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Dark Obsession
When her sister turns up murdered, the victim of a mysterious stranger, horror novelist Eric Ramsey joins forces with the enigmatic Detective Nick Slade, a seductive man who draws her into a midnight world of erotic fantasy and dark secrets. Reprint.
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 24, 1994
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Amanda Stevens
265 books2,227 followersAmanda Stevens is the award-winning author of over fifty novels, including the modern gothic series, The Graveyard Queen. Her books have been described as eerie and atmospheric, “a new take on the classic ghost story.” Born and raised in the rural south, she now resides in Houston, Texas, where she enjoys binge-watching, bike riding and the occasional Horror Night with friends.
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August 17, 2015
This author isn't for me. I end up resenting her heroines strongly. They are powerless victims, useless damsels in distress, unable and unwilling to use those neurons flying around in those hysterical, irrational heads of theirs.
This book grated on my nerves, and the temptation to dnf was pretty strong. Again we have lust/love at first sight. Again we have the deus ex machina of an external force making her a zombie (see the drug in The Prophet).
I understand this author tries for a Hitchkockesque atmosphere, but rather then vertigo, you get tummy ache. Hitchcock played on paranoia, never on hysteria. Or maybe -more fairly - the different media damaged this author, as you really don't want to be in the head of those women.
Add a "no world-building" policy, no mystery, and a woe is me hero and you might get my irritation...or not :)
Enjoy your read *grin*
This book grated on my nerves, and the temptation to dnf was pretty strong. Again we have lust/love at first sight. Again we have the deus ex machina of an external force making her a zombie (see the drug in The Prophet).
I understand this author tries for a Hitchkockesque atmosphere, but rather then vertigo, you get tummy ache. Hitchcock played on paranoia, never on hysteria. Or maybe -more fairly - the different media damaged this author, as you really don't want to be in the head of those women.
Add a "no world-building" policy, no mystery, and a woe is me hero and you might get my irritation...or not :)
Enjoy your read *grin*
October 23, 2018
This is the first Silhouette Shadows that I've ever read. These books tend to follow a simple format from what I've seen from others in the imprint that I have, with usually 15 chapters and about 250 pages each. They were published in the 90s and combined horror and romance.
Erin Ramsey is a horror novelist who is brought home by her sister's death. She meets Nick Slade, who is a detective investigating a series of murders whose victims all have something in common: the victims are all found exsanguinated. You can guess where that's going. Spoiler: the vampires are not romantic creatures, but evil.
It isn't the most complex story, probably due to the limits in the format itself. You probably won't foresee all the spoilers, but you'll definitely guess a few before the ending. There's the right mix of horror and romance. If you can pick it up for cheap and like vampires, you should check it out.
Erin Ramsey is a horror novelist who is brought home by her sister's death. She meets Nick Slade, who is a detective investigating a series of murders whose victims all have something in common: the victims are all found exsanguinated. You can guess where that's going. Spoiler: the vampires are not romantic creatures, but evil.
It isn't the most complex story, probably due to the limits in the format itself. You probably won't foresee all the spoilers, but you'll definitely guess a few before the ending. There's the right mix of horror and romance. If you can pick it up for cheap and like vampires, you should check it out.
May 12, 2018
Silhouette Shadows was the most unique category romance line because it tried to combine horror and romance without it turning into repetitive urban fantasy stuff that is considered supernatural romance now. The problem is, even though the line is filled with great authors that went on to have their own following and success in the contemporary romance industry, category romance as a whole has rigid guidelines and a page count limit that pretty much encourages rushed plots.
I didn't enjoy Dark Obsession because it was neither enough romance or enough horror. It was a muddy, rushed mess.
I didn't enjoy Dark Obsession because it was neither enough romance or enough horror. It was a muddy, rushed mess.
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June 30, 2016Was he her protector? Or a predator...
It was the final glimpse Erin Ramsey would have of her sister: Megan's body, drained of blood, lying lifeless in a New York alley. Tormented by the fact that she hadn't been there when her sister needed her, Erin promises herself that she'll find Megan's killer.
Detective Nicholas Slade tells Erin to go home, back to California. He says he doesn't want her to be the murderer's next victim. But his warning comes too late. Erin is already in danger, in thrall to a man who cloaks himself in shadows and haunts her nightmares.
Erin is desperate to find her sister's murderer--and desperate to avoid becoming his prey--but she feels her own life spinning out of control as the silver-eyed specter from her dreams lures her deeper into his world. Nick may be the only one who can help her, but she's afraid to trust him. Her deep attraction to the secretive detective is tinged with fear. He only works the night shift. He wears...
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June 30, 2016Was he her protector? Or a predator...
It was the final glimpse Erin Ramsey would have of her sister: Megan's body, drained of blood, lying lifeless in a New York alley. Tormented by the fact that she hadn't been there when her sister needed her, Erin promises herself that she'll find Megan's killer.
Detective Nicholas Slade tells Erin to go home, back to California. He says he doesn't want her to be the murderer's next victim. But his warning comes too late. Erin is already in danger, in thrall to a man who cloaks himself in shadows and haunts her nightmares.
Erin is desperate to find her sister's murderer--and desperate to avoid becoming his prey--but she feels her own life spinning out of control as the silver-eyed specter from her dreams lures her deeper into his world. Nick may be the only one who can help her, but she's afraid to trust him. Her deep attraction to the secretive detective is tinged with fear. He only works the night shift. He wears...
June 11, 2023
Eric Ramsey, a horror novelist, is devastated when her sister is found murdered by a mysterious stranger. Determined to seek justice, she teams up with Detective Nick Slade, an alluring and mysterious man. As they delve deeper into the investigation, Eric is lured into a world of midnight fantasies and hidden secrets, blurring the line between reality and eroticism.
The story was decent, although the identities of the characters were easily discernible from the start. The interaction between the main characters was enjoyable, but the narrative suffered from some repetitive elements that became tiresome. Nonetheless, the overall concept of the story was intriguing.
The story was decent, although the identities of the characters were easily discernible from the start. The interaction between the main characters was enjoyable, but the narrative suffered from some repetitive elements that became tiresome. Nonetheless, the overall concept of the story was intriguing.
October 19, 2016
I read the first book in the Graveyard Queen series and I liked it very much, I then read the rest of the series to date all within a few days and I liked the series even more this book however I did not like at all, the grammar was off, and it seems everyone was either speaking snapily or angrily, and then we find Erin who has a hard time trusting and opening up to people give in and have sex with Slade, then a few words from Racine and she is wondering if he could be trusted, anyone else see the contradiction there.
July 12, 2011
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Released in 1995 Prior to the urban fantasy, writing of Laurell K. Hamilton and other well know authors. this book Considered a Dreamscape. Could be considered a mild version of today's more elaborate books. The hero's status is never made clear, Erin fights but does she yield to her dreams- nightmares? While not written with today's blatant otherworldly style.
A very enjoyable read!
Released in 1995 Prior to the urban fantasy, writing of Laurell K. Hamilton and other well know authors. this book Considered a Dreamscape. Could be considered a mild version of today's more elaborate books. The hero's status is never made clear, Erin fights but does she yield to her dreams- nightmares? While not written with today's blatant otherworldly style.
A very enjoyable read!
May 27, 2015
It wasn't too bad of a story, albeit how easy it was to figure out who was who in the very beginning. The repoir between the two main characters was good although there was a bit of repetition in the story; so much so that I was starting to repeat it in my sleep. The concept was pretty good.
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February 9, 2019Labeling everything 'dark' does not make a story dark or set the mood. Dark people, lurking in dark shadows with dark thoughts... I got tired of being beaten with the 'dark' hammer. I was being bludgeoned by the 'dark' until my thoughts were so dark and murky I couldn't make out the dark monsters that may or may not be real. Nobody was too sure what they may or may not have seen because it was all too dark.
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