By: Jenna Ryan
Genres: Romance Paranormal
Posted: November 20, 2015
Jenna Ryan does a marvelous job crafting a spooky ambiance as every shadow, heck, even a doll seems suspiciously scary. Voodoo permeates every aspect of the storyline as anything seems plausible, particularly deep in the depths of the bayou. The tropical storm hitting the area accentuates the eeriness even further. However, my favorite part is Billy, and I love the way Jenna Ryan works Billy into the story.
The romance between Mia and Ryder heats up pretty quickly as their attraction ignites almost immediately. Ryder isn't my favorite hero because I don't like some of his actions, including the impersonation and lies to Mia. Once his secrets begin to emerge, the actions are understandable, but I really wanted Mia to give him his comeuppance.
BLACK ROSE is the first in the Shadows series and offers readers a tantalizing teaser of what is to come in future books. As one would expect, there are loose ends left hanging because the resolution only opens up a deeper mystery. I suspect many paranormal romance readers will appreciate BLACK ROSE as Jenna Ryan excels in mysterious and eerie world building.
Book Summary
Voodoo is a shadowy business. So is murder.
Shadow, Book 1
Mia LeMay’s Creole ancestry spices the atmosphere that permeates her bluesy New Orleans nightclub and sugar-dusted tearoom. But her cloistered world shatters when she witnesses a murder—and she’s forced to put her life in the hands of a man she’s never met.
A man whose golden eyes hide as many dark secrets as the killer who wants her dead.
Even as Agent Rick Ryder whisks Mia into the teeth of a tropical storm, guilt twists like a knife in his gut. He has a personal stake in keeping the black-haired beauty safe. Once his superiors figure out what he pulled to make sure he’s the one watching her back, his life will be worth about as much as hers if he fails.
Deep in the Louisiana mangroves, desire envelopes them like the steamy bayou mist. But there are many things lurking in the shadows. Things that slither. Things that bite. And something evil that’s determined to make sure Mia never sees the light of another dawn…
This title has been previously published.
Warning: Contains a sexy federal agent (or is he?) who’s a ticking time bomb, and a woman with the bayou in her blood and a wicked way with stiletto heels. Grab your gris gris bag, gaienne, the real bad is comin’!
by: Jenna Ryan
Samhain Publishing
October 1, 2015
On Sale: October 13, 2015
Featuring: Rick Ryder; Mia LeMay
ISBN: 1619231247
EAN: 9781619231245
Kindle: B013UEHQHC
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