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Half-Moon Hollow #4.5
Fangs for the Memories
How did Andrea and Dick Cheney fall in love? Join Half-Moon Hollow’s favorite couple for a trip down memory lane—to a time when Mr. Wainwright was newly dead, Jane Jameson was a newbie vampire, and a budding paranormal romance was not yet uncorked…
Half-Moon Hollow’s supernatural social event of the season—Zeb’s Titanic-themed werewolf wedding—is coming up, and Dick Cheney (not that Dick Cheney!) needs a date. But Andrea’s had enough of clever, handsome, and rakish to last a lifetime, and Dick Cheney is certainly not the sort of man you bring home to mom (not that Andrea’s deadist parents are speaking to her ever since she dropped out of college and became a blood surrogate.) Shameless, relentless, roguish, with a Stetson-worthy swagger, a naughty sparkle in his eyes, and a constant smirk—oh, and fangs—no, Dick is the last person (er…vampire) Andrea wants to date.
But the infuriatingly irresistible man who lives quietly on the edge of a criminal underworld knows exactly what he wants, and once he surprises Andrea with a thrilling hot and dirty kiss behind the paranormal bookshop, she knows what she wants too: Dick. All it takes to ignite their unconventional courtship is a near-undeath experience that confronts Dick with a choice between turning Andrea, losing her forever, or tapping into his countless shady resources).
Half-Moon Hollow’s supernatural social event of the season—Zeb’s Titanic-themed werewolf wedding—is coming up, and Dick Cheney (not that Dick Cheney!) needs a date. But Andrea’s had enough of clever, handsome, and rakish to last a lifetime, and Dick Cheney is certainly not the sort of man you bring home to mom (not that Andrea’s deadist parents are speaking to her ever since she dropped out of college and became a blood surrogate.) Shameless, relentless, roguish, with a Stetson-worthy swagger, a naughty sparkle in his eyes, and a constant smirk—oh, and fangs—no, Dick is the last person (er…vampire) Andrea wants to date.
But the infuriatingly irresistible man who lives quietly on the edge of a criminal underworld knows exactly what he wants, and once he surprises Andrea with a thrilling hot and dirty kiss behind the paranormal bookshop, she knows what she wants too: Dick. All it takes to ignite their unconventional courtship is a near-undeath experience that confronts Dick with a choice between turning Andrea, losing her forever, or tapping into his countless shady resources).
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First published November 2, 2015
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Molly Harper
61 books8,145 followersMolly Harper is the author of more than 40 romance titles including the Half-Moon Hollow series, the Mystic Bayou, the Starfall Point series, and her first murder mystery, A PROPOSAL TO DIE FOR. She lives in Michigan with her family. For more information, go to www.mollyharper.com.
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November 6, 2015
Reviewed by: Rabid Reads.
I was hesitant to jump straight into this one with it being labeled HALF-MOON HOLLOW #4.5 because I read it before THE SINGLE UNDEAD MOMS CLUB (book 4), and was worried about bouncing around Molly Harper’s universe too much. Her titles usually stand well enough on their own though, so I went for it. FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES was an easygoing e-novella featuring one of my favourite characters, and a fab way to spend my breaks at work.
Getting the low down on how Andrea had eluded Dick Cheney’s charm when all other women have failed was interesting. Ex-boyfriend horror stories are fairly common, but this girl’s is a little more messed up than most. It helped me to better understand her, instead of being confounded by her lack of interest in such a choice cut of vampire.
This short wasn’t as funny as expected. Cheney usually has me snickering over practically every scene he’s in; however in this particular instance he was fully focused on the prize, winning Andrea’s heart. I know, I know, it’s Paranormal Romance, so that should have been a given, although honestly I would have been happy with a 100 page long Dick monologue!
I really enjoyed the Ophelia & Sophie bit, and getting another perspective on Zeb & Jolene’s werewolf wedding was definitely a perk. Andrea & Dick Cheney had some pretty tender moments as well. I especially liked his speal to her at the end when she finally caves, and agrees to give “them” a chance. It was simply the perfect amount of aaaww.
I’m always in the mood for more Molly Harper, and FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES hit the spot!
I was hesitant to jump straight into this one with it being labeled HALF-MOON HOLLOW #4.5 because I read it before THE SINGLE UNDEAD MOMS CLUB (book 4), and was worried about bouncing around Molly Harper’s universe too much. Her titles usually stand well enough on their own though, so I went for it. FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES was an easygoing e-novella featuring one of my favourite characters, and a fab way to spend my breaks at work.
Getting the low down on how Andrea had eluded Dick Cheney’s charm when all other women have failed was interesting. Ex-boyfriend horror stories are fairly common, but this girl’s is a little more messed up than most. It helped me to better understand her, instead of being confounded by her lack of interest in such a choice cut of vampire.
This short wasn’t as funny as expected. Cheney usually has me snickering over practically every scene he’s in; however in this particular instance he was fully focused on the prize, winning Andrea’s heart. I know, I know, it’s Paranormal Romance, so that should have been a given, although honestly I would have been happy with a 100 page long Dick monologue!
I really enjoyed the Ophelia & Sophie bit, and getting another perspective on Zeb & Jolene’s werewolf wedding was definitely a perk. Andrea & Dick Cheney had some pretty tender moments as well. I especially liked his speal to her at the end when she finally caves, and agrees to give “them” a chance. It was simply the perfect amount of aaaww.
I’m always in the mood for more Molly Harper, and FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES hit the spot!
December 12, 2015
4 "Not That Dick Cheney" Stars!!
This was fun addition to the Half-Moon Hollow series. I love Molly Harper's quirky, snarky, fun characters. Finally we get Andrea and Dick's story, though I have to say we see a different side of Dick in this novella, he's more serious and not so....fun loving. But, all the same this is Dick Cheney so every now and then we see the Dick we all have come to know and love. We also get to Andrea's back story and get a better understanding of her and her personality.
Even though it was a (too) short novella, it was a fun read. We see how Andrea and Jane's friendship grew and how they became business partners (in the bookstore/coffee corner), we also get more of Zeb and Jolene, and a few of the council members.
If you enjoy the "Half-Moon Hollow" series, you won't want to miss this, Molly Harper never disappoints!
This was fun addition to the Half-Moon Hollow series. I love Molly Harper's quirky, snarky, fun characters. Finally we get Andrea and Dick's story, though I have to say we see a different side of Dick in this novella, he's more serious and not so....fun loving. But, all the same this is Dick Cheney so every now and then we see the Dick we all have come to know and love. We also get to Andrea's back story and get a better understanding of her and her personality.
Even though it was a (too) short novella, it was a fun read. We see how Andrea and Jane's friendship grew and how they became business partners (in the bookstore/coffee corner), we also get more of Zeb and Jolene, and a few of the council members.
If you enjoy the "Half-Moon Hollow" series, you won't want to miss this, Molly Harper never disappoints!
November 15, 2024
It was cute. There were some references to past/previous stories but nothing felt off to me as someone who has not read them. And my fantasy spark might be back, so I'd say it's a win.
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I got it before realizing it's a 4.5 in a series... hope I can still follow along.
I was just looking for a short vampire book to see if my fantasy mood was coming back.
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I got it before realizing it's a 4.5 in a series... hope I can still follow along.
I was just looking for a short vampire book to see if my fantasy mood was coming back.
November 3, 2015
After being used and abused by her former lover, Andrea is shy of relationships. The last person on earth she wants to have anything to do with is Dick Cheney who reminds her more than just a little of the asshat who broke her heart.
For his part Dick knows Andrea is skittish and makes every effort to woo her without frightening her. However it remains to be seen if his redneck charm, his whacky t-shirt collection and his 1973 Chevrolet El Camino are enough to win her.
Dick Cheney and Andrea have been supporting characters throughout Molly Harper's Jane Jameson and Half Moon Hollow series'. Finally after 8 books we get the story that everyone has been waiting for. How Andrea and Dick Cheney became a thing.
Fangs for the Memories is on the shorter side of novellas coming in at just under 90 pages. It has Molly Harper's trademark snark and wit and is an entertaining though very quick read. With books this short I always look at the price before I recommend them. The Kindle version is available for around $1.40 which in my opinion is a fair price for a novella from an author as classy as Molly Harper. An audiobook version narrated by the truly amazing Amanda Ronconi is also available for a few dollars more.
So no complaints from me. A great little book, a fair price, and I'm tempted to buy the audiobook just because Amanda Ronconi really is that good.
Many thanks to Pocket Books and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC
For his part Dick knows Andrea is skittish and makes every effort to woo her without frightening her. However it remains to be seen if his redneck charm, his whacky t-shirt collection and his 1973 Chevrolet El Camino are enough to win her.
Dick Cheney and Andrea have been supporting characters throughout Molly Harper's Jane Jameson and Half Moon Hollow series'. Finally after 8 books we get the story that everyone has been waiting for. How Andrea and Dick Cheney became a thing.
Fangs for the Memories is on the shorter side of novellas coming in at just under 90 pages. It has Molly Harper's trademark snark and wit and is an entertaining though very quick read. With books this short I always look at the price before I recommend them. The Kindle version is available for around $1.40 which in my opinion is a fair price for a novella from an author as classy as Molly Harper. An audiobook version narrated by the truly amazing Amanda Ronconi is also available for a few dollars more.
So no complaints from me. A great little book, a fair price, and I'm tempted to buy the audiobook just because Amanda Ronconi really is that good.
Many thanks to Pocket Books and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC
November 7, 2015
This review was originally posted at The Book Nympho
I'm a big fan of Dick . . . Dick Cheney . . . the vampire Dick Cheney.
Fangs for the Memories is an over due novella about Dick and Andrea while it's labeled as being part of the Half-Moon Hollow series it should have come a couple of years ago in the Jane Jameson series. But since we get cameos from Jane and the gang in the Half-Moon Hollow series I guess it's ok.
If you've not read Harper's Jane Jameson series you might not get as much enjoyment out of Fangs for the Memories because it goes back a couple of years and shows us how Dick and Andrea become a couple.
Fans know that Dick Cheney is a shading character that can charm the panties off of most women he meets. And he had to work hard to charm Andrea. But who knew that Dick could be sweet and swoony! We get to see that side and if Harper had written his story a couple of years ago I would be very upset that the novella wasn't a full length novel. I think that Dick and Andrea could have carried a full novel. But after all this time it was full to have a look back at the couple's earlier days.
If you're a fan of Dick, you won't want to miss out on the sweet, swoony and sexy side of Dick in Fangs for the Memories.
I'm a big fan of Dick . . . Dick Cheney . . . the vampire Dick Cheney.
Fangs for the Memories is an over due novella about Dick and Andrea while it's labeled as being part of the Half-Moon Hollow series it should have come a couple of years ago in the Jane Jameson series. But since we get cameos from Jane and the gang in the Half-Moon Hollow series I guess it's ok.
If you've not read Harper's Jane Jameson series you might not get as much enjoyment out of Fangs for the Memories because it goes back a couple of years and shows us how Dick and Andrea become a couple.
Fans know that Dick Cheney is a shading character that can charm the panties off of most women he meets. And he had to work hard to charm Andrea. But who knew that Dick could be sweet and swoony! We get to see that side and if Harper had written his story a couple of years ago I would be very upset that the novella wasn't a full length novel. I think that Dick and Andrea could have carried a full novel. But after all this time it was full to have a look back at the couple's earlier days.
If you're a fan of Dick, you won't want to miss out on the sweet, swoony and sexy side of Dick in Fangs for the Memories.
March 17, 2016
My review and an extended sample of the audiobook are posted at Hotlistens.com.
This book is label as part of the Half Moon Hollow series, but it really takes place during the time of the Jane Jameson series. It takes a look at how Andrea and Dick Cheney became an item.
The vampire Dick Cheney has been a fan favorite for a while. He is one of my favorites as well. He is not the type of guy you want to take home to mom, which his inappropriate t-shirts, pervy comments and less than legal business dealing. But, Dick is one of the most loyal friends you will ever find.
This was not the story that I thought it would be. Dick Cheney is usually surrounded with inappropriateness and humor, but that was not the case in this story. This novellas had a lot less laugh out loud moments than the standard Molly Harper story. That didn’t make Fangs for the Memories any less enjoyable. I loved seeing the softer side of the vampire Dick Cheney. I also liked hearing more of Andrea’s back story.
I knew Andrea’s story was not a good story, but I guess I didn’t realize she had it as bad as she did. Being the person that Andrea is, she didn’t show how bad things got and always looked at the silver lining of her life. She took her bad situation and made the best of it and made some really great friends along the way.
Even though this is listed as a Half Moon Hollow series book, it is a must read for Jane Jameson fans. That being said, I think the entire Half Moon Hollow series is anyway. I love the entire clan of people that we’ve met in Half Moon Hollow. They are crazy and fun. Coming from a small town in the South (though to my knowledge, mine was free of supernaturals and was way more boring), I do see many of the similarities. This is a fun series that is alway great for a pick-me-up.
Narration
Amanda Ronconi is the perfect person for the narration of this series. She does an amazing job of bringing out the snarkiness of each character. I have listened to all of the Molly Harper books that she has narrated and I just can’t imagine reading them. Her narration really adds to the already fun stories.
This book is label as part of the Half Moon Hollow series, but it really takes place during the time of the Jane Jameson series. It takes a look at how Andrea and Dick Cheney became an item.
The vampire Dick Cheney has been a fan favorite for a while. He is one of my favorites as well. He is not the type of guy you want to take home to mom, which his inappropriate t-shirts, pervy comments and less than legal business dealing. But, Dick is one of the most loyal friends you will ever find.
This was not the story that I thought it would be. Dick Cheney is usually surrounded with inappropriateness and humor, but that was not the case in this story. This novellas had a lot less laugh out loud moments than the standard Molly Harper story. That didn’t make Fangs for the Memories any less enjoyable. I loved seeing the softer side of the vampire Dick Cheney. I also liked hearing more of Andrea’s back story.
I knew Andrea’s story was not a good story, but I guess I didn’t realize she had it as bad as she did. Being the person that Andrea is, she didn’t show how bad things got and always looked at the silver lining of her life. She took her bad situation and made the best of it and made some really great friends along the way.
Even though this is listed as a Half Moon Hollow series book, it is a must read for Jane Jameson fans. That being said, I think the entire Half Moon Hollow series is anyway. I love the entire clan of people that we’ve met in Half Moon Hollow. They are crazy and fun. Coming from a small town in the South (though to my knowledge, mine was free of supernaturals and was way more boring), I do see many of the similarities. This is a fun series that is alway great for a pick-me-up.
Narration
Amanda Ronconi is the perfect person for the narration of this series. She does an amazing job of bringing out the snarkiness of each character. I have listened to all of the Molly Harper books that she has narrated and I just can’t imagine reading them. Her narration really adds to the already fun stories.
October 24, 2016
I super-love Dick and Andrea, but this didn't add much to their story. I'd have loved some glimpses of them later on in the series.
September 30, 2017
This is a simple book about how Andrea and Dick got together. I like seeing the story from Andrea's point of view, especially being a blood surrogate. We really got a chance to see Dick's sweet side.
November 2, 2015
Fangs for the Memories is a delightful novella set in the always hilarious Jane Jameson/Half-Moon Hollow world. The story spans the time of the second Jane Jameson book, Nice Girl’s Don’t Date Dead Men. This time around, the events are shared via the first person POV of Jane Jameson's best friend, Andrea, who has always been in the background and very important to the plot and stories, but never front and center. The book shares the story of how Andrea and vampire Dick Cheney fall in love.
As a long time fan of Ms. Harper’s Half-Moon Hollow, I loved seeing the more gentle, caring side of Dick that we don't witness often, especially in the first couple of Jane books. He's one of my favorite characters because he's goofy, yet extremely caring and loyal to his friends. He's the kind of guy who would do anything for those he cares about.
As always, Ms. Harper’s wit and laugh-out-loud humor makes the stories light and enjoyable, even at the more dire of times. Here is just one example:
I couldn’t talk to Jane about this. She tended to do jazz hands when she did her little “I told you do” dance. No one deserved smug jazz hands. Of all the weapons in a vampire’s arsenal, they were the most demoralizing.
The story is an excellent companion piece for fans of Ms. Harper's works and those who've read Jane Jameson. Although it is listed as a part of the Half-Moon Hollow series, I believe it is best enjoyed if you've read the first two Jane Jameson books. There are spoilers, all referenced offhandedly but present, from those first two books, which allowed me to recall all of the events and emotions tied to them. This helped fill in the emotional ties to the characters, making Fangs for the Memories a more fulfilling read.
Fangs for the Memories is short and sweet; a one-sitting read. It’s best enjoyed by fans who have read the earlier books in the series. As always, Ms. Harper brings to life a group of genuine characters who overcome outrageous obstacles with humor and friendship. I completely enjoyed reading more about Dick Cheney: one of the best characters in Half-Moon Hollow.
My Rating: B+ Liked It A Lot
Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About
Review copy provided by NetGalley
As a long time fan of Ms. Harper’s Half-Moon Hollow, I loved seeing the more gentle, caring side of Dick that we don't witness often, especially in the first couple of Jane books. He's one of my favorite characters because he's goofy, yet extremely caring and loyal to his friends. He's the kind of guy who would do anything for those he cares about.
As always, Ms. Harper’s wit and laugh-out-loud humor makes the stories light and enjoyable, even at the more dire of times. Here is just one example:
I couldn’t talk to Jane about this. She tended to do jazz hands when she did her little “I told you do” dance. No one deserved smug jazz hands. Of all the weapons in a vampire’s arsenal, they were the most demoralizing.
The story is an excellent companion piece for fans of Ms. Harper's works and those who've read Jane Jameson. Although it is listed as a part of the Half-Moon Hollow series, I believe it is best enjoyed if you've read the first two Jane Jameson books. There are spoilers, all referenced offhandedly but present, from those first two books, which allowed me to recall all of the events and emotions tied to them. This helped fill in the emotional ties to the characters, making Fangs for the Memories a more fulfilling read.
Fangs for the Memories is short and sweet; a one-sitting read. It’s best enjoyed by fans who have read the earlier books in the series. As always, Ms. Harper brings to life a group of genuine characters who overcome outrageous obstacles with humor and friendship. I completely enjoyed reading more about Dick Cheney: one of the best characters in Half-Moon Hollow.
My Rating: B+ Liked It A Lot
Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About
Review copy provided by NetGalley
October 31, 2015
I can't imagine reading a Half-Moon Hollow book that I don't love. This series always just gets me in all the right ways. It's snarky, but not in a predictable monotonous way. Every character has their own personality and each story has its own particular charm.
As a reader, I've known Dick Cheney (the vampire, not the vice president) and Andrea for quite a while. I've followed them through numerous adventures, but all through someone else's eyes. Finally getting to take a trip into Andrea's private world was a treat. She's always seemed a little impersonal as a side character. Funny and sweet, of course, but not a character who was so easy to understand. Then her relationship with Dick came out of nowhere. Not unexpected due to his persistence, but it was just so wonderful to finally see behind the curtain into the events that jump-started their relationship.
Fangs for the Memories was definitely short and sweet, a little nibble at the world, set during a time that readers know well, yet even an outsider wouldn't be uncomfortably out of place. That's another thing I love about this series. They're so interconnected that going from one to the other almost feels seamless, except for the change of main perspective. The town and side characters remain constant, and yet, each book manages to be mostly a standalone—with enough side explanations to help a new reader, done in a clever, concise way so as not to bore a long-time reader. It's just a feel good book, sweet, sexy, and clever as hell. Definitely a must read! ~ George, 5 stars
As a reader, I've known Dick Cheney (the vampire, not the vice president) and Andrea for quite a while. I've followed them through numerous adventures, but all through someone else's eyes. Finally getting to take a trip into Andrea's private world was a treat. She's always seemed a little impersonal as a side character. Funny and sweet, of course, but not a character who was so easy to understand. Then her relationship with Dick came out of nowhere. Not unexpected due to his persistence, but it was just so wonderful to finally see behind the curtain into the events that jump-started their relationship.
Fangs for the Memories was definitely short and sweet, a little nibble at the world, set during a time that readers know well, yet even an outsider wouldn't be uncomfortably out of place. That's another thing I love about this series. They're so interconnected that going from one to the other almost feels seamless, except for the change of main perspective. The town and side characters remain constant, and yet, each book manages to be mostly a standalone—with enough side explanations to help a new reader, done in a clever, concise way so as not to bore a long-time reader. It's just a feel good book, sweet, sexy, and clever as hell. Definitely a must read! ~ George, 5 stars
November 9, 2015
Review courtesy of All Things Urban Fantasy.
After my disappointment with THE SINGLE UNDEAD MOMS CLUB, I was really looking for some sign that Molly Harper's books were still for me. Luckily, FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES pulled through, with its cute little romance, snappy dialogue and characters we already love.
Though it could be read stand-alone, FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES would be best enjoyed with the background on Andrea and Dick Cheney (not that Dick Cheney!). Since the novella is so short, I think the context from the greater novels would help a reader get more into it. Really, my only complaint was the length - I think this novella could easily have been longer, with more of Andrea and Dick dating and such.
I did really enjoy learning the backstory about Andrea and Dick, since it is one of the series mysteries - how could she be with him? But we get to see a new side of Dick in FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES, and it's a little sappy and romantic!
Despite its length, it manages to pack in the things I love about Harper's writing - amusing dialogue, fun situations, and romance! Obviously, at less than 100 pages, you're not getting a whole lot here, but what is there is enjoyable and fun and a good way to spend an hour or so.
Sexual content: Kissing
After my disappointment with THE SINGLE UNDEAD MOMS CLUB, I was really looking for some sign that Molly Harper's books were still for me. Luckily, FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES pulled through, with its cute little romance, snappy dialogue and characters we already love.
Though it could be read stand-alone, FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES would be best enjoyed with the background on Andrea and Dick Cheney (not that Dick Cheney!). Since the novella is so short, I think the context from the greater novels would help a reader get more into it. Really, my only complaint was the length - I think this novella could easily have been longer, with more of Andrea and Dick dating and such.
I did really enjoy learning the backstory about Andrea and Dick, since it is one of the series mysteries - how could she be with him? But we get to see a new side of Dick in FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES, and it's a little sappy and romantic!
Despite its length, it manages to pack in the things I love about Harper's writing - amusing dialogue, fun situations, and romance! Obviously, at less than 100 pages, you're not getting a whole lot here, but what is there is enjoyable and fun and a good way to spend an hour or so.
Sexual content: Kissing
December 16, 2015
**ARC supplied by NetGalley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review***
As an avid reader of Paranormal Romance, I firmly believe that Molly Harper has the “gift” for creating captivating, and not to mention imaginative worlds, where the reader can get lost for hours on end. Her “Half-Moon Hollow” series is so well written, and its chock full of snarky dialogue and quirky characters that are original and multidimensional. Giving consideration to the fact that Ms. Harper has created such an addictive series, I am so glad that she had mercy on her readers by offering up a tasty snack in the form of this novella, until the next major release in the series. Learning exactly how Dick Cheney and Andrea came together was quite interesting, and Ms. Harper crafted it in such a way that I glad to see these two come together. I highly recommend this book, and I look forward to getting further wrapped up in the series with the next release.
Giving this one: 5 stars
As an avid reader of Paranormal Romance, I firmly believe that Molly Harper has the “gift” for creating captivating, and not to mention imaginative worlds, where the reader can get lost for hours on end. Her “Half-Moon Hollow” series is so well written, and its chock full of snarky dialogue and quirky characters that are original and multidimensional. Giving consideration to the fact that Ms. Harper has created such an addictive series, I am so glad that she had mercy on her readers by offering up a tasty snack in the form of this novella, until the next major release in the series. Learning exactly how Dick Cheney and Andrea came together was quite interesting, and Ms. Harper crafted it in such a way that I glad to see these two come together. I highly recommend this book, and I look forward to getting further wrapped up in the series with the next release.
Giving this one: 5 stars
March 16, 2020
The story of how Andrea and Dick got together.
Short and sweet, and showing Dick's more sensitive side.
The series continues with Nice Girls Don’t Sign a Lease Without a Wedding Ring next.
Chronological reading order for the Half-Moon Hollow universe - Thanks Kathy!
Previous book reviews:
✦ Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (Jane Jameson, #3) ~ ★★★ (24/03/2019)
✦ Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men (Jane Jameson, #2) ~ ★★★ (23/03/2019)
Short and sweet, and showing Dick's more sensitive side.
The series continues with Nice Girls Don’t Sign a Lease Without a Wedding Ring next.
Chronological reading order for the Half-Moon Hollow universe - Thanks Kathy!
Previous book reviews:
✦ Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (Jane Jameson, #3) ~ ★★★ (24/03/2019)
✦ Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men (Jane Jameson, #2) ~ ★★★ (23/03/2019)
January 6, 2016
Very short but fun as usual. It like a short Half Moon Hallow story. We get Andrea's POV of how she and Dick finally get together as girlfriend boyfriend. It has a kiss or two, but not the change to vampire or thoughts on marriage, it is just how they went from acquaintances through Jane, to a couple.
March 6, 2019
A novella that takes place during the early parts of the first series, it was a delight to be in Andrea's head. Also, Dick Cheney, the vampire, is one of my favorite characters that I've ever read about.
July 24, 2018
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
My favorite character in the Half-Moon Hollow series is Dick Cheney. I love Dick! He makes me laugh and sometimes it is just what a person needs. Yeah, I know, he can be kind of shady, but who doesn't love a bad boy? Especially if he's hot. Really, once you get to know Dick, he's more though.
I ended up buying this book as both an ebook and the audio and saving it like a reward. So finally I listened to it! It wasn't exactly what I expected. The point of view is from Andrea. Still, there is plenty of Dick. And this is the story of Andrea falling in love with Dick. Since I already love Dick, it was easy to relate to this process.
Fangs for the Memories is short and fun. I highly recommend it. I'd also love a story more from Dick's point of view. Just saying. There can't be too much Dick.
Narration:
Amanda Ronconi is the voice of the Half-Moon Hollow series, and most of the Molly Harper books. I love her narration with its snarky, well-timed voices. She is the reason this series is an audio-preferred one for me. I was able to listen at my usual 1.25 speed. The performance only enhanced my love of the story.
Listen to a clip:
https://soundcloud.com/audible/fangs-...
My favorite character in the Half-Moon Hollow series is Dick Cheney. I love Dick! He makes me laugh and sometimes it is just what a person needs. Yeah, I know, he can be kind of shady, but who doesn't love a bad boy? Especially if he's hot. Really, once you get to know Dick, he's more though.
I ended up buying this book as both an ebook and the audio and saving it like a reward. So finally I listened to it! It wasn't exactly what I expected. The point of view is from Andrea. Still, there is plenty of Dick. And this is the story of Andrea falling in love with Dick. Since I already love Dick, it was easy to relate to this process.
Fangs for the Memories is short and fun. I highly recommend it. I'd also love a story more from Dick's point of view. Just saying. There can't be too much Dick.
Narration:
Amanda Ronconi is the voice of the Half-Moon Hollow series, and most of the Molly Harper books. I love her narration with its snarky, well-timed voices. She is the reason this series is an audio-preferred one for me. I was able to listen at my usual 1.25 speed. The performance only enhanced my love of the story.
Listen to a clip:
https://soundcloud.com/audible/fangs-...
December 13, 2015
Quick Review: Short, sweet and funny – just like this book review, hopefully.
Synopsis: Fangs for the Memories explores the background of how Dick and Andrea got together. For those who don’t know Half-Moon Hollow from the “Jane Jameson” series: Dick is the lovable scoundrel who wins over Jane’s (the main character in the series) affection through his loyalty and decentness, hidden deep, deep down and probably underneath a completely inappropriate or stupid T-shirt, like “Hedgehogs. Why don’t they just share the hedge?” (Sorry, I was going to go with a really inappropriate T-shirt quote, but then my blush got the better of me.) Andrea is a proper girl with a checkered backstory (explored in this novella) who makes her living as a live blood donor for vampires. She is the perfect foil to Jane’s off-the-wall zaniness and general trouble-inducing personality.
Full Review: This story is all about Dick and Andrea and how their relationship blossomed, which was a storyline in the background of one of the previous “Jane Jameson” books. You don’t have to listen to the other “Jane Jameson” books or spinoffs (“Half-Moon Hollow” series) to enjoy this novella, but quite frankly, I think you should (like I have said in previous posts, I am a Molly Harper fan). While Molly Harper does a nice job of building the characters in this short 86-page novella, this is really a short story directed at legacy readers that just want to suck the last bit of marrow out of the bone that is Half-Moon Hollow.
I really enjoyed learning more about Andrea because she has always been more of a peripheral character for me. I have always wondered how a woman like Andrea, who sounds so put together and regal, decided to take the plunge with Dick Cheney (No, not the President. That is simply the character’s irreverent name.). Learning about her past, along with Dick’s surprisingly sweet gestures, fills in the blanks.
Unfortunately, for those of us that like actual books, this novella is only offered in Kindle or Audible formats. If you are going to choose one, spring for the audiobook. Amanda Ronconi makes Molly Harper’s characters come alive. However, for those of you who haven’t figured out this trick yet – with some books, if you buy the Kindle book for $1.99, you can get the audiobook as an add-on for $2.99 (compared to $5.95 for the Audible version by itself, or the discounted price of $4.87 if you are an Audible member).
Fangs for the MemoriesMolly Harper
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November 3, 2015
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Favorite Quote: “See, I’m not such a bad guy.”.
I snickered. “Well, you’re not a good guy.”
“Is this because I have my hand on your boob?” he asked.
I yawned widely, noting that he did not, in fact, move his hand from my left breast. “That, too.”
We all know how Jane Jameson and Gabriel Nightingale’s romance came about (and what a ride that was) but how did Andrea and Dick Cheney (no, not THAT Dick Cheney) meet and fall in love? Fangs For The Memories revisits the Nice Girls series and takes us down memory lane to show us how one of the series most interesting and fun couples- Andrea and Dick- starting dating.
Andrea doesn’t dislike vampires but after losing her self-esteem, respect, and parents because she dated one, she is wary of them. Now living in Half Moon Hollow and working as a human happy meal for clients, Andrea is rebuilding her life one job at a time and she has no time for the sexy Dick Cheney, a vampire who seems to enjoy walking on the seedier side of life. When a client of hers goes a little too far on a feeding and Andrea is left near dead, Dick swoops in to save her life and Andrea sees a different side of him-one she likes very, very much.
Most fans of Molly Harper’s Jane Jameson and Half Moon Hollow series have a soft spot for the irresistible pervy vampire-Dick Cheney. This short but sweet and funny novella picks up right when Jane’s beloved boss, Mr. Wainwright, has passed away and everyone is getting ready for Zeb and Jolene’s redneck Titanic themed wedding. Plenty of sass, snark, and cuddling follows Andrea as she resists Dick at all turns until he lays a huge hard wet kiss on her outside the book shop then shows up when she is in dire straits. In saving her life and learning he was ready to go all supervillain on her ex-boyfriend has Andrea seeing a new side to Dick-one that appeals to her bruised heart. This little niblet ends with them on a date and Dick showing his uber romantic side.
This should probably go without saying, Andrea, but I like you. So much. It feels silly to put it like that, but I know I don’t love you yet. I don’t know you well enough to be able to say that and have you believe me. But I could love you so easily. And I want you to love me, too.
I only had one issue which was I wish it had been longer. I wanted more dates and time spent together.
RATING: B
Favorite Quote: “See, I’m not such a bad guy.”.
I snickered. “Well, you’re not a good guy.”
“Is this because I have my hand on your boob?” he asked.
I yawned widely, noting that he did not, in fact, move his hand from my left breast. “That, too.”
We all know how Jane Jameson and Gabriel Nightingale’s romance came about (and what a ride that was) but how did Andrea and Dick Cheney (no, not THAT Dick Cheney) meet and fall in love? Fangs For The Memories revisits the Nice Girls series and takes us down memory lane to show us how one of the series most interesting and fun couples- Andrea and Dick- starting dating.
Andrea doesn’t dislike vampires but after losing her self-esteem, respect, and parents because she dated one, she is wary of them. Now living in Half Moon Hollow and working as a human happy meal for clients, Andrea is rebuilding her life one job at a time and she has no time for the sexy Dick Cheney, a vampire who seems to enjoy walking on the seedier side of life. When a client of hers goes a little too far on a feeding and Andrea is left near dead, Dick swoops in to save her life and Andrea sees a different side of him-one she likes very, very much.
Most fans of Molly Harper’s Jane Jameson and Half Moon Hollow series have a soft spot for the irresistible pervy vampire-Dick Cheney. This short but sweet and funny novella picks up right when Jane’s beloved boss, Mr. Wainwright, has passed away and everyone is getting ready for Zeb and Jolene’s redneck Titanic themed wedding. Plenty of sass, snark, and cuddling follows Andrea as she resists Dick at all turns until he lays a huge hard wet kiss on her outside the book shop then shows up when she is in dire straits. In saving her life and learning he was ready to go all supervillain on her ex-boyfriend has Andrea seeing a new side to Dick-one that appeals to her bruised heart. This little niblet ends with them on a date and Dick showing his uber romantic side.
This should probably go without saying, Andrea, but I like you. So much. It feels silly to put it like that, but I know I don’t love you yet. I don’t know you well enough to be able to say that and have you believe me. But I could love you so easily. And I want you to love me, too.
I only had one issue which was I wish it had been longer. I wanted more dates and time spent together.
RATING: B
September 17, 2015
Spoiler Alert!! If you don’t want to know whom the book is about, don’t read this review
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I am so happy we got a chance to look back on Dick Cheney (vampire not Vice President) and Andrea. When I got the book all I knew was that it was a Half Moon Hollow book and that’s all I needed to know to read it, so when I cracked it open and realized we were flashing back to the origins of Dick and Andrea I was pleasantly surprised. Their courtship never when into any depth, we knew Dick flirted but Andrea always put him off and then all of the sudden they were a power couple. Here we get a deeper look in how it all happened and I’m so glad we did!
The novella is in true Molly Harper style, mishaps and laughs. Harper always gives you a quirky, fun character that you fall in love with and although we have already fallen in love with these two in previous books you fall deeper after reading this. It turns out Dick Cheney has a romantic sensitive side and we find out why Andrea has been standoffish towards men. We have a near death experience as usual and some good laughs. The novella is short, and I wasn’t ready for the end. I wanted some more. Good thing Harper has a new book from this series coming out next month so I’ll get my fix!
**ARC was provided through NetGalley for an honest review. No other compensation was provided.
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I am so happy we got a chance to look back on Dick Cheney (vampire not Vice President) and Andrea. When I got the book all I knew was that it was a Half Moon Hollow book and that’s all I needed to know to read it, so when I cracked it open and realized we were flashing back to the origins of Dick and Andrea I was pleasantly surprised. Their courtship never when into any depth, we knew Dick flirted but Andrea always put him off and then all of the sudden they were a power couple. Here we get a deeper look in how it all happened and I’m so glad we did!
The novella is in true Molly Harper style, mishaps and laughs. Harper always gives you a quirky, fun character that you fall in love with and although we have already fallen in love with these two in previous books you fall deeper after reading this. It turns out Dick Cheney has a romantic sensitive side and we find out why Andrea has been standoffish towards men. We have a near death experience as usual and some good laughs. The novella is short, and I wasn’t ready for the end. I wanted some more. Good thing Harper has a new book from this series coming out next month so I’ll get my fix!
**ARC was provided through NetGalley for an honest review. No other compensation was provided.
November 12, 2015
I feel like I have read this one before in a different book. That however didn't stop my enjoyment. Dick is one of those characters that so annoyed me at first, but as the series has gone on he has grown on me. I also love him with Andrea, so seeing how they became a couple was great! I liked that Andrea could see past the more unsavory portions of Dick, even how they compromised on different things, but best of all Andrea finally found someone who put her first.
May 9, 2023
Blood Type AB-, I have the perfect job for you (Audiobook)
Even though most of the tale spread out in this book is known to ardent Half Moon Hollow fans, this rendition in Andrea's voice and with a few extras is a lovely addition.
It is a story of 2 people, Andrea & Dick, coming together, overcoming past & present issues and falling slowly in love. It gives a lot more insight into Andrea's past and how she & Dick Cheney are not really that much different.
Even though most of the tale spread out in this book is known to ardent Half Moon Hollow fans, this rendition in Andrea's voice and with a few extras is a lovely addition.
It is a story of 2 people, Andrea & Dick, coming together, overcoming past & present issues and falling slowly in love. It gives a lot more insight into Andrea's past and how she & Dick Cheney are not really that much different.
November 12, 2019
Ahhh, I've been waiting for a book about Andrea...too bad it was just a novella! I loved it as I do all Molly Harper books. Hopefully this is a sign of an Andrea series coming out...fingers crossed!
November 6, 2015
I just adore Molly Harper's snarkiness and think that Andrea and Dick make such a sweet couple. This is a good lead in if you haven't picked up the story after you finish Jane's transformation.
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August 23, 2017Most of my readers have been following me long enough to know of my unabashed love for all things Molly Harper. When you combine her words with the talents of Amanda Ronconi, my hero worship cup overfloweth. Fangs for the Memories is just another novella in a long line of novellas in this series I have loved and unabashedly enjoyed.
My only complaint is that the story is not long enough. I so enjoyed getting to know Andrea a bit more and watching Dick Cheney show surprising depth in his courtship of her. I wanted more of their story because they are just so darn cute together!
I love these quick dives into the wacky world of Half Moon Hollow and the chance to get know some of the secondary characters a bit more thoroughly. They are breezy reminders of why I love Jane, her friends and family, Molly, and Amanda.
My only complaint is that the story is not long enough. I so enjoyed getting to know Andrea a bit more and watching Dick Cheney show surprising depth in his courtship of her. I wanted more of their story because they are just so darn cute together!
I love these quick dives into the wacky world of Half Moon Hollow and the chance to get know some of the secondary characters a bit more thoroughly. They are breezy reminders of why I love Jane, her friends and family, Molly, and Amanda.
August 23, 2021
For some reason this was in my Audible account and I picked it to listen to when I finished my last audio book halfway up a hill!! I had no idea that this was part of a series or a side novella story.
This was fun though and I liked the story contained in the book and the writing style so I might go back and read the others. I have another one in my kindle (again not the first in the series just a random) so I will see how I get on with this.
This was fun though and I liked the story contained in the book and the writing style so I might go back and read the others. I have another one in my kindle (again not the first in the series just a random) so I will see how I get on with this.
May 29, 2018
This book is perfect for those who loved Jane Jameson series and especially Dick Chaney. The vampire, not the vice president. I've loved Molly Harper's quirky characters but Dick will always be special. And to read about how Andrea and him became a couple was a pleasure. Wish this was longer.
September 21, 2025
Adorable short story about everyone's favorite vampire, Dick Cheney, and his beloved Andrea. Short and sweet.
March 29, 2021
This was absolutely adorable. I’d always wondered exactly how Dick and Andrea got together, and why Andrea started working at the bookshop. This answered those questions nicely and also gave a good look into the characters’ personalities. Those two are mostly side characters, so I liked that.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 8, 2015
This was another one of those stories that is really a gift to fans (and a way to make money, of course, as all of these in between the book stories are) more than something that would stand well on its own. It's listed a Half-Moon Hollow series prequel, but it's really part of the original Nice Girls Don't/Jane Jameson series since it takes place during the second book in the series, Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men. It was a lot of fun to get a first hand view into how Andrea and Dick got closer. For one thing, it's always fun to visit with this gang of friends, they're witty and caring and I always get some good laughs and wish that I could be part of this funny, loving family-by-choice. It was also nice to get more insight into who Andrea and Dick each were. With my bad memory, I didn't remember even the basics about Andrea's backstory with an older vampire who'd hurt her in the past. This story focused quite a bit on her growth from an innocent kid into an abused young woman into the strong woman she became. I did know pretty much everything we saw about Dick, but it was still nice to see the way that Harper walks the line with him, keeping him a bit scandalous while still showing the deeply loyal and caring side that he hides so well. My favorite quotes:
And:
I thought the second quote showed a lot about who Dick was, not the gadfly or selfish rogue living on the edge of the criminal world, or at least not entirely that. But a guy who looks out for the people he cares about whether they know it or not, usually not, throughout generations when necessary.
I also really liked that the story wasn't rushed. I often rail against insta-love in my reviews when it doesn't seem believable or sustainable. But this was a relationship that developed over time before this story began. Things between them became heated during this story and it was clear what direction things were headed in, but they didn't go from nothing to everything in two days. With these characters and their histories, the way things unfolded made sense and was appreciated. Except…
Gah, these d*** ebooks, you never know when they're going to end!!! Especially when they have previews of other books at the end so it suddenly ends, as in this case, too abruptly and too soon at 78% into the total book. They really should put tables of contents at the beginning of the ebooks or something to avoid this, it's so annoying. Or a giant WARNING, THIS BOOK ENDS AT LOCATION… Something. Anything.
Andrea said that interactions with Dick were, "...like ice cream. I knew it wasn't good for me, but it always made me feel better."
And:
"'You had a backup plan just in case a client drained me?'
Dick shrugged. 'I have backup plans for the people and things that are important to me.'"
I thought the second quote showed a lot about who Dick was, not the gadfly or selfish rogue living on the edge of the criminal world, or at least not entirely that. But a guy who looks out for the people he cares about whether they know it or not, usually not, throughout generations when necessary.
I also really liked that the story wasn't rushed. I often rail against insta-love in my reviews when it doesn't seem believable or sustainable. But this was a relationship that developed over time before this story began. Things between them became heated during this story and it was clear what direction things were headed in, but they didn't go from nothing to everything in two days. With these characters and their histories, the way things unfolded made sense and was appreciated. Except…
Gah, these d*** ebooks, you never know when they're going to end!!! Especially when they have previews of other books at the end so it suddenly ends, as in this case, too abruptly and too soon at 78% into the total book. They really should put tables of contents at the beginning of the ebooks or something to avoid this, it's so annoying. Or a giant WARNING, THIS BOOK ENDS AT LOCATION… Something. Anything.
December 20, 2015
Are you a fan of Molly Harper’s Jane Jameson and Half-Moon Hollow series? Have you always wondered just how the vaguely hillbilly-esque vampire Dick Cheney (not that Dick Cheney!) won the heart of Andrea, Half-Moon Hollow’s most sophisticated human resident? Look no further than FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES.
Just as a word of warning, while you could technically read this as a stand-alone, personally I don’t think FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES would be a good introduction to Harper’s oeuvre because it references so many important events that happened earlier in the series. If you’re intrigued, I highly recommend Harper’s first book, NICE GIRLS DON’T HAVE FANGS.
Fans of the series will remember that Andrea’s ex-boyfriend Matthias is a serious piece of work. Yeah, he’s a vampire, but she knows not all vamps are bad – after all, Jane and co. are some of Andrea’s closest friends. But she is a little leery of men, and is wholly unimpressed by Dick’s unique charms. His attempts at courtship are hilarious and honestly a little inept, but I was pleasantly surprised by how romantic Dick can be. Good for you, buddy! Maybe one day he’ll repair the name of Dick Cheney…although it’s not bloody likely (bloody…ha).
Andrea’s perspective on the goings-on of her friends in Half-Moon Hollow is refreshing, particularly her attitude towards occult bookstore owner Jane and her admittedly whacky behaviour. While I generally love all of Molly Harper’s characters, former librarian turned vampire Jane will always hold a special place in my heart. But there are some pretty fantastic moments with the series’ supporting characters in this novella, including one of my personal favourites: the delightfully psychotic head of the local Vampire Council, perpetual-teenager Ophelia. I can’t wait for Harper’s novella about that vampy ray of sunshine!
Perfect for fans of Molly Harper’s paranormal romances, FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES is a light and funny novella that does justice to Dick and Andrea’s love story. I’m not always a fan of novellas but this one hit all the right notes!
Just as a word of warning, while you could technically read this as a stand-alone, personally I don’t think FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES would be a good introduction to Harper’s oeuvre because it references so many important events that happened earlier in the series. If you’re intrigued, I highly recommend Harper’s first book, NICE GIRLS DON’T HAVE FANGS.
Fans of the series will remember that Andrea’s ex-boyfriend Matthias is a serious piece of work. Yeah, he’s a vampire, but she knows not all vamps are bad – after all, Jane and co. are some of Andrea’s closest friends. But she is a little leery of men, and is wholly unimpressed by Dick’s unique charms. His attempts at courtship are hilarious and honestly a little inept, but I was pleasantly surprised by how romantic Dick can be. Good for you, buddy! Maybe one day he’ll repair the name of Dick Cheney…although it’s not bloody likely (bloody…ha).
Andrea’s perspective on the goings-on of her friends in Half-Moon Hollow is refreshing, particularly her attitude towards occult bookstore owner Jane and her admittedly whacky behaviour. While I generally love all of Molly Harper’s characters, former librarian turned vampire Jane will always hold a special place in my heart. But there are some pretty fantastic moments with the series’ supporting characters in this novella, including one of my personal favourites: the delightfully psychotic head of the local Vampire Council, perpetual-teenager Ophelia. I can’t wait for Harper’s novella about that vampy ray of sunshine!
Perfect for fans of Molly Harper’s paranormal romances, FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES is a light and funny novella that does justice to Dick and Andrea’s love story. I’m not always a fan of novellas but this one hit all the right notes!
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