"Well written powerhouse dark paranormal collection"

"Masquerade" by Amanda Ashley. For three lonely centuries, Jason has felt he has had nothing to live for as he cares for no one. However his dark feelings change quite dramatically when he sees Leanne perform on stage. She feels the same way, but what will happen when she learns the truth about his nocturnal secret.

"Dark Dream" by Christine Feehan. The Carpathian male Falcon wants one last time walking the healing soil of his homeland Mountains after being away forever. However, to his shock, he senses his beloved mate is close by. Now Falcon has found a reason to live. However, Sara Marten fled from him once before and though she loves Falcon she remains very frightened of what he is capable of doing.

"Midnight Serenade" by Ronda Thompson. Though he fled as fast as his wolf body could go, Rick wants to stop to allow his pursuers to kill him and end the curse. Wildlife expert Stephanie intercedes with the hunters ready to kill the wolf, but the beast bites her. She shoots the feral creature with her tranquilizer gun, but the wolf escapes. Later Stephanie meets Rick who worries his bite might convert her into a lycanthrope just like him. In spite of his concern, they fall in love with one another.

All three supernatural romances are well written powerhouses with strong lead characters. Sub-genre fans will enjoy this dark paranormal collection and seek other tales from the dark by this writing threesome.

Harriet Klausner /September, 2001
Copyright © 2001 for ParaNormal Romance Reviews

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Courtesy ParaNormal Romance
Posted September 27, 2001

Summary

Winner of the PEARL AWARD 2001 - Best Anthology
Best Novella - "Dark Dream" by Christine Feehan