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Awaiting #2
Awaiting the Night
Count Kazimir Vasilov arrives at Wolfram Castle to prevent a deadly prophecy from being fulfilled, but when he meets Melisande Davidovich, she becomes a distraction he cannot afford, especially when she becomes the target of a twisted madman. Original.
336 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 2011
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Donna Lea Simpson
45 books113 followersDonna Lea Simpson is a nationally bestselling romance and mystery novelist with over twenty titles published in the last ten years. An early love for the novels of Jane Austen and Agatha Christie was a portent of things to come; Donna believes that a dash of mystery adds piquancy to a romantic tale, and a hint of romance adds humanity to a mystery story. Besides writing romance and mystery novels and reading the same, Donna has a long list of passions: cats and tea, cooking and vintage cookware, cross-stitching and watercolor painting among them. Karaoke offers her the chance to warble Dionne Warwick tunes, and nature is a constant source of comfort and inspiration. A long walk is her favorite exercise, and a fruity merlot is her drink of choice when the tea is all gone. Donna lives in Canada.
The best writing advice, Donna believes, comes from the letters of Jane Austen. The author wrote, in an October 26th, 1813 letter to her sister, Cassandra, “I am not at all in a humor for writing; I must write on till I am.”
The best writing advice, Donna believes, comes from the letters of Jane Austen. The author wrote, in an October 26th, 1813 letter to her sister, Cassandra, “I am not at all in a humor for writing; I must write on till I am.”
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March 29, 2015
After enjoying the first book in the series, Awaiting the Moon, so much, I was anxious to try another wolf-related story on for size. Sadly I didn't enjoy this one as much, only gathering much interest in the second half.
The story focuses on Melisande Daviodvich, a woman well-tuned to the way of herbal healing, who lives at Wolfram castle. Count Nikolas and his new wife Elizabeth have taken a trip to get care for his ailing sister ( as a wrap-up to the previous story), leaving Melisande, Christof, and Charlotte alone in the castle. Melisande is on the edge of her seat, having horrid dreams foreshadowing dreadful things involving wolves.
Melisande becomes a captivating character later on, but she seems a bit wishy-washy toward the beginning. She just didn't hold the same interest as Elizabeth, the same spunk and curiosity. Her story was a bit more boring, and I never cared as much about her. She seemed too innocent to where it was nearly forced, with wide eyed skepticism that irked me a bit. Every man in her life didn't hold a candle to the personality of Nikolas either, for they bored me at first as well. Fortunately the book picks up pace and people become more realistic later on, where the action sets forth and things start coming together.
Mystery wise it's a little confusing, as the reader is purposely kept in the dark along with the heroine. The end result is a fine mixture of intrigue and deception. As before there is a serious gothic shroud encasing the story and its inhabitants, holding them in a dark forest filled with lies and the supernatural. The atmosphere works well for this type of tale, making it stand out among of a sea of imitators.
The romance between Melisande and Kazimir is sweet, but still not holding a great amount of tenderness until later. Their first 'sex' scene was a bit surprising, as it certainly doesn't come about in the typical way. I fear that readers will not hold out to get to the good parts, instead put off by the too-slow buildup of story and character. I urge everyone to keep reading until everything picks up, for then it becomes worth it. I will still read the sequels, as every series has an off-point. The original was wonderfully done, followed by a slightly mediocre offspring.
The story focuses on Melisande Daviodvich, a woman well-tuned to the way of herbal healing, who lives at Wolfram castle. Count Nikolas and his new wife Elizabeth have taken a trip to get care for his ailing sister ( as a wrap-up to the previous story), leaving Melisande, Christof, and Charlotte alone in the castle. Melisande is on the edge of her seat, having horrid dreams foreshadowing dreadful things involving wolves.
Melisande becomes a captivating character later on, but she seems a bit wishy-washy toward the beginning. She just didn't hold the same interest as Elizabeth, the same spunk and curiosity. Her story was a bit more boring, and I never cared as much about her. She seemed too innocent to where it was nearly forced, with wide eyed skepticism that irked me a bit. Every man in her life didn't hold a candle to the personality of Nikolas either, for they bored me at first as well. Fortunately the book picks up pace and people become more realistic later on, where the action sets forth and things start coming together.
Mystery wise it's a little confusing, as the reader is purposely kept in the dark along with the heroine. The end result is a fine mixture of intrigue and deception. As before there is a serious gothic shroud encasing the story and its inhabitants, holding them in a dark forest filled with lies and the supernatural. The atmosphere works well for this type of tale, making it stand out among of a sea of imitators.
The romance between Melisande and Kazimir is sweet, but still not holding a great amount of tenderness until later. Their first 'sex' scene was a bit surprising, as it certainly doesn't come about in the typical way. I fear that readers will not hold out to get to the good parts, instead put off by the too-slow buildup of story and character. I urge everyone to keep reading until everything picks up, for then it becomes worth it. I will still read the sequels, as every series has an off-point. The original was wonderfully done, followed by a slightly mediocre offspring.
August 12, 2025
The heroines world was shattered the day her mother and her grandmother were murdered by the villagers of the French town where they lived. Now 2 years later, the trauma and the loss is still painful for her but she's found a place of happiness with the Wolfram family. The Count rescued her father from a Russian prison, she's found a friendship with both the Count and Countess as well as their nieces and nephews. But now, it seems like her same place has taken a darker turn.
Somehow the air has shifted and shadows have begun to fill the castle once again. With the Count absent and her father keeping secrets, the heroine fears her safe world has begun to turn. The day the hero arrives at the castle is the day that she takes really notice of a man for the first time. He is broad shouldered and dark and handsome and the brutal scar marring his features both repulses and compels her. He makes her extremely nervous, hovering over her like he does and staring at her through dinner. She doesn't know what his motives are but it's clear he's in Germany for something and she fears it has to do with her father. Her father is a thief, one who promises to be reformed but whom is unreliable and absent throughout her childhood. He wasn't there when she needed him the most but she can't help but love him, her treasured papa despite his failings. But his secrets and the presence of the two Russian Counts are frightening and confusing, she must learn the reasons behind their whispers and sheltered glances.
The hero is a man seeking redemption and a cure for the curse he's afflicted with. He's been directed to search for the blood chalice to save him but he's not the only one. Once a friend now an enemy, the other Count has come to the castle as well and is charming his way into the heroine's fathers circle. The hero is not so charming, a man with little words and less wasted pleasantries, he is the obvious villain to those who don't know him. He first starts out his attentions towards the heroine as a means to get to her father and the chalice in his possession but almost instantly that plan falls victim to the hero's intense desire for her. Stolen kisses at night, his habit of shifting closer to her and making her heart race with female anticipation, the hero is struck dumb by the want he has for her. But he can't tell her the truth no matter how much she pleads. Because with one truth comes the revelation of them all and he can't stomach the idea of her looking at him like a beast. It's bad enough the that the villain is his own brother. Crazed by the voices in his head and mad with a search for revenge and power, he is a dangerous man. But somehow he must find a way to find the chalice and destroy it before the blood moon else risk the magical object setting its evil free to the world.
I can't tell you how disappointing it is to imagine a certain greatness out of a book only to discover it to be quite the opposite. That was the case with this book. It had all the markings of what I love in a book and what generally speaking with typically end with a 5 star rating. However, this book fell short in a lot of ways for me but especially in its over all plotline. It was sold and writing like the pages were full of suspense and heart pounding mystery when in reality it was rather boring. Yes it did have parts of excitement and perhaps scenes bordering on disturbing -like when the hero's villain brother came to the spotlight. But on the hole, it didn't deliver. I will say again how much I hate the frequent and unnecessary POV changes throughout chapters. It's off putting.
The heroine was a strong woman when it came down to getting the job done but at times she came off as whinny and horribly naïve. She refused to think the worse of everyone but the hero- even though her father wasn't a very honorable man or good parent- and perhaps that loyalty is a virtue but it was always annoying. The hero was alright. I wanted more of him because what was revealed was very interesting. He showed true honor and despite his affliction, he was a good man just trying to do the right thing. He was sweet towards the heroine and patient but he was also stubborn in his refusal to tell her what was going on around her. I feel like a lot more could have been accomplished and easier if he would have just been upfront with what he was looking for and what it meant. I wasn't impressed with this story and found it a very long 300 pages. Still, it deserves more than a 1 star because of the redeemable characters but I have very little interest in reading it again.
Somehow the air has shifted and shadows have begun to fill the castle once again. With the Count absent and her father keeping secrets, the heroine fears her safe world has begun to turn. The day the hero arrives at the castle is the day that she takes really notice of a man for the first time. He is broad shouldered and dark and handsome and the brutal scar marring his features both repulses and compels her. He makes her extremely nervous, hovering over her like he does and staring at her through dinner. She doesn't know what his motives are but it's clear he's in Germany for something and she fears it has to do with her father. Her father is a thief, one who promises to be reformed but whom is unreliable and absent throughout her childhood. He wasn't there when she needed him the most but she can't help but love him, her treasured papa despite his failings. But his secrets and the presence of the two Russian Counts are frightening and confusing, she must learn the reasons behind their whispers and sheltered glances.
The hero is a man seeking redemption and a cure for the curse he's afflicted with. He's been directed to search for the blood chalice to save him but he's not the only one. Once a friend now an enemy, the other Count has come to the castle as well and is charming his way into the heroine's fathers circle. The hero is not so charming, a man with little words and less wasted pleasantries, he is the obvious villain to those who don't know him. He first starts out his attentions towards the heroine as a means to get to her father and the chalice in his possession but almost instantly that plan falls victim to the hero's intense desire for her. Stolen kisses at night, his habit of shifting closer to her and making her heart race with female anticipation, the hero is struck dumb by the want he has for her. But he can't tell her the truth no matter how much she pleads. Because with one truth comes the revelation of them all and he can't stomach the idea of her looking at him like a beast. It's bad enough the that the villain is his own brother. Crazed by the voices in his head and mad with a search for revenge and power, he is a dangerous man. But somehow he must find a way to find the chalice and destroy it before the blood moon else risk the magical object setting its evil free to the world.
I can't tell you how disappointing it is to imagine a certain greatness out of a book only to discover it to be quite the opposite. That was the case with this book. It had all the markings of what I love in a book and what generally speaking with typically end with a 5 star rating. However, this book fell short in a lot of ways for me but especially in its over all plotline. It was sold and writing like the pages were full of suspense and heart pounding mystery when in reality it was rather boring. Yes it did have parts of excitement and perhaps scenes bordering on disturbing -like when the hero's villain brother came to the spotlight. But on the hole, it didn't deliver. I will say again how much I hate the frequent and unnecessary POV changes throughout chapters. It's off putting.
The heroine was a strong woman when it came down to getting the job done but at times she came off as whinny and horribly naïve. She refused to think the worse of everyone but the hero- even though her father wasn't a very honorable man or good parent- and perhaps that loyalty is a virtue but it was always annoying. The hero was alright. I wanted more of him because what was revealed was very interesting. He showed true honor and despite his affliction, he was a good man just trying to do the right thing. He was sweet towards the heroine and patient but he was also stubborn in his refusal to tell her what was going on around her. I feel like a lot more could have been accomplished and easier if he would have just been upfront with what he was looking for and what it meant. I wasn't impressed with this story and found it a very long 300 pages. Still, it deserves more than a 1 star because of the redeemable characters but I have very little interest in reading it again.
March 23, 2015
Started I think March 8th DNF= March 23
order via Amazon here–> Awaiting the Night (Awaiting Werewolf, Book 2)
Seriously Frustrated with this one. am still working on it. I should be at least 100 pages in but sadly I’ve been slow to get into. It’s now the 20th and should be done with it (even if I did miss 2-3 days of reading)
Well I do have my rule of reading the first 100 pages or first 10 chapters (whichever comes first) so this is apparently a waste of MY time. Its noted as Historical Paranormal Romance but I can’t find what is historical about it. (I don’t recall seeing any years etc at least not yet anyway)
Melisande Davidovich is staying at Wolfram castle Christoph Von Wolfram is going through a form of male PMS or more like PWS (Pre-Wolf Syndrome) Charlotte, Christoh’s sister seems for the moment a background character.
Melisande’s father is staying here as well after being attacked by Russian’s. Then 2 russisian travelers come back Count Gavril Roschkov and Count Kasimir Vasilov. One of these 2 says he’s a friend of Count Von Wolfram who is currently away; while the other is I’m guessing there to do something to Meli’s father who was accused by the russians of stealing something.
It’s the 23th & I haven’t even reached the 100th page, so right now I’m saying Screw the rule (esp. being as chapter 10 ends on page 100, anyway so I ended up falling asleep while watching something & reading this so I believe it’s time to cut the chord (er page ?) and start on the next book, probably something Janet Evanovich as those seem to go fast have catching up to do)
order via Amazon here–> Awaiting the Night (Awaiting Werewolf, Book 2)
Seriously Frustrated with this one. am still working on it. I should be at least 100 pages in but sadly I’ve been slow to get into. It’s now the 20th and should be done with it (even if I did miss 2-3 days of reading)
Well I do have my rule of reading the first 100 pages or first 10 chapters (whichever comes first) so this is apparently a waste of MY time. Its noted as Historical Paranormal Romance but I can’t find what is historical about it. (I don’t recall seeing any years etc at least not yet anyway)
Melisande Davidovich is staying at Wolfram castle Christoph Von Wolfram is going through a form of male PMS or more like PWS (Pre-Wolf Syndrome) Charlotte, Christoh’s sister seems for the moment a background character.
Melisande’s father is staying here as well after being attacked by Russian’s. Then 2 russisian travelers come back Count Gavril Roschkov and Count Kasimir Vasilov. One of these 2 says he’s a friend of Count Von Wolfram who is currently away; while the other is I’m guessing there to do something to Meli’s father who was accused by the russians of stealing something.
It’s the 23th & I haven’t even reached the 100th page, so right now I’m saying Screw the rule (esp. being as chapter 10 ends on page 100, anyway so I ended up falling asleep while watching something & reading this so I believe it’s time to cut the chord (er page ?) and start on the next book, probably something Janet Evanovich as those seem to go fast have catching up to do)
January 8, 2015
A weaker follow-up to the first book in the series. The heroine is sort of generically sweet, only showing signs of a spine in the last part of the book. The hero is sullen and angsty, but it's cool--they feel one of those "instant connections" that romance writers depressingly often substitute for character development. The plot lacks the dysfunctional aristocratic family drama that helped to make Awaiting the Moon so enjoyable, and the climax feels rushed. Finally, the editing is noticeably sloppier in this book, with plenty of awkward run-on sentences and overused words. I really wanted to like this sequel, but it's a solid, "eh, it's okay."
December 30, 2012
Awaiting 2. Gradevole, anche se non allo stesso livello del primo.
Continua a piacermi quest'atmosfera cupa e carica di presagi, e mi piace che finalmente i lupi mannari siano bestie selvagge e impetuose, facili preda del loro istinto,e quindi ben lontani dai lupi-barzelletta allo zucchero filato stile Twilight.
Però avrei voluto più spazio per Melisande e il suo sfregiato conte russo; invece, sono praticamente soffocati tra nemici, parenti e comprimari vari, ciascuno col suo fardello di segreti..
Nel primo libro, Nikolas è stato davvero ineguagliabile: in questo seguito, gli altri finiscono per restare tutti nella sua ombra!
Continua a piacermi quest'atmosfera cupa e carica di presagi, e mi piace che finalmente i lupi mannari siano bestie selvagge e impetuose, facili preda del loro istinto,e quindi ben lontani dai lupi-barzelletta allo zucchero filato stile Twilight.
Però avrei voluto più spazio per Melisande e il suo sfregiato conte russo; invece, sono praticamente soffocati tra nemici, parenti e comprimari vari, ciascuno col suo fardello di segreti..
Nel primo libro, Nikolas è stato davvero ineguagliabile: in questo seguito, gli altri finiscono per restare tutti nella sua ombra!
May 1, 2017
Started to read the second one and i couldn't put it down i need to know what was going on with Chrisphor and how he cope with his knew found out let and if the history will reveal it self and it did. i can't wait to read the next one to find out if she does go to england and if they find love in a land so smog and dirt. Can't wait!!
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