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Dinner at the Blue Moon Cafe
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A monster moves through the darkest night, lit only by the full moon, taking them, one by one, from Seattle’s gay gathering areas.
In an atmosphere of spine-tingling fear, Thad Matthews finds his first true love cooking in an Italian restaurant called The Blue Moon Cafe. Sam Lupino is everything Thad has ever hoped for in a man: virile, sexy as hell, kind, and…he can cook!
A ...more
In an atmosphere of spine-tingling fear, Thad Matthews finds his first true love cooking in an Italian restaurant called The Blue Moon Cafe. Sam Lupino is everything Thad has ever hoped for in a man: virile, sexy as hell, kind, and…he can cook!
A ...more
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October 19th 2020
by NineStar Press
(first published March 6th 2010)
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Time of Death 25%
-Too Insta even for me
-No chemistry.
-Some very weird dialogue.
-Too Insta even for me
-No chemistry.
-Some very weird dialogue.
2.5 hearts
I had a hard time getting through this story. I would pick it up, read the first chapter, and then put it back down again. For months I did this. Months. I just couldn't find any interest in it at all. I ended up forcing myself to read this more for the obligation than anything.
It wasn't as though the writing was bad or anything like that. I've enjoyed many, many of Mr. Reed's books and consider him a favorite author. And the genre was fine. I like werewolf stories. I don't even mind ...more
I had a hard time getting through this story. I would pick it up, read the first chapter, and then put it back down again. For months I did this. Months. I just couldn't find any interest in it at all. I ended up forcing myself to read this more for the obligation than anything.
It wasn't as though the writing was bad or anything like that. I've enjoyed many, many of Mr. Reed's books and consider him a favorite author. And the genre was fine. I like werewolf stories. I don't even mind ...more
This book is filled with paralyzing suspense and had me sitting at the end of my seat and I was literally yelling: RUN GODAMNIT RUN!! And for your information I read it during the day and not at night. :snorts: After what I've heard about it how stupid do you think I am?
As Rick's books always do it leaves you with a sense of awe, intrigue and quite frankly will his books ever end without you scratching your head and wondering wait a sec you can't just end it like that?
This one will do that to y ...more
As Rick's books always do it leaves you with a sense of awe, intrigue and quite frankly will his books ever end without you scratching your head and wondering wait a sec you can't just end it like that?
This one will do that to y ...more
I've read the first edition. I'm eager to read the second.
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4.5 stars
Full review can be found at On Top Down Under Book Reviews.
This is not your typical werewolf or shifter story. Most I see out these days show the werewolf in a good light. That is definitely not the case with The Blue Moon Cafe. If you are familiar with this author's work then you know to expect the unexpected. If not, be prepared as this is no sweet and sappy romance. The killings are described and this book has a dark eleme ...more
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4.5 stars
Full review can be found at On Top Down Under Book Reviews.
This is not your typical werewolf or shifter story. Most I see out these days show the werewolf in a good light. That is definitely not the case with The Blue Moon Cafe. If you are familiar with this author's work then you know to expect the unexpected. If not, be prepared as this is no sweet and sappy romance. The killings are described and this book has a dark eleme ...more
As a horror story, Dinner at the Blue Moon Cafe succeeds beautifully. The gruesome murders of gay men in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood are horrifyingly described through the senses of the killer, and scenes with the killer hunting victims are of the "Run, for gawd's sake, RUN!" variety. I don't think I'm giving away too much of the plot to say this story features werewolves, not shifters and alphas and mating and whatnot, just your basic terrifying creature that goes bump in the night ...
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2.5 stars
I liked very little about this story or the author’s writing style. I wasn’t invested in any of the characters, I was utterly disappointed at zero reveal on werewolf culture and lore, the world building was weak, and there was entirely too much tell and not enough show. This author is clearly not my cuppa.
I liked very little about this story or the author’s writing style. I wasn’t invested in any of the characters, I was utterly disappointed at zero reveal on werewolf culture and lore, the world building was weak, and there was entirely too much tell and not enough show. This author is clearly not my cuppa.
Feb 21, 2017
Jewel
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Shelves:
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shifters,
mm,
review-copy,
z-2017-200-299,
time-period-contemporary,
did-not-finish
DNF 35% - No rating
I just couldn't get into this story at all. The relationship was too "insta" for my tastes and the time jumps made it difficult for me to even figure out their attraction, much less anything else. ...more
I just couldn't get into this story at all. The relationship was too "insta" for my tastes and the time jumps made it difficult for me to even figure out their attraction, much less anything else. ...more
I usually listen to audio books (the unabridged versions) via headphones traveling on hours-long plane rides or driving long trips alone. So when a book I’ve had my eye on was released in audio book format recently, I decided to take a chance and listen while in my car – which proved quite often as I found myself looking for places to go, errands that needed doing so I could listen to Rick R. Reed’s suspenseful, romantic thriller, The Blue Moon Café.
Taken from the blurb for both print and audio ...more
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.25 stars
Dinner at The Blue Moon Café is a re-release of an older Rick R. Reed work published several years ago. As such, if you know any of Reed’s wonderful writing of late, you can see how far he has progressed as a novelist. While this book was most definitely a horror story that includes highly visceral and descriptive passages of genuine werewolves stalking and killing their prey, a romance it is not—at least in the conventional HEA sense. Instead the suspense and he ...more
Not really my cup of tea...it dragged a little and I found Thad to be a bit too wishy washy. Always going back and forth with Sam. The paranormal component wasn't very well done either.
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This was a good story and the narration made it an excellent listening experience. I like Rick R Reed's writing and the narration just gave his writing an extraordinary and deeply enjoyable dimension.
The narration really brought the story to life in a way that reading wouldn't have done. The voices of the characters were just superb and I was drawn into the story in a deep way. I read this while taking my morning walks and it made the time pass by so quickly.
This isn't your usual mm romance wit ...more
The narration really brought the story to life in a way that reading wouldn't have done. The voices of the characters were just superb and I was drawn into the story in a deep way. I read this while taking my morning walks and it made the time pass by so quickly.
This isn't your usual mm romance wit ...more
There are quite a few ways to describe this book, and I still don’t know which is the best one. I could call this an “entertaining murder mystery with a paranormal touch” or “a suspenseful romance with elements of horror” or even “a werewolf love story without fated mates”. All of these descriptions only get to part of the truth though, so I am afraid I’ll have to leave it as “an unusual novel” and recommend you read it yourself and come up with your own description. While there are elements of
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Someone--or something--is killing Seattle's gay men.
A creature moves through the darkest night, lit only by the full moon, taking them, one by one, from the rain city's gay gathering areas.
Someone--or something--is falling in love with Thad Matthews.
Against a backdrop of horror and fear, young Thad finds his first true love in the most unlikely of places--a new Italian restaurant called The Blue Moon Cafe. Sam is everything Thad has ever dreamed of in a man: compassionate, giving, handsome, a ...more
A creature moves through the darkest night, lit only by the full moon, taking them, one by one, from the rain city's gay gathering areas.
Someone--or something--is falling in love with Thad Matthews.
Against a backdrop of horror and fear, young Thad finds his first true love in the most unlikely of places--a new Italian restaurant called The Blue Moon Cafe. Sam is everything Thad has ever dreamed of in a man: compassionate, giving, handsome, a ...more
I love a good werewolf story but haven't read any in a while as they are too much the same. I was happily surprised that this one was unique and the werewolves weren't sparkly or watered down.
Sam Lupino has opened a new restaurant in Seatle he and his family has many secrets, and he keeps to himself.
Thad has recently lost his job, living on unemployment and bored. One night he decides to try the new restaurant near him. He is surprised when the owner is so handsome and sparks fly.They begin dat ...more
Sam Lupino has opened a new restaurant in Seatle he and his family has many secrets, and he keeps to himself.
Thad has recently lost his job, living on unemployment and bored. One night he decides to try the new restaurant near him. He is surprised when the owner is so handsome and sparks fly.They begin dat ...more
I have been trying to sprinkle in some different things into the mix the last month or so. The paranormal, zombie , fright type novels have been giving me a case of the chills on occasion and I am more of a goose bump, action, adventure, humor, mystery, OCD type guy. So, when I got a hold of The Blue Moon Café I thought, hey give it a whirl, how bad can werewolves be. I was happy to say it contained all of the above.
Rick R. Reed puts a very unique spin on a plotline that could be become old and ...more
Rick R. Reed puts a very unique spin on a plotline that could be become old and ...more
Blue Moon Cafe was such a fun story to read (listen to, actually, as I did this one on audiobook). I think fun is actually the best descriptor of this novel. Though it may be a strange adjective to choose for a book that has a couple scenes with mild descriptions of werewolf killings. It managed to be both cheeky and keep the reader guessing, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Mild spoiler----as for those ratings that give it a low number because they didn’t like the ending, I can’t tell you sick I am ...more
Mild spoiler----as for those ratings that give it a low number because they didn’t like the ending, I can’t tell you sick I am ...more
WOW!! An amazing thriller that kept me guessing, a sexy love story that doesn’t quiet end the way I hoped, add in werewolves and you have a really great story that is nothing like your normal everyday shifter book. The shifter aspect of the story is secondary, the books focus is on a serial killer who is targeting gay men.
The connection between Thad and Sam was there from the beginning, but their love was not an easy one nor was it instant and forever. So many questions and a whole lot of suspi ...more
The connection between Thad and Sam was there from the beginning, but their love was not an easy one nor was it instant and forever. So many questions and a whole lot of suspi ...more
Unfortunately I have to bow out of this one. I've been trying to read it for over a week and made it to about 40% ish and I just can't get into it. I didn't feel any heat between the two MCs. I thought Thad had more chemistry with the side character and his new friend, Jared.
I didn't like the way Sam treated Thad and I thought Thad was kind of all over the place. I was also thrown by Sam's sister. She was so nice at the dinner then all of a sudden she's so cold? I feel like it didn't add up... ...more
I didn't like the way Sam treated Thad and I thought Thad was kind of all over the place. I was also thrown by Sam's sister. She was so nice at the dinner then all of a sudden she's so cold? I feel like it didn't add up... ...more
3.5 stars - I was given a copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
I’m not quite sure how to categorise this story. It’s a shifter story narrated by a human who doesn’t know shifters exist. It’s a murder mystery whodunnit but we know who the villain is almost from the start. There are a couple of scenes which might push this into the horror genre - but on some level, this is also an m/m romance. All in all, this story left me a little bewildered.
This story is told from Thad’s pe ...more
I’m not quite sure how to categorise this story. It’s a shifter story narrated by a human who doesn’t know shifters exist. It’s a murder mystery whodunnit but we know who the villain is almost from the start. There are a couple of scenes which might push this into the horror genre - but on some level, this is also an m/m romance. All in all, this story left me a little bewildered.
This story is told from Thad’s pe ...more
For the record, one of Rick R. Reed’s horror stories is not supposed to include tears. Emotion, sure. Terror, totally expected. Romance, probably. But tears? I in no way expected a story about blood thirsty, vengeful driven werewolves to bring me to tears. *sigh* That’s not a bad thing though. I consider any book that can draw that kind of emotion a worth-while read. It just kind of caught me off guard.
Dinner at the Blue Moon Cafe was told by several different POVs. It definitely kept things int ...more
Dinner at the Blue Moon Cafe was told by several different POVs. It definitely kept things int ...more
When I read the blurb I find the story interesting and I was super excited about, what i got instead of a thrilling story was an over the place story. I didn't liked Sam at all or his and Thad's love story... it was full of lies and half truths and I just didn't see chemistry between them. It was really disappointing.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review. ...more
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review. ...more
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:
Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
Thad has been wallowing while he has been on unemployment, with pretty much only his dog for company. When he decides to treat himself and visits the Blue Moon Café he finds much more than he was expecting.
Sam first pushes Thad away despite their connection, but just as Thad begins to look for other options he has to call him while volunteering. Speaking to each other seems to reawaken Sam’s feelings and they d ...more
Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
Thad has been wallowing while he has been on unemployment, with pretty much only his dog for company. When he decides to treat himself and visits the Blue Moon Café he finds much more than he was expecting.
Sam first pushes Thad away despite their connection, but just as Thad begins to look for other options he has to call him while volunteering. Speaking to each other seems to reawaken Sam’s feelings and they d ...more
Thad Matthews is between jobs, between boyfriends and trying to pull his self-esteem out of the gutter in Seattle’s gay neighborhood, Capitol Hill. But he has to be careful during his nights out clubbing to find a new love/lust interest because there have been some gruesome deaths in the area, gay men mutilated and half-eaten, and it always seems to happen during a full moon.
When Thad decides to try the new Italian restaurant that opens near his apartment, he encounters more than great food and ...more
When Thad decides to try the new Italian restaurant that opens near his apartment, he encounters more than great food and ...more
Wow, I am not sure what to say. The twist and turns made this book extremely engrossing.
Off the top, I like that this did not revolve around the shifters. Their life and that they exist is not what the story revolves around. The second thing was that the human did not automatically roll over and accept it just because he is or maybe in love.
I flip-flopped between who was better for Thad, Sam or Jared. They both had their merits. I think I was just as indecisive as Thad on this issue. I am happy ...more
Off the top, I like that this did not revolve around the shifters. Their life and that they exist is not what the story revolves around. The second thing was that the human did not automatically roll over and accept it just because he is or maybe in love.
I flip-flopped between who was better for Thad, Sam or Jared. They both had their merits. I think I was just as indecisive as Thad on this issue. I am happy ...more
This is a fantastic horror novel -- one that literally had me terrified for the characters on more than one occasion, which is rare for me. But I think it's important to point out this is a horror novel with a romantic thread running through it -- not the other way around. It ends the way a horror novel should, but not necessarily the way a romance novel should. I'm not saying the ending is bad. You'll have to read it. I'm just saying, this is a horror novel. Expect it to be.
I like the way the w ...more
I like the way the w ...more
Oct 16, 2017
Heather
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
halloween-time,
rick-r-reed
4-1/2 Stars
I'm going to start by saying that immediate attraction bordering on insta-love is not for everyone and I understand that but when its done right than its amazing. Well, for me Dinner at the Blue Moon Cafe is done right. I say "immediate attraction bordering on insta-love" because I think it's pretty instant on Sam's part and for Thad its nearly there but he's afraid to completely embrace it.
I loved seeing inside the mind of the killer in this story, its not something that always works ...more
I'm going to start by saying that immediate attraction bordering on insta-love is not for everyone and I understand that but when its done right than its amazing. Well, for me Dinner at the Blue Moon Cafe is done right. I say "immediate attraction bordering on insta-love" because I think it's pretty instant on Sam's part and for Thad its nearly there but he's afraid to completely embrace it.
I loved seeing inside the mind of the killer in this story, its not something that always works ...more
The werewolves in this story truly are werewolves. Except for one thing. A bite will not "change" someone, being a werewolf is an hereditary thing. The wolf only comes out during a full moon and they usually restrict themselves to hunting animals.
But someone is hunting humans. Gay, male humans.
Thad is at loose ends in his life. He lost his job and hasn't had any luck finding another. He is a likable fellow trying to find his way. I liked Thad. I felt his excitment when he met Sam and his need fo ...more
But someone is hunting humans. Gay, male humans.
Thad is at loose ends in his life. He lost his job and hasn't had any luck finding another. He is a likable fellow trying to find his way. I liked Thad. I felt his excitment when he met Sam and his need fo ...more
Feb 10, 2012
Durwood
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
gay horror lovers - esp if you live in Seattle, where it is set
Reed is at his best when describing a scene in such vivid detail that the reader is transported into the story. He does a particularly good job of this in Blue Moon when describing the Italian cuisine served at the cafe - he had me salivating Pavlovian-style.
I loved the perfect blend of culinary delights, eroticism, suspense, and terror. While the plot does not always go where you expect, I was able to anticipate the next immediate event most of the time; this didn't detract from my enjoyment at ...more
I loved the perfect blend of culinary delights, eroticism, suspense, and terror. While the plot does not always go where you expect, I was able to anticipate the next immediate event most of the time; this didn't detract from my enjoyment at ...more
May 28, 2010
LD Durham
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
Recommended to LD by:
Carvedwood
Shelves:
m-m-romance,
urban-fantasy
I didn't particularly care for the writing style. It was a bit too conspicuous for me. I kept thinking of this book as a B horror flick written as a novel. It wasn't bad, but the emotions were a little over-acted and I could see what was coming from a long way off.
I found the interludes of the monster's thoughts a distraction and really dropped any sort of intensity level that had been building. I never connected with the main character, Thad, finding him to be silly, wishy-washy, and shallow, ...more
I found the interludes of the monster's thoughts a distraction and really dropped any sort of intensity level that had been building. I never connected with the main character, Thad, finding him to be silly, wishy-washy, and shallow, ...more
Aug 16, 2012
Jane A
rated it
liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
paranormal,
shapeshifters
I didn't quite enjoy this book as much as I'd like. I didn't really like the style of writing. The only parts I did like was the parts in the pov of the monster in the beginning (that was really nice and creepy), the way the author would describe things and the fact that there isn't a HEA. I didn't like the couple anyway. I didn't fall in love with them so I was confused when Ted suddenly admitted that he was in love with Sam.
The main reason why I didn't like Ted was because I felt that he talk ...more
The main reason why I didn't like Ted was because I felt that he talk ...more
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