A review by nikkisbooknook
Immortal Desires by D.J. Bryce, C.J. Hartnett, Melanie James, Christina Escue, Monica La Porta, Casey Hagen, Nicole Garcia, Rebecca Rivard, A.K. Michaels, J.D. Frettier, S.J. Pierce, Elaine Barris, Lia Davis, Heather Hildenbrand, Jennifer Theriot, Cora A. Murray, Madison Sevier, Bella Roccaforte, N.L. Hoffmann, Susan Griscom

5.0

The Dragon and the Vampire - AK MIchaels
Ronan is the director of the SEB. He joined shortly after its inception and rose quickly. Although now mostly a desk jockey, which he hates, he still likes to get out of the office and kick ass on occasion. He has some moves for a 400 year old plus Vampire!!! He is tasked with searching for and protecting a dragon, long thought extinct, by his sire, Josef.

Starr, said dragon, has been on the run for so long, she no longer trusts anyone and is forever on the watch for hunters. When she first encounters Ronan and his team she doesn't smell the stench of black magic on them but that doesn't mean she's going to trust the "bloodsucking leech". Their second encounter sows the seeds of trusts and when they finally meet face to face she feels a natural pull towards him.

No spoilers here but I loved the interplay and building relationship between them. There was no real insta-love but the slow burn of attraction. Ronans attitude, macho over a soft gooey centre is so sweet. I love that he swears in Irish Gaelic as it sets him apart from the umpteen other vampires floating around. Starr, is fiercely independent and used to taking care of herself. I don't know why but I hear her in my head with a New York or New Jersey accent, no idea why!!!! The sparks between Fang and Puff are ridiculously hot.

Zane - Elaine Barris

Zane has lived a long time as a vampire but even vampires get burned in the love department! He fell in love with Lindy through her writing and finally worked up a plan to meet her.

Lindy is still settling into her new life. Divorced because her husband is an ass and can't accept her writing. She also has to put up with a mother who doesn't support her either! She is knocked for six when Zane is her assistant at an adult convention and her life quickly spirals out of control.

She doesn't want to get sucked into a man's life again. She wants to be her own person and let her inner bad girl out! But finding out that the supernatural world is real and they are adoring fans...well that might be just too much for even Lindy to handle!

I loved who Zane never tore down Lindy. He built her up and was always there to be her strength when she needed it. He loved that she came out of her shell with him and they did things that she never did with her husband. London (aka Lindy) is sensationally naïve, warm, smart and sexy! She has real self-esteem issues which Zane puts to bed!

OMG the "visions" that he shares with Lindy could melt your kindle!