From the "New York Times" bestselling author of the Night Huntress series comes a breathtaking new journey to the dark side of desire.
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Feb 19, 2011
Mel
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I’m sorry to say but: this was NOT good. I gave this 2,5 stars and I'm still wondering whether it isn’t too generous.
Was this really Jeaniene Frost? What happened to the woman who wrote such a fresh and exciting book with Halfway to the Grave?
Granted: I wasn’t the biggest Night Huntress series fan. So many nice ideas but nothing really fleshed out (minimal world building, thin plot, flat secondaries, etc.) But I came into these spin off series expecting a PNR novel. The only thing imp More...
Was this really Jeaniene Frost? What happened to the woman who wrote such a fresh and exciting book with Halfway to the Grave?
Granted: I wasn’t the biggest Night Huntress series fan. So many nice ideas but nothing really fleshed out (minimal world building, thin plot, flat secondaries, etc.) But I came into these spin off series expecting a PNR novel. The only thing imp More...
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Oct 31, 2010
Elizabeth
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This book didn't suck!
Well, there is some sucking; it is a vampire romance; we'd all be disappointed otherwise, but you know what I mean. There were no "kitten-like tongues" or petals opening or splaying fingers or viking-inspired cuddling or impaling or (almost) any of the other of the really fucking lame let's-all-pretend-that-we're-not-reading-a-romance-novel-for-what-it-really-is euphemisms that I have come to expect from my recent, and albeit limited, foray into roman More...
Well, there is some sucking; it is a vampire romance; we'd all be disappointed otherwise, but you know what I mean. There were no "kitten-like tongues" or petals opening or splaying fingers or viking-inspired cuddling or impaling or (almost) any of the other of the really fucking lame let's-all-pretend-that-we're-not-reading-a-romance-novel-for-what-it-really-is euphemisms that I have come to expect from my recent, and albeit limited, foray into roman More...
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Mar 30, 2010
Shawna
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5+ stars – Vampire/Paranormal Romance
If I’m ever stuck on a deserted island or in a remote, isolated castle somewhere, my three survival fantasy essentials would be Bones, Spade, and a Twister Board Game ‘cause I think the possibilities would be endless...certainly enough to last for a wicked eternity. *Bones and Spade high-pitched fan girl squeal and naughty grin!*
This is a devilishly sexy, witty, fun, and smokin’ hot addition to the awesome Night Huntress series, and I More...
If I’m ever stuck on a deserted island or in a remote, isolated castle somewhere, my three survival fantasy essentials would be Bones, Spade, and a Twister Board Game ‘cause I think the possibilities would be endless...certainly enough to last for a wicked eternity. *Bones and Spade high-pitched fan girl squeal and naughty grin!*
This is a devilishly sexy, witty, fun, and smokin’ hot addition to the awesome Night Huntress series, and I More...
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Feb 09, 2010
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Fantastic fun! It was intense, a bit gruesome, suspenseful and soooo sexy! Spade, I underestimated you!! Please forgive me Bones, but step aside! There's a new man in my life....:)
This is Denise McGregor's story (you remember her--"human" best friend to half-vampire Cat Crawfield, who is half of the Bones/Cat super-couple)? Well, ever since Denise's husband Randy met his demise (in the most horrible way) in At Grave's End, Denise has been trying to stay away from her fr More...
This is Denise McGregor's story (you remember her--"human" best friend to half-vampire Cat Crawfield, who is half of the Bones/Cat super-couple)? Well, ever since Denise's husband Randy met his demise (in the most horrible way) in At Grave's End, Denise has been trying to stay away from her fr More...
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Feb 11, 2010
Beanbag
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I wrote out a whole review and then my computer froze. Gah!
Anyway, 4.5 stars for this one. This is the first "off-shoot" book of Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series and it features Spade and Denise, two characters introduced in earlier books of the series.
I've been a Spade fangirl since the moment of his introduction in the first book of the series, Halfway to the Grave. *pauses review to high five Rane* He's a wonderful character, incredibly loyal and se More...
Anyway, 4.5 stars for this one. This is the first "off-shoot" book of Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series and it features Spade and Denise, two characters introduced in earlier books of the series.
I've been a Spade fangirl since the moment of his introduction in the first book of the series, Halfway to the Grave. *pauses review to high five Rane* He's a wonderful character, incredibly loyal and se More...
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Jan 13, 2011
Anna
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It has been a year since Denise lost her husband by paranormal means. It's only normal that she wouldn't want to have anything to do with that world after such a loss. But when evil rears its ugly head, she'll have no say in the matter. With Cat and Bones on the other side of the world, Denise's only help comes from Spade, master vampire. Ever since meeting they've always felt a pull towards each other. Plus there's definitely an attraction on both sides, and at the same time neither of them wil
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Jul 01, 2010
Laurie
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First off let me say this, I have only read a little over half of the first Night Huntress Novel, so I really know nothing about Cat and Bones. In saying this I will not be comparing between them. I’m one that prefers PNR over UF. So, I was very pleased with First Drop of Crimson.
I love a book with a bad gorgeous vampire, Spide fit that bill for me. This book has just about all the elements for a good PNR, it has lots blood fighting action, adventure, some humor, traveling, family, More...
I love a book with a bad gorgeous vampire, Spide fit that bill for me. This book has just about all the elements for a good PNR, it has lots blood fighting action, adventure, some humor, traveling, family, More...
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Apr 11, 2011
DarienMoya
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^^HEY SPADE, I AM WILLING TO SHOW YOU MY ACES!^^
I really enjoyed this continuation of the Night Huntress world, even though it lacked the charm of the previous series; it still brought quite an entertaining story.
We have the best-friends of Cat and Bones in this one. Good ole Denise and Spade, even though I barely tolerated Denise and I am all kinds of obsessed with Spade. We get a vampire versus demon clash, and the transformation of human Denise into something More...
I really enjoyed this continuation of the Night Huntress world, even though it lacked the charm of the previous series; it still brought quite an entertaining story.
We have the best-friends of Cat and Bones in this one. Good ole Denise and Spade, even though I barely tolerated Denise and I am all kinds of obsessed with Spade. We get a vampire versus demon clash, and the transformation of human Denise into something More...
Feb 10, 2010
Jan
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Well, I'm pretty disappointed. I enjoyed the book for the most part, but it just wasn't what I expected or wanted. I knew it was PNR. I just didn't know it was generic PNR. I liked reading more about Spade and enjoyed his character. It was nice to see Cat and Bones and Mencheres and Ian (who I have a new perspective on).
And then there was Denise. Oh, Denise, how you vex me. Denise is a TSTL heroine. She is either being way too stubborn and unable to use her brain, or she is being a More...
And then there was Denise. Oh, Denise, how you vex me. Denise is a TSTL heroine. She is either being way too stubborn and unable to use her brain, or she is being a More...
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Oct 24, 2011
Arlene
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First Drop of Crimson is an entertaining spin-off to the Night Huntress series. We get to dive into Spade and Denise’s story as they come together in this installment to kickoff their adventure in the undead world. It was fun and engaging, but not quite as stimulating as Cat and Bones.
There were a few elements I struggled with in this book. I found Denise nowhere near as strong as Cat in character. Her insecurities and decisions proved to me that she doesn’t come close to what Cat h More...
There were a few elements I struggled with in this book. I found Denise nowhere near as strong as Cat in character. Her insecurities and decisions proved to me that she doesn’t come close to what Cat h More...
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Feb 27, 2010
Sabrina
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Oct 14, 2010
Shannon
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This book picks up after Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, Book 4) leaves off. It's a good idea to read the four Night Huntress books before this one, because a lot of the character development occurs throughout the earlier books and you won't know the backstory otherwise.
After the death of her husband Randy a year ago during an undead war, Denise has pulled away from her best friend Cat (a vampire). She's distancing herself from vampires and ghouls, in an effort to keep More...
After the death of her husband Randy a year ago during an undead war, Denise has pulled away from her best friend Cat (a vampire). She's distancing herself from vampires and ghouls, in an effort to keep More...
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Mar 30, 2010
Kristen "Kirby"
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2.5/ 5 stars
Hoping for another action packed, kick-butt version of the Cat's and Bone's series? Don't get your hopes up. First Drop of Crimson was a totally different sort of book with Denise and Spade, just not in a good way.
Denise is branded by an awakened demon searching for a past ancestor who double crossed him centuries ago. This demon, Raum, wants her to do his dirty work and bring Nathanial, his double crosser, her relative, back home to him. If she doesn't, he'll wipe More...
Hoping for another action packed, kick-butt version of the Cat's and Bone's series? Don't get your hopes up. First Drop of Crimson was a totally different sort of book with Denise and Spade, just not in a good way.
Denise is branded by an awakened demon searching for a past ancestor who double crossed him centuries ago. This demon, Raum, wants her to do his dirty work and bring Nathanial, his double crosser, her relative, back home to him. If she doesn't, he'll wipe More...
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Apr 20, 2011
Carrie
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3.5*
First: I really enjoyed the book. I love the world Frost has created and it was great to revisit it. I enjoyed catching up with Bones, Cat and the gang, and was thrilled with a Spade/Denise story. Spade is a wonderful hero. Frost's storytelling and writing are great as usual. The romance was wonderful and the action scenes were exciting.
Which leads me to my second thought. When I read the first Night Huntress book, I would have categorized it more urban fiction than P More...
First: I really enjoyed the book. I love the world Frost has created and it was great to revisit it. I enjoyed catching up with Bones, Cat and the gang, and was thrilled with a Spade/Denise story. Spade is a wonderful hero. Frost's storytelling and writing are great as usual. The romance was wonderful and the action scenes were exciting.
Which leads me to my second thought. When I read the first Night Huntress book, I would have categorized it more urban fiction than P More...
Jan 29, 2011
I ♥ Bookie Nookie
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As a hugh fan of the Night Huntress series, I was very excited about this new spinoff series. I had heard less than favorable reviews about this first book of the new series and I have to say, it put me off from reading it right away. In my opinion, this first book was a great series starter and a nice change of pace from the Night Huntress books--this series is definitely PNR as opposed to the Night Huntress series which is UFR.
We got a glimpse of all our favorite characters fro More...
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Jul 16, 2011
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Apr 07, 2011
Alexx
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Third-person narrative takes some getting used to since the other books in the series are told from the main character's perspective. But, so far, so good.
I think the narrative perspective shift was necessary to encompass the various character's points of view, but the shifting also made it harder to connect with the characters. I was too used to hearing the stories told from a character's first person "Here's what's happening to me" perspective.
All in all, still More...
I think the narrative perspective shift was necessary to encompass the various character's points of view, but the shifting also made it harder to connect with the characters. I was too used to hearing the stories told from a character's first person "Here's what's happening to me" perspective.
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Jun 15, 2011
Nicole
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Denise MacGregor & Spade (Baron Charles DeMortimer) . . .
This is spin-off from Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress Series. I've really liked Spade from the first time he was introduced in the series - so it was fun reading about him.
Denise is Cat's BFF - whose husband, Randy, died on that New Year's eve battle - attempting to help all the undead with their war. With that traumatic experience, Denise has tried to remove herself from the vampire world - even avoiding Cat. Bu More...
This is spin-off from Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress Series. I've really liked Spade from the first time he was introduced in the series - so it was fun reading about him.
Denise is Cat's BFF - whose husband, Randy, died on that New Year's eve battle - attempting to help all the undead with their war. With that traumatic experience, Denise has tried to remove herself from the vampire world - even avoiding Cat. Bu More...
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Oct 24, 2011
Lisa O.
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As I was afraid, this book holds no comparison with Cat and Bones.
It's a companion book for the Night Huntress series and follows Spade's and Denise's story (Bones' best friend and Cat's best friend). Cat and Bones also appear in this book with a marginal role, as well as Ian and Mencheres.
I didn't particularly like Denise, for starters. She is a helpless, disturbed, whiny character who gets saved by the hunk. I like female characters who stand their ground, while Denise is rat More...
It's a companion book for the Night Huntress series and follows Spade's and Denise's story (Bones' best friend and Cat's best friend). Cat and Bones also appear in this book with a marginal role, as well as Ian and Mencheres.
I didn't particularly like Denise, for starters. She is a helpless, disturbed, whiny character who gets saved by the hunk. I like female characters who stand their ground, while Denise is rat More...
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May 16, 2011
Paula
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veamos, pues bien,estoy bastante decepcionada. Me gusto el libro en su mayor parte, pero no era lo que yo esperaba o quería. yo ya sabia que era Romance paranormal, lo que no sabia era que era genérico Me ha gustado leer más acerca de Spade y disfrute de su personaje. Es lindo volver con Cat, Bones, Mencheres e Ian (quien es malditamente caliente, solo quisiera poder confiar un poco mas en el)
Y luego.... Denise, Denise que me inflija, una heroína demasiado estúpida para merecer serlo E More...
Y luego.... Denise, Denise que me inflija, una heroína demasiado estúpida para merecer serlo E More...
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Nov 14, 2011
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Jan 03, 2012
Domino (aka Meme)
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this was an awesome novel. i wasn't overly impressed with the beginning or the premise of the story at first, but it ended being a great read. i just love love Spade and Denise was a great character as well. their relationship was fun and sweet and they fit together so well. not to mention, their love scenes were great!!
i found myself laughing more in this series than in Night Huntress. the scene with drunk Ian had me laughing out loud! from this novel i'd like to see him in his own st More...
i found myself laughing more in this series than in Night Huntress. the scene with drunk Ian had me laughing out loud! from this novel i'd like to see him in his own st More...
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Feb 04, 2012
Jessica
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i was disapointed, i love cat and bones there one of my all time favourite book couples, im a huge fan of jeaniene frost and i love her writeing, therefore i ask, what was she thinking?? i was eagerly awaiting the night huntress world 1st novel thinking i would be getting another fantastic series but instead was given this very dispointing story, maybe my standards were set to high therefore i was just disapointed but to me the book was all, "oh no im in trouble i need help from some vampir
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May 30, 2011
BookWhisperer
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Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!! I love Jeaniene Frost! Immediately after it s release I came across a book called Halfway to the Grave four years ago, the book description was catchy and promised for another interesting heroine that I so love so I figured What the Heck . Now four years later I am a hooked fiend, and can not enough of Frost writing or the stories that she has created. I was curious how well I would like First Drop of Crimson seeing as how it is a spin off to the Cat and Bones s
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Jan 23, 2012
Selin
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Spade ve Denise'in hikayesi bayıldım. Bones ve Cat'i kitap boyunca dört gözle beklediğim doğru ama yazar bu ikiliyle Bones ve Cat'i aratmadı :))
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Sep 22, 2010
Elena
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Ok. I will be the one to say it: Creeeeepy Cover. Not how I would imagine "Spade" would look like if he was standing with his shirt open holding ... a drunk(??) Denise. Terrible cover. But maybe this book will be so good it doesn't need a non-ridiculous-looking cover!
OK - Finally finished this book and had to do the last half by audio book. For some reason it just didn't capture me.
It's a good story, but Denise sort of bothered me. But I can't put my fi More...
OK - Finally finished this book and had to do the last half by audio book. For some reason it just didn't capture me.
It's a good story, but Denise sort of bothered me. But I can't put my fi More...
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Jun 29, 2010
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Feb 07, 2012
Anorielt
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Erster Satz: Obwohl sie im Keller saßen, konnte Denise den Kampflärm draußen hören.
(Silvester, ein Jahr zuvor)
Es ist wirklich etwas ungewohnt über die bekannten Personen aus der Night Huntress Reihe zu lesen und diesmal keinen Einblick in Cats Gedanken zu haben, da das Buch logischerweise aus Denise und Spades Sicht geschrieben ist. Neben Mencheres, der im nächsten Spin Off seine eigene Geschichte bekommt, ist Spade einer der interessantesten Vampire der gesamten Reihe und dem More...
(Silvester, ein Jahr zuvor)
Es ist wirklich etwas ungewohnt über die bekannten Personen aus der Night Huntress Reihe zu lesen und diesmal keinen Einblick in Cats Gedanken zu haben, da das Buch logischerweise aus Denise und Spades Sicht geschrieben ist. Neben Mencheres, der im nächsten Spin Off seine eigene Geschichte bekommt, ist Spade einer der interessantesten Vampire der gesamten Reihe und dem More...
Jan 15, 2012
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Dec 27, 2011
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The day Jeaniene Frost writes something that disappoints me that will be the day that the world ends.
Heart broken and barely able to keep it together. That's how Denise is after the death of her husband. She decided to live the underworld behind- everything and everyone, even Cat. But little does she know that once you go to the underworld you can never come back. One night when she is with her cousin a murder occurs. Her cousin dies More...
The day Jeaniene Frost writes something that disappoints me that will be the day that the world ends.
Heart broken and barely able to keep it together. That's how Denise is after the death of her husband. She decided to live the underworld behind- everything and everyone, even Cat. But little does she know that once you go to the underworld you can never come back. One night when she is with her cousin a murder occurs. Her cousin dies More...
