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Accidentally Dead (Accidentally Friends #2)
A vampire puts the bite on a dental assistant.
It's a lousy first day on the job for Nina Blackman when a patient, loopy from the anesthesia, bites her. At least he was cute. But for real drama she can't beat the next evening. Nina wakes up with a set of razor-sharp fangs, bionic vision, supersonic hearing, and a taste for blood. But there's a good explanation: It's her pa...more
It's a lousy first day on the job for Nina Blackman when a patient, loopy from the anesthesia, bites her. At least he was cute. But for real drama she can't beat the next evening. Nina wakes up with a set of razor-sharp fangs, bionic vision, supersonic hearing, and a taste for blood. But there's a good explanation: It's her pa...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
July 1st 2008
by Berkley Trade
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May 19, 2010
Natasha
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4 of 5 stars
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Fans of MaryJanice Davidson & Mark Henry
Accidentally Dead is the second installment in the Accidental Friends series by the hilarious Dakota Cassidy. I randomly picked up Accidental Werewolf(book 1) not to long ago, and boy was it good. This book is the same, if not better. It's face paced and the characters are written great and down right hilarious. Nina was introduced in Accidental Werewolf as Marty's pain in the butt new friend from Bobby Sue Cosmetics. And this time around, she only gets worse. But I say that lightly. She's a fun...more
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Where the first book in the series (The Accidental Werewolf) was quirky and cute with annoying but lovable characters, this book is annoying and boring with bitchy and unlikable characters. This is truly sad given that a lot of them are the same characters. And the love interested also comes off very bad and unlikable as well. The foul language is also something you'd expect to see from teens on a internet forum, not from a grown woman. I was hoping for at least mindless fluff, and I was sorely...more
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Well this is what I get for choosing a book by its cover. It sounded funny--dental hygenist bite by vampire while cleaning teeth--hyginks ensue. UGH it is a second in a series and the charater is just so flat. The author tries to add interest to her back story--but too little too late. I was just looking for a nice quick read chick lit book. And at chapter ten--too late to turn back--the book turned into full blown erotica to my horor. UGH I do not want to ever read the word "cock". YUCK I'll st...more
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04/28/12: So, I lied. I'm fairly certain Dakota Cassidy doles out her sex scenes equally in this series, but it is what it is, right? So, Nina is my absolute favorite of the female characters because she's such a wise-ass. I love her temper and her "care-no-more" attitude about everything. I think the reason why I love it so much is because, deep down, she's incredibly squishy. You just know, as the reader, that she's going to find someone who won't take her shit and put up with her.
Enter Grego...more
Enter Grego...more
Meetings of Mart, Nina and Wanda reminded me of power puff girl power. It seems as though children are trying to act serious, however brief lack of serious stuff emerges. The strong character from book #1, by the ending of this book was wiped - bad-ass Nina was replaced by sopping, pitiful doll laying on the couch and watching Oprah.
Still, there were other strikes against this book (couldn't resist commenting about stuff I hated) - theirs colour-me-...'s, potty mouth (who uses that any more - be...more
Still, there were other strikes against this book (couldn't resist commenting about stuff I hated) - theirs colour-me-...'s, potty mouth (who uses that any more - be...more
What I Loved: Nina, Nina, Nina! She is my favorite foul-mouthed, say it like it is character. She really is someone who just doesn't accept something till you whack her over the head with facts. Normally these characters get on my nerves but Nina is so well written that about the time you get to the "ugh shut up" point, she grows on you. Oh and I love Greg too! He was the perfect HEA for her :)
What I Liked: Wanda, Marty, Lou, and Svetlanna! What can I say, I think it is the friendship, family, a...more
What I Liked: Wanda, Marty, Lou, and Svetlanna! What can I say, I think it is the friendship, family, a...more
You wouldn’t believe how hard it was to find this book. First it wasn’t in any store. Then I order it – only they got the order wrong and got Accidentally Human. Only just before that incorrect order comes in, Borders comes up with two copies, which I don’t buy since I ordered, but after the order was wrong I made a special trip out to Borders to get it. Bah! But – it was a really fun read. I think that’s what I like about Dakota Cassidy’s books; they’re fun. I know I’m going to laugh at the cha...more
I've read enough about vampires and most are similar in that the vampire needs to drink most of your blood and then turns around and gives you his. This process usually takes a few days, not just one. And at the end you died and been 'reborn' as a vampire.
Then when they get on the internet to find out about vampires? Really? What year is this suppose to be taking place in? I would think most people can associate vampires with 3 things automatically: fangs, blood and no sun. But when Marty or Wan...more
Then when they get on the internet to find out about vampires? Really? What year is this suppose to be taking place in? I would think most people can associate vampires with 3 things automatically: fangs, blood and no sun. But when Marty or Wan...more
Nina has a potty mouth and her swearing turns me off . If it weren't for Greg Statleon , the gorgeous hunk of vampire ,with an interesting background, I would have stopped reading it because I couldn't tolerate the way Nina talked , thinking she was tough. So because I liked the Greg character I gave it an ok. He was undoubtedly a good vampire if such a thing existed .
Nina very stubbornly refused to accept she was a vampire after Greg accidentally bit her when he was given some anesthetic at th...more
Nina very stubbornly refused to accept she was a vampire after Greg accidentally bit her when he was given some anesthetic at th...more
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The second installment of the Accidental series by Dakota Cassidy follows almost an identical plot line as the first book; "The Accidental Werewolf". Fiesty girl accidentally gets bitten by a ridiculously handsome guy who turns out to be paranomal, 24 hours later girl is now a paranormal and throws a hissy fit... enter handsome brooding guy (who is also stupid rich) apologizing for accidentally biting her, they hate eachother, they do it and voila! HEA.
While said plot line was entertaining the...more
While said plot line was entertaining the...more
Solidly silly again. It was annoying that the woman was so busy arguing that she didn't even try to get info on her new situation. And it was completely a romance, without a conflict outside of the couple until more than 3/4 through, and even then it was brief. But I like the relationship between the 3 women who each star in one book of the trilogy and the hero is hot. I am intrigued by book 3 because the GR reviews indicate more depth of story.
Positive: Cover art for all three books in this series is very nicely done. Eye-catching.
Negative: Oye. The short of it? Poorly executed.
The long version? My problem with both Accidentally Dead and The Accidental Werewolf is that it's very trying to wade through 200 pages of whining bitchiness before you get to some actual plot. Cassidy spends far too much time on the angsty, "why me?" portion of the story, preventing Marty and now Nina from being likable.
The humorous scenes fall short of bein...more
Negative: Oye. The short of it? Poorly executed.
The long version? My problem with both Accidentally Dead and The Accidental Werewolf is that it's very trying to wade through 200 pages of whining bitchiness before you get to some actual plot. Cassidy spends far too much time on the angsty, "why me?" portion of the story, preventing Marty and now Nina from being likable.
The humorous scenes fall short of bein...more
Mmmm...okay, I don't know how to review this book.
I mean, I kind of liked it. But about a half of it just wasn't that good. I didn't like Nina that much in this book. She was worse than Marty was in Book 1. So whiny and annoying and infuriating, I was actually glad there was a man with a thousand balls like Greg not taking her shit. In fact, I totally loved him, except for a few things he did/said that I didn't like.
I liked Svetlanna (or however you spell it) and Lou.
I still like Wanda a lot,...more
I mean, I kind of liked it. But about a half of it just wasn't that good. I didn't like Nina that much in this book. She was worse than Marty was in Book 1. So whiny and annoying and infuriating, I was actually glad there was a man with a thousand balls like Greg not taking her shit. In fact, I totally loved him, except for a few things he did/said that I didn't like.
I liked Svetlanna (or however you spell it) and Lou.
I still like Wanda a lot,...more
I have this almost annoying need to finish a series after starting the first book. Because of this need I forced myself to finish Accidentally Dead and it was done by pure force of will. This book is a hard read. It's supposed to be one of those paranormal chick-lits of light mood and jokes every two paragraphs, but that's not exactly what you get.
The story is about Nina, a very rude, impulsive and independent thirty-three-year-old. On her first day at work as a dental hygienist, she has an acci...more
The story is about Nina, a very rude, impulsive and independent thirty-three-year-old. On her first day at work as a dental hygienist, she has an acci...more
Oct 16, 2010
Gaby
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Recommends it for:
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Nina is a thirty-something woman, impulsive, independent and very foul-mouthed. She's very strong, until the day she wakes up being a vampire! With the help of her best friends, she went looking for her "creator", only to find more troubles than she wanted.
The first time we met Nina was at The Accidental Werewolf, and she was the toughest girl I have ever known. Of course, she doesn't know how to be a vampire, and the firsts chapters are all abo...more
Nina is a thirty-something woman, impulsive, independent and very foul-mouthed. She's very strong, until the day she wakes up being a vampire! With the help of her best friends, she went looking for her "creator", only to find more troubles than she wanted.
The first time we met Nina was at The Accidental Werewolf, and she was the toughest girl I have ever known. Of course, she doesn't know how to be a vampire, and the firsts chapters are all abo...more
Got off to a rough start for me but that, I think, was intended from the author. The more I read into the book the more understanding I was with why the protagonist acted the way she did. Even though I was annoyed in the beginning, I couldn't put the book down. It was hilarious, irritating, and sexy as hell in one sitting! I would recommend this book to all paranormal romance readers.
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Nina Blackman is a piece of work, we met her at The Accidental Werewolf and I was thrilled to know she was taking the spotlight in the second book. Nina is a dental hygienist and on her first day at a new job, a patient doesn't react very well to the anaesthesia and bites her. The real drama starts when she wakes up with fangs, no heartbeat and starts thinking her guinea pig Larry actually looks tasty. There's no way Nina is going to be a vampire against her will and she won't stop until the vam...more
* * * 3/4
--This book in 6 words:
very realistic characters with snaky fun
--Why did I read this? And am I glad I did?
** This review does NOT contain spoilers for previous books in the series! **
After reading and really liking The Accidental Werewolf, I knew that I had to read more by this amazing author. The second in this series did not disappoint. I’m very glad I read this. Dakota has a way with characters that make you want to punch them in the face while you still worry about and love them (mu...more
--This book in 6 words:
very realistic characters with snaky fun
--Why did I read this? And am I glad I did?
** This review does NOT contain spoilers for previous books in the series! **
After reading and really liking The Accidental Werewolf, I knew that I had to read more by this amazing author. The second in this series did not disappoint. I’m very glad I read this. Dakota has a way with characters that make you want to punch them in the face while you still worry about and love them (mu...more
This was a really good book. It took me a little bit to really get into it, but once I did there was no putting it down. I love the characters and the link between the books. I can not wait to read more of the series and I definately recomend it!
Nina Blackman wakes up one morning, a vampire.
A fun read, just like The Accidental Werewolf was. Not a lot of deep, inner meaning to get mired up in, but with the perfect smattering of good, ol'fashion, hawt sex. :) It definitely keeps a girl turning the pages.
I do love getting to follow Marty's friends (from The Accidental Werewolf) in each of the following books--really fun. And I can chose to ignore the pangs of disbelief at the fact that they would each run into some supernatural dream-man...more
A fun read, just like The Accidental Werewolf was. Not a lot of deep, inner meaning to get mired up in, but with the perfect smattering of good, ol'fashion, hawt sex. :) It definitely keeps a girl turning the pages.
I do love getting to follow Marty's friends (from The Accidental Werewolf) in each of the following books--really fun. And I can chose to ignore the pangs of disbelief at the fact that they would each run into some supernatural dream-man...more
Got through about five pages of this before I had to return it to B&N, where I had bought it 25 minutes before.
Needless to say, Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore is the better accidental vampire novel.
Needless to say, Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore is the better accidental vampire novel.
Really need to be able to give half stars, this is a three and halfer for me. I started reading it right after finishing "The Accidental Werewolf," and as a result the first few chapters of the book I found lacking. Mostly due to the fact that the plot was a plug and play version of the first book, but it also had to do with the fact that Nina was not as likable as Marty. However, after it becomes clear that this trash mouth, self centered, bully act is just that, mostly, an act to keep people a...more
Dakota Cassidy's Accidentally Dead is my first legitimate attempt at reading romance novels, so I decided it was best to judge this on literary merit, personal enjoyment, and publishing standards for romantic novels.
To those who care, the cover is appealing and as someone who shies away from covers with Fabio-look alikes and half nude women, this was completely nonthreatening. I realize the author has no control over her book cover design, but I do give it an A+.
The story follows Nina, a denta...more
To those who care, the cover is appealing and as someone who shies away from covers with Fabio-look alikes and half nude women, this was completely nonthreatening. I realize the author has no control over her book cover design, but I do give it an A+.
The story follows Nina, a denta...more
Nina fist day as a dental assistant turns out to be her only day. She was bitten by a patient, when he was under anesthesia. She checks the office for the name and address of the patient, Greg Ststleon and tracks him down demanding that he change her back to a mortal woman. She does not want to be a vampire!
Wanda and Marty, Nina's friends, from the first book Accidental Werewolf are there for her. She needs their help in understanding what this change means and accepting it. She has a habit of k...more
Wanda and Marty, Nina's friends, from the first book Accidental Werewolf are there for her. She needs their help in understanding what this change means and accepting it. She has a habit of k...more
This book was fun and frivolous, a nice and easy read to break up the emotionally taxing The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxset during the week. I didn't love it, though. The tension between the characters felt forced, the external plot devices felt underdeveloped, and while I can appreciate the movement towards writing dialogue and exposition in a present-day vernacular (a la J.R. Ward's Brotherhood series), it felt very hit or miss in this book. Still I enjoyed it, and I would read more Dakota Cassid...more
On Nina's first day as a dental assistant she gets bitten by a strange patient and wakes up to find she has developed fangs & can't see herself clearly in the mirror. She calls her two best friends for help, one of whom has been a werewolf for the past year. The three of them set off to find this mysterious patient and Nina's pretty steamed that she's now a vampire. Hilarity ensues....
I picked this up to read on a long flight home, wanting something lighthearted that I wouldn't have to reall...more
I picked this up to read on a long flight home, wanting something lighthearted that I wouldn't have to reall...more
This will be the last book I read in this series. The author has basically created an outline and wrote her books using the same basic story. The first book, The Accidental Werewolf, and this book are basically the same. Woman accidentally gets turned by a paranormal being, runs around in disbelief, hating and cursing the guy that turned her, guy has to mate with someone else, ends up mating with main character instead. Even the sex scenes in the book WERE EXACTLY THE SAME! When you already know...more
OMG! What a hilarious book. I can not believe the number of times I LOL. Nina, the main character was so saucy. I loved it. she has this "I don't take no _____(fill in the blink)from anyone attitude" including vampire Greg. Who happens to be as charming as she is saucy. I also love the relationship she has with her friends. They are inseparable the way close friends should be. They follow Nina to the ends of the earth trying to help find the solution to her problem and get in a lot of trouble al...more
I think the only reason I finished this was because I was sick and it was mindless.
I would have liked main charector Nina better if she had paid attention to her friends and quit calling them names. I realize that you aren't supposed to find out whats going on with Wanda til another book but it would have been good if instead of just noticing that her friend was sick she had done something about it instead of being all concerned with her her own problems. She does eventually start realizing wha...more
I would have liked main charector Nina better if she had paid attention to her friends and quit calling them names. I realize that you aren't supposed to find out whats going on with Wanda til another book but it would have been good if instead of just noticing that her friend was sick she had done something about it instead of being all concerned with her her own problems. She does eventually start realizing wha...more
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Dakota Cassidy lives for a good laugh in life and in her writing. In fact, she almost loves a good giggle as much as she loves hair products and that’s saying something.
Her goals in life are simple, (like really simple): banish the color yellow forever, create world peace via hot rollers and Aqua Net; and finally, nab every tiara in the land by competing in the Miss USA, Miss Universe, and Miss W...more
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Her goals in life are simple, (like really simple): banish the color yellow forever, create world peace via hot rollers and Aqua Net; and finally, nab every tiara in the land by competing in the Miss USA, Miss Universe, and Miss W...more
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“And made Nina see rainbows and stars and stupid-assed unicorns.”
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