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Broken Heart #9
Only Lycans Need Apply
When I found the ancient tomb of the two most powerful vampires in history, I knew I was in for a lot of trouble...
But archaeologists like me, Moira Jameson, are ready for trouble. Okay, maybe not human-species-threatening trouble. Or the kind of trouble that arrives in the form of a sexy werewolf named Drake. Yeah. Werewolf. And I thought ancient curses and walking corpses were a joke. Um... not so much.
’Cause a walking corpse named Karn wants to reveal vampires, and all of parakind, to the humans. And everyone else thinks that’s a bad idea. Then a pyramid mysteriously appears in Broken Heart, Oklahoma, and I’m appointed to get inside, survive booby traps, and awaken two very old, very hungry vampires. Luckily, Drake has my back (and my front). Unfortunately, archaeology sometimes reveals some very nasty surprises. And I'll have to decide between saving myself... or saving the world.
But archaeologists like me, Moira Jameson, are ready for trouble. Okay, maybe not human-species-threatening trouble. Or the kind of trouble that arrives in the form of a sexy werewolf named Drake. Yeah. Werewolf. And I thought ancient curses and walking corpses were a joke. Um... not so much.
’Cause a walking corpse named Karn wants to reveal vampires, and all of parakind, to the humans. And everyone else thinks that’s a bad idea. Then a pyramid mysteriously appears in Broken Heart, Oklahoma, and I’m appointed to get inside, survive booby traps, and awaken two very old, very hungry vampires. Luckily, Drake has my back (and my front). Unfortunately, archaeology sometimes reveals some very nasty surprises. And I'll have to decide between saving myself... or saving the world.
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First published April 2, 2013
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October 3, 2015
I LOVED this book...well, of course I did...I have loved every single book that I have read in this series so far, and luckily there are still plenty more for me to read.
This book has everything that all the other books in the series have...strong characters, fast-paced and fun, thrilling adventures, awesome supernatural beings, a hot sex scene or two, and true love. Not to mention the legends and myths that make up the background for the world that the author has created. Yes, it's a town in the middle of Oklahoma called Broken Heart. NO, most people have no idea it's there thanks to a shield that makes it invisible to anyone not bearing an imprint to have access...that isn't foolproof, however, and it can be accidentally stumbled upon, or invaded by some who know it's there somewhere.
I can't wait to continue on with the series, I always have fun reading these, and am excited to see where the story goes from here. I love how the amount of people in Broken Heart gets bigger and some of the characters from the previous books appear in the new books. It's fun to reunite with the characters I've gotten acquainted with before and to find out how they are doing and what they've been getting themselves into. The way Michele Bardsley has done this with the Broken Heart books is so fun, and in my opinion, borders on genius. =)
This book has everything that all the other books in the series have...strong characters, fast-paced and fun, thrilling adventures, awesome supernatural beings, a hot sex scene or two, and true love. Not to mention the legends and myths that make up the background for the world that the author has created. Yes, it's a town in the middle of Oklahoma called Broken Heart. NO, most people have no idea it's there thanks to a shield that makes it invisible to anyone not bearing an imprint to have access...that isn't foolproof, however, and it can be accidentally stumbled upon, or invaded by some who know it's there somewhere.
I can't wait to continue on with the series, I always have fun reading these, and am excited to see where the story goes from here. I love how the amount of people in Broken Heart gets bigger and some of the characters from the previous books appear in the new books. It's fun to reunite with the characters I've gotten acquainted with before and to find out how they are doing and what they've been getting themselves into. The way Michele Bardsley has done this with the Broken Heart books is so fun, and in my opinion, borders on genius. =)
July 23, 2018
Definitely not my favorite of the series. Way too many inconsistencies. One minute, Moira says that her grandmother died a few months before her mother was killed, which was when Moira was 5. Then, pages later, she remembers that she went crazy when she was 14 or so, and how her grandparents had to witness it. The same grandmother who was dead, apparently. Her mom's ghost tells her at the end, "My parents meant well, but they let fear drive their choices," in reference to how they raised Moira without letting her know her true identity. Just a little bit before that, Moira flat-out says that she doesn't even remember her grandmother, since she died before her mother was killed. Just very confusing. Was she dead, or wasn't she? She had to have been, though, because that was the whole reason Moira's dad was able to come find her mother and kill her. The grandmother had been masking their presence for years with her powers, so he hadn't been able to locate them before that. When she died, he was able to find her, which is when he murdered her. Ugh. Makes my head hurt just thinking about it all.
There were several other parts that drove me crazy because they made no sense, but it was still an enjoyable read. I liked Dove a lot, and I hope she gets more parts in future books. Same with Ax. Both were interesting characters. I do, however, wish that there had been more of a buildup of the relationship between Moira and Drake. It was too easy, as far as falling in love goes. Their relationship had no real fire. Although, the entire last portion of the book was that way. I almost got the feeling that Bardsley hit a deadline and had to quickly finish off the story. It was very disappointing in that respect.
There were several other parts that drove me crazy because they made no sense, but it was still an enjoyable read. I liked Dove a lot, and I hope she gets more parts in future books. Same with Ax. Both were interesting characters. I do, however, wish that there had been more of a buildup of the relationship between Moira and Drake. It was too easy, as far as falling in love goes. Their relationship had no real fire. Although, the entire last portion of the book was that way. I almost got the feeling that Bardsley hit a deadline and had to quickly finish off the story. It was very disappointing in that respect.
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January 7, 2015
I've read some of these but missed a few in the middle. Anyway this was a hoot and I enjoyed it today.
April 4, 2013
Another great read from Michele Bardsley in the Broken Heart Vampries series. Because this is such a long, ongoing series with repeat characters and an overarching story line I do not recommend starting with this book. And in fact, even though I’ve loved and enjoyed the series for many years I felt a little lost initially because it has been a while since I’ve been in this world so I had forgotten characters and plot points. I had wished that Ms. Bardsley did a better job of recapping the series at the beginning of the story as a refresher but she ended up weaving information and reminders so well throughout the story that in the end I needed no refresher. Only Lycans Need Apply was another great story about the werewolves that live in Broken Heart. Drake is drawn to Moira, archaeologist and college professor, but she initially has her mind wiped after an encounter with vampires and forgets him. When her life is put in to danger, Drake is there to not only assist in the rescue, but to help her through a challenge to save the vampires. Vague, I know, but I don’t want to give away too much of the story. There were two parts to Moira’s challenge and I thought the first was very well done with lots of great build up between Drake and Moira but the second part was a very quick solution. I almost wished there was a little more to challenge her and Drake. Outside of that, the same great humor and secondary characters we’ve come to love from Ms. Bardsley. Plus some great alpha heroes to cheer for. Very excited for whatever Ms. Bardsley has coming next!
August 13, 2013
The story is awesome. It is filled with the wonderfully witty humor with just a touch of smart ass that will truly make you LOL.
Dr. Moira Jameson and crew are on a dig in the Sudan, when they are attached by rogue vampires. Drake and some others from Broken Heart come to the rescue. The immediate attraction is sparking between Moira and Drake. As they bounce around waiting for fate to catch up to them. Moira remembers her past and learns about others that she has met. Most importantly Moira learns who she is, what happened to her mother and who she loves. Drake follows Moira through her trails and offers her support, love and acceptance that she didn’t think she would ever find.
The characters are realistic. Moira is stubborn, smart and so very strong. Drake is dependable, strong minded, and confident and he knows what he wants. The combination of these two is a powerful match. Dove is the ultimate “little sister”. Ax is another strong ETAC throwback and a wonderful addition to the normal crew. The other parakind introduced are all fabulous. Amahte and Shamhat were funny, yet their love and intelligence, so pure. Then there is always our Broken Heart Turnbloods. It just wouldn’t work if Jessica and Patrick didn’t make an appearance with some Jessica worthy comments. I loved the references to the Winchesters. I absolutely love Dean & Sam. I mean who wouldn’t, right?
I didn’t review each of the books but I must say they are a kick in the pants. I most definitely recommend them to anyone who likes paranormal with lots of laughs and some high heated blush appeal.
Dr. Moira Jameson and crew are on a dig in the Sudan, when they are attached by rogue vampires. Drake and some others from Broken Heart come to the rescue. The immediate attraction is sparking between Moira and Drake. As they bounce around waiting for fate to catch up to them. Moira remembers her past and learns about others that she has met. Most importantly Moira learns who she is, what happened to her mother and who she loves. Drake follows Moira through her trails and offers her support, love and acceptance that she didn’t think she would ever find.
The characters are realistic. Moira is stubborn, smart and so very strong. Drake is dependable, strong minded, and confident and he knows what he wants. The combination of these two is a powerful match. Dove is the ultimate “little sister”. Ax is another strong ETAC throwback and a wonderful addition to the normal crew. The other parakind introduced are all fabulous. Amahte and Shamhat were funny, yet their love and intelligence, so pure. Then there is always our Broken Heart Turnbloods. It just wouldn’t work if Jessica and Patrick didn’t make an appearance with some Jessica worthy comments. I loved the references to the Winchesters. I absolutely love Dean & Sam. I mean who wouldn’t, right?
I didn’t review each of the books but I must say they are a kick in the pants. I most definitely recommend them to anyone who likes paranormal with lots of laughs and some high heated blush appeal.
August 2, 2013
Moira and her assistant are at a dig when they are attacked by evil vampires when they get too close to opening a sleeping place for ancient vampires. They are saved by the good vampires and some lycans but then have their memories wiped clean. They go on about their lives but unfortunately they are not safe from the evil vamps.
Eventually they’re kidnapped and again saved by the good guys and then taken to Broken Heart. Moira is the key to opening the tomb of the sleeping vampires and she has help from Drake, a lycan who is madly attracted to Moira. Moira feels the same about Drake but she’s not sure what going on. She agrees to help but will the sacrifice mean her life?
The story was a good one with lots of ins and outs and secrets that get revealed. There was definitely enough going on to keep my interest and I liked how the story was laid out. The many different characters that were involved in everything kept the tempo upbeat, fun and fast-paced.
While I liked Moira and Drake my issue was their lack of romance. They just didn’t have any getting-to-know-you time and I think the romance suffered because of this. Their story was meeting, attraction, sex then love. They really didn’t know each other at all and that made me doubt the love confessions which took away from the story, imho.
Overall it was a cute book with fun, snarky characters which I love.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
This review was originally posted on Book Binge by Tracy.
Eventually they’re kidnapped and again saved by the good guys and then taken to Broken Heart. Moira is the key to opening the tomb of the sleeping vampires and she has help from Drake, a lycan who is madly attracted to Moira. Moira feels the same about Drake but she’s not sure what going on. She agrees to help but will the sacrifice mean her life?
The story was a good one with lots of ins and outs and secrets that get revealed. There was definitely enough going on to keep my interest and I liked how the story was laid out. The many different characters that were involved in everything kept the tempo upbeat, fun and fast-paced.
While I liked Moira and Drake my issue was their lack of romance. They just didn’t have any getting-to-know-you time and I think the romance suffered because of this. Their story was meeting, attraction, sex then love. They really didn’t know each other at all and that made me doubt the love confessions which took away from the story, imho.
Overall it was a cute book with fun, snarky characters which I love.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
This review was originally posted on Book Binge by Tracy.
May 28, 2013
When I found the ancient tomb of the two most powerful vampires in history, I knew I was in for a lot of trouble….
But archaeologists like me, Moira Jameson, are ready for trouble. Okay, maybe not human-species-threatening trouble. Or the kind of trouble that arrives in the form of a sexy werewolf named Drake. Yeah. Werewolf. And I thought ancient curses and walking corpses were a joke. Um…not so much.
’Cause a walking corpse named Karn wants to reveal vampires, and all of parakind, to the humans. And everyone else thinks that’s a bad idea. Then a pyramid mysteriously appears in Broken Heart, Oklahoma, and I’m appointed to get inside, survive booby traps, and awaken two very old, very hungry vampires. Luckily, Drake has my back (and my front). Unfortunately, archaeology sometimes reveals some very nasty surprises. And I'll have to decide between saving myself…or saving the world
Wow I can't believe it took me so long to sit down and read this book in one night! Oh Drake you Darling werewolf of a man how I could just eat you up like little red riding hood! Here is this Woman who catches your eye and what a woman she is and on top she a freaking Unicorn OMG
Loved this book can't wait for the next please just don't let it be 2yrs
But archaeologists like me, Moira Jameson, are ready for trouble. Okay, maybe not human-species-threatening trouble. Or the kind of trouble that arrives in the form of a sexy werewolf named Drake. Yeah. Werewolf. And I thought ancient curses and walking corpses were a joke. Um…not so much.
’Cause a walking corpse named Karn wants to reveal vampires, and all of parakind, to the humans. And everyone else thinks that’s a bad idea. Then a pyramid mysteriously appears in Broken Heart, Oklahoma, and I’m appointed to get inside, survive booby traps, and awaken two very old, very hungry vampires. Luckily, Drake has my back (and my front). Unfortunately, archaeology sometimes reveals some very nasty surprises. And I'll have to decide between saving myself…or saving the world
Wow I can't believe it took me so long to sit down and read this book in one night! Oh Drake you Darling werewolf of a man how I could just eat you up like little red riding hood! Here is this Woman who catches your eye and what a woman she is and on top she a freaking Unicorn OMG
Loved this book can't wait for the next please just don't let it be 2yrs
April 20, 2013
Dr. Moira Jameson is nuts. Moira is falling for a Werewolf. Who lives in a hidden town full of Vampires. With a big ass pyramid only she can enter (what's up with that, anyway?) Where are your pills when you really need them. Archaeologist/billionaire Moira Jameson is having a bad week...vampires try to kill her and her students at an archaeology dig site, when good vampires (there are good vampires?) and drop dead sexy werewolves come to their rescue. This would call for a study all in itself, but the good vamps glamour their minds into forgetting the episode. A week later the bad vamps show up again and kidnap Moira and her favorite student, Dove. When rescued Moira and Doves memories are returned because only Moira can access the pyramid and all it's traps, with a hunky werewolf body guard watching....well, her body. Sex is NOT what a good archaeologist should be thinking about at a time like this, but what the hell...a hot werewolf is just H.O.T! When Dove and the Queen of werewolves and vampires is kidnapped, solving the riddle of the pyramid becomes a matter of life or death...and the prophesied death is Moira's. Fast, fast read folks...it's so good you don't WANT to set it down!
June 10, 2013
I really loved this book. Moira was an incredible female lead and the I've liked Drake in the previous books so I was already on board for him to get his HEA. I only wish there were more chapters from his point of view. The few that were in the book were not enough.
I loved the twist (can't reveal, but very cool) and the walking ritual was a cool concept. My only complaint with this book was for a romance the sex scenes were very few, too few for my taste. But the mythology and storyline were intriguing enough for me to forgive that. I also loved Dove and hope she gets her own book soon. And always happy to see Patsy and her incredible no-shit attitude. And now with what happened at the end of the book it will be interesting to see what happens next in the "sleepy" little town of Broken Heart, OK.
I loved the twist (can't reveal, but very cool) and the walking ritual was a cool concept. My only complaint with this book was for a romance the sex scenes were very few, too few for my taste. But the mythology and storyline were intriguing enough for me to forgive that. I also loved Dove and hope she gets her own book soon. And always happy to see Patsy and her incredible no-shit attitude. And now with what happened at the end of the book it will be interesting to see what happens next in the "sleepy" little town of Broken Heart, OK.
May 29, 2013
The newest in the Broken Heart Series. This is about Drake, one of the triplet werewolves that are the security in Broken Heart, OK. Moira is a archaeologist, just like her Mother, and Grandfather. She is tasked with opening a pyramid to awaken the 2 oldest vampires in the world. They were made by Ruadan to be vampire family leaders. (see the index in the back of each book, for family members and their abilities). I have read each of the broken heart books, and they are all amazing. Funny, with lots of action, and of course hot vampires, and werewolves. This book does not disappoint. If you have read any of the broken heart books, or if you are a lover of supernatural, Pick up a Michele Bardsley book today !! You will not be diasppointed !
May 23, 2016
Michele has done it once again. I really enjoyed Moira & Drake's story. I really enjoy Michele's sense of humor. This time we are on a dig site in Egypt looking for the original 2 Vampires Amahte & Shamhat. Not that Moira finds that out until a couple weeks into the dig. Then she finds out about all kinds of paranormal beings. I don't want to say much more & spoil the story. I do recommend starting at the beginning of the series or you will be lost. All the books in the series are fantastic. I highly recommend them. Enjoy
March 24, 2013
Characters were fun and entertaining, but storyline was just blah and the romance just wasn't there.
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May 1, 2013
I have to say that I was actually kind of disappointed in this one. Moira has an original backstory, but she as a character is quite similar to other of Bardsley's other characters. It gets a bit tiring after a while.
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October 25, 2018That was FANTASTIC! The best one yet, and they are all awesome!... Not to be a pest or anything but I finished this book like 30 seconds ago... When's the next one coming out? Lol We need more Michele!
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May 20, 2013can't wait love all the books that are in this series to my best friend thanks for showing me them
August 11, 2014
Great book! Ready for the next one :)
December 14, 2017
I love this series and am very sad that my library doesn't carry anymore of her books or this series. I can't see payingg $7.99 for something that I'll read in like 2-3 hours either.... I don't have a lot of money though I adore the author's offerings that I've read.
There is the perfect amount of humor, sexy, imaginativeness, and well snark to every book I've read so far.
This book is, sadly since it is the last I think I'll be reading in the series, the best of the lot so far. I thought the book before it was going to have that spot, but this one beat it by a smidge.
I love the lore and mythology and how she mixes a bunch of world mythologies all up to create an entertaining read.
There is the perfect amount of humor, sexy, imaginativeness, and well snark to every book I've read so far.
This book is, sadly since it is the last I think I'll be reading in the series, the best of the lot so far. I thought the book before it was going to have that spot, but this one beat it by a smidge.
I love the lore and mythology and how she mixes a bunch of world mythologies all up to create an entertaining read.
September 14, 2020
Another excellent read! I absolutely love this series so far, so why not 5 stars you ask? Simple, the length. It was to short. This book was 25 Ebook pages shorter than the previous and the story paid the price in ending very abruptly. The book resolved the drama plot in the pages allotted, however the romance storyline suffered greatly. I definately would have like to see how our couple was going to progress beyond meeting and 1 day together. While the author gives an epilogue, that to still leaves much unsaid about the couple. Drake and Moira are supposed to be at the heart of this novel and I feel cheated as reader with regards to thier relationship.
July 27, 2018
Would love to rate this 10+ !!!
Once I started reading this book grabbed
me and wouldn't let go! Truly riveting
story line and , as always , I fell in love
with the characters. A fantastic addition to
the series and am absolutely looking forward
to delving into the next books in this series.
Once I started reading this book grabbed
me and wouldn't let go! Truly riveting
story line and , as always , I fell in love
with the characters. A fantastic addition to
the series and am absolutely looking forward
to delving into the next books in this series.
February 21, 2018
Good story. Terrible editing. No proofreading.
November 6, 2018
I like this series and I get that it's a romance novel, but there's some making out and sex at inopportune times. That didn't seem realistic.
I like this heroine better than the last one.
I like this heroine better than the last one.
February 25, 2020
I just love this series
July 22, 2021
Great story
Loved how vampires were tied into ancient Egypt. Wish the TH had not been left in the dark for so long.
Loved how vampires were tied into ancient Egypt. Wish the TH had not been left in the dark for so long.
September 22, 2015
As an archaeologist, Moria expected to find lost pyramids and tombs. She just didn't expect to find a lost tomb of two vampire elders that is actually the peak interest for a lot of people right now, including Drake, a very sexy werewolf.
When the pyramid containing the tomb appears in Oklahoma, Moria is expected to go in, face booby-traps and then wake up two probably very hungry vampire elders that have been asleep for several hundred years. Not to mention that one evil baddie is trying to reveal all parakind to the world in an attempt to take over.
I have to say that I really enjoyed reading this story, even if the romance did seem a bit rushed.
Moria is a strong and interesting character that has demons in her past that actually seem to affect her everyday life. In addition to that she is pretty much alone now that her grandfather has passed away. She takes her work seriously and finds it genuinely interesting. I also like how she knows that she's messed up in the head, but she doesn't try to hide it either.
Drake enters the picture as the second of the werewolf prince triplets to get his own story. He is interested in Moria from the moment he meets her and does everything he can to protect her. I found that his relationship with Moria is real and he actually cares for her deeply, despite her past and her problems. I also love how he protects her at all times in the pyramid when they are going through the traps.
What I didn't like was that we are introduced to a new bad guy, named Karn, who basically wants parakind to rule the world. While I don't have a problem with the group facing off against a powerful baddie, my issue is that this is the first time I've heard of him, but the way the characters talk about him makes him seem like he's been a constant problem in the past. Why is this the first time I'm hearing about him? Give me a little backstory or set up this bad guy so I know when we actually get to the big battle that this guy could win. I've read other series where we have a main bad guy that goes through each of the books until he is finally defeated. In those books, I really wasn't sure if the bad guy would win or the good guys. It created conflict. In this one, I just assumed that the good guys would win and felt no conflict about how it would all go.
Another issue I had was with some of the explanations for things. They learn that one of Moria's co-workers is a mermaid and that another is a different parakind creature. My issue with this is, no one really questions it and just accepts it. There is no reason why they just happen to be around or why they seem to be protecting Moria. She doesn't even really question it. I'm sorry, but if I found out that not only one of my closest friends was a something other than human, but another co-worker I would start wondering what I was and why these parakind are hanging around me. I would at least wonder how I attract such weirdos, but Moria doesn't. She just kinda accepts that this is how life it.
The romance, this was another small issue I had. While I could see why Drake would be interested in Moria, he had been watching her for a while and all, I didn't get how Moria, in the matter of a few days, fell for Drake. There didn't seem to be a moment when he said or did anything that, to me at least, pulled her in. It was just kinda all of a sudden.
Overall, I liked the book, but felt that it didn't hold all the same charm as the first few books. It felt like the author was going more serious while loosing the humor that I liked about her books to begin with.
When the pyramid containing the tomb appears in Oklahoma, Moria is expected to go in, face booby-traps and then wake up two probably very hungry vampire elders that have been asleep for several hundred years. Not to mention that one evil baddie is trying to reveal all parakind to the world in an attempt to take over.
I have to say that I really enjoyed reading this story, even if the romance did seem a bit rushed.
Moria is a strong and interesting character that has demons in her past that actually seem to affect her everyday life. In addition to that she is pretty much alone now that her grandfather has passed away. She takes her work seriously and finds it genuinely interesting. I also like how she knows that she's messed up in the head, but she doesn't try to hide it either.
Drake enters the picture as the second of the werewolf prince triplets to get his own story. He is interested in Moria from the moment he meets her and does everything he can to protect her. I found that his relationship with Moria is real and he actually cares for her deeply, despite her past and her problems. I also love how he protects her at all times in the pyramid when they are going through the traps.
What I didn't like was that we are introduced to a new bad guy, named Karn, who basically wants parakind to rule the world. While I don't have a problem with the group facing off against a powerful baddie, my issue is that this is the first time I've heard of him, but the way the characters talk about him makes him seem like he's been a constant problem in the past. Why is this the first time I'm hearing about him? Give me a little backstory or set up this bad guy so I know when we actually get to the big battle that this guy could win. I've read other series where we have a main bad guy that goes through each of the books until he is finally defeated. In those books, I really wasn't sure if the bad guy would win or the good guys. It created conflict. In this one, I just assumed that the good guys would win and felt no conflict about how it would all go.
Another issue I had was with some of the explanations for things. They learn that one of Moria's co-workers is a mermaid and that another is a different parakind creature. My issue with this is, no one really questions it and just accepts it. There is no reason why they just happen to be around or why they seem to be protecting Moria. She doesn't even really question it. I'm sorry, but if I found out that not only one of my closest friends was a something other than human, but another co-worker I would start wondering what I was and why these parakind are hanging around me. I would at least wonder how I attract such weirdos, but Moria doesn't. She just kinda accepts that this is how life it.
The romance, this was another small issue I had. While I could see why Drake would be interested in Moria, he had been watching her for a while and all, I didn't get how Moria, in the matter of a few days, fell for Drake. There didn't seem to be a moment when he said or did anything that, to me at least, pulled her in. It was just kinda all of a sudden.
Overall, I liked the book, but felt that it didn't hold all the same charm as the first few books. It felt like the author was going more serious while loosing the humor that I liked about her books to begin with.
April 27, 2013
Review originally posted at http://fictionvixen.com/review-only-l...
Moira Jameson and her snarky assistant Dove are on a dig in Egypt continuing the work of Moira’s grandfather and trying to uncover an ancient burial tomb. What they get instead are a bunch of vampires and one sexy werewolf named Drake. Apparently these paranormal creatures are trying to get into the very same pyramid. Inside rests two of the most powerful vampires ever and they must be awakened before they are discovered by an evil vampire named Karn. He wants to kill the ancients, steal their ambrosia and out the rest of parakind to the world. The residents of Broken Heart will do whatever it takes to make sure that doesn’t happen, but the only person who can get through the pyramid and around all the booby traps is Moira.
Only Lycans Need Apply is the ninth book in the Broken Hearts Vampire series by Michele Bardsley. It’s light, full of humor and a very fast read. I had a lot of fun being in the heads of Moira and Dove. The first person POV jumps between them and Drake during the first half of the book, and while it got a little confusing at one point, it did lead to some funny moments. Moira and Dove are two snarky, sarcastic, tough girls who only have each other. Moira spent several years in a mental hospital, only getting out when her grandfather comes in and sweeps her away to find her way in the past. She loves her work, loves discovering history and her only friend is Dove. After the paranormal run-in in the desert, their minds are wiped and they don’t remember what happened until they are kidnapped and then rescued by the very same people they encountered in the desert. Now they have to journey to Broken Hearts, Oklahoma, home to a flourishing group of parakind. Goddesses, vampires, dragons, witches and werewolves have all made their home and found love in this community that is invisible to human eyes.
Over the course of nine books we’ve been introduced to quite a few characters and most were here to help our couple overcome the odds. I’ve read all of the previous installments, but it still took me awhile to remember the details of the ongoing story arc. I might have been thrown off by the frequent laugh out loud moments or the very nicely researched look into certain mythologies and history. Moira experiences certain memories while in the pyramid that also gave me several “oh yeah, I remember now” moments. It was pretty light on the romance. Moira and Drake don’t have a very angsty relationship… they meet, they eye each other and then they do it. I would have liked to see some more depth in their relationship, but this isn’t really that type of romance. It’s light and fluffy, funny and slightly slapstick. A quick read that will appeal to readers of paranormal romance. Final Grade- B
Favorite Quote:
“Sleeping with a loaded gun under your pillow?” she asked, sounding more like the smart-ass I knew and loved. “Really?”
“Relax. It has a manual safety and decocker.”
She snorted. “A what?”
“Decocker,” I repeated “It’s a lever that lets the hammer—”
“I don’t care.” She smirked. “I just wanted to see if you’d say it again.”
Moira Jameson and her snarky assistant Dove are on a dig in Egypt continuing the work of Moira’s grandfather and trying to uncover an ancient burial tomb. What they get instead are a bunch of vampires and one sexy werewolf named Drake. Apparently these paranormal creatures are trying to get into the very same pyramid. Inside rests two of the most powerful vampires ever and they must be awakened before they are discovered by an evil vampire named Karn. He wants to kill the ancients, steal their ambrosia and out the rest of parakind to the world. The residents of Broken Heart will do whatever it takes to make sure that doesn’t happen, but the only person who can get through the pyramid and around all the booby traps is Moira.
Only Lycans Need Apply is the ninth book in the Broken Hearts Vampire series by Michele Bardsley. It’s light, full of humor and a very fast read. I had a lot of fun being in the heads of Moira and Dove. The first person POV jumps between them and Drake during the first half of the book, and while it got a little confusing at one point, it did lead to some funny moments. Moira and Dove are two snarky, sarcastic, tough girls who only have each other. Moira spent several years in a mental hospital, only getting out when her grandfather comes in and sweeps her away to find her way in the past. She loves her work, loves discovering history and her only friend is Dove. After the paranormal run-in in the desert, their minds are wiped and they don’t remember what happened until they are kidnapped and then rescued by the very same people they encountered in the desert. Now they have to journey to Broken Hearts, Oklahoma, home to a flourishing group of parakind. Goddesses, vampires, dragons, witches and werewolves have all made their home and found love in this community that is invisible to human eyes.
Over the course of nine books we’ve been introduced to quite a few characters and most were here to help our couple overcome the odds. I’ve read all of the previous installments, but it still took me awhile to remember the details of the ongoing story arc. I might have been thrown off by the frequent laugh out loud moments or the very nicely researched look into certain mythologies and history. Moira experiences certain memories while in the pyramid that also gave me several “oh yeah, I remember now” moments. It was pretty light on the romance. Moira and Drake don’t have a very angsty relationship… they meet, they eye each other and then they do it. I would have liked to see some more depth in their relationship, but this isn’t really that type of romance. It’s light and fluffy, funny and slightly slapstick. A quick read that will appeal to readers of paranormal romance. Final Grade- B
Favorite Quote:
“What are you doing?”
“I’m going to kiss you.”
“My lips are up here.”
“There are some down here as well.” He stroked me through the pants, and I gasped.
December 20, 2014
This is the 9th book in the Broken Heart, Oklahoma series by Michele Bardsley. This series started with I'm the Vampire, That's Why in 2006 and for those following the series, have been lucky enough to get about a book a year. The basics of the series is that there is a town in Oklahoma called Broken Heart that has become a home base for parakind. The series starts when 11 single parents (most due to divorce or widowhood) were killed by a vampire that had disease call the Taint. The Constorium, a group dedicated to assisting parakind, basically bought up the town and set up shop in Broken Heart. First to assist the new turn bloods and second to find and cure the sick vampire. Several prophecies are set in motion and the series covers the stories of those original 11 turn bloods and several plot lines.
This is the second book specifically about the Lycan triplets that were introduced in the first book. This is Drake's story and starts off with us being introduced to Moira Jameson. She is an archaeologist on a dig in the Sudan. She is continuing the work of her grandfather, looking for a specific tomb. Moira is a sassy, brassy, kick ass chick. I liked her a lot. She was raised by her grandfather after her mother was killed when Moira was a child.
Moira meets Drake when he rescues her from a soulless vampire who was trying to use her to find the tomb. But a group from Broken Heart save her and find the tomb first. Then she is given a mind wipe and forgets about meeting Drake, discovering the tomb and realizing that vampires are real. She finds herself back in the states at the college that her family endows, not realizing anything out of the ordinary happened on the dig.
They next meet when Drake is doing some surveillance on Moira, making sure that the bad vamp leaves Moira alone. The bad vamp doesn't, Drake has to rescue her and eventually she gets her memories of their first meeting back when it becomes obvious that she will need them to figure out why the bad guys seem to be after her specifically.
There was so much going on in this book and I really don't want to give too much of the plot away, just some broad strokes. There was a lot of action, and with the story shifting between Moira, Drake and Dove, Moira's assistant, you get a good overall sense of what is going on. This book might be able to be read as a stand alone, but there are so many characters that are mentioned, that without reading the other books, there will probably be much confusion. Don't read this book looking for a seriously scary story about vampires and shifters, it is much more tongue in cheek. This book is much more in line with a romantic comedy that just happens to have paranormal elements in it. It was a nice addition to the series and I really can't wait to read Dove's story. I am giving it 3 stars on Goodreads.
This is the second book specifically about the Lycan triplets that were introduced in the first book. This is Drake's story and starts off with us being introduced to Moira Jameson. She is an archaeologist on a dig in the Sudan. She is continuing the work of her grandfather, looking for a specific tomb. Moira is a sassy, brassy, kick ass chick. I liked her a lot. She was raised by her grandfather after her mother was killed when Moira was a child.
Moira meets Drake when he rescues her from a soulless vampire who was trying to use her to find the tomb. But a group from Broken Heart save her and find the tomb first. Then she is given a mind wipe and forgets about meeting Drake, discovering the tomb and realizing that vampires are real. She finds herself back in the states at the college that her family endows, not realizing anything out of the ordinary happened on the dig.
They next meet when Drake is doing some surveillance on Moira, making sure that the bad vamp leaves Moira alone. The bad vamp doesn't, Drake has to rescue her and eventually she gets her memories of their first meeting back when it becomes obvious that she will need them to figure out why the bad guys seem to be after her specifically.
There was so much going on in this book and I really don't want to give too much of the plot away, just some broad strokes. There was a lot of action, and with the story shifting between Moira, Drake and Dove, Moira's assistant, you get a good overall sense of what is going on. This book might be able to be read as a stand alone, but there are so many characters that are mentioned, that without reading the other books, there will probably be much confusion. Don't read this book looking for a seriously scary story about vampires and shifters, it is much more tongue in cheek. This book is much more in line with a romantic comedy that just happens to have paranormal elements in it. It was a nice addition to the series and I really can't wait to read Dove's story. I am giving it 3 stars on Goodreads.
June 3, 2013
Only Lycans Need Apply, Broken Hearts Vampires #9, by Michele Bradsley
Grade: B+
“Is it a rule that all of you must be beautiful?” asked Dove. “I mean, if someone fat and ugly and old wanted to get into the paranormal club, are they even considered for membership?”
Moira Jameson has not had an easy life with her mother dying when she was a little girl and having a psychological breakdown at age fourteen. Moira has spent her life finishing her grandfather’s work as an archaeologist and heading the university her family founded. While working on a dig in Sudan Moira and her student Dove find themselves mixed up in ancient vampires, a lost pyramid and tons of paranormals they never knew existed. It’s not up to Moira to fulfill her destiny of finding out the truth of who she really is and maybe finally following her heart to her destined mate.
Where has this series been all my life??? I typically do not join a series after the first three of four books but something about Only Lycans Need Apply made me take a chance on an established series book number nine. I have never been so happy that I broke one of my rules because this book had everything I could want: snark, paranormals, action, adventure, romance and a lot of “what in the world can happen next?”. I found myself unable to put this book down until the very last page and when I finished I wanted more so I might go back and start the series from the very beginning cause its that good!
Usually when a book jumps back and forth between too many people and their point of view I am not a happy camper and I start to get grumpy. With Only Lycans Need Apply we mostly get the book told from Moira, who is hilarious, but sometimes we get Drake, her lycan love interest, or her assistant Dove. I love Dove and want her to get her own series but I will settle for her just getting her own book. She had me cracking up and had the best lines in the whole book and I would gladly pay to read just about her for three hundred pages.
Moira and Drake are a great couple and I liked their interaction together a lot. There are some steamy parts between them but honestly the book was so good they could have been left out and I still would have loved the story. Honestly the sex scenes were just a bonus to great storytelling and I never feel that way cause I love the sexytime in books. I really hope that this series continues and we get to see more of Moira and Drake in the future.
As I’ve already mentioned I really loved this book and have found a new favorite/must read series. I hope that there are more books in the future and I will be biding my time with catching up on all of the old ones. If you are a paranormal lover this is the perfect book to add to your spring reading list.
Grade: B+
“Is it a rule that all of you must be beautiful?” asked Dove. “I mean, if someone fat and ugly and old wanted to get into the paranormal club, are they even considered for membership?”
Moira Jameson has not had an easy life with her mother dying when she was a little girl and having a psychological breakdown at age fourteen. Moira has spent her life finishing her grandfather’s work as an archaeologist and heading the university her family founded. While working on a dig in Sudan Moira and her student Dove find themselves mixed up in ancient vampires, a lost pyramid and tons of paranormals they never knew existed. It’s not up to Moira to fulfill her destiny of finding out the truth of who she really is and maybe finally following her heart to her destined mate.
Where has this series been all my life??? I typically do not join a series after the first three of four books but something about Only Lycans Need Apply made me take a chance on an established series book number nine. I have never been so happy that I broke one of my rules because this book had everything I could want: snark, paranormals, action, adventure, romance and a lot of “what in the world can happen next?”. I found myself unable to put this book down until the very last page and when I finished I wanted more so I might go back and start the series from the very beginning cause its that good!
Usually when a book jumps back and forth between too many people and their point of view I am not a happy camper and I start to get grumpy. With Only Lycans Need Apply we mostly get the book told from Moira, who is hilarious, but sometimes we get Drake, her lycan love interest, or her assistant Dove. I love Dove and want her to get her own series but I will settle for her just getting her own book. She had me cracking up and had the best lines in the whole book and I would gladly pay to read just about her for three hundred pages.
Moira and Drake are a great couple and I liked their interaction together a lot. There are some steamy parts between them but honestly the book was so good they could have been left out and I still would have loved the story. Honestly the sex scenes were just a bonus to great storytelling and I never feel that way cause I love the sexytime in books. I really hope that this series continues and we get to see more of Moira and Drake in the future.
As I’ve already mentioned I really loved this book and have found a new favorite/must read series. I hope that there are more books in the future and I will be biding my time with catching up on all of the old ones. If you are a paranormal lover this is the perfect book to add to your spring reading list.
September 10, 2013
Mon avis en Français
My English review
This series is new to me, so, well as you see it, I’m starting with the ninth volume. Yes a mess I know, but I didn’t have any problems with that and it was really nice to follow our heroine here.
Moira is a passionate archaeologist and her assistant Dove follows in all her researches. I must say that despite the age difference the two women are very close because of the difficulties of the life they have endured. But while Moira is thoughtful and more rational, Dove is pretty crazy and ready to believe anything when vampires are in the story. Yet, after the research of her dead grandfather, our archaeologist will discover something that will completely change her life and it will open her to a whole new world. Indeed, this mission will give her the opportunity to discover a pyramid of the strangest. She appears to be the only one able to operate the input and all want to access it for different reasons. But one thing unites them all, none is human. And while Karn is determined to kill two people in this building, the other vampires and werewolves want the contrary, saving the occupants to become their leaders.
I enjoyed this novel, it is full of humor and beautiful ideas. I must say that I love archeology so mixing it with the supernatural was perfect for me. Moira is a very brave young woman who has had many difficulties in life and yet she knows how to be strong against all the people who denigrate her. She will have to team up with the beautiful Drake, hoping to develop their relationship at the stage above. It was interesting to see Moira open to this new world. I was intrigued by her quite dark and mysterious past, and I admit that I did not expect at all these revelations about her and her story. But I think the character I liked the most was Dove. This girl is crazy, bubbly and full of repartee. It’s always funny to see her chat with people who are yet to another world. You will love her!
To conclude, I must say it was a nice surprise and I’m curious to read more now. There are many ideas and mythologies in this novel and I’m curious to see how all the other books are. But if the others are as good as this one, I ‘m sure it will be a great pleasure to read them!
My English review
This series is new to me, so, well as you see it, I’m starting with the ninth volume. Yes a mess I know, but I didn’t have any problems with that and it was really nice to follow our heroine here.
Moira is a passionate archaeologist and her assistant Dove follows in all her researches. I must say that despite the age difference the two women are very close because of the difficulties of the life they have endured. But while Moira is thoughtful and more rational, Dove is pretty crazy and ready to believe anything when vampires are in the story. Yet, after the research of her dead grandfather, our archaeologist will discover something that will completely change her life and it will open her to a whole new world. Indeed, this mission will give her the opportunity to discover a pyramid of the strangest. She appears to be the only one able to operate the input and all want to access it for different reasons. But one thing unites them all, none is human. And while Karn is determined to kill two people in this building, the other vampires and werewolves want the contrary, saving the occupants to become their leaders.
I enjoyed this novel, it is full of humor and beautiful ideas. I must say that I love archeology so mixing it with the supernatural was perfect for me. Moira is a very brave young woman who has had many difficulties in life and yet she knows how to be strong against all the people who denigrate her. She will have to team up with the beautiful Drake, hoping to develop their relationship at the stage above. It was interesting to see Moira open to this new world. I was intrigued by her quite dark and mysterious past, and I admit that I did not expect at all these revelations about her and her story. But I think the character I liked the most was Dove. This girl is crazy, bubbly and full of repartee. It’s always funny to see her chat with people who are yet to another world. You will love her!
To conclude, I must say it was a nice surprise and I’m curious to read more now. There are many ideas and mythologies in this novel and I’m curious to see how all the other books are. But if the others are as good as this one, I ‘m sure it will be a great pleasure to read them!
August 12, 2013
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After a run of "serious" fantasy /paranormal romance books, it was so much FUN to read Only Lycans Need Apply. A lighthearted and entertaining read, I raced through it in a day and enjoyed every moment!
The main characters, Moira and her assistant Dove, are sarcastic, feisty and full of attitude and amusing conversational exchanges.
I gasped, and Dove followed my line of sight, and gasped, too.
"Is that real?" asked Dove in a reverent voice. "Because that's the biggest dick I've ever seen."
"He can hear you," I whispered harshly. Then in a lower voice, I added "Don't you even think about taking dibs, you bitch."
"Riiiight," she whispered back. "You want me to call ahead to the hospital, tell them to expect you and your injured vagina?"
Extra points to the author for her use of vagina!
Then there's Moira's love interest, Drake - sexy and a werewolf ... no other credentials required! I loved the way they flirted with each other; they seemed like a natural fit.
When he reached the stone door, he hesitated.
"Did you miss your Hieroglyphs 101 class?" I asked sweetly.
"I was too busy taking Advanced Kick Your Ass courses," he replied. He spent useless seconds staring at the images he could not possibly interpret, and then sighed. He stepped aside and gestured eloquently. "My lady."
There's a host of other characters as well; like Patsy, the Vampire Queen, Ax, survivor of the covert experiments carried out by the Ethics and Technology Assessment Commission, Doriana, the middle-aged Academic and secret Mermaid, and Karn, the bad guy!, to name but a few. They're all full of life and colour and really add to the book's energy.
Lighthearted it may be, but it's also part of a rich and well thought out paranormal history and mythology that the author first introduced in I'm the Vampire, That's Why (Book 1 of the Broken Heart series). I love that the World she's created has a believable history but that the books don't get bogged down in this.
I think Michele Bardsley has just pinched the top spot in my not-serious-but-cracking-great-fun genre from Mary Janice Davidson! But if you could keep that last bit between us, I'd appreciate it!
After a run of "serious" fantasy /paranormal romance books, it was so much FUN to read Only Lycans Need Apply. A lighthearted and entertaining read, I raced through it in a day and enjoyed every moment!
The main characters, Moira and her assistant Dove, are sarcastic, feisty and full of attitude and amusing conversational exchanges.
I gasped, and Dove followed my line of sight, and gasped, too.
"Is that real?" asked Dove in a reverent voice. "Because that's the biggest dick I've ever seen."
"He can hear you," I whispered harshly. Then in a lower voice, I added "Don't you even think about taking dibs, you bitch."
"Riiiight," she whispered back. "You want me to call ahead to the hospital, tell them to expect you and your injured vagina?"
Extra points to the author for her use of vagina!
Then there's Moira's love interest, Drake - sexy and a werewolf ... no other credentials required! I loved the way they flirted with each other; they seemed like a natural fit.
When he reached the stone door, he hesitated.
"Did you miss your Hieroglyphs 101 class?" I asked sweetly.
"I was too busy taking Advanced Kick Your Ass courses," he replied. He spent useless seconds staring at the images he could not possibly interpret, and then sighed. He stepped aside and gestured eloquently. "My lady."
There's a host of other characters as well; like Patsy, the Vampire Queen, Ax, survivor of the covert experiments carried out by the Ethics and Technology Assessment Commission, Doriana, the middle-aged Academic and secret Mermaid, and Karn, the bad guy!, to name but a few. They're all full of life and colour and really add to the book's energy.
Lighthearted it may be, but it's also part of a rich and well thought out paranormal history and mythology that the author first introduced in I'm the Vampire, That's Why (Book 1 of the Broken Heart series). I love that the World she's created has a believable history but that the books don't get bogged down in this.
I think Michele Bardsley has just pinched the top spot in my not-serious-but-cracking-great-fun genre from Mary Janice Davidson! But if you could keep that last bit between us, I'd appreciate it!
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