by his ability to open inter-dimensional portals. Sam also discovers that he's psychic. This time the team is investigating tunnels beneath a school which is the main story. Bo is still afraid to come out which is frustrating Sam. Dean, a new hunk on the team, eases some of Sam's tension in a m/m way.
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Jun 24, 2010
J.J.
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A fantastic addition to the first book in the BCPI series, this one shows more of Sam and Bo's slowly emerging relationship and introduces Dean, who adds a lot of sexual tension to the story. I like that the author is using the same creatures as before, because it makes the story more than just a typical ghost story.
Jan 09, 2012
Celine
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Next one in the BCPI line: another decently written book. the focus is shifting from the haunting-story to the love-story between Sam & Bo and I'm not sure I'm that happy with this development. Sam is getting whiny and Bo is doing the spineless thing... frustration is growing :)
Jan 15, 2011
Buda
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A worthy follow-up to Oleander House. The introduction of Dean created an interesting dynamic that I would have liked to see played out a bit more dramatically, but with so much else going on, that wasn't really necessary. And on we march to Book 3!
Jan 05, 2012
Tj
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I really didn't connect to this book like the first. The investigation wasn't as central in the story line. It was an important element to the continuation of the series. The relationships were much more fleshed out in this book. You see the struggle of the two MC's and even a break up. I really liked the new addition of Dean. He is just out there and blunt. I really felt for Sam, though I wanted to smack him for always blaming himself. Bo was a problem. Selfish much? He still even by
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Apr 12, 2010
Janna
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I'm falling in love with this series. It's getting better and better!
I'll try to write a review later...
I'll try to write a review later...
Nov 08, 2009
heardtheowl
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Same complaints as the first book, but the sex was pretty hot. ^_~
Jul 15, 2010
Anne
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Very good. I liked that the relationship of the main characters moved forward. Looking forward to the next.
Oct 04, 2010
Brie
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It a brilliant read. I enjoyed every moment. I really liked it when certain characters got together *wink wink* I wished it could have worked out between them but dearest ally blue makes it up later... Please Read!
Sep 12, 2011
Stéphanie
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Wow ! That was hawt ! *fan herself* ^^
Well, there weren't enough ghosts and otherworldly creatures for my taste but sure, there were a lot of great wild sex scenes ! ^^ Still, it's too bad that the paranormal stuff seams to serve only as an excuse for the gay porn...
Well, there weren't enough ghosts and otherworldly creatures for my taste but sure, there were a lot of great wild sex scenes ! ^^ Still, it's too bad that the paranormal stuff seams to serve only as an excuse for the gay porn...
Jul 14, 2011
Snowtulip
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Once again enjoyed the paranormal component, although this one didn't intrigue me as much as the first book. Look forward to the next installment.
Jul 03, 2011
Chris
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Very good m/m paranormal romance which finds the BCPI team adding a sexy new guy and investigating mysterious disappearances at a local high school. The interdimensional portal aspect of these stories feels very Lovecraftian to me. And, fortunately, I found Bo much less frustrating in this book than in the first.
Jun 07, 2009
Natsroshan
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I really liked this second book of the serie. The paranormal plot is really very well written: the book is fast-read and i was really enthralled by it.
But i can't connect or feel anything for Bo. His chemistry with Sam is barely inexistant. I found more in Dean and Sam's.
Because of it i'll give only 4 stars.
But i can't connect or feel anything for Bo. His chemistry with Sam is barely inexistant. I found more in Dean and Sam's.
Because of it i'll give only 4 stars.
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