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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.01083538
EAN num: 9780425215166
ISBN number: 0425215164
Label: Berkley Sensation
Manufacturer: Berkley Sensation
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 394
Printing Date: May 01, 2007
Publishing house: Berkley Sensation
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New York Times bestselling authors Maggie Shayne and Marjorie Liu join two hot talents in an anthology of all-new sexy paranormal romance.
New York Times bestselling authors Maggie Shayne and Marjorie M. Liu, and sizzling newcomers Alyssa Day and Meljean Brook discover the wild instinct in everyone with four all-new stories of feral heat. Fans will get swept away by the passions in the unfathomable depths of Atlantis; they'll follow the shadows that stalk both the living and the undead in a world of vampires and guardian angels; they'll enter the forbidden world of the demon horde and their willing victims; and they'll be privy to the secrets of a beautiful animal-whisperer who's drawn closer to the most suspect of all male animals-man.
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Liu, Shayne, and Day are a few of my more favorite authors. I've never heard of Brook before. I must say I felt Liu stole the show. What an intriguing new story line she has come up with. The beginning..."My mother was murdered on the day I turned twenty-one..." hooked me line and sinker and I was not able to put the book down again until I finished all of her 100 pages. I then made sure I had her book "The Iron Hunt," so that I could continue where the short story left off. I highly suggest fans read this short story before they read The Iron Hunt because some things described her are not explained in the novel.
I also enjoyed Maggie Shayne's book about the vet who could talk to animals. The subplot about the serial rapist was a nice angle to keep the action in the story going strong.
Alyssa Day's story with the warrior Bastien was sweet and worth the read, but I found it a bit rushed. There were characters there that were hurt or had died that I felt I should have had some emotional background to, but because it was a short story, it only felt lacking. I had already read the third novel in this series that happened to mention Bastien finding his mate. I admit I was confused about that, not realizing this short story came before. But I don't believe it made anything confusing.
Meljean Brook's short story intrigued me enough that I plan to look up other novels by her.
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I enjoyed this anthology some stories more then others. What threw off though was that Liu's protagonist's power concept seem very similar to those of Jackie Estacado from the comic The Darkness. He also has demons that work for him and will die if he has a child because those demons will abandon him for his son. Talk about similar. Did anyone else notice this or is it just me?
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Being a fan of Liu's Dirk & Steele series, I bought this for her short story. I didn't enjoy it at all; it seemed depressing and hopeless with little-to-like-about-them characters; (I really couldn't feel fuzzy about tattoo demons who fed from filthy toilets). If it's a prelude to a new series, I won't be buying any. Fortunately I did somewhat enjoy the Shayne and Day stories.
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This book is a must have for the short story lover. Each is different--no common theme here. And, each is worthy of re-reading. I particularly like the story of the Atlantean Warrior. It is the second story in current series by Alyssa Day and is referenced in the subsequent book. Excellent bridge. First time I have read the other three authors, and will now look for other books by them. All of these stories had substance and were just steamy enough to satisfy a yearning. I highly recommend this book.
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Paranormal fans rejoice! Four exceptional authors have joined forces to create a fabulous anthology with WILD THING.
Maggie Shayne opens up this anthology with "Animal Magnetism". Macy McNamara is an excellent veterinarian but she has a secret: Macy can communicate with animals. Unfortunately, this talent puts her in jeopardy when Detective Jay Harris enlists her help with an injured dog who has witnessed a brutal crime.
Maggie Shayne takes readers through a gamut of emotions with "Animal Magnetism". She sharply contrasts the brutality of the rapes with the charm and unconditional love of the dogs, particularly with Cassie. The romance between Macy and Jay is extraordinarily well done and I love the witty repartee between the two of them. Maggie Shayne provides some clever but very dark and shocking twists in this phenomenal tale.
"Paradise" by Meljean Brook is yet another entry in her Guardians series. Someone is killing vampires and Guardian Selah is determined to put a stop to it. But very first she must enlist the help of Lucas Marsden, leader of the vampire community in Ashland. Lucas is devastated by his guilt after one of the recent deaths. Will Selah and Lucas be able to stop the terror stalking the vampires or will Lucas' guilt overwhelm him instead?
Meljean Brook has created a fascinating world. The depth and complexity of her world building leaves me literally in awe as I want to know more. There are some continuing characters from her other Guardians' book and I think readers who have read her previous books in the series will probably appreciate the characters more as a result.
Marjorie M. Liu introduces readers to "Hunter Kiss". Maxine has a unique gift that enables her to hunt demons. She thought she knew the pattern her life would take but meeting Grant Cooperon turns her whole world upside down.
"Hunter Kiss" is the very first story in a new urban fantasy series and wow, what a start! Marjorie M. Liu teases the reader with fascinating tidbits about this phenomenal new world while still providing a very satisfying short story. I love the gumption of Maxine and the entire concept behind the tattoos is perhaps one of the cleverest things I have ever read. "Hunter Kiss" is a tantalizing tale that promises readers a new series that is sure to be a hit.
Alyssa Day concludes this anthology with "Wild Hearts in Atlantis". As one of the Warriors of Poseidon, Bastien considers himself more brawn than brains so he's horrified when he is sent to be a liaison between the Atlanteans and the shape-shifters. His contact is the fiery shape-shifter Kat Fiero, a woman he hasn't been able to forget since their very first encounter. Will another one of the Warriors of Poseidon lose his heart?
Alyssa Day really hits her stride in this second story in the Warriors of Poseidon series. Bastien's story incorporates all of the best elements of this complex but very intriguing world. The very first book in the series, ATLANTIS RISING, set the stage for the conflicts between all of the various factions within the supernatural community and "Wild Hearts in Atlantis" directly follows up on those uneasy relationships. If you haven't read ATLANTIS RISING, be forewarned that "Wild Hearts in Atlantis" reveals much of the finale from the book. Alyssa Day has solidified me as one of her fans with this very solid sequel!
WILD THING is one of those rare anthologies in which every story provides an interesting twist to the more traditional paranormal themes. There are no dull moments in this anthology! WILD THING is definitely a must read for fans who like their stories on the dark side of paranormal. Easily recommended!
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