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Kismet Knight, Ph.D., Vampire Psychologist #1.4
Sex in a Coffin
Bloody, sexy and funny . . .
Sex in a Coffin is a 14,645-word short story which takes place immediately after the events of THE VAMPIRE SHRINK, book #1 in the Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist series. I recommend you read THE VAMPIRE SHRINK first.
Ever since Denver Psychologist Kismet Knight discovered the frightening world of the vampires, she’s been struggling to hold onto her sanity – with varying degrees of success. Join Kismet and 800-year-old Master Vampire Devereux as they share a typical night on the other side of the Looking Glass. Can a brainy scientist and an ancient bloodsucker really be an item? Friends with benefits? More?
Sex in a Coffin is a 14,645-word short story which takes place immediately after the events of THE VAMPIRE SHRINK, book #1 in the Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist series. I recommend you read THE VAMPIRE SHRINK first.
Ever since Denver Psychologist Kismet Knight discovered the frightening world of the vampires, she’s been struggling to hold onto her sanity – with varying degrees of success. Join Kismet and 800-year-old Master Vampire Devereux as they share a typical night on the other side of the Looking Glass. Can a brainy scientist and an ancient bloodsucker really be an item? Friends with benefits? More?
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Lynda Hilburn
20 books314 followersLynda's books can be classified as urban fantasy/dark fantasy with romance, suspense/mystery, satire, horror, humor and sex.
Lynda Hilburn writes paranormal fiction. More specifically, she writes vampire books. After a childhood filled with invisible friends, sightings of dead relatives and a fascination with the occult, turning to the paranormal was a no-brainer. In her other reality, she makes her living as a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, professional psychic/tarot reader, university instructor and workshop presenter. Her series, Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist is being rewritten and will be republished by Quercus Books in the UK and Europe, and by Sterling Publishing/Silver Oak in North America. The UK version of the first book in the series, "The Vampire Shrink" will be published September, 2011. The North American version a few months later. Book #2 (tentatively titled "Blood Therapy"), which is a new book, will be published a year later, and book #3 (the book that used to be called "Dark Harvest") will follow a year later. She also has a short story in the anthology, "Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance," called "Blood Song." "Diary of a Narcissistic Bloodsucker" and "Undead in the City" are available through Amazon.com and Smashwords.
Lynda Hilburn writes paranormal fiction. More specifically, she writes vampire books. After a childhood filled with invisible friends, sightings of dead relatives and a fascination with the occult, turning to the paranormal was a no-brainer. In her other reality, she makes her living as a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, professional psychic/tarot reader, university instructor and workshop presenter. Her series, Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist is being rewritten and will be republished by Quercus Books in the UK and Europe, and by Sterling Publishing/Silver Oak in North America. The UK version of the first book in the series, "The Vampire Shrink" will be published September, 2011. The North American version a few months later. Book #2 (tentatively titled "Blood Therapy"), which is a new book, will be published a year later, and book #3 (the book that used to be called "Dark Harvest") will follow a year later. She also has a short story in the anthology, "Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance," called "Blood Song." "Diary of a Narcissistic Bloodsucker" and "Undead in the City" are available through Amazon.com and Smashwords.
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November 5, 2013
Great quickie...so glad I found it....highly recommend!
January 5, 2018
Hmm... Honestly I’m not really sure what to say here. It was interesting to read this piece and see some info I suspect won’t be in the 2nd book (it definitely wasn’t in the 1st either), but... I don’t really feel like I would have missed too much if I hadn’t read it. Really it was very reminiscent of an earlier short story (book 0.5) from the series – same characters doing similar things...
Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy reading the characters from these short stories because I don’t recall seeing much of them in book 1, and I did enjoy the humour they bring to the story, but the stories themselves... I don’t really know how to describe it. They go too far? Are too over the top? Something like that.
In this story in particular, it was too much of a parent-child relationship. Crazy old vampire (Devereaux) introduces his human lover (Kismet) to two of his vampire “children.” In theory, that sounds fine – even a bit boring! But... Ugh. The “children” act like three year olds, and “Daddy” Devereaux plays the tired father. As entertaining as it was, I rolled my eyes and was pulled out of the story by the very idea that adults – especially vampiric ones – would be acting like this. Especially considering how Devereaux acted in book 1. It’s just not in his character to be doing this, in my opinion, and I struggle to believe that his “children” would be so disrespectful. Their reasoning for their behaviour makes things even worse...
I also wasn’t really sure what to make of the title. At first glance I thought it was perfect because you go into the story while in the middle of some crazy sex in a coffin (awkward), but... that’s pretty well the end of it. Except for a brief mention at the end. The bulk of the story was about the parent-child relationship, really.
Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy reading the characters from these short stories because I don’t recall seeing much of them in book 1, and I did enjoy the humour they bring to the story, but the stories themselves... I don’t really know how to describe it. They go too far? Are too over the top? Something like that.
In this story in particular, it was too much of a parent-child relationship. Crazy old vampire (Devereaux) introduces his human lover (Kismet) to two of his vampire “children.” In theory, that sounds fine – even a bit boring! But... Ugh. The “children” act like three year olds, and “Daddy” Devereaux plays the tired father. As entertaining as it was, I rolled my eyes and was pulled out of the story by the very idea that adults – especially vampiric ones – would be acting like this. Especially considering how Devereaux acted in book 1. It’s just not in his character to be doing this, in my opinion, and I struggle to believe that his “children” would be so disrespectful. Their reasoning for their behaviour makes things even worse...
I also wasn’t really sure what to make of the title. At first glance I thought it was perfect because you go into the story while in the middle of some crazy sex in a coffin (awkward), but... that’s pretty well the end of it. Except for a brief mention at the end. The bulk of the story was about the parent-child relationship, really.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 3, 2014
INITIAL THOUGHTS
I think its fair to say I approached this novella with fairly high expectations after having read some of Lynda's other novellas and book one and two in the series too. Having loved all so far I did expect a certain level of romance with some humour thrown in too.
MY REVIEW
I purchased and downloaded an e-copy of this one from Amazon.co.uk.
So the book begins with Kismet and Devereux up close and personal in a rather deluxe sounding coffin. Apparently Kismet had wondered what it was like to be inside a coffin and of course Devereux instantly indulges her curiosity.
Devereux is in his own style romancing and courting Kismet. He desperately wants her to trust him and is hinting he will tell her much more about himself very soon. Devereux has also been tied up with work a lot recently so had decided to whisk Kismet away with him to send some quality time together and is keeping the destination a "surprise".
Two of Devereux's "off spring" want to meet Kismet, they are old, old vampires with a kind of slapstick comedy thing going on with each other. though they do take things a little too far and end up seriously scaring Kismet much to Devereux annoyance.
So after the "misunderstanding" Kismet & Devereux do spend some quality time together and Kismet feels like she can trust the ancient Vampire but still has her doubts as to whether their strange relationship will stand the test of time and grow stronger, or will Vampire politics, and drama's come between them. Is Kismet getting too involved in all thing Vampire? Having a relationship with one, working with them, and socialising with them too.
So did I enjoy the novella? Yes, I was ready for a little more Kismet & Devereux!
Would I recommend the novella? Yes, though you don't have to read them for the books to make sense they are a great addition to the series. The novellas help pass the wait for the next book!
Would I read more books and or novellas of Kismet & Devereux? Yes please! I certainly intend to.
Would I read other books by Lynda Hilburn? I wuld certainly give other books by Lynda a read though I'm not sure if I could love other characters as much as I do Kismet & Devereux!
I think its fair to say I approached this novella with fairly high expectations after having read some of Lynda's other novellas and book one and two in the series too. Having loved all so far I did expect a certain level of romance with some humour thrown in too.
MY REVIEW
I purchased and downloaded an e-copy of this one from Amazon.co.uk.
So the book begins with Kismet and Devereux up close and personal in a rather deluxe sounding coffin. Apparently Kismet had wondered what it was like to be inside a coffin and of course Devereux instantly indulges her curiosity.
Devereux is in his own style romancing and courting Kismet. He desperately wants her to trust him and is hinting he will tell her much more about himself very soon. Devereux has also been tied up with work a lot recently so had decided to whisk Kismet away with him to send some quality time together and is keeping the destination a "surprise".
Two of Devereux's "off spring" want to meet Kismet, they are old, old vampires with a kind of slapstick comedy thing going on with each other. though they do take things a little too far and end up seriously scaring Kismet much to Devereux annoyance.
So after the "misunderstanding" Kismet & Devereux do spend some quality time together and Kismet feels like she can trust the ancient Vampire but still has her doubts as to whether their strange relationship will stand the test of time and grow stronger, or will Vampire politics, and drama's come between them. Is Kismet getting too involved in all thing Vampire? Having a relationship with one, working with them, and socialising with them too.
So did I enjoy the novella? Yes, I was ready for a little more Kismet & Devereux!
Would I recommend the novella? Yes, though you don't have to read them for the books to make sense they are a great addition to the series. The novellas help pass the wait for the next book!
Would I read more books and or novellas of Kismet & Devereux? Yes please! I certainly intend to.
Would I read other books by Lynda Hilburn? I wuld certainly give other books by Lynda a read though I'm not sure if I could love other characters as much as I do Kismet & Devereux!
April 21, 2016
Sex In A Coffin...Short but Sweet
Yes...Sex In A Coffin, short but Sweet. Yes it was. Again, Linda takes us on an erotic tour of Kismet's new hometown of Denver. She is so busy now. Between her vampire patients in the evening, and her human patient's during the day, Kismet is staying busy.
She goes out to an interview at a local radio station...piece of cake. Until her interviewer starts making racy comments and trying his lecherous best to try to get her to go to bed with him...where was this guy coming from! Only a few calls in and she was ready to take a club to him.
The next phone call just about stopped her heart! She could tell by his voice that he was a vampire. But wait, it was daylight. A vampire couldn't call in and talk to her during the day time...could He? She knew that she was in trouble again.
Yes...Sex In A Coffin, short but Sweet. Yes it was. Again, Linda takes us on an erotic tour of Kismet's new hometown of Denver. She is so busy now. Between her vampire patients in the evening, and her human patient's during the day, Kismet is staying busy.
She goes out to an interview at a local radio station...piece of cake. Until her interviewer starts making racy comments and trying his lecherous best to try to get her to go to bed with him...where was this guy coming from! Only a few calls in and she was ready to take a club to him.
The next phone call just about stopped her heart! She could tell by his voice that he was a vampire. But wait, it was daylight. A vampire couldn't call in and talk to her during the day time...could He? She knew that she was in trouble again.
December 4, 2016
Dev and Kismet explore new love nests and Kismet meets Lawrence and Elliot who play a trick on her (still think they got off too easy, though this was a more interesting punishment). Later Dev takes her to Paris for a romantic romp.
So far I don’t like Luna, but she may grow on me. She reminds me of Eric Northman’s assistant Pam in True Blood.
Fave scenes: big Kahuna, Lawrence & Elliot’s punishment and the secret chamber.
So far I don’t like Luna, but she may grow on me. She reminds me of Eric Northman’s assistant Pam in True Blood.
Fave scenes: big Kahuna, Lawrence & Elliot’s punishment and the secret chamber.
August 23, 2014
The thing I like about the first book of this serie is that it's about a psycologist that talks to vampires. It's great really.
This instead is just sloppy romance with not much of the funny therapy sessions going on. Meh.
This instead is just sloppy romance with not much of the funny therapy sessions going on. Meh.
October 3, 2013
"Precipitate upon my erotic procession? Wha . . ?” I laughed, realizing what he meant to say. “Oh, you mean rain on my sex parade.”"
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