Dead End Dating

Dead End Dating #1

by Kimberly Raye

BITING IS SO LAST SEASON.

A vivacious vampire with a flair for accessorizing, Lil Marchette is unlike most of her kind. She prefers lively shades of pink to dismal black (soo not her color), plus she’s a hopeless romantic. In need of a steady paycheck to support a compulsive cosmetics habit, Lil starts Dead End Dating (DED), a Manhattan-based matchmaking service that helps smart, sophisticated singles like herself find eternity mates–and may even help her stake a claim to her very own Count Right!

When Lil meets geeky vampire Francis Deville, she knows he’s the perfect first client. If she can hook up Francis–after a little revamping, of course–she will prove her skills to the vampire community and turn DED into the hottest dating service in the Big Apple. But just as her business takes off, Lil meets the (literally) drop-dead gorgeous bounty hunter Ty Bonner, who is hot on the chase of a serial killer. Instantly drawn to the luscious vamp stud, Lil really wants a taste. But as a made vampire, Ty can’t procreate–and Lil will settle for nothing less. Luckily, between “vampifying” Francis and helping Ty solve his murder mystery, Lil has no time for silly romantic entanglements . . . even if Ty is all that and a Bloody Mary chaser!

Genres: Vampires, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction, Chick Lit

341 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 29, 2006

About the author

I've always been an incurable romantic. While I enjoy reading all types of fiction, my favorites, the books that touch my soul, are romance novels. From sexy to thrilling, sweet to humorous, I like them all. But what I really love is writing romance--the hotter the better!

I started my first novel back in high school and have been writing ever since. To date, I've published over thirty novels, one of them a prestigious RITA Award nominee, Romance Writers of America's highest award of excellence. I have also been nominated by Romantic Times magazine for several Reviewer's Choice awards, as well as a career achievement award.

I've written for several different publishers, including Harlequin Books, Leisure Books, Berkley/Jove, St. Martin's Press and Warner Books. Born and bred in the Lone Start State, I still live deep in the heart with my real-life hero, Curt, and our young children.

Like any over-worked, under-appreciated wife and mother, I have very little free time. But when I find a few precious moments, I LOVE to read. Some of my favorite authors include Janet Evanovich, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Charlaine Harris (see my Favorite Reads page for more) and the exceptionally talented Nina Bangs. Give me a bag of Sugar Babies, a Toby Keith or Kevin Fowler CD (I love Texas music), and a great book, and I'm in heaven!

Reviews

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was a bit reluctant to start on this endeavor, for the back cover description sounded a bit too cutesy for me. Also, I enjoy male vampires with female humans as the main characters, but I of course was curious about this one and am as addicted to series as vamps are to the red stuff. Pleasantly, this book was very different, focusing basically only on vamp-vamp relations, involving humans to a lesser degree, and injected so many unusual and new twists to vampirism that it was almost like reading about a new race entirely. Vampires are matched based on this orgasm rate for female, and fertility rating for the male. There are born vamps, and made vamps. Both groups are snobby toward each other and rarely interact.

I have seen comparisons in other reviews between this one and Mary Janice Davidsons' Undead series, but I digress. The protagonist does share the same fashion obsession, although not necessarily Betsie's die-hard shoe fetish, but she is no way over the top annoying. Her situation is completely different, goals endlessly varied, and all interacting characters from another world outside the 'undead' one. In other words, if you don't enjoy that series, you can still enjoy this one for they're not the same.

Liz is a bit irrational at times, but she's a fun gal to follow. She has a pleasant heart and an interesting outlook in the vamp world on love, romance, the whole nine yards. Her mother is constantly trying to set her up, which makes for truly funny moments. Her father is in constant battle with the neighbor werewolf, which also proves amusing.

She's surrounded by three brothers whom her parents have different standards for. It's almost like there is analogy for this in the book (as with how women are rated) that matches the human every-day life reality stuff. Ty does sound hot, although I'm not sure on the sugar endearment, and I was disappointed things didn't progress a bit more with this installment. Hopefully the second, please? He did irritate me with his comments on her softness, however, as he made fun of and looked down on her a bit too much sometimes.

If you're in the market for intense vampires, steer far away. There's no dark and ghastly here, even in terms of other vamps. It's all very light, fluffy, and a fast read that's humorous but not overly so, with plenty happening at all ends to keep things spicy. Raye's writing style is very different, not cloying and overdone but extremely spruced up and addictive. Add in a serial murder story that needs uncovering, and the pages fly by. The book does not stand out enough to rate a four star, but I'm very eager to read the next book :)

[Tara · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5, another upbeat it was ok. I think the thing that really turned me off to this book is that fact that the narrator was not the kind of person (or Vamp) I like spending time with and since she's the voice of the story. I really don't follow clothes and fashions and so the constant interjections about what people were wearing started to get really old, really quick. Plus, it was hard to root for her to get the guy when I really didn't like her, and dreaded the thought of hearing their interactions in her voice. I much preferred the other Kimberly Raye book I read Dead Sexy (Harlequin Blaze #358)(Love At First Bite).

This book was also hard to categorize. It was about romance but not really a romance. There was a whole who-done-it thing going on as well, but I prefer my mysteries solvable. Meaning, you meet the bad guy along with several potential bad guys and you get all the clues to solve it, if you are paying attention. But we never really meet the bad guy, actually the whole ending felt rushed. We never really learn anything about the why of the matter. I guess if you are going to try to build a mystery, I want some explanation as to why the psycho killer turned psycho.

Overall not awful, but I don't know that I'll read another one in this Kimberly Raye series. Maybe the other one though...

[Kathleen Burket · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dead End Dating (DED) the kind of book to which I turn when I know that I need to laugh or need something to make me smile. DED is a lighthearted paranormal that pokes fun at fashion mavens, glam girls, and entrepreneurial business people through its over-the-top heroine, Lil Marchette. As silly as Lil can be sometimes, she stills manages to win you over with her efforts to reach out to Francis, a geeky 1,036-year old born vamp, and Esther Crutch, a robust-figured made vamp who was turned shortly after the turn of the last century when the norm for women was to be a bit more rounded. Esther is a delightful character who also appears in subsequent books and isn't quite with the current century.

Lil is surrounded by her crazy family. There is her father who has selective hearing unless the conversation is about "money, the Knicks, or money." Her mother is an active member of the local vamp "Happy Hunting Club," a sort of Junior League for female born vamps, and lives to find her daughter an eternity mate. In this first book in the series you are also introduced to her three older brothers: Max, the eldest, who seems to be interested in his father’s arch rival and next door neighbor, Viola Hamilton, a werewolf and president of the "Naked and Unashamed Nudist Sisterhood (NUNS)" (Where will this go? Heh, Heh, Heh); Rob, her next oldest brother, who in a future book will become involved with **** *** (You didn’t expect me to spoil the surprise, did you? Heh, heh, Heh); and Jack, the closest brother in age to Lil. MAJOR SPOILER NOT HERE: Jack plays a big role in a future book and gets involved with someone of whom mom may not approve (Is that the sound of maniacal laughter? Heh, Heh, Heh).

Lastly we meet the "massively H-O-T," but forbidden (he’s a made vamp), Ty Bonner who has an on-again, off-again relationship with Lil throughout the series. I am pulling for Ty, he is "yummy," and I can’t wait for Sucker for Love, Book 5, due out June 23, 2009.

This book DOES NOT delve into modern social issues, explore the dark side of human nature, or contemplate the meaning of existence. It DOES entertain, charm, and warm your heart for a little pink bat who would flap her arms out for family, friends, or a "fantabulous" sale at a rockin’ department store.

[Anita · Rating 1 out of 5]

Yuck! I recommend against reading this novel. It's chicklit paranormal romance, which I like, but it's poorly done. The characters are not particularly loveable, the fashion references seem extraneous, and there are enough inconsistancies in the book to think that it desparately needs a good editor. The plotline was fine, and I liked the concepts behind most of the characters, but MaryJanice Davidson this author is not.

Basic idea: Barbie doll type vampire chick sets up dating service for all types of beings - human, vampire, were, whatever. Murderer and sexy bounty hunter come to town. Crazyness ensues.

This book was not really worth the time it took to read. If I had 6 hours to kill and the only book available to me was the sequel, I might read it, but it's unlikely otherwise. And I LIKE this genre!

[steen · Rating 3 out of 5]

So the narrator is a little bit too much of a Valley Girl, despite aristocratic French roots. So she talks obsessively about designer goods. (Which I'm not entirely opposed to, by the way.) Still, I found myself interested in the book. It puts a slightly different twist on the whole vampire lore while still being pretty funny. Honestly, the storytelling style kind of reminds me of the Jen Lancaster books --- which you must read if you haven't.

All in all, the book can be a little annoying at times but it's a quick and entertaining read with a pretty funny voice to tell the story of a modernized vampire just trying to start her own dating service.

[Gina · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's the first time I read Kimberly Raye, and it won't be the last! Her main character, Lil Marchette, is hilarious! She doesn't do anything in a simple way.

And Ty... (sigh)... I wouldn't mind meeting him, if he was real.

The rest of the cast just makes up for a really good story. The plot, as well as the characters, was funny, quirky. Definitely different from your average vampire novel. I'm definitely hooked!
Rating: 4.5 stars

[Punkin · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book sucked. The main character was horrible and hateable. I didn't want to root for her at all. So many product name drops I couldn't stop rolling my eyes.

Minor mystery and a couple cool vamp tricks but this book couldn't be saved.

[Vintagebooklvr · Rating 3 out of 5]

An off-beat comedy that really bites! (Ha. Ha.) This is Sex in the City for vampires and a dating service. Romantic and funny starring a vampire who loves pink!

[K · Rating 1 out of 5]

The Name of the matchmaking service ('Dead End Dating') doesn't make sense, why would anyone (human or otherwise), go to a agency with this name? But the name 'Dead & dating' would not only repulse a human, they would become suspicious of such a title.
Considering the MC's (Lil's) finances, it's strange that she didn't start the whole company on-line (the book is published in 2006), & work from home, with just a type of phone answering device, instead of an assistant, at least until she has enough customers to pay for the expenses.
Lil as a character is vain, judgemental, patronising & obnoxious, I disliked her immensely. She calls her 2 best friends who are both named Nina, Nina 1 & Nina 2, which is awful, give them more respect, she could name them with their Surnames initial for eg Nina X, or a nickname.
She doesn't even seem very good at her chosen occupation, for eg she "makes over" a client, & basically tells him NOT to be himself, because he won't find a partner who will like him as he is - not literally of course. She doesn't couple up her clients for compatibility, by matching their interests or personality etc, instead it's quite random.
Why aren't there more vamps, if they can reproduce like humans?

[Daelith · Rating 1 out of 5]

I liked characters in this book but I could really do without all the fashion descriptions. By the middle of the book, I had to wonder if the author was receiving advertising fees from fashion designers. I just started skipping over the paragraphs with clothing details.

I think this could have been better if a little more went into the actual plot of the murder mystery and less into clothing and Starbucks (who must have been paying her too). The dysfunctional family bits were the only reason I'm giving this 2 stars instead of one, though it was bit over done too. The whole kidnapper/killer scenario was too easy to figure out and felt forced...like oh yeah...I need to toss a little something in this chapter about that part of the plot. It was wrapped up in the last twenty pages (if even that many) as if it were an after thought.

Also, it was disappointing that Lil didn't get hooked up with Ty(who was the most likable character for me), but then that does keep some readers coming back for more.

[Wendy Peoples Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

The perfect summer fun read. This is one of those rare books that makes you laugh out loud. Simplistic plot, lots of silliness, and light romance. Definitely a strong start for what may just be a really great series.
If you don't believe me, here's an excerpt from the book:
...He was a vampire.
That was the first thought I had when I saw the man standing in the doorway of Dead End Dating. Okay, so that was't actually my first thought. Numero uno? My lace Victoria's Secret thong had crawled into a really high place, and I was thinking I should have used my preternatural reflexes and gone after it a block back instead of opting to wait until I reached the office. Thought number two? He was a really hot vampire...
...think thong. Think irritating thong. Think totally irritating thong chafing the hell out of my ass beneath last season's DKNY jeans which I'd pulled on for lack of anything else with a pink vintage Metallica T shirt that did absolutely nothing for my complexion....

[ZOEY · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really good book. Reminded me a lot of The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant.
Lil and Fred would make the cutest couple ever.
Definitely going to read more books in the series. A pleasant change from all the sexy/sultry paranormal fiction these days.

“I could run, too, but my feet hurt. It's tough being a fashion vixen.”

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute, vampire love story. Hey if I am going to read chick lit, it might as well be cute and sassy. A little more "pop culture" than I'd ideally like, but I will read the second in the series. Finished in a couple of hours.

[Anamarija · Rating 2 out of 5]

I spent 1/4 wishing I'd like the maim character
1/4 thinking that she should set up Francis with the w widdow
1/4 re-writing it
1/4 enjoying it
and then it ended
why are there 3 more books? seems unneccessary. not sure if i wanna read them but google wont tell me the plots :(

[Alisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this! Kind of cheesy and silly, but very funny. Reminded me of the Mary Janice Davidson "Queen Betsy" series.

[Yoru · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's was quite funny ! I really like it! easy book to read and enjoy during little pause on the garden or at Café waiting for someone ^^

[SometimesWonderland · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meine Meinung

Allgemein

Wenn ich das Buch mit einem Wort beschreiben müsste, würde ich es freundlich "Präsent" nennen.
Schon von Anfang an merkt man, wie gerne die Protagonistin redet. Sintflutartig wird man mit ihrem Gerede zugeschüttet. Und dabei handelt sich alles um Schulden, Mode, Mode und noch mehr Mode. Eigentlich kann sie sich nichts leisten, aber hier noch ein Teil und da noch eines und alles bitte von bekannten Marken. Da muss man schon sehr Frau sein, um davon nicht gelangweilt zu werden oder es überhaupt nachvollziehen zu können. Das hat zugegebener Maßen eine Menge Platz im Buch eingenommen.
In erster Linie sollte es ja um die Vermittlungsbranche gehen. Die Protagonistin Lil möchte sich von ihrer Vampirfamilie abschotten und endlich selbst Geld verdienen. Dafür eröffnet sie eine Partnervermittlung, was für Vampire nicht üblich ist. Denn Vampire glauben an die Höhe der Fertilitätsrate (Fruchtbarkeit) und nicht an die Liebe. Doch Lil liebt es romantisch und möchte am Liebsten im Sturm erobert werden.
Die Abneigung der Vampire gegenüber Lils Job merkt man sehr deutlich im Buch. Das stachelt Lil nur immer wieder an und sie spannt alles und jeden für ihre Zwecke ein, um mehr Kunden zu bekommen. Dabei kommt immer wieder ein uralter Vampir ins Spiel, der Lils größte Herausforderung ist. Für ihn tut sie einiges und die Szenen mit ihm sollen wohl an manchen Stellen für Witz und Humor sorgen, der bei mir leider nicht so ankam. Auch für die Branche hätte ich mich mehr interessiert. Lil tut alles nur so halbherzig, verkuppelt Mensch mit Vampir und nimmt nichts ernst. Genauso wenig, wie ich das Buch ernst nehmen konnte.
Während des Buches lernt Lil einen Vampirjäger kennen, der ständig ihre Hormone ankurbelt, was sie nicht müde wird zu betonen. Vor allem von ihren Brustwarzen, die sich immer sofort versteifen, wenn sie an ihn denkt. Allerdings ist er kein gebürtiger Vampir und das handelt einige Probleme ein.
Das Finale war jetzt nicht übermäßig spannend und wirkt am Ende wieder wenig ernst zu nehmend. Trotzdem habe ich das Gefühl, dass Lil sich so langsam etwas aufgebaut hat, an dem man arbeiten kann und die Folgebände vielleicht nicht so ins lächerliche zieht.

Charaktere

Die Charaktere sind sehr flach gehalten und nicht wirklich tiefgründig. Die Vampirfamilie denkt immer nur an Sex. Lils Eltern wollten einen Partner für sie mit hoher Fertilitätsrate. Sie selbst möchte eine Branche aufmachen, ist dabei aber nicht ernstzunehmen und ihre Brüder vögeln sich durch die Weltgeschichte.
Lil hat einige Vampirkräfte, wie sie nicht müde wird zu betonen, aber sie ist so eingerostet, dass oft alles daneben geht. Gerne hätte ich ihre Kräfte im Einsatz erlebt.
Ty Bonner (ich hoffe hier gab es keine schlechte Anspielung auf Boner) kommt noch recht selten im Buch vor, wirkt aber, wie die einzige Person mit Charakter und Hintergrund. Schade.

Schreibstil und Sichtweise

Die Autorin wird beim schreiben nicht müde, viele Dinge zu wiederholen. So will Lil sich abkapseln, sucht mal wieder guten Sex, bekommt permanent steife Nippel, Fertilitäsraten und, und, und.... Ganz nerviger Faktor: Das ständige Gerede über Markenklamotten und Geld.
Geschrieben wurde das Buch aus der Ich-Perspektive von Lil.

Cover & Titel

Das gesamte Cover dreht sich um die Liebe. Man sieht ein sich küssendes - oder beißendes Pärchen - im Vordergrund, welches wohl Lil und Ty darstellen soll. Allerdings bezieht sich das Cover für mich mehr auf ihre Agentur, da zwischen den beiden alles sehr langsam läuft.
Der Titel wäre ein perfekter Werbeslogan für Lil. Diesen kann man doppeldeutig sehen. Denn auch Lil sucht nun endlich einen Vampir fürs Leben.

Zitat

"Ich wollte, dass er mir versichert, dass dies nicht passieren würde. Dass er den Kerl vorher finden und ihm kräftig in den Arsch treffen würde und all den anderen Macho-Mist, den die meisten Männer genauso großzügig verteilen wie eine Katze ihre Haare."

Fazit

Ein Buch, welches noch eine Reihe Schwachpunkte aufweist. Ständige Wiederholungen, flacher Humor und Charaktere, bei denen gerade mal an der Oberfläche gekratzt wird, machen das Lesen sehr schwer. Trotzdem ist die Story interessant und es kann noch einiges draus gemacht werden.

[Skye · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me forever to read this book. And not because I didn’t absolutely adore it, but because my version was an ebook (I went online last night and rectified that mistake…).

Most vampire stories are kind of dark in some way, shape or form. Whether it’s the blood drinking, but skulking around at night or the (sometimes) ability to turn into bats, there is always an element of darkness to the tale. Not so with this vampire story. It was kind of funny and witty. It threw expectations to the wind and created a whole new form of vampire. Alright, Lil would drive me absolutely nuts, and I’d probably bond better with the dark and twisty vampires better… but this was far more enjoyable to read about.

This was one of those thoroughly enjoyable easy reads. There was a bit of a mystery throughout (who the evil kidnapper would be), a bit of romance and a lot of indecision. But, what I loved the most was the humour in the narrator’s voice. At every turn, fun was poked at common perceptions of vampires and vampirism, providing a far lighter fantasy journey that I have previously read. And now I can’t wait to see where Lil’s shopping problem and penchant for believing in true love will take her in Dead and Dateless.

[Casey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was really hard to rate. I liked almost everything about it except for the main character. Lil is a shallow, ignorant snob. I kind of wanted to see her get staked...and not in the shoulder. She judges everyone by their clothing and bank account. I also cringed every time someone mentioned a female's "Orgasm Quotient". It's gross. The author should have just used "fertility rating" for both genders. Also, there was entirely too much blathering on about fashion. I liked many of the side characters. Francis was hilarious in his cute nerdy way. The feud between Lil's father and the werewolf had me giggling. I loved the poor, chubby spinster of a "made" vampire too. Her desperate attempts to get weight loss and beauty treatments to "stick" to her vampire body were hilarious. The mystery actually fooled me too. I briefly considered "hot dog guy", but dismissed him for other suspects. It never occurred to me that he might be a Renfield type. The romance with Lil's clients was cute. Lil is terrible at her job but wound up finding matches for her clients anyway. Her own little fling with Ty was just awful. She doesn't know anything about him except except that he's "hot". I will read the next book in the hopes that Lil stops being...Lil.

[Auj · Rating 4 out of 5]

See the award that this book got is for a novel with romance elements. They're exactly right. Even though this book routinely mentions orgasm counts and virility factors (or whatever they are called), there's no sex in this book. And I was really hoping there would be...
It was kinda funny, especially the many mentions to Brad Pitt and how her mom was concerned how she was still single and how she would always pretend to be the answering machine when her mom called, also her trying to fix up Francis. I wasn't a fan until I recently saw my first Brad Pitt movie, "The Interview of a Vampire", which coincidentally is also about vampires. I guess I'm still in my vampire phase. And so I understand. He was really hot. Not so much so anymore. RIP old age.
There better be more romance in the next book!! I'm gonna try to read that book right after this one.

[Bonnie Drummond · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never read a book like this before. I have to say that I fell in love with this book and series. Book #1 Dead End Dating was a fun read because Lil who opened Dead End Dating Service is a Vampire who loves Fashionable Clothes, Designer Purses, Designer Shoes, and most of all Cosmetics she also know a lone some person when she see one. So she opens up Dead End Dating Service she opens it up for Vampire, Humans, Werewolves, and Other Worldly Creatures. She hopes this will take off so she can keep from working for her Father and keep her Mother from driving her crazy with finding her an Eternity Mate. Now she has her business and she was to find a serial Kidnapper before it's to late for one of her clients and try not to fall in love with a ( Made Vampire ) and still run her business. All in a days night work for Lil.

[Mary R · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't regret giving it a chance, but I won't be reading the rest of the series. The easiest way for me to explain this book would be to say if Sex in the City was a vampire novel and didn't have any sex. 😂😂😂

Despite male and female vampires being matched based on fertility rating and how many orgasms they can have, there isn't actually any Sex (or romance) in the book. Which was a little disappointing because...... well I guess I kind of expected it lol.

It's light-hearted and cute, nothing serious happens, no high stakes (lol). But unless you follow fashion and clothing designers you're going to be a little bit lost. I found myself rolling my eyes at the main character quite a bit. Not because she was badly written, but because she's absolutely not the kind of person I would spend time with or whose story I'm interested in.

[McKenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a fun read and there were parts well more like the entire book that could not be taken seriously. The amount of times I read the words "orgasm quotient" is unspeakable. I was finally, gratefully to the last chapter when I realized with such levels of disappointment I didn't think this book could bring me that this is a series??? Literally says novel on the cover but ok. Will not be finishing this series but it was entertaining I guess. The writing style seemed a bit, inexperienced. Maybe that was intentional because Lil is so wackadoodle as a vamp. She's fun but I just couldn't relate and honestly not mad about that.

[Heather Silvio · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book started rough for me; the main character was a bit too fashion-focused and shallow. And, the first fifty pages could easily be edited down to 25, which would help the initial pacing. However, once the plot got going, I enjoyed the story. It wouldn't be my go-to series, but I'll try book two.

Technical: about a half dozen minor typos, like missing punctuation, and the copy I downloaded from Amazon was missing page 312.

[Courtney Strom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spotted: A supernatural spectacle that's more blast from the past than cutting edge. Sure, the characters are a tad out there, but who needs reality when you've got this much camp? And Lil? When she’s not setting up every Lonely Boy she sees, she's a walking, talking drama queen, and we wouldn't have her any other way. XOXO, Gossip Girl

(In case you’re not getting it, this book is just Serena van der Woodsen as a vampire matchmaker)

[Deshane · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute story with quirky banter and a snarky narrator. 

I didn't enjoy how often the main character makes references to how to "slim and pretty" she is as a vamp, while also remarking on how "chunky and fat" other characters were. It seemed a little "fatshaming" for me...

I'd still like to read the sequel, I just hope that's not a repeated theme throughout the series.

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another nice easy read. I didn't know that it was the firs of a series, I might have to check out a couple more at some point. For the moment though it was just what I needed, a little like a supernatural cosy mystery.

[Chelsi Ulrich · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute. I knew I would love this book as I stumbled upon book 3 or 4 before the rest of these and I was hooked. I love Raye’s writing style and all the characters. Can’t wait to dive into the next one!

[LASD · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an entertaining fun light read. If you are wanting a vampire character that is serious and deadly this book is not for you.

[TheFangirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely adored the style of vampires presented in this book. The character are attaching and the idea of a matchamking service for vampires is awesome.